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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-09-10
How the European crl.l. Cam. On


The assassination of the Archduke
Franz Ferdinand and his wife, in the
last days of June, was the first link in
chain of events which have brought on
the great war play for which Europe has
been preparing fearfully for generation.
Swiftly sketched, the drama moved this
way. Austria claimed that Servia, as a
nation, was responsible for the assassina-
ton. She sent an ultimatum to Belgrade,
making demands that the Servians, as a
people determined to maintain their
independence, could not admit. She
declared war on Servia and moved an
army across the Danube. Austria's at.
tack on Servia, in the first place, disturbed
the delicate balance OF power; secondly,
it meant the drawing of another people
from the Slavonic into the Teutonic
system; third, it let loose the flood of
miIitarism which the dikes OF reason and
civilization had found it 80 difficult to re-
strain; fourth, it showed the continent
that Germany and Austria still meant TO
keep open the way to the East, and that
German and Austrian goods and German
and Austrian capital we're henceforth to
dominate in the Near East rather than
that OF Britain, France, and Russia.
Austria felt she must chastise the Serbs
for assassinating the heir apparent to her
throne; Russia could not see one of her
Slavonic wards crushed; France, which
holds the Russian national debt and re-
CARDS the Muscovite as her only hope of
recovering Alsace Lorraine, prepared to
support Russia. Germany threatened on
both sides, felt she must strike quickly.
In so doing, the Kaiser's strategy ignored
the rights of small neutral states, and, in
vading Belgium, brought his armies with
in menacing distance of England. And
so we have the British fleet and the
British troops as the last great factor in
the tremendous conflict. Whatever
happens-whichever side or nations be
victorious, lit seems inevitable that, as a
result, there will be radical change in
the whole social and economic, as well
as political and geographical structure of
Europe-From Europe at War" by
Louis +. Van Norman, in the American
Review OF Reviews for September.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-09-10


him to keep both these engagements with
out conflicting with his work "a one OF
the conferees.
Congress being in session and all leaves
of absence being revoked, except in cases
OF sickness, Congressman Brown was
compelled 10 cancel his engagements TO
speak last week at Morgan's Grove and
Romney. Believing that his duties are
here, Mr.. Brown is not sbsenting himself
from the sessions Of the House, for the
measures now before Congress are regard
cd as of the utmost Importance, mainly
growing out Of the war in Europe. The
engagements Mr.. Brown had to cancel
were for the fair at Morgans Grove and
a big picnic at ROmney.
Miss Rose Sweeney and Miss Grace
Courtney. Of Morgsntown, are due TO
land in New York on Wednesday, accord
ing 10 advices given Congressman Brown
by the State Department. They sailed
from Naples on the steamer San Giorgio
and should be home In West Virginia be-
fore the end Of the week.
No word has been received vet by Con
gressman Brown from the State Depart
ment regarding the Rev. Mr.. Briggs, OF
Morgantown, pastor Of Baptist church
there. Mr.. Briggs was travelling in
Europe with his wife and three children
and several messages sent 70 various con-
suls have 30 far failed 10 locate him.
A pension has been granted by the
pension bureau 10 Rachael G. ShafTer,
OF Masontown, whose application was
filed by Congressman Brown.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-09-10

In the retirement of Bro. George NJ.
kittle OF the Philippi Republican, from
the journalistic field West Virginia loses
one Of her veterans. He is one Of the
ablest editors in the state. He will be
greatly missed BY the brethren Of the
press, but they feel that he has earned a
rest and they hope he may enjoy il 70
the fullest extent.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-09-10

The Braxton Central announces with a
glare Of trumpets that the Republicans
are goingt 70 wage the most vigorous cam.
paign in its history" in Braxton county.
which proves conclusivelV that it, tai.
ented and versatile editor Is not averse 20
INDUCING in flights Of fancy when the
spirit moves him.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-09-10

We are sorry TO note that our local
contemporary il suffering from auditory
hsllucinstion. He is still seeing things
since the Progressive convention which
placed county ticket in the field, but
the illumination from the November cleo
ton viii make him think that the aurora
borealis has broken loose with the evident
intent Of destroying the entire reactionary
family
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-09-10

