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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-09-07
Corrupt or CIean EIeetlonsi

The country should awaken to the
fact that a great struggle is taking
place in Congress between the powers
Of corruption and tho forces OF pure
government.
This struggle Is going on over a
bill for doing away with the corrupt
practices In federal elections.
II is a bill directed against the buy
ing Of elections.
This bill is called the owen corrupt
practices act and wHs introduced at
The beginning OF the session by sena-
tor owen
Every Republican In the Senate is
opposed to 1t except cix or eight Of the
old insurgent group 4 minority Of
Democrats also are opposed TO II.
The party opposing a corrupt prac-
tices act now can do 80 for only one
reason. That reason IS that that par
" intends to use a great slush fund In
the campaign.
There is only one reason why an IN
dividual Senator or Representative
should oppose the owen corrupt prac-
tices act. The reason Is that in his
own state or district he wishes to give
a free hand to money as agsins, man
hood 10 eiections
II the Owen corrupt practices act IS
passed, II will put on the trail Of ey-
cry man and every committee, IN syers
state, congressional district. or city.
the bloodhounds Of the department Of
Justice, n a federal election is bought.
---F--
All especially GOOD ones
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-09-07
A Wizard of Industry

The annual report OF the Ford Mo-
tor Company shows a profit for the
last fiscal year of $59.994,11S, of which
Henry Ford's share as holder of 57 per
cent OF the stock is $S4 ,196,647.
At this rate of addition to the for
tune he already possesses, Mr.. Ford
will soon enter the Higher sphere OF
wealth occupied by Andrew Carnegie
and John ID. Rockefeller. His riches
will rank with the few monumental
fortunes of the country. but with es-
sential differences I'm the method and
manner of accumulation.
|. In the first place, the Ford fortune
has not been amassed from a public
necessity like oil or steel. II has been
created from motor vehicle which
people got along well enough without
until it's inventor with a wizard hand
evolved the need for IL and made II
quasi It is fortune, more
over, acquired strictly through manu-
facture and under no conditions OF
monopoly or oppression. The Ford
concern has never had to keep NOR
que for the terrorization OF competi-
tors. II has paid is employees the
highest wages and given them a share
OF it's profits, II has established the
policy of allowing the public rebates
and reduced prices.
Perhaps the conspicuous thing about
the Ford millions is the moderation
shown in acquiring them. A great
fortune based on policy and decreas-
ing is unique monument to the gen
ius OF the man who created it.-New
York World
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-09-07

The Binghampton On. ~ Press, in
dependent remarks that in California
the Prcgressives and Republicans am
getting together and ADDS significantly
but they seem TO be getting together
with clubs
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-09-07

As the Boston Globe. independent,
puts Il: "Mr Hughes campaign is
neither silent enough to be enigmatio
nor noisy enough TO be emphatic"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-09-07

II IL always better Il you buy Il
from Argus rdvertIsere
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-09-07

All especially GOOD ones
lead to yhe man who sdyertisssi
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-09-07

Senator Chiffon and Congressmeu
Littlepage were present at the White
House by special invitation to see the
President sign the army and navy ap-
preparation bills. Senator Chiffon is
n member OF the Senate committee on
naval affairs and Mr.. Littlepage Of tho
House committee on military affairs.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-09-07

Senator Chiffon is trying 20 prevent
the discontinuance Of the pOstofIice at
Grimms Landing, Mason county. He
has had the date Of its discontinuanco
postponed until October rs. and is try
ing to have II set aside.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-09-07

If zen want ~ advertise.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-09-07

Credit is given TO Charleston, W.
Va, for having constructed the first
brick street paving I'm the United
States. in bulletin issued by the Of
fee OF public roads and rural engl-
neering, Of the department Of agrlcul-
ture. The first brick pavement con
structed in this country" says the
bulletin, dates back to 1872 and Char
lesion, w. Va. has the distinction OF
being the first American city to en-
ploy this product for paving"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-09-07

The President has sent to tho SEN
ate the nomination Of Jessie s. La
velle to be postmaster at Tunnelton.
The nomination was made on the re-
commendation OF Senator Chiffon.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-22
SHRINE OFFICERS
NAMED FOR TERM
BY NEMESIS I MEN
Among WhomsAres Several Ma
sons Who Reside .Har-
rison County.

