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Evening journal., 1916-06-09
Editorial Opinion
AFrER THE SEA FIGHT.
From the New York Sun.

From the New York Sun.
BY Berlin and by Berlin's ardent
sympathizers in this country, the
world is informed that Great Brit
aims mastery Of the sea has been
broken The Kaiser is hailed as
Admiral Of the Atlantic" The Ger
man navy is proclaimed ruler of the
deep waters.
If these boasts are well founded
that fact will be presently disclosed.
With Germany in command OF the
sea. and Britain deprived OF her su-
premacy, Teutonic commerce will re-
sumo its ante-belum freedom. The
merchant ships tied up in neutra
ports will load and sail; the vessels
IDLE in their home harbors will SCI
forth on their accustomed voyages.
In the resumption of interrupted
trading, not in lists of warships sunk
and sailors killed, will be the proof
of the German contention. Until il
is accomplished. the rulership of the
oceans cannot be said to have shifted
from the Island Kingdom to the Cen
trail Powers.
Evening journal., 1916-06-09
NEW MAYOR ASSUMES OFFICE.

From the Salisbury News.
Mr. l. Ernest Jones. the newly
elected Mayor Of Salisbury, assumed
the reins of government Monday
evening, and in a vigorous inaugural
address laid before the Council his
plans for the improvement of condi-
tions prevailing at present, so that
Salisbury may take advanced steps
among the progressive municipalities
Of this State.
Mayor Jones makes it plain in his
message that he intends to exact Of
the police force a more vigorous en-
forcement of the city ordinances. It
must be admitted that there has been
lax enforcement of many OF our
city ordinances with the result that
many people have about come TO the
conclusion that they can do as they
please, without hindrance. Mayor
Jones says the ordinances OF the city
were passed for the protection of life
Evening journal., 1916-06-09
SPIRIT OF THE
DELMARVIA PRESS
THE BLUE AND THE GRAY.

From the Dover State News.
1t has been suggested that the G.
A. R. and the Confederate veterans
hold their reunions together. This
would be an excellent method of
showing that the scar left by the war
has entirely disappeared and that the
spirit Of brotherly love has taken the
place of hate between the heroes of
the North and South. To see the Old
soldiers clad in tattered gray uni
forms mingling with the veterans in
faded blue and chatting about the
days when they opposed each other
upon battlefield, would be a sight
that would make the stern lines in
Abraham Lincoln's face soften into a
smile of gratitude and thankfulness,
were he alive to witness 1t.
Evening journal., 1916-06-09
suMMER WEAKNESS.

Horsford' Acid Phosphate.
Quickly relieves hot weather languor, OK
haustion and nervousness.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-02-17
Isaac II. Mann for General Lilly for
Governor

Hon. Isaac r. Mann OF Bramwell.
who always considers a situation well
before making a conclusion in politics
as well as business, and who is one of
the potent factors in state politics, said
yesterday while discussing the politi-
Jal situation in West Virginia that he
was for Attorney General Lilly for the
Republican nomination for governor
In this connection he said:
Il have watched with increasing
pleasure and interest the candidacy of
Attorney General A. A. Lilly for the
nomination for governor" Continuing
Mr. Mann expressed admiration for
! the yigor Of his favorite candidate, de-
elaring that 'He is making an honor
able, dignified, yet aggressive fight"
Mr. Mann then paid tribute to the
party loyalty OF Mr.. Lilly, saying:
"Mr. Lilly is a conscientious Re
publican and he is now standing. and
has always stood, loyalty and enthus-
astically by Republican principles.
both state and national. He is, and
always has been. hard fighter I'm the
ranks OF Republicanism."
Mr. Mann expressed appreciation Of
the fact that General Lilly is not an
untried man. as follows:
General Lilly has proven his worth
In an admirable way as Attorney Cen
eral and by energy and experience-a
very necessary qualifcation-has
equipped himself in such a way as to
be fitted to become Governor OF our
state"
Asked regarding Lilly's chances. he
said
His candidacy is growing I'm popu-
larity from day to day: and he looks
like a winner"
With such declarations the Daily
Telegraph was naturally led to inquire
T Mr. Mann would support Lilly. and
ne replied:
u am for Mr. Lilly and trust that
ne will be successful In his race 60.
Bluehold Telegraph, FEB g.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-02-17
The March WOman's Home COmpan-
lon

