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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-04-22
KlNcwoop. APRIL a.
READ, TAXPAYER

A casual perusal OF the proceedings of
the late legislature, both the regular and
extraordinary sessions, will convince tine
unprejudiced that it was one of deception
and intrigue. AS long as the factions
could agree on spoliation and disfran.
chising municipalities all was harmony.
But when it came to passing campaign
promised legislation they had to resort to
bluNhR Ind playing to the galleries in
an attempt to deceive the people.
The Democrats went on record at the
opening of the legislature that there was
no necessity for additional revenue meas.
ures and they would not vote for any
more; that the state already had enough
revenue to meet the needs, il economi-
cally administered. Taking the admin
istration's own figures it was shown that
In l9l2-l3 the states revenues were:
Blk cent direct tax......-.-............S 10000
Liquor ..... 620, 900
Miscellaneous items.........-..-.. LOO, 900
Total --......-....-. Oh. ........ 5 $50, 900
In l9l5-16 the revenues, as left by the
legislature, will be:
Ten cent direct tax.....-............ 300. 900
miscellaneous items...-.--............ $50, 900
Workmen's COMPENSATION. SOC, 900
...... 81, $50, 900
If the law authorizing the board of
public works to apportion a license tax
not to exceed $4,000 in the aggregate
among the public service corporations
for the support of the public service COM
mission is 'utilized, it will bring the total
revenue up to -, zoe. 900 a"gear, or $780,
300 MORE than it took the Democrats
to run the state for FOUR years.
The wrangling over the production tax
on coal, gas and oil was all bluff. Sena.
tor Goodykoontz, Can ex-Democrat) who
was the recognized spokesman for the
Hatfield administration, was asked by
Senator Parrish: sis it not true that on
conference committee last night lit
was the night previous to the adjourn
ment OF the extra SESSION. between con-
tending factions that while Mr.. White
and l objected to a special tax on the
gas industry, we proposed to favor and
guaranteed to furnish votes enough to
pass the production tax on coal, oil and
gas; that you opposed the same and
sRevvote defeated the production tax
ON these industries In the confusion
which followed the throwing of this
bomb into the Hatfield camp, Goody-
koontz was heard to remark that he was
opposed to production tax on coal,
oil and gas" Being the administration
spokesman this was significant.
When they began to quarreling, like
the thieves, they commenced exposing
the duplicity OF one another. They never
intended to pass production tax. The
Pierce gas bill, which was one of the adj
ministration prepared bills, was all
sham, one of the machines devices to
delude and deceive the people. But it is
fair to presume, from the way the people
are talking. that they are not being de-
luded and deceived.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-04-22

II you want the best for the least
money try our advertisers.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-04-22

has The state recovered that $4,000
that wss on deposit in The defunct Blue.
Geld bank
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-04-22


NEW EDISON DIAMOND DISC
It is with a great deal ofpleas-
we announce to the people Of
Preston county that we have
secured the agency for the
new Edison Diamond Disc.
You are cordially invited to
call and hear demonstration.
The new Edison Diamond Disc
is not a talking machine, but
wonderful musical inStru-
ment.
1t represents thirty-five years
Of experiment. and investiga-
ton in musical acoustics and
sound reproduction 1t en-
bodies not only new repro
ducing methods but also new
recording methods
Mr.. Edison's greatest achieve
ment in Sound Reproduction
is a phOnoQ raph with a new
voice, a voice of liquid and
mellow tone, wide range and
incompatible sweetness
In the new reproducer Mr..
Edison has found the secret
Of true tone reproduction The
reproducing points diamond
that never wears, never varies
and never needs changing.
The records are Of a new ma
terial, chemical compound
Of great density and hardness.
yet Of such peculiar qualities
that the most minute sound
waves can be engraved upon
1T and no amount Of wear will
efface or distort them
For the Edison Diamond Disc
a new motor has been per-
fected, a motor Of great power
and accuracy, built to last
lifetime and accurately ad.
justed
Although he invented the first
disc photograph years ago,
Mr.. Edison was not willing to
have it sold over his name
until it reached sound perfec-
ton.
People have been waiting for
years for Mr. Edison to offer
his Diamond Disc to the pub
lie, and he has waited until he
could pronounce it worthy Of
his name. NV it is ready
COLE 81 REED
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-04-22

When you buy a newspaper you
have right to demand the news.
That's what you pay for The Argus
delivers.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-04-22

Read our new Advertisements.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-08-20
STEEL THAT STAYS BRIGHT
Product Now Being Made In America,
II ls Said, viii Not Rust
or corrode.