CHARLESTON, Dec. 22-Of1cers
for the ensuing term were elected at
a largely attended meeting of the
members of Nemesis Temple, Ancient
and Arabic Mobiles OF the Mystic
Shrine, held at the Masonic temple on.
Julian street Thursday night when.
David E. Thoenen, of Sistersville,
who has been chief rabban, was ele-
waited to the position Of illustrious
potentate, and Blrk s. Stathers, OF
Weston. was elected to the position
of chief rabban.
Other officers elected at the meet
ing were:
rabban.
T. r. cowell, Parkersburg, high
priest and prophet.
A D. Follett, of Marietta oriental
guide.
James A wetberell, Parkersburg,
James y. Bryan, Parkersburg, re-
Bert Bradford. Pennsboro. hrst
ceremonial master.
ocharles b. Griffin, clarksburg.
second ceremonial master.
f. R. Patton, Parkersburg, mar
william Nusbaum, clarksburg,
captain of guard.
JIG. Phelps, Parkersburg, outer
JOB Biddle. Parkersburg. chief al
chemist.
Fred E. Delbrfdge, Clarksburg,
first assistant alchemist.
John "a. Grier, Sistersville, second
assistant a1chemist.
Representatives to the imperial
council which Is to be held at Min
neapolis next June, were named as
follows:
A. NJ. r. Cunningham, G1arksburg;
e. r. Patton and Walter L. Dank,
Parkersburg
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-22
FIVE LIVES ARE
LOST IN A FIX. =.
Kansas Masonic Home6in Vest
ern Part Of the City Of
Wichita, Kan.
PROPERTY Loss is HEAVY
Records Of Home Destroyed
and There is No Way to
Check Loss of Life.

WICHITA, Kan. Doc. q. 1000 Five
persons are believed to have lost their
lives and several are suffering from
injuries received In q flre which early
Friday destroyed the Kansas Masonic
home IN the western part OF the. city.
Niuetystwo persons were In the
building when the fire broke out and
fremen directed their efforts to ress
cuinK them.
The fro which originated in the
furnace room got beyond control be-
fore water could be turned on II, due
to frozen water mains, the tempera
ture being eight above zero.
The records OF the home were de=
stroyod and the superintendent stat
ed he had no way of checking the
loss of survivors with the register
OF inmates. Ten OF the inmates were
taken to hospital, suffering from
exposure, burns and the effects OF Inc
hallng smoke.
Colonel II. G. Fitch, member Of the
Kansas Masonic home board of trus-
tees, said he did not believe there
were any bodies in the ruins.
1--WE are positive all the children
were taken out" said Mr. Fitz, and
we now believe there was no loss OF
life among the aged inmates but 5of
this we cannot be certain until we
check up
The property was completely de-
stroyed with the exception Of the
chapel and hospital, bo th smal III build
iings located near the main building
The loss is $250,000.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-22
TWO CHARGED
With H0LD-UP
IN GLEN Elk
ziesing Man Says Watch, Ring
and Money Were Taken
from Him.

Charged with holding up and rob
bing Homer Hayes, of ziesing, of a
watch valued at SIS. ring and 81
in cash, Rube Pritchard and Cecil
Jones, young men of this city, are
prisoners in the county jail awaiting
trials before Magistrate r. Edward
Kidd on warrants sworn out by
Hayes.
Hayes has identified Pritchard as
one Of the men who held him up on
Clark street, Glen Elk, Wednesday
night. Pritchard says he had a fight
with Hayes Wednesday night, but de-
MES the robbery charge.
Pritchard was arrested Thursday
by officer Shope. and Jones was taken
into custody Thursday night by Off
GERS Shahan and Yates.
Hayes told police that he met
Pritchard and Jones In a West Pike
street pool room, and that they sug-
gested he walk with them to Glen
Elk When they reached a dark spot
on Clark street, Hayes said the two
men assaulted and robbed him.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-22
UNITED APPEAL
MUCH DE ESIRED \
United States Hopes to Become
Clearing House for Views
and Terms of Peace.
DIPLOMATS ARE WATCHING
Peace is Pointed Out as More
Essential to European Neu-
trails Than This Country.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22--With the
purpose Of President Wilson's note
to belligerents clarified by official
statements on the subject, the atteu-
tion of the United States has turned
to the reception of the note in for
eign capitals.
Diplomats here are eagerly watch
ing for indications OF whether the
Europeans will follow the lead of the
United States and make similar ap-
peal to the warning powers.
There is growing feeling that the
United States hopes to become the
clearing house for views and possibly
for terms of the beIligerents. Several
Of the diplomats have advised their
governments to that effect in order to
guide them in their replies.
The question very much to the fore
today was whether the European neu-
trails would present a united appeal.
The Spanish and Swiss representa-
tives here have been at the state de-
partment repeatedly since those pro-
posals came out and probably know
full the plans of this government.
1t is pointed out that the European
neutrals have suffered beyond any
other nations not actually involved In
the war and that peace is more essen
4 tial to them than any DuL IuSs adCLud4
belligerents. In addition they have
no bitterness Of war and none Of It's
am bitions and are anxious more for
the coming of peace than for the ac-
complishment of any other purpose.
Nevertheless their geographical posi-
zion between the tWo contendtng
forces has been SO dangerous that up
to now they have been able to do no
more than maintain their neutrality
without mixing in the struggle even
to suggesting peace. Part of this
danger is, however, thought removed
by the American action.
Charge Grew reported to the sttae
department Friday that the prest-
dents peace note had been received
in Berlin.
Early London press comment that
the note was painful because it said
the objects of the belligerents were
practically the same was not unex-
pected here, where attention has al
ready been drawn to the fact that
President Wilson specifically declared
that the published views of the oppos-
ing. statesmen left that impression.
1t is stated officially that the pres
fdent would not presume to say that
the two groups were lighting for the
same object, but merely that their
oficial spokesman had outlined much
the same general program without
going into the actual details which he
now seeks.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-22
.PLGKE.NI!Sz zMILL
Disposes of an Estate Consist
ing of Valuable Lands
and Lots.

