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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-11-16

Indiana, also a close state, has voted
for Wilson.
TO be very exact about such matters
1t will hardly be possible for Mr.
Hughes to admit defeat even when he
receives the official count from Cali
fornia. After that the electors must
meet and cast their ballots Messen-
gers must then carry the news to Con-
gress, which in due course must de-
clare the result. In all these processes
those who are precise in legal training
cannot fail to see at least Q chance OF
irregulRrity or accident,
The trouble at Republican headquar-
ters Is that all hands have undertaken
to make politics conform to jurispru.
dence. They not only think they are
dealing with positive law. but they
imagine that admissions on their part
have the force OF positive law. 1t ia
plain to everybody else that no con-
gratulations extended to President
Wilson will re-elect him If the cleo
toral votes happen to be against him
later on, but obviously enough, men
who believe they are engaged in Judi
cial proceedings can extend no felici-
tatiens except fr9m the last ditch OF
law,
Nobody is disposed to complain be-
cause the Republican managers are
watching conditions closely, That ia
duty as we'll as right. What must
be objected to is the assumption that
small Democratic plurality In one
state is less conclusive than small Re-
publican pluralities In several other
states. While hesitation I'm the ac-
ceptance OF election returns, even
when all the probabilities confirm
their accuracy, may be I'm accordance
with the ireh;eiaa' rules 9f eyidencG
which an honorable profession has es-
tablished, Il Is most emphatically in
conflict with honest American tradi-
tons.
Among the essential principles OF
our government" as laid down by
Thomas Jefferson I'm his first inaugur-
al, was absolute acquiescence in the
DECISIONS Of the majority the vital
principle Of republics, from which
there is no appeal but to force, which
is the vital principle and immediate
parent of despotsm"
When the decision of the majority
bes been duly ascertained in the usual
wqy' no ciuzeD, pg m2qer bow emf
nent or how learned in the law, al
vests himself Of any rights and privi-
lesss by recognizing Il. u be is found
to be In erreT, ns decEee from the
bench is necessary to set him right.
The corrected vote itself will oyerrule
him. Furthermore, unless he chances
to be a contract lawyer. he will have
pleasure in the reflection that he yield
ed promptly and generously in true
American fashion 70 spat 1t least ap-
peared to be the voice OF the pebpie.&
World
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-11-16
CornwelI's aieetioa

The election OF John ]. Cornwell
governor Of West Virginia is a victory
for better government In this state
II means the overthrow OF the machine
that has been built up within the Re
publican party until II became more
powerful than the voters OF tho party
Itself u means a return to sane.
economical enJ' progressive govern
ment in West Rirsinit. " ' s'Yt.'-
Powerful forces were errayed
against M CQrnweH The state
house machine pas forth iAe greatest
effort OF It's existence 10 accomplish
his defeat lie was misFoprsssnted.
mallgned and abused as have been few
candidates for the Office OF governor.
~ trick was too low. no subterfuge
too dirty for unyse who sought to de-
feat him and TO continue the mseO;ss
IN power
But the people Of West Virginia
knew the high character OF John Germ
well, knew that he would make a gov
ernor Of the highest type. that ne
would devote himself 10 the best Inter
ests of ~ the people Of the state. and
they have elected hiw Geejr governor
by . handsome plurality.
The Advertiser congratuletes Mr.
Cornwell; and Il congratuiates ths
people Of West Virginia ,--Advertlser
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-11-16
tuberculosis Week December 3 TO 10

