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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-12-24

judgment there is not man now in
this hall who will be alive when the
last state ratifies this amendment"
Says it is State Matter.
Pou said he favored prohibition but
believed, "the state is the largest eff
cient unit in the enforcement of pro-
hibition law"
Representative Kent of California
argued that the states were competent
to deal with the question without fed
eral interference.
Representative Coady of Maryland
opposed the proposal because Of loss
of revenue.
Representative Howard of Georgia
announced his intention of supporting
both the rule and the resolution.
''The loss of revenue will be more
than made up by the money saved in
the administration of Justice by sober
ering up the people Of this country
from one end to the other" said he.
Underwood Opposes Project.
Democratic Leader Underwood made
it clear that the democratic leadership
in the house was in favor of meeting
the issue with vote.
"This is not temperance ques-
tion,' said he. 1T never has been.
Prohib ition has not produced temper
ance in the lands where it has been
| tried. l regard this question as an at
| tack on the fundamental principles of
our government. If it is allowed to
go on, without being met, it will mis-
lead many of the people. If allowed
to proceed without being combatted,
| the day may come when it may be a
serious menace to the principles Of
government which you and believe
| in. When the time comes to face a
| great question there is but one wav to
| face it. That is in the open. You
cannot push it aside.
IF you are right you should have
| the courage of your convictions and
stand for the right. Therefore, | say
to the members, who like myself are
opposed to this resolution, it is not
only your right, but your duty to face
| this question in the open and give the
reasons why we believe it should not
be written into the fundamental law of
the land"
Hot Arguments Start.
| The debate on the rule had been
running desultory fire, but with its
passage and consideration of the reso-
! luton itself the real heavy artillery
was numbered Mr.. Hobson led off
with an earnest and dramatic demand
| for it's passage. He declared state
had a right to be dry that the
liquor business was an Interstate
nuisance" and that there had never
been a serious conflict between federal
and state laws for protection of the
! morals of the people. He portrayed
the devastating effect of liquor, "a
habit forming drug whose shackled
victims" he said, today numbered five
million people.
ut shortens life and blights the of
spring. he said, "and brings hundreds
of thousands of people to drunkards'
graves each year. 1t blights the lives
of people before they are born
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-12-24
FRIENDS OF BIG TIM
KEEP MEMORY GREEN

New York, Dec. 22.-In memory of
Timothy Sullivan, who was known as
Big Tim" on the Bowery where he
was the chief political leader for
many years, hundreds of homeless
men will enjoy feast on Christmas
and go away with ticket for a new
pair of shoes. the gift of the dead
leaders half brother, Patrick H. Sulli-
van, and others of the Sullivan politi-
cal organization. In giving the dinner
Sullivan's friends keep up an annual
custom started many years ago by
Big Tim"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-12-24

He indicated there would be no new
moves in the near future in the cases
of men he has nominated and which
the senate has rejected, and that he
was not concerned over the situation.
The administration officials, however.
say the president will stand back of
his appointments.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-12-24
WILSON REFUSES
PATRONAGE FIGHTS

Washington, D. c., Dec. 81 Presi-
dent Wilson is disinclined to look on
differences with the senate over ap-
pointments as patronage fight, and
told callers today the administration
was concerned with larger questions.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-12-24
AUSTRIAN DEBTS
TO ALIENS in PAID
NOTES IN THE HANDS OF THE
ENEM WILL NOT BE HONOR
ED UPON FALLING DUE.

