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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-30
In MemOrium

Cora b. Freeland, wife of C. A.
Freeland, was born in MonongaIia
county March IL, 1873, died September
20 1915, aged AZ years, months and
10 days. She was converted at the
age of 10 years, and joined the United
brethren church and remained a
faithful member of that church until
the death angel called her home. She
leaves husband. one. brother and n
host of friends to mourn their loss
All LIES battles have been fought
all sorrow and suffering is ended.
Funeral services were held at the
Bethlehem church last Sunday morn
ing at 1920, conducted by Rev. b.
r. MCGEE of Reedsville The remains
were then laid to rest in the Bethle-
hem cemetery.
While her death has cast a gloom OF
sadness over the community we real
lie that she passed beyond all suf-
iering and sorrow and while we de-
plore our loss we feel that our loss
is her gain and we submit to the will
OF Him who doeth all things well.
j. A. +.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-30
The Reunion I'm Mnshingfon

The q. A. X. reunion in Washington.
this week, is an interesting event.
When the great Civil War closed in
1865 the Government had a million
men under arms. the largest and best
equipped army of record, up to that
time Just fifty years ago many thous-
ands of those Federal soldiers were
brought to Washington, paraded down
Pennsylvania Avenue and were re-
viewed by President Johnson and Gen
eral Grant, celebrating the close of
the war and the victory over the
South.
The scene is being reenacted this
week. The National Encampment of
the Grand Army of the Republic is be-
ing heud there. Down the same his
toric thoroughfare will march the sur
viving veterans who marched i'm tri-
umph half century ago. But how
different. AS against hundred thous-
and vigorous and brawny young SOL
diers there go only a few thousand
of step. The vast majority of the vic
torious army in that parade of fifty
years ago, have heard the final rev.
ellie. For them lights are out and
their tents are only little grass grown
mounds in some well kept cemetery
where loving hands place beautiful
flowers and tender love keeps green i'm
human hearts their memory. Time has
been their conqueror as he must short
ly be the conquerOr OF the surviving
few who now march through the cap
ital OF their nation. for the last time.
The little band i'm blue have lived
long enough TO see the country for
which they fought. treble i'm popula-
ton and quardruple I'm national
wealth. But best Of all they have liv-
ed to see the spirit OF hate and sect
ional animosity entirely wiped out.
Mingling with them today. at their re-
union, are many Of the veterans of
the armies Of the South. clad I'm theis
gray uniforms, and these veterans of
the gray. all citizens OF united coun-
try. patriots under one flag. AS their
minds turn back TO the incidents and
deeds fifty years ago. they instructive
~ realize that only little longer and
the last soldier in the army of the
blue as we'll as the army of the gray
Will have answered his final roll call
But the heroism. self-sacrifce and f.
deity to duty of each will long remain
a priceless heritage to their children
and their children's children.-Hamp-
shire Review.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-30

1t is truism that we can neither
escape death nor taxation. The one thing
that every man in Preston county is in
terested in is taxation. Never in the
history OF West Virginia has taxes been
as high. The men who are in charge of
our state government in every branch are
the men few years ago who promised
us that by changing our tax laws they
would reduce our taxes. But instead of
reducing them they have enormously in
creased them. These men who have de-
ceived us will be seeking public-off at
the coming election. What are the peo-
pie going to do about it? Every one
must answer at the polls.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-30
South American Trade
McCLrREIAsoN.

The efforts Of American business men
to extend their trade with South America
are already bearing fruit, judging by Off.
cial figures made public concerning our
exports and imports during recent
months. They show that we sold in
South America $l3, "a, 900 worth in June.
1915, a. against 1873, 900 in June OF
last year which was before the war
started. Our exports for the six months
ending with June we're 500, 573. 900 a.
against So, 2G3 900 in the corresponding
period in 1914 There was a big increase
10 imports also, from $l7,1lS,OOO i'm June
iast year 10 &c, $4,000 in June this year.
and Tor The six months an increase from
$lAl,O74,O to SIjG,OI3, 900. Il wac not
until March Of this year that Che inn.
provement in trade with South America
began b. manifest ITSELF
Tables prepared By the commerce de.
partment show many items in which our
export trade with South American conn.
tries has increased Thus in June OK
ports Of agricultural implements ~ Ar.
gentina doubled and sales of automobiles
10 South America az whole nearly
trebled. There wa a teniold increase in
shipments Of bituminous coal and steel
rails and sales Of wire increased from
100000 10 nearly 3O,OO,OOO pounds.
half Of IL going 20 Argentina and one.
fourth 70 Brazil. Exports Of lard, Of
rosin, turpentine, Illuminating oil and
news print paper all showed great in
creases last June Of the previous year
Wheeling Register.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-30
Pew Newspaper Errors.