A steel that will neither rust nor
tarnish has been discovered and is
being made commercially in the
United States, says the Iron Trade
Review. The Importance of this in-
yention can hardly be exaggerated.
Rust and corrosion are the great enc
mics of iron and steel. Cut through
a lemon with your pocket knife and
it comes out tarnished-corroded
stop the street cars, even for a few
hours, and the rails are yellow with
rust. Various more OF less clumsy
expedients have been adopted to fight
this condition. For fine tableware
the metal is silver plated, galvanized
or painted. Sooner or later the coat
ing fails, then rust and %corrosion
start their work of destruction. The
loss of steel through rust in the
United States has been estimated at
100000 tons a year, valued in the
crude, semiinished state at from
$30,000,0OO to $4,000, 900.
The new stainless steel need not
be plated or otherwise coated, and it
stays bright under all conditions of
weather and usage. For years scien-
lists have been seeking such a metal
for tableware, pocket knives, watch
cases, for certain parts Of typewrit-
ers, guns, sewing machines, automo-
bileS, bicycles and for countless other
uses. Table knives forged of this
metal can be used with impunity to
cut acid fruits with no fear Of stain
and the knife will remain bright
without incessant securing that is
a bugbear to every household.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-08-20
CONTINUED TO HOLD FORT
Vandalla Proved That She Was I'm
mune From Dispossesslon That
Had Been Threatened.

For the thirty-seventh time Mrs.
Willipus fired her cook.
"And mind, Vandalia," she warned
her, "this is the last time l shall dis
charge you. Pm tired of giving you
your walking papers and then dis
covering that you have failed to
walk. If l find you here tomorrow
morning, l warn you l shall resort
to force"
The next morning she was still
messing up the kitchen. Mrs. Will
pus lost no time. That girl had to
be fred. Summoning the towns en-
tire force Of fremen, she led them to
the kitchen.
"Now, Vandalia," she said trium-
phantly, twill you leave peaceably
or shall I be compelled to instruct
these men to fire your"
miss Willipus," replied Wanda
liza firmly, "Ah simply can't be
fred"
"And why not, pray?" inquired
Mrs. Willipus.
"'Cause," chuckled Vandalia,
"'cause Ah'm a freless cooker"
And Mrs. Willipus, who had her
position as president of the Ladies'
Comedy club to maintain, could do
nothing but swallow her mortifca-
ton and leave Vandalia in posses
sion.-Louisyille Times.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-08-20
HAD A REMARKABLE ESCAPE
Army Aviator Fell a Mile and Then
Succeeded In Controlling
His Machine.

The official Eyewitness" account
Of fighting near Ypres, Belgium,
gives the following remarkable ac-
count Of an army ayiator's escape
from death:
"One of our airmen had a thrilling
experience. He was alone in a single
seated aeroplane in pursuit Of a Ger
man machine. While trying to re-
load his machine gun he lost control
Of the steering gear and the aero
plane turned upside down. The belt
around his waist happened to be
loose, and the jerk of the turn almost
threw him out of the machine, but
he saved himself by clutching the
rear center strut, the belt slipping
down around his legs. While he
hung, head downward, making des-
perate efforts to disengage his legs,
the aeroplane fell from a height Of
5000 feet to about 1900, spinning
round and round like a falling leaf.
cat last he managed to free his
legs and reach the control lever with
his feet. He then succeeded in right
ing the machine, which turned slowly
over, completely looping the loop,
whereupon he slid back to his seat.
This constitutes a record even in a
service where hairbreadth escapes are
of daily occurrence"
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-08-20
HIS ONLY COMMENT.

$50 you told your boss about my
two-hour public speech, did you?"
said the s~uffragette.
81 did" answered the meek and
lowly husband.
"And what did he say ?" she quer-
led.
"He said" replied the mere man,
"that he wished his wife would make
her two-hour speeches to the public
instead of to him privately"
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-08-20
An Unwise Question.

