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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-06-03
HONOR ROLL
Subscribers of The Argus to whom
We return thanks for the remittance
they have sent In recently.

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we return thanks for the remittance
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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-06-03
And Marbe They Can

One-third Of the fools in the coun-
try think they can beat a lawyer ex-
pounding the laws. One-half think
they can beat the doctor in healing the
sick. Two-thirds Of them think they
can put the minister in the hole ex-
pounding the gospel, and all Of them
think they can beat the editor running
paper.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-06-03

1t really looks that way from the deal
that is alleged to have been made with
the gas and oil interests whereby thew
escape taxation, and the numerous and
unnecessary number of new offices created
and the increase in salaries. The new
offices created and the increase in salaries
VIII almost aggregate nearly $1,000, 900.
LIS 1t any wonder that they have raised
the state tax to l4c? Is it any surprise
that Hatfield plead for more revrnue?''
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-06-03

1t was Senator Rosenbloom, Repub-
hcsn, who charged on the senate floor
that "the Governors pet measures were
for the purpose Of creating a slush fund
that could be handed out in salaries and
In building up q political machine b put
him In the United States senate.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-06-03

Last year West Virginia imported
100000 worth OF vegetables. Had the
thousands Of acres Of tillable land been
cultivated and planted in gardens this
vast sum could have been saved to West
Virginians. II is pleasing to note that
the heaviest planting for years is going
on this year.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-06-03

The people are not likely 10 overlook
The members Of the legislature who voted
10 increase the state tax from lOc 10 14c
when they offer themselves for public
Office again. The increase in the tax re-
ceipt viii keep them fresh in their
memory.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-06-03

Secretary Of Commerce Redfeld told
the young mems business club Of Cleve-
land that financially and commercially
the United States has the world bv the
tau" We've been suspicioning as much
for some time from the way Uncle Sam
has been making the whip crack.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-06-03

IL is rumored that the proud distinc
ton Of bringing the Hatfelds, Denhams,
Highlands and Sperys together belong
10 our own Senator McCrum u is q
distinction, however, that will not call
for q movement from the common people.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-06-03
Hunch Almost Justjfied-

After shaking hands at the ferry
dock the other day. one colored man
inquired of another: Didn't you mar
~ de Widow Jones about de first of
Jinuary?" Oats mel did," was the
answer; but I've dun left her"
why. how's that?" We'll, de fust
week she called me honey; de next
week she sulked around and called
me old Richasds; the third week she
cum for me wild a flatiron. an Use
kinder got a bunch she don't like
me. Exchange.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-06-03

The taxpayers would be pleased to
hear from senator's Billings and McCrum
and delegates Glover and Pierce why they
voted to increase the state tax from IOc
70 l+c and the same time exempt the
gas and oil interests. The columns Of
county press are open to you, gentlemen.
30 let Us have your explanation.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-06-03
Since May the FIRST

"a parody on TipperaryJ
Up 70 sunny Oakland
Came a West Virginia guy.
He came up there TO buy his booze.
As West Ylrginia's dry.
But az he passed along the street
His smile changed to a frown.
And this is what he shouted
AZ be passed on through the town
Its long way 70 Allegany
It's long way to 20.
It's long way to Allegany
To the only booze ] know.
Good-by Oakland corners,
Farewell Rock and Rye.
It's long, long way 10 Allegany
But CARROTS gone dry"
Oakland Republican.
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For news while # is news read The
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-06-03

There is nothing in Senator McCum's
record ~ state senator that will recon-
mend him 10 the people for further 20
litical preierment. AZ a public servant
be has proven himself anything but q
friend Of the people.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-06-03

When you buy a newspaper you
have right to demand the news.
That's what you pay for. The Argus
delivers.
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II interested IN perfect printing.
send TO Us for particulars, proof and
prices.
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The reason we get new subscribers
Is because we publish the live news OF
the county while II is news.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-06-03

Best leaves no room for improve-
ment. That s the point we are try
ing to attain.
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Let the United States uphold the ira
ditions Of the dove Of peace and the olive
branch.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-06-03

The Argus leads-and glad to see
the others followl
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First and best sIwsys-The Argus.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-06-03

We are now fully realizing what tax
reform" means.
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The Argus Is best OF all.
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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-12-30

