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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-07-15

WASHINGTON, July 13.-That tthe
next chapter In the controversy ybe-
tween the United States and Germany
will be written decisively and With
out waste OF time is evidenced ba an
announcement made by Presidential
Secretary Tumulty tonight. Through
his secretary the President authorized
this statement contained I'm a telegram
sent from Cornish, n. H.:
please say that from the moment
OF the arrival of the official text OF
the German note have given the mat
ter the closest attention. keeping con-
stantly In touch with the Secretary OF
State and with every source that
would throw light on the situation:
that so soon as the Secretary OF State
and l have both maturely considered
the situation. I shall go to Washing
ton to get into personal conference
with him and with the Cabinet: and
that there will be as prompt an an
nouncement as possible OF the pur-
poses OF the government"
This is the first and only word that
has come from the head OF the gov
eminent isolated in the New Hamp-
shire hills and gravely pondering the
most serious problem that has con-
fronted him as President. Just when
the President will return TO the cant
tai Is problematical. He undoubted-
ly will have prepared at least a ten
tative policy regarding the proper
step to take before he leaves the tran
guilty of his present surroundings nj
Cornish
While concentrating his best
thought upon the character of the re-
ply. which will probably constitute the
last word of this government relating
TO the sea policy OF the German en-
pire, the President will not be dis
turDed by other matters. He has ex-
pressed desire to be excused from
the consideration of every official mat
ter that can be passed upon by other
officials. to be permitted the seclusion
with his own thoughts.
secretary of State Lansing in his
once at the capital is centering his
attention upon the legal and technical
phases of the next step to be taken
In the controversy with the Kaiser's
government. All the information col
lected by him is telegraphed to Hal
iakenden House in the New Hamp-
shire hills. With it the President will
more speedily reach a conclusion.
though there will probably be no un-
due haste in making a final draft of
the note to be sent to the German
government
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-07-15
AN OLD FARMER
HamiltOn.BO

In the VI. +. parsonage at Evans
vile April ~, 1915. occurred the mar
riage OF Mr.. Curtis Boice OF near Graf
ton and Miss Persis Hamilton Of near
evansville. Rev. Moose OF Evans
Vile. performed the ceremony. Mr.
and Mrs John Hamilton and Miss Ed
ma Hamilton, cousins and sister Of
the bride. were witnesses. The bride
was attired in a white mesgallne
grown trimmed in shadow lace. The
groom wore blue serge.
The bride is a daughter Of Mr. and
Mrs. Clark Hamilton Of near Evans
vile. and is one Of Preston countv's
most successful teachers. The groom
is one Of Taylor county's most success
iul first grade teachers.
After the ceremony the young con
pie returned to the home OF the bride.
then making an extended visit TO the
home Of Mr. and Mrs. S. Morgan orr
OF near Independence. and Rowlee-
burg, returning to the home OF the
groom near Grafton where they Will
spend a few days. then settle ON
farm near the groom's home
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-07-15
kINCWoop. JULY IS
ABOUT AUDITS

Tucker and Wood county papers are
raising thunder because the taxpayers of
those counties have paid literally for an
audit Of the officials of the county and
the auditors will not submit their report.
Those papers aver there is something
rotten in Denmark. We might apply the
same charge here, because we paid Messrs.
Scherr and Matthews quite neat sum
Tor visiting us some ten or twelve months
ago, and so far as any one has heard
there is no report as to their findings.
The people OF West Virginia will soon
tire OF paying the state for something
they do not get. When persons expend
their money they usually expect to get
value received. News.
What is the use to complain or protest.
Bro. jackson? 1t is well known fact.
ono which has been verified more than a
hundred times, that the Republican
county ring and the state house machine
have long passed the point of utter de-
fiance of the peoples rights. They ignore
the people with the utmost CONTEMPT.
They will brazenlv tell you that the peo-
pie have no right which the ring and
machine must respect. You know how
vigorously the county ring fought the
state audit? Then how Scherr and Mat.
thews were rushed into Preston to make
another audit. That audit was COM
pieted about one year ago and paid for
bY the taxpayers OF Preston. The find
ings of that audit should have been sent
the county court some ten months ago.
Why is it being held back? Did Scherr
and Matthews find that the county Off
ciais owe the county large sum of
money? II so, they should be compelled
to refund it.
Ii is also pertinent to inquire what has
become OF the suits instituted against
some OF our ex.county officials TO recover
the money shown to be due the county
by the state audit. Why are these suits
not being prosecuted that the money may
be paid to the county, if it is shown that
tits due the county? There is always a
well merited suspicion that something Is
rotten in Denmark" when the game of
secrecy, concealment and Limitation is
being practiced by those whose duty it is
to investigate and prosecute such impor-
tant matters. This ignoring the people
is but simply adding fuel to the already
flame OF indignation of the people. BY
the next election they will fully realize
that they carried the ignoring of the peo-
pies rights beyond the limit OF human
patience and endurance.
1t rs to be hoped that the Preston
News will keep up the fight in the in
terest of the people.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-07-15
Open Hearth Furnaces All in Commits.
sion

