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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-05-26

The Interstate Commerce Com
mission. having completed the
valuation OF some small selected
railroad companies OF the United
States a. authorized by Congress
In 1913, has called a conference
OF representatives of the state
railroad commissions and of the
railroad companies TO meet in
Washington The 27th Of May 10
discuss critically the methods
that have been followed in the
valuations made. II Is expected
that this conference may lead
to the adoption Of the methods
that are TO Dc followed through
out the work OF valuing all the
railroads OF the country and
other Interstate carriers. mas
much as the OF this work
will depend upon the adoption OF
scientific and practical methods,
the conference In Washington
will be Of much importance. The
work Will probably be completed
about FIVE years hence. at a total
cost Of not less than twenty and
NhH0AAAN AAANNN NMAAAAhH uOlAdIna
The act Of Congress also requires
the Commission TO value the
property OF Interstate electric
railway. telephone and telegraph.
pipe line. express. and sleeping
car companies. The valuation OF
property belonging 10 other than
railroad companies will probably
not be completed within less than
ten years. and 10 is thought that
the total expense OF this work OF
valuation may reach City million
dollars.
This large expense is being in
CURED BY tho public in order 10
make more effective the govern
ment regulation OF railroads and
other carriers subject to the fed
eral and state commissions Inc
primary purpose Of the valuation
OF a railroad. or any other public
service company. is TO secure "A
standard by which 10 measure M
resemblance Of charges Rail
road and other companies subject
10 government regulations are en-
titled 90 a reasonable return up
on a fair value OF the property
used and useful IN the perform
ance Of fhe services rendered.
and The hrst purpose Of the yaiua-
ton BE- 10 ascertain this fair vafue.
Another reason why Congress
provided for the valuation OF car
rlcre subject 10 the Interstate
Commerce Commission was 10
prepare the way for the intclli-
gent regulation. in the future. OF
the issue Of stocks and bonds
When the Mann Elklns act was
passed in 1910 increasing tho
scope n the interstate commerce.
act and the powers % the Inter.
state Commerce Commission.
President Taft cndcavorcd 90 So
cure the enactment Of a law give
ing the Interstate Commerce Com
mission the power 10 pass upon
proposed issues Of capital By the
companies subject to its jurIsdic-
tion President Taft failed in this
EFFORT. not only because OF The op-
position % tho carriers. but also
because b. was realized that the
government should know the
value ~ The railroads and other
carriers before DO BEGAN t0 reRu-
late stock and bond issues IN
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-05-26

about $780, 900. 900. Thus. even with the
collection OF income and corporation
taxes and the imposition OF the war AK,
the Treasury Will be about $50. 100000
behind at the end OF the year. The war
tax will expire by limitation next jan
uary. Unless bonds are 20 be issued. IL
viii have TO be reenacted. Unless the
free sugar clause OF the present tariff
law IL suspended. smother S35. 900. 900
will he lost 90 the Treasury next year.
Evidently there will have TO be an en-
tirely new fiscal program. II Is doubt
fui whether the administration will per
init any revision OF the tariff 10 provide
more revenue. hut with additional eN-
penditures for army and navy. loss OF
revenue from sugar and the prospective
dehcit. some sort OF remedy must be
adopted.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-05-26

with reference 10 what shippers
and travellers a reasonably az
ford 20 pay. than with reference
10 the cost of the carriers OF per-
forming the service. and commits
siOns and courts have been dis
posed 10 recognize value OF ser
vice as one OF the possible rea-
sonable and equitable bases OF
railroad charges. Costs Of service.
when known. have Influenced
courts and commissions. although
they have seldom IN the case OF
railroad rates been the determin-
ing factor. Recently. the tendency
has been TO place more emphasis
upon cost factors In the regulation
of railroad charges When the
Interstate Commerce Commission
and the several state commissions
are fully informed as 10 the value
Of the property Of railroad and
other common carriers. there will
be q still stronger tendency to
regulate charges with reference
10 cost OF service.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-05-26
Our country. In her intercourse with foreign nations
may she always be in the right; but our country. right or
wrong" STEPHEN DECATUR.