New York, Dec. 22.-Austria-Hun.
gary will pay 40 money, for the pres
ent at least, to alien enemies who
hold her Az per cent notes due Jan
uary 1, next, according to announce
ment made here today by DR.. Constan-
tin Dumba, Austro- Hungarian ambassa-
dor to the United States. DR.. Dumba
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-12-24
French Critics Say Enemy
is Losing Grip in the West

the French military authorities the Germans
beginning to lose their grip France and Belgium An official
allies
which dis
the
full of everywhere defensive The latest
Berlin however, of spirited
with resulting
There is similar conflict of statements concerning the
challenges
of great German victory in Poland by denying malevoen re-
While admitted Petrograd that
retirement the Russian positions
claim
safer positions.
IloydGeorge exchequer quoted
Britain will
front
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-09-02

WHERE MILLIONS ARE FIGHTING
Belgium is organized purely for de-
tense. Her army is 100000 strong.
The River Mouse, the largest tribu-
tary of the Rhine, is as wide and deep
as the Thames. It flows through the
center of Liege, a city Of some SOC, 600
inhabitants, surrounded by a ring OF
IL forts, powerfully armed.
The Mouse divides Belgium into
two parts. To the north is the fertile
fiat country, with its great and popu-
lous cities; to the south is the wild
and billy forest region Of the Ar
dennes. The valley of the Meuse is
the natural highway across. The val
ley is guarded by fortress Of Hege,
by the rock fortress of Namur, and by
the French frontier fortress of Givet.
The capture of Liege laid open the
whole Of industrial Belgium to the
sea. 80. - ..
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-09-02

trict in the southern province Of
Hainaut. Has a population of SO, 900.
It has had no Notifications since
1862, but previous to that time had
a long military history during which
it was fortified and dismantled on nu-
merous occasions.
AIost.-Ctty of $4,000 on the west
bank Of the Bender river, between
Brussels and Client, about 16 miles
from each city. Around it lie the ia
nous hop fields. It's chief mercantile
pursuit is linen bleaching, its meadow
lands being covered in season with
the whitening linens.
-Termonde.-AlsO known as Dem
deTmOnde. Is one of the fortified
spots Of Belgium, with a population
Of 10000 Is built at the junction Of
the Bender and SCheldt rivers. The
surrounding territory lies below the
rivel levels and can be flooded. A
siege by Louis XIV. In 1867 was de-
feated in this manner. -. b.
Ath.-Former fortress SO miles be-
low Brussels. Center of lime indus
try and junction point for railroad
line to Alost. Population 10000.
Audenarde.-Very ancient city, 38
miles from Brussels on line to Cour-
trai. It's population of $500 is en-
gagged in linen and cotton manufac-
tories. Was scene of French defeat
In 1708.
Courtrai.-on the Lys, IS miles
from Brussels and q from Client. Is
connected with the Scheldt by a
canal. Has population of $4,000. Has
large lace trade and surrounding re-
gion is noted for it's fax. Known to
medical and dental history as native
place of Jan Palfyn, who invented the
forceps about 100.
Douai.-Industria city of $4,000,
"a miles from Aniens. It lies on the
canalzed channel of the Scarpe It's
Notifications were demolished. It is
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-09-02

MIS TERf in DEATH PLUNGE Or
WEALTHY N. Y. MAN
New York, Sept. 2.-Alexander
WetheTill, related by marriage to
Stanford White, killed by Harry
Thaw, was instantly killed today
when he dropped to the pavement
from the window of Miss Marion
Thomas apartment on the fourth
floor of a building at SAT Madison
avenue Whether Wetheril fell or
jumped from the window was not
known. Miss Thomas said she was
out of the room when Wetherfn fell.
The girl said WetheTil was taken
Ill at theater last night and that
he went home with her. She told the
police she left him in the front room
to make some broth. When she re-
turned he was gone and the window
easement open. She believes be top
pied over the sill when he leaned out
to rfresh himself in the breeze.
WetherM was a member Of the ex-
elusive Racquet and Tennis Club. At
one time he was engaged to Miss
Gertrude Emily Gaynor, daughter of
the late Mayor Gaynor, and now Mrs.
w. S. Webb, Jr A sister Of Wether-
IFS mother is the widow Of Stanford
White.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-13
HOLDING STOLEN GOODS.

