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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-03-23
OUR WASHINGTON LETTER
Geo. W. SummersD

| oCIaOc primary election ticket in West
Virginia. as a candidate Tor the nomi-
nation for President. The President
has given his consent i'm letter 10
state Chairman c. l.. Shaver. OF Fair
mont. who called the attention OF the
President to the resolution adopted by
the Democratic state committee re-
Gently. requesting permission TO use
his name on tic primary election bal
lot. The Pre- lents letter TO Mr..
Shaver is as follows:
The White House
Washington
March l6, 1916.
My dear Mr. Shaver:
While ! am entirely unwilling TO en-
ter into any contest for the Presiden-
tial nomination of the Democratic par
ty. l am willing to permit the use of
my name that the Democrats of West
Virginia may make known their pref
erence in regard TO that nomination.
In order, therefore, to comply with
the request OF the Democratic State
Executive committee OF West Vir
ginia, hereby consent To the use of
my name as a candidate for the Pres
idency by any candidate who seeks TO
be elected a delegate TO the national
Democratic convention, which is TO as-
semble in June next.
Sincerely yours,
WOODROW WILSON.
IL is believed now that no other
Democrat will seek the Presidential
nomination; that the Democracy of
West Virginia will vote unanimously
in favor of the Presidents renomina-
tion and that he will get the largest
vote ever given to Democrat I'm West
Virginia when he comes before the
people of the State at the general
election next November.
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West Virginia is one step nearer TO
obtaining the funds for the payment
of its share Of the Virginia State debt,
and Senator Chiffon. who has under
lken to show how the funds may be
obtained, has been receiving congrat-
ulations on having been able to con-
vince the Senators on the Senate Judi
ciary committee of the justness OF his
contention. He has insisted that West
West Virginia should be permitted TO
sue in the Supreme Court OF the Uni
ted States to establish it's claim to
millions enough to pay all its part Of
the old State debt and have some left
over. When Virginia ceded TO the
union of States what was known as
the Northwest territory, embracing
what are now the States of Ohio. In
diana, Illinois, Wisconsin and part OF
Michigan, IL provided that the pro-
ceeds OF the sale of any OF this land
should be distributed among the thir-
teen original states Sales aggregat-
ing hundreds OF millions of dollars
have been made but no proceeds have
been distributed by the United States,
in accordance with the condition at
tached 10 Virginia's gift to the union.
Senator Chiffon introduced a bill TO
authorize West Virginia to sue the
United States and to try to establish
It's claim for part OF the proceeds OF
the sale OF these lands. The Senate
judiciary committee, after careful con-
sideration, has been convinced the
state should have the right to estab-
lish its claim and has reported re-
commencing the passage OF Senator
Chilton's bill. The Senator hopes to
get it through the Senate soon, and in
the meantime has the approval Of the
judiciary committee for his bill
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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-03-23

oliver NJ Merchant has been ap-
pointed rural mail carrier on the new
automobile route a out OF Charles
Town, which will be one Of the first
automobile routes established I'm the
State 10 be put into operation The
roads in that vicinity are such as 10
permit automobile delivery Of mail.
which could not be done in all parts
Of the state with the roads that exist
there now.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-03-23

The Secretary of the Treasury has
called the attention of Congress to the
fact that postofIice building has been
authorized for Williamson on site
already purchased but that since
then the holding OF Federal court at
Williamson has been authorized, so
that the proposed postofice building
should be changed to accommodate
the court. lie has recommended ac-
ton by Congress looking to the sale
Of the old site, the purchase of lar
ger one and the erection on IL Of n
building to cost $4,000 to provide for
the requirements OF the court
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-03-23

SAN ANTONIO Tex, March 2o.
villa may be forced into a nght with
American troops within the next 90
hours. II reports coming TO Gen. Funs-
toms headquarters. both from Gen.
Pershing and from Mexican sources.
are correct
Gen. Pershing reported today that
villa had been reported defeated by
Mexican government troops near Las
Cruces and that he was marching
northward in retreat Gen. Pershing
report was followed by the unofficial
report that villa was still fighting at
Namiquipa south Of Las Cruces.
u The Carranza force wins IN the
fighting that was said to be continu
ing late today, villa will have to move
northward along a road over which a
detachment OF American troops Is rid
Inc southward or leave the road and
head for the Santa Maria mountains to
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-03-23

