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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-09-28
AN INEFFECTIVE PLEA.

In this issue OF The Inteliigencer
appears a communication from Mr.
Martin Brown. OF Marshall county. dis.
GUESSING the claims OF the coal indus.
.try as set forth by their press agent.
that nine typical coal counties pay
nearly one-third OF the taxes." an ar.
eument in defense OF the operators
which has been exploited in a number
az the newspapers OF the State. The
intent Of the publicity agent OF the
coal operators is to show that the
coal industry has been greatly wronged
by statements that IL il not bearing
It's Just share Of the tax burden. but
Mr. Brown shows that II has not
proved its case. There is a notable
discrepancy between the figures OF the
Tax Commissioners report and those
quoted In the defensive statement.
He proves by ineontestible official ng.
ures that instead of paying "one.
third OF the taxes" paid on all the
property within the State. the coal
industry within the nine typical coal
counties cited pays less than one
eighth.
No one has ever questioned that ;he
coal industry has been a great factor
in the development OF the State, but
so have the manufacturers OF the
State. but the coal companies have
enjoyed special privileges and bene
fts for which they have made no rec
cmpense to the State Mr. Brown
points out many inconsistencies in the
coal companies brief which impair its
competency as q plea in abatement
The comparison between the coal ia
dustry and the manufacturing indus
try Of the State is not a happy enc
for the coal operators. Coal mining
IL exhausting the resources OF the
State and decreasing taxable values
each year. while the manufacturins
industry is constructive and adting
to taxable values every year.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-09-28
SEEING Is BELIEVING

II is not surprising that a represent
alive OF the truth journeyed from Min
nesota TO Charleston to see for him.
self the exact situation West Virginia
was in since the abolition OF the IT,
quOr trafnc. During a contest in the
far northwestern States between the
liquor and anti-liquor elements. the
liquor interests took u upon them
selves 10 advertise through every me
dium at their disposal that West vir-
ginia had become bankrupt as a re.
suit OF prohibition. This. OF course.
IL not a new story. just the same old
libel that was tried over IN Ohio. Not
many persons would take the trouble
to make a personal investigation OF
such a report. but Mr. Martlnson. OF
Minneapolis. has done so. and. OF
course. goes home satisfied Of the We
nality Of those responsible for giving
such reports circulation
These untruthful statements con-
corning the bankruptcy o. the State
have not originated with responsible
citizens Of West Virginia formerly en-.
eaged In the liquor tranc but have
been manufactured by liquor agen.
cies outside Of the State. wherever a
contest against the business has been
Usged After q full investigation OF
conditions In West Virginia. Mr.. Mar
unsons conclusions we're For a
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-09-28
UNCLE WALT: Ripping Rhymes.
AUTUMN REFLECTIONS

The farmer hauls his wheat 10 Town
and puts the plumber In The bank the
grass ls turning aere and brown. the
sunnowers shnsei. rank by rams By
day there is a eoiden haze. by nIant
the heavens GLOW With stars. snd
agents chase mo all my days. resolved
10 cell me motor cars. The maple
ieavea BEGIN 90 fell. they've he'd their
little passing DAY. and on The Crum
bling garden vail The vines are show
Ing dun and Fray ] Am inspired 10
sffor new. feel thar ! could write a
poms. but auto men obstruct the view.
hey form a rnR around my home
fcoByuEht. 1915. ~ a
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-09-28

the other hand. We believe "a Is time for
tnose connected with the business to
abandon the idea. long cherished. thai
they and their business are paramount
70 everybody and everything else will
IN the state and that everything SHOULD
be subordinated to their wishes and well
rare. The coal Industry Is one OF the
larEe taxpayers of the state. IL ought
70 De large Taxpayer. for IL Is depict
ing one OF the states richest natural
resources. and its operations are Weld
ing enormous revenues paid TO absentee
Landlords who are exrloiters OF the state
and contribute little OF nothing TO our
civic hfe. II has never yet been made
70 bear its fair proportion OF the total
burden OF taxation. as compared with
the burdens borne by the agricultural
manufacturing and other Industries
Tho Mcintosh article is an attempt "a
credit IL with more than IL deserves. o.
an effort TO dodge the issues raised bs
the conspirators against the states rev.
enues and the state institutions, the al
lies whose plots were frustrated by the
administration forces i'm the last specia
session Of the legislature.
MARTIN BROWN,
MOundsNille w Va
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-09-28

