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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-11-04
Iron and Steel Boom

The Wheeling Register has this
| comment upon conditions In the iron
and steel industry, regarded by many
as the industrial barometer for this
country:
That the steady improvement in the
| iron and steel trade has now assumed
| the proportions of a boom which
promises to break all production rec
ords, and to set new high mark in
the prosperity of the industry in this
country, is no longer to be doubted.
The conservative Associated Press
says this morning in its weekly re-
view that the buying OF rolled pro.
| ducts last month was unprecedentedlv
heavy; that steel works are trying
to make Roadway against an avail
anche of specifications, and that as a
result the Steel corporation last week
produced ingots at the rate of $780,
600 tons for the month This is a new
maximum record which can be main
tanned only when conditions are most
favorable.
Already shipments are being inter-
tered with because of an Inadequate
car supply. A car shortage! 1t has
been many years since that complaint
has been heard from manufacturers.
Its all due to war orders" say the
Republican politicians, who scent de-
feat in 1916 But the contracts for
100000 tons of rolled steel placed last
week by car builders cannot be classi.
fed as war orders. Neither can the
contracts for 100000 tons of rails.
the contracts for freight cars, and for
structural iron with which to build
extensions to manufacturing plants.
There is a good, healthy boom in near
ly every line of industry, which is re-
hected in optimistic reports from bust.
ness men in every branch of trade,
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-11-04

The good roads movement has struck
Preston county and has created q very
lively interest among our people. Tie
county court was in special ses~ion on
Friday Of last week and Tuesday Of this
week to consider large petitions asking
them to submit the question OF a bond
issue tor the improvement Of our roads
to vote OF the people OF the districts APP
plying for it. Last week an order was
entered in answer 10 numerously signed
petition TO submit TO the people Of Port.
land district the question Of whether or
not that district would make bond issue
to the amount OF between two hundred
and fifty and two hundred and seventy.
five thousand dollars TO be used in max
ing concrete roads. On Tuesday an order
was entered submitting the same question
to the people OF Kingwood district. II
provides for the issuing OF two hundred
thousand dollars in bonds. which are 10
be sold and the proceeds used on the
roads OF Kingwood district. A vote will
be taken on this question in both these
districts on December 9TH. We advocate
good roads, but we would advise the tar.
payers TO thoroughly inquire into the
subject before voting for the bond issue.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-11-04
kINowoop. NOVEMBER 4


To be allowed TO enter the married
state as the yokemate OF "a perfect
woman nobly planned is the happy fate
that has fallen TO the lot OF the old
bachelor editor Of this paper. Each morn
ing as we hopefully gaze at our mirrored
reflection we wonder how it can be pos
sible we were accepted by the best and
only girl in all the land, but such is the
fact and we are glad.
Last Saturday afternoon Miss Ruby
Grace Schaefier and the docile editor OF
THR ARGUS were united in the holy bonds
OF wedlock by DR.. Joseph Dawson, pastor
OF the Centre street M. f. church at Cum
berland, Maryland, to which city the
couple had motored earlier in the day
accompanied by the brides two sisters,
Misses Beryl and nellie Schaeffer. The
bride is the youngest daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. M. Schaeffer OF this city, and
has been connected with THE ARGUS tor
the past three years, the latter half OF that
period being In charge Of the local de-
partment OF the paper, and it is to her
undoubted ability that THE ARGUS owes a
measure of its success.
AS to ye editor the less said the better
for him. An echo whispers that he has
put his thirty" on staying out late at
highland he has promised TO smile each
morning before breakfast.
We congratulate ourself.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-11-04