The c-ross-examining lawyer
had adopted a rather unpleasant
tone in questioning the witness,
who, however, kept his temper.
"Have you ever been arrest
ed?" was among the questions
put.
"No, Sir"
"Have you been in this court
before?"
"No, Sir"
care you sure of that?"
eyes, Sir"
"Your face looks very famil-
familiar. Where have
I seen it before?"
81 am the bartender in the sa-
loon across the street"
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-08-20
Is Sickness A SIM

If not, it's wicked to neglect
illness and means of relief. It's
wicked to endure Liver Ills, In
digestion, Headache, Constipa-
ton, when one dose Of Po-Do-
Lax gives relief. Po-Do-Lax is
Podophyllin MAY Apple), with
out the grippe. 1t arouses the
Liver, increases the flow of bile
Natures antiseptic in the
bowels. Your constipation and
other ills disappear overnight
because Po-Do-Lax has helped
nature to remove the cause. Get
a bottle from your druggist to-
day. Get rid of your constipa-
tion overnight.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-08-20
SYLVODORA
Perfume Of ROYAL Richness.

Perfumes of Royal Richness.
The perfume department of
this store is noted for its stock
of the finest creations of the
master perfumers of the world.
We have just received a line
of the Sylvodora Perfumes and
Toilet Waters, which we believe
to be the finest obtainable at
any price, and are prepared ex-
clusively for the Penslar stores
of the United States.
They are now to be had in the
following odors: Violflor, Lila
flor, Azuraflor, White Rose, Red
Rose and Lily of the Valley.
Each of these is a masterpiece
once you inhale its delicate
fragrance you will agree with
us that this is true.
1t is Of no use to try to de-
scribe a p~erfume-we can only
hint at the perfection of the Syl-
vodora line-but if you will let
us show you some of these ex-
quisite scents the next time
you are in our store it will be a
favor to us and a pleasure to
you.
THE PENSLAR STORE
WESTERMAN & N
Druggists
Lexington, Missouri
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-08-20
HIGH FINANCE

Economy isn't the road to
wealth." remarked the proverb
smasher.
"But l thought the way to get
rich was to make dollars go farther"
remarked the dense person.
"Then you are entitled to another
think" replied the party of the first
part. "The secret of acquiring
wealth is to make them come faster"
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-08-20
Your Cough Can Be Stopped.

Using care to avoid draughts,
exposure, sudden changes, and
taking a treatment of DR.. Kings
New Discovery, will positively
relieve and in time will surely
rid you, Of your Cough. The
first dose soothes the irritation,
checks your cough, which stops
in a short time. DR.. Kings New
Discovery has been used sue
cessfully for 45 years and is
guaranteed to cure you. Money
back if it fails. Get a bottle
from your druggist; it costs only
a little and will help you so
much.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-08-20
Constipation Causes Most Ills.

Accumulated waste in your
thirty feet of bowels causes alb
sorption of poisons, tends to pro-
duce fevers, upsets digestion.
You belch gas, feel stuffy, irri-
table, almost cranky. 1t isn't
you-its your condition. Elm
mate this poisonous waste by
taking one or two of DR.. Kings
New Life Pills tonight. Enjoy a
full, free bowel movement in the
morning-you feel so grateful.
Get an original bottle, contain
ing 80 pills, from your druggist
today for 25 cents.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-08-20
Theory.

what causes the scarcity of
money in this section?" asked
the investigator.
"Well," replied Farmer Corn
tossel, my guess is that it's
partly due to standin' around an
discussin' the high cost of Twin
instid O. hustlin' fur COIN
Washington Star.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-08-20
sELF.PITY.

"I'm sorry for the man who is
married to a nagging woman" said
Mr.. Meekers.
Knowing his unhappy welded life,
those who heard the remark stared
at him in some surprise, but said
nothing.
eyes," continued Mr.. Meekers,
more earnestly, "and frequently in
the morning while shaving I say to
him, you poor, unfortunate
wretch 'n
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-08-20
ADVICE TO THE POINT.