The birds are chipping In tho trees.
~ though grsaf proleCta we're in
hand, they'll shortly leave such
scenes a. these. and nv fo some Far
souihern land Buf auto Faieamen
ere o har. they hans around the whole
oay long. each boosting bic unrvaied
car. and keep ny mind from Ar and
sons. The sind t0 northern quarters
shliif and WaIls or night with de
mon mirth snd soon the auow. IN
mifhiy drIffa. win DO upon The frozen
earth Then to my vindou thev wa
come. inr auto aEenfs undismaved
WITH ffoated fars and fingers numb
end bone me 700 they got my trade
'orrs matths~ adamsy
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-09-28

papers hoping to gain the confidence
OF subscribers in this State. and also
invites the investigation OF the news
papers that have offended into the
character Of their correspondents.
some OF whom do not seem to have
even plausible inventive powers.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-09-28

Who has left for Greece where he will
join the army Of his country.
already on his way TO New YORK
where he will ship for the Greekland
with an possible speed
Mr. Macaratzie came TO this coun.
Try three years ago 20 visit his
brother. George Macaratzis. proprie-
tor OF he Palace Restaurant on Mar.
ket street The young man could NOT
resist the excitement % the last few
days wnen DO was learned that Greece
was to enter the war
Othnr Greeks in Whoslinr arc also
excited. and many are making hurried
preparations to 20 20 war 20 Is prob
able that several hundred will leave
the wheeling district Iu the next few
weeks. especially 10 their country BE-.
comes dangerously involved
Whcriing D. we'll supplied with re-
terVisis in The Greek army These
men have received official notice 90
return homo. They are given three
months in which 90 do 90 or forfeit
Che ughts OF their country
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-09-28
HOW sac KNEW

.NN uH... STAR
Clergyman Or is bad to lose hra
band. madam. but am sure that az
Do was such "a good man ho is happy
uhrra hr Ia
Widow on. t1t o know he isn't
happy
Clergyman WhFr
Widow because he said he could
n'.'r Dol happy without me
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-09-28

bankrupt State. you are a wonder.
hope for the welfare Of the nation
there are many more such bankrupt
States II is to be hoped this mes
sage will be spread broadcast through
out the country where West Virginia
has suffered so undeservedly from
Misrepresentation and calumny.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-09-28
WAS uHiNspecrro

rHII.I.frf'H Iafrrr
hlInks says that uhen he was
Young he wee thc architect of hls
own fortune
Didn't they hatc any buldInr In.
rprct0rs Dol those daysg"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-09-28

Mrs Notues brides fs-sci. g.. be.
inr very candid"
Yes replied Miss Cayenne. aahe
can always Do depended on To- speak
The truth. Do DO VIII hurt somebody
feelings
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-09-28
GREEKS RETURN
HUNDREDS HURRIEDLY PREPARE
TO ANSWER CALL FOR
REsERvIsTs.
some Are Already on Way and
Otners VIII Leave Wheeling
soon-ESeItsd over situa,Ion

First Of all the Greeks in Wheeling
to answer the call of the mother
country. nov in the preparations OF
war Is ESangelos Macaratzis. He is
EyANcEIos MAcARTtz
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-09-28
rHE lwpERVoUs MutG.