N0 -"aiVh VOmhhb homo COmpan-
Ion
striking innovation In the March
Woman's Home Companion is the Aico
gravure section, with illustrations
printed by a new and attractive pro-
cess. This issue contains the opening
chapters OF a new serial by Sophie
Kerr entitled The Blue Envelope" n
detective story by william ]. Burns.
an article by Andrew Carnegie, excel
lent fiction and a wide variety OF spe-
cial features.
Among the stories and serials are
IAN Awfully Nice Girl" by Claire Wal
lace Flynn, The Rising Tide" by
Margaret Deland, "The Secret Sorrok
of Arminta." by Elizabeth Jordan. and
Chloe Malone" by Fannie Heaslip
Lea.
The special articles include Tho
Principles of Giving" by Andrew Car
negie, Women and Preparedness" by
Agnes Repplier. THE Romance OF
italy" by Laura Spencer Portor, and
many ONutIb.
One of the new regular departments
is now conducted by successful bus
mess man, who replies to the ques-
lions of parents as to the reason their
sons do not get ahead in business.
THE Woman Motorist." "One Year of
Better Films and the departments on
fashion and cooking are few OF the
regular sections OF the magazine that
supply useful as well as interesting
reading. The department on cooking.
with appropriate recipes. is conducted
by the expert, Cora Farmer Perkins.
Fashions are described by Grace Mar
garet Gould and In the fashion depart
ment is cabled article from the Com
panion's Paris correspondent on tho
latest fads and styles. The section for
younger readers includes stories. pic
lures, puzzles and other material by
Frances Margaret Fox. Esther l.
Forbes. Betsy Hale. Emily Rose Burt.
George and Clara williams and A
Nicely Hail a wider variety OF good
reading matter could hardly be found
between the covers OF single maya
zine.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-02-17
Lose MnIeSto

The Morrises. father and son. Uncle
Presley and son Robert. are In wrong
with the Car OF Mcdowell. They
arc In grave danger OF the knout or
even execution. without benefit OF
clergy. And all because the elder
Norris, in the Putnam County Leader
Ono OF his recently acquired Re
publican newspapers-darod TO init
mate that His McDowellizod Majesty.
Car Henry Drury tho First. and Last,
should not be a candidate for the Re
publican nomination for United
States Senator.
or course. the Official press bureau
OF His Majesty short time ago. fol-
lowing the announcement OF Mr.. Hite.
issued n communiQue declaring that
the Mighty One at Charleston was pre-
pairing TO 40 into seclusion In the
wilds of his adopted province OF Nc
Dowel. But what OF that Hasn't
the Car the privileg OF changing his
mind? And what right has mere
thlAON W Qucb-
ton that right A bas les Morrisesl
ON with their heads! 'Maus NIT 'em!
And so the gubernatorial mouth
piece ups and at EN-" Beginning
with denouncing the Morrises as
newspaper blackmailers," the official
organ OF His Imperial Majesty fastens
upon father and son the deadly ac-
cusations that thoy are "a sore on
the body polite" and worm that
turns against Him and the admInis-
tration."
II is now TO be expected that the
Putnam County Leader will retract
It's statement and declare that His Ma
jesty shall do as he burned" plOases,
without let or hindrance from the
Leader. from Uncle Presley, from son
Robert or from any of the newspapers
controlled by them. II not, the imper-
ial board OF press censorship will
doubtless at once take stops toward
the current issues OF the
Morris papers and sealing up the
doors OF their plants. Wheeling Reg
lister.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-02-17

II you think you are famous trv
giving your name to a sales person.
Why II IS women like to do what
Freedom did when Kosicusko fell?
whenever daughter shrieks I gener-
ally find that the groceries have come
OF some similar catastrophe has occur
red.
a city is central spot where the
men 20 70 make II and the women 10
spend a.
The difference between a good bug-
band and a bad one IL the difference
between constant content and occa-
sioual happiness.
The virtues Of men. At best. are
negative: I admire a woman for
what she Is, and man for what he
isn't
All women are convinced that All
men are terrible except possibly one.
II is a simple matter 70 be neutral
n you don't know the nationality OF
any Of your grandparents.
After you find the first gray hairs
you begin 70 think that powdered hair
was not such a foolish custom after
all
About the time q man ought to quit
wearing red ties he begins to wear
them.
Some nations and all women begin
hostilities without declerins war
Judge
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-02-17
ALLOWS USE OF HIS
NAME UPON BALLOT
The Dead Town

