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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-12-14

The Federal Trade Commission has
completed it's investigation into the
present abnormal prices for paper and
It's cost of manufacture. No industry
Is more seriously threatened by the
eXtravagant rise i'm the prices OF raw
materials than the printing and pub
fishing business. Periodicals other
than newspapers. for instance, must
suddenly pay, in 1917 from 75 to 100
per cent more for their raw material
paper-than I'm any year for the last
decade. The trade commission report
in its remarks on the mill costs OF
paper manufacture made the striking
statement that during the first half OF
1916, when the prices OF paper to the
consumer were soaring, the cost of
producing the paper was actually less
than IL had been at any time during
the preceding three years. This re-
markable finding in the face of tho
claims by the manufacturers that the
prices OF their raw materials had risen
extravagantly is explained simply and
finally by the following facts: The in
gradients for which the mill had TO
pay higher prices made up only a
small percentage Of the aggregate cost
factors: and that disadvantage was
more than swept away by the great
cost reductions resulting from opcrat-
ing the mills twenty hours "A day
six days in the week. with every pound
OF paper sold without effort or expense
to clamOring buyers In spite of this
fortunate situation OF the paper max
crs. buyers Of news print not protect
cd by contract arrangements have had
TO pay as high as six and even seven
cents pound for paper that would
have cost them under like conditions
iu 1914 less than three cents The
trade commission finds that thc 1916
mill cost OF producing this news print
paper is about Cj cents From "The
Progress OF the World" ln the Amer
lean Review Of Reviews for December.
1916
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-12-14
Naval Board Files Report on Site for
ArmOr Plate Plant

WASHINGTON. Dec. S.-The special
naval board appointed by Secretary
Daniels to consider military aspects of
proposed sites for the $11 900 900 gov
eminent armor plant. has submitted
a report on which final choice a site
viii be based II summarizes the ar
guments OF more than 125 cities seck-
inr the award and without attempting
actually to designate a site. presents
the boards judgment Of localities
whore the best protection Of the fac
tory would be afforded i'm time Of
war.
Although the report has not beer
maGo public. it was learned today thai
tarro IS little. IL am. possibility tha.
thc plant will be located I'm any OF the
coast states or in close proximity OF
the Canadian border Some point in
middle western area. having good con
ncction with tho mineral supply sour
ces and transportation facilities TO the
Goa points. but sufficiently remote
TO remove danger OF destruction by
any hostile invading force IS virtually
certain to be selected
Secretary Daniels. VINO is studying
the report. probably will name anoth-
er board TO inspect the localities fav-
orably mentioned. aud await IFS report
before making a choice.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-12-14
4 Paper Mil

The discussion 0t the meeting OF
the newspaper publishers OF the state
at FOirmont relative To the plan OF
building u paper mill I'm the state To
supply the publishers with their white
paper. ia probably the beginning OF a
step which may result not only In the
building OF this mill but also IN the
establishment of an industry on "A
large scale.
There is probably moro land In West
Virginia not under cultivation and un-
suitable FOR any purpose except foros-
try than any state i'm the east On
these great areas OF wooded lands
grow the very trees the iibre of which
IL used i'm the manufacture of wood
pulp from which white paper Is made.
Chestnut. poplar. cotton wood, some
of the varieties of pine and many
other OF the softer woods grow in
abundance in West Virginia and they
thrive on the land which could bo uti-
liIed for no other purpose.
West Virginia by the very nature OF
it's typography Ia unsuited except i'm
some places Tor agricultural of n gem
oral nature. but it's soil Ia particularly
adapted To the growth of al kinds of
trees and why this industry of forestry
should not he encouraged IL is difficult
to tell.
or course, only an expert I'm the
manufacture of wood could give an eX-
pert opinion as TO the practicabnity of
making West Virginia center for the
wood pulp paper industry i'm the east,
but already the few mills that are i'm
the state, notably the one at Piedmont.
has been succcssful for years
There are many reasons why West
Virginia should become center for
the manufacture of paper. II has mil
lions of acres of wooded lands, which
could produce annually tons OF wood
pulp; the soil could be replanted with
the rapidly maturing trees used for
the purpose and thus perpetuate the
industry all the ingredients used I'm
the manufacture of paper except prob
ably the dyestufls, are to be found I'm
the state; labor is comparatively
cheap; 1t is close to the eastern mar
kets, and surely the freight rates
would he infinitely less than from Can
ada and the northwest
II seems that some one should lnves-
tigate this condition, for not only
would 1t result i'm cheaper paper for
the consumer. but II also would give
West Virginia "A permanent and new
industry Clarksburg Exponent.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-12-14
Postal Recommendations

