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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-20
P|NP[ES ON FACE
TTCHED TERRIBLY
Scratched Until Became Larger.
So Disfgured Ashamed to Be
Seen. Could Hardly Sleep at
Night. One Cake Cu6cura Soap
and One Box Ointment Healed.

r. T.. D. No. L. Ksrtztown. PS-".kb
first ANAL pfmpiss weEe visible upon my
face. They would itch SO terribly thso L
would scratch them until they became larger
and larger They were almost as large as
a ten-cent piece. My face Was so disagured
that was ashamed to be seen- L could
hardly sheep at night
Il tried many sabvSIS antcodni creams but
none seemed to help Inc. saw the adver-
tisement OF Cuticra Soap and Ointment and
immediately sent for a. frea sample I used
these and got relief IN q few days pur-
chased cake OF CJItiSslra Soap and box
of Cuticura Otntment and IN a short time
was completely healRd-" CSignedD Miss
Katie NJ Hefrner. Oct, 49, 1914
Remember In CutSGurA Soap yon hsye
three soaps in one. a complexion soap. a
skin and hair soap and fragrant toilet and
nursery soap. II you are not aware.o of this
fact let US send you a free sample
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-20
Sample Each Free by Mail

with 32-p. Skin Book on request. Ad-
dress postcard "Cuticura, Dept 7, Bos-
ton." Sold throughout the world
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-20
CHAPTER XVII.
The Forged Deeds.

The Forged Deeds.
EXYl HEN the train pulled into los
Angeles the next morning
EzS John DORIS party got off
&249N and John left Ruth with
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-20
By John Fleming Wilson

COPYRIGHT. ,s,4. sy JOHN FLEMING WILSON
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-20

(Anothcr instalmcnt in this inter-
csting story will appear soon on this
Dage.)
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-12-09
j. AMI Martin Resigns as General
Manager OF VI. & w.

Wednesdays Morgantown Dominion
has the following to say about a for.
mer we'll known citizen of Ringwood
Announcement has been made of the
resignation Of J. Ami Martin as gen.
eral manager OF the Morgantown and
wheeling railway. which position he
has held since 1912. Prior to this time
Mr.. Martin managed the Morgantowr
and Dunkard Valley railroad com.
pany which became the Morgantowr
and Wheeling company in 1912. He
was connected with the trolley COM
pany when It was first organized and
had much to do with the financing OF
the line whereby extensions were
made from time to time. At present
the road extends almost to Pentress
this county.
Mr.. Martin has been identified with
the development Of railroad and troll
ley lines in this section for a number
Of years His first venture in this re-
spect was the Kingwood and Tunnel
ton railroad between the two Preston
county towns. Later he was associa-
ted with Judge sturgiss in the build
ing Of the Morgantown and Kingwood
railroad and in the construction Of
the Sabraton trolley line, now a part
Of the local system OF the West yir-
ginia Traction and Electric company.
Mr.. Martins excellent managerial abll-
ity Is attested by the steady growth
and development OF all the roads un-
der his management, and also by the
fact that during his d years I'm the
railway and trolley line business. not
a passenger on any OF the lines with
which he was connected, suffered an
injury in the slightest form.
Mr. Martin rendered his resIgna-
ton last July. it Is understood. but Il
was not accepted until very recently
and became effective only last satur-
day Mr.. Martin stated last evening
mat he had no plans for the imme-
diate future other than 90 look after
his personal business matters. He
VIII retain his position in the direc-
torate Of the Morgantown and Wheel
Ing line.
MI Martins place as manager Of
the horgantown and Wheeling road
will be taken BY Mr. Ammon Derr
Of this city. who since February / Of
the present year has been associated
with the company IN the capacity OF
auditor. Prior 10 this time Mr.. Derr
vas connected with the West Virginia
Traction and Electric company. II
was stated yesterday that there would
be no immediate change IN the policy
Of the company.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-12-09
Hyphenates Seerchea