Senator Chiffon has accepted an in
vitation to deliver an address at Char
lesion on "Dress-up Day" April 6. A
general effort will be made at that
time to give the city thorough clean
ing up and Senator Chiffon will speak
in behalf Of the movement
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-03-23

Sam a. Hays, collector of internal
revenue for West Virginia, with Offices
at Parkersburg. was here on business
with the internal revenue commission
er. He is trying to get positions au-
thorized for two NOR emen, whose r
vices are required by reason OF in
creased income tax and corporation
tax collections.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-03-23

a pension bill introduced by sena-
tor Chiffon. granting a pension OF 500
a month TO Eta Powell, Of Parkers-
burg, has passed both Senate and
House and will become a law as soon
as the President signs Il.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-03-23

Mrs w. e Chiffon, who has spent
several weeks in the Bermudas. on ac-
count OF the delightful climate there.
has returned to Washington, where
she will remain with the Senator for
the rest OF the winter and spring,
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-03-23

COLUMBUS n. NJ, March 90 By
wireless from Gen Pershing's head
quarters) Six biplanes Of the First
Aero squadron. under command OF
Capt B. d. Foulois. arrived today to
scout in the mountains for villa. Two
machines left Columbus last night and
one this morning
Four spent the night fin the vicinity
Of Ascension. The machines we're
driven BY Lieuts. $ {. G. Chapman. j.
y Carbcrry H. a. Dorgue, r.. S.
Brown, Il n willis, r. S. Gouell
W @ Kilmcr. tn the seventh machine
hes not been reported
Additional troops arrived here Ia
take the place Of the 1000 men sent
from the temporary bases TO try and
pursue villa
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-03-23

SAN ANTONIO. Texas. March q
II have asked the department for
more troops" said General Funston
this afternoon. This IS not TO be
construed as due to any change in the
situation. but rather as a means OF
further controlling the lines Of com
munication. This line is extending
constantly. and soon will be 200 miles
long
General Funston refused to say how
many troops he had requested. but
added that It was "a fairly good num-
ber."
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-03-23

an interview i'm washihngton few
days ago. urging the nomination OF
Senator Cory Hogg for governor OF
West Virginia. THE issue has made
itself i'm West Virginia" said Mr..
Byrne, and will be fought out on the
line of excessive and unjust taxation.
involving an assault upon the reckless
and prohigate expenditures OF the
present administration and the action
OF the administration In forcing
through at the last extra session of
1915. by means OF bestowing offices
as hribes upon recalcitrant legislators
measures which have increased taxes
more than 40 per cent. for which the
people receive I'm return nothing but
larger, more grasping. more danger
Gus but not more corrupt political ma
chine than that by which they were al
ready beset." On this issue he insists
Senator Hogg, who fought the admin
istration's measures i'm the legisla-
ture. is the logical candidate
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Farmers OF the Second district of
West Virginia. recently represented
by the late Congressman w. G. Brown.
have been called to meet I'm Keyser.
March 20. for the purpose of taking
such action TO secure rural credit leg
islation In Congress as those in at
tendance may determine. II is under
stood consideration will bo given TO
the candidates for Congressman as
successor TO Mr.. Brown, who was an
ardent worker In the cause of rural
credits which would actually help the
tenant and small farmer.
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Since the bill passed both houses of
Congress authorizing recruiting for
the army up to the full authorized
strength, new recruiting stations have
been opened in many places and old
ones have been re-opened Those now
open in West Virginia include Blue
field, Charleston. Clarksburg. Hinton.
Huntington, Parkersburg, Wheeling
and williamson
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-03-23

