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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-09-21
HAVE MADE A RECORD
WITHOUT A PARALLEL

Bacon resolution. which declared
against a colonial policy and gave the
Ftlipinos promise OF ultimate inde-
pendence. Every platform written by
the Democratic party OF the nation
since that time has repeated this
pledge. and now to the honor OF the
nation and to the credit OF the Demo-
cratic party. the platform pledge has
been fulfilled and the promise OF ulti-
mate independence given. Our ma
tion has thus shown itself able TO re-
sist the temptation before which mon
archies have fallen. namely the temp
,ation to exercise power in violation
OF the principles of government.
Eleventh-The list OF this admins
tration's accomplishments can not
fairly be concluded without reference
TO the thirty peace treaties, negotiated
during the first two oyears OF the ad-
ministration. with nations exercising
authority over 1900, 900. 900 OF people.
or three-fourths OF the world. In ad-
dition TO the thirty nations which have
signed treaties. three others with a
combined population OF more than
lOOO00.000 have endorsed the princi-
pie embodied I'm the treaty plan. so
that today there are less than five ma
tions with any considerable popula-
ton which have declined to approve OF
this plan, and three OF these have been
prevented by controversies still unset
tied
These thirty treaties contain three
provisions new to treaty making.
First-They cover ALL QUESTIONS
OF EVERY KIND AND CHARACTER
and provide that such disputes, when
they defy diplomatic settlement. shall
be submitted to an international tri-
bunal for investigation and report.
Second-A YEARS TIME shall be al
lowed for investigation and report,
during which there shall be nc resort
TO force. Third-The parties RE
SERVE THE RIGHT To INDEPEND-
ENT ACTION at the conclusion OF the
investigation. 1t is believed that these
provisions will by insuring time for
anger to subside. provide opportunity
for questions OF fact to be separated
from questions OF honor. and a
chance for the peace forces OF the
world to operate. make war between
contracting parties a remote possibil-
ity. These treaties not only give this
nation primacy in the matter of world
peace, but they insure a peace at home
which will enable our nation to work
out It's domestic problems and set an
example worthy OF emulation by the
'est OF the world
When before did any party, I'm so
short time. present and complete so
remarkable program for the ad-
vancement OF a nations welfare? Is
II possible that party which has
thus justified public confidence be re-
buked by the people to whose interests
II has dedicated itself?
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-09-21
The October American Magazine

An article about Charles M. Schwab
called "Schwab's Own Story" as told
by himself and his associates appears
In the October American Magazine.
This article describes Schwab and his
career, with intimate. personal stories
connected with his success
Between Two Worlds" ends and a
new serial by Marjorie Benton Cooke
called cinderella Jane" begins. There
is another dog story by John Talntor
Foote as well as another bird man
story called Loves Umpire" by Wal
ter Prichard Eaton. Jack Laits story
is Saturday at Six" and IL is fully as
funny as his previous tales.
How Was Cured OF the Bad Habit
Of Dragging" tells how a salesman
who could sell goods always lost his
customers by Dragging; Fortunes
Made I'm Popular Songs" relates how
the composers OF the melodies you
whistle made their start; and Three
Young Men with Ideas" is the story
about three young men who built up
the largest country store In America.
Then there is the state article on
Nevada, the results OF the Most Won
derfui Man Know" contest the in
teresting people and the habit depart
ments which have some unusually
good features this month.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-09-21

Il Is not strange that Il makes Mr.
Roosevelt mad 70 read over The Presi-
dents remarkable record OF reforms.
Mr. Roosevelt had more than twice as
long time In the White House az the
President has had. and yet he went out
with but a meager record in the way
OF remedial legislation II must pro
woke him 10 think that he might have
left as splendid a record as the Presl-
dent made. but for two things: First.
he lacked the DESIRE FOR REFORM.
and second, a Republican Congress
would not have Joined him in the max
ing Of such record. The President
HAD THE DESIRE for reform ana Ne
had p Democratic Congress IN sympa-
tby Flth bin. -Commoner.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-09-21
KTVGwooD VIRGINIA THURSDAY sEprEnnER s
Republicans for Cornwcu