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Dec. S-Meth-
DDS of enforcing American neutrality,
legislation to insure the punishment
OF all who plot against American in
dustries or institutions through hnter-
national motives. and the Boy-Ed Won
Papen and Won Nuber cases, WERE con-
sidered at an extraordinary ebnfer-
ence OF administration officials this af-
| ternoon.
Secretary Of State Lansing, Secre-
tary of the Treasury McAdoo, secre-
tary OF War Garrison, Attorney Gen
eral Gregory and Postmaster General
Burleson were present. Counsellor
Frank Polk, of the State department.
was called in several times during the
discussion.
The only announcement made was
that the conference discussed "domes-
tic affairs which have bearing on in
ternational matters"
Coming on the heels of President
Wilson's scathlng arraignment OF
those who have plotted against neu.
trality In HIS message TO Congress-. the
conference had peculiar significance.
It was generally accepted tonight as
the beginning OF vigorous, agrees
siYe campaign by the administration
against the class Of Americans de-
nounced by the President. One Of the
immediate results of the conference is
expected to be the drafting OF the"ade-
quate Federal laws" on neutrality. de-
manded by the President.
The conference, II was understood.
canvassed the whole neutrality situa-
ton, Just now a serious problem be-
cause Of the delicate German situation
growing out Of the demand for the re-
call OF Captains Won Papen and Boy
I'd and because of the numerous
charges and counter-charges enyoiy-
Ing Alexander Won Nuber. the Aus-
trian Consul General at New York. and
various other officials and individuals.
now under investigation by the De-
paTtment OF Justice.
II was learned At the German EN-
bassy tonight that the whole situa-
ton precipitated by the refusal OF this
government 70 submit the proof
against the two attaches IL now before
Emperor William. His decision will
tx the position Of Germany, which up
to now has been firmly and positively
against recalling the attaches unless
the proof demanded is shown. II was
stated that the Emperor will await
reports from the heads Of the German
war and navy departments and the
foreign once before acting in the case
An extended delay is not expected.
however, and officials are awaiting
with the greatest anxiety news OF HIS
decision which may lead 70 a break
IN diplomatic relations.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-12-09
School Report

Report OF the Bruceton school for
the second month beginning Novem-
Der Sth and ending December Bird /:
Total enrolment. A; per cent of
daily attendance. principals room.
girls 81. boys SO; primary room. girls
"a, boys SO. Patrons, trustees and
any one interested in education are
cordially invited to visit the school,
Russell II. Metheny, principal.
Those neither absent nor tardy-
Ella Armstrong, Clyde Armstrong.
Margaret Bowermaster. Renick Will
kinson. Ray Jackson, Clark Jackson,
Maud Thomas, Lena Thomas, Ward
Thomas, Laura Spiker. Mildred Spiker
Edna Trowbridge. Charles Trow-
bridge. Lillian Whitesell, Julia White
sell, Lucy Forquer, Althea Haines
Grace Johnson, Fay Johnson, Ruth
Wolfe. Arthur Thomas, Edward
Thomas, Harrell Cuppett Those miss
ing one day-Mary Bowermaster. Bea-
trice Collins. Glenna Cunning, Darl
Cunningham, Harold Johnson, War
den Trowbridge.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-12-09
The Increased Taxes

mighty chorus of protest has gone
up from taxpayers, big and little. all
over West Virginia. at the increase in
their taxes. 1t Is but natural they
should inquire the cause of the in
crease. That fourteen-cent state tax
bequeathed the people as a legacy by
Gov. Hatfield, before his political de-
mise Is, of course, the chief source of
all the trouble and naturally the Hat
Held office holders and organs are
busy explaining and denying. They
are seeking to put part of the blame
on the Democratic members Of the
legislature by asserting that had thew
helped the tax money might have
been raised in some other way.
That constitutes neither an explana-
ton nor a defense When the legisla-
ture convened the Democratic mem
bers announced they would not vote
to raise more money. from any source
until the state administration furnish
ed an itemized statement of all expen-
oltures demonstrating that additional
revenue was needed. That statement
was not forthcoming and while the
Governor asserted more money was
needed other state officers. RepubH-
cans asserted II was not. The Demo
cratic members knew that a swarm Of
state appointees infested the state.
Milling useless positions and drawing
unnecessary salaries and that economy
was needed rather than revenue. so
they refused to help increase taxes Of
any Kind. For the Hatfield organs to
seek to blame Democrats for this in
creased taxation is barefaced political
ouncombe-Ha Hampshire Review.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-12-09
800 Reward

$4,000 reward will be paid for In
formation that will lead to the arrest
and conviction of the thieves who
broke into the Brown camp, situated
one mile below Caddell, and stole nu-
merous articles. including gum boots,
wading boots, camp whistles and
horns, fishing tackle, floor rugs and
many other articles and camp fixtures.
The names of the parties furnishing
this information will be kept in con-
fidence. Communicate with box 11S.
Kingwood, w. Va.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-12-09