The fighting that has taken place in
Europe outranks any in history, yet It is
only prelude TO what must follow before
victory can crown the armies OF either
side. When the gigantic struggle is ended
there will virtually be an exhausted
vvorld
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-09-10

The most mournful calamity bowler is
Bro. AID Hall Of the Weston Independent.
And the amusing thing about it is that
the local reactIonsrY brother takes up the
mournful howl and tries 10 outhowl Bro.
Hall. We would ask the communities
IN which they are bowling that they ex-
cuse them on the ground that they have
been recently weaned from the public
teat
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-09-10

We shall risk the prediction that the
State Journal will be compelled TO confess
that its "fretting' was entirely uncalled
Tor; that in the election Of congressman
at-isrge it will have TO erase "idiocy'
and substitute foresight" with due
apologies 10 Miss Democracy.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-09-10

The Mcdowell Recorder IL considerably
agitated over what the Bull Moosers are
going to do TO the Republican ring in
that county at the coming election This
will be the hrst election in that county
for decade or more that the Republican
ring did not recognize any law Fgrex.
than booze and negro reporters.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-09-10

II would be the part Of wisdom If every
farmer who cultivated one acre last year
would cultivate ten acres this year. Euro
pean markets are going to be short OF
foodstuffs after the cruel war is over.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-09-10
County Ticket

For House OF Delegstes--B. T. Gibson.
Of Valley District.
For House of Dele9ates-Jharles 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. o. Bolyard, OF Reno District.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-09-10

II is safe guess that there is no voter
going to make up his mind 10 vote for
candidates on the evidence submitted by
the Wheeling Intelligencer. Rather he
will look with disfayor upon the candi.
date who is being championed by the
trust organs.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-09-10

There is not as much Judge Moss opti-
mism in the Dispatch-News aanctum AZ
there ~ in the State Journals, which
would indicate that the former has heard
from the rural districts and feels justified
IN sounding the danger alarm for the
Judge to return and endeavor 70 stem the
Hamilton tide that is now sweeping the
Fourth district.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-09-10

AZ one time Gen. Charles d. Elliott
and Col. X. J. A. Foreman filed pretty
big niche in the Republican politics of
Wood county, and those who are today
laboring 10 keep the Republican party's
bead above water considered IL an honor
TO pay them homage.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-09-10

The people of the United States are
heartily endorsing watchful waiting and
grape juice diplomacy. 1t enables the
family circle to meet and sing, "God be
with you till we meet again."
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-09-10
OUR WASHINGTON LETTER

West virsinIs Oh Producers oIvss
Hsiiss--unItsa States Hss opper-
tunity 60 0rsstIy Increase IL For
sIen Commerce - Result o. the
European War-West viroInla
Society 60 be OrsanIxed
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-09-10

There is no room to start an argument
that the European powers are reducing
their standing armies.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-09-10

We think some one ought to inform
the State Journal that Col. Theodore
Roosevelt is not considered available for
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-09-10

Z. ID. Smith having walloped the devil
out OF Gov. Cole Blease we favor the
erection Of monument to perpetuate
the name OF Smith.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-09-10

Will the returning Americans see the
United States before returning to the
war zone?
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-09-10

Blake Stricken, who is going to try
for the football team this season, was in
this city over the week end. He is in
Falrmont now, but will return here to-
morrow and go TO the training camp on
Cheat-Post Chronicle.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-09-10

Does any one happen to know il Teddy
Roosevelt is still harboring the delusion
that he is presidential timber?
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-09-10

1t looks like the State Journal has
adopted one Of the late Matthew Stanley
Qusy's political maxims-claim every
thing in sight
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-09-10

The State Journal must admit that Boss
Bill Barnes made Teddy Roosevelt I'M
hitch his Moose from the Elephant.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-09-10
What is civilized warfare?