There is actually no part Of the ap-
parel of women, from head to feet, In
which ribbons are not playing promi-
nent role this season. The patron
saint of weaving, or the goddess Of the
looms. appears to have turned espe-
cial attention to the fostering of this
particular article of adornment. The
result is that the beauty of ribbons
has compelled attention and inspired
their universal use. They crown the
head and clothe the feet and touch up
all the belongings Of womankind.
Just few of the pretty things that
have kept the ribbon business brisk
are shown in the picture given above.
These include pair Of boudoir slip
pers with heels. and pair without
them, a pair of CATERS with small
pendant sachet bag, and ribbon bag.
The last is suited to many purposes,
but is found chiefly useful for carry.
ing the necessary accessories to eve
ming parties. There is an immense
variety in ribbon bags, including those
made for shopping and those for hold
ing gloves, handkerchiefs. slippers.
toilet articles. etc. Besides these
there are workbags with fittings re-
quired for mending or sewing. But
they are Notwithstanding affairs. so
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-12-30
Cllep[D MIST
a LAIF OF CIVIL STRIFE Y.
bgRANDALL PARRISH "
! sl!;S,I;E & -c:DpHoDE5

here" she added simply. This is my
home"
Yes; supposed as much; you are
Miss Noreen Harwood?"
Her blue eyes widened, her hand
grasping more tightly the back of the
chair.
YES" she admitted you knew my
father?"
Slightly; enough to be aware of the
existence of his daughter, and that this
was his plantation"
Then you must be connected with
the garrison at Charleston"
mo, Miss Harwood; belong to the
Army of the Potomac. and am here
only on recruiting service. A word of
explanation will make the situation
clear, and / trust may serve to win
your confidence. do not have the ap.
pearance of villaiA do II"
mo, or | should not remain parley.
ing with yol," she responded gravely
THE war has taught even the women
of this section the lesson of self-pro,
lection. l am not at all afraid, or
should not be here alone"
1T surprises me. however, that
Major HARDWOOD should consent to your
remaining"
He has not consented she inter
rupted. 81 am supposed to be safely
lodged with friends in Lewisburg, but
rode out here this afternoon to see
the condition of our property. Word
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-12-30

made of venetian lace. Bows of satin
ribbon with floating ends are caught
to the coat at the shoulders. They
are of narrow ribbon, matching the
girdle in color. Black velvet ribbon
may be used for them and for the
girdle if touch of dignity is needed
to adapt this gown to an older wearer.
In the party gown pictured above,
silver-thread lace edges the underskirt
Of thin crepe or satin. A wide over
dress of chiffon is edged with satin
covered cord at the bottom. Chiffon
roses decorate the bodice and are re-
peated in a wreath in the hair. This
is one OF those very dainty frocks
whose usefulness begins and ends
with evening dress. The gown previ-
ously described may be worn both
for afternoon and evening.
In January the new lingerie"
gowns will appear for the use of those
who journey South. They are in the
making and awaited with the keenest
interest, for they are the most adapt
able and refined OF dainty things. But
they will not displace the party frocks
of tulle and lace, given over to airi-
ness and sparkle which make grace
of being gay.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-12-30

Party frocks for the young maid
could not symbolic more clearly
youth and gayety and responsibility
than they have this season. The thin
nest and most vapory of materials
have divided honors with laces in
point of favor for making them. And
everywhere silver and gold.thread
laces lend sparkle to the general radi-
ance of white and light colors in the
sheerest materials.
One of the prettiest is made Of
white net and venice lace. A fine
quality Of wolfe might be used instead
of the net, with good effect. Two-inch
tucks, with spaces of equal width be-
tween, are hemstitched in the mate
rial, covering all the surface. The
skirt is short and round and the bod.
Ice is cut in the surplice fashion, with
the tucks in both running around the
figure. There is crushed girdle of
soft wide satin ribbon about the
waist. Very short sleeves, that hardly
amount to more than a cap over the
arms, are finished with frill of lace
which extends only half way round
them.
Over this dress long straight
hanging and sleeveless coat is worn,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-12-30
CHAPTER VII.
Parson Nichols.