According 10 the law OF Virginia.
the originals OF Wills must be filed In
the public records. The will OF Mar
tina Washington was so fled. During
the war some unknown person cut il
from the records and now. after fifty
years. II turns up in the collection OF
relics gathered by the late J. p. Nor.
gan. The state OF Virginia has made
a demand upon Mr.. Morgan's son for
the return OF the will. Mr.. Morgan
has refused. and legal proceedings
may follow. As a purchaser OF stolen
goods. the Morgan collection OF relies
does not appear 20 an advantage.
Documents OF an historical character.
especially connected with the distin-
guished p%ersonaFes % American his
tory. oueht % belong 10 the public
instead OF TO individuals. Tho moral
fly Of tho controversy is win the
staie Of Virginia.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-13

many large corporations. including
such concerns as the international
Harvester. Northern Pacific Railway.
The Atheism. Lehigh Valley. Erie
and Southern railroads. the Remins-
ton Typewriter company. and banks
and trust companies too numerous TO
mention.
The dropping OF a few d~irectorships
has not limited the power OF the Nor.
gan firm 20 any great extent. II is not
possible for n man 10 attend all the
meetings n 10 take an active part
In the management OF ten or fifteen
big corporations. Morgan representa-
tives on many boards no doubt had ~.
lie 70 60 with tho active control OF
the companies they represented. Broad
questions OF policy can be settled Iust
as easily IN the Morgan Office and or.
dors Transmitted 70 officials without
the cooperation o. i~nterlocking d.
rectorates. as with ~.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-13
n e Intelli cer
An EXTRA

Le''ers suggesting the need of an extra session OF the Iegila-
''ie nav oeen sent TO various members by Hon. Taylor George
speaker OF the house of delegates. and Hon Samuel Woods ,-ss;ds,,
Of IN senate. While three-ffths of the members OF the legislature
al memoHahze the governor and thereby call an extra session. the
unnecessary.
u ue present time no present business requires an immed date
.e''on OF me legislature. The Virginia debt case is not in condition
~ Tar tne legislature TO act and will not be for several months a,
me asst session. a non-parisan commission was created. The men,
ors ot TINS BODY have been appointed and have developed a line
u ue'enS 10 Inc protection of West Virginia's interests. Until fur
ther action is taken by the Supreme court n some new suggestion
comes from Virginia, there will be nothing more definite for the IVES,
virginia legislature to consider than il had a year ago.
IL the state finances require added taxation on account If N.
'~s u INK hquor revenues the governor OF the state will be the FIRST
10 know this and will doubtless take necessary action.
Extra sessions of legislatures are not a a rule popular in IVES,
virginia n any effort to call one over the head OF the governor
NC action be contemplated, will be foredoomed to failure.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-13
THE DEMOCRATIC BATTLE ON

The Democratic clans are gathering in Washington. and another
struggle is on between the Watson Chiffon combine and the erstvbi1e
followers of John 7. MeGraw. The U. s. Marshaship for the northern
district IS to be given out. There are three leading candidates for the
place.
q. b Slemaker, State Senator from TYLER County.
Alfred T.. Kenney, of Calhoun County, former Secretary of the
Democratic State Committee. and
W. W. Irwin of Wheeling, exsherif, and active and influential
Democrat.
Slemaker was elected to the State Senate IS a McGraw supporter
he gave personal pledges of the most solemn character 70 Democrats
IT Marshall, Wetzel and Tyler Counties, that he would favor McGrav
TOR the United States Senate. When he arrived at Charleston he fell
a victim OF the persuasive influences exercised by c. w. Watson. He
deserted the McGraw standard and became a Watson Chiffon follower
% reason for that desertion has been a matter of speculation. Suf
nee TO say that he deserted, and now he has the powerful endorse
ment OF c. w. Watson for the United States MarshalsbiD for the
northern district
Against Slemaker is conferred all the influence which Iohn 7 Nc
Graw and John W. Davis and men like them can bring They have
o IN particular endorsed either Kenney or Irwin, but thew will r..
SEN tn nomination TO an important office of a man whom thew de
clare betrayed the trust of his constituents. 1t il no secret that strono
party influences outside of West Virginia have represented 70 pres
dent wilson that the McGraw following in West Virginia is entitled 10
some consideration.
Inc question is, will Wilson turn down the recommendation Of
the Democratic United States Senator to favor his earIy party friends
Will he desert his first supporters in this state in order ia secure
the influence of the Watson-Chilton combine?
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-13

