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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-24
A LIsEL ON THE STATE.

Pittsburgh and other papers have
printed . telegram with . Wheeling
date. that West Virginia IL about to
10 aftsr the dubious laurels of Reno.
Nevada. a. . divorce center. through
q change In the divorce laws of that
state. and q recent decision made by
the West Virginia supreme court re-
iating to divorce. The telegram rises
10 further heights OF Stiffness In stat
Ing that n syndicate OF lawyers 10
being formed In Wheeling to promote
the divorce business.
West Virginia has suffered . great
deal through outside misrepresenta-
ton. but nothing has been quite so
bald as this. The telegram goes on
to state that by recent decision OF
our supreme court divorces become an
easy matter in this state" We can't
conceive of any form OF ingenuity
which can make that out OF the quota.
ton given from the decision Of the
court. which declared:
n vile. deserted without cause by
a husband in another state, may &c.
quire in good faith a separate domi-
ellie In this state. and under our laws
obtain a divorce on the grounds OF
desertion, though the husband is a
nonresident and is only constructive.
ly served by publication"
There is nothing new about that
Our divorce laws are Just as stringent
as those OF any other selfrespecting
state. and divorce is not as prevalent
in West Virginia as in some other
states. The reflection on the charac
ter of the bar OF this city is too absurd
TO require contradiction. but tbs
intelligencer does denounce the spirit
of the misleading telegram and the
credulity of the papers that printed it
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-24

tifai and varied supply Of vegetables
from the farm garden. the sweetest
milk and butter from the dairy. fresh
laid eggs from the hayloft. or the
choicest and best portions OF PORK
from the larder,-
Yes. and to See growing crops. the
green grass and trees. and nature
own flowers. recalls the lines. to him
who. In the love Of nature. holds com
munion with her visible forms. she
speaks a various language Country
life Is a tonic TO the tired nerves and
adds strength and health TO the body.
besides providing the most indepen-
dent means OF livelihood. BY all
means let those who are on the farm
stay there. where they can sing with
the young Arkansas enthusiast.
Let vapid oilers Toll in silk
Around their costly board
Give Us the bowl Of aarnp and milk
BY homespun beauty poured
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-24
CHANCE TO DEFEAT BATH
HOUSE JOHN

-Bath-house John Is one Of the no
toriOus characters IN Chicago politics.
and Is an alderman OF that city. lie
has profted mainly by vice. and Is
stancing for reelection Miss Drake.
sturdy little woman. entered the
primaries and won the nomination
opposed TO him. as did . man on the
Republican ticket With a divided
hght against Coughlin he will win.
80 the women OF ''Bath-house Johns"
district are trying to prevail on the
Republican candidate TO retire in IA
vor OF Miss Drake. !. Is said that he
is favorably impressed with their
request: more so with Miss brakes
efficiency in revealing the illegal reg
istration of nearly one thousand
fioaters.
IL there In 4 chance to defeat
coughlin by uniting the opposition.
then the gentleman candidate should
retire in favor OF the woman. 1t
would be peculiarly appropriate to
have a woman administer defeat 20
this representative of organized vic
Nor would the retiring candidate d
entirely without honor in the accom-.
piishment OF such a desirable out.
come OF the election.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-24
THE THOROUGFARE STORE-Fa
Geo. M. Shook Co.

Waverly. $50: Thomas p. Butcher.
of Nilliamstown. S25: Harriet n
Cage, of Parkersburg. sl2: and Daniel
W. Bartlett. of Parkersburg S3O The
post office department has also mott
hed Judge Moss that change in
rural route No. ! from Murrayville
unstead of Sherman. as requestedD
extending into The vicinities of vii.
lowdale and Skull Run. meeting the
needs as set forth in the petition, had
been ordered made.
To Dine Sutherland
Oficials OF the census bureau who
nave been in the service for a good
fact-surprised and pleased Congress-
man-at-large Howard Sutherland when
they apprised him to-day OF the fact
tnat they wanted him 10 be present nj
q dinner which they will give in his
honor at the Commercial club wednes-
day night. II goes without saying that
the highly complimentary Invitation
was accepted. The hosts will be
men with whom Mr. Sutherland
worked twenty years ago when he
was chief Of the population division
OF that bureau. Another West Vir-
ginisn who was member OF the cen
sus force at the time. who has risen
nlgh IN the affairs OF his state, is Hon.
william IL. Matthews of Charleston
clerk OF the state court OF appeals.
He. too. has been invited and tcIc-
graphed his acceptance.
Mrs. John w. Davis. wife Of Solicit
tor General Davis. was the guest OF
honor at an elaborate luncheon given
by Mrs. Henry ID. Clayton. wife OF the
chairman of the House committee on
the judiciary. II was as member
OF this committee that Mr.. Davis won
national recognition and appreciation
OF MS superior attachments as law
yer. and n was while he was serving
in that capacity a close and intimate
friendship between the Clayton and
Davis families had its beginning.
The Hon. Abe Heimick. OF Thomas.
was visitor in the city. Mr.. Hell
mick is well known as an influential
and n successful politician in his sec
ton by Republican politicians
throughout West Virginia.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-24
Comments of
Ohio Editors
Michigan Moose Leader Quit,