An independent Republican organi-
zation has been formed in Huntington
for the support of John J. Cornweu
for governor and I'm opposition to
Judge Robinson. Letters arc hNing
sent to Republicans by Fred Nichol-
son. who was active for General Lilly.
before the primary. In the letter, Mr..
Nicholson says:
Remembering you as one Of these
who made such gallau. iIht fer
General Lilly and against hatnoldism
In the state, and knowing that you
helped &c snt fight "a matter of
principle. write TO ask II you think
II we made any progress towards what
we were fighting for3
ITO acknowledge leadership OF Rob
inson is TO sanction tho INSCRIPTIONS.
illegal, unconstitutional means taken
by the Hatfield crowd to beat us and
nominate Robinson. Robinson In not
the candidate with the majority OF tho
Republican voters back OF him. lie
is the candidate of minority. who
had the power to put him over against
the will %. the majority
so long az n nomination b. theft is
as good as one fairly gotten. the men
In charge at the machine will be able
To dictate nominations. no mhtter how
dishonesty and dishonoraby obtain
cd. and laugh at us for opposing them.
THE Republicans OF Cabell county
who are agains, Hatfield are organ
iziny for Cornw.ll. Mors than three
hundred grod Eepublica a have said
they will not /: aud for roltical ty-
ranny any longer This number will
grow 10 at lea. Eighteen hundred or
more before election. This IS the only
means To put out party on plane
where ov"rybrdy VIII have an equal
shov"
The Weston Democrat contains an
interview with Mr.. Jonathan Pickens,
OF Lewis county. lifelong Republi-
can, a Civil war veteran, who among
other things said;
II do not believe that the people OF
West Virginia will find any relief In
placing Hatfleld's man Friday (Judge
Robinson) In the gubernatorial chair,
as he will he compelled to do his mas
ter's bidding. and that is the reason
that / propose to valiantly espouse the
cause of the Democratic candidate,
Hon. John ]. Cornwell.an I hope with
all my heart and soul to see him elect
ed governor next November. The par
ty of Lincoln has become 80 arrogant
and corrupt in our state that II needs
stinging rebuke to bring Il to its
senses, and the only way to bring Il
about with lasting effects lis for all
Republicans who believe I'm good, hon
est government to aid I'm encompass
ing it's defeat at the polls on November
7--oust the corruptionists. and see to
IL that, by the time another election
rolls around. none but honest and in
corruptible Republicans are nominat-
ed-men free from the rule and infiu-
ence OF such men az Hatfield and his
henchmenu
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-09-21
West Virginia Democrats IN Con-
gress Trying to Secure the Loea-
tion in the State of the Big Gov
crnment Armor Plate Factory
Pensions of Widows Increased
(From Geo. WV. Summers,

| Washington. Sept. 19.--If tho Uni
ted States locates its sli ZOO. 900 armor
plato factory I'm West Virginia. Il will
not be because OF tho efforts OF Soma
tor Con. t-large How
ard Sutherland or either OF the other
Republican Congressman from the
state. Not one OF them took tho
slightest interest I'm the matter and
not one Of them made an effort tc
have the plant located I'm West yir-
ginia. Moundsville and Huntington
had delegations OF their representative
business men at the hearing before
the Secretary OF the Navy and tho
board which will locate the plant, 10
present the advantages of their re-
spective cities. The Congressman- at
large was too busy trying to get him
self elected Senator so as to continue
his $1,000 a year salary To take any
Interest In whether an industry that
Will cost $l1 100000 to install In To-
Gated In West Virginia or not. Ed
ward Cooper, representing the district
In which Huntington IN located, was
not on hand TO help that city try to get
the plant. He was too busy mining
coal and arranging for the usual Re
publican maJorities I'm the "black belt"
Senator Chiffon, who had been I'm
Charleston since the adjournment OF
Congress, came over for the express
purpose OF attending the hearings and
trying to impress the board with tho
advantages OF West Virginia for such
plant. Congressman Nicely, de-
tained by business at home, had his
secretary represent him and Introduce
the Moundsville delegation. assisting
them I'm every possible way In their
effort to get the plant. Senator Chill
ton quoted from the law that the plant
was to be located with especial refer
ence TO It's safety I'm time OF war. He
said West Virginia was created be-
cause OF its safety against an attack
Ing force and that no safer place could
be found for the plant in the United
State. lie spoke OF the coal transpor-
tation facilities and labor conditions,
as well as the loyalty OF the West Vir-
ginia people. The bo rd seemed to be
impressed with the speech OF Senator
Chiffon and the facts as presented by
the Huntington and Moundsville dele
cations and the plant may be located
I'm the state.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-09-21
The October woman's Home Compan-
ION