The postoGce department which
drained the treasury Of $2A927, ,G57 un-
der Roosevelt and $48.7a0, ,G39 under
TAFT has produced SURPRISES aggrcgat-
ing S12.5OO,OOO during the four years
OF the Wilson administration. more
than S5.200,0OO of that amount having
been paid into the general fund OF
the treasury during the fiscal year
ending June 80 The postmaster gen
eral declares In his annual report.
however, that il is not his policy 10
make the postal service revenue pro
ducer, but TO use the surplus revenues
FOR the enlargement OF the service. to
Increase efficiency and when justified.
TO reduce the rates of postage
In accordance with this policy Mr..
Burleson makes a number Of recon-
mcndations one OF the most important
being the early adoption of a onc-ccnt
postage rate for drop letters. Under
he Wilson administration the rural
mail service was extended to 1900. 900
additional patrons and the free deliv-
cry service 90 100000 additional pa
irons, while the postal savings system
grew from 10000 depositors with de-
posits aggrogatipg S3O,OG2.325. 10 CO3.-
900 dcpositors with deposits totaling
;8G.Of9.885. The postmaster general is
lnsirous OF further extending the faciI-
tiles OF the department. and to- that
end makes recommendations for inn
provcmnt of the parcel post service. 20
make 10 a means Of reducing the cost
of living.
In his annual report Mr. Burlcson
renows his previous recommendation
that Congress declare a government
monopoly over all utilities for the
,ransmission OF intelligence Tie would
Incorporate the telephone and telc-
graph systems Of the United States in
TO the postal establishment. as FOB sew
eral European countries. This is a
/ radical step in government ownership
which is not likely to be taken for
some time but which many believe
will be taken eventually.
Mr. Burleson also asks for an ap-
propriation Of 100000 for aerial ex-
perimentatiou On account Of the re-
msrkable development of the aero
plane, he believes Il can be used az
an agency FOR an extension Of the mail
service and as dirielble balloons with
carrying capacity of nftetn tons
have been developed 81 Europe, ihs de-.
pariment is anxious 70 delormir7 The
.azsti Liability 81 that method Ct trans
rleiion also Register
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-12-14
PrOlOnging Life

Eli MetchnikOn died at an age which
did not tend TO give general credence
TO his theory that old age was dis
ease which could be STAYED on indefi-
nitely. but his ideas. I'm some form or
another. persist and gain frequent ex-
preston. In an address delivered at
indianapolis at the time of the chari-
ties conference. Dr. Eugene l.. Fish. of
The Life Extension Institute, had this
TO say: Time Is a mere mathemati-
cal abstraction. synthesis OF space
and motion. II can no more kill a
man than can the rule of three. Man
is not chased TO the grave by an old
man with a scythe and an hour glass,
but by myriads OF microscopic enc
mics A writer OF thc worlds Work
has gathered views of authorities
which indicate a general belief that
life can be prolonged considerably by
care aud proper living
Dr. Louis r. Welzmiller. physical di-
rector OF the New York West Side
Young Mems Christian Association. is
an advocate OF play as an old age pre-
yentiye "As a rule" he says. men
10 not play enough They ought 70
try tag and prisoners base and other
boyish games which send the blood
give zost and ginger TO life. II men
knew they are really as old as their
play indicates there are lot OF stai0
fellows who would turn kids again and
give the cop on the corner a merry
time OF it,"
Others place emphasis on diet. regu-
lar physical examinations and avoid
ance of eXcesscs. The death rate In
considerably within recent years but
he showing is largely based on the
reduction of infant mortality and ad-
sances made In controlling epidemic
disease The gain is less at the older
ages. and many believe that the resist
anCe OF disease after middle life has
been considerably reduced EXcesses,
worry and oyerwork are the chief
causes Of this, according to Dr. Fisk
Nothing ages man like excess, he be-
lieves; excess in play in eating, in
drinking, in rest, i'm everything that
goes to make up part OF the human
existence. Alcoholism has tremendous
effect, although he admits there are
occasional old topers who live into
the eighties well-nigh poison proof
like Mithridates of old" Moderate
drinking. even the taking OF two
glasses of beer day he thinks. is
harmful.
Recently compiled figures show that
in ten years. from 1890 TO 1900, the
death rate from typhoid, tuberculosis
and pneumonia has decreased while
the rate OF deaths caused by breaking
down of the heart, arteries. kidney.
nervous and digestive systems has in
creased greatly. These are the dis
eases of old age. which many believe
are preventable if not so often cur
able
There is no panacea that will insure
long life to every user. but the follow
ing rules are suggested as applicable
to all
BE moderate i'm everything. Excess
in eating, excess in drinking, in any
thing which tends TO bring on old
| age should be avoided
Exercise regularly and be sure the
exercise taken is suitable to your con
dition.
stand and sit erect and use your
/ lungs Have your body occasionally
examined by a physician Keep the
mouth and teeth clean. Above ALL do
I not worry.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-12-14