tuberculosis week will be observed
all over the United States. IL is an
annual educational movement conduct
ed under the direction OF the National
Association for the Study and Pre-
vention OF tuberculosis. It is a cam
paign TO present this subject I'm a
weeks time to the greatest possible
number or people. Three special days
are provided for. namely. medical ex
animation day. Wednesday, December
9th, children's health crusade day
Friday. December Sth. and tuberculo-
sis Sunday. December 3rd or 10th.
Medical examination day-On this
day there will be an effort on a ma
tional scale to induce every one. sick
or well. to have an annual physical
examination. Careful Investigations
nave shown that the physically per-
feet man is almost impossible TO find
DO you have your body inspected at
regular intervals to see if there are
any leaks or breaks in your human
machine? Are you sure you are per-
feet physically? If you think you are
or you are not, you would better ar
range for careful medical examina-
ton. Send for the medical examina-
ton circular.
Children's health crusade day-this
day will be devoted to interesting chill
dren in schools and elsewhere I'm
health plays, compositions and stories
on matters of public health, especially
tuberculosis and in the sale of Red
Cross seals, the proceeds of which are
used for tuberculosis work. Organize
health crusaders league. A modern
health crusader is a boy or girl who
interests himself actively in his own
health and the health OF others. seek
ing to conform to set of simple health
rules, The importance of instructing
children in personal hygiene and in
what they can do to raise the health
standard of their community cannot be
too strongly emphasized Teachers.
send for health crusader circular.
tuberculosis Sunday-A sermon or
Drlef talk in connection with some
service. a discussion before a young
peoples society or some other special
group. Emphasis is especially laid on
the great good which will come from
an increased knowledge of the nature
OF the disease and the methods of pre-
vention. Spread the gospel of good
health during tuberculosis week. Min
listers, teachers, physicians and lay
men can obtain literature for the
preparation of sermons or talks or
for distribution, without charge. Give
number of pieces you want. Send pos
tai to DR.. Harriet b. Jones, Elk. Sec.
w. Va. Anti-Tuberculosis League,
Glendale, w. Va.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-11-16
Making Prohibition Mean prohibition


The addition Of four more states "a
the prohibition column comedies with
hearing I'm the United States Su-
preme Court 10 test the constitution
ALT Of the so-called Webb-Kenyon law
passed by Congress over the veto OF
President Taft as long ago as 1912.
This statute makes Of intoxicating
liquors an Legitimate article OF inter
state commerce the moment they at
tempt 70 pass from a wet state into a
dry state, there to be received, pos
sessed or sold" either in The original
package or otherwise" 10 attempts.
In other words. to overcome the "origi-
nal package" rulings OF the United
states Supreme Court in respect to the
Congressional power to regulate inter
state and foreign commerce which
have been the law OF the land since
the great Brown vs. Maryland decision
Of eighty-nine years ago
Obviously. therefore, che Webb
Kenyon law presents 20 the Supreme
Court a hard nut TO crack. President
Taft's veto rested on the ground that
Il delegated 10 the states a power TO
regulate interstate commerce which
has been given BY the constitution e1-
clusiTeiy 20 Congress But as Con
gress has been sustained IN extending
regulation 20 prohibitions as IN the case
o. lottery tickets when pubic genti-
ment had grown % consider them an
evil, % II Is now being argued that
With half the country's area taking
that view Of the liquor trafHc Congress
may be sustained 10 this case
But whatever the judgment Of the
court. Il will be one q the profoundest
public interest n the Webb- Kenyon
law Is upheld, a lot Of hypocrisy wiII
be squeezed out Of prohibition voting
thereafter. a vote for Il will then
mean some prohibition for the voter
e Weli O. for the ofher fellow.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-11-16
Congress Votes % Millions for Agri.
culture


In the November Farm and Fireside
the report is made about the appro-
priation made by Congress for agricul-
ture. II says
BY the agricultural appropriation
act for 1917 Congress voted the De-
partment OF Agriculture $24,94S.852 to
continue and increase its work. Other
acts bring the total budget available
for agricultural purposes to over $685.
100000. This figure does not include
any of the $7OOOO.0OO provided by the
Federal aid road act for road building
during the next nine years.
Included in the $4,000, 900 odd dol
lars is a million and a quarter set
aside for the eradication of foot-and-
mouth disease and other epidemics
which may threaten the farms OF the
country: but il is an emergency fund
and will not be used unless there is an
outbreak,
Other important provisions and new
legislation contained In the agricul-
tural appropriation act are:
Appropriation Of $4,000 for market
news service for live stock, meats and
animal products.
Cooperative employment Of market
ing agents in the various states.
Appropriation OF $4,000 for mar
ket news service for fruits and vege-
tables.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-11-16
HnN 10 Nake Good Rrend