Whatever you do don't get excited ant
bet on the outcome OF the war.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-09-10

Has any one heard of the 1. w. w.
wanting to go to Europe to fight? Trans
portation and rations await them.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-09-10

The best days work old South Caro-
lima ever did was when she defeated Cole
Blease for the nomination for United
States senator.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-09-10

The Parkersburg Sentinel is truly
worrying Its local contemporaries about
their county levy.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-09-10

So far the war correspondents have re-
ported no heavy firing from Oyster Bay.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-09-10

The latest reports show that most of
the European armies are ON the run.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-09-10

We are unable to give the roster OF old
soldiers in this issue but will do % next
week.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-09-10

AS rag chewer the Wheeling Intelli
gencer is in class all by itself.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-09-10

o. u"ssss&sssins sss Fssss Want
Inc 10 ceatsssster - Preston Ne
pss''ess-als etstsmssts viii Not
Beer ths Light 81 Investigation.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-09-10
kIMcwoop. SEPTEMBER 10

DEM Q e RATIO TICKET
Election Tuesday, November 3. 1914
CONGRESSIONAL TICKET
For Congress-
At Laree-T. Z. Hodges. Of Monongalia.
1st Dist.-M. NJ. Nelly, Of Marion.
End Dist. WIN. G. Brown, of Preston.
Bird Dist.-Adam B. Littlepage. Kanawha.
18th Dist.-John M. Hamilton. OF Calhoun.
9th Dist. 1. Neal, Of Cabell.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-05-23
The June Smart Set.

The Smart Set for June is maya
zine of infinite variety. There are
stories of the upper ten and of the
submerged tenth; of Michigan. Ave
nue. bridge players and Alaskan
prospectors; of highspirited, mischie-
vous children emf South African
fighting men; Of dissatisfied wives
and deep sea divers; and every one
of real dramatic interest and show
ing nowhere any trace Of the artific'
ialities and false conclusions that
characterize so much of the conveu.
tional magazine fiction.
Freeman Tilden's satire on patriot.
ic stump speakers comes at very
timely season now that war is in the
air and Memorial Day is at hand.
"The Man With a Country" he calls
it; and takes occasion to show how
easy it is to make reputation with
the masses by making the eagle
scream. This man he describes is Of
the sort who will do anything for
his country in time of war but fight.
Other features of particular inter-
est are Twenty Day." a thriller,
the scene of which is a lonely cabin
in the Alaskan wilds, by George Ca :
ton; Liars and Lovers" "a business
romance, by Edward Baird; Silence
Unbroken," by Norvell Harrison
ITO the Vlctors," by Isabel Pstter
son; An African Epic" by Dom
Byrne; THE Grinning Mask" by
Charles Saxoy; and Our Next Nu-
mber." a burlesque on magazine
editorial announcements, by George
Jean Nathan. Robert Bridges. poet
laureate of England. heads the list
of poets with short verse. Mar
cissus." Other verse is contributed
by Louis Untermeyer Charles Han
son Towne, Sara Tels1ae, Nil am
Crittenden Csrman. Victor B. Neu-
burg. Mablon Leonard Fisher and
Victor Starbuck. There are also the
usual story in French and the dra-
matte and book reviews.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-05-23
EXECUTED
BY VILLA
Who Now Has Seven Lawyers
Jailed For "PerniCiOuS
Activity"

Juartz, Mex, May 22.-Seven
prominent attorneys from Torreon,
SaltilO and Monterey have been con
fined in Jail by Constitutionaist Of
ficia S on charges of pernicious polit-
ical activity. The names of the seven
men. said to be we'll known through
o1t Northern Mexico, could not be
learned here.
The execution of Gen. Ozorno and
another General, whose name was
not given, together with thirty.two
members of the unknown Generals
staff and other Federal officials. in
dicates the bitterness with which the
campaign is being waged about Sal
tiIlo.
Gen. Ozorno's advance 10 rank had
been rapid. 1t is said he he'd a Cap
tain's commission but two years az o,
Gen. Ignscio Munoz, who was killed
in the battle at Psredon. wks neph-
ew of Gen. Porfirio Disz. former
President of Mexico, and was wide.
ly known socially in Mexico City.
Gen. Miguel Alvarez. also killed in
the battle, began his military career
as Second Lieutenant in the army
of Francisco Madero, with whom he
is said to have been a favorite be-
fore the Inflated President met his
death.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-05-23
ALARM THAT CANNOT FAIL
Something Humorous In Device by
Which Prowler Himself GIves
Notice Of His Presence.

