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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-08-31
AGAINST HATFIELOISM

The principal reason why the present
state administration had to increase the
state tax from ONE cent (under Demo-
cratic legislature) to FOURTEEN cents
on the one hundred dollars valuation is
due to Governor Hatfield having ap.
pointed more men to Office, whose salaries
aggregate MORE per year than it took to
administer the affairs of the ENTIRE
state under Democratic administrations.
Now is there a Republican taxpayer in
the state who honestly believes that the
Governor was justified in doing this? We
want them to consider it purely from a
taxpayers standpoint and not through
partisan spectacles.
There are few Republicans in this
county who are not personally acquainted
with the appointment Of men in Preston
to public Office at handsome salaries and
travelling expenses whose duties to the
state are entirely worthless. The Offices
were solely created in order that the
opposition TO the Hatfield machine might
be silenced, that the appointees might 20
forth and preach Hatfeldism. But these
many and worthless appointees were not
able to silence the opposition to the Hat
held machine, as was clearly demon
strated by Gen. A. A. Lilly and the men
who supported him in his gubernatorial
contest against Judge Robinson. 1t is
conceded by all fair-minded people that
Lilly polled more votes in the primary
than Robinson, but the machines hold
upon the state organization was so strong
that it counted Lilly out.
Gen. Lilly and his few camp followers
may be satisfied with the perpetual PROM
Use OF the machine, but the sixty thousand
Republicans who cast their ballots for
Lilly as a protest against the Hatfield
machine will never meekly submit to the
Hatfield collar. They are going to carry
that protest to the general election. when
they will cast their ballots for the Demo-
cratic state ticket as the only means
whereby they can rid their party OF Hat
fieldism.
They frankly admit that the recent
primary election proves that Hatfieldism
is largely in the minority in their party,
but having full control of the state oreani-
cation machinery they simply count out
the anti machine candidates and declare
the machine candidates the nominees of
the party. And they emphatically de-
clare that the election OF the machine
candidates means q greater creation OF
unnecessary offices, which means a fur
Their increase in taxation. Have they any
concrete evidence to base such a predic-
ton? Most undoubtedly yes. They do
not have TO 60 back any further than the
Hatfield administration for their evil
dence. The record OF the present adj
ministration shows that it has been the
most fiagrantly extravagant in the history
OF the state. We have just pointed out
that the appointees of Hatfield are being
paid more money per year than it cost TO
run the entire state under Democratic
administrations. II the machine sue
ceeds in electing its state ticket will it
not point to it as a vindication of its
criminal extravaganza? Can our Repub-
lican brethren deny thatsit would not beP
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-08-31

The Republican press say that IL is not
fair TO cite Chas =. Hughes AZ one Of the
justices Of the supreme court who rem
dered the decision placing the Virginia
debt upon the people Of West Virginia.
II also objects TO calling attention 10 the
fact that II he was President he would
Insist upon bis decision being carried out.
IL is fair to add, however, that IL is the
general belief among The taxpayers that
had the case been properly handled the
debt would not have been saddled upon
our state.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-08-31
Girls Wearing Socks

The prevailing style in hosiery for
girls Is socks. This startling fact be-
came known when the news spread
that girl choir singers of one of the
leading churches in nearby town had
appeared wearing vari-colored half
hose that peeped from beneath skirts
not too long. The fashion spread.
Girls who have no brothers to borrow
from are doing the next best thing,
which is to roll their own full lengths
half down from the top.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-08-31
Report Of Soldiers Reunion Mt King
wood August 1894

