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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-24
SETTLED BY WATSON.

How convenient it is for the Democrats Virginia
C. w. Watson hands willing dispose every
picking question:
The appointment of marshal for the northern district
Virginia has been problem Early the supposed
State Senator G. Semaker
Mr. Semaker claims for the appointment
that he elected the legislature pledged supporter John
l. Mcraw and early changed his allegiance
w. E. Chiffon.
Teachey to Mcraw naturally considered
special recognition by the WatsonChlton combine.
However political developments danger
Semaker appointment number vigorous
entered the field Alfred Kenney Calhoun county
whose Democracy has been many campaigns
bell of Jefferson born and brought Jeer-
sonan Democracy and the original Woodrow WILSON
Virginia; W. W. Irwin of Wheeling, earnestly and
constantly fought Democratic battles
All entered the all appointment
At the when the embarrassing
Senator Chiffon c. W. Watson quietly let be
only expected but demanded the appointment of his
Edward Smith OF Farmont editor Famont
the question settled Kenney Irwin Campbell
disposed Of Even the anscendant Semaer forgotten
and Mr. Chiffon promptly the the Fair
asprant
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-24

ing. and that opposition 10 the dams
meant unnecessary delay in the de
velopment OF the states natural re
sources. The breaking OF the Stony
River dam shows. however, that the
construction OF such dams is not
simply question OF engineering.
The Stony River dam was built by a
rich corporation. il used all the pre-
cautions which good engineers con
sidered necessary. II was a dam OF
very moderate size as compared with
some OF the water power projects that
are being promoted, yet this dam
went out While the resulting food
did not cause great loss, it might cas-
lily have done so.
Undoubtedly. in its water power
West Virginia has source OF great
potential wealth. but II the welfare.
not TO say the lives OF the people uv-
ing in our valleys are 70 be protected.
the utmost care must be taken In the
erection Of such dams as will be nee
essary TO develop water power. II Is
better 10 retard development for many
years than TO risk an account costing
hundreds or thousands OF lives. In
the matter OF water power permits.
the Public Service Commission he's
not moved hastily and without careful
consideration What action Il may
finally take as 10 any OF the permits.
the Intelligencer does not presume to
say, but st does say that it viii be
far better to multiply precaution to
the EXTREMIST degree. rather than TO
risk a terrible catastrophe.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-24
BUILDING AND LoorINe.

suit for s14OOO.OOO has been
brought against members Of the syn
dictate that looted the 81 Louis 4 san
Francisco railroad The men who
profited in this enormous amount
we're all either officials Of the road or
directors and intimately associated
with its management They disposed
OF various properties ana contracts
which Melted them many millions NJ
the expense Of the railroad property.
which they we're supposed to preserve
and protect
Performance like mes. have
brought individual railroad manage.
ment IN the United States into disrc.
pute Unfortunately tbo ST. Louis a.
San Francisco case is not an isolated
ono AZ the very time tiat fhis moi
some scandal comes ont Of the uo-t.
the attention of great part off tnc
east is cen'cred upon the vrrctinr of
The New York. New Haven A. u.~t
ford road Undoubtedly we must Grd
some means of preventing the whole.
sale looiing Of public utilities Nof
only The public that these railroads
serve. but the stockholders who own
them. are Interested. Unfortunately.
however. tho drastic steps that may
be- necessary 20 prevent robbiuE by
dishonest men may be equally as or
fcctive DO hampiHne strictly ies.t.
mate operatous by honest mon
Dr. viii not do to put au thc railroad
business of the United statos Ir lead.
Ing sfr.ngs Opportunities for prof.
larger than mere Eve or six Der cont
must he shown to capital before can
ial win invest and restrictions unon
railroad Investments may bc easily
carried too nr We need a. great
many more railroads in the United
states Sow railroads are not beirr
built to-day and viii not b, built until
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-24
HOPED THE MEASURE WILL re
PLACE VOLUNTEER ARMY
BILL NOW PENDING.
VIII Work Complete Change In State
militia and Convert u Into a
Secondary Lire Of Defense.
(6y Charles Brook, Smith,

