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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-09-28
BACKED BY WALL STREET

The Republican press lays great stress
on the fact that the Wall Street gamblers
are backing candidate Charles f.. Hughes
to the limit. There is nothing surprising
about this. 1t is trite saying that birds
oil feather flock together" But do the
plain people want a man in the presi-
dental chair that is the choice OF the
Wall Street gamblers? Do they believe
that such president will be guided in
recommending legislation for the best in
terest OF the masses? Is it not reasonable
to suppose that he will be the instrument
in the hands OF the gamblers to Cypress
the common people? Has not every Off
cial act OF his life been detrimental to the
people? Take his record of governor of
New York and Judge of the supreme
court and there is nothing in it that the
people can base the faintest hope that as
president he would have q change of
heart. AS public officials compare the
records OF Woodrow Wilson and Charles
E. Hughes. Their records will show that
the former has always been for the peo-
pie while the latter has been for the
special interests.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-09-28
FACE THE TRUTH

By force OF habit, doubtless, the theory
seems to survive among many Republic
can spokesman that President Wilson'S
administration can be discredlted by mis-
representation. One evidence lies i'm the
effort being made to arouse sentiment in
the business community by dwelling in
every advertising medium they can reach
upon the increases of imports under the
Underwood tariff law, Notwithstanding
the European war. TIE effort is bound
to fail for very simple reasonable facts
riddle it.
In their tariff publicity" the Repub-
lican partisans ignore the enormous in
creases OF exports because these show the
unprecedented prosperity OF the country.
Also, they do not analyze the imports.
II they did both. they would discover the
increase of imports is wholly due to the
fact that the United States is drawing
upon all parts of the earth to secure the
materials from which 10 manufacture fine
vast quantities of supplies of all sorts
which other nations, both bellgerents
and neutrals, need at this time. Huge
though 1t be, the domestic supply of
these raw materials is not adequate 10
supply the demand, and hence foreign
raw materials are being brought in to
augment the domestic supply.
That such is the situation clearly an.
pears from new statistics on the subject
just issued by the department of com.
merce. By reducing or removing en-.
tirely the tariffs on many essential raw
materials the Underwood tariff act greatly
aided American manufacturers in meet
ing the new foreign demands upon them.
Thus millions upon millions OF dollars
have been drawn into this country in
payment OF the service rendered by
American labor ana capital in manufac-
turing these imported raw materials into
articles desperately needed by the outside
world.
The conclusion business men will draw
is obvious: The tariff should not be
changed unless conditions change. and
then should be readjusted only upon the
advice OF experts. The latter contin.
gency is provided against by President
Wilson's accommodation for the creation
Of tariff commission.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-09-28
Young Miner is Killed at Masoutowu

Frank beavers, a brakeman on a
motor I'm the mine Of the Elkins Coal
q Coke company, at Masontown, was
instantly killed while at work I'm the
mine Monday morning shortly after II
o'clock His head was almost entirely
severed from his body, only a small
strip OF skin and muscle at the back
Of the neck held the two together. He
was with a train Of coal cars, propeIl-
ed by an electric motor I'm charge of G..
~. Maxwell as motorman. Just how
the accident occurred no one knows.
but the theory is that the brakeman
threw a switch and was accidentally
caught by some projection
The victim OF the accident is son
Of Henry beavers and is survived by
wife and TIVE children tie was 26
years Of age,
The funeral services we're held at
Gladesyille church at o'clock Wed
nesday afternoon and interment was
made In the Gladesviile cemetery.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-09-28

The Republican campaign managers
are experiencing great difficulty in de-
Gliding whether they will make the tariff
or the eight-hour law the paramount
issue. They dare not say they would re.
peal the new currency law, the child
labor act, the rural credit law, the trade
commission, the tariff commission, the
anti-injunction law, or they would have
declared war on Germany or Mexico. Il
is thought that they will finally fall back
on the Anticipated tariff as their life
saver. As Gen. Golf used TO proclaim,
Protect American labor by tie broad
shield Of the American law" How the
General used 10 wrap himself up in that
mantle Of patriotism when he thought OF
the poor workingmani
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-09-28
Mr.. Darst's Reply