The fact that the program for the
, annual reunion and chautauQua has
been published and the further fact
that II was with few exceptions car
ried out as published, a repetition of
the same would not be so well received
as would a simple statement OF the i'm
portant occurrences which took place
and how the attendance and interest
compared with former reunions.
II will not be amiss to say In this
connection that considering the loss I'm
numbers by death during the past year
and the further fact that with the ex-
ceptions OF Comrades A. z. Fortney.
of the Buckeye state. and Geo. w.
Wilson OF Lynnhaven, Fla, both for
mer Prestomans, all were residents Of
the county. and coupling this with the
fact that the outside attendance here
tofore was considerable, the attend
ance OF sixty-seven this year was full
ly equal to former years. and from
our viewpoint the interest was as
good. Therefore IL is fitting to say
that our organization is not dead by
any means. there are new features
proposed which IL carried out will
place us more In touch with our citi-
zenship, both young and old. II is a
sure thing IL we can attract the
youngsters and induce them to take
prominent part. we will get the
older ones. Right here permit us to
say that the address OF welcome of
| our townsman, V. B. Dunn, and the
response by Rev. Comrade E. A. Fort
ney were appropriate and we'll receiv-
ed. as was also the splendid address
OF Hon. w. G. Lavelle OF Tunnelton.
While the time appropriated for camp
fire was brief, but few had anything
to say, which perhaps was on account
of lack OF preparation. Would II not
be well hereafter, comrades, for all
who desire to assist in chunking up
the camp fire to notify the commander
OF their intentions and the nature of
their subject in advance OF reunion
and prepare for It,
Now as to the connection OF the
chautauqua with the reunion, the for
mer made good on their part, paying
the expense OF the martial band and
the expenses of the speakers, IL any
there were, and admitting the COM
| rades and their wives free to the chau-
tauqua exercises.
The names of comrades who an
swered the last roll call during the
past year follow:
Samuel Groves, James G.. Miller, c..
ID. Spencer. M. L. Frankkhouser, AL
Ian Sharps. Elijah Gale. Thomas Tur-
ner, James Grimes. Joseph T. Rhodes,
Everett Boyce. Confederate, John Wes-
ley Chidester. JAS Mechanism, David
III. Fortney, M. s. Martin, Jacob Guse-
man, James Plum, John Britton, Adam
Everetts.
The election of officers for the en-
suing term was as follows:
III. M. Hayden. Commander.
II. A. Hartley. Senior Vice Com
mander
John Turner, Junior Vice Command
er.
Respectfully submitted,
III. M. HAYDEN. Commander.
LEROY SHAW, Adjutant.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-08-31

President Woodrow Wilson bas kept M
out Of war. Candidate Charles r. Hughes
condemns the President, but he dare not
cay that he would have declared on Ger.
many and Mexico, which proves him 70
be piker and trimmer Of the ward poll
tieiaD type. He is anxious 70 leave tie
inference that be Wonld have declared
war, but he has not the courage Of HE
cunning political convictions 10 make the
public declaration. DO the people want
sucb . man for President?
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-08-31
forge Names OF Pronresslrea

Petitions fled in the Progressive
primary for the entire Republican
state ticket in New York, headed by
Governor Whitman, in many instances
contain forgeries, John J.o'GonneII, the
chairman of the Progressive commit
tee OF New York county. charged to-
night Mr.. o'Conneil declared he not
only would ask that the petitions be
thrown out in every county OF the
state. but that criminal prosecutions
be started.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-08-31
Red Heads Organize

Four hundred red heads" from In
diana Ohio. Kentucky, Michigan and
Illinois held their first annual reunion
at Indianapolis recently and organized
the Red Head League OF America 4"
The next reunion will be held in that
city in August, 1917. the league decid-
ed. Leon Louise of Anderson. Ind,
was elected supreme president. The
only requirement for membership in
the league Is that one must have red
hair.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-08-31
The United States Public Health Ser.
vice Asks DO You

Believe in national preparedness and
then fail to keep yourself physically
At?
Wash your face carefully and then
use common roller towel?
Go to the drug store to buy tooth
brush and then handle the entire stock
to see If the bristles are right?
Swat the fly and then maintain n
pile OF garbage in the back yard?
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-08-31

The one thing that every taxpayer
must forever keep foremost 10 his mind
- That the Republican state houss ma.
is wholly and solely responsible for the
Dawson tax laws, the Virginia debt. the
Increase in the state tax from ONE TO
FOURTEEN cent?, and the army Of pay
roll agents. II the Republican taxpayers
are satisfied with this Of course they will
vote for the Republican state ticket. II
they are not, then IL becomes their duty
az good citizens TO vote the Democratic
state ticket. They must choose between
these two tickets
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-08-31
KiNowooD. AUGUST 3,
DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL TICKET

DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL TICKET
For President
WOODROW WILSON, of New Jersey
Vice-President
THOMAS r. MARSHALL, OF Indiana.
United States Senator
VIM. +. Chiffon, of Kanawha.
Congressional District
SAMUEL V. WOODS, Barbour.
STATE
Governor
JOHN j. CORNWELL, Hampshire.
Secretary of State
CHARLES r. WILSON, Cabell
Superintendent OF Schools
ROBERT A. ARMSTRONG. Monongalia
Auditor
A. Z. 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 O. MAYER, Terra Alta.
House of Delegates
GEORGE SPIKER, Brandonyille.
THOMAS HOLMES, Tunnelton.
Surveyor
3. X. GUSEMAN, Reedsville.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-08-31
DO You Know That

One million two hundred thousand
Americans die each year. 1t is esti-
mated?
Heart disease, pneumonia and tu-
berculosis cause more than 80 per cent
Of deaths.
Sickness lowers earning capacity?
The U. s. Public Health Service is
the nations first line of defense
against disease?
Disease is the nations greatest bur-
den?
Sunlight and sanitation, not silks
and satins. make better babies?
Low wages favor high disease rates
A female fly lays an average of la0
eggs at time?
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-08-31


Walter Guthrie is threshing with
j. j. Kellys outfit.
Charles Deal and family visited n
few hours at s. Frank Kelly's Sunday
evening.
Rev. Nicholson was at /. A. Frank
houser's Saturday night and Sunday
| morning.
Mrs. S. Frank Kelly and son Ralpb
were at Morgantown on business Sat
urday.
Melvin Cupp and George Shaffer
nave purchased the Beerbower thresb-
ing outfit and they were out last week
threshing for some of the farmers.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Q. Kelly were
guests at the formers brother. Geo
a. Kelly and family near GAINESVILLE
last Sunday.
Oakey Foreman came to George
Spiker's Monday and helped him re
pair his thrcshing outfit and assisted
In threshing a few Jobs Tuesday be-
fore he returned home.
George Guseman visited at s. Frank
kellys Thursday and Friday.
Mrs. Clarence Jenkins of Lenox vi.
cihity came down to Ezra Kelly's on
business last Friday,
Mr.. and Mrs. Jonas Spiker and Mr.
and Mrs. Clark Spiker and tw, little
daughters, Edna and Mildred OF Haz-
elton. visited at George spiker'q Sun
day.
Hume Livengood of Cuzzart, was In
our vicinity last week again helping
Gay Guseman with his work.
Misses EuTuth and Lucy kelly wbe
visited relatives at Bolivar, Westmore-
land county and Uniontown, Pa, re-
turned hons last Thursday.
Renzie Cupp has been assisting
George Shaffer and Melvin Cupn
threshing for the farmers the past
week
The continued showers of rain Sat
urday night hindered our people from
gathering at the church here for
preaching service by Rev. F.. NichoI-
son.
Gay Guseman accompanied by Char
les Kelly and his sister. Mary M. Kel-
ly. went to Addison, Pa. Saturday af.
ternoon. Gay and Charles returned
Sunday evening but Miss Mary expects
10 remain awhile longer with relatives.
Ralph Kelly went out to Brandon
vile Thursday evening after his cou-
sin' Miss Euruth Kelly, who was 70.
turning home from visiting relatives
and friends in Pennsylvania.
George Il. Spiker and son Earl Who
are proprietors of the hustling thresb-
Ing machine, were out threshine for
the farmers in this section last week
and were assisted by Howard Hileman
and son Orval.
Rev. Carson Webster of Ohio. who
visited John @. Kelly and family =
Kelly and family, Miss nj. J. Kelly and
s. Frank Kelly and family while here
Tor short stay. returned to Mountain
Lake Park Monday. He accompaniad
Mrs. s. Frank Kelly and son in their
car to Albright Monday morning.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter ID. Smith NJ
Hazelton, who have been gone the mast
three weeks in their car visiting Mrs.
Smiths parents and other relatives in
chicago and sightseeing at other
points, returned home Sunday after
noon and came hero 20 r ty.,,, a.,
the evening and were accompanied
back home by their two little nephews
Carl and Dwight Smith. WHO had been
staying with J. ]. Ksllyis famny willis
Mr.. and Mrs. Srnith were on their trip
out west,
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-08-31