Did you ever go into a town and.
as you stepped from the train. have
1t strike you suddenly that the town
was dead? Have you ever had town
described to you as a dead" town?
Have you ever stopped to analyEe just
what is meant by these words dead
town." In the last analysis they
mean just one thing-and that is that
the merchants OF the town don't ad
vertise. A dead town has certain pos
tive aspects OF demise which are as
bald as a piece OF crepe hanging on the
door OF a private house The stores
seem to be merely existing. Their
shelves are covered with apparently
unsaleable goods. The storelEeepers
seem to be vying with each other TO
sec which will win the first prize as
the town crouch. II you talked with
them they knocked the town, they
knocked business. they knocked the
mail order house They were contin-
ially complaining that other people
did business and made money but that
they didn't seem to be able to sell
anything They guessed IL was the
town. Yes. that was 1.-THE town.
II you asked that merchant II he was
Advertising, he would have looked at
you with amazement. What was the
Use or advertising when business was
Pnnnla nrha a
spend, he would tell you, were send
'ng II to the mail order houses. No.
ne would say he didn't advertise. He
wouldn't throw good money after bad
On the other hand, go into live town
and what will you see? The mer-
chants have attractive displays i'm their
stores. The daily or weekly newspa-
pers are filled with big announcements
u special sales or low priced goods.
They are not afraid OF the mail order
Iouses because they have the same
neans to reach the people -advertis-
Ing-that makes the mail order house
great The merchants have their local
association for mutual help. and be-
hind the association the local news
'aper Is pushing, pushing. pushing
everybody is working and everybody
happy and boosting. II you want a
i've town get behind the newspaper
md the newspaper will do the rest
forget the time worn arguments that
he paper is dead one. The paper
10 alive enough If the people are alive.
The surest test OF live town is a live
newspaper. and a newspaper can't be
alive unless the town boosters do their
share
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-02-17

against the second-term principle. and
II the party chooses 10 forogo any
pledge Of tho kind In this concrete
case. that is The party's and no, Mr.
Wilson's affair.
The President has accordingly said
neither yes nor no 70 the use OF his
name IN State Presidential primaries
where his consent is not required
But in Ohio, where hls consent a. re-
quired II the Democratic voters are 70
BE- allowed 60 voice q preference. he
gives his consent merely that they
may be free to express = ohoice
The obiy thing e Be remarked sf
this acNpn \ ~ ontire conslaioncy
with re Preoident's altitude through
out.--Wcrld.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-02-17
SHOULD BE CAREFUL.
TO TEST SEED CORN


The office OF state historian was fill-
cd very capably for number OF years
by the late Virgil Lewis. who did all
the work required, with the assistance
of clerk or two. and Notwithstanding
Mr.. Lewis exceptional qualifications
for the position there were many citi-
Eens who regarded the Office as unnoc-
essery. After the death OF MIR. Lowis
the place was raised to the dignity of
department" and labeled Archives
and History. Then the Hatfield ad.
ministration gradually found places
for additional employees In the depart
mont until last year tho number on
the payroll, as shown by MIR. Dover's
recently published audit has increased
to nintoen The state historian and
aTchivist draws salary OF $4,000 n
year, he has chief assistant who
gets $4,000 and innumcrable clerks
who are paid from 5000 to sI.6OO a
year. The department cost tho tax
payers over $4,000 last year.
What all the employees of this de-
partment do we cannot say, but the
Charleston Gazette throws somo light
on the duties (O of Prof. Henry M.
Green, who is tho chief archivist and
historian. He has been devoting his
time to "a minute study OF the flnan-
cial condition OF other states and COM
pairing them with conditions I'm West
Virginia for the purpose OF showing
the parslmonious character OF the
present figures on expenditures I'm Con
necticut Wisconsin. Nebraska and
Maryland. and preparing comparative
statements for the press for the pur-
pose OF showing that Governor Hat
field, instead OF being wasteful. has
been really stingy with the money OF
the taxpayers. The people who help
to pay Prof. Green's salary may not
appreciate the Importance OF this
data. but the Gazette thinks tho ad-
ministration should be congratulated
that In It's hour OF need "a man of Edi-
tor Green's ability can be comman-
deered to do the heavy work OF the
and be paid from the
state treasury.-Wheeling Register.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-02-17
The March American Mnrnulne.