In commenting upon the expression
You can never believe what you see
in the papers," a statement more COM
mon than IL would be II those uttering
1t knew whereof they spoke, the New
York Times says:
That statement, uttered earnestly
enough. constitutes the sole claim TO
shrewdness and knowledge that is
possessed by a considerable number
OF people. and the comfort they get
out OF repeating II is presumably
great. II must be. else the repetition
would not be so frequent"
The fact of the matter is that this
assertion. frequently repeated In every
community, is not such a severe re-
hection upon the accuracy and relia-
bility OF newspapers as, on it's face.
II appears to be. Generally It is made
by some person piqued because OF
some published error concerning him
self or his friends. He does not really
believe that newspapers. as a rule. are
unreliable. else he would not read them
at all. and the very fact that we hear
newspapers criticised so freely is the
best OF proof that they are read by all
classes more than they ever were be-
fore.
The Times goes on TO say: "In
reality, of course, the journalistic ap-
proach to complete accuracy is high
amazingly high, when account is taken
or the almost innumerable opportuni-
ties FOR making mistakes that a news
paper has every day All of which is
undeniably true If we stop to consider
| all the facts of the case. Only those
who are engaged in newspaper work
or have been some time in their lives
can ever remotely comprehend what II
means to assemble the news of the
day and present it in readable form in
the time allotted to work on the daily
| press.
Mistakes are made. it is true. The,
are inevitable. But with the stress
and strain imposed upon the reporter
ial' editorial and mechanical forces Of
a newspaper, the never-ending battl,
against time, the struggle to get at tn,
truth when frequently every channe
seems TO be closed and every effor
made to suppress facts, and with the
various processes that must be en-
pioyed before the fragmentary infor
nation gathered by the reporters /,
3 transformed into the published arti
Gle, the wonder is not that errors ar,
made, but that they are not far NOR,
common and consequential in their ma
ture. So much emphasis has beer
laid on accuracy that the degree O.
proficiency attained by the modern
newspaper, under the circumstance.
that prevail and which cannot be al
tered, is nothing short of marvellous
1t is one of the wonders of a wonder
full age.
Newspaper toilers carry burden O
responsibility out of proportion to tn,
reward they receive, either in compen
sation or appreciation. They worl
unseen and unsung, and it is a pit,
that their labors, so useful to tn,
world at large. should subject them t.
the undeserved criticism and censur,
that is so often heaped upon them BY
a thoughtless public. If the condi
lions under which they work were
generally understood we should heaI
much more of praise and far less O
criticism for their efforts.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-30
Victor on the lob

Victor Murdoch of Kansas is as red
headed and hopeful as ever. Victor
now is chairman of the Progressive
National Committee. He says that he
mas been making tour of the country
TO hold the Progressives together.
not only they might force the Repub-
iicans to accept their candidates next
year. but that the Progressives might
Keep on their own account and grow
in stature and power" That's some
program. However, Mr.. Murdoch has
decided that it will be possible for him
to run only one party. He thinks now
that the Republicans will renominate
Taft. We would be willing to bet that
they won't--or Roosevelt. either. Mr.
Murdoch believes that Roosevelt will
be the Progressive candidate next year
IF he is sure of winning" o. cagey
one! II Roosevelt doesn't run. how
ever Hiram Johnson may. Victor for
gets that San Francisco speech. n
month or so ago. i'm which Roosevelt
introduced Johnson as "the next Pres
ident of the United States" Or does
he think that Roosevelt could repudi-
ate that utterance as easily as he for
got his third-term pledge? - Buffalo
Express.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-30
Sheer Nonsense, Harry