In view Of the fact that at one Of the public meetings held o the South
ID In behalf of he Greater Wheeling or City Manager Charter. some OF the
speakers felt called upon TO cr1tcse the present city administration. paricu-
aHy III health department. II may be pertinent to produce a few facts in
simple justice to a capable and efficient official who is doing bis full duty.
Fst the health conditions In the City of Wheeling were eve better
fhn they are today In fact. the health records ave never shown a more
satisfactory death rate than since January l. 1914.
Here are the figures:
The total deaths in the City of Wheeling for IN rear 1910 were.....7sz
d yea 73l
For the year 1919. ZIG
for M year
OF the es7 deaths In the City OF wheeling during 1914. 100 we're nonresL
dents brought here for treatmen in bur hospitals after disease a contracted
Deducung these iron the number OF deaths. the total death rate in Wheel
I'M during 1914 ws only los pr thousand, a death al that is Is To- as
possibly any other city in the United States. an certainly very much lower
Moreover. the year 1915 shows a distinct improvement ove the rear 1914
which In itself a al especially satisfactory year. From January LIST TO May
23d. 1914 the number Of deaths reported were 37.
From January LIST o May gard. 1915. the number of deaths reported was
275. a gain OF ~ i've the splendid showing of 1914. and IN indication that
1915 viii prove to have been the healthiest year that the citizens of Wheeling
have W enjoyed.
In 1912 the city had twelve cases of diphthera. In 1913. seventeen. and
in 1914. only ten.
There has been only n Ease of small pox in the City of Wheeling under
the present City Health omcers administration.
Infant mortality has been steadily reduced. indicating the splendid con-
over the milk supply.
Considerable attention has cen given to sanitary inspection, and sat
the south side. These splendid results have been obtained by quiet attention
TO business, and not by huuah and brass band methods.
The facts, however, are incontroveribIe, and show that health conditions
are being steadily improved in this city. that a high standard Is maintained.
and that efficient and satisfactory work is being done. Unjust criticism OF
a deserving public Official. indicates either ignorance or malice. or both. and
n great deal Of both have been evident in the manner in which the campaign
for the Greater Wheeling Charter has been carried on.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-05-26

dom. but it indicates the growing m
rest Of certain elements in the Demo,
cratic party. which bodies i'll for its
future autonomy. The Bunalo Times,
which has taken the lead in this mat,
ter OF higher tariff. is owned and edit.
ed by the present New York member
OF the Democratic National Commit.
tee. and who was a former chairman
OF that committed.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-05-26
The Puzzle OF the PnnhAudl...

II has been said OF the North pan
handle OF West Virginia that it's people
nave ever been puzzled a. 70 whether
they we're OhiOans or P-ennsylVanianS.
ana or the East panhandle that its peo-
.lie nave been lost between Virginia and
AlAFylhnd, having no certain anchorage.
The threhtened secession OF the horn
known as the North pam
handle recalls these stories. II at
tached 20 Pennsylvania. the p~anhandlers
would be in wet tsrsitory. II attached
To ohio. they would be iu wet Tertiary
huntington Herald-Dispatch.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-05-26

Business. labor and every other In.
terest was represented and consulted
IN drafting the Greater Wheeling char.
ter. The ohlceholders doped out their
sham az the eleventh hour IN the
MAYORS Office. with the original pur
ture 20 become law without = vote OF
the people.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-05-26
COMMENTED

] have a roof that doesn't leak.
have a suit Of clothes to wear. and
when rain falls or temposts Shrek. Z
bask iu my old rockinr chair . have
a stove that keeps me hot. I have n
CorktnE book tO read. ] have "a a0up.
bone lu the pof-whaf more than fhia
does mortal nocd9 The Eildcd rawds
Tor which men sikh are AN with disap.
pointmont fraurhf tho thousand
things that wealth will buy are useless
RimCracks when they're bought. Z
might so JauntinE on 90 Rome. or see
tCopyright. 1919. o. os
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-05-26

