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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-01
Tommy Wanted 20 knouz

Here is a story that was told by Con
gresham William G. Brown Of West
Virginia, the other evening, when refer.
ence at a social session was made 10 the
wonderful questions asked by children.
The lecturer who was TO chautauqua in
the town han Of q suburan village some
time ago was entertained by the chair
man Of the literary committee. lie was
a great traveller and hunter. and during
dinner be spoke Of some Of bis adventures
IL remember a very exciting experience
] once had, " remarked the lecturer. 81
was hunting Tor big game and had Just
aimed my rife at an immense bear, when
] happened 10 zee q panther creeping
through the bushes toward me. Instantly
J realized that was between the horns
of a dilemma and''--
Say, mister" excitedly broke in the
little '-gear-oId son Of the host "can
AK you something?"
Why Certainly" was the smiling
Response Of the lecturer "What do wish
~ know
Which did you shoot" eagerly de-
manded the palptsting youngster, "the
beer, the panther or the dilemma2"-
Washington Post.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-01

the direct supervision of the Bureau of
Fisheries. The killing was continued as
before, the young seals being killed in
great numbers and the defamation of the
herd continuing.
In 1909, the last year of the contract,
the North American Commercial company
killed more than 1000 yearling seals.
The killing OF each of these was absolute
ly in violation OF law, and not only that.
but killing them when under the requr-
ed age meant taking that many seals
which the following year would have
been eligible to slaughter, but which
would then have been the property of the
government. Thus, il is set forth in tine
hearings, the company in the last year
Of its contract took from the government
property worth at least $50, 900
Because Of the manner in which his
office had been conducted, and because
he had knowingly permitted the presist-
ent violation Of the law, and had under
taken TO have the contract renewed so
the pillapng OF the government might be
continued Tor 20 years more, the resigna-
ton Of Mr.. Bowers was asked Tor by
President Wilson, soon after he came in
TO the Presidency. In addition TO the
resignation Of Mr. Bowers, practically
every one Of his immediate assistants has
been removed from office or asked TO
resign. Secretary Of Commerce Redfeld
stated that most OF the changes i'm the
Bureau Of Fisheries had been changes in
what lac regarded ~ injudicious continu-
ances Of personnel and because the occu-
pants Of the positions were ont OF harmony
with the administrative policy Of the
Department and because he felt them TO
be ont Of harmony with the law which
lac regarded a. sound and wise. lie spoke
OF their mental attitude, their past
attitude, which seems TO be inharmonious
with the act Of Congress"
This is thc record ofGeorge VI. Bowers.
former Fish Commissioner and now
candidate for the Office Of Congressman,
which, along with the entire fur.seal
scandal has been investigated by Con.
grcss. The report Of the committee
which conducted the investigation and
its recommendation ne 10 prosecutions
and suits tor the recovery Of money, will
be published At later date for the inior-
nation Of those whom Mr.. Bowers is
asking 10 support him.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-01
Ask Your Husband for Money ~ You
Need II

In an interesting little article entitled
Feminine Finance, in the October
Woman's Home Companion Ice Ma.
callster says in part
III there is money to be had. il Is
foolish for woman 10 shrink from ask.
ing for IL as il she were an undeserying
child. Also, IL her husband il only
thoughtless, it is unfair to him. Most
men wish to spare their wives every
possible discomfort, and il is silly for =
VIE to experience needless incon veuience
and feel sorry for herself the while when
q little common sense would do away
with IT, Men can't understand such a
point Of view. Whatever they want they
ask for, and they can't see why a woman
should object 20 doing the same thing.
Aud woman shouldn't There are
times Of course when a woman wants
money that she thinks her husband can
afford to give, and when il il necessary
for her to be at home the greater p.St IL
the time. In that case some planFcan
be found il diligently sought"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-01
The Day OF Prayer

