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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-07-20
U. s. Touring Week Stirs NOmad Spirit
of True MOtOrjNts

The country's call of the road,
sounded by the national touring week,
is singing in the ears OF every motor
list to whom vacation spells the free
and the open. When August 9Th, the
date of the week automobilists are set
ting aside for spending their vacations
in their cars. is barred on the calendar,
motorists by thousands will be on the
road from the Atlantic shore to the
Pacific coast.
No movement has ever produced a
more spontaneous or nationwide re-
Spouse. The call to come, wander
a-wheel," has cast It's spell to the re-
mote village. and into the isolation Of
the great city.
There is yet much of the nomad in
the human animal. Notwithstanding
his centuries of what he terms civili-
cation. In his heart he Is often the
gypsy. He dreams, as he works, of
fields afar. and beauty spots hidden
in the woodlands for his particular
JOY. With vacation the spell to go
forth and find them grows irresistible.
What more in harmony with modern
efficiency and love of creature com,
forts than that the nomad should do
his wondering in a motor car. The
automobile tourist is the gypsy de
luxe. Therefore, motorists by thou
sands are hearkening to the call OF
national touring week.
Newspapers, automobile clubs and
automobile dealers. at once sensing
the popular appeal of the movement,
have aligned themselves with It. The
momentum 1t has already gained will
carry the outpouring of motorists far
beyond the single week set for the
touring festival.
Take that vacation in your motor
car If you drink the full measure Of
It," is the warning OF the summer.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-07-20
SIX BILLION DOLLAR COMMERCE

with the fiscal year ending June so,
1916, Uncle Sam breaks the world record
with foreign commerce exceeding 3d.
400, 600, 900.
Under Republican tariff law and regu-
lation of commerce, in the fiscal year
ending June 80, 1912, the commerce of
the United States was 50, 800, 600, 900.
Republican spell-binders have been
wont to attribute all the trade and pros
perity of this country hitherto to Repub-
lican tariff acts and administration. II
Is interesting TO note, therefore, that
under Democratic tariff law and admins
tration the commerce of the United States
exceeds the Republican total 10y 81, 600, =
100000, or approximately 20 per cent.
The export story makes even better
showing for Democratic administration.
Though complete official figures are not
yet available for the month OF June, il il
apparent that American exports for the
fiscal year just closed will exceed 81 ,3OO,-
OOO, 900.
In 1917 Republican record was 81, 200,
600, 900. So, on the Republican theory
that the government and the tariff are
responsible for our prosperity, Democ-
racy is credited with beating the Repub-
lican export record of 1912 by 81, 1OO,-
600, 900, or % per cent; and 80 per cent
is big margin that gives Republicanism
a very odious comparison.
Then there is the third big commercial
item. which is the favorable trade bal
ance, or excess Of exports over imports.
In 1912 the Republican balance was
Sj51 900, 900.
In 1916 the Democratic balance is
81, 100, 900, 900.
Here is a comparison in favor Of Demo
cratic prosperity by a margin Of 275
per cent.
One year OF Wilson'S administration
ending June 80 last, yielded the United
States a favorable trade balance greater
than the total four years Of either Taft
or Roosevelt
The Democratic claim has never been
that American prosperity was produced
by tariff laws. The Democratic claim is
that the American people with their mag
nifcent resources Of men and soil under
free constitution and flag would reap
prosperity without tariff walls to impede
their commerce. The year 1916 brings a
splendid vindication Of the Democratic
idea
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-07-20
Equal Suffrage Workers

Miss Eleanore Raoul and Miss La
vinia Engle. two of the most earnest
and inspiring suffrage workers and
speakers now In the state, arrived In
Kingwood Monday morning and are
holding series OF meetings In various
parts Of the county. They are meet
Ing with fine success here as they
have in all parts of the state which
they have visited.
Miss Raoul has been working for the
past three months I'm the northern
Panhandle and she has aroused great
interest in that part of the common
wealth. Filled with enthusiasm for
the cause of equal suffrage she is gift
ed with the power to inspire others.
Miss Engle Is speaker OF marked
ability and has had much experience
In organization work. She has devot-
cd most Of her time to the north CEN
trail part OF the state.
These gifted women will spend this
week In Preston county working un-
der the auspices of the West Virginia
Equal Suffrage association. The CAM
paign for the adoption of the pending
constitutional amendment as conduct
ed by the state organization is meeting
with marked success and many who
were at first opposed. or at least indif-
fcrent. are now among it's strongest
supporters.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-07-20
Another 3Pnkey Story