In the March American Magazine
are capital short stories and special
articles There Is also an interesting
picture section printed by the new Al
co gravure process "The World is
Nine" by Albert w. Atwood describes
the financial future opening before
the United States and gives the opin-
ions OF our foremost flnanciers and
business men concerning IT, "Believ-
ing and Doing" by Emerson Hough
tells the true story OF what is perhaps
the most remarkable college I'm the
world. For the series entitled THE
Glory Of the States" George Ade has
characteristic article on Indiana
the state that has won eminence with
out acquiring a double chin or wear
ing a wrist watch" Getting and
Holding a job" by Hugh s. Fullerton
tells how many progressive business
concerns are invoking the aid Of
science in hiring their employees
James Hay, Jr., has an interesting ar
ticle on ex-senator Burton OF Ohio.
the man with a miracle memory.
One of the most striking stories in
this issue is The Conqueror," by
Dorothy Canheld There is also good
and varied fiction by Alice Garland
Steele, Sophie Kerr, Ellis Parker But
Ter. who gives us a new "swatty"
story and Olive Higgins Prouty. who
continues her novel THE Fifth
Wheel"
For the series OF practical health
articles that is one OF the magazines
continued and important features
successful business man tells how he
doubled his life and trebled his income
by conquering an ailment that num-
bers it's victims by hundreds Of thou
sands
The need for abler moving picture
writers is told by Walter PrIchard
Eaton. Among the months Interest
ing People" is an account Of Hediey
Francis lie Bas, who raised the Brit
ish army by Advertising. The depart
ments on Habits" "The Family's
Money" etc, conclude an unusually at
tractive and up-to-dste issue.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-02-17

The atmosphere about the Demo
cratic Presidential nomination has un-
dergone no great amount OF oiarinca-
ton through Mr. Wilson's formal per-
mission Of the use OF his name IN the
Ohio preference primaries. Il has
never been at ell cloudy.
The Presidents position has been
known practically from the time be-
fore his inauguration when he set Il
forth IN letter 70 A. Mitchell Palmer.
He has been q candidate for renomi-
nation n his party wanted hlm to be,
and he has not been a candidate II the
price was to be any scheming on his
part 70 incline the party toward him
lt was the party and not Mr.. Wilson
that did The "plodgingg a. Baltimore
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-02-17

We desire % extend through this
medium to the friends and nelghbors
who so faithfully and kindly aided, as
sisted and administered IN sympathy.
kindness and helpful acts during the
last illness Of our father, our most sim
cere and heartfelt thanks, and also to
the Tunnelton W. p. choir for their
kind interest and beautiful vocal mu-
sic rendered Al the funeral. May God
ever bless and keep you is our prayer.
Joseph U Rhodes. william A.
Rhodes. MARI n. Weaver. Philip N.
Rhodes. George n Rhodes. Retsa =.
Craig.
Howesville. February "a. 1919.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-02-17
In Memoriam

Died. at the old homestead near
Howesville. in Kingwood district. on
the 5th day of February. 1916. Joseph
Thomas Rhodes. The end was peace
ful and serene with the full assur-
ance OF entering into that blissful life
beyond the river whose confines OBJ
| scures our vision.
Joseph T. Rhodes was born IN Pres
ton county, Virginia (now West Vir-
ginia) on the old Merrell farm in the
Whetsell settlement on the 9Th day OF
July. 1870. living 10 the ripe old age
OF 75 years. s months and 20 days. He
was the eldest son OF George and
Catharine Rhodes. who came from
Maryland about the year 1887. In
the year 1861. his heart on fire with
the patriotism enkindled by the Civil
war. he became Federal soldier, en-
listing at Rowlesburg in company r.
9Th West Virginia infantry, serving 4
years. 9 months and 4 days. His rec
ord for distinguished and faithful ser
vice both in camp and field was one
Of which TO be proud. Early in life
he united with the Methodist Epis-
copal church and lived devoted con-
sistent Christian life for forty-two
years, faithful to the end.
On the 29th day OF October. 1868.
Mr.. Rhodes was united in marriage
to Elizabeth Knisell. To this union
were born Joseph u. Rhodes, Rebec-
ca A. William A., Mary f., Malinda
C., Philip ~. George H.. and Retta J.,
eight children in ALL six OF whom sur
vive. Rebecca A.. wife OF Simon s
Hartman. died March LIST. 1914. Ma
linda c.. wife OF w +. Stewart. died
May 10th, 1905.
Also by two brothers and two sis
ters, twenty grand children and ten
great grandchildren. On the 7th day
of November, 1901. his faithful and de-
voted companion preceded him 80 the
land beyond and no doubt was waiting
when the time came with outstretched
arms to welcome her loved compan-
ion to that land of joyous beauty and
giadness.
AS mariners nearing a newly found
shore
Gaze enraptured on beauties unheard
Of before"
Mr.. Rhodes was reared on the farm
and after his term of service in the
army purchased the land in the woods
and cleared out the farm upon which
he lived and brought up his family
and upon which he died and is now
buried.
Mr.. Rhodes was man OF quiet man
ner and dignifed department, among
the best citizens OF the county, a con-
siderate husband. kind and generous
father, an estimable neighbor and a
broad-minded and noble Christian.
fearing and serving God from princi-
pie from which standpoint all other
things with him were measured. His
mission is filled.
A FRIEND.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-02-17
The Great Issue