She put aside laughingly my sug-
gestion of assistance. The fire in the
crate burst into blaze, and her hands
were busily rearranging the table.
with no servants left, and the
house unoccupied for months" she ex-
planned, II shall have to give you sol
der fare, and, perhaps, not very much
of that. Pardon my not joining In the
feast, as have only just eaten"
She drew up chair opposite to
where sat, supporting her chin In
her hands. The light between us illu-
mined her face. outlining 1t clearly
against the gloom of the wall behind
1t was a young face. almost girlish In
way, although there was grave,
strong look to the eyes. and womanly
frmness about lips and chin. had
seen so little of her in the days gone
by. And here l found her a woman-a
woman of charm, Of rare beauty even;
sweet and wholesome in look. her
cheeks aglow with health, her eyes
deep wells of mystery and promise.
Her father! dare not tell her Of
his death, of his dastardly murder. 1t
was strange she had not recognized
me, yet probably the real truth was
that she had never before observed
me with any care or interest-consid-
ering me mere boy to be laughed at
and forgotten. / was only stranger
entering into her life for the first time.
This expression was in the eyes sur
veying me as ate-quiet, earnest
eyes, utterly devoid Of suspicion.
You are a very young man." she
said simply.
rather inclined to resent the charge.
81 am twenty-four."
"You look like boy used to know
only his eyes were darker. and he
had long hair"
Indeed" caught my breath
quickly, yet held my eyes firm. Some
one living about here?"
"Yes; his name was Wyatt. never
knew him very well, only you recalled
him to memory in some way. He and
| ulS IuOlLCi WCht ooulh thO
first broke out Where was your
homer"
"In Burlington. Vermont"
you are regular soldierT
81 was a junior at West Point last
year; we were graduated ahead of
our class"
Her eyes fell, the lashes outlined on
her cheeks. her hands clasped on the
table.
Isn't that odd!" she said quietly.
do you know Nine. Hactell's school
for young ladies at Compton on the
Hudson? That Is where papa sent me,
and was at the senior hop at West
Point year ago last June. A half
dozen of us girls went up; Fred Carl
ton of Charleston was In that class,
and he invited me. You knew him. Of
course?"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-12-30
LENGTH OF LIFE INCREASED
Not Yours or Mine, but Those OF the
Coming Generation Of United
States Citizens.

DR.. Victor C. vaughn's assurance
that the average length Of life in the
United States has been increased ten
years since 1880 makes cheerful read.
Ding. Coming from man who has
been president of the American Med
seal association. the information is
doubtless exact. but 1t may be easily
misunderstood. Doctor Vaughn does
not mean. that ten years have been
added to ne ordinary mans life. On
the contrary, there are plenty OF ig
ures to prove that life has been cut
sh ,rt rather than heightened from the
ct alton ifty years and onward. The
so called diseases Of maturity have
been making sad havoc among our
elderly men of late, and nothing has
to check the loss
The gain OF ten years to which Doc
,ar Vaughn refers has been effected
~ saving ftp lives of children who
: ouId e. r-syt~ kave perished OF pre-
>.-st - Each child thus
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-12-30

editor observes that Lafayette. Kosci-
usko, Pulaski and De Kalb were not
lust plain Americans" they were
considered either hyphenated Ameri'
cans or not Americans at ALL" This
is a point of view too often over
looked; IL the hyphen has been EN-.
phasized it has often been for the
sake of emphasizing Americanism. A
citizen who is called by others a Pole
or Bohemian or Italian is on the patri'
otto side when he insists on adding
american" to what others call him.
Nor is It Just to scold about hyphens
until all citizens, whatever their
origin, are called simply Americans.
There is not a bit Of harm in the
hyphen, SO long as 1t Ia clearly I'M
derstood that 1t does not separate. but
unites.-Springfield Republican.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-12-30

came to me that the house had been
entered. The servants have all gone,
and we were obliged to leave it unoc-
cupied. / was delayed, seeking to dis
cover what damage the vandals had
done, and then suddenly the storm
broke, and l thought it better to re.
main until morning."
She laughed, as though amused at
her own frankness of speech.
There, have told you all my story,
without even waiting to hear yours
IT'S woman's way, If her impulse be
sufficiently strong"
"You mean faith in the other party p
"Of course; one cannot be conven.
tional in wartimes, and there is no one
here to properly introduce us, even II
that formality was desired. So must
accept you on trust"
my uniform alone should be sufi
cient guarantee"
She laughed; her eyes sparkling.
We'll, hardly. imagine you fail to
comprehend its really disreputable
condition. But-well. you-you look
like an officer and gentleman"
For which compliment l sincerely
thank you. However. Miss Harwood
my story can be quickly told. am a
lieutenant, Third United States cav
alry-see. the numeral is on my hat
attached to Heitzelman's command
now at Fairfax Court House. / have
recently been detailed to the recruit
ing service, and ordered to this sec
ton"
l, found 1t strangely difficult, front
ing her calm look Of insistence, to 20
on. But there was no way of escape
Beyond doubt the sympathy Of this
girl was with the cause of the North
and IL were to confess myself Tom
Wyatt, and Confederate spy, all hope
Of the success of my mission would be
Immediately ended. Besides lacked
the will to forfeit her esteem-to per
NIT her confidence In me to become
changed into suspicion
Then will go on" l said more
slowly, endeavoring better to arrange
my story. 81 picked up a guide at
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-12-30
SYNOPSIS.