THE ARoUs wants 10 warn Wait Con
way in a friendly spirit that he must not
be luiied 70 sleep in the belief that he has
forever siIenced the woman suffrage gun
OF the gallant brother Deacon Brown Of
Che Randolph Enterprise. When the
Deacon issued bis defiant DEFY 10 all ants
70 meet him in mortal joint debate be
was not dealing in Pigment but a living
reality. Our acquaintance with the Dea-
con from the cradle 30 the present mo.
ment jnstifes us in saying that the blood
q the Old Guard courses through bis
veins when woman suffrage is afsaiIed.
So beware, Waltman. bswareg
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-08-31

We feel like advising Abe Lilly TO get
possession OF the goods before the 9TH day
OF November. After that date the goods
will be taken off the bargain counter and
placed in the keeping Of the state house
machine
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-08-31
Farmers Institute.

bet every farmer attend the farm
ersi institute which is to be held at
the Grange hall, one mile east OF
Hohr The meeting is scheduled for
Tuesday, September II, and a good
treat IL assured to all. An excellent
program has been prepared and ex-
perienced speakers will be on hand
All are cordially invited.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-08-31
Card of Thanks

We wish to thank the many friends
and neiyhbors who were so kind and
good to us during the sickness and
death OF our angel baby. Charles Wei
hngton Spencer Everly. Let us all
pray to meet him in heaven.-Mr. and
Mrs. Thurman Everly, Morgantown.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-08-31

Arrangements have been made for
holding Sunday school and grange
picnic at the Beatty chapel in the
Whetsell settlement on Saturday, Sep
TENDER 9Th. There will be vocal and
instrumental music and prominent
speakers will be present. All Sunday
schools and oranges are invited to
be present.
COMMTTTEE
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-08-31

A reproduction Of what the Wheeling
Inteiligencer, Charleston Post and their
weekly suxiliaries said about Gen. A. A.
LILY before tbe primary election and
what they are saying about Cousin
Abe" now would almost convince the
average person that the brethren have
been attending the Billy Sunday meetings
Tor the reclamation Of political sinners.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-08-31
Public Sale

A six-room Colonial cottage and two
Tote adjoining, the same in the towr
Of Reedsville, w. Va. will be sold al
public sale on Saturday, September
%, 1916. at 1880 D. m.
r. W. McCABE, Owner.
c. l.. y. HOWELL, Auetloneer,
44-2t
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-08-31

DO not be deceived by the cry Of the
Republican machine that IL IL going IN
reduce the state tax this YEAR. That's
what It did IN q previous campaign and
ran the state in debt about two million
dollars, debt which has not get been
Hquidated.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-08-31

What woeiul silence is the promise Of
public Office 10 those who sssail the
political machine. With what joyiulnes
they back-pedsl and sing the praises Of
the machine in anticipation Of the plum
falling Ia their lap
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-08-31
For Sale

30 h. p. 1916 Overland roadster, ex-
ceedingly well equipped. new 5000
mile tires, extra tires. rim and tubes.
absolutely as good as new. Will sell
cheap on easy terms. Reason for sell
ing have two cars. Address Box Ia.
N'hs"ood' w. va. 37-tf
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-08-31

We note that several Of our Republican
contemporaries are strenuously gagging
Mt the Hatfield menu, which is slightly
veneered with Robinsonism. From Lilly
dumpiings 70 Hatfield hash lie too much
Tor the brethren
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-08-31

national defense. not for national hon.
or. not for humanitarian purposes"
but only for one thing: THE PRO
FITS OF FOREIGN sPEcULAToRs.
Let there be no such terrible caIam-
ityl-La Follette's Magazine.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-08-31
For snI.

