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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-22
ASKED ron MONEY
Senator L. J. Formsn 10 SsIe 70 Have
Made Statement that He Was APP
preached for Money by DsIesstes
to the Eiklns Convention

Washington, Oct. 20-That Senator
l.. j. Forman, when candidate for the
Republican nomination for Congressman
from the Second district. was asked for
money by delegates to the nominating
convention who said they intended TO
vote for him; that he refused tn give
them any money; that the same delegates
aiterward voted for George VI. Bowers;
and That there are persons who believe
that money was used IN get the nomi-
nation for Mr.. Bowers are statements
whch William b Catlett OF Berkeley
SPRING., says senator Fnrman made 10
him.
Mr. Forman is man of standing, well
known throughout the State, having
been president of the State Senate and
having been asked many times to make
the race for Congressman in the Second
district. Mr.. Catlett is "a well though
perhaps not as widely known. He was
district Superintendent OF the Ratification
Federation in West Virginia and had
charge OF the work OF the dry forces in
eight eastern counties of West Virginia
in the wet and dry fight in 1912. During
that campaign Mr.. Catlett and Mr.. For
man came into close contact and warm
attachment sprang up between them. In
n letter TO friend here, Mr.. Catlett tells
OF a conversation he had with Senator
Forman, who had been a candidate for
the Republican nomination tor Congress-
man but had been defeated at the Elkins
convention by George NJ. Bowers. In
this letter, Mr.. Catlett said:
Senator Forman informed me that
before the Elkins convention he had been
solicited by certain delegates to the con-
vention for money. Some of them in
formed him that while they were for him
they thought he ought to bear any ex-
penses that might be incurred i'm their
going to Elkins and returning home. Ii
would seem that it went without saying,
any additional cash would be acceptable
to these men; for the principle, IN my
judgment, is the same in either case.
Senator Forman informed them, one
"i'N ehot HOt 10 guy
his nomination. II he had to purchase
it, he gave them to understand, he did
not want it. 'One of these men, to my
surprise, he said, was a Hardy county
school teacher. i did not grant his re-
quest. saw him at the Elkins conven-
ton. He voted for Bowers and was
| ashamed to look me in the face. All the
men who solicited me for money voted
for Bowers. do not say that Mr.. Bowers
used money, but there are men who
think he did. In my opinion, If man
| will use money in this way to get the
nomination, he will take it, if it Is of
fered to him, when he becomes a Con
gresham.
Senator Forman has number oil
friends who believed he deserved the
nomination. They are very angry be-
cause he was not, in their opinion, given
square deals Mr.. Forman, who is a
former State Senator and President of the
Senate, named a number of counties that
he says we're fixed before their dele
cations reached Elkins.n
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-22

MIR. Voter, il you believe in fair play
If you believe that every legal voter il
entitled to vote his honest sentiments,
then you must vote against John w.
Watson for clerk of the circuit court.
Mr.. Duckworth is not only an honest
man who believes in every man voting
for the candidates of his choice, but lac is
thoroughly competent. He is good
accountant and one of the best penmen
in the county. Ii Mr.. Duckworth is
elected circuit clerk there will be no set
of ward politicians who can control him
and have him to vote to disfranchise his
brethren who cannot subscribe to his
brand OF politics. A vote for Mr.. Duck
worth is vote for an honest man.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-22
Mr.. Ksnyon's Tribute

Senator Kenyon Of Iowa, is Repub-
lican, a member Of the minority in the
upper house Of Congress. Here is what
he told the Democratic majority 10 a
speech.
You have great leader, great Presi-
dent strong in the affection Of the peo-
pie Of this country. pay ny tribute 10
him. J am glad he is President Of the
United states in these troubIous times,
and that with such q steady hand he is
guiding this old ship Of state through
the rocks and shoals that are besetting
IT, ] glory in bic manhood. You have
a right " feel that bis is a Leadership 70 be
proud Of.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-22
To the Voters OF Preston
ROwLFsprgG. Oct 20 totl