Those who have been paying their
taxes this tall are not pleased 10 find the
increase in the tax bills as q result of the
disgraceful juggling in the legislature lsst
winter. In 1912 the State tax was but
one cent; in 1913 il was six cents in
1914 ten cents, and this year Il is up %
fourteen cents-a steady increase in a
burden that is a. oppressive az il is I'M
necessary. The Republican party was
pledged 70 the policy Of abolishing en-.
tirely the State levy, but instead Of keen
ing this promise II is continuously in.
creasing the tax rate. We should not
complain II this were a matter Of neoes-
sity' for every man should cheerfully
bear his share Of the public burden. Bot
the addition 10 the tax bill IL the direct
result OF political schemes Of the party in
power the two factions Of which. in
seeking advantage one over the other
have made deals with the corporations
By which these powerful influences are
permitted 10 escape their far share II
the public expense and an unfair share IL
added 10 the ordinary citizen. The in
crease ia this direct tax is a shameful ina
position upon the people --Shepherdstown
Register.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-12-09
Who DID it7
JACOB @. MATLIcK

BY this time, the Review assumes, the
average taxpayer will discover that HE
state tar has been increased four cents
on the hundred dollars valuation. Who
did it? Why was it done?
Well, Governor Hatfield says the mi.
nority, the Democrats did it. There wer,
81 Republican Senators and 0 Democratic
Senators, and there were over so men,
bers OF the House Of Delegates, and less
than 30 Democratic members OF that
body. You are told that the 8 Demo-
cratic Senators in the Senate and the Iess
than 30 Democrats in the House outvoted
the Il and the fifty odd. Do you believe
It? Do you believe it, especially when
our honorable Governor points with pride
to the enactment of meritorious legisla-
ton? II the Governor and the majority
who worked with him are entitled IN
credit for the commendsble acts of legis-
lation are they not also to be taxed with
the responsibility for pernicious legisla-
ton? The argument advanced by the
executive Of this state is the most pre-.
posterous thing ever heard OF unless the
people of the state are so dense AZ 10 be-
lieve that the tail can wag the dog or
one-third OF the membership Of a legisla-
tive body can outvote the other two.
thirds. Yet that is what the people Of the
state are expected to believe. The Review
is inclined 10 believe that those in power
who advance such specious arguments AZ
that do not put very high estimate on
the intelligence Of West Virginians or
else consider them gullible enough TO
swallow such fallacies. Randolph Review
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-12-09

WASHINGTON, Dec. THE Demo-
cratic national convention OF 1916 will
be held at st. Louis beginning We'd
nesday, June IA. at noon. The Demo
cratic national committee tonight
named the convention city and adopt
ed resolutions calling for the re-nomi-
nation and reelection OF Woodrow
Wilson as "the trusted leader of ma
tional Democracy"
Chicago and Dallas contested with
st. Louis for the honor of the con-
vention, but st. Louis easily led from
the start and won on the second ballot
When the trend of the voting was seen
Texas moved that the choice of st.
Louis be made unanimous. Dallas
held second place on the first ballot.
but was displaced by Chicago on the
second roll call.
The result OF the first ballot was
st. Louis, %; Dallas. "a; Chicago. ~
On the second ballot the vote was
st. Louis. %; Chicago Is and Dallas 9.
The majority for St Louis was gained
on this ballot. when John r. McGraw
arose near the end OF the call and
changed West VirginIa's vote from
Chicago to the Missouri city. Then
the choice was made unanimous.
1t has been customary heretofore
for national conventions to begin work
on Tuesday. The fact that Tuesday
fell on the thirteenth next year NAV
or may not have had something to do
with the determination OF the Demo
cratic committee 20 begin the proceed
ings a day later The official explana-
ton, however, was to the effect that
the convention would not require
more than three or four days 10 com
plete It's work and II would not be too
late In the week to start on Wednes-
day.
Political leaders in Washington to-
night regarded II as practically GER
tain that Chicago will be selected for
the Republican convention when the
national committee Of that party meet
here next Tuesday.
The date for this convention prob
ably will be late in June.
Each OF the three cities contrasting
for the Democratic convention put in
a bid Of 100000 81. Louis placed in
the hands Of the chairman New York
drafts for that amount Dallas Offer
ed certified check while Chicago pre-
sented a pledge from the Association
Of Commerce to contribute 100000 on
call OF the treasurer Of the Democratic
COMMITTEES
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-12-09