The American people. gentlemen.
under this administration. are riding
hell-bent to bankruptcy and paying
for the privilege with war tax.
Their boosted prosperity has not
come. Want and misery have pre-
vailed in the land. Some industries.
II is true, are prosperous. but they are
industries which are not supplying
the American market but the markets
of the warning countries OF Europe
Representative Nicholas Longworth.
The news items OF a single day give
us speed-rate on this rush hell
bent to bankruptcy"
The demand for pig-iron and var
ious lines of steel is in excess OF the
producing capacity OF the furnaces
and mills of the United States" ac-
cording to Chairman Gary OF the Uni
ted States Steel Corporation, and
these satisfactory conditions" are on
ly more or less affected by the war
business"
Merchants everywhere tell our 500
statesmen that business is booming"
reports the National Cash Register
Company, one of the largest concerns
in Mr.. Longworth's state.
The railroads as usual have been
caught mapping. The car shortage
is becoming acute, and in trunk-line
traffic business is offered faster than
it can be moved away. The Pennsyl-
vania's current order for equipment
amounts to $7,25O,O0O.
Ocean shipping is enough to take
| care of an export trade more than
double the usual volume for the seas
on. But it still falls so far short of
the trade Offering as to impose vir-
tual embargo on quantities of grain
! and goods moving outward.
This is sort of bankruptcy which
American business will be able to en-
dure and even welcome. But Il
threatens real bankruptcy for the
calamity politics which would fright
| en- business to a standstill on what
might happen after the war.-WorId.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-11-04

The Preston News, whose editor has
been, until recently, IL he is not now,
holding position under Governor Hat
field, gives ia detail the terms Of an al
leged deal the Governor made with what
Il terms the coal and oil interests Of
Lewis and Harrison counties" whereby
the Governor secured enough votes 10 pot
through the lat legislature his program
increasing the direct state tax. The
News charges that Senator McCmm
yielded 70 the Governor and received his
appointment on The Board Of Public
Works, a. bis compensation, position
which paws g 900 per snnum. The deal
the News charges, was made At a meet
ing held At Clarksburg, prior 70 the
meeting Of the legislature.
The charge is a serious one, coming AZ
II does from Republican paper which
has been supporting Governor Hatfield.
The Governor cannot afford 10 permit il
10 90 unchsllenged. The Review will be
interested a. will the people generally,
in awaiting The Governors reply b this
serious accusation. r. Hampshire Review.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-11-04
OUR ELECTRIC PLANT

There is a movement on foot on IN,
part OF the mayor and the town council
to turn over the electric light plant "a
the Elkins company and have that com.
pany supply the town from its plant in
the West End. The present plant be-
longs TO the town, and whenever run by
competent electricians has given splendid
satisfaction. II has provided cheap lights
to the people ofsthe town and has furn-
ished lights 70 the city free OF charge. In
other words, the profits received from the
private consumers of electricity have
been enough to pay all the running ex-
penses OF the plant, which gives the town
its lights without expense. Kingwood
was one Of the first towns in the state Ia
undertake, municipal ownership of its
public utilities. The people have been
proud OF it, and so far as we have been
enabled to obtain the sentiment, we be-
lieve they are opposed to making the
change. The plant belongs to the peo-
pie OF the town and The ARGUS advises
them to hold on to it.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-11-04

The following program was glver
az the NJ. r. church Sunday. October
81. 1915.
Leader. Miss Glenna Hyer
Piano duet, Military March. by schu.
bert Miss Ethel Anderson and Miss
Ora Steaiey.
Song No. ~.
Prayer, Rev. Mr.. Wells.
Subject Of Lesson. How Christ or.
ganized for Personal Work"
References. Mark G.34-42. Miss
Francine Lovenstine: Luke 10:1-12.
Miss Lulu Mcdaniel.
Reading on the lesson by the leader.
Vocal solo. Miss Hannah Murdoch
Question on lesson:
/. Why Jesus Christ organized for
personal work and Jesus Christ as an
organizer Rev Mr.. Wells.
2 Why organized for "Win-Mv.
Chum Week.-Mrs. vena Potter.
3. The result OF "Win-Mv-Cbpp
Week" organization Mr.. Foster zei-
gler.
Song No. o..
There was larger crowd at League
last Sunday night than there has been
for some time.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-11-04

At a meeting OF the ministers OF
kingwood, Tuesday morning OF this
week, arrangements were made for
the annual union Thanksgiving SER
vice which is 10 be held November
25th. The Rev. J. r. Wells OF the
Methodist Episcopal church. was elect
ed 70 preach the sermon and the Pres
byterian church was determined upon
a. the place Of meeting The ser
vice will be held a. 1890 a. m. and
all who are 70 be IN town on that day
are urged 10 attend The four Pro
testant churches Of the city will par
ticipate. F.MP
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-11-04
Man Killed In Mines