Hon. John Sherman Darst, from the
satrapy OF Jackson. passed a few in
terrogatories up to the Hon. John ].
Cornwell-and the reply was as sud
den and enlightning. What Cornwell
asked Darst will long be remembered
In the political annals In West yir-
ginia. And by the way OF confirming
the accusations OF Cornwell, the yot-
ers only have TO read Mr.. Darst's So
called answer.
Yes. 1 did it." said John Sherman.
my employees, whose salaries raised
to help them pay for the property I
sold them. all are well pleased with
the transaction" Guess they are. Sup
pose. for instance. one OF them con
Guided she had been finn TANNED by
our financially astute auditor. and
should by way OF eleyatlng Hades. de-
mand that Darst refund him some OF
the hard-earned. which he had so kind
ly lifted from his pay check: how long
do you suppose he would continue TO
hold a responsible position I'm the ua-
ditor's office.
But come to think OF II, what does
Darst mean, anyhow, by coming out
with a parade OF figures to sustain the
"parsimony" OF our governor? Since
when were his figures accepted as
valid or correct? 1t will be remem-
bered by the electorate OF the state.
that when the controversy arose as
to the power and expediency of the
governors borrowing money to lift
the then celebrated moratorium, Audi
tor Darst was among the state Off
Gals who undertook to prove by an
, array OF figures that the governor
could go ahead and borrow.
Well do we remember how his fig
ures were secuted and his course de-
nounced by Governor Hatfleld's per-
sonal newspaper in Charleston. Well
do we remember how the governor i'm
pressed Tax Commissioner Fred o.
Blue into service as the official zig
orator" for the state.
Did not Mr.. Blues folks audit Au-
ditor Darst and have him change his
whole system of bookkeeping in order
to whip ii into a state OF efficiency?
Mr.. Darst. Mr.. Long and Gen. Lilly
all presented arguments and figures
| intended to prove that the governor
was pursuing an extremely arbitrary
| course in refusing to borrow money
Mr ha
prevailed. How, then, can we give
\ currency to the Darst mathematics?
Mr.. Darst says that he sold the prop
erty to his employees, and that he rails
ed the salary of each employe to whom
he sold property sufficiently to enable
that employe to pay for his property
| out OF the raise, thereby leaving him
his original salary in the clear. But
Mr.. Darst says that this is right-and
so it is to be presumed that he will
| continue to provide homes for the
members of his office force and will
continue to let the taxpayers of the
state pay salaries which will be in
creased in the ratio in which our thrift
ty auditor sells them his personal
property.
"A public Office is a public trust"
said Grover Cleveland. "A public or
flee is a private snap" thinks auditor
Darst. And in the meantime Cornwell
is combing the state, enlightening the
people and turning his political X-ray
upon the cancerous conditions that in
fects the dispensation of the states
money.-Charleston Gazette.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-09-28

The people must not overlook the i'm
portance of electing members Of the state
senate and house Of delegates. It is
highly essential that those who are elected
20 the senate and house be men who are
honestly opposed TO Hatfeldism. IL will
be utterly impossible for John Cornwell
60 do much in correcting the evils Of
Hatfeldism n he is not given a legisla-
ture that will heartily cooperate with
him. If John COrnwell lie given a leQis-
iature that will stand by him he can be
depended on 70 wipe out the last vestige
of Hatieldism from our fair state which
has become a stencil in the nostrils Of all
decent people. There is no question about
the election Of Conwell, as he has the
assurance Of the support Of thousands Of
Republicans throughout the state.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-09-28
Burbank for wilson

Announcing his support OF Presi-
dent Wilson. Luther Burbank, the hor-
ticulturist wizard OF California. said
II believe him to be the greatest
statesman we have ever had"
Mr.. Burbank. the Edison OF scienti-
fc horticulture, declared that without
reserve he Endorsed the position an
nounced a week earlier by Thomas a.
Edison. Both Burbank and Edison
have been lifelong Republicans Edl-
sCn put 81 this way:
Times are TOO SERIOUS TO. talk in
terms Of Republicsnism or BemoorocI
When us America that is at stake
men have got 10 vote as Americans.
a fool or coward would have had
the United States IN All sorts OF trou-
BILE. As II f., we are az peace, the
country was never more prosperous.
and we have the strength that comes
with honor and integrity Of purpose ="
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-09-28