gan senate as a Progressiye in 1912
ana one OF the leading Bull Moosers
OF the state, has announced his-rr.
turn TO the Republican party and his
candidacy for lieutenant governor on
tne Republican ticket. In his explain
atory statement he said that the Pro
kressive party had served its purpose
i've tarin IL really the only issue up.
on which Americans are divided.
fast differences should be forgotten
ana all unite in the one common pur-
pose OF restoring a prospective tarif
10 me statute books.
Herald-Star.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-24
CHEAP CANADIAN oRAFrERs.

Graft, or plain bribery. is not
indigenous TO this country. II is as
old as human nature. and only differs
IN degree and enormity. Detective
Burns has related through an article
in the current issue OF a New York
publication his experiences with the
Quebec legislature, which stamp the
sedate Canadians as decided Cheap
Johns" in the business. Burns was
employed to find out Just what was
going on in the Canadian legislative
body. He was told that the legislators
we're for sale cheap, and his revela-
tons certainly substantiate that
contention. TO test them a bill was
worked up for Montreal Fair Asso-
citation, and they fell for Il. The bill
let the promoters OF this fictitious as
ISOLATION own one section of the town
for every kind OF Illicit activity, Civ.
ing them the right to do anything
short Of murder.
The French legislators proved to be
the easiest 10 bride. The correct
method in Canada is TO buy the law
officers and a majority OF the leaders,
which cost from $3.50 TO $500. The
minor members are regarded as little
fish who bite on $40 and $50 bats.
This state of depression in the graft
business is nearly on a level OF the
bargain rates that used to prevail
with members OF the old Pittsburgh
council. where a vote could be pur-
chased for a new overcoat or a yearly
street car pass. The proud head OF
Our Lady Of Shows must have bent
In deep humiliation over the revela-
tons of the very ordinary prices de-
manded by her grafters. Il takes the
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-24
Republicans Ready

ONO Republicans are ready for the
hight on either State or National is
sues. As 10 the former. the cannon
Is choked up with ammunition. In re-
gard to National issues. the Democ-
racy can find little ENCOURAGEMENT in
them. for as the Cincinnati CONNER
oial Tribune says:
Evidently the new tariff Is not
working in behalf of those who toll.
Millions are idle and smoke stacks
smoke only half the time. Great mer-
camille establishments are cutting
down their force of trained men and
women. That will be tine issue for
Ohio Democracy. Newark Ameri-
can Tribune.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-24

One OF the tragic features OF the
fire which destroyed the main build
ing OF Wellesley college is the discov-
cry that the research into the heredi.
ty OF beetles has been lost to the
world through the destruction OF spec
linens. notes and apparatus. II is
claimed that the result OF these ex-
perimentx would have had an import.
ant bearing on eugenics. This is
probably as important as tracing the
tango back TO the ancient Greeks.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-24
UNCLE WALT: The Poet Philosopher.

The horses shed their winter hair stables fi Of
Vhkers the busy husbandmen repair their their
diskcrs. The fireplace has lost its charm the
AkBNGERS rocking chair has spendOr every man
upon the farm is rupturng his best suspcnder The
hens eaekng with optimism same
Tool hens that wouldn't lay vtertne money The
farmer has ten thousand chores and humps SURPRISING
and everywhere all Of doors gladstone Spring are
rising The joyous robins and the varbng the trees
like dingers and cen the dppy concert
singers The old mule which has the blamed
beast knew attempts rejoice b if,,r
Ber Caruso Old Winters day last sort Of
sigh day the world fresh young m
made and shipped Friday every living cfffer f So
influence Of youth within IT, kicks It's heels and %
with minute WALT MASON
CcoDyrisht Adam,
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-24

A bill has been introduced In Con-
gress by a Pennsylvania representa-
tive empowering and directing the
President to put all the officers and
privates OF the army and navy to
work on the construction of the
Alaskan railway. The Pennsylvania
evidently considers these branches of
the government among the army of
the unemployed.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-24
Mr.. whi,aere's Prospects.