There is no Federal institution in
the continental United States for the
reception and care of lepers?
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-25

pardonabie pride when . rspresen-
tative of the Southland appeared to
present q suffrage plank for the COM
nittee's consideration. The New York
and 81. Louis newspapers report: "A
bright yellow sash bearing the legend
Votes for Women flashed before the
committee. II was hung across the
dashing figure OF a speaker introduced
as Miss Kate NJ. Gordon, OF Louisiana.
She wore black and presented q stun
ming appearance.
The Southern women" abe said,
sQuaring Off before the Dixie repre-
sentative. rate as the political inferi-
ors of the negro
That made the delegation sit up and
take notice.
Women are in the subject class s.
she went on. The strongest indict-
ment against our government of to-
day is that women are maintained
in the subject class. The women of
the country are going to the party
that gives them the most recognition
We all recognize the allegiance tina.
the negro gives to the party that gave
him liberty. Is 1t REASONABLY to sup
pose that women will be any less
grateful to the party that gives them
liberty"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-25

A Far-Sighted Organization.
The credit for far-sighted political
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-25
Democratic Champions.

Like a hero. with a sublime cause
for championship, Senator Pittman
stood courageously and determinedly
before the Democratic Convention and
pleaded the justice of votes for wom-
en- When a few uprosrious anti -suf-
fragists endeavored to howl him down.
Senator Pittman shouted: Are you
men who are willing to hear women
denounced. afraid to hear man say
anything in their behalf" There was
shamed silence while Senator Pitt
man continued. These gentlemen
may not believe their mothers and
sisters possess their brain power, but
also know the conditions in the
sweat shop Of New York and Chicago.
where girls have no fathers or broth
ers to vote for them and II the Demo-
Grafton Convention does not vote to
give them the right 1t is not the pro-
gressive convention the people believe
il to be-"
Another eloquent advocate OF votes
for women was Senator Walsh OF Mon
tana. He referred to the bright,
brainy women" who had appeared be-
fore the Resolutions Committee and
ne pointedly rebuked the New Jersey
delegation which contained few
noisy opponents OF woman's enfran
chisement. by reminding them that the
same element in that State also OPP
posed President Wilson in all his
measures. That put a quietus on the
obstreperous ants On final passage
the suffrage plank got rousing ap-
plause from the men in the conven-
ton.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-25
Didn't Know What He Was Talking
About,

SOne Of the funny incidents OF the
Democratic Convention was hearing
Governor Ferguson. OF Texas. talk
about something he didn't know any
thing about, namely woman suffrage
Texas hasn't woman suffrage and as
Senator Stone, of Missouri. said of
Governor Ferguson, He makes q man
of straw and then demoiishes 1t"
The convention laughed its approval
of this criticism on the Texas Cover
nor'E wild statements. II was stgnifi-
cant that the States In which women
now have the ballot, voted unanimous
ly for the platform plank recon-
mending woman suffrage. Those
States know what they are talking
about, while Governor Ferguson was
merely theorizing.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-25

acumen must be conceded to the suf-
gragists organized ~ the Southern
States Women Suffrage Conference.
It's method of enfranchisement for
women was adopted by both Demo4
cratic and Republican platforms The
ballot for women by States decision
preserves to the state its present quail
ihcAtions and safeguards to the fran
chise. and raises no vexing problems
In addition to the purely democratic
policy OF government by the people
and the assumption that women are
people
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-25
Big Democratic Majority for Woman
Suffrage

An Unexpectedly large majority of
votes was given the woman suffrage
plank At the Democratic Convention,
SIS Ia in favor, and only 1871 1T
against. State after State swung In
line as the roll was called President
Wilson's stand for States rights worn-
an suffrage was enthusiastically sus-
tanned Only three States. Georgia,
Indiana and Texas gave a majority
vote artagonistic to the Democratic
party's reoou1m endation. West Viz
ginia was equally divided. and New
Jersey practically SO One Filipino
voted against women while every suf-
frage State voted solidly In favor
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-25
Democratic Party Recommends Won
an Suffrage.