Tie Republican machine lied 20 the
Taxpayers in 1904 Which is the most
likely to lie to them in 1916, the Rcpub.
lican machine Or John Conwell2 l. il
not a rule in Law that when q witness
swears falsely ia one instance lie entire
evidence - thrown ont Of court Nc not
worthy Of belief? Now, The Republican
machine did lie in 1904 and il dare not
deny 1t 10 1915. John Cornwell told the
taxpayers the gospel truth 10 1904 and he
is delivering message in 1916 a. true az
the one be delivered in lgOf And tie
people are going 10 believe him and cleo,
him governor.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-09-28
COUNTY FARM NOTES
John N. Devoe, Agent
Selecting Seed Corn

III your corn has not been cut and
Is matured, now is the time TO select
your seed for the next years crop.
In TACT, you should have had the ears
marked all through the growing that
you intended TO use for seed. but You
can select them now I'm the field IL the
corn Is not cut, and If IL is you can
select 1t later on before you crib it.
but whatever you do select your seed
FOR next year. II is reasonable TO as
sumo that variety which produces
well on your farm is adapted to that
locality, so that you should select seed
from the best ears in order 20 increase
the yield next year.
III the corn is not cut 10 through
the field and carefully note which ears
you select for seed. First OF all do
not select ears from the fertile spots
in the field, but select it from places
which are averages of the soil OF the
entire field. Note the stalks and see
that II is one OF vigorous growth, good
color and erect. Select ears which
are at a convenient height to reach.
are pendant and we'll Joined to the
stalk. Examine the ear and see that
the grains are full, wide, thick and
long, and that the rows are as straight
as possible. Many cases are on rec
ord where the proper selection OF seed
corn has increased the yield from 10
to 10 bushels The seed acre of one
year should not supply the entire
quantity of seed for the seed acre the
next year. A continuation OF such a
practice will tend to decrease the
yield OF the variety on account of too
| close breeding.
AS soon as selected the ears should
| be placed to dry in position where
they will not touch each other, and
| where they will have good circuIa-
ton of air. After it has become thor
| oughly dry 1t is best to take IL down
and store II in boxes or crates covered
with screen to keep out mice and rats,
and by putting a pound OF naphtha-
lene or moth balls with each bushel
you will keep away grain moths.
The possibility of doubling the acre
yield OF corn has been demonstrated
| in many sections of the United States.
| A persistent adherence of all corn inn
| provement farmers to the motto, Few
er acres and more corn to the acre"
is certain to gradually raise the yield
of the county, state and nation.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-09-28

That the sledgehammer blows winch
John Cornwell is delivering against Hat
feldism are having their effect through
out the state is confirmed by Ira +. Rob
inson, who is the champion Of the state
house machine. Ira has become intensely
peevish and irritable because he cannot
successfully combat the Cornwcll expos.
ures OF Hat6eldism and he has begun to
hurl epithets at Cornwell. But his epi.
thets will be taken at their true value and
have no effect on Cornwell. The people
know that il was John Cornweu who
warned them a. far back a. 1904 what
they might expect II they adopted tive
Dawson tax laws and elected the Repnb.
lican state ticket and legislature, which
would b. controlled by the Republican
machine. Every one Of the Corngell
predictions came true.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-09-28

There is a report current, bat il is not
given much credence, that Judge Ira T..
Robinson IL 10 withdraw from the gUber-
material contest snd the state committee
vii select the candidate like Il did in
1908. The question is. whom could L
select that would BE- satisfactory 10 both
factionsf To our notion the withdrawal
81 Robinson would be case q Jumping
ing out Of the fryiog-pan into the FIRE.
Tie machine would never consent 70 any
one who would not subscribe 70 Hatfield
Ism and All be iniquities. Tie Lillyitss
would never agree 70 any one who could
not show The LILY trademark blown into
the anatomy. There is no scheme that
cso be devised whereby IlatGeldism caD
- saved this gear.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-09-28