RowLEsBrRG, Oct. 20, 1914.
Editor Argus;
ALLOW the 20 insert few lines in the
columns Of your valuable paper for the
purpose Of recommending to the voters OF
Preston county one Of its most reliable
citizens for the legislature from the
East Side.
9. +. Dodge Is a man chat the Iaboring-
man IN general, az well as the farmer.
can depend upon He stands upon a
platform that every Prcstonian should. be
proud of; and also they should be proud TO
think that an old pr, ston boy is not
afraid 10 brave the danger Of destruction
TO insure the peoples welfare He is a
man that doesn't stand for the rights Of
few, but the equal rights Of all. az the
old provefb runs, We can always meas.
ure the man bv his words and actions. -
Every one that is acquainted with Mr..
Dodge knows that he is straightforward.
upright, industrious gentleman; no this is
the kind we want Co represent u.s. We
want men that have enough industrial
ability, tact and wit with them 10 advo.
cate good cause and stand ny il until
they have landed il.
Our legislature today is becoming cor.
rnpt by electing nOn-intereslcd men. sucb
az doctors, lawyers and professional men
who are elected 70 such Oilices-more for
its honor than It's duty.
fellow-voters, let's throw or our coats.
roll up our sleeves and throw away our
prtJuhices and party affiliations, and
vote Tor man on November 3rd that il
not AFRAID 70 brave the dangers and hard
sn,Ps o. political bribery and answer the
calls OF his people in distress.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-22
Lyeeum eourss set,e, rhan go

The LVceum Course for this year is the
most expensive and we believe will prove
the best ever presented in KndwooI So
long AZ the people support the Course
your committee will endeavor 10 secure
the best there Is TO be had in the Iyceum
field
YOUR season ticket costs you g. 90.
YOUR season ticket is transferable.
YOUR single admission c0sts 90 cents.
YOUR good judgment tells you il il
better 20 buy a season ticket
YOUR ticket may be- purchased at
ManOwn's book store.
YOU be prepared when
YOUR committee calls.
YOUR committee.
TIE Civic CLUB.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-22

The removal Of George ". Bowers a.
Gsh commissioner cannot b. charged ~
politics, a. the man who was appointed
20 succeed Bowers is a Republican. The
testimony before tie house committee
which investigated the fur-seal scandal
shows that the law was violated during
che term Of Office Of Mr.. Bowers, just ~
u was before that time. 50 when the
Bowers followers tell you that be was re-
moved because be was a Republican, you
can answer that the records show that a
Ropublican was appointed 20 succeed him.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-22

1t is understood that really big man,
not in politics, or likely to 90 in, will be
elected President of the West Virginia
University. Hope its Taft. --State Journal.
Can't Bro. Morris leg little for Prof.
Frank b. Trotter, the acting president?
He is now filling that post with honor
and credit and THE ARGUS can see no
real objection why acting should not
be eliminated. Think it over, Bro. Morris.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-22

1t is claimed that the new Republican
ring Is composed Of Frank +. Parrack,
Vester b. Dunn and John w. Watson.
We used to think the old ring went the
limit in Tyranny, but they were mere
novices compared to the new ring. They
never attempted to disfranchise four
thousand voters because they would not
vote for the ring candidates like the new
ring attempted.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-22

If John w. Watson will sign tor regis
tered letters and consider them of such
insignifcance as to throw them TO one
side, do you consider him a safe and
competent clerk? Well, that is just
what he did. He signed for the regis
tered letter and then claimed that he
never received the letter.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-22

In the language of another, the way
the people of Preston county will soak
Frank Parrack, when he wants to be
judge, and Vester Dunn, when he wants
to be prosecuting attorney, will convince
them that those whom they would be dis
franchised have splendid memories. They
will give John Watson his soaking on
November 3rd.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-22

