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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-05-11
Germany Admits Responsibility

WASHINGTON. ID. C.. May 1O.-The
state Department tonight made public
Germany's note admitting responsible
ity for attack on the English channel
steamer Sussex.
The text of the note reveals that
Germany. while contending that the
submarine commander acted in the
bonafide belief that he was facing an
enemy warship when he torpedoed the
Sussex. nevertheless says he formed
his judgment too hurriedly. After
outlining the evidence upon which this
conclusion is based the note says
In view OF these circumstances the
German government frankly admits
that the assurance given to the Amer
lean government i'm accordance with
which passenger vessels were not to
be attacked without warning has not
been adhered TO I'm the present case.
AS was intimated by the undersigned
in the note of the fourth instant, the
German government does not hesitate
to draw from this resultant conse-
quences. and il therefore expresses to
the American government it's sincere
regrets regarding the deplorable Incl
dent and declars it's readiness TO pay
an adequate indemnity to the injured
American citizens. II also disapproves
OF the conduct of the commander who
has been appropriately punished"
Officials declare tonight that the ex-
PLANTATION was satisfactory and the
case is regarded as now closed except
for the question of ascertaining the
amount of damages to be paid by Ger
many.
The settlement of the case opened
the way for disposing of the Lusitania
and all other issues growing out of
submarine attacks i'm which American
lives were jeopardized.
The State Department is continu-
ing it's investigation into the sinking
of the Cymric but it was said by an
official tonight that this case will not
revive the submarine issue.
The offer of indemnity is also ex-
tended to other neutral governments.
including Spain, Switzerland and
Greece, whose subjects were wounded
as a result OF the steamer being tor
pedoed, the dispatch says.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-05-11
Second District Election

Although George NJ. Bowers has de-
feated Sam V. Woods in the special
election in the Second Congressional
district to fill the vacancy created by
the recent death of Junior Brown,
the material reduction in the normal
Republican majority in the district
will hearten the Democrats for the
bigger and more important battle next
fall
Considered in it's state or national
significance the result can furnish no
comfort to the Republicans The vic
tor In yesterdays skirmish was de-
feated i'm 1914 by a Democrat who is
conceded to have been the most popu-
lar man in his district, and whose
success has always been explained by
the Republicans as a personal rather
than a political triumph. Compare
sons and analyses of the results OF re-
cent elections in the district justify
that view. The Second is normally
Republican. and has been Democratic
for Congress only, and then only when
Junior" Brown was running
Two years ago Brown was elected
by a plurality of $50 over Bowers.
In the same election Howard Suther-
land carried the counties comprising
the new Second district by a plurality
Of 479 over Col Tom Hodges, the
Democratic nominee In that election
the Progressive party had candidates
for representative both I'm the district
and I'm the state-at-large. II the CON
tention Of the Republicans that the
Progressives have returned to the old
party is true. the moral victory Of the
Democrats in the special election o.
increased. If Bowers had received the
1,7l5 Progressive votes cast for Keim
in 1914 Doe would have defeated Brown
in spite OF the latter's popularity.
If Sutherland had received the 1927
Progressive votes cast for shuck for
COugressman-at-large his plurality
over Hodges would have been 2.8OG
The sutherland plurality ls held by
the Republicans 10 indicate the nor
NAL preponderance Of sentiment fav-
oraDle To their party in the district
Whether they figure that the Second De-
normally Republican by 1919 or 2.80C.
they are forced TO admit that Sc is not
normally Republican today by any
such figure The difference between
Sutherland plurality ard Bowers
majority represents the change Of sem
umeut toward Wilson and the Demo
cratic administration. and So also en-
Courage5 the Democrats IN the belief
that the district will swing back into
the Democratic column in the Noyem-
Der election Wheeling Register
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-05-11
Women to Help on Good Roads

