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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-10-20
PARTY OF FALSE PRETENsEs

The great deficiency OF the Demo
cratic party is. and always has been.
that IL pretends to be something n
isn't Carrying this chronic falling
INTO its legislative activities. we find
exemplifed in the Philippine bill
| Just passed by the House of Repre-
sentatives. in that it processes to ex.
tend independence to the Philippine
people when IL doesn't. In the origin.
al bill it did. but by the time the party
had doctored II IL was as eyasive Of
It's hrst principles as the Clayton bill.
1t is so vague and involved that II re-
sembles the shell game OF now YOU
see IL and now you don't"
II was introduced some months apo
oy Representative Jones, of Virginia.
but even its sponsor cant recognize II
now. In its present shape both the
President OF the United States and the
Governor General OF the Philippines
have the veto power. The President
might disallow what the Governor
General was willing 10 concede. and
hnal authority remains in Washing.
ton. As heretofore. The Democratic
party has been frantically appealing
for the independence OF the Pbilip.
pines. notably in its platform. and
now. when it tries TO put its theories
In force. # lacks the capacity to &C.
compiish its objects. Either that. or
hypocrisy. is the inevitable conclusion
OF its performance. just as Senator
Reed said was the case in the final
adjustment OF the provisions in the
Clayton bill. The Underwood bill is
another example OF pretending to be a
revenue tarin bill. when It isn't. Docs
the President consider this great
team work"f
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-10-20
GREAT TEAM WORK

The only instance in which the Dem
ocratic Congress has met the party
platform pledge OF economy in the adj
ministration of the nations affairs. was
when.it was compelled to recede from
its extravagant appropriations in the
rivers and harbors bill through a Re
publican filibuster against pronigste
waste of the peoples money The ma
jority OF the provisions OF this bill
were for entirely unworthy objects.
patterned after the log-rolling plan,
and they were mainly in the South. os-
pecislly in North Carolina. where
brooks and -rivulets were tortured into
navieabIe streams. on paper This
is Ire home State of Senator sim
mons. and IL Is presumed he want 4
some recomponst~ for the part he
played in forcing the Underwood. Sim
mons tariff bill on the country.
Under Republican pruning this bill
had been transformed from rs oid
pork" bearing features into a legitl-
mate measure. until II had become an
act promoting worthy and beneficial
projects solely. But no sooner had
the Democrats obtained full control OF
Congress than they at once proceeded
TO make IN for the years of their lean
picking. ~ was a monstrously extrav.
aeant dispersion OF the peoples money
when the present bill reached the Sen
ate. appropriating total OF $50 900. OOO.
II would have gone through that body
II Il had not been for the courage az
Senator Burton. OF Ohio He was 80
clear in pointing out the absolute in
EQUITIES OF the measure that he enlist.
ed enough conscientious Democrats
with him to have the bill recommitted
for scaling purposes. When II
emerged from that process Il appro-
priated only $50. coo. 900 instead OF So.
100000. Thus entirely through Repub-
iican endeavor the Democrats we're
forced into letting 20 OF a practical
grab Of $33.OO0.OOO Of the Treasury
funds
Yet this measure was championed
BY Senators representing the admin
istraton's wishes-the President
Wishes-notably smong them being
Senators Simmons and Rerns. In ;his
sealing process the worthy objects
had 10 suffer with the unworthy. and
that is why the great Ohio river inn.
provement has been made 10 suffer
from The incspacity Of the Democracy
TO govern wisely and well DO not
lose sight Of the important fact Of tho
eHiravagant Intentions OF The Demo.
Gratis crysiallized in this measure.
and Who were only halted in carrying
out their raid on the Treasury when
baked BY Republican opposition IN
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-10-20
VERY STUPID TACTICS.

The Democrats are singularly III
consistent and inept In citing the al
legged offenses OF Republicans Some
Of the Democratic speakers in the
present campaign have attempted to
gain votes for their party by appealing
10 class prejudice by adversely criti-
cising the administration OF Governor
GlasscOck for ordering the National
Guard 10 duty in the coal strike in
the Kanawha Geld in 1928. A num-
Der Of Democratic papers have previ-
ously commented on this incident m
o demagosic manner Both speakers
and press are strangely forgetful 81
the use Governor MacCOrkle made OF
the State Militia. who called ont the
military force seven times during his
administration
Elsewhere In this issue Of The In.
teiligencer will be- found an oanclai ac.
count not only Of the activities Of Gov.
ernor MacCorkle. but Of the present
Democratic candidate for Congress
man.at.f.argc. Dr. Thomas v Hodges.
Who then was Col Hodges. command
ing the Second Regiment Of the West
virginia National Guard The record
is taken from tho special reports OF
Ndjutant General James A. Horey.
The soldieriy activities Of Col Hodges
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-10-20
IMPORTANT TO FARMERS.