The October Woman's Home Com
panion is filled with interesting stories
and articles as we'll as the usual do
partments. A new serial by an an
onymous author. "The Daughter OF the
Merntns," begins; Margaret Deland's
The Rising Tide" concludes; and
there are three other good short stor-
ies about a dog and two different kinds
OF women.
Arnold Bennett, the distinguished
English novelist. contributes an essay
about Living with Your Wife or Hus-
band; Blanche Bates, the famous ac-
tress. talks about children and Ca
reers"; a man who married for love
tells about friends who wed for mon-
ey: and three women write how they
keep their servants,
Che picture section. fashions. bet
ter films. young folks interests. art
and music. besides other things. help
TO complete an unusually good num-
Der.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-09-21
Helping Hughes
Post

TO the Editor OF the World.
Everybody ought TO help Hughes.
Here are some proofs OF II which |
have received from friends all over the
country
Jake Jasper, Hunkville, Ga, writes,
For years have been manager OF q
large family and by putting them all
at work In Grinders cotton mill / was
never obliged to worry. Now, when
my little girl OF seven is out OF the
mill and I'm the hospital, and my wife
is coughing 80 the boss threatens to
discharge her. President Wilson has
gone and passed his child labor bill.
excluding my four youngest children
from work and forcing me to become n
common laborer. He has ruined my
business. Hughes would never have
done IT, ! am for Hughes"
s. Plunkett Hugers, swift Creek.
Ark, writes: II never got less than
Is per cent on money loaned to cot
ton raisers. and sometimes as high as
110 per cent. Wilson has passed a law
30 farmers can get money on forty
years mortgage at per cent or less,
right from my own governments bank.
He has ruined my business. Hughes
would never have done Il. / am agin
Wilson and am forming a Hughes Lib
erty League"
Heinrich Hociemltz, TeutonyIlle, l..
J., says: The Kaiser was perfectly
willing to help President Wilson and
to tell him what 20 do. Just as he
was settling down to good work with
his submarines, President Wilson rails
cd a technical point as TO killing OF
Americans and stopped our business,
defying the most cultured people on
earth. Hughes would never have
done that Work now for the candi-
date of the Fatherlandl Down with
wilson,"
An unidentified note signed "T. r."
says: "The preservation OF American
institutions demands that shall be in
the cabinet Who will be Secretary
OF State IL Wilson winsY Some Demo-
crat. Who will be Secretary OF State
II Hughes wins? man OF my poll
cies. Wilson left me out in the cold.
Hughes would not have done that.
will take care OF things II am I'm
the cabinet. even IL there is only iced
buttermilk and frozen turnips for
President and Vice President. Vote
for Hughesi"
President John Sleeper OF the Heav-
enly Way Four Track railroad says:
"We were about to have a strike all
over the United States 50 As 70 stop
the trains. Strikes are incidental To
business. 40 destroy strikes Is to de-
stroy business. To destroy business is
TO force me 20 let the trainmen have
good wages and shorter hours This
Is revolutionary. Hughes never would
have stopped the strike or bothered
us when we were about to see n we
could run our own business to suit
ourselves II II cost the last baby's milk
supply and killed &C. Down with Will
son and the eight-hour day"
From these testimonials II IS avis
dent that Wilson should he defeated
and Hughes elected. This will Incl
dentsliy give me a good postofilce Job.
Wilson refused II to me- Hughes
never will.
J. EPILOGUE PERKINS,
Chairman OF Coon Hollow Republl-
can League
Elkton, Md. Sept H.
New York World
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-09-21

Miss Jessie Margaret Corn and stan
ley Duncan Cobb were married 81 noon
az ihe hWne ~ the brides partnls SD
and Mrs > a osru sn Norih santa -
street When Cobb sent % the clerk
Of records once 90 set tbe marriage
license ihe CLERK refused 10 issue a.
thinking q vas a practical oke a
vas nos Until the brides mother tn
sisted that the corn-cobb wedding
vas on ne level that TIE license vas
issued Cobb sheilet out for TIE n.
cense and said he eTpecte6 % BE- she'll
ing oVi for Mrs. Cobb and ne little
nubbinsl for ne resi- ~ Ms Hfe.-E
paso Dlspaish
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-09-21
The United States Public Health Ser.
vice Asks DO Won