A French chemist has invented an
ingenious and somewhat humorous
burglar alarm. He has submitted
it to the laboratory of La Nature,
where it did all that was claimed of
it by its inventor.
1t consists of powdered iodine and
ammonia. The iodine is first busted
rsbver the floor, very little being nee
essaTy. A sufficient quantity of am
monia to moisten the powder is then
sprinkled over it.
This evaporates very rapidly
leaving a new substance-iodine nj
trate-which will explode or deto-
nate at the slightest touch. Even a
, rat running across the floor will set
up a series of tiny explosions.
The unsuspecting burglar, though
he tread as lightly as he can in the
softest of felt slippers, will think he
is walking over punches of Chinese
crackers, and will arouse the entire
household.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-05-23
RICE FIELDS ON MOUNTAIN
Cereal Successfully Cultivated by Igor
rotes on Elaborate System Of
Irrigated Terraces.

A mountain side terraced from top
to bottom and having the appearance
of an enormous amphitheater is one
of the curious things to be seen back
in the mountains of Luzon, in the
Philippine islands. A typical ex-
ample of this novel method of con-
verting steep mountain sides into
rice fields is illustrated in Popular
Mechanics. This section of the
island is inhabited by Bontoc Igor
rotes, tribe of savages who have re-
sisted all attempts at civilization, but
who, owing to necessity and in spite
of primitive tools and methods, have
become skilled agriculturists. Hav-
ing practically no farm lands avail
able but steep mountain sides, the
Igorrotes have made these suitable
for rice culture by elaborate systems
of terracing. The terraces are con-
nected by irrigation bitches taking
water from points high up in the
mountains, and in this way a regu-
lar water supply is assured, without
which rice farming is impossible,
since the grain requires the literal
flooding of the land while the young
plants are growing.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-05-23
INSURANCE
COMPANY
Was To Be Discussed At The
H. B. M. A. Meeting Last
Night.

A called meeting of the H. B. M.
A. was held Wednesday night to dis
cuss the organization of a local in
surance company. Many of the bus
mess men present endorsed the
movement and the following commit
tee was named to report at the reg
ular meeting last night:
R. E. Cooper, chairman; George
D. Dalton, George E. Gary, A. H.
Eckles, T. w. Long, W. A. Long,
w. T. Tandy, L. H. Davis, Nat Gath
err. J. H. Bell, Sam Frankel, H. A.
Reach and M. L. Elb.
1t is conceded that the Glenn.
Greene bill is too drastic, but the
insurance companies have lost sym
pathy by leaving the State without
giving reasonable notice, course
that is bound to have a far-reachine
effect on business. Further consid
Grafton of this important matter wa:
in order last night, but the Kentuck
ian went to press in advance of the
action taken.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-05-23
CHANGE ALWAYS GOING ON
Fashions Mind Never at Ease Unless
II 10 Fashioning Some New
Style Development.

"Fashion is a ,lightning-change
artist. The different is always the
lure from Paris to Kalamazoo
Fashions mind is never at ease.
Her life consists in trying one new
thing after another
"This is not the first time by any
means that styles have been designed
from the architecture of a country.
And why shouldn't they be? Are
not buildings in a way a country's
clothes? Are they not mammoth
patterns which ON a mammoth scale
show the peculiarities Of the dress
of its inhabitants?
did not the big Gainsborough
hat remind US Of the dome Of st
PauPs or st. Peters? And the Grin.
oline OF the pyramids of Egypt
And the Grecian bend of the leaning
tower of Pisa? And the sheath
skirt of the minarets of India?
"Well, now, today we are going
to have pagoda-like fashions. OF
course this pagoda-like figure of the
present styles is a composite figure.
1t is a blend of all the modish sug-
gestions and edicts which are thrown
on our screen from the big magic
lantern of Fashion at Paris. We
need not adopt all of them any more
than we need to buy and wear all
the model gowns which the shops ar
showing."-Woman's Home Com
panion.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-05-23