has converted it from q 25.OOO major
ity party in the days Of White to a
minority party on November z. a D.
1916.
Men who arc subscryient 10 dicta-
ton, who take their orders or extra e
thoir opinions from party bosses. may
meckly accept the selfish work of
r~hemers and brace as party doc
.rrine acts which they must know are
suDversive OF the proud ideals which
Ropublioanism in West Virginia has
served
Men who exalt political integrity
above transitory expcdiency or So
called party regularity will embrace
the FIRST opportunity to rally 70 a lead
ership and the promotion OF princi-
pies which are alike true to the par,
~. its principles and traditions. and
best OF ali, true TO the state.-Park-
ersbpre state journal. Republican.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-12-14

WASHINGTON. Dec. ll.-GeneraI
approval of the investigation being
conducted by the Department OF JUS
tice into the increased cost OF living
vas given by President Wilson today
al conference with District Attorney
Anderson OF Boston. in charge of the
inquiry. The President will continue
the examination of facts collected 10y
various departments before deciding
whether any remedial legislation shall
be recommended to Congress.
II was said tonight by officials con-
nected with the investigation that
their chief hope for the ultimate low
ering of the cost of living lies in sim
plifying the means of transportation
OF foodstuffs. the practice OF economy
by the public. increase in production
by farmers and through other such
methods rather than by the prosecu-
tlon OF lawbreakers.
Indications are, however, that the
program for immediate action already
outlined will be followed with little
modification. This includes general
investigation OF the activities of alleg-
ed coal and food Spectators and q
closer inquiry into the relation be-
tween the high cost OF living and the
shortage of freight cars.
Officials declined to say whether
other grand jury Investigations than
those already announced, are contem-
plated. Virtually the entire day, ex-
cept for the last half hour conference
at the White House. was spent by Mr.
Anderson in digesting and co-ordinat-
ing the mass of information placed at
his disposal by various governmental
agencies.
Further information relating to ac-
received by the department OF justice
from it's field force of Investigators
'fhe nature OF this information was
sct made public.
Department OF justice officials let it
be known tonight that their work
would be continued with greater de-
gree of secrecy than heretofore and
that no disclosures concerning the ac-
tivity of any group of men under sur
yeiilance would be forthcoming until
after submission to a grand jury.
In the meantime, 1t was suggested
that the public could cooperate in
lowering prices of specific food stuffs
by purchasing as little as possible and
by buying substitutes.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-12-14

