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Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-12-03
Rembert Rumblings

Preaching at Pleasant Hill ev'
cry first Saturday night, Sunday
and Sunday night-Rey. c. N,
Findley. pastor.
Jim Hickman called on Hose
Young's Sunday.
Mrs. Jess Hake was an all
night guest of Miss Bertha
Young Saturday.
Miss Mamie. Hall of Norwood
visited at L.W. Hensley's Friday
night and Saturday.
Miss Verbie Scott called on
Mrs. Stella Young one day last
week
Jess Hake and wife called on
Fred Hake's Friday night.
Mrs. L. W. Hensley called on
Mrs. Bud Williams Tuesday
Jess Young made a business
trip to Mansfield Wednesday.
Mrs. Ezra Dennis and children
of Mansfield are visiting her par,
ents, Reuben Young and wife,
and Mr.. Dennis came over Fri.
day on his motorcycle :,
Miss Larvel Hensley visited at
Norwood last week.
Frank Coday was in Odin Sat
urday.
Mrs. Hose Young was az all.
day guest of Mesdames Martha
Coday and Nancy Scott Thurs.
day.
Miss Verbie Scott called on
Bertha Young Sunday
Walter Young departed last
week for North Missouri to join
his sister
Jess Claxton and wife and Dol.
lie Hensley went to Norwood
Thursday
Several of the young folks of
this neighborhood attended the
pie supper at High Point, and all
report a nice time
Arthur Williams dined with
Jess Young Sunday
Mrs. W. A. Rippee of Hartville
spent Thanksgiving with her pa.
rents, Reuben Young and wife
Emmett Jones's called at j. D.
Jones' Sunday.
Mrs. Nancy Scott called on
Mrs. Reuben Young Sunday aft.
ernoOn.
Hiram Coday's were all.night
guests at Hose Young's Satur'
day.
Mrs. Sam Young and daughter
Bertha called on Mrs. Arthur
Kelly Thursday afternoon
Sam Young and wife called on
Reuben Young's Sunday.
BROWN EYES
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-12-03

c. A. MlNGUs, Duncan, Mo.
Cooperative Meteorological Observer,
U. s. Department. OF Agriculture, CHM
biological Service Of the Weather Bureau
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-12-03

Groceries, sHINpAuaH's-Adv
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-12
Mr.. PRICHARD'S CANDIDACY.

The Republican Executive Commit.
tee in Marion County has unanimous.
ly and enthusiastically endorsed the
candidacy of Hon. j. G.. Prichard for
the Clerkship OF the House of Dele.
gates. Mr.. Prichard served az Clerk
OF the House OF Delegates during the
session OF 1913. and made a very fine
record for efficiency and courtesy. He
is an able and aggressive lawyer. a
gentleman Of pleasant personality.
and a thoroughgoing Republican.
Among the large number OF worthy
and able aspirants who seek to serve
the House Of Delegates as Clerk. The
lntelligencer has no personal choice.
but II is pleasant to note that Mr..
Priehard, who il In sense ou-
neighbor. and who has become well
known to the Republicans in this sec
ton through his activity in the late
campaign. has the loyal support OF
his friends and fellow Republicans in
Marion County.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-12

me TO be a little short of monstrous
that upon the facts as they appear TO
have been any prosecuting Officer
should have allowed a cllrge TO BE-
presented to grail jury by the
paramour Of the person sought to be
indicted. instigated as she must neces-
sarily have been by the desire TO re
dress personal grievance or by the
even worse motive OF an attempt 10
blsckmail. 1t u not easy TO conjec-
ture how the United States Attorney
could pretend TO justify his action"
The New York sun in commenting
on this takes substantially the same
view of the objectionable features of
the law as expressed by The Intelli-
gencer yesterday when II says: when
was there ever anything more
monstrous than the perve-s:on or
this statute. intended for the protec-
ton of the weak and helpless OF the
female sex. into an instrument By
which women OF craft and guile can
procure the assistance Of the United
State government in the Matchmaking
OF weak and foolish men?
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-12

modate the State with, thus mulcting
Tennessee out of a large sum.
There is.not much credit due the
financiering ability that refers to the
emergency revenue act. known in
some quarters as war tax" as d
God-send in rescuing a depleted
Treasury from a complete collapse
Any man could recoup a surplus undel
the conditions Mr.. McAdoo accom-
plished the feat. What the country
is kicking about is that. when Con
sress knew OF the precariousness OF
the Treasury surplus. why It didn't
economic instead OF adding millions
OF Liabilities. just like the common
people have been compelled to dc
when they have found the income in
sufficient TO meet the outflow. But
why pursue the painful subject fur.
Their.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-12
1T NEEDS AMENDING.