There is one thing that We want TO call
the voters particular attention to, name
", that in 1916, the Republican machine
stump-speakers mot even Ira) and news
papers are not telling the people that
John Cornwell lied 10 them in 1904. Why
is this? Because they know that every
thing Cornwell told them in 1904 has
been verified by the record OF the Re
publican machine. Now in 1916 John
Cornwell is delivering another message 20
them AID the Republican machine
organs and orator. are yelling
Democratic campaign liesl' That's
what they shouted in 1904. Are you 20
ing 70 believe them in 1916 like you did
in 1904? n you do, you will be the ones
that will suffer and not John Cornwell.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-09-28
kINowooo. SEPTEMBER 90
DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL TICKET


For President
WOODROW WILSON, OF New Jersey
Vice President
THOMAS r. MARSHALL, OF Indiana.
United States Senator
VIM. l.. Chiffon, of Kanawha.
Congressional District
SAMUEL V. WOODS, Barbour.
STATE
Governor
JOHN j. CORNWELL, Hampshire.
Secretary OF State
CHARLES 4. WILSON, Cabell
Superintendent OF Schools
ROBERT A. ARMSTRONG, Monongalia.
Auditor
A. f. KENNEY, Calhoun.
Treasurer
LLOYD RINEHART, Lewis.
Attorney General
WILLIAM III. SAWYERS, Summers.
Commissioner of Agriculture
JOHN b. FINLEY, Wood.
COUNTY
Prosecuting Attorney
Sheriff
Assessor
JOHN G. MAYER, Terra Alta.
House of Delegates
GEORGE SPIKER, Brandonville.
THOMAS HOLMES, Tunnelton.
Surveyor
). X. GUSEMAN. Reedsville.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-09-28
More OF Mr.. Hughes, lodging

"Manifestly we have here an ex-
tremely intrical question OF rates and
outlay. What was the manifest duty
of the executive? Plainly to insist
that investigation should be yielded
to force. Mr.. Hughes at Springfield.
If Mr.. Hughes were engaged in an
honest discussion of the question, he
would have added that this is precise
ly what the President did. Mr.. Wilson
proposed to the railroad presidents
that the eight-hour day should be sub
jected to a limited experiment under
the inspection of commission of ex-
perts. This was the only possible
form of investigation, as nobody knows
how that day will work out in practi-
cal operation.
The railroad presidents refused and
insisted on arbtrating something
about which there is no accepted basis
OF arbitration and concerning which
there are no data upon which an ar
bitration tribunal could honestly act.
The President then went to Congress.
and Congress enacted the plan.
Within a year the country will
know the facts about the application
of an eight-hour day to railroad oper-
alton. 1t will have obtained those
facts in the only way in which they
can be obtained.
If Mr. Hughes thinks the eight
hour act is an infamous and unpatrio-
tic measure, as he pretends, why does
he not say that If elected he will advo-
cate its immediate repeal?
Is there any issue upon which Mr.
Hughes has the courage to take a def
mite, positive and unequivocal stand?
New York World.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-09-28
Farmers Institutes.

There are still two Institutes TO be
held in the county this year, at Her
ring October and 3. and at Bruceton
October and 5. The instructors are
w. II. linn. f. A. Tuckwiller and Miss
Nellie Woods. Farmers in these To-
calities should avail themselves of the
opportunity to hear the live questions
pertaining to farm development and
Improvement discussed by some very
able men.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-09-28

There is one thing that We must give
Ira Robinson credit for, and that lie be IL
manfully and Loyalty standing bV Hat.
feldism. He is determined 10 win or
lose upon that Issue He has made il
plain to all those Republicans who op-
posed him in the primary that il he is
elected there will be no removal Of "old
faoes' while he occupies the eubernato-
rial chair. And IL must BE- admitted in
all fairness that he will b. entitled 70 do
20 without making any excuses or apollo
gies for their retention. lie has given
fair warning that be will retain them. and
those who vote for lin will DO IL with
che foil knowledge that the "old faces''
are 10 remain.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-09-28
YaInable Farm for Sale.

am offering for sale the Eugene
Lauham farm, located three miles from
independence This Is valuable
property containing 45H acres. all
cleared and in good condition. Good
dwelling barn and outbuildings. II
not sold a. private sale before Thurs
day, October 8. 1916, will offer At pub
JIG sale on that date. At which time 7
will hold q sale Of personal property.
PEARL LANHAM,
4S-2t-Ady. Independence, w. Va.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-09-28