For several weeks a story has gone
the rounds OF the county, state and
out OF state press to the effect of the
finding OF large sum of money in a
jar at her home near Albright, this
county. by Mrs. F. l.. v. Marsden. The
money was said to have been discover
ed among the effects OF the late Mrs.
Alpheus Michael. an aunt to Mrs.
Marsden, and who had made her home
with her niece for a year and a half
before her death. which occurred a
few weeks ago.
The Argus had heard the story be-
fore II appeared in print and I'm an en-
deavor to verify the facts found there
was absolutely no truth whatever in
the tale and OF course did not publish
the story. Some one Manufactured
the yarn and practically every news
paper in this section gave It publicity.
II is to be regretted that such I'M
truths should be written and surely
some day publishers will use more
discretion as to what is admitted 10
their columns, especially when Il Is
no hard task to verify the facts. In
the present instance there was no
basis whatever for the story and its
publication has caused the family a
great amount OF annoyance.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-07-20

picnic was given July 10, 1915
by Mrs. Spencer Crane. at her home
above Albright. to Mrs. Mollie r.
Crane and family. It was in effect
reunion Of the family of Cranes. as
nearly every one was present.
The large shady lawn was a de-
lightful place to hold a picnic, as its
banks Of shrubs. vines and crimson
ramblers made 1t a spot of beauty and
comfort that spread cheer among
those present. The time and place
were opportune, as Dee Crane, who is
county agricultural agent of Fayette
county, and his family, are visiting
home folks in Preston, and were pres
ent. large table was spread on the
lawn where the shade was deepest and
such a dinner was served as is a fine
art with Mrs. Crane.
The day was so delightfully."- spent
that all parted with much reluctance
and 1t is to be hoped that the reunion
thus celebrated may be repeated from
year to year.
Those present were Mrs. Mollie r.
Crane. Mr.. and Mrs. T. r. Faulkner,
Mr.. and Mrs. Dee Crane, Mr.. and Mrs.
Cloyd Crane. Mrs. Spencer Crane, Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Crane. Mr.. and Mrs.
Klet Foman. Mr. and Mrs. Charles
WEIGH. Mr.. and Mrs. C. E. Trembly,
Misses Willard Crane, Lillian Crane,
Smith Crane. Stanley Crane. Carl Min
or. Earl Gibson and K. E. Miller.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-07-20

The stork visited the home OF Mr..
and Mrs. Tom Teets Monday evening
and left to their care bouncing baby
boy. Tom has been wearing q smile
every since and was heard to say he
would soon have him out playing base
ball.
w. c. Spiggle has purchased a new
Ford touring car and has employed
Donald Teets as chauffeur.
Miss George Arnold of Davis. IL
here visiting her grandparents. Mr..
and Mrs. David Teets.
The children's day services that
were held in the Lutheran church on
Sunday. July 10th. were quite sue
cess.
Mrs. Homer Cobun and son Ralph,
of Reedsville, are here this week with
her daughter. Mrs. Tom Teets.
Charles and Dayton Wotring, who
have been employed In Detroit. Mich.
have returned home for few days.
visit with home folks Every one Is
glad to see the boys home again.
Charles Payton is here this week
the guest of friends.
Howard and Wade Stemple. OF this
place. motored to GAINESVILLE and 9TH
er points Saturday.
Charles Poorbaugh. travelling man
for Cooks Candy Co., of Meyersdale,
Pa, was in this vicinity the latter part
of last week calling on the merchants.
He was also the guest of his aunt,
Mrs. ]. c. Rinehart.
Mrs. Bessie Cole is here this week
the guest Of friends.
s. M. Powell. accompanied by his
son Harlem and daughter Miss Marion,
of Rowlesburg, motored up to our
town Sunday In their new Overland
car. They were the guests of Mrs.
Powell's son Forest, who has been
here some time for his health. They
returned Tuesday afternoon.
A birthday party was given at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. j. C. Rinehart
last Saturday evening In honor of the
22nd birthday Of their daughter, Miss
Gladys. Various games were played
and some very appropriate music was
rendered by Miss Wotring and Mrs.
Hill. after which delicious refresh
ments were served by the hostess, as
sisted by Mrs. Jessie Hill. Those pres
ent were Misses Mary King. winifred
Grimes. Ruth Teets, veda Evans. Alta
Wotring. and Messrs. Glenn Myers,
Donald and VIII Teets, Roy Lipscomb
and Forest Powell. At a late hour the
guests departed after expressing their
thanks for a pleasant time.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-07-20
Golden Wedding