The Alexander case now pending
before the United States court under
the so-called white slave act - ARGUS.
ing the country to the improper usss
10 which that extremely latitudinous
law is being put BY over-zeaIous and
unintelligent prosecutors. In no way
does the original intent OF this meas
ure apply to the case under discus.
sion. and others that have preceded.
II. This IL brought out in a letter
from New York lawyer OF distinc.
ton. who says The concern which
! feel about the matter regards the
conduct OF the United States Attor.
ney In procuring or permitting the
Indictment 10 be found under the cir.
cumstances Of this case. IL seems 10
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-12

loye-the farm. His property along
the kanawha river. about six miles
from Point Pleasant. consists OF !, 900
acres. all improved. stocked and in
perfect condition. The captain han.
dies nothing but thoroughbred stock
breeding his own cattle, hogs and
horses-and a sight worth while is OF
his herd of lG0 pure-bred Hereford
cattle Grazing upon his estate.
He Is not only the owner of one of
the largest farms in that section OF
the state. but is superintendent of
the West Virginia de partment of one
of the largest timber companies in
the United States. and is also the rep
resentative of substantial oil com
pany holding a large territory in this
STATE.
Captain Parsons is a member Of the
board OF Equalization and Review for
Mason county. He was elected to the
House OF Delegates on the Republican
ticket. He Is of the representative,
respected. reliable citizenship that
the people of Mason county can point
TO with pride. and the county is to be
congratulated upon having him to rep
resent its its interests In the legisla-
ture.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-12
NOT A BURDEN LITTER.

Secretary OF State Bryan, assuming
the role OF spokesman for the admin
istration. and President Wilson in
particular. made one of his character.
isuc addresses before the Baltimore
Bar Association the other evening. in
which, speaking OF the Presidents
aims. he said: He believes that the
best prevention for war is TO so lift
the burdens from the people in time
of peace that every citizen will be 81
grateful TO his country that he viii
be willing to die for 1t when the
necessities arise"
Judged by results. the good inten.
tons Of the President seem to have
gone far asray. for as a burden litter
he has been anything but a success.
He was the despoiler OF thri0 and
industrial peace when he approved the
tarin bill that was the beginning of
the woes OF the country. Il produced
the delinquency In revenues which
FASTENED a revenue tax not at all ca.
ouiated 10 inspire within the hearts
OF The people a spirit OF gratitude.
Besides. he Is responsible for the
acts OF the Congress- which ne domi.
mated. which he praised for IL con.
structive" achievements. second to
none In the history o. the country. "
and which holds the undisputed rec.
ord Tor the most reckless extrava
sance and profigate waste OF the
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-12
CAPTAIN S. L. PARSONS, of Mason County,

The above is fair likeness of Cap
tain :. L. Parsons. member-elect OF
the House of Delegates from Mason
county.
captain Parsons was born in Jack
son county. W. Va. October II, 1885.
Having received his education in the
public schools. he obtained the re-
quired credentials and taught school
several years successfully: after
which he entered into the stock busl-
ness, buying and shipping TO Eastern
markets. At the same time he acted
as DEPUTY sheriff under the admins
iratsons OF :. y. and John Greer. of
Jackson county.
In 1882 Captain Parsons engaged in
he mercantile and lumber business
IN Jackson county ON somewhat
large scale. and has continued in the
lumber business to the present time.
In 1886 he purchased an interest in
The steamboat business and moved TO
Pomeroy. o. After twenty years of
service as captain on the Ohio and
kanawha rivers. becoming tired of
this work, and having in the meantime
purchased one of the best farms in
Mason county. ne disposed of his riv-
er Interests and returned to his first
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-12
Saturday, December IL, 1914.
THE NsISTENT WILLIAMS