states on the ground that I was a
4 was compelled. on the other hand.
20 decline President H~arrison's orer
OF the state department portfolio be
cause there were imperative business
reasons arising from some very i'm
portant matters IN which The New
YORK Central railroad ~ that time
was greatly interested.
. ~ was Tor the anne reason that
! declined. some years earlier 10 per.
init the use OF my name as a randi
date for the United States senate. al
though was assured hat N I would
accept the nomination I should be
unanimously supported by the Repub-
Not until I was well past sixty
years OF z vas 7 so placed IN a
business as 20 make IL bic
TO accept political Office.
Il have often thought OF how senti-
mentally admirable we're some OF
president HarrisOn's appointments
think the country never fully under
stood how thoroughly sentiment dom
mated President Harrison when max
ing appointments for the important
Ioreign missions. II was entirely his
own IDEA TO name as minister 10 the
court OF 81. James the son OF Abra-
ham Lincoln and as minister TO Ans
ira the son OF General Grant II was
also his own Idea to name for other
torelgn missions men who gained dis
junction as journalists and who In that
capacity had given valuable service
10 the Republican party. For that
reason he named whrtelaw Reid min
lster 70 France and he also nominal
90 Murat Halsted. OF Cincinnati. min
lster 10 Germany. = nomination which
tailed because Halsted had creatcd
some personal animosity I'm the sen
ate. II was for this reason that he
named Charles Emory Smith. a little
later: minister TO 81. Petersburg.
These were all from n point OF
view. sentimental appointments. but
the appeal was made 10 sentiment In
which there was no reproach and 3.
which. from the highest point OF view
there were really excellent political
considerations"
Copyright. 1914. by r. j. Edwards.
All rights r~eserved).
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-13
NEW NEWS OF YESTERDAY
How Sentiment Influenced President Harrison
~ Z j. Edwards

i asked ex-senator Chauncey VI. De
pew. shortly after he retired from the
United States senate. n Presiden,
Harrison had offered him the port.
folio OF the state department when
harrison was making up the fret cab
met ] told the senator hat had
heard that General Harrison had
made up his mind soon after his cleo.
ton 10 select Chauncey NJ. Depew as
The enato did not a. first answer
me directly. He replied substantially
In the following words:
General Harrison. I think. felt that
II would be a good policy, a highly ap-
propriate thing and n which would
give qualification to the Republican
party n he were 20 20 back 10 the
cabinet OF General Garfield and select
as SECRETARY Of state and as secretary
or The treasury two distinguished Re.
publicans whom Garfield I'm 1851 had
called 20 his cabinet-Blaine as sec.
rotary OF state and Window as sec.
Rotary OF the treasury.
Harrison did not misjudge his
party or the sentiment OF the countr
when he made these appointments
But he was not 20 have either Blaine
or Window throughout his entire ad-
health VAS far from good and. who
was even then under the grip OF the
organic disease OF which he died a
few years later. had resigned. and Sec.
rotary Window died Just after deliv.
ering a speech at the annual dinner
OF the chamber OF commerce in New
York.
1T was after Blaine's resignation
as secretary OF state that President
Harrison. With great cordiality and
earnestness asked me 10 accept the
portfolio. IN the same reason which
was given for opposing nv nomina-
ton for president in 1SSS-namely my
association with one OF the great rail.
roads Of the country-compelled me
70 decline President Harrison's invi.
tation. And yet the reason was not
precisely alike in both cases. NV
nomination IN 1883 for president. al.
though supported unanimously by del.
esations OF my state, was opposed by
.delegates or some OF the far western
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-13
WILL BE HELD THIS EVENING
AND LARGE CROWD
is EXPECTED.
Excellent Program Has Been Pre-.
pared for the Affair and Local
Talent Will Participate.

