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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-07-08

paper he has criticised the actions OF
the Democratic machine and has indi-
Gated hat he will no longer support
the Watson-Chilton combination. Re-
Gently Senator Bland wrote "A number
Of the old-line Democrats Of the State.
asking for their opinion on the recen;
session OF the Democratic legislature
and what the future hlds in store for
the Democracy OF West Virginia. The
majority Of the " bitterly criti-
cised the WatSon-ChiltOn combina-
tion M stated that they would be the
ruination OF the Democratic party or
this State.
Hon. Willard =. Snider. of Harrison
county. who is one OF the old-line
Democrats who has refused 10 he
dominated by the machine. was
among the first TO answer the letters.
and he appealed TO the Democrats or
Harrison county TO withdraw from ma
chine rule and n support and nomi-
nate progressive Democrats. Mr.. Snt-
der stated that the life of Democracy
In this State dependedon breaking up
the machine run by the interests.
through their representatives. Watson
and Chiffon.
In his appeal 10 the Democratic par
~ Of West Virginia. Mr.. Snider said:
The first break the Democrats
made was In failing 70 elect United
States Senators I'm whom the people
have confidence. They not only failed
IN this. but they actually elected at
least one United States Senator
that the special interests wanted
elected.
They did not want any primary cleo
tion law or corrupt practices act. Not
these fellows. They were with their
masters. The judiciary committee IN
the House must NOT have control or
tho primary hill. the committee on
elections must not have H.. for the
chairmen n these COMMITTEES were
not under the thumb Of the interests.
And then that resolution That Gil
keson p resolution And then that
Speakers rulings Well. 10 any party
can stand such hypocrisy itts a grand
old party" sure. II seems 10 me that
II the Democratic party may hope tor
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-07-08

success in The next campaign us rank
ana Me iu their district and corrfy
primaries should not and must nor
endorse such actions
Tho sentiments Of STR ~nider arc
'' h"'d h} every Progressive Demo
crat Of West Virginia.
'eorge Curtis. editor 81 the Pan
Handle News. and ono Of tho staupct
81 champions ~ Democracy I'm We,
irEinia. has al.o Withdrawn from
machine No and
Joined me ranks OF
ih' Progressive Democrats Throuqr
lhc editorial columns Of HE p bo
.'' 'Ili'.Ite thc actions Of the Gold
Dust Twins
Tho editor of tho Monroe Watch
man. and other Progressive Demo
crafts hav" refused to supper, the I'M
,'r'HiF any LONGER and viii Join iu
launching n progressive party
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-07-08
ARE IN BAD WITH RANK AND
FILE OF PARTY.
State Candidates Will Not be Sup
ported-May Put Progressive
Ticket In Field.
(ey eERTRAM q. cAppLE.l

With the ran and file OF the party
refusing TO support the machine lead
ers any longer chaotic conditions con-
front the Democratic part of West
Virginia, and unless there is a re-
organization within a short time the
fate OF Democracy, is sealed at the
coming election. States that have
been framed by the Watson-C Chiffon
combination for the coming election
will not be supported by the party,
n the labor unions OF the state have
now gone on record as opposing Wat
son. and his machine tactics. This
has left a split in the Democratic
ranks that is broader than when they
were hopelessly in the minority years
ago.
When the Watson-Chilton combin-
alton smOthered the bribery charges
that were preferred against them at
the recent session OF the legislature
by such staunch Democrats as Nelson
Hubbard. Senator Bland. Delegate
Robinson, and others the fate OF the
Democratic machine in West Virgin
ia. was sealed. With these condi-
lions confronting the party a Repub-
lican victory is assured at the polls
in 1912.
Watson Opposition.
From the time that Watson. an
nounced his candidacy for the United
states senate he was opposed by the
rank and file OF the party but the
giant corporations that he represent.
ed were soon able TO CONTROL the leg
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-07-08