On Friday last a surprise was given
to Mr.. and Mrs. J. T. Gribble of Pis-
gah. by their children in remember
ance OF their wedding anniversary.
to which the following were present /.
The aged parents. Mr.. and Mrs. J. IT.
Gribble, their children, Mr.. and Mrs.
j. p. Jenkins OF Morgantown, Mr.. and
Mrs. F. o. Shaffer OF Masontown. Mr..
and Mrs. T. B. Smith OF Plsgah. Mr..
and Mrs. w. r Gribble OF Pisgah, Mr..
F. G. Gribble Of Pittsburgh. and Mrs.
zetie NJ. Gibson OF Pisgah; grandchil-
dren, Elva. Effie, Francis, Omar. Ruth
and Edwin Jenkins. Engle, Ruby. Dor
otby. Glenn and RosaIie shaner, Her
aid and Herbert Gribble. BeryI Gibson
Mr.. and Mrs. George Yost. Mr.. and
Mrs. M. G. Parkers and daughter Mil
dred, John J. Grlbble. brother OF J.
r. Gribble. friends. Ferris Taylor and
Guy Horner.
The crowd began to gather early In
the morning and at 2 o'clock were ali
there for diner. The table was load
ed with everything good TO eat. The
parents and their children we're SER
we'd first. there being Just enough to
occupy each place. All seemed to en-
Joy the day very much. Pictures were
taken in the Afternoon and those as
sembled began to go home.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-07-20
The Country,s Greatest Asset

Life insurance experts figure that
each young man and woman of good
habits and sound physique is an asset
to the nation as producer or conser-
yer OF wealth to the amount OF $4,000.
There are In the United States 3d.
100000 children and young people un-
der % years of age. At $1,000 a piece
they are an asset OF $500, 900. 0o0. 900.
In mere dollars and cents the youth
OF our nation are worth more than our
coal. our iron, our silver, our gold:
more than the cattle on a thousand
hills; more than the grain from a mil
lion fields. And the legalized Iiquor
traffic is the ruthless destroyer of
youth. II begins the work OF destrnc-
ton before birth, handicaps boys and
girls physically and morally, and rem
ders tens of thousands not only UNI
able to produce OF conserve their quo
Ia OF $4,000, but makes of them de-
pendents and undesirables. an econom-
ic loss to the nation and a menace to
its stability.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-07-20
OLD GUARD IN SENATE

Should the Republicans capture the
Senate the seniority rule will inevitably
prevail, for the Old Guard will be i'm
the majority and the Standpatters can
name their own committee chairmen.
The small band Of progressive Republi-
cans in the Senate is steadily declining,
as is evident 10y the defeat OF Senator
Clapp in the Minnesota primaries and
the fight being made on Senator Poin-
dexter IN Washington by Mr.. Humphreys
OF the House, and the fight that will be
made on Senator La Toilette to defeat
his denomination in Wisconsin. Accord
ing to the seniority rule, Senator Gal
linger will be president pro tempore and
chairman OF the Committee on Rules.
Senator Gallinger's aversion TO every
thing progressive is we'll known and was
recently illustrated by his ability to de-
feat the confirmation OF Rublee on the
ground that he was citizen OF his own
state personally obnoxious TO him. Sena.
tor Penrose will be chairman of the Com
mittee on Finance, Senator Warren OF
the Committee on Appropriations, Sena-
tor Nelson OF the Committee on Banking
and Currency, Senator DUPONT OF the
Committee on Military Affairs, Senator
Lodge OF the Committee on Foreign Az
fairs, Senator Clark OF Wyoming, of the
Committee on the Judiciary, Senator
William Alden Smith, of Titantic fame,
of 40 A
Affairs, Senator McCumber OF the Com
mittee on Pensions, Senator Townsend OF
the Committee on Post Offices and Post
Roads, Senator Sutherland of Utah, of
the Committee on Public Buildings and
Grounds. and Senator Smoot of the Com
mittee on Public Lands. The only i'm
portant committee of which a Progressive
Republican will be chairman is the Com
mittee on Interstate Commerce, to which
Senator Cummins will succeed by reason
OF the defeat OF Senator Clapp. Senator
La Toilette must content himself with
the Committee on the Census, or on
civil Service and Retrenchment, or the
Committee on Indian Affairs, while
Senator Borah will have to take his old
Committee on Education and Labor.
How do real Progressives like the idea
oil the absolute control of legislation by
the Old Guard OF the Senate acting
through their committee chairmanships?
The tariff bill, in the event of Republi.
can success, can be named in advance
the "Penrose-Fordney Bill, )" Fordhey be.
ing the ranking member of the House
Committee on Ways and Means-F ordney
OF Sugar Trust Inter. Ocean fame. The
Republican members of the Finance Com.
mittee will be Penrose, chairman; Lodge,
McCumber, Smoot, Gal.inger, Clark oil
Wyoming, and La Toilette.
Considering the fact that the Original
Republican insurgency in the Senate, LED
by Dolliver, Beverage, Dixon, Bristow
and others, was aroused by the iniquitie.
OF the Aldrich- Payne tariff legislation
what have their sympathizers in tn,
| country to say about the renewal of tn,
old fight against privilege and favoritisn
in the framing OF a tariff bill, with tin,
reactionaries who fought Deliver anC
the insurgent senators in entire contro
| OF the situation?
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-07-20
AdmIres Presidents stand