John SHELTON Williams. of Virginia
the Comptroller of the Currency. il
one OF the government officials who
instituted the scheme OF segregatinp
the negro employees in his depar,.
ment. which drew such a widespreas
protest from representatives of that
race and the unprejudiced press Of
the country. II is just possible thai
Mr. Williams takes himself too SER.
ousiy. and that his high Official con-
nection with the administration has
swelled his head to abnormal propor.
ions He was one of the speakers
at the dinner OF the Southern socIet,
OF New York city. and he had the bad
taste to interpolate in his address a
defense Of his act of discrimination.
and went on to advocate complete
segregation of the race.
As The Intelligencer pointed out a,
the time the Washington order wa
issued. even so distinct Southern
gentleman as Henry watterson con
demned the action as too sectional to
be borne. and that the South was
peculiarly on trial in this administra-
ton and should avoid Haunting its
prejudices in the face of the North
The Democratic New York World also
hauled the offending department
heads over the Goals. But Mr.. VIII
hams seems TO have learned nothing.
and this moved former Attorney
General Wickersham. who was also
one Of the speakers at the dinner.
10 tell him he did not think the race
problem of the country can be solved
by Acknowledgement and that good
citizens cannot he developed IL they
are allowed no voice in the law max
ing OF the country.
IL is important to note the effect of
these, opposite views on a gathering
composed of men of Southern birth
and IL is gratifying to know that Mr..
Williams radical theories were re.
ceived with silence. while General
Wickersham's statements were round.
ly applauded. Yet We doubt IL the
immaculate Mr.. Williams took A
tumble
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-12

public funds in the annals Of national
expenditures.
such accomplishments are. not cal.
eulated to provoke citizens u willing
sacrifice for their country. Happily,
however. the true patriotism OF the
American citizenry does not rest on
the deeds or misdeeds OF the Demo.
cratic party. II the need arises .,
VIII respond promptly enough to dc
fend the honor OF the nation. whether
the President happens to be Demo.
crat or Republican.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-12
IN WAR ZONE
Morgan Taylor viii Tell Of His Expe-
rienees in Europe at ST. Mat
thew's Mems Guild,
Tuesday.

The next regular meeting of the
members OF St Matthews Guild will
he held Tuesday evening at O'Clock
in the Sunday school room of the
church. The special address in con.
nectlon with the event will be made
by Mr.. Morgan Taylor. who will speak
on the subject My Experience in the
War Zone which, no doubt. will
prove most interesting. The last
meeting proved a decided success.
and there is no reason why n large
crowd should not be present on next
Tuesday evening.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-12
McADOO'S FINANCING.

Secretary McAdoos report Is q
glowing paean OF praise of the re
markable achievements OF the Treas
ury Department in overcoming the
obstacles Il faced. but nowhere does
be call attention to his great financial
exploit in inducing the State OF Ten
nessee to borrow money from a New
York bank. which he had loaded W
with government funds. Mt a higher
rate OF interest than two other bank
ing concerns stood ready to accom-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-12
BOOST SANATQRUM
Associated Charities Director. Hola
Important Meeting Friday
Afternoon.

The regular monthly meetiag of the
directors OF the Ohio County Anti
tuberculosis League. held yesterday
sIternoon. was very well attended
Several business matters N ron
tine nature were transacted. pertain
ing 10 the general welfare of the
league. Perhaps one OF the, most i'm
portant items considered was In re-
gard TO the advertising OF The View
Point sanatorium throughout the state
In order TO get more patients for the
institution. The directors are we'll
pleased with the excellent results be-
ing obtained. and letters will be
mailed TO all physicians. telling OF the
great work that is being Accomplished
at the sanator.um. ~
The committee in charge OF the
christmas seals campaign reported
progress. and that over sc. ZOO seals
had already been disposed of through
out the city from the sales that had
already been made from the various
booths.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-12
FRANKS CONVINCING PLEA.