The old adaEe that the Democratic
party always exhibits "hindslight' Is
disproved by the platform of 1919. It
is a platform drafted for today and
for its needs. The plank which arous-
ed the most interest IN the entire pro-
ceedings Of the National Convention
at St Louis was the women suffrage
plank. II reads as follows:
We recommend the extension Of
the franchise to the women OF the
country by the States. upon the same
terms as men"
OF the twelve States in which wou-
en- already have the ballot, nine were
in the Democratic column at the fast
presidential election They were
Arizona. Colorado, Idaho. Illinois,
Kansas, Montana. Nevada, Oregon and
Wyoming. The Democratic party in
the South now has an opportunity to
raise its women TO the Levi of these
Western States and no one doubts
that the Southern women will stand
by the Democratic party.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-25
How the National Parties Stand on
Woman Suffrage.

Every national political platform
now contains a plank for woman suf-
fraEe The Progressive plank de-
clares for equal suffrage by State and
national amendment
The Republican plank reads; The
Republican party, reaffirnatng It's faith
in government of the people, by the
people, and for the people. as a mea-
sure OF justice to one-half of the
people of this country. favors the ex-
tension of the suffrage to women, but
recognizes the right of each State to
settle this question for itself"
The Democratic plank is; We
recommend the extension of suffrage
to women by the Gtates upon the same
terms as to men"
The analysis of these pianks In sim-
pie, The Progres sive advocates
amendments to State and National
Constitutions Both Republicans and
Democrats specify States rights
meth DDS. This was the means asked
by the Southern States Woman suf-
frage Conference. and Is the accept
able route for Southern States. while
it in no sense conflicts with any other
portion OF our country.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-25

.Aldorman workman Church Tsusesa
: Judge r. Carter Scott, sittins In the
City Circuit Court yesterday. appoint
ed Alderman william W. Workman =
member OF the board of trustees Of the
First English Evangelical Lutheran
Church. Mr.. Workman succeeds the
late p. Meisel, Jr ",
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-25
FOR Rent

In the matter Of rsntips houps
you are In position to do whae|
promise. and do IL. you can an
right along. II you M
all and do nothing, some day vn,1
wake up and find you have nofhi}
do. We hgure on being kept
right along by reason OF the Z.
our complying with our promiseeI
yet have few prospective vaeanl
EDWARD S. ROSE ca
Real Estate and Loans
II North Eleventh str
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-05

Miss Young Working On Great Picture
Clara Kimball Young, the World
Film Corporations star, left recent
ly for Cuba, where the big scenes for
the new spectacular feature, THE
Feast of Life" are being made. Special
permission has been obtained from the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-05

September Morn" and serves delight
fully to entertain those that NAV
be in search Of real, live amusement.
The producer, E. P. Churchill, Inc,
who has long string of theatrical
successes to his credit, has given his
musical show an extremely elaborate
mounting, both in regard to scenic eff
fects and costuming. The series OF
stage pictures have created favorable
comment everywhere the piece has
been presented. That jolly comedian,
Leo Greenwood, always as welcome as
the proverbial flowers in spring, Is the
principal Of the cast, and associated
with him are many comedy players
who keep the fun moving at a rapid
pace. The company numbers Is and
the pretty chorus of girls has much to
do with putting over" the tuneful lin
giles and attractively arranged ensem-
bles. The dances are many and have
to do with the famous tangoes and
graceful hesitation waltz movements.
which are the hits Of the leading cab
arets and big music halls of New York
and London. The show opens a four
days engagement, starting tomorrow,
at. the Columbia, Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-05