Maintain a polluted well and then
complain about the undertaker's bill7
Think screening is too expensive
and then blame your malaria on tho
climate7
Insist on saRltapg etgar factories
and then use q public cigar cutter7
Carry a fine handkerchief and then
forget to cover your movth when you
eoueh7
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-09-21
esnat the FIr.n

Some one describes Mr.. Hughes
campaign as sort oi Hswat me ~"
campaign. lie contents himself with
trying 70 kill insects. instead of de-
voting himself 70 large game One
cartoon represents him ~ finding a
crisis" IN the appointment of two
Democrats IN the place OF Repubii-
eana.--commoner.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-09-21
snnt fhe Lahorlnr Nan

Mr.. Hughes attacks on the eight
hour law would seem 70 indicate that
he is disposed 70 substitute swat the
laboring man" for swat The fy.T
Well, ne has et iass found a big issue.
even e nc bna lston the wrong side
of l. cnmnannar
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-09-21

Better crop conditions than in West
Virginia existed In only three states on
September 4, according TO the De-
partment Of Agriculture New Hamp-
shire, Vermont and Massachusetts, IN
the order named. had better crop con
aIlions than West Virginia. No other
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-09-21
Democratic Prosperity

West Xirginiss bank resources AZ
the Close OF the states hscsl year,
june 30 last. we're the greatest I'm his
tory. totaling i1,s8S, 1877 IN iS4
state banks over which the state au-
thorities have supervision. This IL an
increase OF over 100000 a month
over the preceding year. according to
the report Of State Bank Commission
or 3. p. Smith. now being prepared
The statement shows the state banks
have deposits Of more than $50 900 600.
an rr<4ss ..ne~f.tt, r,r,or, 80,
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-09-21

The State department has obtained
the consent OF tho Turkish govern
ment to the sending OF food and funds
by citizens OF this country TO the thou
sands OF Syrians at Mount Lebanon
and elsewhere under the Ottoman
government. who are now I'm destitute
circumstances. This brings TO n sue
cessful termination the long fight
made by Senator Chiffon and Con-
gressman Neely for the right OF our
citizens to contribute to the relief OF
the suffering Syrlans. Pursuant 10 the
resolution OF Senator Chiffon, author
izing the President TO name n day up
on which all citizens OF this country
will be called upon TO contribute 10
the relief OF the Syrians, President
Wilson is expected to designate some
day In October. Both Senator Chiffon
and Congressman Nicely are elated
over the successful handling OF this
matter as II has only been concluded
after three refusals on the part OF
TuTky. Thousands OF Syrians in West
Virginia who have relatives I'm the sec
tions involved, are rejoicing that re-
lief will now be sent TO thm, and many
have written Senator Chiffon and Con-
gressman Neely thanking them for
their efforts TO bring about the result.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-09-21
WEST VIRGINIA NEWS
FROM NATIONS CAPITAL
state equalled them. The condition I'm
West Virginia was officially stated to
bo llSS per cent OF tho average.

'NSN 'he'uNs Nho OiuCihiiy bthttu 10
DO llSS per cent OF tho average.
+
The apple crop OF tho United States
for this year is estimated by tho De-
partment OF Agriculture to be about
an average crop. but 12 por cent
smaller than last years large crop.
According TO tho Official estimates or
the department, West Virginia leads
In the estimated production OF Rome
beauties, with an estimated produce
tion of $4,000 barrels. West Virginia
Is second I'm production OF both the
Ben Davis and the Grimes Golden va
rieties. with $4,000 barrels OF the Ben
Davis aud $4,000 barrels of the
Grimes Golden. The state ranks third
In the production OF tho York Imperial
with 2S7,000 barrels, and fifth I'm
Northern Spy. with l77,0o0 barrels.
+
"Bill" Johnson, n soldier In tho Ma
tional Guard at Charleston, wants to
attend the West Virginia university
as student. The other students want
him back. for ho IL said to be one OF
the crack football players OF the uni
versity team, which needs him this
year. Congressman Neoly is trying to
have the War department arrange for
his discharge 80 he can save the foot
ball team.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-09-21