President Wilson's proclamation call.
ing for a national day Of prayer on Octo.
Der . Tor the cessation OF war in Europe
probably is without precedent i'm this or
any other country. But, II so. il is the
most beautiful precedent that has ever
been set i'm any nation. There are pra era
for peace in our prayerbooks, and days
Of prayer for the speedy termination Of
wars have been often fixed by official
proclamation in countries engaged i'm
them; but for q neutral nation Of more
than 100000 Of people TO get down ON
it, knees and pray for peace in other
countries will be one Of the most i'm
prcssive, as well as one OF the most un-
usual, spectacles ever presented ON earth.
We believe every body in the United States
will offer up prayer on that day i'm the
earnest spirit Of altruism. which the
President message suggests. And il any
thing can make a path for peace where
men can soc none" we believe unsclfsh
suppication from the heart OF a great
country can open the door Of divine
compassion. The Baltimore Sun
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-01
Brilliant RecentIop

The elegant residence of DIR. and Mrs.
Robert Ludington Brown on Market
street Thursday was the scene of one of
the most brilliant receptions of the early
fall season which was given in compli-
ment to Mrs. Robert Ludington Brown,
Jr., recent bride, the hostesses being
Mrs. Robert Ludington Brown, ST., and
charming daughter, Miss Isabelle Brown.
The handsome interior of the residence
was beautiful in its decorations of autumn
nal blossoms. The reception hall was
done in red and green, the matrimony
vine festooning vantage points, a pro-
fusion OF cannae being effectively dis
played, while brass candlesticks with
red tspers and shades adorned the mantle
The stairway was arranged with oak
leaves and the use of delicate ferns and
foliage enhanced the general effect The
guests we're received on their entrance
by Mrs. G. I. Hiteshew and Mrs. Harry
Gordon. Miss Genevieve Hays, Miss
Elinor Moore and Miss Caroline Neal
presided over the punch bowl In the
drawing room where the receiving line
was stationed color scheme Of yellow
and green was developed IN all the
decorations. Golden-rod and French
marigold were utilized in a most attrac-
tive way, the scene being enhanced by
the soft light from lighted yellow tapers
in gold sticks. The guests were received
by Mrs. Robert Ludington Brown, Miss
Isabelle Brown and Mrs. Robert Luding.
ton Brown, Jr.
Mrs. Robert Ludington Brown was
attired in handsome gown OF white
crepe trimmed with lace and diamond
ornaments; Miss Isabelle Brown wore a
gown Of yellow satin trimmed with real
lace and Mrs. Robert Ludington Brown,
Jr. looked charming in a beautiful
creation Of white ivory satin trimmed
with gold embroidered lace. The skirt
was fashioned entrane with shadow lace
and the bodice was Of irridescent crystal
Rarniture and a girdle Of gold net with
butterfly bow. Mrs. William McConaugh-
ey, and Mrs. Samuel Stiles assisted IN
this apartment and Mrs. Hunter II.
Moss asked the guests 10 the dining room.
Mrs. William Straus and Mrs. B. y.
Stout poured coffee and Misses Clara
Gaussen and Rebecca Dis assisted in die.
Densing hospitality. The gold and green
tone prevailed also in the dining room.
The dining table was covered with a
handsome cloth Of an oriental design
brought BY DR.. Brown some years ago
from Canton, China and in the center
rested mound Of white baby dahlias
interpreted with ferns.
From the hours three until five about
one hundred and twenty-five guests
called, all enjoying 10 the fullest extent
the delightful affair, which rvaled any
held Tor Some time in this city.
In the evening at seven O'Clock, Miss
Brown entertained with dinner for the
aids, their husbands and few additional
friends.- Parkersburg Dispatch
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-01