The viii Of the late John D. Pick
ems. Of Quiet Del, has. been probated:
her life time, after which It is to go
to his three children. Carlyle d., a
son; Is to have a house and lot on
Buckhannon avenue In Broad Oaks,
and Maud a. Cost. daughter, a
house and lot on Marshall street In
Broad Oaks. The home farm at
Quiet Dell is to go to Carlyle and Mrs.
Cost equally, while James Pickens,
a son, is to- have the Ruckman farm
In Barbour county and four lots In
Brooklyn, NJ. Y. He is also to have
farm implements. chattels and six
head OF cattle! The residue OF the
estate is to be divided equally among
the three children. The two sons are
named as executors Of the. win.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-22
CHORPEWIWG
CLAIMED BY DEATH
AT Her Home at Bridgeport
Following a Very Shot
Illness.

Miss Vida Chorpening, aged 18,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. "a. d. Choir
pening. Of Bridgeport, died at 1920
Friday morning after short Illness.
Only intimate friends had learned of
her illness and her death comes as a,
great shock to the entire community.
Miss Chorpening was one of the
most dearly loved young ladies of the
town. Always congenial and consid-
crate of others she was a social favor
ite. Three years ago she was con-
verted and united with the Bridge
port Baptist church, and all knew of
her consecrated Christian character.
Being a leader among the young peo-
pie of her church she welded aSgreat
influence for the betterment of hui
manity.
1 in school she was favorite Of
teacher and school mates and always
ranked first in class standing. She
was a member of the senior class
and would have graduated with high
honors, and had planned to enter col
lege next year.
Few young lives have been 50 use
ful and few have striven for ideals
so high and accomplished SO much In
a few years.
Surviving the deceased girl are the
father and mother; a grandfather,
Mr.. Shields, who lives at the Choir
pentng home, and the following sis
ters and brothers living at home:
Misses Ada, Rose, and Virginia Chor-
,pentng and Charles Chorpening.
The funeral will be held In Bridge
port Baptist church Sunday morning.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-22
.SIDENIPED
Is Freight Train and Engine.
Of Pittsburg Flyer lis
Turned Over.

! The locomotive Of the Pittsburg
Flyer, that left here Thursday night.
at 10 Il o o'clock sidewiped a freight
train as 1t was pulling into Connel1ss
vile, Pa, early Friday morning and
was overturned. but5trainmene escaped
without injury Passengers were
Jared somewhat but not hurt. They.
were transferred SO as to make con-
nestions for their destinations.
On account of this wreck, the Pitts
morning was delayed more than
three hours.
Owing to bad wealth her. irtually eV-
cry passenger train on the Baltimore
and Ohio railroad Is running behind
time. No. q Ceast bound, due here at
3:45s a. M, did not arrive until a.
m. a large number of suit cases
were observed to be taken from the
train. No. 8 due.at L GA. M, was one
hour and half late.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-22
BRITISH GOVERNMENT
WILL REMAIN SILENT
ny Azsee,Arre rREss,