81 don't know that / like that re-
pair man." remarked Mr.. Chuggins,
thoughtfully.
doesn't he do his work well?"
ooh, yes. It's the style Of his con-
yersation / object to. l asked him
what / could do to keep my car from
getting out Of order so often, and he
said, Hire a regular chauffeur"
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-08-20

Mrs. N. A., Herrig and daught-
er of Pueblo, Col, arrived Thurs
day evening for an extended Wis
it in this city.
Mrs. Allen Hickman returned
to her home in Kansas City Fri
day after a brief visit with Mr..
and Mrs. W. C. Duncan.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-08-20
An APPREHENSION.

els that dog of yours intelligent?"
"Yessuh," replied Erastus Pink
ley. HE kin do everything but talk
an sometimes when he's been out
late wifi me in de evenin' rs kind o
skeered dat he might take a sudden
notion to do dat"
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-08-20

Mrs. Joe Berrie and Miss Rosa
May Hall of Kansas City, arriv-
ed Thursday evening for a visit
here with Mrs. Jack Berry.
Mr.. and Mrs. Karl Rostagno
returned to their home in Kan
City Thursday evening after a
visit here with relatives.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-08-20
A Medicine Chest For rs Cents.

In this chest you have an ex-
cellent remedy for toothache,
bruises, sprains, stiff neck, back
ache, neuralgia, rheumatism
and for most emergencies. One
% cent bottle of Sloan's Lini-
ment does it all-this because
these ailments are symptoms,
not diseases, and are caused by
congestion and If
you doubt, ask those who use
Sloan's Liniment, or better still,
buy a Is cent bottle and prove
it. All druggists.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-08-20

Miss Rachel Andreen return
ed Thursday evening from a Wis
it in Kansas City.
Mrs. S. P. Ashurst and daught-
er, Miss Irene, returned Thurs
day evening from a visit in
Blackburn, Mo.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-08-20
PROVED TO THE CONTRARY.

81 don't see" she said, chow a
man of forty-seyen can retain any
romance"
81 have five thousand copies of my
last one left" responded he sadly.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-08-20
Local Happenings
By RALPH JOHNSON

DR.. and Mrs. E. M. Rankin of
Easton, Pa, arrived Thursday
evening for a visit with home
folks.
Mrs. w. Louk returned Friday
morning to her home in Kansas
City after a visit with the fami-
ly Of George M. Vaughan.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-08-20
NATURALLY.

"Jinks says it takes a lot Of head.
work to run his business"
'What is it?"
"a lady's hairdresser."
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-08-20
AN OPPOSING DEAL.

what did Jims say about his sup
posed friendsP"
"That it was a raw deal they
cooked up for him."
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-08-20

Mrs. D. M. Sherman and
daughter, Mrs. Alice Fitzger-
aid, left Thursday evening for a
visit in Bedford, Pa.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-08-20
MEAN AIM.

Nell could tel you Of a lot Of
men who wanted my hand.
Belle-You must have Jared well
in the deal.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-08-20
P"ARApoxIcAL PROOF.

do you think he honestly likes
my looks?"
q should judge so from his stolen
glances at them"
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-08-20
-rHE DIvoRcE covRr, To WI.

AMrs- Divorsay belongs to the
cream Of society, doesn't oheY"
''Well, she's been through the sepa-
rator." Boston Evening Telegram.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-08-20

W. B. Douglas went to Kan
sas City Friday morning on bus
mess.
Oscar Andreen went to Kan
sas City Friday for a few days
stay. ,
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-08-20

WANTED-A salesman In this
territory to represent us in gen.
eral monumental business.
Write for particulars.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-08-20
TOO DANGEROUS.

Professor-Aren't you taking my
course next year?
Student TIC possibly. / walk
In my sleep.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-08-20

Permanently marks every feature Of
the construction Of the buildings that
dot the expanse OF fair grounds at Sc
dalia. This is true. with the excep-
ton OF a single wooden building owned
by the state and one wooden building
erected by a private exhibitor. Con.
crete and steel and brick and stone
predominant in all other buildings on
the fair grounds and now an all-steel
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-08-20