Dominec RostelH. an Italian miner
employed in Elkins 80. 4 mines at
this place was killed today shortly
after noon BY fall Of slate while at
work. RE was found an hour or two
afterwards b. fellow workmen who
notified the superintendent and the
body was taken in charge By under
taker SDindler to be prepared for bur
ial. The deceased was about 80
years and leaves wife and two chill
dren
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-11-04

Is the goal distant and troubled the
road
And the way long?
And heavy your load?
Then grid up your courage and say.
Il am strong"
And keep going.
Is the work weary, and endless the
grind
And petty the pay?
Then brace up your mind
And say Something better is coming
my way"
And keep doing.
Is the drink bitter life pours in your
cup
Is the taste gall?
Then smile and look up
And say. God is with me whatever be-
fair
And keep trusting.
Is the heart heavy with hope long de-
ferred
ana with prayers that seem vain?
Keep saying the word
And that which you strive for you vet
shall attain;
Keep praying.
Ella Wheeler Wilcox.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-11-04
We congratulate ourself.

Judge Ira Robinson has resigned from
the supreme bench to become a running
mate for Governor Hatfield next year.
Robinson for governor, Hatfield TOR the
United States senate. In this race Judge
Robinson is to be the pacemaker who Is
expected TO pull Hatfield under the wire.
We fear he will find Hatfield 30 weighed
down with tax reform that he will prove
q handicap to the Judge.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-11-04

Brother Whetsell has ordered cushioned
seats for the benches in front of the court
house for the army OF the unemployed in
order to make them more comfortable
and increase the enlistments. 1t is ru.
mored that on and after November 10Th
he will issue daily rations at noon. In
fact, it is rumored that he intends Ia
establish a regular SOUP HOUSE, not "a
feed those who are out of work, but Ia
feed those who won't work.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-11-04

A few weeks ago there was nothing too
bad for the Journal to say about Governor
Hatfield. 1t is eatin' crow, back pedal
ing, craw-fishing, and reversing its gear,
and is now advocating his candidacy for
the United States senate. Verify, the
Journal is doing some acrobatic stunts
these DAYS.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-11-04

1t is talked in the inner political shrine
that a combination has been made be-
tween Judge Robinson and Boss Ogden
whereby the ticket will be Robinson for
governor and Ogden for United States
senate. If all these rumors are.true, it
would look as if the Judge was not par
ticular with whom he ran just 30 he
got To RIM
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-11-04

We don't ask the people of Preston
county TO take our statements regarding
the county sudits. The books are open
in the Office Of the county clerk and we
invite them to make the examination for
Themselves.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-11-04

One % the best meetings Of the
farmers ever held Ia the county was a
t~o-day session az Herring on Non
day and Tuesday Of this week. Sever
al eminent speakers we're present and
gave helpful talks. a large number
Of the farmers o. that section were in
attendance % each session.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-11-04

When Charles Steele of Morgantown,
came to Kingwood to audit the accounts
OF former county officials he was handed
lemon by the old ring. When Scherr
came to town they handed him a white
wash brush
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-11-04

a great lover o. babies In case on
sickness to any baby, physicians will
BE- ON hand % render medical aid free
Of charge. and the ladies OF Kingwood
vii assist the mothers Ia caring for
the children
This is a great opportunity 90 boost
Preston county. SO DO not plan any
work for Saturday. November 20th.
but be on hand with your exhibit Of
farm produce live stock and the
babies
Executive Committee. Preston Coun
~ Agricultural Association p. p
Hupp chairman; p. G. Everiy. Robt
Brown, } ~ Werlich. y. T.. Brown.
q. " Wilson. VIM q. Brown. y. w.
Dorsey. ~ 8 Whetseii. y v. Fortney.
p. NJ Lantz. Felix Elliott. J. Ross
Nanown.
President, }. n. Devoe.
Secretary. NJ y. Martin
Treasurer. Leroy Shaw
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-11-04

1t does us good to see Bro. Whetsell
pay eight cents per pound for his sugar
when the rest OF US are getting it for six.
Sears & Roebuck sugar may be more to
his taste, but we prefer to buy it from
home merchants at a more reasonable
price
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-11-04