! will sell my farm a. whole or
in parcels to suit purchaser. Parties
wishing to buy can either write or
call upon owner for prices, etc.
ID. G. sTEMPLE.
Owner, Locust Grove Stock Farm,
Aurora. W. Va.
Adv--45-4t
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-08-31

The Proeressives are asked 10 gotak
under the leadership Of Penrose and
smoot IN order 20 defeat Wilson, who
has put through nearly all the legislation
The Progressives themselves demanded in
the greatest document since LincoInlp
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-08-31

a Republican talking against pork bar
rel expenditures-but this is the silly
season.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-08-31

The Democratic party did not make
unpreparedness. 1t was leftover Re-
publican condition.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-08-31

The tariff barons are entirely consistent
In their support Of the Republican can
didate.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-08-31

Hon. Bill Barnes has come out TO,
Hughes, but whoever thought he would
do anything else7
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-08-31

de appointed Democrat to Office
Is not a persuasive vote petter for the
Republicans.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-08-31

de kept us out of war; be has given
prosperity to the country. Answer, Il
you can.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-08-31

Field Marshal Sir General Karl Won
Hughes expects tn land on the Turk
some time in November.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-08-31

The affirmations of the Republican
candidate do not stand the acid test OF
analysis.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-08-31

Hughes and Humbug is alliteratiy,
and may become seriously so.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-08-31

It's the shining face, not the woeful
countenance, that people like.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-08-31
TO OUR SUBSCRIBERS

Beginning Monday, October g 1916, the subscription
price of THE ARGUS will be $3.50 the year. This advance
Is made necessary by of the fact that cost of
every single item that goes into the making newspaper
has so advanced that the present subscription price of
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and quality of THE ARGUS The difference between the
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the revenue from advertising but the margin so narrow
that the recent raise of than 100 per in the cost
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More than months notice has been given TO sub
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the increase Anyone desiring to pay in advance may
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All subscriptions that paid in advance will be con-
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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-08-31

The main issue Of the campaign l.
Woodrow Wilson. and Democrats are
pleased that II IL 20.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-08-31

The Field Marshal is called by fresh
emergencies once more to the Eastern
front.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-08-31

The American people are not going to
play with dynamite.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-08-31

Mexico needs money, but even more,
II needs wise guidance.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-08-31

Wilson has stabilized American finance
and American business.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-08-31

To President Wilson'S credit-a record
of performance.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-08-31

Mr.. Hughes has placed most of his
eggs in Mexican basket.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-08-31

Every progressive enactment ia the
Democratic party's work.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-08-31

BY the way, what is that Mexico issue?
Be explicit.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-08-31

Frank MoDsey quoting PeBrosel Satan
quoting ScFiptaresi
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-08-31

= y0a have 4 o advsr,Ise.
El Nuevo mexicano., 1916-04-06
FeIix Di0x
With Large
Force NOW
In Mexico
10y Leased Wire 10 New Mexican.)

10y Leased Wire TO New Mexican.)
WASHINGTON, April 5.-Reports
to the department Of justice indicate
that there is now no longer any
doubt that Felix Diaz has landed in
Mexico. Officials have been inform
ed that he is at the head of a consid-
erable force in the south Of Mexico
and has received material aid through
Guatemala. II is the first official in
formation of the revolutionary lead
ers whereabouts.
A propaganda in his favor along
the border between the United States
and Mexico is reported and a num-
Der of his adherents there are under
surveillance by the department
agents. Thus far, there has been little
definite information as to his love-
rents or the source from which he
obtained arms and ammunition.
II has been fairly we'll established
officials say, that he received con-
siderable financial aid in New York.
One Of his agents recently was traced
by department agents to Canada and
another was said to have left recently
for spain.
It is considered possible that Diaz
may have armed his followers In
Cuba. In this connection officials re-
today the sale about a year ago
by the United States to Cuba Of a
quantity Of old rifles.