No amount of evasion or Bubterfuge
will cloud the real Issue before the
voters of the state I'm the coming state
campaign. The Issue Is clear drawn.
The Republicans in power for years
have violated the pledges OF their own
party, have considered campaign
plaDks as mere words and have in
creased taxes until the ownership OF
property is no longer an advantage
but a disadvantage.
II is the argument OF the Democrats
and thousands of Republicans that the
taxes are too high, and this argument
Is supported by facts from which there
Is no appeal. II the taxes are higher
than ever before and IL they have been
levied by a Republican Legislature and
collected by Republican admlnistra-
ton, surely the Republican admins
tration is to blame. No process of
reasoning can place the blame on the
Democrats.
Campaign after campaign the Re
publican leaders have gone before the
voters and asked for their support,
which has been given freely. only to
Violate this confidence the moment
they assumed power. Is there any de-
fenso to such a statement or charge?
We would like to know what defense
can be offered, except perhaps an
attempted explanation which is half a
truth, but which is rudely covered
with semblance OF the whole truth
Charleston Gazette.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-02-17

In memory OF Brother d. r. Scott,
who died February 3. 1916.
Once again death hath summoned
Brother Odd Fellow. and the golden
gateway to the External city has open
ed TO welcome him 10 his home. He
has completed his work In the minis.
tering 70 the wants OF the afflicted, In
shedding light into darkened souls and
in bringing Joy into the places OF mis-
cry, and as his reward has received
the plaudit well done" from the
Supreme Master
$50 let him sleep that dreamiess sleep.
our sorrows clustering round
his head.
BE comforted, ye loved who weep. he
lives with God ne Is not dead d"
And Whereas. The all-wlse and mer-
ciful Master has called our beloved
and respected brother home:
And Whereas. lie having been a true
and faithful brother OF our mystic or
der, therefore be Il
Resolved. That Bruceton Lodge No.
III, l. o. o. r, Bruceton Mills, w. Va.
In testimony Of its loss. be draped IN
mourning for thirty days and that we
tender 70 the family OF our deceased
brother our sincere coincidence in their
deep afiliction, and that a copy Of
these resolutions be sent 20 the family.
o. Y. SHAW,
WIN MOssER.
a. O. DEFOE.
Committee.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-02-17

A very good illustration Of the fact
that construction can at times be too
permanent can be found in the case
Of an English railroad between Lon
don and Liverpool Il was built many
years ago and was laid out with the
intention Of using only small freight
cars with a lotion capacity limit. Ow-
ing to the fact that all cuts, tunnels,
bridges. etc. we're made 80 permanent
by using masonry and stone oonstruc-
tion throughout, the cost Of rebuilding
the road later on was 30 great as to
make u prohibitlvo Today, the
freight rates between these two cities.
distance approximately 200 miles.
is nearly twice that charged between
New York and Chicago. a distance Of
almost 900 miles Engineering Nag
azine.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-02-17

COLUMBUS, Feb. 14.-Ohio Demo-
Gratis we're not surprised today when
they learned President Wilson had dis.
patched to Secretary Of State Hide
brant, OF Ohio, a letter announcing
that he would accept denomination
They had expected such action for
several days and consequently had
abandoned their proposed plan OF es-
tablishing a dummy" candidate whom
candidates for delegates to the ma
tiohal convention might pledge them
selves to support for first choice.
The Presidents announcement did
nol clear the situation regarding the
aelegates' second choice for the Presi-
dental nomination, however
The Ohio law requires delegates to
have = second choice for President.
formally announced I'm the declaration
OF candidacy, which are to be flied on
February 25.
Democratic leaders assert they will
pick a dummy candidate TO stand as
second choice Of Ohio delegates to the
Democratic national convention since
Democrats are said 10 have no actual
second choice for Presidential nomi-
nation.