The Tyler Star is Of the impression
that had the nine Democratic sena-
tors been true to the people. instead
Of trying to put the Hatfield admins
tratiOn and the Republican party i'm
hole. the passage OF either the pro-
duction tax bill, the income tax bill
or the gas line bill would have elm
mated the direct State tax so far as
the constitution would permit"
Nonsensel n the Republicans had
not been so extrayagant in spending
there would have been no occasion
for Increased taxation Of any kind.
The building up OF the Republican
machine by creating new oHce-holders
and by increasing salaries is at the
root Of the whole matter The truth
Is that with the normal increase I'm
population and the abnormal increase
In wealth, all tax rates ought to have
been reduced but instead Of that they
are now higher than ever and suil
growing.-st Mary's oracle.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-30
A TACIT ADMISSION

When the Democrats tell you that the
reason they hired Steele was the tax
commissioner would not send man into
the county, that IL clearly false, and
copies of letters in the tax commissioners
department clearly show they are telling
what is false. The fact is the tax COM
missioner had instructed Mr.. Lemley to
come to Preston on April l., 1913, and he
was on his way here when he learned the
county court had started an independent
audit.
The manner i'm which the journal con-
tradicts itself is, indeed, humorous. IL
will be noticed, from the above reprint.
that it is stated the tax commissioner
assigned w. w. Lemley TO come TO Pres
ton county on April /, 1913, and that
MIR. Lemley was actually on his way here
to make an audit Of our county officials,
but was recalled. 1t is said he was re-
called because it had come TO the tax
commissioner g knowledge that the county
court had started an independent audit.
Elsewhere, in last weeks Journal, this
independent audit was characterized AZ
an illegal audit. The question to a
reasonable mind now arises, why did the
tax commissioner acquiesce in 1t? Why
did he tacitly consent to this audit? II
1t was illegal, az alleged, on the unsup-
ported word of the Journal, why did not
MIR. Blue so inform the people of Preston ?
Why did not Mr.. Blue appeal TO the
| courts to enjoin Charles Steele, the indie
pendent auditor? If those in power knew
the audit to be illegal, as the Journal
asserts it was, why was not some effort
made to call halt and save the tax
payers the money this audit cost? Let
these questions be carefully and clearly
answered by the Journal, the self-consti.
tuted defender of the people and their
rights.
But does it not seem as il the tax COM
| missioner believed the county court was
acting within its rights? A tact admis-
sion that the court did the right thing il
gathered from the fact that Mr.. Lemley
was recalled. Then why has the addi-
tional burden been placed upon the tax
payers by the subsequent audit con-
Quoted by Messrs. Scherr and Matthews?
Again; Since the Journal has access to
the files OF the tax commissioner office,
let it publish in full ALL of the cores
pondence that has been had between the
tax commissioner and the county court.
We DEFY it to publish 1t. Let it tell
the people how the county court en-
treated the tax commissioner to send a
man here to make the audit. Also let it
not overlook the fact Mr.. Blue replied,
in one instance, at least, that he had no
man available for this work, but at that
very time Mr.. Julius Scherr-the same
Scherr that accompanied Mr.. Matthew'S
| was granted leave of absence to conduct
political campaign as chairman of a
| congressional committee.
The Journal, instead of being clear,
honest and lucid in its editorial policy,
initiates the scuttle-fish and endeavors 10
becloud the water. Be fair and honor
able with the people, Mr.. Whetsell, and
your influence with them will be greater,
although the MACHINE will not brand
you with its O. X.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-30

We are not surprised at the poignant
grief OF the editor of the Journal when he
recalls that it was he who told the people
that the Dawson tax laws would lower
their taxes; that the Virginia debt would
be decided in favor of West Virginia
that wool could not be sold for ten cents
pound; that poverty would follow the
inauguration OF Woodrow Wilson az
personal---very. one of which has proven
him a false prophet. Let US draw the
drapery of sympathy around his night
mare couch.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-30
Straight Progressive Ticket