WASHINGTON, Der lot was
learned tonight that the governments
nationwide grand jury inquiry into
the high cost of living is aimed. at the
outset, at two distinct objects:
1. The commission men who are al
legged to have conspired to bring about
the recent famine coal prices In New
York.
2. The Chicago men who put up the
market On grain and packing house
products.
Incidentally the prices of eggs and
butter and several other food staples
may be taken up at New York and
elsewhere, but the main drive at the
outset is on beef trust products and
cereal products shipped from beyond
the Mississippi
The general purpose OF the govern
ment's grand jury inquiry is two-fold
Ito punish those who have conspired
to force prices to an artificial height,
and TO stir up the public TO such an
extent that the food gamblers will
take fright even before the public sub
jects the things they deal i'm to a boy
colt.
United States District Attorney Geo.
W. Anderson, who has been put in
charge of the food inquiry, will leave
Washington tomorrow for Chicago.
Cleveland, Detroit, Minneapolis and
other western cities. In each Of these,
he said today, he will "feel the situa-
tion," so that the grand jury inquiries
may at once cover the particular kind
OF price-hxing INDUCED I'm there.
Mr.. Anderson will hold conferences
with the district attorneys and special
agents OF the legal department of the
government and get from them the in
formation and data they have collected
respecting the causes believed to be
responsible for the increase I'm the
price OF foodstuffs The reports thus
far received by Mr.. Anderson will
form the basis for proceedings against
commission men. brokers and dealers
in food products wherever Il is dis
covered that conspiracies have been
formed for the purpose Of boosting
prices in violation Of the Sherman anti
trust law.
Aside from the criminal features OF
the inquiry. the department Of justice
has had called to its attention the
crude marketing methods i'm America
as compared with Europe. II is point
ed out that some plan must be agreed
upon By the government and the pub.
lie In general which will result in eli.
minating hysteria among the peopI,
and more generally regulate the sup.
ply and demand Of not only food. but
fuel and clothing as weII.
Secretary Of Commerce RedGels
said today There are huge guam
titles and large variety OF unused
ish foods OF excellent quality OF which
We hardly know. An ncre Of water OF
= farm is equal 70 an acre OF good lans
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-12-14

You might as well buy sight un-
seen" as 10 buy from one w1o f.
afraid % advertise.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-12-14

Beware OF the fellow who is afraid
70 advertise what he has to sell he's
the lad that offers you that famous
brand :"Just AS Good"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-12-14

IN food producing value We wisely
establish agricultural experiment sta
tionsi why stop there2 II is quite AZ
possible TO improve the breed Of afhes
IN food value as It Is TO develop plfnis.
In linz rharaofortofic. 20
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-12-14
AGRICULTURAL NOTES
FOR THE BUSY FARMER

Mueh Valuable Information will be
Acquired by All Who Attend the
Sessions Dming Farmers Week
at the State College-Many Spec
ial Lecturers Will be Present
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-12-14
PLANS UNDER WAY FOR
FOOD INVESTIGATION

Rigid Inquiry Into Reasons for the
Increased Cost of Living Being
Conducted by the Federal Off
eials-Activities of Food Specs
lators to be Looked Into
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-12-14

The best paper costs no more-oniy
$3.50 the year
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-12-14

A leading Republican newspaper Of
the state upon yesterday deplored the
fact that in the state Senate there
was not one Republican voice TO be
lifted to the course of spoilation which
was being given the status OF a party
measure. That was incorrect. The
newspaper perhaps could not have an
uciDatcd the course OF four distin-
guishcd Republican Senators, but Il
has now the opportunity TO say that
four Of them protested vigorously. II
impotently against the work to which
their party was being officially com
r,,fttrT
The Lehi sun. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1913-1949, 1916-03-22
ARRAleNs ADMINISTRATION.
Declares Responsibility for Mexico
Condition Rests With President.

Lynn, Mass.-The administration at
Washington was severely criticized
by Senator Henry Cabot Lodge in an
address in which he announced him
self a candidate for reelection. He
spoke before the Lynn Republican
club.
In my opinion" he said, with the
exception of the administration OF Blu
chanan, there has been no administra-
ton in power which has been so in
furious to the United States, both at
home and abroad. as that now in con-
troll at Washington.
The responsibility for the condi-
lions In Mexico rests largely on the
government OF the United States. The
present administration found Mexico
and Mexican relations in bad condi-
ton. They have made these bad con-
ditions Infinitely worse" he declared.
The Lehi sun. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1913-1949, 1916-03-22
THE LEI Tn
Pu6iishod every III
ms OLD RETREAT
BANDIT CHIEF REPORTED TO BE
SURROUNDED BY AMERICAN
AND MEXICAN TROOPS.
NJ Bandit Makes a Stand II lie Believed
Campaign viii Soon Be over, But
II Is Possible He May Hide
In Mountains.

