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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-08-12

men on the streets They have al.
ready made one discovery which all
The male policemen OF all the cities
OF the world have heretofore over.
looked. They have found q plan OF ef
tectually squelching the street mash.
ers. and II IS very simple. They Use
neither hat pin nor club. they make no
arrest. and cause no scene II is the
unanimous agreement that any lady
policeman who knows her business
can 'errorize the mos, impudent mash.
or rs simply iooking him square ia the
~ -. surveying him from head 20 foot
and contempiuousiy crushing him. No
masher has yet been able 10 stand the
test Most OF them have taken to
flight Street nuisances who have
stood unabashed before the blue coated
officers OF the law. have hurriedly
.scampered away when the lady COP
pers appeared
More power 10 the woman police
man There arc few cities In the
7 nited states IN which here is not
work for her
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-08-12
LAW MAKING BY DIRECT VOTE.

Direct legislation by popular vote
10 10 have a pretty efectual and thor
ough test in Ohio in the near future
Already petitions have been filed with
The Governor calling for referendums
on three important measures. and
others are pending. The Wsrnes and
Fitzpatrick tax laws passed by the
Legislature are to be tested by the ref
erendum. Referendum petitions have
been fled for an election on the work
mems compensation act, and now the
liquor interests threaten 10 file a petit
lion for vote on a constitutional
amendment 10 reduce the size OF the
General Assembly. II IS very evident
That the referendum can be made an
instrument Of obstruction and oppres-
sion as easily as an instrument OF the
popular will. II can be used against
popular legislation as easily as in IA
yor OF 81. II these referendum votes
tnvalidate the faction OF the I.egisla-
ture in any case. It will be an encour-
sgement for other dissatisfied ele-
ments 10 take their cases before the
people 10 conduct their campaigns
and require votes upon the questions
in which they are interested
In the nature OF things. The large
majority OF the voters cannot inform
themselves upon the merits % alb.
stract public questions They have
neither the information nor the time
10 acquire the same Active organiza-
lions we'll financed can carry through
popular election propositions that
might never be seriously considered
in any decent legislature The weak
ness OF the referendum is in the fact
that direct popular legislation IS a d!f.
fcult process. All OFT legislation
heretofore has been through repre-
sentative bodies. and whatever the
faults Of these bodies. they have been
effective, and they have secured for
The American people the best govern.
ment on the face Of the earth
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-08-12

spent large sums OF money in extend
ing the water service.
If these and like improvements OF
the city are to be continued. We must
pay a somewhat higher tax rate. As
has been shown many times. the tax
rate in this city is ridiculously low
So far as The Intellicencer can re-
member. 1t is lower than any other
city in the United States OF equal
size. BY legislative enactment we can
secure the power 10 impose additional
tax levies. and, az an early date the
Board or Control and city Council
should take steps 10 secure such an
enactment
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-08-12
NEW NEWS OF YESTERDAY
The Man Who Would Not Sit Beside Thurlow Reed
By Z. J. Edwards

five dollars so as TO secure a seat re.
mote from mine
Il was notified that there would be
a meeting OF this special committee
at MIR. Livingston's house. He was
one OF the wealthy members who were
aoIc TO hire house for the entire
season.
i was completely beside myself
when l received this notification. MY
DUTY TO my constituents and my hope
OF gaining success through the
passage of this measure caused me
10 feel that I ought to attend this
mmlttee meeting. On the other
nand, how was | to enter the house OF
ieiioN assemblyman who had In
suited me. as | thought? | presume I
walked back and forth before NJ.
LiNineston's house for fully twenty
minutes before / could make up nv
mlnd 10 enter Al last | said TO nv
sell that my duty 10 my constituents
was the frst consideration. So I
rang the bell and n moment later the
door was opened by Mr.. Livingston
hhnseh. To my establishment he was
most cordial in his greeting and |
observed during the committee meet
ING that ne was particularly atten-
i've 10 me. After the meeting the
doors TO the dinins-room. which was
80 NHt rear Vi tne pdrIOr where the
committee met. were thrown open. I
saw that a supper had been spread
upon the table and realized that II
was TO be OF lavish hospitality.
However. ! determined not TO ac-
cept this hospitality: certainly not
until Mr.. Livingston had apoliglzed.
As turned 10 10 away he said: MIR.
Weed hope you will stay. | hay.
learned TO know and respect YOU
greatly. | paid s25 so that Nigh,
get seat away from you. but say
TO YOU now that ifwould gladly give
hundred dollars IL | could get that
seat back again
or course after that | felt COM
PEELED TO accept HIS hospitality and h..
drank my alth in glass OF cham
payne. Our relations became cordial.
even intimate. lie reported my bill
favorably. and he. fe wyears later.
died in my arms"
Copyright. 1919. by r. J Edwards.
All lights reserved
Tomorrow Nr Edwards will tell
How Grover Cleveland and Mckin-
Icy Exchanged Views"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-08-12