Those editors who have evoluted from
the weekly to the daily newspaper thor
.oughlY understand how the editor OF the
weekly is handicapped by being unable
to keep up editoriallv with the current
events of the day. One of the greatest
drawbacks to the country weekly isspace.
We could devote few more columns to
editorial matter if we could spare the
space
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-22
County Ticket

For House of Delegates-B. T. Gibson
of Valley District.
For House Of Delegates-Jharles F
Dodge, OF Portland District.
For Clerk of the County Court-D. l.
Wotring. OF Portland District.
For Clerk OF the Circuit Court. w
Turnkey, of Lyon District.
For Countv Superintendent OF Schools
p. w. o. Bolyard, of Reno District.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-22

Arrangements have been made with
the VI. q X railroad 10 run special
train, leaving Morgantown Immediately
after the speaking. Excursion rates viii
prevail and the train will run through 20
the Junction, making ali stops 80 that
everyone along Che l'ne can 60 over on
the regular morning train attend the
meeting and return llolne chat evening
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-22

Everybody is going to vote for Honest
Dan Wotring, who is thoroughly compe-
tent in every respect. Ed @. EVERY, the
present incumbent, has proven that he is
either incompetent or that he does not
give the Office that attention that is nee
essary to accommodate the people.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-22

How can a ballot commissioner who
attempts to disfrsnchise four thousand
voters expect them to vote for him for a
public Office in which they have to pay
their portion to maintain? 1t would be
idiotic on his part TO think so.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-22
Corn Shows
Observation-Disclosures 81.

ingwood-October 30-3i.
Preparations are nearly completed for
the county agricultural show to be held
at Kingwood October 30-3l. 1t is up TO
every progressive farmer in Preston
county to be there if possible. An effort
will be made at that time to establish a
strong farmers county organizations.
Some OF the speakers from a distance
will be Howard Sutherland of Elkins,
Nat I. Frame Estate agent) of Morgan
town, and Hon. VIM. p. Shawkey, State
Supt. of schools.
Farmers are urged to bring exhibits.
Two hundred and fifty dollars worth of
prizes will be awarded.
SHOW AT EGLoN BIG SUCCESS
On Saturday last, the boys agricultural
club OF Eglon held their annual show.
Archie Shahan won the acre contest, the
prize being free trip to the short course
at Morgantown. There was good ex-
hibit and the attendance was large. There
were a number of interesting talks and
some good music.
EZRA HAMSrEAD
Raised 10 bu (present weght) OF she'll
ed corn on one acre. This corn was
grown two miles south of Eglon at an
elevation of 9, 400 feet. This is probably
the highest yield of shelled corn ever
grown in this state at such high atti-
tude. Ezra Hamstead is 20 be congratu-
lated. A winner last year, he reentered
the contest with increased vigor. His
success is worthy of imitation in all of
our neighboring states.
IMPORTANT DAIRY MEETINGS
On November 9th and 7th two dairy
experts will be in Preston county. One
OF them is w. b. Liverance Market milk
Expert, the other is G.. l.. Oliver, Dairy
Expert Meetings will be held in Ekf56S
and Aurora on November 9th and in
Terra Alta November 9TH. An attempt
will be made to establish cream routes so
that every farmer will have market for
his cream right at his front gate.
JNo. Y. MoDoNALD, County Agent.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-22

The ARGUS has not heard one person
IN all the county that upholds the Re
publican ring in its DISTINGUISHING scheme.
The people may differ politically, but
they would not attempt to disiranchise
one another.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-22

Those who claim that nature never
made mistake may explain to the pub
lie how those Republican editors print
prosperity in their news columns and
calamity in the editorial.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-22

Gov. Hatfield opened the Republican
campaign in the Fourth district, we are
told BY the Republican press. Il is the
closing that is going to depict anguish
upon the classic brow Of Judge Noes.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-22

II you are against the water power
trust you must vote for Jason Harmon
for state senator and Bert Z. Gibson and
Charles F. Dodge for the house Of dele
gates. You must choose between the
trust and the people.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-22