In letter from an old subscriber
who is In entire accord with President
Wilson's Mexican policy. he writes in
part as follows:
Editor Argus: L have read with
much pleasure the enclosed newspaper
report OF a recent speech made by
President Wilson In which he makes
plain his attitude as to the situation In
Mexico.
II thrills our heart with gratitude
and gladness when we know that we
have such a peace-loving and wise
counselor at the head of our nation.
We truly believe that Mr. Wilson has
been the Divine choice In this greatest
worlds crisis.
The enclosure follows:
When the President asked the crowd
what IL desired at the end OF the
present world troubles, IL shouted
Peace" in one voice, and then he
added that his wish was Permanent
peace"
II hear some men say" he said,
that they want to help Mexico. and
the way they propose to help her is to
overwhelm her with force. That is
the wrong way as well as the long
way.
After fighting them you would
have a nation full OF justified suspic-
ion. Thus you would not help them.
You would shut every door against
you.
What makes her suspicious Is that
she thinks we do not want to serve,
but possess her. And she has justif-
cation for these suspicious I'm the way
some gentlemen have sought to ex-
plot her possessions.
II will not serve these gentlemen,
but i will serve all Americans by
trying to serve Mexico herself.
"The way to establish our sover-
eighty is to respect hers"
The President added that he be-
lieves in the old Virginia bill OF rights
which declared that a country may do
as it pleases with its own government.
This information, the President
said, was for those gentlemen who
would butt in"
The President declared that the
merchant marine, which some are so
slow in giving u.s." will be a great
help to the business interests OF the
United States.
In order to gain foreign business
however, he added, it will be neces-
sary for American business men to
| adapt the goods to the demands OF
| other countries and not try to force
| their own ideas on other markets
Salesmanship, he said, would 20 hand
| in hand with statesmanship after the
close of the war.
| No more patriotic or enthusiastic re-
| ception has greeted the President
| lately than that which he received
here. Thousands OF people lined the
| streets through which he passed and
when he entered the hall the entire
audience arose and waived American
/ flags.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-07-20

Prof. Samuel J. Macwetters will be
at the Chautauqua at Mt. Lake Park
during the time OF the Sunday School
convention for Preston county, which
meets at Terra Alta early I'm August.
He has also been secured to attend
the convention. and will be one OF the
many noted workers there. Homer
Rodeheaver. the evangelistic singer,
will have charge OF the music. Dele
gates should secure their credentials
from the county secretary at once.
The following is from the Boston
Transcript: st. Paul, q Biblical
Drama" has been arranged by Pro-
fessor Samuel J. Macwetters from
scriptural material alone. the whole
story being told I'm the words and
phrases OF the Bible. Beginning with
the dramatic picture of the stoning of
Stephen. at which there stood by con-
sentfng the young man Saul. the mar
rative is followed closely as narrated
in the New Testament
Incident after incident brings out
the growing conviction and light I'm
the heart OF the tent-maker OF Tarsus
until he stands forth as the great pre-
tagonist OF the Gospel.
1t Is needless to say with what vivid
ness and power this story appeals to
It's hea, ers. for II long has been ac-
knowledged that some of the scenes
and impassioned utterances of this
narrative reach the climax OF elo-
quence and elemental force In human
speech.
Professor MacWetters, who is en-
dowed with dignifed and striking
personality and a rich voice OF un-
usual compass and power, has made
himself master OF his subject. He is
in harmony with its deeper spiritual
phases. The result Is at once a sym
pathetic recital OF the great story, and
setting forth of the Pauline vision
OF Jesus that stirs and thrills all his
hearers. The great apostle to the
Gentiles is seen in all those varying
moods that have made him so vital to
the searching modern spirit. He is
seen as the contending men of his
time knew him. supreme intelligence
shot through with a passional devo-
ton that made him. next to Jesus, the
most compelling personality. perhaps.
that ever moved among men.
In two or three OF the incidents as
portrayed In this picture of Paul Pro-
| lessor MacWetters showed a profound
understanding of the underlying mo-
tives OF the narrative. Never for a
moment, therefore. was the dramatic
quality OF the story suffered to hide
the pathos of the cross or its appeal
to the human heart. All who heard
this tale OF life lived in divine obed-
fence to the Christ realized that the
drama OF st. Paul Is. at bottom, a
drama of life itself on its immortal
| side.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-07-20
Resolutions of Respect