NEW YORK, July 1.-THE United
States Steel Corporation "Wednesday
ordered all of its open hearth fur
naces into commission This means
that during the current week 80 per
cent of its ingot capacity will be ac-
tive, after drop below 40 per cent
Tor few days, incidental to suspen-
sions in observance of Independence
day.
Since July l buying has been less
heavy than in June, when orders for
rolled products were in excess of the
Iull capacity of the mills, and ship
ments averaged close to $500 tons
per day, or approximately 900 600
tons in the aggregate. Output of in
gots was in excess of 1900. 900 tons
and production of finished material
exceeded shipments. unified orders
increased 413,59S tons. Orders book
ed were estimated at 1,414,OOO tons.
Export sales were never so large
being close to 40 per cent of total
bookings. Sales of wire products
alone exceeded 100000 tons; domestic
wire orders were increased 20 per
cent encouraging the largest inter
ests to withdraw prices on plain wire
below $40 and on wire nails below
Sl6O, while barbed wire was advanced
~ per ton. Bars continued strong
out plates and shapes were weaker.
with increased activity in steel build
ing work at the expense of prices on
fabricated steel.
Among the railroad contracts Mac
ed were 10000 tons of rails for the
ROCK Island and 5000 tons for the
salt Lake railroad. The New YORK;
fuDIlc Service commission ordered
1000 tons of 100-pound sections re-
Gently and will take bids July ia on
z'ooO to $4,000 tons of open hearth
rails and 1000 tons manganese rails
Inc Omaha road ordered 1900 freight
cars the International and Great
Northern 100 freight cars. and the
chicago and Northwestern 40 passen-
ger cars. Russia transferred an or
der for 1000 cars from Canadian tn
american mills. The Baltimore g.
ONO burlington and Chicago and the
Great Western were still i'm the market
Tor cars, and the New York Central
and Erie were preparing car peci0-
cations.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-07-15
A JUDICIAL MISCARRIAGE
The Court Sets Aside the Verdict I'm
the Pyles Case

An unparalleled and unprecedented
condition was presented to the court
in the argument made In behalf of Min
and Cora Pyles by their attorneys for
new trial. Harley Miller, who was
the star witness for the state. came
before Judge Fortney and made oath
that he had sworn falsely at the trial
against Min and Cora Pyles He was
supposed TO have been an eye witness
and In his testimony described min
utely the action of the parties and the
details OF the killing. His Testimony
htted all the circumstances OF the case
and made him strong witness i'm be-
half OF the state. lie now claims that
he was induced to swear falsely at the
trial and claims that he saw nothing
at all OF the ARRAY. He now stands
before the court convicted OF perjury
on his own oath, and IL is difficult to
tell whether he told the truth at the
tral or on yesterday before the court
on the motion for a new trial. MANY
people think the latter statement was
improperly procured from him. but I'm
either event his testimony is wholly
discredited as witness and Judge
Fortney could do nothing else except
grant new trial. The brazen perjury
OF Miller puts the county to the cost
OF new trial and may have an influ-
ence in ultimately determining the
guilt or innocence of the defendants
The Judge should send Miller to jail
Tor contempt and hold him there until
he should be convicted of perjury and
properly punished. On the other hand
the fact still exists that Lon Pyles met
his death in the presence of his broth
er and his brothers wife, and it is vet
up to n Preston county jury to deter
mine the guilt or innocence of the par
ties.
The action of Judge Fortney is COM
mended by every one, as there was
nothing else to do under the circum-
stances, for while Miller's evidence
was only corroborative, the court
could not tell what influence it might
have had upon the minds of the Jury
Prosecuting Attorney Hughes real
lized this and stated to the court that
he agreed with the action of the court
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-07-15
The Sunshine Man