When Scherr made his audit he took
the people of Preston county to be a
bunch Of Rubes and tried to hand them
a gold brick. Preston has advanced.
brother Scherr, since you left the county
and went to Charleston and got on Gov.
ernor Hatfeld's payroll.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-11-04

Farmer. how do you like Bill Dawson's
tax reform? Governor Dawson is draw
ing down seven thousand dollars a year
and you are helping to pay it. When
money gets short in the state treasury he
will ask you to vote for more tax reform.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-11-04

The Journal last week Gays it fayors
the Lemley audit, which Is the only true
one. Lemley never audited but one
county officer, and the Journal says that
was In 1910.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-11-04

We want it expressly understood that
THE ARoUs ia fighting no honest man. Il
Is only trying 10 make the defaulters come
across and paw Preston county what they
ru-o Il
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-11-04
Young Roy Killed

Harold Franklin Engle. son Of Mr.
and Mrs y - Engle % near Albright.
died Friday. October 20. az the result
% Injuries sustained from a fall from
wagon. the wheels ~ the vehicle
passing over biz throat The deceased
was aged ~ years. 10 months and II
days. when be met with the fatal acct
dent He leaves a father. mother. Eve
sisters and tire brothers to mourn
their lnaa
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-11-04

When Charles Steele Of Morgantown.
made the audit OF the county officers he
had no interest in the result, but was
fair and unbiased and was employed TO
make fair and square audit.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-11-04

Farmers Of Preston county, you are on
Governor Hstfeld's payroll. When you
pay your taxes you have 70 take up your
roll and pay Il. This is the payroll you
are on.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-11-04

The ARGUS will undertake to furnish
the Journal and ITS friends who are pay
ing eight cents tor their sugar one thou
sand pounds, If they want it, at six cents
per pound. Put up or hush up.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-11-04

The corn show will be the biggest and
best ever held in the county. II you
haven't a good ear of corn, some good
potatoes, or a big pumpkin to enter,
bring your baby.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-11-04

The reason we get new subscribers
is because ne publish the live news OF
the county while 90 e news.
time. why not eli the timsf
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-11-04

We knew the ring bossed the politics
OF Preston county, but we never suspi-
cioned it was corrupt until the audit
proved it.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-11-04

General Whetsel has made arrange.
ments 70 use Lieutenant Lenharts store
~ an armory for his army Of unemployed
a. soon a. The weather gets bad.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-11-04
Letter from Pleasant District Farmer
Editor of the Argus:
Kingwood, w. Va.

Dear SIR
Enclosed find One Dollar for
subscription to the Argus for a yeaS. |
am Republican, and have always read
the Journal, but / can't stand it's lyin'
any longer. When it tells the people that
sugar is s cents a pound he knows he il
telling lie, for l buy my sugar for cash
and pay 6 cents a pound for II. What's
the use of his talkin' about hard times
when the farmers have never been 30
prosperous before. / sold my lambs for
seven and a cents and got cents for nv
two-year old cattle. / sold 100 bushel of
oats for 80 cents a bushel cash and nv
buckwheat for 20 cents a bushel. NV
potatoes are about 4 a crop but am
offered so cents a bushel for them but
intend to hold them until / can get
dollar for them. Ny boys are in school
and / have tried 10 get a hand 10 help
me busk my corn but there amt hand
10 be had in all the country and me and
the boys are huskin' the corn Of nights
and Saturdays. One reason why stopped
the Journal was on account OF its abuse
OF John jenkins. l have known him for
years and know him to be a honest
christian man. If he and Wheisell or
any other member Of the old Kingwood
ring would run for Office Mr.. Jenkins
would get three votes 10 their one. am
Republican but / will vote for the devil
before ! will vote for Hatfield for any.
thing. Send on the Argus, but Just a.
sure az ] catch you Iyin' about anything
! will stop your paper TO.
Yours for a square deal,
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-11-04

Brother Wbetsell can he seen daily
between eleven and twelve O'Clock train
ing bus army Of unemployed and e1bori-
ing them b stand fast
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-11-04

The Journal is fighting the Steele
audit and is in favor OF the Steal
audit instead.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-11-04

