West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-29

jSaas Shaw Writes Another interest
Inc Letter from the Land OF oppor-
sunity-Wsnts 60 Sec p. w. o.
eelysrd Elected Superintende OF
Schools for Preston County
CoRoxApo, CAL. Oct. .. 1919

CORONADO, CAL, Oct. 9, 1914.
Dear Argus:
There are some nice rains falling on
the watersheds in San Diego's back
country. They are earlier than usual,
but as early rains indicate a wet winter,
we will have an abundant supply Of
water next year when We need II most.
Los Angeles invested about $50, 900, 600
and brought their water 240 miles, but
have an abundant supply, not only for
the city, but for the country for irrigation
purposes. San Diego's water is much
closer the city and the supply abundant,
but is not fully developed
Carloads of exhibits for the exposition
are beginning to arrive and are being in
stalled in the already completed build
ings. A lot of tea plants arrived for Sir
Thomas Lipton's tea farm, where the
mode OF cultivating and drying tea will
be taught. The exposition will be largely
educational and cannot be otherwise than
interesting. There is great activity at
the aero camp at North Island; men and
machines are arriving daily and the stu
dents are in the air every day for prac-
nce. see Glenn Curtis frequently-he
gets his batteries charged at this garage.
Judging from the large number of men
being trained and the great number OF
machines being constructed aeronautics
will cut large figure in the U. S. army
In the future. According to Glenn Curtis
he is going to establish an aero line from
Coronado to the exposition grounds next
year, 80 all we will have to do is to ster
into an aeroplane and fly across the bay
to Balboa Park, thus doing away with
street cars and ferry boats. | believe
however, that 1 will take the slower
route. Lincoln Beachy will be here tn,
10th and will perform some marvelou,
stunts on Thanksgiving day, such as loop
ing the loop and flying upside down.
Gov. Hiram Johnson is here and will
speak tonight in Germania Hall; he i,
making whirlwind campaign and will
be elected governor by $4,000 majority
Notwithstanding the fact that he is fought
harder by the old Republican machin,
than any other man. He is supported
by Progressives, Democrats and thousand.
OF Republicans that the machine cam
control. He has done more for the com
mon people of California than all tn,
governors they have ever had. Politica
parties are pretty well disrupted here
but the old reactionaries die hard. Bro
Bill Kettner is still in his place in con
gress doing his whole duty. His wifi,
came home to conduct his campaign, bu
the people, regardless of party, will sc,
THAT be is reelected. At the primarie
he was nominated both by Democrat
and Progressives, and as many Republi
cans will vote for him / think his election
is assured.
was glad to see that the Democrat,
OF Preston had nominated Mr.. p. w. O.
Bolyard for county superintendent.
know him intimately and will say that h,
Is one OF the very best men in the county
Tor the position, and, in fact, you hay,
an exceptionally strong ticket throughout
With Mr.. Brown at its head it looks Xix,
a winner.
Tourists are arriving every day and
was informed yesterday that every hous,
In Coronado has been rented for a wear
Tent City will open early next year anc
thatwiil accommodate five thousand more
After the experiences OF the past year il
Europe / think tourists will turn theil
attention to the golden west and will yisi
Rrander scenery in their own country.
Five thousand Mexicans that have beer
interned at Fort Rosecrans for the las
i've months are now being sent back Il
their own country. Although condition
there are not settled it seems like a gooe
time to end their visit with Uncle Sam.
A. b. Shaw and myself took a trip II,
the coast in Baker Electric as far a,
La Jolls and Del Mar, twenty-five miles
We passed through the city's public land
where they have planted large groves O
eucalyptus trees for timber. They ar,
rapid growers and make large trees II
twenty-five to thirty years. 1t is mai
time. so long. j. M. SHAW.