Confederate Sergeant Wyatt of the
StauntQn ARTILLERY Is sent as a spy to his
native county on the Green Briar by Gem
eral Jackson. Wyatt meets a mountaineer
named. Jefh Taylor. They ride together to
q house beyond Hot Springs. In the house
wyatt and Taylor meet Major HARDWOOD,
rather of Nofeen and an old neighbor of
Wyatt. who is sent to bed while the two
other men talk. Wyatt becomes suspi-
cious. and finds that Taylor has murdered
Harwood and escaped. Wyatt changes to
the ~; 3. cavalry uniform he has with
MIN. and rides away in the night. running
into a detachment of Federal cavalry. 20
whom, he identifies himself as Lieutenant
Raymond. Third u. S cavalry, by means
of papers with which he has been pro-
and follows Taylor's trail Fox and Wyatt
believe. Taylor to be old Ned Cowan. The
detachment is ambushed. Wyatt escapes
20 the Green Briar country and goes to
Harwoods apparently deserted home.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-12-30

saved Increases the average length of
life. though mature persons 60 on dy-
ing prematurely, Just as they did be,
fore. Statistics are sometimes very
delusive.
The rapid extinction of our elderly
men with the rescue of young children
from untimely death is filling the
country with comparatively youth
full population. The phalanx In the
neighborhood of forty years is in
creasing rapidly. That between fifty
and sixty is diminishing in proportion
to the whole number. This is not as
1t should be. The mature man who
has outlived the competitive struggle
for success and has leisure to serve
the public is perhaps the most val.
liable figure in our national life
Portland Morning Oregonian.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-12-30
GRO BE CONTINUED

sale Of liquor for medical. mechanical
and scientific purposes. A farmer
came in one day and offered to pur-
chase gallon of stuff from the local
druggist. Out came the druggists
book. in which all sales and the pur-
pose for which the liquor was to be
used must be recorded What are
you going to use 1t for-medical, me-
chanical or scientific purposes 2"
asked the drug clerk. You might as
well put 1t down as mechanical" re-
sponded the farmer. I'm goin' to
have a barn raisin'." kansas City
Journal.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-12-30
Hs Had thu countarslnn.

At a military camp in New York
state few years ago a guard inspec-
tor. while going his rounds, approached
German sentry. who simply looked II
him and marched on.
"Well?" queried the inspector. In
tending to remind the man of his duty
well, veil! Vot is tit"
Don't you want the countersignf"
mo, dots all righdt. Der Teller II
der guards tent gif 1t to me. got IT,
Boston Transcript.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-12-30
60-Year-Old Telescope.

A telescope sixty years old does
duty In the customs boarding Office at
Long wharf. This instrument har
picked up thousands of foreign ar.
rivals in its time, having been used
all those years either in the custom
house block or In the present office.
When new, the powerful lens brought
shipping in Presidents Roads almost
within hands reach, but It Is getting
shaky now through infrmities incl
dent to age.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-12-30

gay and pretty that it is hard to be.
lieve their intention to be useful is
serious.
Ready-made soles are bought for
making the ribbon slippers, and they
are covered on the inside with plain
satin ribbon. Powered and brocaded
patterns lined with the plain sateen
ribbon are used for the upper part.
This is cut in the proper shape and
sewed by hand to the soles. A very
narrow ribbon quilting usually finishes
the edges of these gayly attractive
slippers.
The CATERS are made by shirring
narrow satin ribbon Casually in two
colors) over fiat elastic. Bows and
rosettes finish them, and the addition
of tiny sachets is new touch.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-12-30
Maxims of the Mediate.

Very pointed and very fiaring tunics
are among the prettiest of the season.
The bretelle corsage is youthful and
pretty and contributes touch OF
color.
The new tailored suits will be short
coated. almost as short as the Elton
Jackets of summer time.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-12-30
Dress luxuries.

Elegance has superseded the sim
plicity of the last several seasons, and
the chief herald OF the return of the
luxurious in dress is the ostrich plume,
so strangely and unexpectedly barred
by the worlds greatest designers Of
clothes for some time past. Ostrich
"fancies." tips and plumes are all in
order. True, the plumes are not all
of mammoth proportions. nor are will
low plumes to be worn by really fash
ionable women. unless willows, should
Unexpectedly enter millineryland later
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-12-30

she held out her nand cordially. "A.
have admitted already, am Noreen
Harwood."
Whom ! shall only be delighted to
serve in any manner possible" l re-
piled CALAMITY, relieved that she was
so easily convinced.
"Oh, | think the service is more
likely to be mine. You confessed you
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-12-30
Exhibiting a Poet.

Matthew Arnold was sitting in his
study one morning when the butler
showed in an American lady and q
small boy. The lady said: GLAD to
make your acquaintance. Mr.. Arnold
have often heard Of you. No. don't
trouble to speak, sir! know how
valuable your time u.s." Then. turn
ing to the boy, she said, This is him.
Lenny. the leading critic and poet
somewhat feshier than we had been
led to expect!"-A. c. Benson. in At
lantic