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Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-10-27

Do you read your neighbours APP
peal? Why o read your own?
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-03-30
KINcwooD. MARCH 80
CONSIDER WELL

The ARGUS believes the people are more
interested in their tax ticket than any
particular candidate. They are more in
terested in who is responsible for the
increase in the tax ticket. They know
the tax ticket has been increasing each
year with provoking regularity.
Along about 1904 they were told that
the adoption of the new tax laws meant
corresponding decrease in their tax
ticket. Particular stress was laid on the
fact that the farmer and small property
owner would be greatly benefited by the
adoption OF the new tax laws. A COM
parison of the tax ticket OF 1904 with
that of 1915 will prove that there has
been decided increase in the tax ticket
OF 1915 over that Of 1904. Now had the
tax ticket been reduced as as promised i'm
1904 the Republican party would point
with pride TO the iulfllment OF the prom
Use. As the promise failed TO materialize
1t is only fair to charge the Republican
party with the enormous increase in the
tax ticket
Inc Republican newspapers and cam
paign speakers deny that the increase is
due to Republican extravaganza, which
Is not borne out by the record. The
Legislative session OF 1909, which was Re-
publican, cost the taxpayers $50. 900
The legislative session of 1911, which WAS
Democratic, cost $45, 900. besides reduc.
ing the state tax to ONE cent on the
500 valuation. Ike Republicans got
control of both branches of the legislature
In 1912 and 1914. In 1915 the legislative
session cost $lll,O besides raising the
state tax to FOURTEEN cents These
figures are taken from the legislative pro-
ceedings and cannot be denied. This
shows that the legislature of 1915 cost
$4,000 more than the Democratic leRis-
lature OF 1911. Not only this, but the
state audit, which was rendered by the
Hatfield administration, shows a DEBT of
S766, 15l.OS.
Now The Argos is not appealing to
political prejudice, but it does appeal to
reason and common sense when it asks
the taxpayers to consult their own inter
este when they vote in the coming cleo
ton. This is purely a business PROPOSE
ton and should be treated as such. If
in the judgment of the taxpayer his in
teIests will be best conserved by placing
the Republican party in power for four
years more he should vote the Republi-
can state ticket. II on the other hand he
believes it is to his best interest to place
the Democratic party in power he should
vote the Democratic state ticket. The
taxpayer must meet the issue squareIy
and treat 1t in business-like manner
He must not lose sight Of the fact that
there is Virginia debt at some $l2. OOO,-
600 hanging over his head, which is a
Republican legacy bequeathed him.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-03-30
Committee Meets

KEYSER. - Supt. Richard w.
Thrush, secretary of the West Vir-
ginia Education Association, has Just
returned from Warrington where a
meeting of the executive committee of
the organization was held. He re-
ports the association in very good
condition and with prospects favor
able for a great annual meeting.
This year the meeting will be held
in Clarksburg, June 14-15-16. Already
between seven hundred and eight
hundred West Virginia teachers have
enrolled This splendid advance en-
rollment, II is said. comes about large
ly from the quickening of the general
educational interest throughout the
state and from the active and splen.
did cooperation on the part Of many
Of the superintendent and principals
who have brought the needs of the
association TO their teachers A mum
Der Of the large schools already show
complete enrolment" And a thine
very gratifying TO those in charge if
that large percentage of rural teach
ers are coming in. One county su.
perintendent alone has reported near.
ly one hundred names.
Last year at Charleston a few more
than a thousand we're enrolled. Su.
perintendent f. l.. Burdette, Clarks-
burg, the treasurer. says that at the
present rate more than that number
will be enrolled before the opening
day at Clarksburg DR.. J. n. Deahl
OF Morgantown. is the president. HC
has a program In the making for the
coming meeting that Is said 70 be par.
ticularly strong and vitality worth
while TO every West Virginia teacher
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-03-30
Special Election Called

CHARLESTON. w. Va, March Is
Governor Hatfield today called a spe-
cial Congressional election in the Sec
ond district of West Virginia for the
election of a successor to VIM. G.
Brown. member of Congress, who died
recently in Washington. Tuesday
May 8, is the date The call was made
Immediately on receipt in the execu-
tive Office of official notice of the death
of Congressman Brown
The method of nominating the can
didates will be designated by the party
Congressional committees of the dis
trict. 1t is the assumption that CON
ventions will be called for the pur-
pose.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-03-30
Objection 70 Serlonsness