Morgantown, May 9.-West Virginia
women are called to do their part to
assure the success Of Good Roads
Day" on May 16 and II. They will
provide solid and liquid refreshments
to all the hungry and blistered male
citizens who WELD pick and shovel
that day in the interest of better pub
lie roads In every district where the
men turn out TO do road duty" band
Of the local suffrage workers Will be
ON hand with baskets of sandwiches
and buckets OF cooling draughts. And
whether pro" or anti" in his belief
on votes for women" each individual
worker will find smiling sufTragist
ready to cater to the inner man when
The noon whistle blows.
As the West Virginia Equal Suf-
trage association is at the head of this
unique way of aiding in the good
roads propaganda and as this organi-
,ation has active local branches in
nearly every county and district in
he State il is assured that there will
be a big response on the part of the
women for cooperation in this plan.
Mrs. Yost, the head of the Equal Suf-
.rage association in the State, has adj
dressed to the many branches OF that
organization throughout the common
wealth letter i'm which she has out
lined the plan Judging from the ear
ly responses already received at head
quarters in this city, none of the men
who help repair the public roads in ac-
2ordance with the message OF Cover
nor Hatfield need worry about where
their lunch is coming from.
Chief Road Engineer A. ID. Williams
IS pleased with the interest taken by
he women in good roads. He has adj
Used that the best way for the women.
10 help is to furnish refreshments to
he men workers as outlined in Mrs.
Yost's letter. a boiled ham. several
loaves of bread, cool spring water or
cold tea in buckets with tin dippers
in them, can be carried to the shade of
convenient trees by the women and
children. There at the noon hour the
workers will rest from their toll and
partake of refreshments.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-05-11

The Ohio state journal Observes
that Colonel RooscvcIrs attacks ON
President Wilson are $50 common that
they are becoming q joke. and thinks
ue Wel gro making the pres.deu.
stronger in public opinion
10 is TACT that whenever Mr. vii
son says anything. everybody expects
blast from the Colonel. and every
body uuaerstends The form and spirit
of 30 before it SIS made
The great mass OF ihc American
people arc with President wilson in
his efforts to maintain lhla country at
peace with the world ~ is only q
very small minority that Is following
the Colonel and his satellites IN seek
Ing TO turn the country over 90 the
gods Of war Huntington Advertiser
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-05-11
HONOR ROLL

NEW
Mrs w. / Bartholomew, Hotchkiss.
Va.
Mrs. ID. G. Shaffer, Oakland, Md.
c. X. Rogers. II. /. independence.
A. NJ. Long, Amboy.
]. II. Gibson. Terra Alta.
Mrs. +. r. Speelman, r. 1, Bruceton.
w. a. Wilburn. Valley Point.
Mrs. George Shaffer, independence.
w S Reed, Kingwood
RENEWALS.
A. o. Everly. II. ?, independence.
Adam Everetts, r. /, Kingwood
r. w. Menefee. r. 6, Morgantown.
j. s. Ringer. II. /. Brandonville.
NJ. A. EVERY, II. 10, Cheat Haven
Philip Schnopp, Hazelton
II. }. Bolyard, r. /, Independence.
l.. $. Plum, II. 4, Terra Alta
W 5. Kelly, Terra Alta.
MIS-. Aurie Shoemaker r. /. King
wood
b. r. Sapp, r. /, independence.
r. r. viii, r. ,, Newburg.
J. w. Menefcc, Morgantown.
J. w Turner r. /, Kingwood
Mrs. Albert Wolfe Bruceton Mills.
II. Il. Strawser, Gar.
f. S. DeBerry, Masontown
ID. Earl Kee. Masontown
l. b. Wolfe. r. 2, Newburg.
A. NJ. Wolf, II. 2, Albright.
John A. Liston, Kingwood
George Riggleman, r. l, Reedsville
Mrs. ]. G.. Mason, r. 2, Terra Alta
l.. a. Blamble, Aurora
Mrs. +. II. Bucklew, Terra Alta.
Mary j. Bosley, II. /, Kingwood.
Mrs Martha Rodeheaver, Jackson
Vile, Fla.
Carl w. Gibson, r. 2, Albright
A. J.NMurray, Sinclair
Hermon w Dillow, Hudson.
Ray H. Cress, r. !, Albright.
Mike Denkenberger, r. 2, Kingwood
Chas. Arts. r. l, Newburg
NJ T. Gale, Terra Alta
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-05-11

We have met the enemy and we are
theirs, and there is only one thing
that leaves the least taste of bitter
ness in the cup Of the Argus, and that
Is the character of the winner. If the
Republican party wants to daddy Geo
M. Bowers as a Congressman from
this district we say amen to it, and
hope he is nominated at the June pri-
mary for the long term so that they
will get enough Of Seal Skin and his
liz.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-05-11
West Virginia Guardsmcn NAY BE
failed