Philadelphia Bulletin
Hampton that cigar you're smok.
lnE is strong enough to Nh mule.
Rhodes Gwan' I've been smoking
these Tor years
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-09-28

tn. rsnsms canal hss tbs Ssv york
subway habit
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-09-28

Several large pay days coming close
together made a sensible Impression on
the business OF Wheeling merchants last
week.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-09-28

Washington newspaper CORES pondents
are going TO get n taste of preparedness
In the training camp at Fort Mayer.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-09-28

, Vice President Marshall asks what
does President Wilson stand for? Well.
Tor one thing ne stands for Josephus
Daniels.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-09-28

Hoboken inventor claims Henry
Ford has appropriated his ideas Of the
flying torpedo"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-09-28

Anyhow the country has something 20
be thankful for In the subsistence OF
Frank +. Walsh.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-09-28

The basebau ArmaFeddon prom Ises to
shunt The war interest FOR awhile.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-09-28

Evidently the government doesn't pro-
pose TO be Messenger Archibaids press
agent
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-09-28

The allies push back" Of the German
line g. important. n the advance b
maintained.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-09-28

Bryan Is going to show Jane Adams
what back number che r. In the art OF
Justification.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-09-28

Burning ballots was one OF the diver
sions OF some OF the Pittsburgh primary
election officials
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-09-28

The Turkish method Of converting Ar
menian Christians Is not approved In
evangelistic circles
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-09-28

Governor Wills stm has en- guessing
in ohio a. to his presidential aspira
lions.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-09-28

The Italian army appears 90 be- lost
in the shuttle OF more p0rtentious
events.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-09-28

W. v. U.-it succeeds 20 the activities
Of w. v. 10 and promises 70 Work ss
we'll
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-09-28

This may be the touch of squaw win
ter that preosdes lndian summer
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-09-28

With American toys and Alaskan rein
deer meat for Christmas the success OF
the Yuletide r. assured.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-09-28

Our country. In her intercourse with foreign nations
may she be in the right; but country right
wrong" STEPHEN DECATUR
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-12-09
Hard Work, Indeed,

A young woman who pounds the
typewriter all day figures that her
hands travel about five miles during
her working hours. "If girl writes
the word 'then,'" she says, figure
how much ground she covers. TAX
ing the four letters in order, her
hands travel altogether distance Of
no less than Az inches. Suppose
that the word comes at the end of
a line. She raises her hand to shift
her paper up notch and she has COW
cred inches raising her hand and
as much coming back to the space
bar. There are AZ inches of mo-
tion just over the circumstance of
writing a word Of four letters at the
end of line Studying the amount
of travel done by the hands in the
course of an extended article written
by the typewriter, it runs up into
large fractions of miles in the course
of the day. The forearms are kept
always at right angles to the upper
arm, and that throws a certain strain
on the biceps muscles. They and the
muscles of the forearms ought to be
strengthened greatly by course OF
typewriting, but this is the sort of eX-
ercise that is too near home, like
housework, sweeping and the like, to
be attractive"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-12-09
The Panama Snake.

The mass of creeping, writhing din
known as Culebra (Snake) Hill which
has made traffic an uncertainty ever
since the Panama canal has been open
is to be conquered finally and abso-
lutely. Maj. Gen. George W. Goethals
says so. Therefore Americans, hav-
ing had experience with his canal
making ability already complacently
accept the conquering as being as
good as accomplished already and
turn on to the other news.
1t takes considerable courage to ad-
nit partial defeat at the isthmus by
announcing that the canal will re-
main closed until the slide danger has
been eliminated. In reaching such a
decision General Goethals is wise.
however, for it would waste time and
money in the long run to try to do
the job piecemeal. He is the right
man to kill the Panama snake. Ev-
erybody hopes that he will take time
enough to make sure that it crawls
no Observation-Disclosures Ledger.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-12-09
HAD TO LEARN TO BE 1T"
Who Would Allow Child to
Impose Upon Others.