We frankly admit that it is not pleas
ant duty for us to inform the State Jour-
nal that 1t will never be allowed TO vote
for Col. Theodore Roosevelt as the Re
publican nominee for president. Inasmuch
as it idolizes the first citizen OF Oyster
Bay we would like 10 see its longing
gratified. That Roosevelt will be the
Progressive nominee is not a difficult
guess. We would even hazard the guess
that he will poll more votes than the
Republican nominee in 1916. The people,
however, are going TO insist on retaining
Woodrow Wilson for four more years.
They know that in Wilson they have
safe and sane man at the head of the
nation, besides the Republicans have no
Presidential timber since Teddy deserted
them.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-01
From the War Zone OF Europe

IL has been 80 long since We bad a good
show at the opera house here that a
splendid play like Beverly Of Graustark"
should be created Saturday night with a
full house and encourage the management
70 secure other hrst-class attractions. The
scenes Of this play were laid over n the
war zone Of Europe and will be especially
interesting at this time. Both the book
and the play have been immensely popular
With the American public and this is the
first opportunity our people have had 10
see the performance on the stage. AZ
the Kingwood opera house Saturday
night, October 3rd.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-01

George +. White is making an agrees
sive campaign for congress. He should
have the cooperation of every Republi-
can in the First district, and little out
side aid would do him no harm. -wetzel
Republican.
There is no inside nor outside help tina,
can save Georges tallow. The way Mai.
Matthew Mansfield Nicely is going to trim
him up will place him beyond the recog-
milton OF Bro. III. G. Ogden and his trus,
organs. The nomination of White was
the best evidence that the Republicans
realized that they could not beat Maj.
Nicely.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-01

AT a banquet in Mexico CITY, attended
by Gen. Carranza and cabinet, a tribute
to President Wilson by one of the orators
brought forth prolonged cheering, in
which Gen. Carranza and his cabinet led,
which shows that "watchful waiting" is
the only policy worthy of the age in
which we live and is the policy of honor
and truth. Even those who would criticise
President Wilson for partisan advantages
must admit that he is one of the greatest
men that has yet occupied the presden-
tial chair
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-01

The editor of the State Journal gives
evidence of intimate acquaintanceship
with Maj. Charles ID. Elliott's standpat-
ism and Republican machine methods
when he occupied stool in the amen
corner of the Republican party. We
have always been suspicious that the
Majors activity in behalf OF the Repub-
lican party was entirely az variance with
Sunday school ethics, and we are surely
thankful that the State Journal has con-
firmed them. In due time it may con-
firm other suspicious that linger with us.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-01

Eglon--O October 10.
Observation-Disclosures %.
Terra Alta-October "a.
Kingwood-October3 81.
Please let all farmers keep these dates
In mind. Club members should already
be collecting specimens.
BLACK LEG
Recently / have heard OF several out
breaks OF black leg in this county. Black
leg is contagious disease, nearly always
fatal. Two precautions should always be
taken when it breaks out.
/. Vaccinate with Blacklegoids all other
calves in the neighborhood.
2. Burn the carcasses of those already
dead.
II the carcass be buried, il may be dug
up and the disease spread years later. II
the carcass be left exposed buzzards,
skunks, dogs, etc, are very apt to spread
the disease. Vaccine can be obtained
from commissioner of agriculture, Charles
ton. w. Va, for cents per dose and a
syringe for 10 cents. In case of bad
outbreak, telegraph the commissioner and
he will send the state verenerian here
free OF cost.
Every farmer should be very careful to
see that his neighbors burn dead car.
cases; this is the surest way to prevent
the spread OF the disease. Write the
county agent for the new bulletin. Com
mon Ailments Of Horse and Cow
LARGE YIELD OF snAGE
Recently A. l.. Dodge filled Alton
silo from three acres of corn. This corn
was grown at an elevation 5000 feet and
had good ears on it. This shows the
wonderful possibilities of silage as a feed
IN Preston county. These three acres OF
corn will winter about eighteen head
of cattle.
Every one is talking about apples these
days. Although the crop is very large in
the county, very small percentage OF
our apples are good enough to ship. None
but the best grades will pay for the pack
age and transportation this year.
Now is the time to mark the worthless
trees that you may remove them next
winter. Resolve to cultivate your orchard
another year or else NOW it twice and
leave the grass and weeds as a mulch.
This year has convinced me that yo1
| cannot even profitably raise hay and
apples on the same ground. When the
apples are understood this year the trees
should be MANFRED or mulched. Spray.
ing is necessary to produce apples fit tc
ship. Whether you have two or two
hundred trees, give them better attention
another year
JNo. Y. MCDONALD,
County Agent
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-01