A Wheeling correspondent for u OF
town papers is again casting unearned
obloquy on West Virginia. his latest tele-
gram starting out with the statement.
West Virginia. long hailed as the sec
ond Reno. has lost its prestige as a d.
vorce State Having never held that
prestige. low could II lose #.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-05-26

thc storicd joints ~ Greece. but I am
happy here az nome. and travel would
lifiurb my peace Tho wealth 0f
klnfa can't make you clad. nor SILK
azure uor dladcmH. a calm. c-ontented
mind. my lad. is better than a ton Of
You won't End happiness I
While you 20 searching FAR and near
behind your door 20 mcekly stands
] have q kettle fun OF soup. I have
some grape juice in the flask there ii
p rooster in the coOp-whaf better
could a mortal ask
rye Matthew Adamsl.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-05-26

The Democrats are anxious for an ex-
ira session OF Congress to devise some
way Of covering up hat ever increasing
deficit in the revenues before IL becomes
unmanageable. In any event II Is the
people who will have to pay.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-05-26

Senator william Alden smith. OF
Michigan. Is the first TO formally an
nounce his candidacy for the Republican
nomination for President. Others are
advised 20 get out In the open before
the rush begins.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-05-26
A shame To Have stopped Them

The tour OF the political R~osenbloom-
~ was headed Off In the vicinity Of
Hinton, Summers County. last week.
with a frost nj Governor Hatfield's
they could not have gone further along
IN the effort To show Just the KIND OF
company they look best in-Mountain
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-05-26
THE SPIRIT OF
THE A r E
Georges Occupation Gone

II T. 10 be presumed that George Nc
lntosh viii lose his publicity Job imme-
dlately AFTER the extra session ad1ouTus
revenue measures will have been
passed Then and George will not be need
ca 10 show the people OF West Virgins
now the state stands financially
Preston News.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-05-26
NO KAtfisld Maohin..

There g. no Hatfield machine In
West Virginia. The governor somettmsI
goes along with the reputed leaders OF
local machines when they are going his
way. ana he also falls out. not infro-
uuently, with machine politicians when
they represent the predatory interests
rather than the public interests-Mor-
gantown F-ost-Chronicle.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-05-26

Now hat the financial evotutIons pre-
urinary to the actual construction OF
the Charleston. Parkersburg a North
eru rallWaN arc actually under wav.
Farkorsburg takes one more step to-
ward the realization OF It's visions
farkersburg News.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-05-26

One thinE has been definitely deter
mined with regard TO the s~uffragette
propaganda. and that Is America will
not stand for militant Pankhurstism.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-05-26

passing the act OF March. 1873.
railroads. ii was clearly in the
mind OF Congress that the en-
actment of a law for the reRu-
lation of capitalization would
logically follow at the proper
time.
Another purpose that will be
served by determining the value
OF the property OF the carriers
subject 10 the interstate conn
merce act. and one that is not so
definitely realized. is that the In
terstate Commerce Commission
viii be able more intelIigently TO
regulate the services performed
by the carriers subject 10 the
Commissions control. The inter
state Commerce Commission has
developed into an administrative
body with power not only over
rates but also over the services
and practices Of Interstate car
riers. Service regulation becomes
o comprehensive year by year.
ana without doubt the detailed
knowledge which the Commission
viii have OF the properties Of all
the carriers. subject 10 It's juris-
diction. will be reflected in the
service regulations imposed upon
the carriers.
The act OF 1913 provides that
the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion in y~aluing interstate carriers
shall apportiOn among the several
states the value OF the property Of
Interstate carriers. The states
will. without doubt. use this in
formation in deciding rate aues-
uons. In passing upon capitaliza-
ton, and In deciding what service
requirements shall be imposed up
on intrastate carriers The Inter
state Commerce Commissions
valuation Of railroads and other
carriers may also influence the
assessment OF the property Of
such carriers for purposes OF
taxation by the states.
The valuation OF railroads prom
iscs To- change Fundamentally the
standard applied in regulating
charges. Up 10 the present time.
railroad rates have been based
only partially upon the cost o. the
service The railroad companies
usually initiate rates and fares.
and they dy their charges more
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-05-26

The heresy ~ Union Theological Semi
nary is now being handled by the Pres
byterian General Asscmly withou:
gloves.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-05-26

II has taken four years 20 enforce
the three months imprisonment sem
tence passed on men composing the New
York Poultry trust.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-05-26

The Pan-American Conference should
FIRST try 10 compose peace in Mexico be-
fore IL tries its Establishments on Eu-
rope.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-05-26