WASHINGTON, May Io Members
of the West Virginia National Guard
who have been eager to get TO the Mex
Jean border are likely fo have their
wishes granted orders were sent by
the War Department today to Adiu-
tant General John G.. Bond directing
him TO hold the entire National Guard
of the state in readiness for "a call
Similar orders we're sent 10 other ad-
iu'ant generals end ihe entire national
guard of ihe country De- now under or
dcr8 TO Doe ready 10 respond to caU
20 go to the border Whether all or
part OF tine troops viii Doe sent and
the order in which they viii go can
not Doe stated but 30 is the prevailing
belief 600 military circles here that
part OF the national guard and posi-
bly, au Of it will be sent To- the border
and that lhe start wiz Doc made very
soon
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-05-11

The political editor OF the Journal
overruled the candidate editor last
week and the Journal came out with
bells on. We admire your courage,
gentlemen, give your readers more
pep. The world hates a coward and
81 the Journal Is afraid Of making the
Republicans sore, when not Offering
apologies for the past. give the Demo
Gratis hades. We dislike seeing the
editorial column desecrated by adver-
tisements and canned opinions Let
fhe political editor loose again
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-05-11
BOwers Wins COngressIOnal FIght

At the special election held Tuesday
to I'LL the unexpired term in Congress
from this district George NJ. Bowers,
Republican. was elected over Sam v.
Woods, Democrat. by approximately
coo majority. Several precincts in the
district have not been reported and
the figures given are not official but
are the best obtainable until the vote
is convassed next week.
The majorities by counties are:
For Bowers. Berkeley 1915. Morgan
4S3, Grant $50. Barbour 81, Tucker 200,
Preston 1879, Monongalia Gao. Mineral
5I5.
For Woods, Jefferson 1894, Hamp-
shire 1880. Hardy Sos. Pendleton 325,
Randolph 67O. Bowers majority, 635.
Preston county gave Bowers 2262
and Woods 1888 and the vote by pre-
cincts follows:
KingwoOd District
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-05-11

We suggest to the Juornal that hav-
ing bowed the knee to Colonel Nc
Daniel that they now get down on
their belly to the spindlers, Methen-
eys, Zinns. A. L. Sidwell. j. Z. Jen-
kins, o. Y. Shaw. NJ A. Sisler, NJ. L.
jackson and other Republicans OF the
county that the Journal has maligned
in the past. Remember, dear Journal,
d Is votes now you want. not enemies.
You car make a fine crop OF the latter
any time you get peeved.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-05-11
value ola Goal

10 Z were obliged 20 pack a lot Of
advice into a few words for the benefit
~ poor boys, would teil them % de-
vide as early in life as possible what
they intend 10 DO There is nothing
30 helpful 10 a tired traveller as des-
unalion. This thing Of not knowing
where you're goirg. but merely on
your way. BE- a delusion and q folly
Congressman r.. , King in American
Magazine
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-05-11
Obituary

Henry Riggleman was born in Ran
dolph county, w Va, March %. 1882.
and died April 18th, 1916, aged 81
years and Is days. He was united i'm
marriage to Sarah wamsley of Ran
dolph county, July Goth, 1856. To this
union were born II children namely.
Alice Hawley, Joseph. Washington,
Cornelius, Anna Luther, George, Jen-
ME Squires, deceased, Lizzie. Hattie
and Clara r. Shaffer. He had "a
grandchildren and 35 great grandchil-
dren. His wife preceded him to the
great beyond several years ago. He
was loved by his family, respected by
his neighbors for his kindness and
uprightness of life Funeral services
were held at the Gordon NJ. Il. church.
conducted by Rev NJ. L. Hall. pastor
of the Gainesville Baptist church.
The remains were then laid to rest in
the Gordon cemetery there to await
the resurrection morn-A Friend.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-05-11

Brother Whetsell last week ate en-
humble dish of crow when he made an
open apology for the untruths pub
hshed about Col. John A. Mcdaniel
when he was editing the Rough Rider.
The editor OF the Journal, being a can
uidate, is willing to grovel to any man
Tor vote. If the Journal would
swallow all its fabrications for the
last few years it would be necessary
TO issue a special edition.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-05-11
Married at Oakland