When Thurlow Weed became a
member OF the Lower House OF the
state Legislature at Albany. having
been chosen by the Anti-Nasonic par.
~ as representative from Rochester.
y. Y. he was fortunate enough to Sc
cure one OF thu best seats In the house.
assigned by lot. His neighbor upon
the right was Charles l.. Livingston.
OF New York. a member OF the distin-
euished Livingston family. another
member OF which was Secretary OF
state in President Jackson's admins.
trstlon. another relative being Chan
celior Livingston. OF New York, whose
mysterious disappearance was an ex.
citing national topic. The mystery OF
cleared up.
On the second day OF the session
Weed discovered that his neighbor.
MI Livingston. had given up his seat.
ana mad In TACT paid the representative
from one OF the remote rural districts
OF the State s25 as an inducement to
the farmer to swap seats with him
MI. Weed was deeply wounded by
this action. for he had reason TO sus-
pect that the aristocratlc Livingston
uld not want to be seated beside the
which at that time was Just begin,
ming to give the hint OF the growth
and influence which the village was
TO attain within a few years.
Some weeks after the session
opened Mr.. Weed introduced a bill
containing proposed measures IN
which the citizens OF Rochester and
The Genesee Valley were deeply in
terested. Upon the passage OF this
bhl and Its enactment into law. MIR.
Weed based his hope OF success as
member OF the Legislature.
The measure was referred to a sue-
cial committee named by the speak
er OF the assembly. who appointed as
chairman OF that committee Charles
>. Livingston. OF New York. MANY
years later Mr.. Weed recalled the
circumstances while chatting with
friends at his home in New York
city one evening
was desperately disappointed
when the speaker announced that he
had appointed NJ. Livingston. chair
man OF the committee. said Mr.. Weed
i had not spoken to or in any way
recognized Mr.. Livingston. because /
so keenly resented the insult. as |
thought II. TO me when he paid twenty
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-08-12
AS TO PRoeREssIVEIsM

August II. 1913.
Editor The Wheeling Intelligence.
Wheeling. W. Va
Dear Sir
There is no doubt great deal OF
interest at the pres NJ time as to the
probable course TO be adopted by
those whO voted the PrOgTe> siVe tIcR-
- at the last election. As one OF the
original Progr' ssiNes ! have been ire
quentiy asked a. TO nay views OF The
present congressional situation. and
] believe that these Views are held nv
a large majority Of those who vote.
me ftogr' ssive ticket Al the last pres
dental election
first-l believe that ~ the time OF
~" Natlonai convention a. Chicago.
heodore Roosevelt had been clearly
shown 10 be tho candidate desired by
IN" rank and file Of the Republican
party. ! am further convinced tna-
had h" been selected as the Republi-
can candidat" all those who subse-
quently voted for him a. the Progress
slVe candidate would have supported
him as the Republican nominee
second he action Of Messrs
Barnes. Penrosc. Root & Co. in fore
ing upon the rank and file OF the Re
publican party a candidate who had
b"en repudiated ~ the pools. in the
b|iet that We OF the rank and Tile
would support any one whom thev
placed on the ticket. has clearly been
SHOWN 20 b. an error. Tn, result OF
the action referred to above has clear
~ demonstrated the fact that men
"ho compose majority Of the Re
publican party require that their can
didate b" the one selected bv them
selves. and not by the party leaders
Third The object and purpose of
the formation OF the Progressive party
was rot that there was necessity
Tor such party. but that DO was Noes
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-08-12

When you feel any OF the symptoms
or constipation. be your own doctor,
but don't prescribe calomel or any OF
the various drastic and body racking
drugs, oils or salts. What Is needed Is
n gentle. pleasant acting remedy that
ts effective. positive and thorough.
!, Hot Springs Liver Buttons from the
worlds famous health resort, Hot
Springs. Ark. will keep your bowels
regulated just right. while powerful
burging drugs leave you all broken UP.
and IL may take n week TO recover
from their effects.
Don't waste another day. Hot SPRING,
Liver Buttons are for sale by drug
gists everywhere. CSC. Sample and 100
OF our 1900 testimonials mailed free
by Hot Springs Chemical Company.
Hot Springs. Ark
Sold IN Wheeling by r II Pau Drug
gtst. and druggists everywhere
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-08-12
Geo. NJ. Shook Co.