Really there is no necessity % adding
TO our troubles by calling an extra ses-
slon Of Congress.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-05-26

Iuef now che bosom ~ tre ohio I.
covered WifH black diamonds
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-05-26

The navy ~ peace. the ooai fleet oi
Che ohio valley
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-05-26

somehow or other Senator Goodv.
toon'z.s explanation explains only too
clearly.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-05-26

The privileged interests 81 West vir-
ginia are rapidly progressing toward
their day Of wrath"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-05-26

Sine die. and also rrquirecat r pace.
gentlemen OF the l-erirlatIra. ir you
can.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-05-26

Tho Gun may have aa many spots me-
30 pIcusca Just POI DO continue tl shine.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-05-26

'0d 0TaIrn'o waI-b IN raI.1s-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-05-26

Terms Per Tear. ~ Man In Adsanes
1et.y q Days Ter wsskJ. I yeAr.-ssi0
~ 81 19ntns ------.-...-. use
Daily. Three Days Per Wssk...... acc
Natly. Two Day. Per Wsek..... 400
Seiy. One Month. -..--........ 80
Msshly. One Year. IN Ad~ssnes.... 40
weekly. siz Months ........... 20
tfHE INTELLI0ESCER embracing
W sevsra4 editions. - entered In the
gostonioe at wheeling w. Va. Is see
end-eiass nAftsr.l
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-05-26
The VALUATION OF THE RAILROADS
Why the Interstate Commerce Commission is Planning A
Fifty Million Dollar Expenditure.
BY EMORY r.. JOHNSON Ph.D. SGD.

PROFESSOR OF transportation and Commerce, University of PennsvL
Vania' and Member of Public Service Commission of PennsvIyania
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1915-04-10
HERE'S PROOF
A NEW IBERIA CITIZEN TELLS
OF HIS EXPERIENCE.

You have a right to doubt state
ments of people living fan away
can you doubt New Iberia endorse
ment?
Read it:
Jacob +. Martin, 119 Frere vt,
New Iberia, says. couldn't
straighten up on Account OF sharp
pains that caught me in the small
OF my back aDd didn't rest well
at night. I soften got up in the
morning tired and languid. cou'd-
MT get relief no matter What l. diss.
I finally got nosw's Kidney pills
at Taylorg Drug Store and after
taking a few doses, the pain in my
back began to ease up and could
rest much better at night. After
finishing ole box, | Was all right
ble."
Price soc, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask foI q kidney remedy
get Doan's Kidney Pills-the same
that Mr.. Martin had. Foster.
Milburn Co.. Props, Buffalo -
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1915-04-10

Hon. Walter j. Burke, promi
nently mentioned as candidate for
governor of this state, declined,
though urged to do 80 by his
friends, to become an aspirant for
the Office. Mr.. Burke assigns as
his reason, that he cannot separ.
ate himself from his professional
business. 1t is q source Of regret
to his many frlends and supports
that he will not enter the race, as
he is eminently fitted in every re.
spect to gil the position of Gov
ernor OF this, or any other state
in the union.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1915-04-10

hell of flowers, from which ran gar
lands of tull and white blossoms where
did they run? everywhere. The spa.
cious beautiful dining room lent itseii
to the occasion most joy ously. Guests
were welcomed and refreshment s
served by lovely girls, ever! body
seemed personally interested in max
ing everybody else rs happy as they
were themselves. Out from under
palm branches and garlands OF blos-
SONS, came strains of merry music
II told us THAT it WAS a long way to
Tipparary" we were sorry, but we
could not help it, The catchy music
caught the feet of the young folks,
and some who were not so young as
they used to be. bat the mirth and
music in the air had very rejnvinat-
ing effect. The young bride and hen
attendants were all graduates OF MI.
Carmel Convent school In the same
class a very short while ago. They
also belonged to n social club organic
ed when as little children they first
began TO sew, called "a Thimble club =
Another former member OF the club
came from Shreveport to attend the
wedding, Miss Maude Compton. Miss
Lillian Patout came home from school
and Mr.. and Mrs. Green came from
Jeanerette. Mrs. Arthur Miller came
from Texarkana, Texas, Mrs. 1. ..
Darby, Sour Lake, Texas, Robert Bon
villain, Many, La, Mrs. X. N. Coco,
Lafayette. La.
Mr.. and Mrs Patout left on the :
O'Clock train for New Orleans for 2
few days' visit among their friends in
the Crescent City. They will return
to the Hotel Frederic. NJ. l.. r.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1915-04-10
NOTICE.