Miss Iva Bucklew, daughter OF Mr.
and Mrs T. VI. B1cklew OF this city
and Lawrence w. Whetsen. son Of Mr..
and Mrs Isaac Wbetsell Of Terra Alta.
we're married Wednesday. April 26th,
ln Oakland. az the parsonage Of the d
y church The Rev. John W Howard
performed the ceremony
The couple returned TO Mannheim
that evening where they expect %
make their future home.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-05-11

gut 90 zoe scattered dctachmouts OF
inc American grmy patrol to be ON
guard
General Obregou went into the con-
feranae tbis evening announcing that
be had new proposal fq make 30 the
American representatives, lie intend
cd 70 ask. he said. that o. common
border patrol should be stretched
along the border. American troops
guarding the Mexican side and Mexi-
can troops pair0lling the American
side
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-05-11

Beginning next week The Argus is
going to run column OF observations
on the coming primary from safe po-
sition on the fence. With the Journal
candidate, the News waging warfare
for Cousin Abe" and the Republican
depending on the canned -ariety of
editorial dope we think we should
discuss the whole matter with our
readers in a fair and unbiased man
ner.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-05-11
MORE L. S. TROOPS ARE
ORDERED TO THE BORDER
President Calls Out State Militia for
Patrol Duty TO Help Guard Against
Further Raids by Bandits Along the
Mexican Border

Ell PASO, May 9.-Fear OF "A break
between the United States and Mexico
over troops dispositions in Mexico
was temporarily allayed tonight when
after three and half hours discus
sion the American and Mexican CON
ferees agreed to hold another confer
ence, probably tomorrow.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-05-11

The election in Preston Tuesday was
as quiet as a pauper's funeral and re-
minded the editor of town election
with one ticket in the field. A num-
Der OF our best Republicans did not
vote as they refused to swallow the
nominee of their party for Congress.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-05-11

Your attention is called to a news
item in this issue clipped from the
Fairmont Times, Of the alleged meth
DDS adopted to carry Berkeley county
for Bowers. II this is true we will
take defeat and be proud of defeat
with honor.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-05-11
Mountain Lake Park Bible Conference

The Bible conference at Mountain
Lake Park, Maryland. will again this
year be conducted by the Moody Bible
institute of Chicago, under the able
leadership of the Rev. James NJ. Gray.
ID. ID. The dates are August 1920.
Because of the unusual success OF the
conference last year, the request was
unanimous that the institute again
have charge of IT, The program, which
will be announced later, will offer
many of the best known Bible teach
ers and preachers of the country.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-05-11

Ex-Governor A. B. White addressed
about fifty voters at the court house
saturday evening. While we did not
believe half the ex-governor said yet
we VIII have to hand it to him for the
manner in which he presented his case
and the ease with which he skated
over the thin ice in his harangue of
everything Democratic.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-05-11

We have the dope that it is claimed
the Bowers swag for Preston will be
used for favorite sons in the primary.
The method Of killing is done differ
emily here and n Berkeley-one ply
sically and the other politically.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-05-11

Judging from expressions from a
fiimber of the Republicans of the
town they are almost as "tickled" over
the result of the election as the Demo
Gratis
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-05-11
Postnonement Of snle

Owing to conflict of dates between
the sale of the administrative Of Vim.
c. Brown, deceased, and the property
advertised by the undersigned trus-
tee for May 10. 1916. at the farm of
c. g and Elmira Hammond near Ma
nown, w. Va, Of farm machinery, the
above sale will be postponed for one
week. Sale will he made on Saturday,
May 20, 1916. beginning at I o'clock
y. IA.
G. A. MILLER,
@V-lI Trustee.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-05-11

FL PASO. Texas, May 9.-Tonights
conference, the fifth held, began short
ly after o'clock with General Hugh
L. Scott and Frederick Funston and
Gen. Algaro Obregon and Juan Am
ador, Mexicon sub-secretary of foreign
affairs, taking part A. J. McQuatters.
mining man, who has participated in
three other conferences, was present
at the beginning. but withdrew on the
COMPLAINT OF the Mexican representa-
tives that his business connections
rendered his presence undesirable
1t is understood that Gen. Oregon
again brought up the subject OF a def
mite date for American troops with
drawal from Mexico. He was again
informed. IL is said, that the American
government is firm i'm its refusal to
make the concession
IL was suggested to him that i'm view
Of the Big Bend raid. under the nose
Of Csrrsnza troops the United states
could scarcely consider the de facto
government as fully capable yet Of
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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-05-11