Helen Jackson and Ruth Beavers
were at Tunnelton for the basket ball
game last Saturday evening.
Martha Brown spent Sunday after
noon I'm Albright.
Jessie Everly spent the weekend al
her home.
Three OF the Senior girls entertained
friends at the home Of Ruth Beavers
Friday evening. Decembr 3rd.
The Seniors held class meeting in
the Office OF the school building Tues.
day noon.
pie" White had brand new excuse
to bring to English class yesterday.
Josephine Brown spent Sunday In
Albright.
Several OF the boys OF our class are
trying for the boy scout team. This
team promises to be a good one.
Howard Bolyard visited relatives IN
Pisgah Sunday.
Mr.. Parsons had charge OF the high
school department at the Cheat Vale,
Round Table meeting at Tunnelton or
December and 4. He made yer,
interesting talk on normal work.
Miss Anderson. Miss Roe and Mr.
Hupp spent Saturday In Grafton. Mr.
Hupp while in our town was iookins
over some ladies' -Rowles.
burg News. The high school would
like to know who will wear them.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-12-09

The Journal wants 10 know Why Mr.
Townsend was hired 10 assist Mr.. Hughes
ia collecting the findings Of the Steele
audit. II 10 our understanding he was
employed because, being an ex-tax com
missioner, he was thoroughly familiar
with all the tar laws, many Of the rulings
having been made by him, and with all
che citations bearing on the subject and
was just the man needed. AZ the prepa-
ration Of the suits would entail an enor.
nous amount Of labor Il vas unfair 10
ask Mr.. Hughes TO do an nlis extra work
without assistance.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-12-09
Thank You. Colonel

kAHoKA, Mo-, Nov. 80, 1915.
Dear Argus:
am greatly pleased to have the oppor-
tunity to congratulate ye editor on his
entrance into the whole and maturer lite
Of benedict,
For man alone
Is only half an one.
Perhaps should have written re editors
instead of We editor. However. earn.
estly wish that he and his proficient and
worthy helpmeet. whom he, by merit,
hath worthily won. may prosper In
basket and store, and live to a ripened
age and enjoy the fruits Of their industry
and frugality. For believe each to be
worthy OF and merit the very best OF all
that can possibly be theirs to enjoy.
With the above felicitous news came
the sad news OF the tragic death OF a once
schoolmate, friend, brother Methodist
and Mason. Eugene Garrett Jefierys,
whom remember so we'll as promising,
bright boy in the humble home where he
was born. He was one of the boys re.
ierred to in my reminiscent sketches,
who, by the philanthropic aid of the late
Hon. j. o. McGrew, surprised those who
knew them as boys by rising from their
humble and unpromising environments
to that OF success and prominence. Truly
good and unpretentious, upright Fellow
OF the Mystic Brotherhood hath fallen.
Peace be To his ashes.
His conscience ne'er will have to con
The sting of scourging lashes
Because of duty not we'll done.
Hands round. ye faithful Craftsmen,
form the bright, fraternal chain;
We part upon the square below to meet
in Heaven again."
The bride and groom, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ezra Kelly, arrived at my home on the
morning OF the 18th inst. on their return
from California, looking hale and hearty.
They made entirely too short stay with
US to have come 40 far. On the 10th thew
went sixteen miles south with delega-
ton OF uncle Abraham Guseman's family
TO visit them few days. presume that
ere this they are safely ensconced in their
own domicile, near Gar, Pleasant district,
Preston county, West Virginia. Long
may they live and prosper to enjoy the
blessings accruing to conjugal life.
We have had delightful autumn wealth.
or, with but little precipitation, and but
few cold or stormy days-making it most
excellent for doing all kinds of labor.
Stock is still doing well with but little
feed. There is excellent fat beef on the
market direct from the pastures. All
kinds OF grass is luxuriant and plentiful yet
My household and our pastor, Rev. c..
l.. Elliott, wife and little daughter, ate
Thanksgiving turkey together in my
home, which felicitous moment made us
thankful for home and friends, and
We heartily
Thank God for rest. where none modest
And none can make afraid
For Peace that sits as Plenty's guest
Beneath the homestead shaded
With best wishes to ye editor, his bet
ter half and friends and readers of The
Argus for merry Christmas and happy,
prosperous New Year, with a bountiful
| supply OF the best the land produces 10
eat, / am, with strict fidelity,
Fraternally yours,
JACOB g. MATIIcK.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-12-09
Fine Photographic Work.