There is no reason for surprsc IN this
announcement By the State Journal that
Judge Moss will poll more votes than
both John Hamilton and Charley Elliott.
That's one Of it, Belpre bridge Jokes.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-22

Have John Hamilton and Charley FL
lott observed that the State Journal has
reduced Judge Moss majority from four
thousand 10 two thousand? Must be
hearing from the rural districts.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-22

Read the article on another page by
President y. T. Gibson in reply 20 the
articles in the Journal and Republican
and Judge for yourself who il working
Tor The good d The public.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-22

THE ARGUS really feels cory for Mr..
John w. Watson lie is man who has
heretofore enjoyed the confidence Of the
people. He must necessarily relinquish
that confidence now and 20 down 70 de-
feat on November Ord.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-22

Would you please gaze upon the new
Republican county ring, namely. Frank
=. Parrack, Vester =. Dunn and John
w. Watson. The only fame they have
achieved 80 far is 10 pick techn.caiues
in an attempt b disfranchise four thou
aand vofors
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-22

Effective Sunday, November J., 1914,
trains Noe. " and IG will be discontinued
on Sunday.
CHAs. =. SUTHERLAND,
Cen. Passenger Agent
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-22

Under the Wilson administration there
have been 100000 acres OF public lands
restored to entry that had been unlaw-
fully given to corporations.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-22

That candidate for congress in New
Jersey who appointed his wife as his
campaign manager will escape doing out
Jersey lighting.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-22

They do say that Charley Dodge has
the Red Fox" going over the hills at
such speed that he will have to seek the
hole before November 3rd.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-22

LII George w. Perkins is financing the
Bull Moose party the press has failed to
give him that credit to which he is
entitled.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-22

If you believe in honesty in politics
you should vote for Mr.. Duckworth for
clerk of the circuit court.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-22

Who said that Walter Bolyard was not
going to be the next superintendent OF
schools? Nobody. His election is con-
ceded on all hands.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-22

III the Mexicans are wise they will give
Villa tryout at the presidency and ther
start revolution.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-22

Should a man be elected to public
Office with scandal hanging over his
head?
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-22

Ii is not question as to the election OF
Honest Dan Wotring, but as to the size
of his majority.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-22

The Sunday school attendance should
begin to pick up in order to have their
name hung on the Christmas tree
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-22

A press dispatch states that Carranza
- getting tired of his job. Don't blame
him.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-22

The wheat crop OF the United States i
said to be worth one billion dollars.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-22

A. Rusten Bey evidently never me
John Lind.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-22

Who would have thought that John
w. Watson would be party to it?
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-22

Louisiana sugar planters are realizing
large profits on their crops.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-22

Count Zeppelin promises to pay Eng
lard visit and drop few bombs.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-22

10 Alleged Attempt Of CsndidsAs
Bowers 90 Line Up Postoffice As
pirsnts-Genersl 6urieson's Letter
to Congressman Brown Exposes
the Affair
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-22
kiNcwoop. OCTOBER "a
D EN- o CRATIC TICKET
Election Tuesday. November 3, 1914

Election Tuesdsy, November 3, 1914
CONGRESSIONAL TICKET
* For Congress
AT Large-T. l.. Hodges. OF Monongalis.
LIST Dist.--M. NJ. Nicely, of Marion.
End Dist.-Wm. q. Brown, of Preston.
Bird Dist.-Adam b. Littlepage. Kanawha.
4th Dist. John M. Hamilton. of Calhoun.
9th Dist.-George /. Neal, of Cabell.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-22
Yours truly,
10. - q.