The Frank case MAY not stir the
emotions of everyone in the proper
ton that IL does those who have be-
come familiar with the details OF the
atrocious circumstances surroundins
the trial and conviction of this un-
fortunate young man. but IL is impos-
sible for the coolest heart to be un-
moved by the pathetic appeal he made
for his life before sentence was
passed on him last W edi esd ~ by tn,
trial Judge. After calling attention to
the certain stain that would indelibly
rest upon the State of Georgia by the
judicial murder of an innocent person
should the sentence Of the court be
executed. he defends his guiltlessness
in the following convincing words:
My execution viii mark the advent
OF "A new era In Georgia. where A good
nams and stainless honor count for
naught against the word OF vile Grim
nal. where the testimony 81 southern
white women 90 unimpeachable charac-
Yer branded az falss by the prosecu-
ton. disregarded by the jury and the
PerJurcd vaporingS of a black brute
alone accertcd ~ the whole truth. where
LOT blbod invaded the
court room and became the dominant
factor In what should have been a
solemn judicial trial.
Lie IL very sweet TO me IL Il NOT
an easy thing To give up the love OF
dear ones. OF wife and parents. OF ever
ioNal friends. Though this be true
oehth eas NO terIors for me. ] xo 10
my end In the fun consciousness OF in
nocence and In the arm conviction that
as there II "A God In heaven my ftfll
Nlndicauon must come some day With
Tue dawn OF that day there will come 20
the people Of Georgia a full r.alization
OF TINS horrible mistake, a mistake ir-
retrieNablc-the execution OF an innp-
cent man; victim OF perjury. prejudice
and passion"
There is just enc chance left that
the State may be saved from sending
this man 10 his death for a crime tina.
even the trial court acknowledges
was not proved by the evidence. the
Governor. who has promised to give
the case a thorough and impartial re-
view. IL is to be hoped that he mar
be convinced of what others know.
that Frank has not had his due pro-
cess in law. and for the sake OF sim
pie justice as much as for the indi-
Vdual he may see his way clear to
a communication. at least.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-12
NEW NEWS OF YESTERDAY

O''#'-H' #2 H.z.#.#.#.x.e.70
Let me Ike soldier fall bullet in nv call with the cotors
my passing would be grand
,,,. IN some generals dispatch. I mi in tale
LINZ oOLDlER and while toilng
m her wintry years. safurating ing with
ouhg io hef marital SON who shot gun me like
soldier fail where the barng
clerks IN the War Department works against nv name
fershed on the field Of fame" Let
ne on breast while father the work
90 oudgng Tor his daily bread while
LET me Ike soldier fall al
naa go with my face toward the foe my ave NAV ring
ana me MINISTRIES ever sing o. the mighty
AZ the tub washes for he b
grub and my hungry children howl Of fowl Cor
me STUN crave glory and soldiers grave WALT MASON
tcopynght 1914 Matthew Adams
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-12

Members % the "Irridescent Order OF
Iris" who fail to receive their Tuck
stones. for which they forwarded ~.
can inquire for further information OF
the supreme ruler" Of the order. whose
present rostoffice address Il. L. S. Peni-
Tertiary. Atlanta. Georgia. where he viii
be guest for the next eighteen months
81 the pressing Invitation OF the post
office authorities. The luck stones"
proved TO be OF glass. and cost ~ cents.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-12

After the complete destruction by FIRE
OF eleven OF the fifteen concrete fire
proof buildings constituting the Ed
son plant in New Jersey. involving n
loss Of 100000 the country IL about
ready 10 agree with the unbenever that
There Amt no SIGH thing"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-12

ator Pomerene H. being twiched nv
would-be Democratic leaders who see
In his being practically the sole arbiter
now SsaNe In few districts like the
SeNenteenth) OF the political spoils in
the state, a menace to his giving salts
faction In sufficient quantities 20 in
sure his denomination. Tickle is fame
and fortune Newark American-Tri-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-12

Tho Democratic rarity has no license
20 shout "gerrymander." remembering
it, performance IN foisting on the pea-
pie the "saddie-baEs. mutton-ieg and
shoestrinE' districts OF ridiculous con-
formations
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-12

The city council OF Baltimore has
designated December 10 as "Self-DeniaI
Day" Baltimoreans are asked 10 prac-
tice that virtue ON that day and con-
tribute the results 10 the fund for the
relief Of the citys poor. a conscientious
Observance OF the suggestion ought 70
bring In goodly sum.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-12