Marjorie-Don't you think Mr..
Bragg suffers from exaggerated ego?
Virginia-No; he doesn't suffer.
It's his chief pleasure.
Evening star., 1915-07-11

live in comfort while those who love me
are in want. The doctors said an opera
ton was the only way"
But it's dangerous. 1t might mean
DEATH
"Since there's no other way must
take the chance. You will help me, won't
you?"
"Of course; but"
"Take me to doctor. Take me to-
morrow-to-morrow, Hugh! l want it
over. l want to be myself, my real
self Will you take me to a doctor to-
morrow"
She had extended her clasped hands
pleadingly. He took them in his and held
them silently.
Listen, Marie, he said finally. "There
is another way. We'll go to Paris and try
again to find your people. We have clues
to work with now. We'll find people
who knew Alix Floria. There must be
many of them: it has been only seven
years. Why should we take Szemere's
word alone? There must be Others who
knew her better; her maid, for instance.
Perhaps we shall find some one that you
remember"
She shook her head what is the use?
l didn't remember Count Szemere.
"You may never have seen him be-
FORE"
Il had seen the necklace and the coat
was wearing, and don't remember them.
No; that way l should know only what
others thought of me, not what thought
Of myself. l shall never really know any,
thing until my memory returns. must
try an operation
Il can't let you do it," Hugh protested.
"You are excited now and overweight,
you cant judge things fairly. Count
Szemere has his cross and necklace; we
shall hear no more of him. Your mar
riage will be quietly annulled, then we
shall go to Paris.
"And if we find out nothing there?'
"Well, what will it matter? We've
lived happily together, the three of us,
haven't we?"
"Yes."
His hands closed round hers with
Evening star., 1915-07-11

"Im sure of that, DEAR" Hugh said
earnestly.
Something tells me that was never
that girl-something here" She pressed
her hand against her breast.
"My heart tells me too, Marie
ale believed it!'
She rose and stood at the mantel. look
ing into the fire. Hugh watched her
face, so unlike itself, and he longed to
comfort her, but could find no words. His
love surged to his lips; but to speak of
that at such a moment would have been
an offense.
"WELL, he is free now. And am free.
That is true isn't it,"
practically, yes" he answered. But
there will be a legal form to go through.
As we have no positive proof of your iden
tity or of your marriage to this Andrus,
an annulment of the marriage last night
will be necessary. That is, unless you and
he should reconsider"
"No, no! never want to see him
again!" Her body shook as with violent
physical revulsion. "But you mustn't
think | blame him. should not have
married him. | deceived him, and I've
been punished for it,"
"Don't brood over what is past and
DONE" Hugh begged airy to forget, and
after while you will forget. And some
day love will come to you again, some
other man will come into your life and"
go out of it again, as he did. No one
would believe in me-no one but you!"
Her eyes, filled with grateful tears, rested
on his face; and they sat in silence, look
ing at each other
"But can't go on like this, she said at
last. "Don't you see that cant? |
must know who | am, who have been
and what | cant live in ignorance any
longer. No matter what the truth is,
must know it. And there's only one way
an operation"
"No, nor
IL shall never have peace until know
the truth. l must know what my real
place in life is and take it, no matter what
it is or where. have no right here.
Evening star., 1915-07-11

q firmer pressure as he went on.
"And some day you may come to care
for another man, some one who knows
all that l know of you, who believes in
you as do, and loves you as-I love
you'll"
"Hugh!"
4Let me protect you, dear; let me give
you my name. 1t need 60 no farther than
that unless you wish. l promise that.
You may trust me-"
CHE drew back little from him, aOh,
- oh!' she murmured tremulously.
He swallowed hard. @Don't let it
bother you; it's all right, he said huskily
II didn't mean you to know. But that's
how it is with me, dear. It's been so for
years.
Il didn't think-I didn't dream
She broke off with piteous cry. Il must
have been cursed when l was born! l
bring unhappiness to every one!'
"Marie, don't"
"Its true! There's John Andrus and
Miss Niklova and Guy, and now you!
And Others somewhere in the world, per-
haps. But can't bear i'll can't bear it
dly lOuSci. uuSV huOW WIZ uuu Wudt
l am"
"Very WE'LL" he said abruptly. Il will
take you to doctor tomorrow and see
what he advises. Sterling told me the
other day of new man who has done
some wonderful things in cerebral surgery
in one of the hospitals. He gave me the
address. I'll telephone in the morning
and make an appointment. But now you
must go to bed and sleep. Promise me
that.
an try she said.
"Lfe will look bright again some day,
remember that.
She sighed as though he had asked too
much of her credulity. At the door she
stopped and turned.
"Im sorry" she faltered.
"Don't be, dear: I'm not, he answered.
He listened until the sound Of her steps
had died away in the upper hall. Then
entering his study he sought in his desk
for the address of the surgeon whom his