The relations of fertilizer to the. soil
is what prosperity bears to business.
When the European war broke out the
supply of potash was practically halt.
ed. because we had been importing il
from Germany. Potash is the basis
Of all commercial fertilizers. SO the
farmer was facing a serious PROPOSE.
tion. In a,ietter written by Mr.. ]. Il.
Stewart. of Morgantown. agricultural
agent of the ,B. q o. Railroad. to the
Hon. John j. Cornwell. OF Romney.
he points out that the fallow SOILS of
West Virginia need not suffer from
the scarcity Of potash. as Prof HIte.
OF the University. has solved thisJpro5-
lem by the,proper application of, lime
TO the soils. Mr.. Stewart. in his letter.
says
All OF the soils In West virginia with
rare exceptions are sour and need lime
TO correct the acidity. Al the same
time N ~ r. applied II viii set free
phosphoric acid which - also needed for
every plant and. as Prof Hite says. the
use OF lipe will free potash from the
combination In which "a II hetd-in the
SOIL so as To supply the necessary quaint
ity OF IL for any crop which we want
10 grow. NUMEROUS ana lyses and a num-
Der OF experiments conducted some
years ago In the Potomac Valley and In
Hampshire and Morgan counties show
that the soils ON the East OF the Al
leghany mountains as rule are unusu-
ally rich I'm potash. though comparative
~ low In the couNent or phosphorus. I
do not know OF any place where the use
OF lime would do more good than fn
that region However,. | do not wish TO
OF its use I'm any ottser part OF the state
because I doubt ~ there Is farm In IL
which would not be greatly benefited By
proper application OF lime IN some
form. Now that u seems that the
European war may be OF long duration.
thus cutting on our access 20 the potash
mines In Germany We must do without
II in our manufacture OF fertilizers or
the purposes mentioned by Prof. Hite.
The pleasant feature about this
substitute for potash is that there are
good lime deposits in the South
Branch and Potomac Valleys. avail.
able for the purposes mentioned. Mr..
Stewart urges the farmers 20 apply
the remedy in lieu of commercial fer
tilizers. and adds that we are not do
ing enough farming in West Virginia.
not beginning to produce foods sun
cient for our own consumption He
concludes with thesessigniflcant obscr-
vations:
II does seem to me that now r. the
time 20 drive II home upon all our peo-
pie that We should materially increase
the growth OF vegetables. poultry. meats.
dairy products and the grains. II a
turns out a. ! firmly believe u will
demand upon the United States for food
stuus In foreign markets In the near
future-what q pitiable condition We
viii be In in West Virginia N We have
not forestalled the situation by increas-
ed production and how much more pitt
able Will IL be FOR the whole country n
every state found itself In the condition
N which West virginia Is now In In that
respect?
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-10-20

In suppressing miners strikes run
through the years lss4-lSs5. and one
OF his camps was near Boggs Run. he
low this city. and well remembered
here. II has been very foolish piece
OF business on the part OF the Demo
Gratis to provoke such an issue and
comparison. but they have stupidity
engaged in IL. and the record is drawn
and BADLY confronts the Democratic
candidate for congressman-at-Large.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-10-20
UNCLE WALT: Ripping Rhymes.

- - 49,
me dreams OF youth enhancing they take him er
nature mule, ana BIRDS Of paradise gIancng along romantic
ro woodland aises And when and lies recsIog
Do me VISIONS Of that fairy
falling. be iain would sleep dream some more Tbc
creams 81 age are fierce and racking the old
sIs' req men by steps tracking with omahavks and
aphg knives Or am tied upon trestle locomotive daupg
near no matter how can't escape nv doom
rear VI ioryeven bulls them thunder Ar nv heels
push .e" Dg long antcrs through
e ~ am from On arshp falling and every bone viii
u Pa"gs icel are most appalling and I'm
wake never sleep bus that comes 10 me In sor
torm IN swimming IN lake o. plaster torn 10 fragments ~
som Hno ~hen wake exhausted scaefv bev.
steam then by youth sccosted who tells me Of his g
''"" WALT MASON
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-10-20