INA yever hear about tn funny.
sunny Sunshine Man? He's got a heart
mats bigger than yer gran'ma's
warmin' pan, head that's like it's all
on fire, N feet that's made of gold. n
a grin jes' like a watermillion cut in
two' I'm told; n he sprinkles out the
sunshine from a great big waterin,
can n we jes' can't help a-laffin' At
the Sunshine Man.
N when yer heart is heavy. N We
feel ye'd like to cry, n We amt got
irien's er money, n the whole worlds
gone awry, n when life doesn't seem
worth while, er when yer down an
out n lost yer faith in ever thing. er
when yer minds in doubt-then We
cheer up of a sudden, n a brighter sl,v
you scan: do We want to know what's
happened-It's the Sunshine Man.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-07-15
GubernatorIaI r,mb.,

There is a general feeling among Demo-
Gratis throughout the state that II strong
man is chosen as the party's candidate
for governor West Virginia will swing
back into the Democratic column in the
election OF November next year. There
never was n time when the people were
more dissatisfied with their state govern
ment than they are at present. The Re-
publicans have failed TO fulfill their
pledges, they have been wasteful and
extravagant, and have largely increased
the burdens of the taxpayers. Besides.
Republican chances have been reduced
10y DIR. Hattield's quarrel with leaders of
his own party, which is split into irrecon-
cilable factions.
The time for the restoration OF Demo-
cratic economy and efficiency in state
affairs is at hand. The leaders and the
rank and file of the party realize that
success is entirely question of wisdom
in platform declarations, care i'm the Sc
lection of candidates, and harmonious
and united effort. Already there are
suggestions oil available gubernatorial
timber from all parts of the state. The
name of Hon. John W. Davis, former
congressman from the First district and
now solicitor general OF the federal gov
eminent, has been frequently used. Hon.
w. q. Brown, of Kingwood, is being
urged as an ideal candidate, both in and
out OF the district which he represents in
congress. One OF the most recent sug-
gestions is Judge James III. Miller, OF
Hinton, who is made the subject of a
highly complimentary article in this
weeks issue of the Raleigh Register.
No mistake could be made in the
nomination of any one of the trio OF
Democrats mentioned, from the stand
point OF qualifications or of popularity.
The suggestion by the Democratic press
of men of the type of Miller, Brown and
Davis reflects an early determination 10y
the party to choose standard bearer
who shall be not only vote-winner, but
who shall be in every way fitted to dis
charge the duties of the high Office of
governor for the best interests of the
people. Wheeling Register.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-07-15

NEW YORK, July 14.-Justice Hen.
bricks charge to the jury was brief
consuming but ten minutes and was
conceded by both sides to be clear.
consise and impartial He compli-
mented the jurors on the patience with
which they had sat through the three
weeks of the trial and paid tribute TO
the manner in which counsel had
faithfully performed their duties.
II was the first time in the history
OF the state, the justice said. that n
jury had been called to sit i'm an adj
Visory capacity to assist n Judge i'm
habeas corpus proceedings in an in
sanity case.
deputy Attorney Cook began sum
ming up for the state at 1920 o'clock
this morning by asking the Jurors IL
they were willing as citizens and az
fathers to set free man who had
been sent to an asylum and retained
there three subsequent terms after
having committed murder.
He reviewed the life of Thaw. de-
taiIed his family history, the insane
traits OF members of the family on
both sides, his career i'm college. his
alleged life of dissipation, his rela-
tons with Evelyn Nesbit prior to their
marriage and the murder and the al
legged delusions which preceded and
were a part of the subsequent defense
OF insanity presented in his interest
COOK concluded at 11:15 O'Clock
and after a Commute recess Stanch-
held began his argument.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-07-15
COUNTY FARM NOTES.
by John Y. Mcdonald.
Preston Farmers Visit Morgantown.