LONDON, GDec. 22-The British
government will make no reply at the
present in regard to President VIII
sons peace note, considering 1t q
question that can be dealt with only
IN communication with other mem
bers Of the Entente Allies. An
nouncement to this effect was made.
IN the House of Commons Friday by
Andrew Bonar Law, chancellor of the
Mr.. Law was asked whether a
statement could be made regarding
the American note. He replied:
ct must be obvious to the House
that this is question that can only
be dealt with in communicationswith
our allies and that 1t is absolutely
impossible to make statement
now"
Referring to President Wilson's
note, the Evening Standard says:
Any communication from the
head Of q great and friendly " power is
assured Of courteous and respectful
consideration, but it would be only
misleading the president to leave him
under the impression that any move
on his part toward peace at this
time of the war would be welcomed
~ Great Britain or its allies. 1t is
singular indeed that statesmen OF
Mr.. Wilson's perspicuity can labor
under any such illusion. The whole
facts of the situation should warn
him that his Intervention is not de-
sired.
sfHe speaks Of a league TO insure
peace and justice. Such a league al
ready exists. 1t consists OF Great Brit
ain. France, Russia. Italy and the
smaller powers. All have had an up
hill fight They now see the road fairly
clear before them The enemy has
given a shrill cry of distress. Tho
next few months ought to complete his
discontinue.
'SIf the president could realize what
these war-worn peoples feel he would
surely not suggest that they should
forego all their cherished hopes ant
trust their very existence once more
to rotten parchment bonds.3,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-22
SNOWFALL
In the State of Ohio is Report
ed as the Heaviest in
Many Years.

COLUMBUS. o., Dec, 22-Ohio
towns and cities were busy Friday
digging themselves out from under
the heaviest snowfall In years. The
storm seemed to be general, but
heavier in the central and northern
portions OF the state.
Traction service in many parts OF
the state was brought to a complete
standstill In some of the larger
cities, including Columbus. street car
traffic was almost suspended. Thous-
ands of persons were forced to walk
to work. Ten inches of snow fell in
Canton In Columbus the snowfall
was five inches.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-22
RABBITS.
By the Million Are Killed M 8fEle
State of Pennsylya
This Season.

.SBY5 5AeBoSIATEp PRGhHte
aPITTSBURG,D Dec. 2 p FoIi ir M Ion
rabbits or about 500 90 pe1ftit
were filed by hun terB in Petusy
MIA this year, accord ing to an est
mate made by John M PhfIlf lfps 81
the state game commission. ~ II
bits were more plentiful in this state
this year than ever before he said.
Mr. Phillips estimates that about 4
600 wild turkeys, z; 90 o. deer and 2l51
black bear were also killed, he de
cIared that more black bear were
killed In Pennsylvaniasth han any three
western states. Three hundred
thousand hunters license were ~
sued. The commissi oner said tliat
a live quail weig Ching between ff4e
and SIX founcessn now5 sell for s. After
being dressed the bird wei CHS only
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-22
PETTTIQN DENIED
Gas Company Will Not Be Pre-
vented from Installing a
Vacuum System.

The pett ttion Of a. %. BasseIl, Of
Lost Creek aslting that the West
Virginia Central Gas Company bepro-
has been denied by Judge Raymond
Maxwell of the circuit court. The
plaintiff declared that It would de-
prive farmers of an ample gas supply
to which they are entitled under
lease provisions. The company pre-
sented afidavits showing that the new
system Is necessary to supply towns
the company Is serving under state
regulations.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-22
IPR0R0GUEi..li..
IS the British afIiament viii
out Further Information
about ctiono ofsN Note.

itRY YAssea1SIlap,rHEba,.

sLOEsDON,8 Dec Parliament was
!prorogued Friday afternoon thout
the members being given any further
informant on regard ling PTeside lent VII
sons note or what ct1on the govern
lment contempl plated Wit respect 70 T.
Neither the note nor the German
kings speech read In both houses
The speech from the throne was one
of the briefest on record 3texpresses
confidence In the ultimate victory OF
the ALLIES and determination TO pros
5ecute the war until we have Hindi=
Gated the ri ghts so ruth hlessly yioIated
by our enemies. and Established the
security Of Europe on q sure tounsa-
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-22
.E...L.BR.ISH:. |. !.
Ninety Miles East of the Suez
CanaI.is Captured by Brit
ish Troops.

q AssoeIArEn sRIsr.

LONDON, Dec. 22.-N Arish, ninety
miles east of the Suez canal, was cap
FL ArIsh is fortified town OF Egypt
on the Mediterranean, near the from
tier OF Palestine It is a town of less
than 10000 population, in territory
which has been held by the Turks
since the time of their invasion in
Egypt and unsuccessful attack on the
Suez canal.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-22
BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET.