NEW YORK. September 23.-After
an all-day conference Of Progressive
leaders. from fifteen states. at the
partys headquarters here today. Vic
tor Murdoch, chairman Of the national
committee. said:
I'VE are going 10 run a straight Pro
gressive ticket next year. That was
the wish Of every man here today and
is the prevailing sentiment among
other leaders in the West with whom I
hav talked recently"
George W. Perkins said after the
conference that there was no discus
sion Of candidates.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-30
Watch Your Heart After You arc
FOrty-fiye

In the October American Magazine
contributor writing under the title
Growing Young at Fifty" tells how
by following a few simple rules. he
recovered his health i'm the late for
ties and how at fifty he finds himself
better and stronger than ever In
the course of this article he quotes n
physician as commenting. as fol-
lows on mans heart at the age OF
forty-fve:
You must remember that AT the
torty-hfth year at the latest. the hoart
looses part Of its elasticity. Just as
does the eye; and when men go ON
working, smoking. drinking. exorcis-
ing as If they were forty. disaster Is
sure to follow. That's what you did
and you very nearly paid the penaI.
ty."
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-30
The HYPocRlIE-As USUAL

Did The ARGUS editor attend the festi-
val at court square last Saturday evening?
The proceeds we're 70 90 toward the pur-
chase Of seats for the court square. Pos
sibly some Of THE ARGUS 'undesirables''
might loaf there.-Journal.
VIII the editor Of the Journal tell bis
readers how much Of the proceeds from
said festival he put in bic pocket? Give
us the exact figures, please. Figures vii
not lie-even for the hypocritical editor
Of the Journal.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-30

More men are employed in the Uni
ted states today than ever before and
at wages which on the average are
higher than ever before paid. That f.
what was promised under the Under
wood tariff bill and that Is what the
people are getting No wonder that
the nation is agreed that President
Wilson should serve another term in
the White House and that Congress
should be elected TO support him.
ParkersbuTg Sentinel
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-30

II you are satisfied with your tax re-
ceipt Il IL your duty 10 vote the Republi-
can state ticket a. an indorsement Of the
Hatfield administration. II on the other
hand you are Displaced with il it is a
duty you owe yourself and those who are
depending upon you 10 vote against the
Republican state ticket a. a rebuke and
condemnation Of tie Hatfield admins
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-30

II is in no spirit Of hatred or cruelty
that We jolt the abdomen Of Bro. Whet-
sell after ne bas satisfied the inner man
With a dozen or more Of the appetizing
apple dumplngs but for the cole purpose
Of averting a mad rush for the drug store
for pepsin 20 ubdue the battle Of the
rrarura
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-30

For the information OF the editor Of
the Journal we will state that our sleep
ing IS free OF nightmare and our digestion
is perfect, and that our roar Of laughter
at his dilemma fairly rocks US from the
point Of the big toe to the top Of the
craninml
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-30

Those who expect Bro. WhetselI TO pay
for Democracy and sing the doxology
Immediately thereafter have never OBJ
served the facial distortion while labor
iously writing his leader on the wicked
ness Of Democrats.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-30

The Steele audit made West Virginia
pay into the treasury of Preston county
$500. The Scherr-Matthew audit did
not show that the state owed Preston one
cent. Which of the two audits benefited
the people the most2 Will the Journal
be fair enough TO answer?
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-30

II the Steele audit was being conducted
illegally, why was w. w. Iemley turned
back? We do not expect the tax com
missioner nor the Journal 10 answer this
sensible question. It would undoubtedly
embaTass them.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-30

Il matters not what part Of the state
you travel through you will bump up
against q public official working bic
lsrynz and diaphragm under full pressure
Draising the Hatfield administration
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-30
Gard Of Thanks

I take this method TO express my
thanks TO the many friends and neigh
bors who gave their assistance during
the sickness and death Of my wife and
who helped in the last sad hours.
G. A. FREELAND.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-30

Commissioner Fred Blue could not
spare Julius Scherr 10 come 10 Preston
and audit the books, but he could spare
him to come ~ Preston and conduct
congressional campaign Comment is
unnecessary.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-30