The November Rsrm and Firesidc
says.
Because Il is difficult to maintain
the proper temperature. winter Is the
poorest season Of the year for sue
cegsful bread-making The tempera-
tufe Of ne dough shodj1 reuge be.
tween 10 and 90 degrees, &pendlne
on the season The dough should be
kept ~ 7g degrees IN GUNNER and %
degrees in whites,
Heavy bread is caused by an unfay-
orabie temperature old yeast, or the
use Of poor -four that IL, hour that
does not contain the proper amount OF
gluten Keep the temperature below
IS degrees ahg he aciion Of the yeast
will be retarded until higher Jemper-
ataFe Is maintained Continued low
temperature means hesVy bread.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-11-16
APPRECIATION

We take the liberty OF extracting
the following from a letter received
from a Republican friend:
Your editorials convinced me that
1t was to the best interest OF the whole
people that Woodrow Wilson and
John Cornwell should be elected and 1
voted accordingly aud am pleased to
read that both have been elected. The
last sisue of your paper before the
election was the best that has ever
come from the press in Preston county
in my day. Permit me to extend my
heartiest congratulations"
1t is such kindly expressions of good
will that makes the editor feel that his
labor is not all in vain. 1t is not Of
ten the editor is given a word of cheer
and appreciation. Too frequently 1t
is knock instead OF boost,
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-11-16
Commissioners Sale
l. j. Blaney's Admir-. VS.. i. J. Blaney's
Hrs. ct als.-In Equity.

1. J. Blaney's Admir- VS.. l. ]. Dlaney's
Hrs. ct als.-In Equity.
By virtue OF decree of the Cir
cult court OF Preston county, West
Virginia, rendered in the above STYLED
cause, now pending in said court, the
undersigned special commissioner will
offer for public sale at the front door
of the court house OF said county on
MONDAY. DECEMBER IL, 1916.
the following described real estate de-
creed to be sold in said proceedings:
lO9.Sl acres of land situate in VAL
ley district. Preston county. West vir-
ginia, the purchaser TO take the fee i'm
the surface of said land, and a right
OF way from said land to the county
road. the purchaser to have possession
OF the house, barn. outbuildings and
~ acres OF said land Immediately, and
to have the possession OF the balance
of 67.S1 acres at the death of Leanna
Blaney. widow OF said l. j. Blaney,
said widows dover rights having
been heretofore set out in this suit.
by commissioners appointed by said
court for that purpose. and reference
is here made TO files of this cause for
a complete description OF the same.
This being part OF the land conveyed
by John Royse and wife to Isaac j.
Blaney by deed dated September goth,
1896. and recorded in the Office of the
clerk of the County court OF said Pres
ton county, in deed book No. so, page
433. and said right of way from said
land TO the county road being convey
ed by II. NJ. Everly to said Joseph
Royse, and included in the above deed,
to said Isaac j. Blaney. Said right of
way is subject to the joint use OF For
ney Blaney. There will be reserved
from said conveyance and from this
sale, the coal and mining rights con-
veyed by Isaac j. Blaney and wife to
/. w. Semans and others, by deed
dated February 9th, 1903, and record
ed in the office of the clerk of the
County court of said Preston county
in deed book No. 102, page 1872, to
which reference is here made for a
more complete description OF tho
same. There will be sold, however,
with said surface. one acre OF coal un-
der the dwelling house. The purchas-
er will get immediate possession of a
good farm house, barn and other out
buildings. The land to be sold is
good farming and grazing land, nearly
all under cultivation and the uneulti-
waited parts we'll timbered
TERMS OF SALE-One-third of the
purchase price to be paid on date Of
sale, the balance to be paid in one and
two years from date of sale, purchaser
giving interest bearing notes f,~ de-
ferred payments with approved 8 ur-
ity. and vendors lien to be retaA.aed
in the deed for same, to further secure
said deferred purchase money, pur-
chaser to have the privilege OF paying
all cash, or more than above prescrib-
ed, and also privilege OF taking up de-
ferred purchase money notes before
they are due.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-11-16
Nation Goes Marching On