The Journal is ranting about eight
cent sugar. 1t is just as truthful in this
as it is in all its other statements.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-11-04

Some people claim that high taxes
benefit community. They do, bot only
q few fellows get the benefit.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-11-04

II is easY 10 tell which was the Steele
audit. They are spelled differently. Char.
lie Steele spells bic name Steele.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-11-04

The Wsy the Journal upholds its fellow
ringsters YOU would think IL got IL share
Of The arag.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-11-04

Don't CUES when YOU 20 10 pay your
taxes. You are enjoying the benefits Of
tax reform.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-11-04

BALTIMORE. Md, Nov. 3.-The
best figures on yesterdays election OBJ
tainable tonight indicated that State
Comptroller Emerson c. Harrington,
Democrat, was elected Governor over
Ovington +. Weller. Republican. by
from 5000 to $500 plurality.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-11-04

NEW YORK, Nov. 3-Figures receiv-
ed to date indicate that woman suf-
frage was Overwhelmingly defeated in
New York, Pennsylvania and Massa-
chusetts
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-11-04

Bin Dawson's tax reform was surely q
suesr-coated pill.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-11-04

LOUISVILLE. Ky. Nov. "a. o.
Stanley. Democrat. seems to maintain
safe lead over r. T. Morrow, Re
publican. for governor.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-11-04

II interested in perfect printing.
send to us for particulars. proof aud
prices.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-30
Recent Deaths in
Central Pennsylvania
Spccial 10 1,hc TcLcernhL

SPCCtul 10 INC cIcgfuph
Sunbury. A. l.. Bastress author
OF many Sunday School Journal ar
ticles, prominent banker and founder
OF the Union Sunday school in Sun
bury, which he established in 1891.
died at Mount Carmel Sunday after
noon.
WaynesboFo. - Miss Susan Hoff-
man, aged IS, died at the home of her
niece, Miss Hoffman, yesterday.
Waynesboro. - Mrs. John D. Hade
died at her home here yesterday of
paralysis. She was So years old.
Shippensburg. - Mrs Mary Noaker,
died from paralysis.
Shippenshurg. - Miss Carrie Baker,
OF Middlespring, died on Sunday morn
ing from typhoid fever.
Dillsburg. - George w. Snyder, a
prominent resident of Warrington
township, died on Sunday evening at
the home of his son, Jacob Snyder,
following stroke, aged 75.
Dillsburg. Mrs. Isaac Smith for
many years q resident of Dillsburg,
died at the home of her daughter.
Mrs. Willis Lease, of Washington
township near Bermudian, after a
long illness.
Dillsburg. - Mrs. David Roller died
at her home in Warrington township
near Mt. Airy on Sunday evening fol-
lowing paralytic stroke, aged ~.
BamforIville.-John Vile died YES
terday, aged 73.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-30
YELLOW FLOWER
SEEDS IN DEMAND
Suffrage Garden" Idea Has Be-
come So Popular That
Supply Is Failing

The suffrage garden idea has be-
come so popular in Pennsylvania that
the seed market, in so far as it applies
to yellow flowers, has been virtually
cornered by the suffragists.
In making this announcement at
State headquarters. Mrs. Frank NJ.
Roessing, president of the Pennsylva-
mia Woman Suffrage Association. said:
When we launched the suffrage gar
den project We thought it would be
easy to get all the seeds that would
be needed. We forgot that most of
our flower seeds come from Europe
and that the war might have an effect
upon the supply. That fact was
called to our attention after we had
filled the first 1000 orders for the
official suffrage garden seed boxes.
Our scotsman them notified us that
he had bought up all the yellow flower
seeds available in Pennsylvania and
New York and had cabled abroad for
more. but that there was scant hope
of receiving any response from the
cabled orders, owing to the European
war.
His fears concerning the European
orders were soon justified and since
then we have been rounding up all of
the yellow flower seeds that are avail
able in this country. We now have
on hand enough seeds for 0,000 suf-
frage gardens. but if the orders be-
tween now and the first of May exceed
that amount, we are going to have
difficulty in filling them
The flowers which the suffragists
have selected for their gardens are
yellow poppies, caliopsis, calendula,
Zinnia, yellow snap dragons and yell
low chrysanthemums.