It IS highly important that a Rspub-
lean Legislature should be elected this
year, not only 20 preserve the progress
sivs legislation enacted. but TO eomplsts
and perfect the Republican program out
lined IN the Huntington platform. The
Progressives nominees have no hope Of
election. so 90 ensure the fulfiumsnt Of
beneficial Legislation vote for the RE-
publican candidates. A vote for a Pro
grssEivs IL half a vote for a Democratic
candidate.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-10-20

eonferring his blessing ON the depart.
Ing Congress. President Wilson has
been pleased to praise the Individual
members for their earnest endesvors
and great team work" and the rivers
and hsrbors bill as IL originally STOOD
was part of that team work so. gen.
erously Landed by the Presiders.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-10-20

government that spends more than
its Income In In the same position as a
business house whose expenses are
more than the receipts. and everybody
Knows what win happen to the cuisines .
house IL that condition continues. Turn
the Democrats out
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-10-20

protect you ln runulna your property
fitHr VITA new men or old / auure.
hfnd that trouble viii rise when you
hfinF tn new men Can you aud Other
npfrafnra make q concentrated effort
90 some certain DAY this week 10 brinr
m neW men ana heEin operations DO
YOU car 7 viii send troops fhere on fhaf
uaf. it trouble De- arprfhended which
seems Imminent a. from every indica
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-10-20

The administration leaders in thu
Senate stood for the passage Of the rivers
and harbors bill with It's scandaiou.
provisions for unworthy projects. IL
would have passed. too. had 81 not been
Tor the determined opposition Of the
Republicans led by Senator Burton. who
finally compelled the Democrats To
scale tho appropriations from s5a. O0O. o.
GOO down 20 $50. 900. 600
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-10-20

IL IL claimed the Democrats will In
troduoe new river and hsrbor bin Al
the next session Of Congress. which
meets In December TO grab the loot
they were compelled to drop this ses-
sion.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-10-20

WV 'liis. Tenn. oct is Two un.
.atnilhtl negroes were Killed near
mere today by a posse in pursuit Of
Mah.l hpld. negro who Yesterday
Hiufu Iaul y Harris. manager ct u
plantation at gridcr ARK Ono of tho
nfhfoca killed attempted TO- stab 90
Iccmau iu charge 90 hioodhounda
The hunt for BOYD continue
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-10-20

The undsrvood-s Simmons hill A. re-
sponsibis for the Unemployment OF
labor in the ffrst congressional di.-
triet Ask the man out OF work soou1 a..
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-10-20

Tine Dayton Eas merger engineered bv
Sov"rnor Cox. ~ Ohio. gave him a neat
profit or over half a million. and yet H..
goes ranting over the state about big
business"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-10-20

n the standard OH steamer. flying
the American nag. had n contraband
cargo. the British cruiser was right In
selling her NJ a war prize
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-10-20

The European war casualties are
gradually making the American auto
mobile list look like thirty cents
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-10-20
PERsoNAl woak lrAnnr

Mems League o. y ~. C. a. 20 Hoid
Meeting To-day.
Ihe Mems Personal Work raasue
~ Che y. NJ. a. a viii meet at tho al
ISOLATION building today from Ig. gO 10
vY h.t f hflniust0oi win have
charge 90 ihp mpntlnF
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pstend has been soaked 81 600 900
fine ~ Be- pretty tough o. surrender
and then pay for g.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-10-20
The Rending
Of Virginia

Young men IN West Vir-
ginia educating themselves
Tor participation in public az
fairs need this book 10 IS
the foundation stone Of West
Virginia history Write for
leaflets OF comment Price
500 plus carriage. Weighs
40 ounces without wrap. Or
der direct from
G D HALL.
Glencoe. Illinois.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-10-20

4 vote Tor q Boil Moose candidate 30
vote wasted
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-10-20

Here's on idea. why mot declare 4,
moratorium for The southern cotton
statca7
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-10-20

The President praises Congress Tor
fine team work" We'll. az ai things
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-10-20

Two weeks from today viii be- cleo.
ton day.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-10-20

tun 90 seems Boz che case Wire me
July ~ my expense"
gu ~ the Shove can b. couurmcd b.
fNamining the reports ~ James A. Hoi.
tef who vas adfutanf general under
Governor MscCorkfe
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-10-20