The children were playing in the
sunshine, and Judging by their shouts
and laughter they were having great
time. "Bushel O. wheat 'bushel O
rye-all not ready holler |! Here |
come!" sounded shrill and gay from
behind big old forest tree over In
the campus. There were so many
grand old trees to hid behind and
such an ideal place for the dear old
game that l longed to tear off my
white gloves, throw my hat at the hat
rack and take to my heels, leaving an
Freezes and sunshine and the voices
Of happy children sometimes affect
the mind and heels that way. you
know. But before I had time to dis
grace myself the young son Of my hos
tess burst in at the front door. He
remembered to snatch off his cap, in
Difference to his mothers caller, but
he could not keep back the tempestu-
Gus complaint which had sent him
flying to the arbiter of all childish af-
fairs.
Mother, make Grace be tt" he
pantea "She plays and plays, but
when she gets caught and it's her turn
she just won't be it."
almost held my breath waiting for
that mothers reply. So many mothers
always take the daughters part, say
ing: Now. let your sister play 1t her
way; don't tease your sister" etc. But
this mother is different, so she an
swered calmly: Tell Grace that she
will be it when her turn comes, or
she will come in the house" And the
boy, sure of his mothers fairness,
rushed back to deliver message
which must be needed. Maybe she
saw the question in my eyes. regard
ing her decision, as I volunteered
some excuse for the little girl who is
great favorite of mine, for she said
firmly: Grace is just as strong as the
boys she is playing with. She can
count quite as well, run as fast and
is just as shrewd in catching those
who are hiding, but she doesn't hap
pen to like that part Of the game She
must learn to be it when her turn
cOmes-or get out of the game This
mother is strong and sane and sensi-
BILE. When that daughter goes out in
to the world to make her own way she
will have the right idea of life. Many
of us have been making the mistake
of letting our daughters hold on to
the tender lily-white-handeds sheltered.
darling idea, even in this age, when
women are pushing their way to the
front in every line. This mothers
daughter will understand that If she
is as strong. mentally and physically,
as her brother, If she is going to claim
the same wage, demand the same
rights, she must work in the same
way, without any concessions to her
femininty, or extra consideration-in
fact she must take her place and fill
1t efficiently-or get out of the game
Indianapolis News.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-12-09

miles away, out of the reach of even
good roads. He had little but his out
fit and a few cherished belongings
There was his cornet, for he was
something of a musician; his artists
case, few favorite books.
1t was at Cross Cut Gully that he
found himself clear out of funds.
Good fortune, however, stepped in and
saved the day. A rugged, half-tipsy
miner discovered him Willing away
lonely hour near the edge of stream,
discoursing some old familiar tunes on
his cornet
"The very thing, boss!" he hailed
Arden heartily. See here" and he
drew out a buckskin bag. 1t was
filled with nuggets.
How much to give US some patri-
otic and dance music up at the
Guch?' was his next ready challenge.
I'll do it for a good meal" replied
Arden accommodatingly.
"But you WON'T" dissented his new
acquaintance. Here, and here and
there!" and Arden's eyes sparkled as
nearly three ounces of dust was
poured into his palm.
They meant new life for the penni-
less wanderer; they helped him on
his way, as far as Quartzville. Here
a frontier circus was in progress.
Mixing with the crowd, Arden was
robbed of what was left of his
stake"
His funds ran so low that he re-
painted a tavern sign for five dollars
One of the habitues of the place came
across him thus engaged. He was
rough card-playing rustler, and
was promptly seized with an idea.
Can you paint picters, too?" he in
quired
you mean portraits?" asked Ar
den.
That's it. want one done. When
you're through with that sign, come
inside and ask for Broncho jim
This Arden did He found his pros
pective client in duly hilarious state,
with wealth of poker chips at his
elbow. Broncho Jim passed him over
a mint slab, validated for half a hun
dred.
Double that when you get her
done," was the announcement.
"Her-whom?' asked Arden Won
deringly.
"Ziatina, down at the circus. She's
no use for me, but I've hit the fancy
that Id like her picter. Make it big,
and lots of color in it. Take me!'
Il think l do" assented Arden. and
set out on his queer mission
Ziatina was a popular name at the
little settlement just then. She was
a half-breed, graceful as gazelle,
with great black eyes and willowy
form. She was the star of the show,
and her appearance in sketch bring
ing in scouts, cowboys and the usual
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-12-09
HAVE MANY FINE QUALITIES
Italian Cattle, 1t Is Thought, Might
With Profit Be Imported Into the
United States.