(Slgned) >. .. BILLINGS.
The envelope containing the above
letter was addressed to Mr.. John A.
Mcdaniel. Kingwood, w. Va, and was
postmarked at Parsons, September 80,
1914, at 400 p. m, and had printed
thereon the following corner card:
TUCKER COUNTY COITRT
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LIVE STOCK AND GRAIN
PittSburg Nav |

Pittsburg, May 10.
Cattle - Choice, $1,000; prime,
$S.6O@S.SO; good, $8.25@S.75; com
mon, $6.5O@7; heifers, $5.5OGS; com
mon to good fat bulls, S5.5OG8S0;
common to good fat cows. $3.50m7.50
fresh COWS and springers, $45GSO.
Sheep and Lambs-Prime wethers,
$5.S006; good mixed, $5.50n5.75:
fair mixed, $5M540; culls and COM
mon, 1904; spring lambs, $S411:
veal calves, $1O5O@11; heavy and
thin calves, $7@S.
Hogs-Prime heavy, $8.8O@S.S5;
heavy mixed, $8.S5MS.9O; mediums,
heavy Workers and light Workers, IS
QS95; pigs, $S.75@S.S5; roughs, $3.50
@7S5; stays, $6.75@7.
Butter-Prints, 2S@2812: tubs. 27A
@2S. Eggs-Selected, 2O1a 421. 7oul-
try Qive) - Fat hens, 1919;
(dressed) hens, 22Q23.
Cleveland, May 10.
Hogs-Yorkers, $3.50; mixed $8.75
@S.SO; pigs, $S.6O@S.7O; stays, 1919.
Calves-Good to choice, $10.250
1850; fair to good. 5000; heavy and
common, $7@S.75.
Cattle-Choice fat steers, $3.50
S55; good to choice, $7.75@S.10;
milchers and springers, $50@SO.
Chicago, May 10.
Hogs-Receipts, 10000. Bulk of
sales, $S.5O@S.55; light, $S.35@8.6O;
mixed, sS.30@S.57k heavy, $500
S.55; rough, $S.1O@S.25; pigs, $500
8.45.
Cattle-Receipts, $1,000. Beeves,
$7.35@9.3O; steers, $710@8.2O; cows
and heifers, $3.65@8.65; calves, $3.50
@10.5O.
Sheep-Receipts, $4,000. Sheep,
S5.35@6.20; yearlings, $6@725;
lambs. $6.25@s.45; springs, $1,000
975.
Wheat-May, 97A.
Corn-May, 6S3s.
Oats-May, 40B
East Buffalo, May 10.
Cattle - Receipts, 1900. Prime
steers, $500; butchers, $725@
$50; heifers, $7@S.40; COWS, $3.50
$50; bulls. $6@7.50; fresh COWS and
springers, s35@90.
Hogs-Receipts, 1S,400. Heavy and
mixed, $8.SOQS.S5; Workers. $500;
pigs, $4,000; roughs, s7.5O@765;
stays, $6.5O@7.
Sheep-Receipts, 14,400. Lambs,
$6@S6O; wethers, $6.1O@6.65; ewes,
s2.50@6; sheep, mixed, 36.85@615.
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Mexicans Make No Statements.

New York, May 19.-Huerta's dele
gates to the Niagara Falls mediation
conference, Seniors Rabasa, Roderi.
guez and Elguero, spent one hour in a
room at their hotel debating the ad-
visibility of receiving reporters. They
decided not to.
Two hours later Senior Del Campo.
their spokesman, appeared with the
following missive to the people of the
United States:
THE discretion which the delicacy
of their mission imposes, as an ele.
mentary consideration, upon the Mex
lean delegates to the conference at
Niagara Falls has prevented them
from making any statements of dec
larations, but in their desire to meet
the wishes of the press they beg to
state that they have been most
courteously treated by all the author
tiles and officials of the United
States"
When the report that the delegates
are armed with Huertas resignation
was taken to Senior Rabasa for con.
tirmation 0" denial he declined to
make any remarks. And he did the
same regarding the report that they
had come prepared to make certain
concessions If the United States would
secure money for the Huerta regime.
The three delegates with their fam.
lilies will leave for Niagara Falls at
s o'clock this evening.