II everybody were able to see clear
ly, thing straight and reach sound
conclusions. there could be no objec-
ton to seriousness except its mortal
monotonousness. But. inasmuch as
about 80 per cent of what serious peo-
pie think and know and say is incor-
rect. the evil effect upon the social
body is tremendous 1t may be. prob
ably is, equally true that 80 per cent
of what non-serious people think and
know and say is incorrect, but as no
body takes them seriously. no harm is
done to the community, and these non
serious ones have at least added to
the sum total of enjoyment The peo-
pie who take themselves seriously
ought to be carefully selected by law
and their number rigidly limited
Life
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-03-30
In Pursuit Of villa

WASHINGTON, ID. c., March 2e.-
General Carranza has granted permits
sion TO use the Mexican Northwestern
railway for the transportation OF sup
plies for American forces in pursuit OF
villa. Advices to this effect were re-
ceived late today by the State depart
ment, from special agent Rodgers,
who is with Carranza at Queretaro.
Secretary Lansing tonight declined
TO give out any details. II Is under
stood. however, that Carranza s0pu-
lated that the use OF the railway
should be on Commercial basis" as
suggested by the State department I'm
its instructions to Mr.. Rodgers.
Now that the permission has been
given by Carranza TO use the railways
1t is the plan OF the military authori-
ties to make MADEIRA the principal base
In Mexico. The large mills OF the Ell
Paso Milling company a Pearson syn
dicate which controlled the Mexican
Northwestern. are located at MADEIRA.
In anticipation of using the railway
the quartermasters department has
massed an enormous stock OF supplies
at FL Paso. orders for their ship
ment to the interior will be given as
soon as transportation facilities are
ready.
Carranza's yielding to the represent
tations of the State department great
ly relieved the tension in official cir
cles.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-03-30
The Les, OF our American vlrls,

When Cole Younger was in bic prime
this country did not have 10 look 10
Mexico for bandits 90 cause IL trouble.
He and bic brothers and the James boys
we're az choice a body Of despersdoes a.
fiction has ever produced. They we're
once members Of QuantrelPs notorious
gang When war no longer offered them
opportunitIes Tor the exercise of their
talents, their outlaw band took 10 rob.
bling banks, raidng towns and killing
such peBons a. interiered With their
business
a highly civilized people like ourselves
deplore the ezcesses Oi our neighbors be-
yond the Rio Grande. Lees than fifty
years ago Jesse james and Cole Younger
were a. lawless in their manner Of living
~ villa o. today, and they had plenty Of
sympathizers Boz The REGIONS that they
irequented. On retiring TO his vine
covered cottage, after serving twenty
five years fro the Minnesota penitenGary.
Cole Younger became a figure OF ro-
nance 10 Villa by any chance a quar-
Or Of a century from now, after getting
religion and protesting repentance for
hls unrulg turbulent pact, peacefully
should end DIE days in some quiet coun.
try town in the United States, would bic
death b. made the occasion for biogra-
PIXIES reciling bis deeds Of bravery and
exeusing bis crime2- World.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-03-30
Obituary

David II. Fortney. a well known
citizen of Tunnelton. died at his home
on March s. 1916. at the age OF 20
years. after an illness OF three weeks
He had been i'm bad health for several
years. The deceasd was born near
Reedsville, w. Va, February "a. 1876.
He was united in marriage to Miss Lu-
cinda Pyles and TO this union was
born eleven children. Those surviv-
ing him are his wife five daughters
and two sons, namely, Mrs. John To-
rok of Cleveland, o.. Mrs Henry Ber-
ry OF Morgantown. Mrs. Charles Mes
senger of Austen. Mrs George Lee of
Austen, Osburn Fortney of Function.
Ross and Merle at home. Three sons
and one daughter have preceded him
to the grave. He was a member OF the
U. b. church and lived a good moral
life. When a very young man he en-
listed i'm the Civil war and served
nearly three years for his country. He
belonged to Company A, 9th West Vir-
ginia regiment. Funeral services were
conducted by the pastor OF the NJ. T..
church, Rev. II. b. Moose. The re-
mains were laid to rest i'm the Shay
Chapel cemetery.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-03-30
Obituary