FL Paso, Texas.-After marching
more than ITO miles into Mexico in
record marching time OF fortytwo
hours, or at a speed of about thirty
three miles a day, the American pu.
nitive expedition has received infor-
NATION apparently locating Francisco
Villa, the object of the chase.
Pancho villa has been driven into
h trap by the rapid advance OF the
american troops, according to the in
formation received here in wireless
dispatches from the front and I'm tele.
graphic messages to General Gabriel
Eavira, the Carranza commander at
buarez
Everything seems now to depend on
the ability of the Carranza garrisons
20 hold their end of the net On three
sides the bandit is hemmed in by
strong Carranza columns, while on the
fourth the American soldiers are driv.
ing forward with amazing speed.
A dispatch from Washington says
villa, fleeing with his outlaw follow
ers the advance OF the United States
expeditionary forces in Mexico. has
reached his own country In the Guer-
zero district. where high officers OF
the army said he may almost indefi.
pitely evade capture. II the bandit
phieftain makes a stand, Washington
is satisfied the campaign will quickly
end; but II he leaves his followers he
can, military authorities agree, reach
D haven OF safety in the nearby noun.
taias in less than days riding.
In the Guerrero district and in the
country adjacent to Babricora, Villa Is
ut home. For years he operated there
in defiance OF the laws of Mexico and
its constituted authorities. The noun.
tains TO the west offer countless hid
ing places and routes OF escape. II
hard pressed. villa might. officials be.
lieve, abandon his men, don the garb
bf peon and fee so far into the south
that II would be exceedingly difficult
u not impossible to apprehend him.
The Lehi sun. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1913-1949, 1916-03-22
ENGLAND TO SHUT
OFF ALL LUXUR|ES
ORDER TO BE ISSUED WHICH
WILL PROHIBIT LARGE NUM-
Der OF ARTICLES.
Find II Necessary to Prohibit Ship.
ment Of Bulky Luxuries In Order
to Provide Room on Ships
for Necessities.

London.-A far-reaching order in
council, which will totally prohibit i'm
portation into the United Kingdom Of
a large number of articles which come
under the general heading OF Injuries.
will be issued by the British govern
ment at an early date.
Among the things which will be
placed under the ban will be automo-
biles for private use, musical instru-
ments, cutlery OF all kinds, hardware,
yarns, chinaware. fancy goods and
soaps. The order will apply equally
to all countries. including the British
dominions and colonies.
This forecast OF the coming order In
buncil was given In an interview by
Walter Runciman, president OF the
board OF trade. Mr.. Runciman ad-
mitted that articles in addition to
those named would be placed on the
list OF prohibited imports, but in adj
vance OF the issuance OF the order he
declined 10 say what they are. He
agreed that the decree would have
considerable effect on exports from
the United States, but pointed out that
II applied TO all countries alike, and
declared II was absolutely necessary
TO limit the shipment OF bulky luxur-
les In order to provide room on ships
for necessaries.
The Lehi sun. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1913-1949, 1916-03-22
HOLLAND STEAMER
A VICTIM OF WAR
ToRPEDoED BY SUBMARINE OR
STRIKES MINE AND GOES
TO BOTTOM.
All Persons on Board, Including q
Number Of American Passengers,
Rescued as Result Of Assistance
Brought by Wireless.

London.--The IIolland-Lloyd passen-
ger steamer Tubantia sank early
Thursday off the Noord Hinder light
ship as the result of striking mine
or an attack by a submarine.
All the passengers, among whom
are said to have been several Ameri-
cans. and members OF the crew, were
rescued, II is reported. The steamer
carried between eighty and ninety
passengers and a crew OF 800. She
was vessel OF $1,000 tons
The Tubantia left Amsterdam Wed
nesday for the river Plate and was to
have stopped at falmouth for add.
tional passengers and freight. Early
Thursday morning wireless distress
calls from the steamer were received
at the Hook of Holland and torpedo
boats and other craft rushed to her
assistance. Some OF these boats
reached the steamer before she sank
and took off passengers and members
of the crew while others picked up
survivors from the ship boats in which
they had taken refuge after the explo-
sion.