hard work and natural ability rises
until she holds an important position
as assistant buyer in this institution.
h has not neglected her mind DUR
Ing these years Of labor. but has kept
pace with her advancement by spend
Ing her nights In study. Al the OPEN
lng Of the play she Is still the diamond
In the rough. for At times she gives
vent 20 her emotions and feelings by
a relapse to the vernaculAr OF the
streets.
There is n vacancy for the position
or buyer In the women's cloak and
suit department. and Maggie has her
heart set on obtaining this position.
Out Tor some reason or other she has
Incurred the ill-wiu OF the general
manager OF the store. h Is keenly
disappointed when he tells her that
the position Is TO be filed by an out
slider. At this there comes
Into her life "A young man who was
LETT As his heritage this mercantile es-
adjustment. She l. in ignorance Of
his real position. N thinks that he
u m applicant Tor employment as
hoorwalker. and advises him strongiv
against embarking on the tumultuous
Feas of mercantile disappointment. A
hayward sister Of hers Is arrested as
n shoTiifter. and Maggie makes a sac
rihce 81 her small savings 20 save her
sister from falling into the clutches
u the Jaw. The momentary sacrifice
Is forgotten IN the turn Of affairs
which hnds Maggie Pepper burdened
With to care % a young niece. who.
y left 10 go her way. would NEE: the
same fate that has overtaken her
mother Just 81 this MaRria
loses her position IN the store. ana
everything ooks dreary 70 her. bur
her natural optimism reasserts Itself
and she -tnrts out 10 win. even though
she r. opposed BY powerful interests.
And win sho does. IN a way that en-
dears her 20 tho audience Just AZ Pa
tricia won their hearts IN The Choru,
Lady
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Trouble Ahead for
Watson and Chiffon

islature by expanding something like
100000 and despite protests from
the voters he was elected. With John
I. McGraw. Judge John II. Holt, and
other staunch Democrats, the choice
Of the rank and file for the senator
ial toga. a howl went up at WatsOn's
election that has ~re-echoed through
out h state ever since.
Ignoring the appeals and letters
from h labor unions OF the state
Watson. is finding himself opposed
by practically every laboring man i'm
he state for reelection. The state
federation of labor 4 whom Watson
made promises that were never kent.
are bitterly opposing him for reflect
ion. This same stand has been taken
by the Ohio Valley Trades Assembly
OF this city.
After Watson was elected to the
senate. the state federation of labor
wrote him n letter asking him if he
would support them in "A number of
measures that would benefit the labor
Ing man of West Virginia. When this
letter was not answered another was
written, but IL toe was ignored by
the man who was then president Of
b greatest non-union industry in
the state. Letters were then written
TO him by the labor organizations ask.
ing him TO unionize his mines and
after more than a dozen letters were
written the Fairmont coal baron
thought II time 10 answer. Before
so doing. however. he resigned as
president Of the Fairmont Coal com
pany. although he still retains the ma
jority OF the stock. Then he an
swered by having his secretary write
a fowery letter. explaining that he
had resigned and was longer con-
nected as president az the
He gracefully sidestepped the other
questions asked by the labor organi-
cations.
Speaking Of Watson's candidacy for
reelection n mar prominent in labor
circles OF his city and a staunch
Democrat. stated yesterday that the
FairmOnt coal baron and other candi.
dates slated by the Democratic ma
chine would not only he bitterly op-
posed by the lobaring men Of Wheel
inb. but that resolutions would be
passed by the state federation de-
~nouncing the Fairmont coal baron. Al
though a Democrat Of the old line.
the speaker stated that before the
rank and file OF the Democrats would
stand for a reelection Of Watson.
they would bolt the party. With the
machine attempting 10 force their way
through a bolt that will prove disas-
trOus 10 Democracy seems assured.
Cornweli Slated.
John T. NcGraw. who was Crucifcd
by his party al the recent session Of
the legislature. is the choice Of the
rank and file OF tho Democrats. John
". Davis. now a member Of congress
from the First district IS the choice
for governor. but IL Is a well known
fact that john Cornwcll is slated
by the machine for the governorship
The stating 81 Cornwcll for the gu-
bernatorial tOga hy the machine b. a
reward for the. aid e-cxtended 10 Wat
son during the senatorial fight at
Charleston. when Cornwell arrived
ar the capital city he a a strong
candidate for senator. but after q fcw
visits 10 tho watson Chiffon quarters
in tho Kanawha. Cornwell suddenly
lost interest in his own candidacy and
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TOOK an active interest in the election
OF watson. The machine has already
started a boom for their candidates
watson for reelection and Cornwell
Tor governor. Until Cornewll Laid
down and gave his staunch support
ers the double cross in the senatorial
race he was one of the s-trongsst
democrats in the state. Now he il
In a class with Watson. Opposed by
the Dor unions and the rank and file
OF the party Cornwell will find his
hsht for the g~overnorship hard
shedding.
Stating Candidates.
heaIlzing their unpopularity with
The rank and file OF the Democratic
party. the machine leaders will not
attempt to win on their merits. They
are too shrewd politicians for any
thing OF that kind. The busy check
Dook ana fountain pen will again be
'he means they Will resort TO to win.
Ever member OF the lower house
and the senate who voted against The
Natson-Chilton combination will be
bitterly opposed for reelection by the
interests. Democrats OF Ohio county
who opposed the election of the ma.
I llu Uluf0 On-
position al the next primary. The in
terests Will give the lieutenants a
liberal supply OF money to spend in
This county TO see that such men as
Nelson Hubbard. Chess Whitman and
Tom Padden are defeated at the pri-
maries. over in Harrison county Jim
robinson. who brought the charges
against the Watson-C Chiffon combine
VIII find IL hard shedding 10 get re.
nominated. The Watson combination
threatened Robinson when ne made
the charges. Since that time he has
been informed that il he becomes n
candidate again he will be opposed
by them. Senator Bland. a staunch
supporter OF John T. McGraw. who
also brought charges OF corrupt poll
tie and bribery against Watson, will
likewise be opposed. Senators John
Fisher and Woods will also be on.
posed by the interests. Neither OF
these men supported the combine.
and FOR this reason they will seek
denomination from the Democrats or
their counties against the check
books OF the interests.
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girl was o. the theatcr entirely. this
new role - The shop girl. but the shop
girl glorined. keen-witted. hard-hend-
hut soft hearted
Maggie Pepper IS tho product n n
hrs" New York department store
She started in as n cash girl. and BY
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-07-08