Damascus yearly sntertains more than
tp noHe pilErims who leave 1900 900
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-11
WHEAT MEN CEASE
EXPORT EFFORTS

New York, Aug. l0.--Wheat ex-
porters Of the United States Will cease
all efforts TO export in the present cir
cumstances, If 1t can legally be done
Not only will contracts in existence
for the shipment OF between 60,hoo,-
600 and 10, 600, 600 bushels 10 Europe
he cancelled but no attempt Will be
made TO ship any more or make any
new contracts, no matter how profit
able they may appear TO be
The absolute decentralization OF the
foreign exchange market, the unsatis-
factory status of the governmental
assumption of war risks on cargoes
and the law which holds the shipper
liable until delivery were some OF the
reasons which induced the big ex-
port men TO resolve on the action,
after two days elaboration, winding
up this afternoon.
No expedient has so far been sug-
gested ii was argued. whereby the
shipper is assured OF his money, which
is the paramount consideration.
Statements that banking houses have
made arrangements to exchange be-
tween the Bank of France or England
were not accepted as satisfactory.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-11
RELIEF MEASURES
ARE WORKING OUT
SATISFACTORY
tJRANDED AMERICANS II
EUROPE WILL BIZ SUBJECTED
TO NO SUFFERING NOW.

Wash nyton. Aug I4.~~The meas
eres already adoptea for the relief 90
Americans III Eur9pe viii aoou result
N ms situation working Itself ent
kattsfa ctorily, IN the opinion % ad-
m3uistrauon officials
Reports received today at ;Se state
d par Gnaeut were resssuriDE. he
news OF The dispatch Of the millions
Of gold on the Tennessee is rapidly
reaching ali Americans and tbs
1forefsn bankers. with the result that
the anxleties 81 the former are COR
s.ceratiy aliayed and the bankers are
showing a disposition to cash travel
ers checks for the tourists
Secretary Garrison believes there
will be no real suffering or desttta-
ton. excepting possibly America ms
whn have been caugh; in Europe far
from tho main routes OF travel lie
is now of the opinion that IL VII rot
he necessary 10 charter any American
steamers 10 bring Americans home.
Regular communication was main
tanned with Berlin during the day,
following the esta bliEhment or cable
connection yesterday via Copenhagen
Amhassa dor Gerard sent from Berlin
a formal notification from the Ger
man government warning all Aneri~
can ships that all German harhors
are mined. The ambassador re-
rortea also that there were rumors
that tho English channel is mined
.'he navy department announced
that the battleship Maine would be
held in the Mediterranean for the
present, in order TO aid the North
Carolina and Tennessee. X necessary
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-11
|NF|DtL'S VOICE
FOR PROHIBITION
W. Il. T.. 4. HAS SENSATION AS
FEATURE OF FRIDAY
MEETING.

Roger Mann. eleven years or age a
mimic who has gained wide repu-
tation in the section surrounding his
home, viii be a drawing card at the
next of the open-air meeting OF the
Womens Prohibition League OF
America on the old Ford hotel lot.
Master Mann, on Friday night, will
deliver the GRAFTON of Robert G. In
gersoll. the noted infldel, on "Prohi-
hition." The boy has a wonderful
voice and a perfect delivery, and
everywhere he is heard he is given
ovation.
The other numbers on the Friday
night program have not been de-
;initely fixed
Rev Ed j. Richardson, however,
will draw several of his original car
toons and a speaker of prominence
will be heard. There will be music.
beginning the meeting. and there will
be seats for all
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-11
CHAUFFEUR TELLS OF
INDICNITIES SUFFERED
BY THE HUNTINCTONS
President Of American aeegephesl Society and Wife Arrested
by Germans at Nuremburg and Prevented From Com
rnunieatng With Friends in the City-Ger,nan
Loses His Head For Inqusitveness
to Swiss Farmer,