Layiola Ruth Riggleman was born
March l, 1894, professed faith in
Christ in 1913 and united with the
Gainesville Baptist church She was
organlst for the Sunday school at the
Riggleman school house and also
taught a Sunday school class She
departed this life January 81, 1915.
aged p years. 10 months and 80 days.
The funeral services were conducted
by her pastor, Rev. Nj. l.. Hall, at the
Gordon NJ. r. church. Miss Ruth was
loved and highly respected by all who
knew her
HE'D u ACvynD
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-03-30
PiIOt-OutdOOr
Lighting and Cooking Plants

have totally changed the oldfashioned
methods of house and barn lighting and
cooking in the country home.
Hundreds of thousands Of farmers-men
like yoursef-in all parts OF the country
have already equipped their homes with
this permanent improvement.
Some are friends and neiRhbors Of yours
Their families are now enjoying this com
fort, safety and convenience 49, without
which your home will never be complete
They have chosen the PILOT not only
because It gives them all the bright, safe,
clean light they can use-but cooking fuel
as well.
Because they can light their houses and
barns without matches. Because the PILOT
entirely eliminates al the dirty, disagree.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-03-30

was born James w Holt, Jr., the
grandfather of the deceased
He married Catharine Stem. which
union resulted in the birth of one
child, the father of Judge Holt. AT
ter the decease of his first wife he re-
moved to Weston, this state, and mar
ried as his second wife, a Miss Ben
nett. Alfred T. Holt, the father, was
born in 1922. on the old Fayette coun-
ty homestead; his mother dying when
he was young he was reared by his
grandfather and resided there until
1852, when he moved to Kingwood,
Preston county, and after a short resi-
dence there went to Chenille He
married Maria a. Stone of Kingwood
and while at Chenille the birth OF
John Homer Holt took place The
family later moved to Grafton.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-03-30
HOS0R ROLL.
NEW.

Mrs. a. +. Scott. Terra Alta.
DIR. J. o. Lantz. Il. /. Elk Garden.
j. NJ. Greathouse. Reedsville.
+. p. Evans. r. /. Bruceton.
Miss Ida Loughridge. r. 2. Newburg
Mrs. B. Burke. Rowlesburg
Mrs. Lizzie Gale, Hudson.
Clarence c. Shaffer. Rowlesburg.
RENEWALS.
Mrs. Sarah Hayes, Kingwood.
J. 4. Matlick, II. 3. Tunnelton.
A. S. Albright, Gainesville. Fla.
David Smith, X. /. Terra Alta.
Mrs. s. l.. Cowen, st. Louis. Mo.
VIM. NJ. Wolfe, Bruceton.
l.. T.. Frankhouser. Bruceton.
Allen Forman. Amboy.
James O'Hara. Kingwood.
John A. Graham. X. /, Albright.
+. w. Lenhart. Il. 1. Albright.
Guy NJ. Bonafield, Tunnelton.
j. w. Fauber, II. /. Kingwood.
Matte Bucklew, II. /, Newburg.
j. c. Trembly. II. 2, Albright.
Warren n. Faulkner, Hazelton.
II. Forman jenkins. Il. 1, Albright
B. T. Stone. r. 2, Newburg.
Mrs. p. j. Clancy. Clarksburg.
r. NJ Boone, Kingwood.
Joseph Wright, TOWNSVILLE.
VIM. M. Kelley, II. 2, Oakland.
p. A. Rodeheayer. II. l. Kingwood
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-03-30
When Buying n Farm

When buying a farm there is no
safer advice to follow than that wlnch
Cato gave over 1000 years ago: when
you have decided to buy farm. be
careful not to buy rashly; do not
spare your visits, and be not content
with single tour OF inspection. Give
heed to the appearance of the neigh
borhood; a fiourishing country should
show its prosperity Farm and
Home
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-03-30

It was John Cornwell who warned the
people in 1904 that if they did not elect
Democratic legislature in that year the
Republicans would saddle the Virginia
debt upon us. The Republican machine
said the decision would be rendered in
favor OF West Virginia and Cornwell was
indulging in campaign lies. Who lied,
Mr.. Taxpayer?
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-03-30

Constructive Republican legislation
The Williamson charter, the Farmont
charter, the Charleston charter, the Hin
ton charter, the increase in the direct
state tax, the emasculation Of the regis.
tration Law, the Acknowledgement OF
voters in the minority parties, and so on,
ad infnitum Huntington Advertiser.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-03-30

1t was the Hon. John j. CornwelI who
told the taxpayers in 1904 il they
adopted the new tax laws that inside Of
ten years they would want 70 form a vigil
liant committee and mob the men Who
were responsible for them. How many
Of those who have paid their taxes in
in 1915 feel otherwise?
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-03-30
OUR WASHINGTON LRrrEa
tFrom Geo. W. summers.)