tft>t'h fmtf> Nf>it NpfSautoWu.
Last Saturday forty farmers from
Preston county went to Morgantown
in autos and inspected the state exper-
iment station. The roads were In
good shape and in spite of threaten
ing weather there was a good turn
out. Prof. Dacy of the horticultural
department and Prof. Kemp of the
agronomy department. showed the Wis
itors over the farm. All OF the grow
ing crops, as well as the live stock and
poultry were carefully inspected.
Many questions were asked and much
information gained from the explana-
tons
The following farmers were pres
ent: b. T. Gibson. president OF the
Preston county farm bureau; Jno. Y.
Mcdonald. county agent. ]. Q. Reed.
l.. ID. G. Simpson. Isaac Clarkson. j. ".
Clarkson. Mack Shay. Oren Hamilton.
Jacob Hoovater. Will Taylor. G.. w.
Shay. Frank Pell. a. j. Craig, T. ID.
Craig. j. w. Dorsey. j. +. Copeman.
c. w. Wolfe. J. F. Sisler, r. b. Taylor.
G. r. Wolfe, c. NJ. Michaels. +. G. Ever
ly, Glenn Carroll. Sanford Watson. A.
f. McMillen. n. w. McMillen. Ches-
ter McMillen. J. NJ. G.. Fairfax, A. J..
Stuck. /. n. Roby. C. X. linn. Walter
linn and Paul Schaeffer. A number
OF farmers who missed the trip have
already expressed the desire to go on
the same tour. Therefore a similar
excursion will probably be gotten up
later this season.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-07-15
Fulfilling y Wish

DO you wish the world were better?
Let me tell you what to do
Set a watch upon your actions. keen
them always straight and true
Rid you mind Of selfish notions. let
your thoughts be- clean and high
You can make n little Eden Of the
sphere you occupy.
DO you wish the world were wiser
Well, suppose you make start
BY accommodating wisdom I'm The scrap-
book Of your heart.
DO not waste one page ON folly: live to
learn and learn TO live.
If you want 10 give men knowledge
you must get IL ere you give.
DO you wish the world we're happy?
Then remember day by day
just TO scatter seeds Of kindness as
you pass along the way:
For the pleasure of the many may be
ofttimes traced to one,
As the hand that plants the acorn shell
ters armies from the sun
Ella Wheeler Wilcox.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-07-15
Take Care of the Baby

Summer weather is hard on the
Daby. Proper food will prevent MANY
deaths. Mothers milk is the only per
tect food for a baby. Clean. fresh
cows milk, properly modified and pas
teurized is the best substitute. To
pasteurize milk, place the bottles CON
tanning the milk i'm a double boiler
put in thermometer and heat until
the water is $50 degrees. Then pusb
the boiler to the back of the stove
and keep the temperature between 40
and $50 degrees for thirty minutes
rms Kills all the germs. If you have
no thermometer. heat until the wator
around the bottles comes to a bou
then let stand for thirty minutes. Rot
tie milk should be diluted with boiled
water. and cooled boiled water given
freely between feelings. Clothing in
summer should be light. and the baby
kept out Of doors as much as possi-
Die except when it is very hot He
should be bathed morning and even
ing and on hot days. in the middle of
the day. II diarrhoea appears. the
baby's food should be diluted with
boiled water, and the amount much
decreased. If there is vomiting and
Fever, stop all food giving only boiled
water, and call physician
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-07-15

1t has been reported occasionally dur.
ing the past few months that Congress
man VIM. G.. Brown, Of this district.
would be a candidate for the Democratic
nomination for Governor Of West Virginia
next year. That this rumor has basis in
fact is verified by our Washington CORES
pondent, who writes az that Mr.. Brown
is desirous Of the honor OF a nomination
and is willing 10 make the strenuous cam
paign necessary 10 land him in the Gov
enor's chair. Il is understood that hi,
third term has satisfied him with con.
gressional honors, and he is now anbi-
tous % serve az Governor Of the State
10 is conceded that Mr.. Brown is az pop.
ulsr a man and az able a campaigner AZ
west Virginia possesses, and with him az
a leader The party 1iil have its beet chance
70 win. Tie will have the influence Of
The big business interests az well AZ the
support Of the masses whose friend no
has always been. -ShepherJstoun Reg.
is.er
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-07-15