Cuban government to use the old for
tifcations at Santiago, which have
tunnelled far into the rocks; also deep
dungeons, torture chambers and secret
passages.
This feature is announced to be the
biggest production in which Clara
Kimball Young has yet appeared and
gives the actress an opportunity to
display her dramatic genius in a role
of dual personality. This character is
one Of the most remarkable ever con-
ceived, dealing as it does with a young
rich and beautiful woman who appar-
entity is so cold and heartless that she
is known as The Lady of the Lilies.
There is another side to this crystal
line creatures personality which
burns with the red hot fires of blazing
passion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-05
play deals with the story of the Ital-

play deals with the story of the Ital-
liam blackhand and the tensity of the
story holds one almost spellbouna
from the rise of the first curtain until
the fall of the last. Miss Hazelton, Nh d.
Waller, Mr.. Budde, Mr.. Rooney and in
act the entire company was cast to
excellent advantage. The scenic pro-
duction given the play was adequate
The play will run until Saturday
night. Sunday matinee THE Man from
Mexico" the well know comedy made
famous by William Collier will be pre-
sented by the Walters.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-05

tween the Hamlet of Edwin Booth and
that of Forbes Robertson, written by
w. L. Hubbard, for several years dra-
matte editor of the Chicago Tribune.
Not since Edwin Booth has Ham
let been seen who so completely and
thoroughly satisfied as does Forbes
Robertson. He more nearly approaches
the standard set by Edwin Booth than
have any of the other players seen. He
suggests the same finely aristocratic
nature, and that same scholarliness
able. He does not make the prince so
serious as did Booth, for he lightens
many of the scenes with smile or
laugh, and he causes the spectator
to feel that Hamlet, despite his sor-
row and the awful secret he bears,
still looks upon the world and its
folks with the eye of the philosopher,
and that he has not lost all interest
IN certain of life's pleasures and
amusements. This Hamlet receives the
players with satisfaction and an ap-
preciable degree of gladness He is a
man who even though in sorrow has
kept up his practice of fencing and
manly sports, and who therefore goes
as he tells Horatio that he goes with
confidence into the test of skill with
Laertes. 1t is the lighter tone in his
Hamlet which makes the portrayal
or Forbes-Robertson superior in pres
ent day estimation even to that of
Edwin Booth.
We have changed in our ideals
and standards of acting since the day
OF the Booth Hamlet, and while I'M
doubtedly the SPLENDID power and
nigh intellectually of that great &C
tors portrayal would appeal to us
strongly today, yet it is not impossible
That the portrayal would not satisfy as
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-05
NEMSNOTE$&F~1MN lELAND
1 6YDAISYDE ~

Swimming and high diving with
degree of skill that would make her
famous in vaudeville if she were to
appear in the role of lady champion,
Mabel Normand Of Keystone motion
picture fame, is one of the most YER
satile actresses appearing in the silent
drama.
AS a comedienne of remarkable tai
ent Miss Normand is in class by her
self, having appeared upon the screen
In so many comedies of acknowledged
success that it would be hard to name
an actress who could make the least
claim to being a Mabel Normand rival
for comedy honors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-05

AT THE COLUMBIA.
One of the newest farcical tabloid
musical shows is brisk, merry affair
which the thoughtful author calls
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-05
1h2&&aEEEfl}!eaattre

to be born, her father swears to kill
the man, but Alma conceals his name.
On tie night the child is born, Alma's
father is found dead; Cyril being
about Henry's build, has worn his
clothes and witnesses see him in the
woods where the crime was COM
mitted. Henry is convicted, Lillian
alone believing him innocent. and is
sent to prison, Alma declaring him
to be the father of the child. Cyril
keeps silent; but when about to speak
is held back by his father, who thinks
him unstrung. Cyril marries Marian
but his conscience tortures him.
! Henry is released after twenty years
| in prison, and attends the cathedral
presided over by Cyril, who has be-
come the great Dean Maitland Cyril
sees Henry in the congregation and
there is a powerful scene. Cyril meets
his son with a letter from Alma ask
ing for his education, then Alma dies,
and her son, learning his identity, re-
nounces his father Marian dies, and
CyriPs soul is conscience stricken
Henry seeing the pain of recognition
in the cathedral, and remembering
his old love for Cyril, writes a letter
of forgiveness to him, but Cyril's pride
is broken, and repentance enters his
soul. The next day, Sunday, his ser.
mon is at first a trite appeal for re-
pentance and then a dramatic comics
sion of his own sins, when, falling
from the pulpit, he drops dead.