ssrv 20 properly impress upon those
10 whom leadership of the party might
come. that the party was made up OF
Sucn men as could, IL necessary. en-
dure the defeat Of its candidate rather
than ALLOW the leaders to force an
unwelcomed candidate 3pon them. IN
the belief that the rank and tile would
blndly support any candidate upon
their ticket.
Fourth-Thc Republican party witS
lis policies and records OF achieve
mentS was tn party OF Theodore
Roosevelt ami a large majority Of the
over four million voters who support
ed MIN a. tie last election. H, ana
they cnt' red the Republican primaries
and there demonstrated VINO their
choice was. Their. was and is no
fault TO huu with 10" Republican
party as a partt. such iauIt a. was
round vas with those who had come
INTO TIE leadership q this party. The
rebuk' ueted out To those leaders
was ON" that VIII last Tor all time
The party bias been Vur-cl. There
viii always iu tae future be- To-
CURED az "a candidate. the qualification
that Dee b. the choice ~ the people.
and uO' that 81 thr bosses alone. 50
that the object anc purpose Of those
Republicans Who COMPOSE the Pro
sr'sslF" party has been accomplished.
FIN There can De- no desire on
The part o. the honest Progress iyes
who were aC'uatcd toy the desire to
better political conditions aud nor 70
iulller their own selfish ambitions.
fp cause the death of the Republican
party. with TO- Lr.df aud honorable
record 90. achievement The cure Of
'f- sickness ua- hcru accomplished.
..# D..
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-08-12
A CHINESE PArRIor-

DR. sun Vat Sen. the Chinese re
former. who has for a quarter or a cen.
fury been most conspicuous in spread.
ing the doctrines o' liberalism. .s
again fugitive. and hiding IN the
Island "' Formosa. Or Sun va, Sen. e
career has been a continual adventure
"" has done mon" than any other one
man n" Introduce western thought
and Ideals Zoo China be- vas tho &c.
1--WE and .uy'.orafe zoe ~ me Nancb.t
DYNASTY fi- ORGANIZED o.. revolution
which ov'rfHrew frn Nar,hus lie
vas offered fhe fr- presidency ~ tho
republic. hlf magoanimousIy declined
b.. and now Within Jess than two vears
n 'he e-fahIiehmcrf ~ tho Chinese
repah.r fr.s patso' and hero be- rom.
PEELED 20 Goo tHn country N save hts
Hfa
Time vor.. cr.ou. changes Tho
men "Ho are 20 today arc down 10
mnr-n0. a.d fna birerarrar os sun
fa' Son viii find BOO bic career aslnd
ar' material FOR on" ~ flo mos. THRILL
Irr -"~arr's over woven INTO history
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-08-12

In view Of all the Jobs the authors
are getting under this administration
10 would seem advisable for the once
seekers 10 learn feR elementary
principles Of grammar and spelling
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-08-12

NJ. Mears has gone around the
world IN 80 days. Yet there are some
American tourists who can take as
much As fortnight 10 see Europe
alone.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-08-12

Even n the Interstate Commerce
commission reduces telephone rates.
central will probably continue 10 say
Line busy" with as much satisfaction
as ever.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-08-12

Although The ballots a. tho Nov
York primaries may BE- 81, .ecr long
The politicians are Worrying Jest som.
of The people viii understand rYu ~
vote.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-08-12

John Bui does not have 90 advertise
AT san Francisco. and Uncle sam does
not have 10 trade A. bis store
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-08-12
DR.. SELBY

German Bart Bida sos ard sos.
fHrIfth and MARKET
N0rfs Co ~ a nI. 90 on.
o. 81 rI Sundays 10 20 fg n,
r. u Phone Nat afN
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-08-12

THE WOMAN POLICEMAN
chicago rfa rU' ION women l0 q
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-08-12
Mems Shirts

Unless you come in and see the assert
ment, you have no way of gaining a cor
rect idea of the magnitude of this offer
ing. Our entire line, without reserve, OF
''Iorke," 'ElanesS," 'Griffon" and other
standard makes of Mems Shirts to choose
from. Hundreds of patterns. and every
size from t413 to II. You can't buy bet
IA SIirtc
The Washington herald., 1913-12-05

You can be relieved without the use of corr
Company of New York and Chicago, will quicl
Toes, Soft Corns, Hammer Toes, Sweaty Feet,
Come in and take advantage of this great G
NATION and ADVICE is FREE. AVEN
The Washington herald., 1913-12-05
Suffering With Corns and Buni<

The various appliances of the Schol Manufacturing
anenty relieve Corns Bunions Callouses Overlapping
Arch ~
rid yourself of foot suffering the EXAM
ONI Y
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1913-06-20
The Missouri Nursery Inspection
Law.