Since the Democratic Congress
passed the law increasing the pensions
OF widows OF Civil war soldiers from
$l2 TO $40 a month. the offlces OF SEN
ators and congressman have been de
luged with applications for the in
special force I'm his Office handling
these and other official matters. Con-
gresham Iittlepage is attending 20
the applications from Charleston and
ls giving attention 10 every appllca-
tion filed with him Congressman
Nicely has already filed 419 applica-
tlons for the Increased pay, although
the law has been in effect but few
days. Discussing the new law, Con-
gresham Nicely said he would always
look back with pride upon the cath
Congress for granting this relief to
the widows OF the old soldiers. lie
added that nothing he has accomplish
ed since he became a member Of Con-
gress has given him greater pleasure
than the part he played in having this
bill enacted into a law. Many OF the
letters arriving at the Offices OF sena-
tors and Congressman would bring
tears to the eyes OF the most harden
ed Thousands Of these women de-
pend entirely upon their pension for
support and the increase from 912 20
$50 a month. in the closing years OF
their lives. comes as q God-send
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-09-21

X. y. JAbI
East Pittsburgh, Pa.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-20
)Wo2M!z4N SIS s. !!z /:

Fart OF the to Increasing the strength
he greatest country In the world civilized educated enlightened We
we permit our interiors to ghten into attitude of defense
tendency OF
Eskimo. = - ~
In witness Of
Journal Gambler is an argument
against
yanced men Of have vany
obvious Tor discussion that when the civil authorities
xpooks and compel children school,
devised which sort Of instruction
not
" education that put dancing In the curriculum
Bishop Gambler
irresistible He says Compulsory education with It's
onb from the standpoint Of education attempt
throas children
children ''"e :" '"NA
ih sacred relation OF child in
Georgia Bishop keen in
school
southern Conderacy child labor
IS crime and that intteracy on
Whenever feel inclined find our
selves humng Yankee Doodle" damnng
reflect on Bishop Gambler Georgia enough
uo
Copyright Evening Mail Syndicate.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-20
OIL AND GAS
DEVELOPMENT
OF TR|-STATE
Latest Reports Of Operations 10
West Virginia, PennsV-
vanla and Ohio.

The first movement in the crude oil
market that has taken place in a num-
Der Of weeks came yesterday when
the Wooster grade of crude was adj
vanced from $3.50 to 50. While it is
not claimed that advancing this one
grade is an evidence that others will
move up it is accepted as evidence that
reduction is not anticipated in the
near future. The firmness OF the
market and general conditions are re-
Elected in the appreciation Of oil Sc
curities. For some time there has
been an advance all along the line
and a still further advance is ex-
pected.
Field Developments.
Late field developments show the
completion of many light wells and
no section promising anything better
at this time. The most Of the work
is located in old territory. much OF
which is impoverished by old wells
that have been producing for decades.
Doddridge county, West Virginia, is
completing many wells and among the
number some of the best producers in
the southwest. On Beech Lick Run,
Greenbrier district, the Hope Natural
Gas Company completed No. IA on
the Stalnaker heirs farm. 1t is an
eight-barrel pumper in the Big Injun
sand. In New Milton district. the
South Penn Oil Company's No. on
on the Stella Nicholson farm. located
on Spring run, is fair gasser in
the Gordon sand.
Two miles south of West Union in
West Union district, Doddridge county
the Mountain State Carbon Company
drilled No. II on the Lewis Maxwell
farm through the Big Injun sand and
secured a gasser with a capacity of
100000 cubic feet day. On Spring
Creek. Smithheld district, Roane coun-
ty, the Roane Development Company
has the rig completed for second
test on the ]. E. Post farm.
New Work In Spencer district.
On scaffold Run, Spencer district,
,Roane county, G. l.. Cabot has the rig
completed for test on the ]. Fl. Bur-
CESS farm. located 1000 feet east Of
production on the Harpold-Mclntosh
farm. G. L. Cabot also has the rig
completed for q second test on the
same farm. located 400 feet southeast
Of production.
On Buckeye Fork, Washington dis
trict, Lincoln county, the Eagler OIL
and Gas Company drilled No. 8 on the
Walter Hall farm through the Berea
grit and has an eight-barrel pumper.
In Duval district, the South Penn OIL
Company's No. 50 on the Horse Creek
tract is the same kind Of a producer.
Duster In Kanawha County.
In the Weir sand development on