The white cattle which predominant
in northern Italy are of the Piedmont
breed, and are particularly suitable as
work animals A yoke of these oxen
of large size weigh $500 to 4,4OO
pounds. The weight Of a fine white
COW of the Piedmont breed Is l,210 to
1,540 pounds. Steers attain about
1880 pounds. The Piedmont bull
reaches about 2,200 to 2,420 pounds
Another breed of white cattle is also
found in Italy, known as Roman. This
breed, however, is not, properly speak
ing, of northern Italian origin, but
comes from the neighborhood of
Rome, in central Italy. The oxen OF
this breed are also particularly adapt
ed as work animals, but are not so
good for slaughter, their meat being
not of such fine quality as that of the
Piedmont variety.
There is also breed Of pure white
cattle in Italy, known as Chian1na.
These cattle are of enormous size and
weight, less adapted to work, but are
for slaughter. There are oxen of the
Chianina breed weighing from $3.50
to $500 pounds each.
1t is the opinion of breeders and
dairymen in this district that none of
the above breeds of cattle have been
exported to North America. There are
many breeders in Italy of the several
classes of white cattle, but there are
none who raise them especially for
export.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-12-09
Flour Substitutes.

The United States bureau of chem
stry is now testing a number of So
called flour substitutes" These are
not intended to replace wheat flour,
but to be used in combination with it
in making bread. The substitutes thus
far examined include fiours made of
chestnuts, bananas, peanuts, soy beans,
peas, corn, barley, oats, rye, etc. AL
together about thirty substitutes have
been found to give satisfactory re-
suits when not more than 25 per cent
of the substitute is used with rs per
cent of wheat flour in bread-making.
Bread made of 12 parts of boiled po'
tato to nine of ordinary flour is said
to be satisfactory.-Scientific Ameri
can.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-12-09
FATHER TIME NEVER BLUFFED
Sooner or Later the Old Gentleman
Gets Even With Those Who
Practice Deception.

Once upon time there was lady
a secret. In order to get away with 1t
she instructed her son, in case anyone
asked how old he was, to knock on
about SO per cent.
She told people the boy was large
for his age and explained the gruff
tones of his voice by saying that his
tonsils needed attention.
One day the rector of the church
called, and while waiting in the draw.
ing room for the lady to put the finish
ing touches to her makeup he talked
with the boy, who was pretending to
read Little Lord Fauntleroy'' for the
seventeenth time. The boy volunteered
the information that tomorrow would
be his birthday.
"Ah,' said the rector, "and how old
will you be them"
",Ten years DID," replied the boy, as
per instructions.
Indeed" said the rector. II dare
say you haven't any idea what your
mother is going to give you for q
birthday gift
"Oh, yes, l have" was the unex-
pected answer. "She promised to give
me a safety razor
When the rector rushed into the hall
to see what had caused the loud crash
he had heard he found the boys moth
er lying on the floor in dead faint.
Moral: Old Father Time calls all
bluffs.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-12-09
NO. 49,.
VICE CHARGED TO MOSQUITO
Natives Of Tropics Can't Be Moral, Is
Argument Made by Some
Missionaries.

Those who complain OF mosquitoes
here ought to be thankful that condi
tions here are not the same as in Cen
tral America returned traveller
said. AS soon as a man sets foot
in the wids down there he is intro
duced to this Unsuitable pest. The
mosquito will cling to him in waking
and sleeping hours, testing all his pow
ers of endurance and leaving him so
thoroughly SCARED that many mis-
sionary acquires the appearance OF
one who has barely emerged from the
throes of some deadly and pernicious
disease"
In the annual report of the Ameri-
can Bible society, which is now be-
ing prepared for publication, many
Bible distributors testify to the suffer
ing caused by contact with mosquitoes
in the hot belt countries. The in
sect, not heathenism, is the mission
aries worst enemy. Even the natives
are engaged in constant battle with
the pests They prevent sleep, they
inject the food, they carry in their
trail microbes and germs Of destruc-
ton.
Many missionaries believe that the
mosquito is actually responsible for
the vicious and deceptive traits OF
character which prevail among the ma
tives. They can't possibly be happy
or moral under the continued assault
of such an enemy to physical comfort,
it is argued