The attention of nurserymen,
agedts and dealers in fruit trees
and general nursery stock is
called to the inspection law which
was pasSl BY the legislature last
winter. This new law be-
ONES effective this summer and
all interested in the growing,
selling, shipping, importing and
planting of fruit trees, vines,
shrubs and other nursery stock
should address the Chief Inspec-
tor Of Nurseries and Orchards.
Columbia, Missouri, and receive a
copy Of the law and Instructions
as to how he may comply with it's
provisions.
The law cQuires that all grow
efs Of nuscry stock in Missouri
oprly to "a, Chief Inspector be-
fcrr the FIRST of July for an in
'peci.ot ( their stock. This APP
plies to all growers, large or
snail and whether the stock is
shipped, sold locally or used for
homa orchard or for public parks.
This inspection will be made dur
ing lhe months of July, August
ard September and growers will
arelcnt unnecessary delay and
extra expense to themselves, if
tb,y notify the Chief Inspector
at once.
All dealers in nursery stock
must apply for a dealers certi-
ficate in ease they grow no
stock but buy and sell. Also all
agents for Missouri nurseries or
for nurseries in other states,
who simply take orders, must
apply for an agents certificate
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1913-06-20

Mrs. William Aull, Mrs. Fred
T. Hix AMI Mrs. R. Todhunter
Went 90 independence Saturday
to attend meeting of the
D. \. R.
]. G. Neale returned Saturday
morning from an outing in the
0zarks.
Mrs. +. l.. Carter went to Hig-
ginsville Friday evening for
a visit.
Miss Belle Greene, who has
been visiting in Webb City, re-
turned home Friday evening.
Mrs. James 0'Malley and Miss
Marie Toner and Miss Anita
Toland went to Higginsville Tues
day morning to spend the day.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1913-06-20
Damage Suits Filed.

Suits have been filed by R.
w. Coll, John A. Coll and Mag
gle A. Col, Administrators for
the estate Of Henry Coll, all Of
Charlton county, against the Chi
cago & Alton railroad for dam
ages in the aggregate of $47 949.
Plaintiffs claim their lands were
damaged by an overflow caused
by the railroads embankment
Attorneys for the plaintiffs are
j. A. Collet and John D. Taylor
of Keytesville.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1913-06-20
Death Of Mrs. Mary Summers
Winsor.

Mrs. Winsor died Wednesday
morning at 7 AS O'Clock at the
home Of her daughter, Mrs. Leroy
Farmer, on Main street. She
had been sick but a few days,
and her death was due to her adj
vanced ag1 and general debility.
Mrs. Winsor was born in
Clarksburg, Maryland, February
rs, 1921, and was 80 years, 3
months and % days old. She
was united in marriage to Ed
ward Winsor in Clarksburg, Au-
gust n, 1874, and Immediately
came to this county, where she
has resided ever since. Mr.
Winsor died in January 1888.
Mrs. Winsor was noble Chris
tian womae, whose life was de-
voted to every true principle
and instin It Of her sex. In her
declining years she made her
home with her daughter, Mrs.
Leroy Farmer, whose love and
devotion smoothed her pathway
to life S close.
Mrs. Winsor was the mother Of
eight children, six Of whome sur
vive-Mrs. Mary w. Chew Of
San Antonio Texas; Mrs. Jos. B.
Silver, Grand Rapids, Michigan /;
Mrs. NJ. w. Offutt, Washington,
ID. c.; Mrs. Julia Kaufman, Al
ton, H.; NJ 5. w. H, Silver, st.
Louis, Mo-; and Mrs. Leroy Far
mer Of this city.
The funeral will be held this
evding at four o'clock from the
home. Rev. Z, NJ. Cobb, assist
I'd by Rev. I NJ. Davenport will
col duct the services.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1913-06-20
Death of Miss Emma F. Eggles-
ton.