japan has $40 electric works. us
100000 ~kilowatfs Of electric bower
aIl the progress 81 only 90 Years Two
number ~ electric railways IS al.
with e. trackaEe Of $50 miles TcIc
phone subscribers number 1897 y
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-07-08
HOW LONG HAVE YOU
BEEN PAYING RENT?
Don't you want q homer

Have YOU anything except rent re-
Ceipts 10 show for what you have paid2
what Is the total amount you have
paid for rent
\ home purchased under our plan
would cost you less each month than the
average man is paying for rent. ny
adopting our plan you would turn your
rent into paying for a home.
The standard Home COMPANY gives
the man OF moderate means. the man
WORKING for a salary, the wage Garner.
the benefit Of a low rate OF interest. ami
long time payments. $3.50 per month
with only 80 interest on unpaid bal
me under our plan.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-07-08

Many people arc mors cheerful out.
wardiy than thev feed aside
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-07-08

Jonn w. oates laUoveI. tnc promin-
ent American millionaire. vino is ser
lousiy 900 "a the Hotel Maurice. Paris.
and ne sor. Charles G Gates. who Is
runninq 20 his fathers bedside
Omaha daily bee., 1911-02-08
Wooden Clothing

Are you wearing a wooden waistcoat? IL
not, probably you soon will be.
Clothes made literally from wood are
the latest sartorial venture. The discovery
of this new process is largely due to the
fact that bleached cotton is known to be
composed of very nearly pure cellulose.
Working on this basis, scientists have
discovered a method of manufacturing a
thread of cellulose extracted from spruce
wood. New England cotton spinners are
exceedingly optimistic about the discovery,
and with material manufactured from this
latest process expect to produce clothing at
prices far below those now charged. The
finest product will, It is said, be cheaper
than cotton in the bale ''
In addition to this cardinal advantage,
the new material can be dyed any color,
and-a very important polnt-the dye will
not fade. Lastly, the material is non-in.
flammable.
This new process should bring the best
up-to-date attire within the reach OF al
most all, said an expert on clothing mat
tiers. Also, since waistcoats are to be
manufactured Of this cellulose thread ex-
tracted from spruce wood, / can see no
reason why all the rest of ones suit would
not be made from a similar material In
fact, the discovery should revolutionlze the
price OF all cotton goods"
Omaha daily bee., 1911-02-08
Entertaining a Bride
Name and Address.