Under the DawsOn-G lasscock- Hatfield
state administration 10 VA absolutely
necessary Tor them ~ soak all CLASSES Of
taxpayer ~ the limit ~ support their
army Of Office. holders.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-30

II the Dawson tax laws keep on re-
ducing our taxes it is freely predicted
that Bro. Whetsel in bic ecstasy will
exceed the age Of Metbuselah By a few
hundred
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-30

All will De forgiven 10 The editor Of the
Journal will honestly telI ne why wool il
selling tor - cents q pound instead Of 10
cents. TO err is human; 20 forgive
divine
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-30

When you zee it in the Preston County
Journal you may know that it IL mere
political assertion without any available
evidence % sustain il.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-30

We say it in more pity than anger that
the editor Of the Journal is honswobbled
whatever that il.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-12-04

Washington, Dec. 1.-The complaint
by President Wagner Of the American
transatlantic Steamship Line that
his steamer Genesee had been requi-
sitioned by the British at San Lucia
amazed administration officials. It is
realized that a new crisis with Great
Britain is rapidly developing. The
refusal Of Great Britain to modify
her structures on American commerce
Is increasing the resentment felt by
congressman. The latest advocate of
embargo legislation is Minority Lead
er Mann. 1t is certain that several
retaliatory measures will be introduc-
ed when congress convenes next week.
The administration has cabled Am
bassador Page at London to ask the
British government If it intends to
requisition the steamships Genesee,
Hooking and Kankakee. II the reply
Is in the affirmative the strongest pro-
test yet sent to Great Britain will be
forwarded Immediately. So far the
State department has only unofficial
information, upon which action can
not be taken.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-12-04
BETHEA TO JOIN FORD PARTY.
Lieutenant Governor Believes Motor
Makers Movement Must Ultimately
Result in Peace.

Columbia, Nov. 30.-Andrew J.
Bethea, lieutenant governor Of South
Carolina, yesterday accepted the invi-
tation of Henry Ford to become a
member OF the peace party that will
leave for Europe early in December.
Gov. Manning several days ago de-
|clined to accept the invitation because
OF official business.
Mr.. Bethea accepted in the follow
Ing telegram, which was addressed to
Henry Ford at New York:
Moved by a sense of duty and high
privilege to, serve. cheerfdf1y accept
your invitation to become a member
of the peace commission and in ac-
cordance with your request will arrive
in New York in time to sail Saturday
next. The movement begun by you
must ultimately result in peace, an
unspeakable blessing to mankind
and 1 congratulate you upon the un-
selfish motive which prompted you
to undertake such a noble and inspir-
ing task" @<'
The peace commission will sail from
New York next Saturday on a liner
which has been chartered by Mr.
Ford. More than 100 we'll known
Americans have been invited to be-
come members Of the party. John
Wanamaker, Jane Adams and
Thomas E. Edison have already ac-
cepted the invitation. Helen Keller
will also be member Of the party.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-12-04
CANADA'S ACTION HURTS TRADE
GRAIN EXPORTERS UNCERTAIN
WHAT TO DO BECAUSE OF
SEIZURE OF WHEAT
Claim That England Can Ruin Their
Business by Communicating Ships
to Carry Grain to Europe-Such Ac-
ton Will Smash Present High
Ocean Freight Rates.

New York, Nov. 29.-The COM
Wandering of Canadian wheat by the
Canadian government was interpreted
here today by grain exporters as pos
sibly the first step by England not
merely to take over all Canadian grain,
but to smash ocean freight rates by
requisitioning the Atlantic freighters.
Exporters regarded the situation as
undoubtedly serious from their point
Of view.
Julius Barnes, one Of the leading
exporters on the New York produce
exchange, asserted that the British
government could virtually drive the
American grain exporter out of busi-
ness If it chose.
'The seizure of Canadian grain, u
he said, has left us all at sea. None
Of us know just what it means, but
If the British government intends, az
Is possible, to take over all the Ca
madam crop it is going to put us in
a serious position"