Miss Emma f. Eggleston died
tuesday night at 7 o'clock
al, the home of her brother, John
H. Eggleston, 1717 Bloom street.
Her death was due to acomplica-
tion of diseases.
Miss Eggleston was born in
Washington, D. c., and was 66
years old. She is survived by
the following brothers and sis
ters: John H. Eggleston of this
city, W. g. Eggleston, Slater,
Mo-, R. B. Eggleston, Baltimore,
Maryland, Mrs. R. w. Russell,
Winchester, Va, and Mrs. R. B..
Crockett, Fulton, N. Y.
The funerla was held at
a o'clock Wednesday evening at
the home. Rev. c. NJ, Davenport
conducted the services. Burial
will be in Winchester, Va.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1913-06-20
Flag Day Exercises.

The annual flag day exercises
of the Elks Lodge were held Sat
urday night in the Christian
church. A good sized crowd
was in attendance. Following
was the program: Opening ex-
ercises by the officers and mem
bers of the Lodge; History of
our flag-Tbomas A. Walker;
Quartette, Columbia the Gem
of The Ocean; Tribute to ou
Flag H. ". McNeel; Address
Charles A. Keith; America
Quartette and audience.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1913-06-20

Death of Mrs. Frances Reinhart.
Mrs. Frances Reinhart died
Sunday night at her home
No. 239 N. 10th street, her death
being due to old age and general
debility.
Mrs. Reiplart, whose maiden
name was Miss Frances Hefle-
bower, was born in Hampshire,
county, w. Va, in 1880. She was
married to John Reinhart of the
same county in 1849. Mr.. Rein
hart died December II, 1893. In
1851 they moved to this country,
where she has since resided.
Mrs. Reinhart is survived by
two sisters and two brothers
Mrs. J. G. Lovett Of Bucyrus,
Kansas, Mrs. j. b. Cooper Of
Louisburg, Kansas, D. F. Hefle-
bower of Wichita, Kansas, and B.
b. Heflebower of Ft. Collins,
Colorado.
The funeral was held at the
Baptist church Tuesday morn
ing at IL o'clock. Rev. Warren
P. Clark conducted the services.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1913-06-20
This Was Some Ball Game.

A base b0ll game played last
Tuesday in Rossiter, Pa, lasted
sevo1 hours. The game was be-
tween Upper and Lower ROssiter,
the final score being tied in the
last six innings. 1t took seven
hours to play the game. Eight
umpires were used during the
battle, one of them being knock
ed out with bat, two by foul
tips and four resigned rather
than take further chances.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1913-06-20

Sandford Sellers, Jr, returned
Wednesday from Chicago, where
he has been attending the Univer-
sity of Chicago. "Sandy" re-
ceived his degree this year and
nexs year win be on the academ-
ic staff of Wentworth and coach
Of the football team. His train
ing under Alonzo Stagg, the foot
ball meteor of the country, will
make Of him one of the best
equipped coaches Wentworth has
ever had. We're for you,
Sandy"
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1913-06-20
Farmers Attention!

| have for sale a quantity of
tobacco stems at $1.OO per hun
dred pounds. Tobacco stems can
be used for hens nests, around
fruit trees, cattle sheds, to make
sheep and hog dip, or in any
place where vermin is apt to
collect.
Hinesley's Cigar Factory.
Ninth Street.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1913-06-20

Mrs. L. Kean, who has been
visiting Col. and Mrs. Sandford
Sellers returned to her home in
Middlesboro, Kentucky, Monday
morning. McBrayer Sellers ac-
companied her as far as Sedalia
to spend the day.
Mrs. w. II. Silver of st. Louis
and Mrs. I II. Hoffman Of Alton
Illinois, arrived Sunday morning,
being called here by the illness
Of their mother, Mrs. Mary
Wiusor.
D. M. Key left Friday even
ing for Chicago after a visit here
with the family of his father
in-law, J. G. Shelton.
Little Miss Patti Blee went to
Wichita, Kansas, Friday for
a visit. Her sister, Mrs. Thos.
Mcintyre, accompanied her as
far as Kansas City for a visit.
Capt. r. Iodhunter went to
Kansas City Saturday to
spend the day ON business.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1913-06-20
lnd file neeessary papers.

and file necessary papers.
If all nuIserymen, agents and
dealers who see this notice as
well as others who may know Of
nurserymen. agents and dealers
who may not see it, will kindly
notify the Chief Inspector, it
will be Of great help to him in
carrying ouy the important work.