A dramatic change In the election
returns. the shifting of the political
balance, which still maintains the
ideals OF the nation from sordid Wall
street to the great distances of the
west, has resulted in the election OF
Woodrow Wilson as President of the
United States.
The early pessimism has been turn
ed into one OF triumph and the peace
of mind which comes from not victory
in the sense OF victory. but In broad
er way that the ideals for which one
has stood have been approved of by q
majority of the American people.
To elect a President without the as
sistance OF the effete east is indeed
encouraging to those who have visions
OF the future. The great west has
| spoken, and combined with the vote OF
the south, has retained the govern
ment for the present from handful
OF individuals whose God is gold and
whose proper is one of thankfulness
that they are not like other men.
Woodrow WILSON is symbolical OF
government by the people, while Mr.
Hughes was the chsen leader OF those
elements that believe that they should
delegate who should rule, Wall street
always believed In the close relation
between finance and government, and
Wall street has always been able to
prevent divorce OF these two, by i'm
mense contributions to campaign
funds and the creation of hydra
headed system of organization which
spread oyer The eastern thlckly popu-
lated states every four years and by
the very fact Of perfect organizstig4
we'll oiled by money, ate up all oppo.
sition and triumphed,
There Is nothing that has happen.
ed since the inception of the republic
that is more encouraging 10 our ma
tional life than the expression as watt
ed eastward from the west. Not only
does Il make the great section on the
other side Of the Rocky mountains 10
be conjured with. but It gives tiis eIec.
torate Of those states a new sense OF
citizenship I'm that I'm the future they
will more than ever contribute toward
shaping the destinies of the nation,
and that iRey no longer win be con-
sidered suburbs OF New Ssrk
Theyictory Of Woodrow Wilson is the
beginning Of new era in American
politics, and this comment is not made
because OF craftsmanship, but becsuss
OF a belief that II the forces that lab
ored and lost for Mr.. Hughes should
have won, 1t would have required an
other decade for popular government
to have regained Lhe ground lost. be
cause at this period in our history
popular government has not friend
iq TIE world except the Democratic
party.
Woodrow Wilson's re eiectl0D v one
Of the real achievements Of the Demo
cratic party IN It's long history Of sue
cesses and vicissitudes 70 overcome
the many influences. some OF them OF
a sinister nature, that worked to de-
feat him seemed an almost insur-
mountable barrier But with a stead
fastpess Cf purpose and q devotion to
ideals he has WOO The victory Is par
TALLY due 70 the popularity W 'ne
President, but Just as much to ne
fact that the party stasds for some
thing, II 10 constructive end ibe
American people refuse BY their ns-
ture to turn back, and the Presidents
election means that we are marching
on Charleston Gazette.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-11-16

The severe legalistic mind OF Mt
Hughes, seJutipizing narrowly eyery
remote possibility and Technically, re-
fuses to concede the reelection ol
Mr.. Wilson until the Official count IN
California shall have been completed
Meantime the unofficial figures show
that Mr.. @psCp has carried the state
Hiram Johnson, the RepuDllcFp goyer-
nor, admits w. The newspaper press
entertains no doubt. Men who lost
money on Mr.. Hughes are paying their
wagers. There IL no more reason to
suppose that California has voted lfor
Hughes than there is TO believe hat
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-11-16
Commissioners Sale
:. Il. Wilkinson We. A. II. Cuppett's
Adm. and Hrs.-In Equity.

c. h. Wilkinson We. A. r. Cuppett's
Adm. and Hrs.-In Equity.
BY virtue of decree of the Circuit
court of Preston county, West Yin.
ginia, rendered in the above STYLED
cause, now pending in said court, the
undersigned special commissioner Will
offer for public sale, at the front door
OF the court house OF said county on
MONDAY, DECEMBER IL, 1916.
the following described real estate. de-
creed to be sold in said chancery
cause:
20 acres of land, more or less. sitI-
ate in Grant district Preston ,e0untg
West Virginia, between tie towns n
Bruceton and Brandonville, on thg
pike. adjoining lands OF Floyd Cals
and others. This is a good farm,
about 45 acres cleared and under
fence, without buildings. and aFs
acres OF the surface vein ~ coat witt
be conveyed with the surface; all oths
err coal and mining rights to remove
the same are reserved the same hay.
ing been previously sold This being
the same land sold and conveyed by Q.
2. Wilkinson and wife to a. r. Cum
petit. deceased, during his life time, by
deed dated the 21st day of April, 1919.
snd recorded in the office OF the clerk
Of the County court OF PrestDh eoaifgs
Vest Virginia IN deed BOOK No 49,
page 29i. to which said record refer
ence IS here made for complete Dc
gcriptipR. 'fhs timber On ne uncless,
ed land win be sold with the surfaces
This property was conveyed as abaYs
sel out for consideration OF $4,000 90.
TERMS on SALE oae.thlrd OF tho
purchase price, cash On hand, or no
much more Of the purchase price na
the purchaser shall elect to pay. the
remainder Of said purchase price to be
Rsiq N or before ono cad two Seass
troh dal6, with intorest at b psr eh,s
the purchaser giving security for az
deferred purchase money notes. 70 Ls
approved ~ the special oammissieBep,
and 90 further secure inc payment b,
said deferred purchase money ven.
doris lien Will be retained on the face
OF the deed Of conveyance.
Sale to commence at II o'clock a m
] y. Gibson
special ceniiniAei6dtt
= j. " Watson, clerk OF the ele,
eqlt court Of Preston county, wss.
virginia, certify that 3. Y. Gibson the
special commissioner named above has
given bond, with good security. as re-
quired by the decree for sale in said
esgse. end according 10 law,
." Nv WILSON. CLERK.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-11-16