WASHINGTON. d. C.. Jar. "a
The new oil. which Il Is hoped BY
those who framed IL will be accepted
IN the place OF the now pending Vol
unteer Army bill. has been unani-
mously agreed upon BY the heads OF
the army department and those OF the
organized militia OF the country For
over week work on this new bill has
been going steadily forward until "a
- now completed. Representing West
virginia In this important work was
AdJutant General Charles ID. Elliott
who took an active and prominent
part In the important conference held
day.
The new bill works a complete
change in the National Guard. At
one stroke. IL Is intended 10 convert
the National Guard into a secondary
line OF defense for the Federal gov
eminent In fact as well as in name
~ Is TO be presented 10 Congress with
the approval Of the administration
as a substitute. so far as the National
Guard Is concerned. for the pepding
volunteer Army bill.
When a man enters the National
Guard he VIII either be commissioned
or enlisted in the Federal service.
Under the bill he will be placed on
furlough, which the President Is auth
orized TO terminate at any time that
In actual war. In effect. the National
Guard will be a Federal military force
which Is loaned TO the states by the
United States.
Under Army Regulations.
While the National Guard Is on Nir-
Tough II will be under the regulations
| OF the war department The same
authorities will direct the training
and preparation OF the militia for ser
vice In the field. Officers OF the mill
tia Will be permitted to attend all the
service schools. with the exception OF
b West Point. which are maintained
for the training of regular officers.
: Courses of study will be especially
prepared for them and every effort
will be made by the war department
TO increase the efficiency. and raise
the standard of the commissioned per
sonnet of the organized militia.
At the war department the measure
is designated as an expense bill. rath
er than pay bill. for the rate of pay
Is fixed so as To mburse the mem
| bers OF the National Guard for their
| expenses incidental TO the work OF
| coming up to the standard set by the
war department Secretary Garrison
! I'm approving the bill declares that ~
Is not in favor of paying the militia
( but thinks the members of the guard
| should not be required To give their
time to the federal government and
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-24
Comments of
Ohio Editors
cox LET'S GO ssoo.ooo.

The governor directs his legisla-
tors. when In tho special session he
has called. 10 repeal their act under
which two-thirds OF the automobile
tax is turned from the roads fund into
The general fund This Is painful.
doubly painful. for the half million OK
ira money cannot then be used 10 en-
plOy political machine hands and the
change in the law viii prevent his
ObliglnE cOsdmtor. Secretary Graves.
calryina the $500 900 OF auto money iu
favored banks-as a Republican treas
urer OF state once did The courts
have held that tax under police pow
o. cannot be used 90 swell the fund
from which state salaries are paid -
Newark Tribune American.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-24

except committee and leaders An
attempt to hold a primary would
simply reveal the ridiculous weakness
OF tho organization. In this section
OF West Virginia the committees have
transacted all the business for the
Progressive party that has been trans.
acted. Nominations have been made
by committees. delegates 10 conven-
tons have been appointed by com
mittees and the committees az "a
rule have consisted Of three or four
men. In other words the Progressive
party consists Of a considerable mum
Der Of disappointed Office seekers. aII
o. whom are leaders. and here and
there stray camp follower. There
may be other sections in which con.
ditions are different. bu' the Mail
ought not 10 expect too much OF tho
Progressive brethren in Kanawha
county.
10 takes numbers. % takes strength.
and 30 takes organization To- conduct
party primaries. and to hold party
conventions.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-24

BY this system il is expected to
bring the National Guard up 10 its
war strength on short notice and in
time. to make available an efficient
second line defence. with a strength
OF approximately 100000.
Applies 10 All.
While the text OF the new bill has
not been made public. and it's exact
terms ere not available. there Is no
doubt that the new bill specifically
applies To all those who would be
members Of the National Guard or
ganiZation at the outbreak of HOSTILE
ties. and who. under the proposed new
law. would become members OF the
United States volunteer army II Is
true that the new increase does not
affect troops not now existing. but II
will provide for placing National
Guard ORGANIZATIONS at the immediate
service OF te government when war
comes
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-24
WAFER POWER DAMS