WASHINGTON. March 2s.-Interest
among West Virginians In Washing
ton now centers chiefly In the political
future OF the Second district, repre-
scented for more than five years by the
late Congressman w. G.. Brown. A
successor will have to be elected from
the old district at a special election to
fill the vacancy for the term expir-
ing March 4, 1917. and a new Con-
gresham will be chosen at the No
vember election for the full term be-
ginning the fourth OF March next
When Mr.. Brown was elected last time
the district included Taylor county,
which was cut out of 1t by the re-dis-
tricting act and made part OF the first
district. But as Mr.. Brown was elect
ed to represent the old Second dis
trict, the person chosen 10 fiji the
vacancy will be chosen from the same
district, including Taylor county. The
successor chosen next November for
the full term will be elected i'm the
new Second district. with Taylor coun-
ty excluded. 1t seems to be conceded
that Sam b. Montgomery will not be
opposed for the Republican nominal
ton for the unexpired term, but that
he will not be a candidate for the full
term. While all the numerous candi-
dates who have been mentioned may
| not agree TO IL and may cause some
trouble in carrying it out. it is never
theless the intention OF the political
bosses to run George NJ. Bowers. of
Martinsburg, for Congressman for the
full term. The slate is Montgomery
for the short term and Bowers for the
full term, and neither to oppose the
other. 1t had been supposed that the
new primary law would give the mem
bers of the party something to say
about who their nominees should be,
but the same old course of dictation
seems to be in progress and the can
didates are being selected, as before,
by a few, while the rank and file
of the Republican party have nothing
to say about who their candidates
shall be-
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-03-30

1t is said that many OF the old Repub-
lican county leaders are going to make a
strenuous effort to come back" in the
primary election by nominating their
men. Some Of those who have been
marked for the sacrifice claim that they
have found a leak" in the we'll laid
plans Of the old leaders and no time will
be lost in exposing the scheme. The con.
test promises to be one Of interest and
excitement.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-03-30

FL PASO, Texas March % Dis
patches from the front interpreted IN
connection with news brought by the
Americans returning from different
points in the interior Of chihuahua
caused a belief here tonight that Fran
cisco villa was headed for San An
dres. about rs miles southwest OF Chi
huahua City a favorite headquarters
Of the bandit. lie f. thought 70 be al
ready not less than 80 miles ahead Of
his pursuers and possibly leading the
chase q much greater dislancs.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-03-30

able daily labor Of caring for lamps. Be
cause they have an abundance of brilliant
light always on tapwhenever they need it.
Because the PILOT takes up no room in
the house, but stands out Of doors p ON
top OF the ground anywhere. II Is simple.
automatic, dependable Needs but a lew
minutes attention once month or so.
Write for our illustrated ca}aloos and de.
Scuptye booklets giving all the facts. Find
out to-day about The PILOT.
W. a. WOMELDORFF
81 18Th ST., Petersburg. w. Va.
or GEO. p. BEISER,
88l Main So Jackson. Ohio,
Managing Salesman for
Oxweid Acteyiene Co, Chicaeo.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-03-30

Let every boy who can procure a
copy of The Argus read Joe, the Book
Farmer" our new serial which will
begin soon.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-03-30
HER PASTOR
Seed POfnfnes

1000 bushels, best varieties, seed
potatoes, at market prices. First in
first served.
B. r. VIQUESNEY,
l6-St Elkins, w. Va.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-03-30

favorable effect locally I'm view fire.
quent publication az border Of alarm
ing reports regarding conditions here.
Repeat advices already given that
public continue 90 deport themselves
with commendable poise and self-con-
troll Under these circumstances 81
appears most regrettable that border
news agencies should continue to ina
pute authorities and people here &C.
tons contrary 20 foregoing fact"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-03-30