On Tuesday, April the 18th. at 10
O'Clock A. nj. the Ladies of the Presby-
terrain Ladies' Aid Society will open a
"Tea Room for this one day only, IN
the building formerly occupied by the
Citizens Bank, on the corner OF Main
and Iberia streets.
Lemonade; Tea and Coffee; Cakes
and Sandwiches OF all kinds will be
served.
These ladies are noted for the fine
lunches they serve, and all are invited
to give them a call.
Remember the date-Tuesday. April
The 18th at the Citizens Bank building.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1915-04-10

Recently Mr.. r. J. Lacour, 2
deserving young man. converted
bis place into q dairy farm, and is
now ser wing fresh milk daily to bic
etomers. His dairy Is located
in the suburbs north Of this city.
he started the business with .
limited number Of milch cows IN
HE possession, gradually increas'
Ing his herd ~ the necessity de-
handed IL. Presently he IL doing
better than he did 81 frst, which
stands to reason. Later he OK
poets TO enlarge his business TO
euch an extent % to enable him
to furnish milk not only to his
regular customers, bat also to
these Who may need some occa.
sionally, thereby increasing bis
trade accordingly.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1915-04-10
MODEL ROAD
FOR ST. NARY.

A special election was held I'D
st. Mary parish on April 1st for
the purpose of authorizing the
Police Jury to issue bonds to the
amount of $500, 900 for the build.
ing OF q model road through the
Parish. The election was I'D ia
vor of the bond issue by q large
msiority. Work TO begin as soon
"A the bond issue is tloated. 1t Is
proposed to build the road from
the lower line to the iberia line.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1915-04-10

Grand Depty Sachem J. b
Hull perfected the organization
Of the Improved Order of Red
Men in Abbeville, La, last week
with something like %. charter
members. Officers were elected
for tho new tribe which bears the
name as Nyatta 10 Mr.. John
T. Brooks was selected as dele.
gate to the convention to be held
in this city on April II IL ID.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1915-04-10

Ragged wounds are painful and
cause much annoyance. II not kept
clean they tester and become run
ming sores. BALLARD'S SNOW
LINIMENT is an antiseptic healing
remedy for such gases. Apply 1t
al night before going to bed and
cover with a cotton cloth bandage.
1t heals in a few days. Price 25c,
soc and 81 90 per bottle.
Sold By ESTOHGE DRUG CO.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1915-04-10

The iberia Building Assn board
Of directors met on Wednesday
evening with every director In at
tendance, Mr.. Willard being PREF.
emit for the first time since the be.
ginning of his long illness. Three
applications for loaDs were read
aud acted upon and a considera.
BILE amount of other work Was dis
posed Of by the board during the
session.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1915-04-10

Miss Roberta Burke, one OF
this weeks brides, has been much
entertained by her friends with
linen showers and receptions.
Among the charming ones was
that given by the Misses Gilbert,
Miss Hernandez and the one Civ
en- on Thursday evening by Miss
Bessie Galliand was especially
lovely. Miss Burkes marriage to
Mr.. Francis VOORHEES, will occnr
at high noon to day. Saturday.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1915-04-10

1t has been quite six weeks
since this section was visited by q
good rain. The dry weather was
welcomed by the farmers for the
first few weeks, but now many are
declaring their need of rain.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1915-04-10
Published by AMERICAN MELODY Co. New York.

In the District Court here on
Monday judgment was rendered
in favor of the Godcheauxs and
against the estate Of +. A. Pharr,
involving the cancellation of Ger.
tam mortgage records made In the
Parish of st. Martins.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1915-04-10

On Sunday, at st. Peters Cath
Ollie Church Miss Laurence Norres
was married to Mr. Robert A..
Babb. The young couple left aft
er the ceremony for Jeanerette,
La, where they will make their
home.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1915-04-10

Misses Annie and Alma Erath
returned on Friday afternoon
from Lake Charles where they
spent very pleasant week with
their sister, Mrs. LaGraDge.