The Hampshire Review very prop.
crly calls attention 20 The breaking ~
The stony River dam. which 90 bo.
liescs to be a warning TO the people
of This state The Review calls at
fcntIon 10 the fact that applications
ere now pending before the Public
Service Commission for permission 10
construct dams across some of tho
dreams of the state. 10 a heighth of
from ono hundred 90 ono hundred and
N.'y fect Promoter o' these water
power projects have argued that tho
dams can DO safely constructed. hlt
DE- b. simply "a question OF engineer
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-24
AS TO COMMITTEE DOMINATION

AS TO COMMITTEE DOMINATION.
Commenting upon the complaints
against committee domination Of the
political parties, the Charleston Mail
cslls attention to the Inconsistencies
Of some Of the so-calied Progressive
leaders In this state. Two years ago
these individuals were most emphat-
&c in declaring against tho domino
lion Of the Republican party I'm West
Virginia by the state committee. and
especially BY the federal office hold.
Ing contingent Now in the Progress.
sive party. committees conduct affairs
with a high hand never seen in the
West Virginia Republican oreanila-
lion. As to Kanawha county. the
Mail says
10 BE- therefore. Ia.t utue u he
eHuaWHH Count. H..urr..Irs commit.
.ee holding meeting and. without frc
quilted oven remotely. aialtII. ICY.
1ngn fe' ..r fHtt fHrfr Shall Ir TOOL
lWalr. .IfH. We have heard or no.
lan. have n,.r 6,id Boz us district, y
which .n .'...f.HU. arTa HH.Hr.rU al
.fe count. committee RItI..re against.
rom eie.urr b. county efa.-n4r ,rf
OH. other Irfr.n.fIre
.ion H. t0r adoption OFT He r....
iran party nat ,r.rs eIl ll p. .,i
tIf .mHi..n .r EHrHHI. ..urf.
COMMUTE. ..... H''. .rlrf of
,, fnr ~ gel
.N 1871. wonder what
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-24
NATIONAL GUARD TO BE PUT ON
WAR FOOTING BY THE NEW BILL
"a Reaular Arnx Paw.

al the same time pay their expenses
while on duty as miiitiamen.
Based on Regular Army Pay.
What viii be known technically as
home pay for the militia viii be
based on the pay OF the regular army.
The enlisted personnel will receive %
Per cent OF the pay OF the army. while
the commissioned officers will receive
small per cent. ranging down TO :
per cent. n an enlisted man attends
all OF the drills and complies with the
other requirements OF the War De
partment, he will receive an allow
ance OF So year. This will be in
addition 70 his allowance while at
manouvers and his pay from the
The highest paid officer will be a
major general. who is to receive >
per cent OF the pay OF the regular Of
ncer OF the same rank. or S4O0 4
captain. who receives Is per cent OF
the regular pay. draws the next high.
est allowance. or $3.50 a year. A
brigadier general who is on the ; per
cent basis. receives only $500.
The comparatively high allowance
Tor captains Is made because the bur
den or the work OF disciplining. drill.
ing and recruiting rests upon their
shoulders. Carrying out this same
Idea, first lieutenants. when acting as
adJutants OF Independent battalions.
receive an allowance Of $500. but
while serving with a company they
receive an allowance OF 5000. In like
manner second lieutenants receive
20 while acting as quartermasters OF
Independent battalions. but while
serving with company an allowance
OF $40 is made to him.
To Receive High Pay
Non-eommissioned officers. who are
expected to do expert work with the
militia. receive as high an allowance
as some OF the commissioned officers
Master signal electricians will receive
an annual pay of 1925. Master gun
ners OF coast artillery and color ser
geants OF all forms OF service will be
allowed sos a year. The first ser.
geants OF all arms OF the line will
Draw *l55 year. while corporals will
nave pay of sos year
Before officers and men of any COM
pany, battalion, regiment or any ather
organization receive pay under this
bill. each organization must comply
with the regulations OF the War De-
partment. These regulations have not
been formulated and will not be until
this bill il passed. but they are fore
casted in the regulations for the Dick
law. The companies must be kept 10
what Is known as peace strength
which Is fifty-eight men. There is a
provision in the bill for a reserve OF
the National Guard This Is to be
organized with view to bringing the
organized militia up to war strength
in the event of its being called into
service. The reserve will be compos-
cd OF members OF the National Guard
/ who have served at least one term of
enlistment and who are sufficiently
trained to 20 out with the Guards
when 1t is called into active service.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-24