Now hurry up! Be sure to dress warm
and don't expect me to wait all day
either!" With these words in the dim dis
lance we ran up the hotel stairs and
wondered what the next day would bring
forth; for was detailed TO so on a camp
ing and fishing trip to entertain a friend
Of hubby's, also his bride, rusticating for
the time. neither Of whom had ever met,
writes Mrs, j. Holman in Cutters Book.
My tom-boy girl, called Bob by habit.
Though Roberta was given to her in dis
appointment was all enthusiasm, as this
was her first outing, and was in favor OF
dressing up in homer Of the bride but l
promptly vetoed that project; her old fish
ing rig was speedily donned, and in a pile
of dirty socks and rubber boots, a dis
reputable old Stetson was found-just the
finishing touch to my outfit.
When Mrs. Marsh, the bride appeared,
she wore a swell tailored suit toque to
match silk waist and petticoat patent
leather Oxfords and above all else fimy
lace hosiery on a cool September morn
ing. With one accord three voices eX-
claimed, You're not dressed warm
enough but she firmly insisted that she
was, and ] did not know her we'll enough
to argue. My fair guest and rode on the
rear seat and on level ground that boat
wagon was properly behaved; out when we
got 20 the hills, particularly going down,
the bow Of the boat prodded ms in the
Omaha daily bee., 1911-02-08
Cant Trust the Man

1t was while the collection was being
taken up at a recent meeting held IN tho
Broadway theater under the auspices Of the
Woman Suffrage party that a little woman
in coral velvet frock advanced TO the edge
of the platform and announced she was
alarmed over the news that Colonel ROose-
welt was about TO turn his attention to the
child labor laws.
II was Mrs. Pearce Baily, mother Of the
twins who posed as Cornela's Jewels In
tableau given in Maxine Elliots
theater for the benefit OF the cause. and the
audience applauded when she added, mo
man Is 10 be trusted with a child"
There was Abraham" she continued
"the best man Of his time. But what do
YOU suppose Sarah's feelings were when
she saw him going toward the mountain
with Isaac and a meat axe?
Now ! don't want 20 be irreverent, but
there again was Calvin, another pre-emi-
nently good man. 30 you imagine / would
trust Calvin with one Of my children? He
condemned all unbaptlzed babies 10 eternal
fre."-New York Sun.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-02-08
Mice as Life Savers

The use OF white mice on board submarine
boats give notice OF escaping and dang
erous gases-which they do by exhibiting
uneasiness or by dying-has suggested the
adoption Of like expedient in coal mines.
When an explosion occurs in a coal mine
the great danger to rescuers lies in the
possibility or likelihood that there may be
gas in the workings down below. There
may be much gas or little gas; or there may
be no gas worth mentioning. The rescuers
In any given case are unable to tell; and
men sent into the depths with helmets and
oxygen apparatus have, Of course, no
means Of ascertaining.
The latest idea Is for the helmet men
to carry with them little cages containing
two or three white mice. II the latter show
no signs OF distress the the oxygen pioneers
telephone back TO that effect and then the
mmbers Of the life-saving corps who are
without protective apparatus are enabled to
rush In fearlessy.
Come along. It's all right" cries the
helmet man through his portable telephone
and his mates follow BY this means
much precious time when minutes may
mean lives, is saved,
This plan has already been tried with
success by a mining company in Pennsyi-
yania One OF Its incidental advantages lies
in the fact that the men do not wear he'll
NETS, and are thereby relieved OF a burden
OF about forty pounds.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-02-08