The proposed raid 81 ZeppeIlns On
the Industrial centcrs Of England would
not be feared IN this country half a.
much ~ another Democratic frco-trade
bomb
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-12

OF course everybody understands that
ex-President Tafts remark that he Ii
sitting In an apple tree Is a mere hgurs
or speech II apple trees grew that big
an orchard would be n fOrest-Zanes-
Vile Courier.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-12

The Austrian Tvroi provinces rivss
Italy the same RrudGe that France
bears towards Germany FOR the spoiia-
ton OF Aisace and Lorraine
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-12

The original iicrrick man" will have
some difficulty ln establishing his
claims. m The occasion should present
itself two years hence
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-12

Tho youngest soldier In us .efans
BRIGADE of ue russisn army Dol sr-i
fN years.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-12

The Prank and Thaw cases furnish
hne examples 81 the opposite twists Of
The technicalitiea ~ the law
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-12
Comments of
Ohio Editors
Pork for Army ana Navy


Open the pork barrel for the army
any navy and let few dry creeks still
be dry.-Cincinnati Commercial-Tribune
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-12

Vow comes Przasnysz. arbitrary ORTIZ
asraphical sister to PrzemysL And. still
We wonder at war
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-12

The Ohio State Journal and the Co
lumbus Evening Dispatch continue An
their wild advocacy OF a defeated ideal
East Liverpool Tribune.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-12

To observe neutrality T. one thing. hut
10 feel neutral--well. that b. quite an
other story. so to speak
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-12

Good habits make for good character.
and the go-to-church habit Is one Of
the best.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-12

The Shop-lrfter g. keeping up with
the times by doing her lifting early.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-12

lt o. not 30 much vhat ve want but
what We shall set that win make Or mar
our rhrirtmnr
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-12

Too Much TO Handle Safely.
Already the toga worn by u. s. Sc
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-12

Ambassador Sharp finds Mr.. Her
hts shoesg-Monroe County Republican
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-12-21
BLACK COLLIE SAVES 20 LIVES
In War Times He's a Hero. in Times OF
Peace an Humble Watchdog at Halle.

Berlin. Dee. 2l.-Mnrc than twenty lives
have been saved by q black collie dog be
longing Ia an ambulance corps "a the East
Pu~~ian battlefield. In peace times. the
animal j. an humble watchdog ia the rail
way station "a Halle.
The dark winter nights aud the snow
make the work of finding the wounded
especially difficult. but since me ambulance
parties began using dogs IN their search.
Few wounded men have been overlooked
The dogs carry a red cross nn both -idc~ ui
their collar. ~ soon a. night comes, gen
orally the only time N whrih the wounded
can be- searched Tor. the lca-hcS are slipped
and the dogs sent across the hattlriilds.
Instead ~ barking when they find u
wounded soldier. they bring back some ar
ticlr 81 the victims equipment ~ a cap.
helmet or glove. They are then put on the
leash and they lead the ambulance men To-
the spot where IN wounded ~uldIr lies. In
this manner hundreds have been saved on
the dilfcrrn; battleiicld>. Al first some III
the animals lead the ~earrhrrS Ia men a.
rady dead. but they learn with surprising
rapidity IT, c%oniine their attentions to the
living.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-12-21

hoarse whispers AMI The officers exchange
news and explain the special points If
the position. Finally when the last man
has been placed. the order 10 change
places j. passed down. The new men
step up ON 10 the little firing platforms
and the relieved men step down into the
trench and lille out silently into the night
Then all through the night half the men
and officers are on guard. while half rest.
by day there are only >entries here and
there along the line.
\ pathetic sight in the rear of all the
trenches IL the occasional plain wooden
crosses marking the grave nf some victim
of S%niI~r or >hrapncl bullet. Manv arr
ornamrntrd with a repimcntal badge
and a simple inscription labori"usly
printed in pencil; others are quite plain.
| bageed my first German Yesterday.
and a c%uriouslv primitive feeling Of Ella
ton is Ia shoot one. lie had the hardi-
hood 10 stand M working in \ trench
only 80 wards away so that | could see
him from the waist M. spent this
morning banging away At another work
ing party. hut could not see with what
result.