As the Congressman realize what n
calamity to the country it would be II
they were not reelected. it is believed
they will adjourn early and begiu
campaigning in good season.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-24

What is the use OF being a Demo
cratic boss in West Virginia. and fur.
nishing the cash for the campaigns
II you can't have United States
Marshal Of your own?
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-24

Some merchants thinking that their
old out OF date and shop worn goods
Will sell just as well in July as new
and fresh spring stock. feel that It is
not prudent for them to spend money
in advertising.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-24

We hear a great deal these days
about profit sharing experiments. all
Of which are heartily commended. but
we fail to sec or hear much about
plans 10 Nhare losses.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-24
coX.s sAIARY M

The report of tho auditor or state
shows that g. 115. 600 was paid ont iu
salaries last wear to state employees.
one drew $1,000. Two. $1,000. 90.
$4,000 20. g. 500 81. s. 900 ST. 81.
i00 and t24 cot got g. 600 The cal
aries of The balance ranged from $3.50
10 5o.-Ncwark American Tribune
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-24

There arc murmurs of mutny
among members of tho general as.
-omhly Who fear or reelection OWNS
ip their -uhsefFie-rv 20 Governor
'oN MANY arc suffering burnt nm
gers from uulIinE Coxs chestnut
out q. iHn lr. Monroe Republican
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-24

President Wilson writes such short
messages that the Congressman can
no longer get hair cut and shave
while they are being read.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-24

The trust don't object much 90 the
cut OF their new style government
suits. but they want the pockets lust
as numerous and deep as ever.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-24

There g.. surely mo- de1rfh az can.
1idItr- for CorEree4 in fhi.. fle new
.'EIfecuth. district While Vs. o.
Francis. Tho present congressman.
VIII probably not have opposition in
Poo. own party. Ihr Democratic. al
the primary .hp Republican aspirauts
are chic. as hops and busy as bees
Percy I0t'uu and clark Firosfono OF
inis county orc making thr weIkin
ring With their Ffeuf0rion and melodf
Gus voices. Gf1r~al David a ToIIinra-
worth and fufln -hofwoU of Cadi7
pre- ringing lfcF 're refrain from tho
tIl- pf Harrison county. Marshall y
NIfal.. OF -tDuhenville o. singing "a
solo Tor Jefferson county. Charley
howard I. lumming familiar dIffr
rom belmont county. and faint
echoes. We know not from whom. arc
he1rd from Carroll county Thev do
lf ilat iho woods are sfiu fuu OF as
pifauts Who ore waiting for tho blue
birds i0 sing before they Join LOB tho
,uprua. and. n We are 20 Judge from
flc prcsnt outlook there win be- A roc.
ul1r army o. candidates before ne
Time oI closing the entries shall roll
around -Eusf Liverpool Tribune
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-24

the relations OF railroads TO the public
are more definitely and more satisfac.
tOrily adjusted
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-24

T. y. Keeps on hunting in South
America. although there is so much
better shooting on the Mexican game
trails now.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-24

It must tc an aeru fsmDation 10
John ID. 10 go TO- work in Mr. Ford
factory.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-24

The movement FOR rural credits will
not be thoroughly successful while
ih" cross roads store persists in de-
m1ndIne cash.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-24

Its several editions. is entered in the
postoffice at Wheeling. W. Va. as sec
ond-class matter.l
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-24
I h e Int Iii gencer

Published Daily. Except Sunday. by the
Intelligencer Publishing Company
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-24

al the same time pay their expenses
While on duty as miiitiamen.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-08-11

Don't thrust a burned foot or hand
into cold water. II relieves for
moment, only to be followed by an IN
crease OF pain, pecling off OF the cuti-
Gle and very frequently by liberation
OF the wound Don't tie up in a dry
cloth: all woven material is porous
and admits air. Don't drag off the
clothing Don't rub or cut on me
hanging skin. Your object when
called upon to treat burn is at once
to exclude air. For this purpose moth
ing is better than oil OF some sort.
Paraffin is not bad thing, or vase
line, or common olive oil, or lard and
butter. IL both be entirely without salt.
First Aid for Everyday Accidents.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-08-11
(First published July IS, 1914.)
GOVERNMENT SALE OF INDIAN
TIMBER LANDS.