Because two and two have a habit OF
making four everybody in Three Pines I'M
derstood all about It when Martin Pidcoe.s
body was found early one morning in the
alley back Of the Security bank with kit
OF burglars tools, a stick OF dynamite and
n dark lantern beside 1t. A live wire
bordering the window wall accounted for
his sudden death
II was the best piece OF scandal the town
eyer had, for Martin Pidcoe had been born
and raised there in one Of the wealthy
homes, was a leading young lawyer and
fayorite. was president OF the Mems club
and the most envied person in town. And
he and Edna wayland were TO have been
married in the spring.
What made II worse was that this at
tempt 10 break into the Security bank fol-
lowed close upon two, burglaries which had
startled the town. Another bank and the
shoe factory safe had been entered. II was
perfectly awful that everybody should
have been so deceived, people said as they
\gathered In little knots and discussed It.
1T lust shows you can't trust no one!
said Ben. Scrimiger, who ran the feed
store. t.Why. when he was little tad
Mart used toe come in here for grain for
his pigeonsr-and tos think he'd turn OUT
like this" I'm
To. think he pulled the wool over our
eyes So" agreed Doc Stacker. He had
such an honest look and such a way OF
slapping yeh on the shoulder, as though
he really was interested in yeh and WASH
lust pretendin'l Why, he could make yeh
believe black was white. Mart could
when he stood zap and talked and laid
down, the law And him giving the boys
advice on how to make a success of life
and things like that
When they had time to remember Edna
.WRYlsAd all the women called on hei
mother 10 weep over the poor girl and
end out how she, was taking IT,
How thankful" Mrs. Lawyer White
said impressively, that poor deceived CIR
ought to be that she found out in time
what . a criminal he was!"
Edna's mother looked confused Edna
she said. doesn't seem 10 look at it thai
way. she says Martin never did IT.
Poor child" iubilated the neighboI
women IN rapturous dismay But She
get oyer, il, Give her some herb tea; It's
good for the nerves" Tell her that sh'
must bear Up and. be sensible about this
dreadful, bloWr'
People. recalled all sorts OF odd things
about Martin which they had not noticed
particularly at the time they occurred
one man had seen him the year before
leaning over the rail OF the bridge at mid
might smoking a cigar and apparently
looking at the moon, which was fun and
reflected on the water No doubt ever
then he had been planning his series o
crimes instead OF being asleep like re
spectacle person. Somebody had conn
upon him suddenly one day when he wa
figuring on 9 sheet OF paper and Martin
had seemed stalled and had shut the paPe
away briskly and had acted as If deeply
Omaha daily bee., 1911-02-08
Harmony the Secret of Happiness

Harmony is the keynote to happiness.
Take, for instance the case of the three
girls in the fiat overhead writes Estelle
Kegler. Only two days ago they gave me
the distress signal. and such a melee as L
found in those two dny rooms dignified by
the name flatl Why, even the pictures on
the wall were Rwry.
What's wrong, girls?' asked, catching
sheet lightning flashes OF discomfort, HAS
the maid abscOnded with your favorite bits
OF wardrobe. or have you been trying a
new chatting dish recipe?''
Margaret. left the window open and it
rained in on my magazines"
Girls. girls" I protested, remember
only great artists can be temperamental.
Mere folks have the last seven letters
chopped off, which leaves the disagreeable,
II true word temper"
Were all nervous" excused Margaret.
Yes, and irritable" l added.
Now that you've called me in to arbi-
trate I'm going to insist on a few hard
and fast rules that must be observed on
penalty Of immediate expulsion. First APP
proach this flat every evening with the
firm determination TO see only the good
and pretty things here.
Second, on your way from the car try TO
think Of one service you are going to do
for each OF the other two girls during the
evening-something to make them more
comfortable or happy.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-02-08

back After one vicious jab, Mrs. Marsh
sat half reversed, one eve on the danger
closely following, and I also was kept busy
lodging the pesky thing
In camp that evening Mrs. Marsh kept
Waiting around the fire TO keep warm.
why, freez my back while / warm my
hands, she complained to her husband,
who was rude enough to say, You
wouldn't listen Put a horse blanket on
and play Indian!' In pity and desperation
at last ! ventured to say ~ think could
make you more comfortable II you were
not too tony to use my methodist and
she was so miserable she readily listened
Bob produced her fathers rain coat and
this was topped off with black fur col
larette. BY the aid Of butcher knife 1
hacked hole In those wool socks that her
French heels might have room, and these
were pulled over the dainty footgear Next
emptied the grub box for a seat and hung
horse blanket from grape vine behind
her, and then with fears as to the result
rendered some spiritual consolation from
the emergency flask" (She did not leave
a dropO. She now produced a paper novel
from inside her jacket, and declared she
could enjoy herself, that ! could go roam
ing II / wished and she would tend the
fire.
On returning. when near 4enough to see
over the wind-break, ! held my breath al
the comical sight. Mrs. Marsh had
wrapped red and yellow horse blanket
around her, and seated on the grub box.
head against tree, was fast asleep. while
at her feet could discern the smouldering
remains Of her love story Ny laugh woke
her; in fact, they heard It in the fishing
boat on the lake and when they came
ashore after my melodlous calls to Come
back with the matches" the first words
we're, Tell us, so we can laugh, too" but
she implored me not 10 tell.
The next week / received a letter with
this astounding information MY nose
blistered and is now peeling!"