with the election o. John T. Corn
we'll the state is assured Of the sblsst
governor Il mas had for a score OF
years. The only regrettable thing in
that connection IL that there are
enough hold-oyer Republican State
Senators 70 interfere with the con
structiye policies he has in mind
Parkersbufg Sentinel.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-11-16

No one fought more earnestly OF
loyalty for woman suffrage than did
Deacon Brown OF the Randolph Enter
prise. The Deacon's pen and voice
were in evidence from the opening to
the closing Of the campaign, but he
never faltered or cried for quarter.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-11-16

IL is related that the Newburg 20
litician-twins. Jake and Allen, had
made all arrangements TO be In Char
lesion on March 4th, but at the earn
est entreaty OF Col. Jud Orr the twins
have cancelled their previous arrange
ments and will seek the uncut timber
while the inaugural bail holds the
boards. Oh. you cruel Judson
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-11-16

After hearing from New York, New
Jersey, Massachusetts,, Illinois and
Pennsylvania the Republican stand
patters proceeded to celebrate the
election OF Charles E. Hughes. They
mistook the voice OF Wall street for
the voice Of the people, but when they
heard that mighty shout from the wild
and wooiiy west they recognized it as
the real voice OF the people
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-11-16

Those pay rollers who had made ar
rangements to remain in Charleston
for four years more have by the cruel
hand OF fate been compelled to make
other arrangements to move their bag
and baggage
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-11-16

The books at Charleston will be
opened after the 4th day of March.
which will give the people an oppor-
tunity to learn how many pay rollers
can be dispensed with without Grip
pling the service, even though 1t does
send the pay rollers limping home
ward
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-11-16

The great majority Of the American
people did not only believe. but they
knew, that Woodrow Wilson had kept
this country out Of war. That's why
they gave him a vote Of confidence by
a reelection.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-11-16

Il was joyfully expected By the
county committee that the flying
squadron would produce the three
thousand majority for Ira, as announ-
eed By It's circular to the faithful. But
e fell more than one thousand behind
the breastworks. Il has been sug-
sested had the squadron made a sec
ond trip SC would have Topped on an
other thousand.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-11-16

The people. irrespective OF their
party affiliations. will rejoice that the
battle-scsrred veteran, Leroy Shaw,
has been elected to the House Of Dele
gates. That he will faithfully repre-
sent the people no one will question.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-11-16

Well, the flying squadron had q most
hilarious time travelling through Pres
ton, and Ira's personal invitation to
the boys to come to Charleston and
witness his inauguration as governor
was received in the spirit in which II
was given.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-11-16

The business OF the United States
government will still be transacted in
Washington for the next four years
instead OF Wall street, as was fondly
hoped for by the interests.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-11-16

1t is freely admitted that California
votes progressive, and The Argus an
xiously awaits the analysis OF Judge
Joseph Shaw on that vote for Wilson
and Johnson.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-11-16

Now that the election is over and
the shouting has ceased It is up to us
to get down to brass tacks and try
and keep pace with peace and pros
perity.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-11-16

II you want a real live newspaper
that will give you the news without
bias or prejudice subscribe for The
Argus. 1t is the only genuinely pro-
gressive paper in the county.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-11-16

Nowhere was Hatheldism given a
sounder drubblng than in the motor
tous black belt. Four years of Hat
ieldism was too much for the white
element.