There will be offered at public auc-
tion at the places ard times herein
named at not less than the appraised
value about 967,000 acres of timber
lands with standing timber thereon,
which includes about S41,347,000 feet
OF pine, as estimated in 1911, and ap-
imately 141,275,OO0 feet of hardwood,
located in the Choctaw nation, south
eastern Oklahoma. The sale of the
lands in Pittsburg county win be held
at McAlester November 8; in Latimer
county, at Wilburton, November 4 and
s.; in LeFlore county, at Poteau, No
vember 6 and 7, and in Pushmataha
and McCurtain counties at Hugo, No
vember 9, 10. II and II, 1914. Bids
may be submitted in person or by
agent with power of attorney or by
mail Land and timber will be sold
together. Land will be offered in
tracts not exceeding 100 acres. One
person can only purchase one quarter
section of agricultural land. but is not
limited as to the number of acres of
non-agricultural land. Terms 25 per cent
cash. balance in three annual INSTALL
ments of 20 per cent each, with inter
est at per cent per annum, but pay
ments may be completed any time
Immediate possession given after ap-
proval of sale Residence on land not
required Removal of portions OF tim
ber permitted as paid for. Improve.
ments on land. consisting OF a few
scattered houses, will be appraised and
sold with the land and the owners
thereof reimbursed where they are not
the successful bidders. The right to
waive technical defects in advertise.
ments and bids, and to reject any and
all bids, is reserved. Detailed inform
alton, including descriptive lists show.
ing the quantity and the appraisement
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-08-11
Summer Constipation Dangerous.

Constipation in summer time is
more dangerous than in the fall, win
ter or spring. The food you eat is
often contaminated and is more likely
TO ferment in your stomach, Then you
are apt 70 drink much cold water
during the hot weather, thus iniuring
your stomach. Collie. fever, ptomaine
poisoning and other ills are natural
results. Po-Do-Lax will keep you well,
as il increases the bile, the natural
laxative, which rids the bowels of the
congested waste Po-Do-Lax will make
you feel better, Pleasant and effec-
tive. Take a dose tonight. soc at
your druggist-Adv. d&w
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-08-11

of timber and land in each tract, will
be furnished without cost. Maps show
ing location and accessibility to rail-
roads of each tract will be furnished at
cost of so cents each. Application
for both descriptive lists and maps
should be made to the commissioner
to the Five Civilized Tribes, Musko-
kee. Oklahoma. Remittanees fer maps
should be made payable to George N.
Wise. Disbursing Agent. Muskogee,
Oklahoma. CATO SELLS,
Commissioner Of Indians Affairs
7-14-26t-Sat&Tue
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-08-11
THE TWENTY YeAR TEST

"Some twenty years ago used
Chamberlain Collie and Diarrhoea
Remedy" writes Geo. w Brock. pub
Usher OF the Enterprise, Aberdeen,
Md Il discovered that it was 4
quick and safe cure for diarrhoea.
Since then no one can sell me any
thing said to be just as good Dur
Ing all these years have used it and
recommend tim any times. and it has
never disappointed anyone For sale
by all dealers.--Adv. d&w
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-08-11
THE CASE OF L. L. CANTELoU.

The case of L. l.. Cantelou, Claren-
don, Texas( is similar to that of many
others who have used Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy.
He says, ".After trying doctor for
several months. and using different
kinds OF medicine for my wife, who
had been troubled with severe bowel
complaint for several months, bought
a 25c bottle OF chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Dlarrhoea Remedy. After
using the second bottle she was entire
ly cured" For sale by all dealers
ADV. d&w
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-08-11

When you yawn good deal in the
daytime, feel dull. achey and want to
stretch frequently it is an unmistak.
able symptom OF malaria. and unless
you do something at once you are
booked for a spell of chills. Herbine
is chill medicine that will prevent
or cure the disease. 1t drives out the
impurities on which the malarial germ
thrives, strengthens the liver and
cleanses the bowels. Price soc. Sold
by Owl Drug Store.-Ady. d&w