Last week. ali Wheeling mourned
the loss OF the beautiful and well
equipped high school Tonight they
are to be given an opportunity 10 show
their sympathy 20 the widow and
mother OF the two men who. respond.
ing 10 the call for volunteers whcn
the fire seemed to have gone beyond
control. persisted In the line OF duty.
As these mel persisted striving TO
save our high school. so they have left
70 us a legacy in the privilege 10
show our appreciation OF their con
duct as well 40 orr Christian spirit
IN providing for those who are heIp-
less.
Tonight. at the Market Auditorium
lies YOUR opportunity \ musical and
literary entertainment Of q high or.
der viii be rendered by some OF the
best local talent Obtaiuable. The
price for all tickets. without raserya-
ton. viii be thirty five cents. Truly a
small sum for so excellent a program.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-13
VILLA TO THE FRONT.

The fell o. Oiinaga gives the Mex.
can reyolutlonists practically the en-.
lire control OF an northern Mexico
Outside 81 n few fortified cities mo
Huerta forces show no strength in
SIX or seven OF the northern Mexican
states These cities arc aI Isolated
and unless Huorta a reinforce them.
they are certain 90 fall in The near
future ~ the present time o. seems
very probable thar the victorious ar.
mt Of General villa win Do abia 10
march direct 20 Mexico CITY villa
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-13
THE MoRGAN CONTROL

While vide publicity has been given
to the Withdrawal % members Of J.
p Morgan & company from tho dlrec.
torates OF various corporations. atten-
ton might be called 90 'ho fact that
The Morgan firm stnl holds a close
grip upon many concerns. Tho New
York Journal OF Commerce publishes
. list Of corporations OF which Thomas
W Lamont Dr. p Davidson. Charles
Steel and william &c. Porter continue
ss directors Zach o. these men con-
unues 10 serve upon tho boards OF
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-13

and ~cudEeled. profaned and insuited.
until less than two years later. when
there came n vote day, they dropped as
easily 20 the Republican party as .
things which they might have held. and
more, too, In a year when all the bal
ancc Of the states went keIplunk into
the Democratic column.
Stuck 20 Old Program.
Yet that taught no lesson. They have
adhered rightly 20 their scalp-hunting
ana rib-sticking program ever since. hno
they are giving an exhibition or riEldiy
adherlnE 20 q right now. They have
even got President Wilson with them lu
Gravites and .ll other 'Itcs' who were
ngainst hem. or weren't noisily with
them. or whom they have. for ono .-e
son 1r another under suspicion. u may
machine. II may he. But there has
never been one built that way iu West
virginia n MatSon-Chilton were try
ing 10 quickly destroy themselves. II
was tho conscnSion or the assembled
wisdom that they were on the riE.f
track 20 speedily realize their suicIda.
intent But u was not the opinion OF
me wlTc1Cres that there is any such
tragic purpose in view. with might
and main. with all his strength and re-
is WORKING these days ana nights iu
preparation for the primaries az wrirh
he expects perpetuatiou and Viudi-atou.
lie probably expects 20 accomplish r.
uN compile ely auuinilatiug the other
faction suggested the editor.
THAT might De gratifying and sue
tes~fu. 500 Ear a. the party primarr ig
concerned observed t1e Judge. But
Wouldn't be miss those thousands OF
D, Wocratic voters when general election
day rolled around
The unanimous verdict was dust re-
loic adjournment That he sure would.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-13

~Gofcrumrut statistics show that Wit.
in ton years the number Of trunk fcIe-
phone lines boo use iu the United KIM
dom has nearly trcbicd