In memory of Bro. Earl M. Lantz,
who died July 3rd, 1916. Once again
death hath summoned q brother Odd
Fellow, and the golden gateway to the
Eternal City has opened to welcome
him to his home. Brother Lantz was
one of the most useful citizens of
Kingwood. His integrity in business
life was universally recognized and
highly appreciated. In the forward
movements of the city his progress
sivness OF spirit and persistence Of
optimism were counted to be yalua-
BILE assets to the community. The in
fuence OF such life was by no means
confined to our own neighborhood
We commend to others his attitude to-
wards life, for seldom do we have
the pleasure of greeting a brother so
genuinely happy or agreeable. He
has completed his work In the ministry
to the wants of the afflicted, in shed
ding light into darkened souls and in
bringing JOY into places of misery, and
as his reward has received the plau-
dit, well DONE" from the Supreme
Master.
And whereas, his spirit has taken it's
flight into the realm of the great be-
yond;
And whereas, he has been a true and
faithful brother of our mystic order.
therefore, be II
Resolved, That Kingwood Lodge
No. 1O7, l. o. o. f., and function
Encampment No. ~ OF the Grand
Lodge of West Virginia, in testimony
OF their loss, be draped in mourning
for thirty days and that we tender
to the family OF our deceased brother
our sincere COINCIDENCE In their deep
affliction. and that a copy of these
resolutions be sent to the family.
FRANK NJ. PATTERSON.
CHARLES BROWN,
s. w. WARNER,
I. o. o. F. Committee.
CHARLES BROWN.
o. c. CORRICK,
JOS, F. WHITE,
Encampment Committee.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-07-20
kiNGwOOp. JULY 20
NATIONAL TICKET

For President
WOODROW WILSON, of New Jersey
Vice President
THOMAS h. 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 X. WILSON, Cabell
Superintendent of Schools
ROBERT A. ARMSTRONG, Monongalia.
Auditor
A. T.. KENNEY, Calhoun.
Treasurer
LLOYD RINEHART, Lewis.
Attorney General
WILLIAM III. SAWYERS, Summers.
Commissioner of Agriculture
JOHN ID. FINLEY, Wood.
COUNTY
Prosecuting Attorney
X. l.. BROWN, JR., Kingwood.
Sheriff
f. NJ. LANTZ, Kingwood.
Assessor
JOHN @. MAYER, Terra Alta.
House OF Delegates
GEORGE SPIKER, Brandonville.
THOMAS HOLMES, Tunnelton.
Surveyor
s. r. GUSEMAN, Reedsville.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-07-20

Are you for Democracy's constructive
program Of the Federal Reserve Act. the
Federal Trade Commission, the non
partisan Tariff Commission, the Rural
Credits Act, the Federal Shipping Board.
and Agricultural Extension? or are YOU
for the Republican predatory program Of
high tariff, ship subsidy and Wall Street
control oi industry and finance? Are you
Tor public or private Interest," The one
means prosperity Tor the few the other
means prosperity for al
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-07-20

During fifty years Of Democracy fol-
lowing Thomas jefferson 50 per cent Of
American exports we're shipped in Ameri-
can bottoms. This compares well with 8
per cent under fifty years Of Republican
high tariff propaganda. In three years
Of Democratic administration under viii
son much Of the lost ground has loen
recoyered-American registry covering 30
per cent Of The present tonnage cleared
and with Tie passage Of the new shipping
bill creating n Federal shipping board
and merchant feet Of go government
transports, The American flag will again
become conspicuous IN International trade
upon the high seas