No one has stood more firmly behind
the Wilson administration than Senator
William E. Chiffon. He voted for every
one OF the Wilson constructive and pro-
gressiye policies. He has been untiring
in bis efforts in behalf OF his constituents.
Besides, he has proven himself one Of the
ablest men that has been sent from this
state since the late John Z. Kenna.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-09-28
Glass Plant Being Rushed TO Compile
ton

Work on the new glass factory is
being pushed as rapidly as possible
and 1t now seems assured that IL will
be in operation by December list next
large order was received from the
east last week sufficient to keep the
plant going to capacity for ten weeks,
and this with the orders already on
hand assures steady work for at least
fifteen months. Judging by the way
orders are coming in IL will be neces-
sary to double the capacity of the
plant within a year, which will of
course greatly add to the force en-
ployed.
Representatives from a large glass
cutting plant now located at another
point were here last week and arrang-
ed for three thousand dozen tumblers
per week at good prices This will
take about one-third of the initial
output of the factory. The owners of
this plant are now considering a prop
osition that has been made to them by
some of our citizens to locate here.
and it seems probable that they will
do so as they wer very favorable i'm
pressed with our town and with the
site and proposition offered them.
The town is going to be hard put
to house the people that will be
brought here by these plants but ar
rangements are already under way for
the construction of some houses, and
doubtless those having money to in
vest will see the opportunity that is
presented and put up a sufficient num-
Der of buildings. Right now regard
less Of these new industries we need
twpnty bnnaou
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-09-28

The people unfortunately did not heed
The Cornwell warning in 1904 and they
have lived % regret il and learn the full
hllment Of every prediction that he made.
After twelve years Of private life the peo-
pie have called forth the champion Of the
peoples rights 10 lead them b victory IN
1916 and wrest the state from the hands
Of Hatfeldism. lie has responded mag
unanimously 10 that call. That be will be
elected b. an overwhelming majority no
one questions. Even the followers Of
Hstbeldism privately admit that they are
doomed 70 defeat. The people are aroused
IN this campaign az they have never been
before, and they have fully made up.
tlieir minds 10 right lie wrong Of 1904.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-09-28

The Pinchot brothers are not working
IN double harness this campaign. While
Clifford has declared for Hughes his
brother Amos is out in a strong letter en-
dorsing President Wilson for reelection.
He is also supporting the Democratic
nominee for governor of New York.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-09-28

Col. Roosevelt announces that he is
going to Skin 'em alive" A reference
TO the newspaper files before the Chicago
convention will disclose that he was going
to whip 'em to a FRAGILE" Great is
Teddy on bombast.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-09-28

Numerous attempts have been made 10
smoke out Judge Robinson on the "old
faces" but up to date he stoically refuses
70 declare that he would eliminate one.
And why shouldn't be? Don't the ma
chine own him and would il not be IN
natural 70 discard ore Of is owa Of
springs2
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-09-28

Man With Paper--'Here's a preach
er in Syracuse, New York. declares
that the time will come when there
Yill be no liars in the world" Pes
sinlist We'll, the world is duo &c
end sometime. Canadian CourIef
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-09-28

Clifford Pinchot, the man whom Presi-
dent Taft tin-canned, has endorsed the
Hughes candidacy. Giford's endorse
ment of Hughes ought TO be worth one
vote to Mr.. Hughes.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-09-28
Uses for RaIsins and Elns.

Both raisins and figs, split omen
make good Doultices for bpiis. a snllt
raisin, placed over the gum. of ~
gives relief to the toothache sufreTer'
Figs are valuable as a Iaxative
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-09-28

II is said that the suffragists are to
raise million-dollar campaign fund,
which should make them immensely
popular with the politicians.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-09-28

What did you say, Mr.. Intellieencer,
Watch your tax ticket?' Must be out
of tune in 1916.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-09-28
Cider barrels

Don't use that old vinegar barrel n
you want good cider. but call on y. p.
Christopher, ReedsvilIe, w Va, for
any number Of new whiskey barrels.
Adv 4S-3t
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-09-28

The United States is the most powerful
nation in the world in the matter of
staple exports.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-09-28

Teddy is no more OF a drawing card
today than the late Barnum sacred
white elephant"