NEW YORK, July 14.-Harry X.
Thaw was today declared sane.
The jury called to advise Supreme
curt Justice Hendricks on his pres
ent mental condition, after 40 minutes
elaboration, unanimously agreed that
Thaw is entitled to restoration to lib
erty and citizenship. The verdict was
rendered at 3:45 o'clock this after
noon. 1t was the concensus OF opin-
ion among the jurors that Thaw never
was insane
Justice Hendricks Immediately re-
manded Thaw into the custody of
Sheriff Griffenhagen and will tomor-
row morning hear arguments on a mo,
ton to vacate the order committing
him to Matteawan. Decision OF this
argument will probably be announced
Friday morning. II is generally be-
heved the justice will free Thaw.
IL was learned tonight that Attor-
ney General Woodbury. will take an
appeal in behalf OF the state pending
the result OF which Thaw will be re-
leased on bail. Thaw heard the YER
dict which brings to an end the cease
less struggle of nine vital years with
out the slightest trace of emotion.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-07-15

> One OF the ablest edited newspapers in
the state, the Randolph Review, has JUS.
celebrated another birthday. Bro. Jimmy
Weir is the most accurate political ba-
rometer in the state OF West Virginia.
We always wager our nickels and dimes
on his political forecasts, and just at this
moment we cannot recall that we have
ever dropped one nickel or dime by such
forecasts. He is thoroughly familiar with
West Virginia legislation and the records
OF office-holders, ex-office-holders, office
seekers and politicians, and it is indeed a
rare treat to observe his X-rays when
playing on the slick gentry. Congratu-
iations, Bro. Weir, and may you con-
tinue the good work and live to celebrate
at least one hundred more birthdays.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-07-15

The Toppins Grove Wool Growers
Association at their recent sale of wool
at BeIleville, obtained the highest price
ever paid for wool in Wood county. the
price ranging from 3O1S cents to 3415
cents pound, according to quality. II
IS amusing to consider in this connection
that the wool growers were told by the
Republican campaigners that il President
Wilson were elected and the tariff duty
stricken from wool the price of that pro-
duct would take tremendous drop. Just
the contrary has been the result. The
tariff was no sooner stricken from wool
than the price began to increase. and
ever since the election of President Wilson
1t has been higher than il was before he
was President. The increase in price
cannot be attributed to the war in
Europe, for the reason that the vast bulk
OF the wool imported into this country
does not come from Europe, but comes
from Australia and countries not incon.
venienced by the war. The effect Of the
Underwood tariff has been 20 decrease
the profits of the wool monopolists. in
crease the profits Of the home growers
and at the same time not perceptibly
Affect the cost Of wooden clothing 10 the
consumers -Parkersburg Sentinel.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-07-15

past. to meet this new danger with
new devices that will assure peace
to our country by their effectiveness
III you feel that you would be will
ing to do this. would like. little
later. when my plans arc somewhat
more matmcd. to consult with Won as
TO tn cctails )f The organization pro-
posed so that 7 can make 10 as affec-
tive as possible for U!a purpose i'm
tended.
with you. il might be well TO as
sociate a few men PREPAYMENT i'm spe-
cial lines OF inventive research. and I
would like also to consult with Won as
to who these men should be. II is Of
course, your aid that I rely upon most
and If you are not able. for any rea-
son TO do this. I will frankly hest
tate TO undertake the manner AT all
Should you feel like accepting the
task, however know the relief which
the country would feel I'm these irving
times at the announcement that Won
are aiding as i'm this aH-important
matter"
In announcing tonight that he would
gladly accept Secretary Daniels invi-
tation. Mr. Edison said that he beiiev
ed the proposal so important that fl
should be attended to now, at a time
when the war In Europe was bringing
before the public the importance OF en-
couraging and developing ideas and
inventions Of Americans especially
officers and men Of the army and navy.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-07-15

That was truly merited boquet which
the st. Adams Herald threw at our local
contemporary, the Preston News. 1t is
deserved recognition OF one who has by
bis native talent built up an original,
rare and racy newspaper that always
speaks right out in meeting in language
that has but one Interpretation. While
The ARGUS and the News at times differ
radically on policies they have always
observed the newspaper ethics and that
courtesy due one gentleman from another.
1t is noticeable, too, that the Herald is
somewhat OF free lance itself and that
1t does not use a muller when il has
occasion TO direct few remarks TO those
who wear the air Of authority.