/ have received new home por-
trait outfit and am prepared to do all
kinds of Photographic work. can
make you as good a picture at your
home as you can get at a regular
studio. Will have a new line OF mold
ings in a few days and can frame pic
lures as heretofore.
Phone me and will give you date
when can come to your residence,
or you can see me at my office In the
Jackson addition.
Have received some OF the latest
cards and folders. Any one that
wishes work done see me at once.
Yours for business,
s. II. GARNER.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-12-09

We hope our Republican iriends are
taking their tax medicine this fall grace
fully and not saying things that would
no, do 70 print. In 1912 the state tax
was down b one cent levy. In 1913 Il
Jumped 70 cents and last year n 10.
add this year Il IL IL, an increase Of 10
per cent over last year and fourteen hun
bred per cent in three years, ell under
Republican state administration that re-
fused 10 allow the Democrats any show
or part 10 the legislature or sta,e govern
nnent. Gentlemen, you pay your money
and zoo take your choice. Randolph
Kntsrpgiss.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-12-09
Defeated Tunnelton High

Last Saturday night our high school
team went up to the new Tunnelton
high school gymnasium and took the
Tunnelton team over by an over
whelming score OF 41-5. The game
was too one-sided to be very interest
Ing. The first four minutes OF play
function did not succeed I'm getting
the ball into their territory. They
only succeeded in getting the ball I'm
their territory long enough to get one
field goal throughout the game. The
kingwood score would have been
much larger but the boys lost interest
after they found out that Function
was fruit" for them.
Harold Liston and Mckinley White.
the two new men on the team. are GER
tainly to be congratulated for the
playing they did in their first game.
Harold Liston playing guard did not
let his man make a point. Mckinley
White scored six field goals for his
team. Ed Griffin, who substituted for
Murdoch at center. made himself fam
GUS by tumbling around over the floor
and getting a field goal. This is the
first time he has ever been in a game
but will not be the last. The three
other men being players on the last
years team. played up to their stand
ard. pie" got his nine field goals.
The lineup:
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-12-09

just 10 prove its usual unisirness and
untruthfuloess the Preston County Jour.
nal last week contained an editorial say
ing that The assistant postmaster 1T Win
nstks, Illinois, was fred because be said
ne thought the President should have
waited longer before getting married
aznin. The Journal failed 10 state that
Although there we're other charges against
the Official, - soon az the matter was
brought 10 the attention Of the President
be ordered the man reinststed, and he is
nov back on the JOB. n the Journal
~oeid ell chs truth, could itg
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-12-09

1t begins to look a. though eE-Gov.
White win have q clear field for the
senate before the Republican primaries.
1t is claimed by many republicans that
Gov. Hatfield will never become can
didste. They cay his record is 90 black
he viii not dare 10 come before the pub.
lie. and that II be does they are just Itch
ing 70 turn loose on him and show the
people what kind Of man he is.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-12-09

IL is amusing 70 note the unlimited
cheek OF some Of the Republican papers
in trying to lay the blame on the Demo
Gratis for the increase in taxes when the
Republicans had two-thirds majority in
the Legislature that passed the law pro-
viding tor the increase. The people are
not 20 easily fooled-they know who is
70 blame
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-12-09

Last weeks News calls on the officials
70 probe the failure Of the BlueHeld bank
and prosecute those responsible for the
loes TO the state of sos, 900. Few Repub-
hcsn papers will assist the News in its
commendable effort, but all honest ones
should. Where were the state bank ex-
aminers when this was going on?
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-12-09

Dear Farmer, while you are scratching
around in the mud and snow trying to
scrspe mp money 10 pay your taxes.
McCTum is down at Charleston in a warm
Office, with his feet on the radiator, ad-
miring his new pink socks and lavender
scarf (which your hsrd-earned money
buys) and smoking ten.cent cigar.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-12-09

One OF the fashion iads OF the moment
is TO have pet animal TO match the iurs
miiady wears. The idea might work all
right with the fox, bear and few others.
but what about the girl who insists on
wearing the fur of the odoriferous Me-
phitis ulephitica