S. S. WORKERS
Are In Convention Here And
Will Be Until Monday
Night.

The 33d adjourned session of the
First District Baptist Sunday School
Convention, colored, met with the
Main Street Church Thursday. Mes
sengers were present from most of
the churches of the entire district,
which extends as far west as May
field and as far north as Henderson.
DR.. V. S. Smith, of Washington
street church, Paducah, is President,
and under his leadership business is
dispatched rapidly.
His annual address on the subject,
"Our Aim," was delivered at the af-
ternoon session. 1t contained much
information and many recommends
tions.
Among the prominent workers pres
ent are VIM. H. Leavell, editor of
the Baptist Voice, E. w. Harthorn,
w. B Brown, w. M. Foster. Moder-
ator of First District Association, V.
S Smith and Mrs. Emma Turner,
Vice-President of the convention, all
of Paducah; Mrs. G. Newton, Miss
N. S. Bennett, Princeton; Miss Al
letta Vaughan, of Russellville, who
are leaders in the women's depart.
ment of the work.
DR.. E Undertake, of Mayfield
reported for the Executive Board OF
the convention. After discussion the
report was adopted.
The night session was highly in
teresting. The messengers were il
their seats early. The Secretary
Prof. j. B. Thomas, who presides a
the organ, renders some inspiring
music.
Addresses of welcome were deliv
cred by Miss M. B. Whitaker on tn,
part of the Main street church anC
by ]. T. Whitney on behalf of thu
citizens. These addresses were res
ponded to by visitors.
The address of Prof. J. w. Bell
Superintendent of the Institute work
consumed an hour and proved to be
deeply interesting.
The convention will be in session
until next Monday night.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-05-23
THIRTY YEARS AGO.
(From the Kentuckian, May %, 1884,

DR.. Jas. Redman is tearing down
the old frame house on his lot on
South Main, prepatory to erecting a
fine residence.
There has been a marked improve
ment in the postoffice since Mr.. W.
F. Randle became assistant postmas-
ter. Mr.. Gowan now has an efficient
corps of assistants and strives hard
to please an exacting public.
Mr.. W. H. Martin, of Crofton,
paid one of his frequent visits to the
city this week. 1t looks like he means
business.
Mr.. John B. Cheaney, of the firm
of Anderson & Cheaney, fell avictim
to that insatiate monster disease.
consumption, on the 10Th inst. bur
led with honors of Odd Fellows and
Knights of Pythias.)
The regular spring term of the
Court of Claims was held at the court
house on Monday, Tuesday and We'd
nesday of this week. There were
present, County Judge Winfree and
Justices A H. Anderson, P. F. Rog-
ers. w. f. Warfeld, N. G. Brasher,
J. R. Penick, B. D. Lackey, L. o.
CARROT. T. H. Major, Ut. Coleman,
&c. B. Fraser, J. w. Brown. j. M.
P'Pool, H. B Clark, NJ. M. Hanbery,
u. r. Fuller, H. L. Holt, M. B.
Brown, Jno. L. Lnog, Geo. H. My
ers, Jason Bass, W. D. Ferguson,
Geo. N. Johnson, Jno. H. Cavanah,
Jas. A. Boyd, NJ. V. B. Layton, M.
! A. Fritz. Geo. w. Rogers, D. R. Mar
= tin, and Austin Peay. Absent, G.
NJ. Quarles.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-05-23
Circular Gives Forest Facts.

Striking facts regarding our for
est resources, their value and their
waste, are condensed in an eight
page illustrated circular of the
American forestry association just
issued. The lumber industry is said
to emily $4,000 people, to whom
ore paid annually 1867 900 900 in
wages, the worth of products being
81 $50, 900, 900. The forests of the
country cover $50 000, 900 acres.
An average of 70 human lives are
sacrificed annually in forest fires.
says the circular, and loss occurs
of $25,000,000 Damage from in
sects and tree diseases, which follow
fire, costs each year $4,000. 900.
The cost of destruction resulting
from floods is not estimated. but is
given as countless millions"
| But the circular expresses hope
more than pessimism. AS we'll al
the colored pictures showing tbs
forest fire, the effects of the fire
and the damage caused by floods, il
shows also forests planted anG
grown under intensive management
and the national forest ranger scout
ing for fires on the mountain looking
station. The effective patrol here
referred TO has reduced forest fire
losses to as low as one-tenth of one
cent an acre" 1t is pointed ouu
THAT by planting forests an annua
income could be derived in the coun
Try of sos 100000 and by preserva
tive treatment upon timber each
year 800. 900. 900 could be saved.