President Wilson specified no time
81 service I'm his call. The law au-
thorizes him to do so but does not
make Il necessary. The situation on
the border is such that no forecast
OF the length of time they will be
needed can be made.
Eilseo Arredondo. Mexican ambas-
sador designate. took TO the State de-
partment today a written statement
OF the information upon which he
bases charges that the Glenn Springs
raid was planned and possibly carried
out from the American side OF the
line. Because OF this, he presented a
request that the United States take
additional precautions on its own side
OF the boundary. The ambassador was
informed that additional troops al
ready had been sent and more would
follow should they be needed. He ex-
pressed his satisfaction at the steps
taken and formally repudiatd in the
name Of his government alarming pub
lished statements that Gen. Oregon
had presented "A demand for the i'm
mediate withdrawal of the American
troops.
This added to the confusion of Off
Gals here as to Gen. Obregon's object
in delaying proceedings at Ell Paso.
a later press report from Mexico City,
saying Foreign Minister Aguilar had
formally denied reports that the de
facto government had taken, or plan.
ned to take, any action to prevent adj
ditional American expeditions from
crossing the border in the pursuit OF
raiders. served further to indicate that
the Scott-Obregon plan was approved
by General Carranza.
Mr.. Arredondo's statement was teIe-
graphed to Gen. Funston for his in
formation i'm meeting the situation on
the border 1t asserted that Antonio
Yillareal. a political exile from Mex
leo, was responsible for the Glenn
Springs tragedy and had sought to in
cite Mexicans on both sides of the line
to engage in other raids. The state
ment told of two definite plots said to
be now forming.
Gen. Funston will direct the mus
tering in of the national guardsmen
and also assign them to such posts as
he selects. 1t is understood the en-
tire 5000 men added to his command
will be used to strengthen border pa
trolls and guards. If Gen. Funston
has been awaiting only additional
forces to order a new expedition into
Mexico after the Glenn Springs ban
dts, he has ample authority to do SC
as soon as the new forces begin tc
reach him.
No report came today as to Major
Langhorn's command, which already
is in the Big Bend country, after tn,
bandits. The war department did no
know whether the troops had crossed
the line or were authorized to do so
1t was intimated that officers here be.
lieved Major Langhorn would press
forward, if there was any possible
chance of catching up with the raid
ers when he reached the line.
The State department sought addi
tional information today as to the
fate of several civilians reported cap
tured by the raiders. A message from
Ell Paso said that c. j. Deemer, L. Coy
and K. r. Harbrook of Glenn Springs
were alive. Previous messages haC
reported at least two of the three a,
dead. The El Paso dispatch also con
firmed the capture of seven American.
captured at Boquillas, saying they
had brought back three of their cap
tors as prisoners.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-05-11

Will not those who are so glibly ad-
Vising us farmers how to care for
chickens until they are six months old
kindly give a peeyed and long -afflict-
ed son Of Bellal line or two ON what
to do about the chicken when she
lands at along about the age OF is?
Lexington Herald
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-05-11
Study Food Values

Food provided for the family table de-
serves the careful thought of every house
wife. Do you use thought when buying
baking powder?
The quality of cake, biscuits and all
quickly raised -four foods depends largely
upon the kind of baking powder used.
Royal Baking Powder is made from
cream of tartar derived from grapes. 1t is
absolutely pure and has proved its excel
lence for making food of finest quality and
wholesomeness for generations.
Royal Baking Powder contains no alum
nor phosphate.
ROYAL BAKING POWDER co.
New York
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-05-11
Cnmmnrclnl Prnnn.llInn

Thrifty poems might seek 90 make
Che pursuit Df villa last an summer.
while hey continue to sell chile. tor
tillas and chickens ~ fhc soldiers
ST. Louis Globe Democrat
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-05-11
Subscription
One year leash i'm advancel.
kiNoWOoD. MAY II

We suggest an apology column for
the Journal.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-05-11

WASHINGTON, May ELEVEN of
the coast artillery stationed at Gulf
and Atlantic coast posts were ordered
to serve as infantry with the border
patrol