BALTIMORE, Md. Dec. 22.=
Calves-Market Arm and smooth, fat
yeals are very readily sold. We
quote: Calves. veal, choice. per
pound 2c0121kc; do, do, good,
lie a. 11g11sc; do, do. light, ordinary,
10c 20 lie; doErought and heavy, per
head; $8@$18.
Lambs and sheep Market very
firm; arrivals are scarce. We
quote: Sheep, No. 1, per pound seq
&c; do. old bucks, do, 4c@5c; do,
do, common to fair, per head, $3.50
s@$2s50; lambs, spring, choice, per
pound II 7zc9127sc; do, do. small
and poor. do, 9.45c@ @10c.
Live pigs, as to size, per head. 81
9$2.50; shoats, as to size, do, $39.
$3.50.
Beef Catt1e-Quote: First quality,
per pound, z ;31zc@ SC; medium, do,
IS c067c; bulls, as to quality do. 4c
@6c; thin steers and cows, per
head, $l5s@$25;; oxen. as to quality;
per pound 4c@ &c; milk cows, good,
per head, $30@E$60.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-22
) 4. Z. 8 Z. e. I.II.l.l. !.
LIFE INSURANCE Is
PRESENTED AS GIFT.
=. ]. AaneeIArrp 80, !

FAIRMONT, Dec. 22.-The
Monongeh Glass Company. ono
of the largest manufacturerslof of
blown glass tumblers in the
world, Friday presented to each
of its employees a life insurance
policy as Christmas gift. The
insurance aggregates over one
half million dollars, and each
employee will be protected by
a policy to the amount Of one
years salary, within a maxi
mum of $2,500 payable to the
beneficiary upon the death OF
the holder. The Monongah com
Dany manufactures all the con
tainers used by the Bcech Nut
Packing Company.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-22
.GERafaNY IS READY

asa sS St1fEAg1ociNIEn FRE1pl "a
I0NDO Dec 22 - ii Exchange
Telegraph despatch from The Hague
says Is announced semi5 dlctally3
that should the lies IN thefr repIy'
to the peaee5p proposals. Of the Central
powers leave the door opsn for ne
.9otiat tons rn1al1y I1a1se known
medIateIgt is MOT peaee terms.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-22
TO HOLD SERVICES.

The Rev u. C.a Carter. arch deacon
or the diocese OF the Protestant Epis=
5copal church Of West Virginia. viii
hold services at II o'clock Sunday
morning In Christ Episcopal church.
corner West Main and Sixth streets.
Every one is cordially invited to at
tend There will be no evening SER
Yise.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-22
BELL LsDIsQUALHIED.
- ...sas,s1s,, .ss.s, !. .

tB2sLr6oeTSTESi PREGS1
PARiKERSBIRG, Dec. 22-The
Parkersburg high school, which
claimed equal honors for the state
football champions 5has5Te eiinqu uish5
ed its claim Tor the state H Es
50dgersi principal Of the school has
notified the state associati Ion to this
.enect. stating hat he has discovered
iftcfaneiaG
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-22
NONE IS DELTYEREp.

tnN A5EoeLNTEo PREEs1
PARIS, Dec. 22-William Graves
Sharp, the American ambassador to
France, delivered personally to Pre-
mier BRAND between z and s o'clock
Thursday night, Secretary of State
I.ansing's note to the belligerent ma
tions. Paris newspapers print the
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-22
BONUS CHECKS
Are Distributed among Local
Enpioyes fstFe Owens Bot
lie Machine Gompan

The employees OF the Owens Bottle
Machine Companyss local p1ant re-
ceiEed their GhristmaB GIT checks
Friday a total Of SIS 600 being 50 dis
company for a year or more received
bonuses Of ten per cent Of their yeaEIy
salaries. while those employed IS the
company longer than six months ard
less than a year received bonuses ef
half that amount.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-22
With Carload after Carload oi
Christmas Freight lin the
City of Pittsburg.

PITTsBURG Dec. 22-Wfth car
load after carload Of Christmas
freight pouring into the railroad
yards here. 1t has become apparent
that Christmas morning will dawn
with two yards congested with
freight and many residents of Pitts
burg waiting for their presents. Bad
weather along with car shortage has
worked to bring about freight CON
gestion. However, Pfttsburg will en-
joy the most prosperous holiday sea-
son n5its history because Of increases
bonuses and extra dividends by many