German officer killed in the war, Mr.,
Herrick VIII try to forward the letter
to the officers family through Wash
inxton or Rome,
Eighty members OF the Lourdes pill
griaage under Mensignor MeGrane, OF
New York, are stranded In Paris
Senator w, A. Clark ~ living
quietly at chateau, near Fon,ain-
bieau, with his wife He said today
that he cannot understand the I'M
reasoning flight Of Americans from
France, as there II no danger here,
DR. Joseph y, Blake, OF New York,
has len for the front to give sur
gical aid 10 The wounded, lac has
tho rank az surgeon In the French
army, The Fremet firm Ia displaying
the new winter fashions TO American
buyers aud announces that payment
can I've made on the usual terms.
other millinery houses are demand
lng cash before showing the styles
Arrest OF Han,ingtons.
Tho chauffeur Of Archer M,
Huntington, who. with his wife, WAS
arrested by the Germans and sub
iected to ind,gnities several days ago.
Naremhurg on Sunday by automobile
from Carlsbad. where the authorities
gave u permit to depart. AT the gate
OF Npren,burg. the authorities de
manded the passports of the travellers
The chauffeur had no papers and
Huntington bad only checks AM
ters of credit to show his idr,
All were taken TO police headQi2
and then to a hotel, where they
placed under guard.
Mr. Huntington and the chaurs
went to police headquarters the toi-
lowing morning and tried to satisfy
thu authorities regarding their i6en-
tity. The police prevented Mr.. Hunt
!nEton from communicating with Sry-
erai German friends IN the city Mr..
Huntington gave the chauffeur 259
francs In gold In the evening ana
the man caught the last train leaving
the city for Switzerland. Mt. Hunt
ington told the chauffeur that he him
self would remain at the hotel with
his wife, who was not permitted to
leave the place. The police searched
ali their belongings Both Were
stripped before the authorities. Fee
male searchers examined Mrs. Hunt
ington.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-11

Paris, Aug. i0.--The surest augury
of Frances success In the present war
is that not only has she allies, but the
state of mind Of France Of today Is
vastly different from that of 1870, Many
writer's call this fact to the attention
of the world Stephen Piuchon. at
one time minister Of foreign affairs,
says:
Look at the tranquility and resolu-
ton of our soldiers, and their con-
sctentious regard for their duty. They
left for the frontier without useless
cries or noisy manifestations There
was no superficial excitement. The
time OF year Is the same as when We
began our last war. but instead of
Weisseuburg, Froehswiller ard For
bach, we have LAege, Altkirch and
Muelhausen."
CoInte de Nun writes In similar fash
ion.
In 1870" he says. there was no
united plan of action for the French
army. The army corps were scatter
ed from Thlonvilie to Strassburg and
the enemy advanced upon us with moth
ing to stop them. The campaign was
already won by Germany when the
war started. what a change today
Gerrnany's long prepared plan OF con
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-11
FRENCH WRITERS SEE
VICTORY IN MENTAL
ATTITUDE OF PEOPLE
Tranquility and Resolution Of Soldiers and Their conscientious
Regard For Duty They Leave For the Front Augurs w
Well For Glorious Success Over Ancient Foes

centratIon has been overturned. She
hesstates to cross the frontier II
is we VINO cross"
a dispatch 70 the Temps from Brus>s
sells, dated Q o'clock sunday evening"!
confirms the reports that tho German;
army around IAege is paraiyZed. IL.
Saws that official circles In Belgium
believe the country IS now safe from
further invasion.
stories Of scandalous German ex-
cesses are arriving here. The mayor
Of Warsage. who escaped TO Eolland,,
said that fourteen persons IN thati
town we're shot by the invaders.
Four German officers wearing tina
Belgian uniform, were arrested today
az Antwerp.
one thousand Belgian volunteers left
Parts today They were wildly cheered
and replied with cries OF "Au revotr."
It ia believed that tho attitude OF,
Switzerland forced Germany to changes
IT'S entire war plans which included q
march through Swiss territory near
Basel AltSlrch and the decisive vic-
tories Of the Belgian army disconcerte6
the German general staff,
Information has been received IN
Switzerland 70 the effect that an Aus-i
TRAN army corps Is behind the Prus-
sian lines.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-11
situation In Paris.

Paris. Aug. 1o,-~The French gov
eminent today accepted the proposal
of the chamber of grain brokers to
take over all contracts for American
grain dealers. allowing the govern
ment TO fix the price to be paid to the.
dealers The owners of the h. Cor
bail mills have been authorized to
take up the matter and they will deal
with the American exporters direct,
The only contracts which the govern
ment will take over are the deliveries
Of August | to August Is at "a francs
a hundred kilos, and August 5 to
August 81 at % liz francs.