From every section of the state
come reports that Whitacre's peti
tons Tor nomination for governor in
opposition to Cox are eagerly and
numerously signed. But will this avail
Mr.. Whitacre anything after all
THESE petitions must be filed with the
secretary of state who may throw
them out as he did the referendum
petitions on the Warnes tax law, Mr..
Cox at the special session having pre-.
vented any change In the l. and X.
law that would take from Secretary
trarily any petition.-East Liverpool
Tribune.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-24

William Thompson. who has Just
died in England. was a unique charac.
ter. While employed as a telegraph
lineman. near Omaha. in 1867. he was
scalped by the Indians. but recovered
the lock. II failed to grow on again.
but he lived until a few days ago.
But then many politicians have been
scalped and survived.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-24

Ulster Ready for War" says a
newspaper headline The British
government Is in the same state Of
preparedness. When both sides are
so fully prepared for conflict, war Is
less imminent
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-24

Cincinnati is about to install a
school TO instruct prospective brides
in the duties and accomplishments Of
housewifery 20 offset the growth Of
tho feminist cult. II r. also calculated
to discourage the further expansion Of
pruneries. sometimes politely desig
mated as boarding houses.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-24

A Louisiana lawyer wants 100000
damages for the loss Of his whiskers.
In the light Of such established value
what would Senator J. Ham. Lewis
ask for the loss Of his pink facial dec.
orations2
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-24
HOUSE LEADERS OPPOSED TO
WILSON In CANAL TOLLS FIGHT

ton proved so astounding to even
his followers in the house themselves
that IL is believed that discussion can
not be kept within such scant bounds
OF time. However. II will be limited
all right-very limited and the ad-
minlstration is expected to have an
easy and quick victory in the house.
The president will find IL neither easy
or quick when il comes to the senate
reaching vote. In fact. administra-
ton victory in that body is by no
means assured. although. at this time.
the odds slightly favor il.
However the country il wide awake
and interested and public sentiment
against repeal of the free tolls is max
ing itself felt here Enthusiastically. That
Is an aspect OF the controversy which
the administration fears most. ana
because of il President Wilson IS
bending every energy TO force the
house TO take the Sims repeal bill
on the run and pass IL UP TO the
senate. where the big final and decis-
i've battle will be fought.
interested In Three Measures.
or the legislation passed or pend
ing since the Wilson administration
got the reins Of government what do
you think West Virginians have
shown the greatest interest in? The
answer to this interesting question
Is 10 De FOUND IN the petitions and
great bulk OF individual letters re-
ceived by the states congressional
delegation. Here IL the answer: The
immigration bill. the bill TO make Co
lumbus day a national holiday. and
the canal tolls question. The CORE
sDondence on those three subjects
sent by West Virginians TO their con
gressiOnal representatives ~ as q
mountain to a mole hill compared to
that which has been written dealing
with other legislative issues before
congress.
National Prohibition.
\ largely signed petition by citizens
Of berkeley Springs. advocating the
submission OF constitutional amend
ment providing for national prohibit
ton. was presented in the house by
nrressman-atlarge sutherland lie
also introduced bill TO increase the
pension Of Elijah Coffman. OF Beling-
ton. 20 S@5 q month.
The bureau OF pensions has notified
Representative Moss that tie follow
ing original and increased pensions
have been granted. John l.. South. Of
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-24

Cox and Marker stand accused OF
changing the specifications for the
pavement for the National road which
is TO be built at GAINESVILLE General
Brown wants TO know why Marker.
with the consent OF Cox, has gone
AGAINST the wishes OF the people OF
GAINESVILLE and ordered concrete used
instead OF brick as first decided upon.
Springfield Sun.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-24
Can They Fool IN. p.onl.7

II is quite natural for the Demo.
cratic editor TO be in favor of the Cox
administration and the Warnes law
Fifteen hundred dollars year tends
TO create this favorable opinion. The
TACT that slavery was profitable to the
south caused the south to hold a fav.
CRADLE opinion concerning slavery
The fact that the editor OF the Dem
ocrat gets handsome profit out OF
the new tax law has the same effect.
-McConnellsville Herald.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-24

The externals Of human nature are
Interchangeable. as witness the request
contained in a will probated in 1891.
which requests that the customary
mourning be omitted at the funeral
OF the testator. those mere ostensibil.
tiles. external parade of affection.
hypocrisy and discrimination OF mourn.
ing where grief Is absent"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-24

Auditor Donahey refuses to issue
a warrant to Legislative Reference
Librarian Gale Lowrie for the reason
that Lowrie has not been on the job.
NO work no pay" says Donahey.
This will be disappointing TO Lowrie
who through Cox's favor has been
drawing $4,000 a year for four 10
i've months work.-Monroe County
Republican.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-24