Senator Chiffon is being seriously
considered for the vacancy on the
Senate committee on foreign relations
caused by the death of Senator Ben
jamin F. Shively, OF Indiana. Senator
Shively was ranking member of this
committee, but of course Senator Chill
ton, If he is placed on the committee,
would not outrank other Senators who
are already on It. He would be the
last on the list of Democratic mem
bers. This is one of the most impor-
tant committees of the Senate at all
times and especially now with the
troubles in Europe and Mexico threat
ening. 1t is not definitely decided to
appoint Senator Chiffon to this com
mittee and strong efforts are being
made in behalf of other Senators, who
would like the place, but it is regard
ed as probable that Senator Chiffon
will be chosen for the important posi-
ton.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-03-30

Let every boy who can procure a
COPY Of The Argus read Joe. the Book
Farmer" our new serial which viii
hlRln soon.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-03-30

SAN ANTONIO. Texas. March 20
General Pershing personally is riding
at the head of his trops to the south
ward. He has had headquarters here
to give out no information as to the
movement of troops or any other de-
tails.
The fact that Pershing is speeding
southwark means that Villa also is
making rapid strides in the same d.
rection. Latest reports coming to
headquarters say that Villa is making
for Santa Catharina. While military
maps show no such place, it is assum.
ed to be the name of a ranch in the
Santa Maria valley.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-03-30
Worth Careful Thought

Do you read the label to know whether
your baking powder is made from cream
of tartar or, the other hand, from alum
or phosphate?
Royal Baking Powder is made from
cream of tartar, derived from grapes, and
adds to the food only wholesome qualities
Other baking powders contain alum or
phosphate, both of mineral origin, and
used substitutes for cream of tartar
because of their cheapness.
Never sacrifice quality and healthful-
ness for low price.
ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO.
New York
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-03-30

Joe. the Book Farmer" is the story
Of the determination OF a young farm
boy 70 succeed-and you can bet ne
does II is a safe guess that every
boy young and old, will be interested.
Read u { nthe best paper
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-03-30

The subcommittee OF the Senate ju-
dietary committee, which has been
considering the fitness of Louis d.
Brandeis for Justice of the Supreme
Court, expected to make its report on
the confirmation of Mr.. Brandeis sew
eral days ago, but several members of
the subcommittee notified Senator
Chiffon, its chairman, that they de-
sired more time and so the matter
went over till some day this week
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-03-30

The proposed advances in coal rates
from West Virginia to the Great Lakes
which have been temporarily suspend
ed, will be considered by the Inter
state Commerce Commission in Wash
ington commencing April "a The
date was set after conferences with
representatives of the railroads and
the coal operators. 1t will take weeks
and perhaps months to complete the
hearings and the arguments, so no
immediate decision may be expected
as to whether the advanced rates will
be permitted or not.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-03-30

John F. Smith has been appointed
rural mail carrier on a new automo-
bile route out Of Charles Town. lie
was recommended for the place by
Senator Chiffon and received the de-
signation OF the postonce department.
f.
a new postofhCe has been establish
ed a. Enzelo, Logan county. not far
from Ferreilsburg with Ulysses $
Richards az postmaster. a postohce
has also been established at Pond
Boone county. not far from Bald Knob.
with Mrs Mime Horn as postmaster.
Firus A. Weaver has been recon-
mended by Senator Chiffon for post
master at Excelsior
f.
The postofce department has re-
newed for term Of FIVE years the
lease on the present postonics quar-
ters az Mooreheid, IN the Hardy Coun-
" Bank building.
+
Mrs Pearl G. Harper had been ap-
pointed postmaster At Harysr. Raleigh
county, succeeding r. a. Harper, re-
signed
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-03-30

Senator Chiffon is preparing the for
NAL report which will be made to the
Senate by the Judiciary committee on
the Senator's bill authorizing a suit
in the Supreme Court to determine
what, if anything, the Federal govern
ment owes West Virginia as part OF
the proceeds of the sale of lands in
the Northwest Territory. Favorable
report has been ordered by the com
mittee and Senator Chiffon was re-
quested to draft the report. It is be-
lieved the bill will be passed by the
Senate as soon as Senator Chiffon gets
an opportunity to call IL up.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-03-30

Senator Chiffon was selected for the
principal speaker az a meeting Of a
branch Of the National Association of
Postofiice Clerks. to be held at Char
lerton. Monday March D. he left
Sunday night 70 reach Charleston for
the meeting