For once we must lay aside our well
known modesty and say to the brethren
OF the press, who do not exchange with
us, that they are losing something they
cannot get this side of the pearIy gates.
p. S.-Will the brethren who exchange
with us please make the proper notation
for the benefit OF the derelicts.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-01

For the benefit of those who may not
be familiar with our soft-pedal tempera-
ment we will say that we have signed an
agreement with ourself to observe the
Sunday school language in all personal
and political discussions, therefore we ask
as special favor to THE ARGUS that the
public recommend that it be placed in
every home in Preston county.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-01

The Republican party il rejoicing
over its return 10 harmony" says the
Garrett Journal. The casual observer has
noted for quite spell that the Garrett
county factions have been embracing with
the left arm
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-01

We take pleasure in advising our Re
publican and Progressive neighbors that
there is no earthly use in trying to beat
Tommy Hodges for congressman-at-large.
When he enters race he totally disre-
CARDS the speed limit.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-01

a Democrat will succeed 4 Republican
a. governor u Maine and our Republican
contemporaries gleeiully announce that 80
BE- a Republican gain, We have no hesi-
fancy in stating that We shall enter no
protest b such Republican gains in the
coming election.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-01
County Ticket

For House of Delegates-B. L. 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 l.. w.
TURNKEY, of Lyon District.
ForCounty Superintendent OF Schools
p. w. o. Bolyard, of Reno District.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-01

In this day Of hero making we have no
hesitancy in letting it be- known that We
prefer that the monument be- erected 90
some one other than ourseG Such hero.
ism never appealed to us.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-01

We are thankful that we are not sub
ject OF those holding TO the theory OF
divine right" for it may be cowardice
on our part, but we must confess that our
hearing is not acute enough to hear the
call to report 10 the colors.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-01

Congressman Whitacre, to whom Gov.
James Nj. Cox administered such guber-
material drubbing in the primaries, has
organized his loyal legion and is going to
oppose Cox and support Congressman
Willis, the Republican candidate.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-01

There is really one thing that we greatly
admire in the State Journal, namely, its
originality in editorial matter. Even TO
its political sins, and they are many, are
original. We are a devotee and wor-
shipper at the shrine of originality.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-01

The election of a Democratic governor
and legislature in Maine must be accepted
as an endorsement of the Woodrow Will
son policies. That he is steering the ship
OF state clear of the shoals is indeed pleas
ing to the peace-loving American people.
Yes, war is just what nations make it.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-01

1t is interesting to note that the good
brethren of the Republican press profess
TO be pleased with the result OF the cleo
ton in Maine. Let us hope that their
paths may continue to be strewn with
many more such pleasures.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-01

No, State Journal, IN the land Of De
mocracy we would not deprive you Of the
pleasure Of believing that Judge Moss
viii poll more votes than both Hamilton
and Elliott. Our nature is directly the
opposite; besides, such believing adds
Infinite joy 70 your declining yesr and
don't hurt Honest John" Hamilton IN
Ralloping the Judge.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-01

The season Of political meetings has de-
veloped two different kinds Of visions.
One is large and enthusiastic" and the
other is Small and no enthusiasm"
Such is partisan politics
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-01

We beg leave to inform the State Jour
hal that we thoroughly understand why
it prefers to address us az the Kingwood
Argus.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-01