Congressman Whfacre has been in
formed that the Darke County Wilson
and Marshall club has declared for
him and against Cox. lie Is assured
by letter from Greenville that the
club will do everything 10 further his
campaign. The boys will carry
Darke county for YOU" writes an Of.
ficer.-Newark American Tribune
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-24

Teacher-Every kind Of creature In
here for a purpose. Now. what do We
learn from the mosquto7
Tom-We learn from the mosquito
how easy II Is 10 get stung. -Philadel-
phia Press.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-24

Robert Lansing. an international
law expert of New York succeeds
John Bassott Moore as 6rst aid 10
the crippled State Department
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-24

The government weather forocaster
promises US fair skies and warmer
temperature this week. and 20 aIl
things come 90 those who wait
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-24

Speaking Of whitacre's campaign
against him. Governor Cox said: Il
never In my life felt so full OF fight"
IL might be remarked that never In
MS life has he been so likely to get
MS fuli OF hghting.-Monroe County
Republican
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-24
Very Effective.

Crawford remember your wife
used to make you 20 shopping with
her. How do you manage 10 get out
OF u now?
Crabshaw-I made a point to firt
with the pretty esgirls.-( Judge
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-24

Ryan Has he a trade or profession o
Neither. lie has cincu.
lie makes money without working --
Judge
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-24

liow time 1ies' one hundred years
ago we were az war with Great
Britain
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-24

United States 20 pun OF big things.
IN crime a. well a. righteousness.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-24

The Part That Files
Pa, what's q theatrical angelo"
y man whose money has wings. my
son Judge
, 1914-03-07
ST. CROIX STATION.

London, March 4th -Advices from Cape
town state tInt the House Of Assembly has
approved of the deportation of the strike
leaders by seventy-two votes to fifteen.
Mr.. Tom Mann, Vice President of the
Workers Union, will sail for the Union of
South Africa on Saturday, to organize
the workmeu in that country against the
Government.
In the House of Commons, Mr.. Churchill,
explaining the Supplementary Naval Esti-
mates, said they were mostly for the accel-
Grafton Of construction, the remainder being
for oil, aircraft and wages. Oil had doubled
in price within two years, but the Admiral
ty had three years peace supplies, contracts
and a yenr's war supply. The delays in
building aircraft were, he declared, justified
by the Improvement in those now to be built.
There are many criticisms regarding the
foregoing, but the vote is assured. On his
being questioned regarding a statement by
Admiral Won Tirpltz, that he was willing
to consider a reduction in the displacement
Of warshins, Mr.. Churchill answered that
the British displacement under construction
was mostly already below that of foreign
nations, but he would consider auy agree
mont proposed.
Lord Roberts, Admiral Seymour, Lord
Baltour Of Burleigh, Lord Miner, Mr.. Rud-
yard Kipling and Professor Dicey are among
the signatories to a'covenant resembling that
of Ulster but milder, regarding opposition to
Home Rule if enacted without previous sub
mission to the judgment OF the nation, and
with a reservation regarding any individuals
acting contrary to their judgments. The
signatories say hundreds of thousands of
serious citizens believe a fundamental change
, 1914-03-07
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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-01-26
HE BOSTON STORE SAYS THIS is NOT THEIR
FAULT-WILL LEAVE 1T TO YOU

WIN W MAKE 9lo extra SdldTy Dy the
p NJ method.
The Boston Store does pay as high
as So basis wage and still, allows P.
M. s, but the girl who gets So is sup
posed to have graduated beyond the
basement stage, and to have served
her initiation there. Some girls who
receive the large basic salary of SO
make as much as Sc in a week, and
occasionally they will have good
week when their total pay-wage and
P. MS, equal ST. But that is a festive
occasion.
These girls at the Christmas sea-
son find the Boston Store has one
great little scheme 1t puts them fire.
quently on straight sales on which
they are not paid any P MS, and
so cuts down what might be too
princely sum.
Beyond the SO basic wage, the P.
M. system is almost useless, mas
much as the girl must sell a certain
amount of goods before she is en-
titled to any commission on her sales
and the amount is prohibitive.
A great many of the girls are self
supporting. One of them who re-
ceives SO a week and the P. MS not
long ago averaged S. in two weeks
from P. MS, which made her wages
each week $3.50
Out of that sum she had to pay
room rent, and feed and clothe her
self.
81 want to be honest" she said,
but got to live. Do you think can
keep on doing it with this money? 1t
won't buy my clothes, much less let
me live. Don't you think 1 want some
amusement sometimes I'm young;
1 want to go to the theater; want
to see things and hear things outside
of the store talk.
They talk a lot about a he'll here
after-weI, I'm getting all the hell
7 want ri1hf now fTvin0 m live On