The ''incessant roar Of the artillery u
Europe has counterpart in West Vir-
GINA, namely, The Wheeling IntelHgen.
GERS incessant roaring for Congressman
Nicely 70 name the Wheeling postmaster.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-01
Teachers Institute

The first district institute for the
teachers Of Union district will be held At
Aurora Saturday, October 10Th. All
Union teachers are urged to be present
ID. X. Mason, Dist. Chairman,
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-01

One day the Wheeling 1nteiligencer
lambasts the Progressiyes and the next
day Il makes an earnest appeal 70 them
10 return 10 the Republican fold.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-01

Those who contend that their political
opponents are not possessed of the ordi-
nary intellect simply expose their own
Limitations.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-01

The one thing that worries us is the
knowledge that the other fellow knows
20 much more than we do. That's Why
we stay 30 close to the shore.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-01

Is it sign Of advancing civilization
that the American people do not make as
big fools Of themselves over politics a.
they did decade ago?
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-01

We want to call attention TO those
newspaper brethren who are insisting on
starting something to cast their eyes
Europeanward.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-01

Let us hope that the sounding for
peace" may continue, as too much blood
has already been shed,
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-01

George White drawing a crowd for
Harvey Harmer and Mansfield Nicely
Who originated that joke?
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-01

That man Herman Ridder can sling
the English and French as vigorously as
che German.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-01

Mexico shouting three cheers for Uncle
Sam is charming music compared to the
roar oil the artillery.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-01

The Parkersburg Dispatch-News and
Wheeling Intelligencer are not making
any votes against Col. Tom Hodges by
abusinQ him.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-01

We are looking for the Hon. George A.
Laughlin to appear on the firing line at
any moment.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-01

Peace talk is not very effective while
the cannon roars.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-01

Say, you Clarksburg Telegram and Ex-
ponent, shake hands and forever live as
neighbors.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-01

Thus far we have heard no Gettysburg
comparison. They will have to go some
to beat that scrap.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-01

Those Republicans who held federal
Offices so long naturally hunger for the
flesh pots Of Egypt"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-01

We simply inquire, to fill space, what
has become of the dollar dinners that
were guaranteed to harmonic?
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-01

1t is brain that shoves the editorial
quill.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-01

What we need in this country today is
more grubbers and less takers.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-01
KiNowoop. OCTOBER :,
DEM o G RATIO TICKET
Election Tuesday, November 3, 1914
CONGRESSIONAL TICKET
For Congress

At Large-T. +. Hodges. of Monongalia.
LIST Dist.-M. M. Nelly. of Marion.
End Dist. WIN. G. Brown, of Preston.
Ord Dist.-Adam b. Littlepage. Kanawha.
4th Dist.-John NJ. Hamilton. of Calhoun.
9th Dist. l. Neal, of Cabell.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-01

When a man brags of himself peo.
pie, seeing that he Is able to take care
u himself, allow him to do Il.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-03-17
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF TIL
State of Washington, in and TO
Chehalis County.
In the matter Of the estate OF Franz
Nieradzik, deceased.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That
the undersigned Otto Richter, Imper
ial German Vice Consul, has been duly
appointed administrator OF the estate
of Frank Nieradzik, deceased, anG
that letters of administration havt
been issued to him.
All persons having claims agains
said Frank NieradZik, deceased, or
against said estate are hereby notified
to present the same with the propeI
vouchers within one year after tn
date Of the first publication of thi,
notice, to-wit: Within one year from
and after the 9Th day of February, A
D. 1914. Said claims TO be presented
to the undersigned, at the Office OF
attorney, Austin M. Wade, rooms i
and II, Wishkah Block, Aberdeen
Chehalis County, State OF Washing
ton. And notice Is further given
that unless such claims are so pre-
sented within said times the same
will be forever barred.
Dated this 30th day Of January. A
D., 1914.
OTTO RICHTER,
Administrator
Date OF first publication. February
8, 1914.
Date of last publication, March 20
1914.