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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-19
THE BLAINE VIEW


II was the timely action OF the 'oyaI
people OF Western Virginia IN 1851
that helped save the Union. When
this decision was made General Lee
at once threw a large force OF Ccnfed-
crates into Northwestern Virginia. IN
the hope of reclaiming this lost terri
tory and thereby getting control Of
the Ohio river border. Il was the
uprising OF the mountaineers that
beat back the invading force an 4 gave
singular advantage to the Union ar
mics. This service 10 the natiJn. Il
has been argued many times. the ma
fional government ought TO recognize
by the payment OF West Vlrginia's
share OF the old Virginia State debt.
IL IL reasonable; Il is just This was
the view Of that eminent Republican
James @. Blaine. and which former
Governor A. Il. White alluded TO in
his statement published in yesterdays
Intelligencer. in which he said: AS
editor of the State Journal. many
years ago. and as Governor. / was the
first to publicly call the attention OF
our citizens to the views. as 10 West
Virginia and the so-called Virginia
debt. OF that great statesman. James
G. Blaine. as published in his great
historical work. The justice and wis
dom OF this position have been appar-
e9t as the years have passed. and
West Virginia today can quote the
words OF that illustrious man in her
behalf. with the satisfaction that the
business of his views cannot be sue
cessfully attacked. l have believed
fully in his utterances on this subject.
ever since he made them. and today
am more firmly OF the opinion than
ever that his recommendations are
the right. the honorable and the just
course OF the national government to
take towards West Virginia"
It certainly would be handsome
way for the nation to acquit itself Of
its acknowledged obligations TO West
Virginia for services rendered in the
darkest hour of its history. And The
lntelligencer cannot help believe with
Governor White that Republican ma
tional administration would see that
justice is done US in this matter. The
judgment of the Supreme Court is pc
culiarly grinding from the fact that
by II we are called on TO contribute
TO the payment Of debt for which we
received no benefits whatever. II
there Is any possible way for post.
poning a settlement II should be re-
sorted TO. and The Intelligencer be-
lieves II will. so that we may have
time to counsel among ourselves as to
the manner in which this onerous
burden shall be lifted As II stands
today. the situation is very much Ike
that described by prominent attor-
ney of this city. that puts West vir-
ginia in the position Of being fined for
being loyal. at a time when loyalty
counted heaviest.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-19

We have largely ourselves TO blame
Tor this big interest charge. for ever
since The close OF the Civil war. boz.
stead ~ making an honest effort TO
come 10 settlement With the old
state. our legislature. whether con.
troiled hr one party or the other. has
bcen content at each recurring ses.
sion 90 pass pcrfunctory utterly
futile resolution declaring In eneci
that West Virginia owed nothing and
would DO nothing - Croenbrier Inde.
pendent
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-19

In july 1913. there was Imported into
the United states about 5000 bushels ~
corn. fn October che Democratic tariff
laws pIt corn ou che free uat Dol July
1878. The IWrorfnfiuur 10 corn amounted
Co trfff1t bushels NJ every mauarer
~ h0y's corn siIh viu give hIr pupils
the Source quoted shove. it Ia N safe pro-
dfction that errn ne lads arrive st vot.
INK aea they rlU 10 something In ~.
dIti0u 60 Fefd selection to make corn
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-19

10 BE- but fair 20 the attorneys who
have had the Virginia debt case in
charge since the commission was re-
ORGANIZED. TO state that had they had
the case from the start West virginia
might have gotten out Of 30 better.
When they were engaged the case
looked hopeless The original coun-
sci had bungled o.. and &C. had prac-
ucally gone by default As 10 was. a
considerable saving from the original
judgment was effected Otherwise.
We would have been mulctcd for sci.
O00.uO0.- Parkcrsburg Sentinel
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-19

This proposal De- peculiarly Re.
publican one. 70 was advocated FIRST
by James O. Blaine. the "plumed
knight Of Republication. u was
first advocated On West Virginia by a
Republican pubHciFt. who later was
placed by his party IN the Governors
chair. n o. true that the plan later
was taken up and urFcd by n Demo.
cratic ConErcFsman from this district.
Who Dr. 90 be- credited for his pcrspicul
fr. There Oh every reason 60 think
that Republican Congress Tor sec
uOnal reasons would be- more likely
20 think o. just than would n Demo
cratic one. Therefore Republican
Senator should be- elected from West
virginia ncxt year. and Republicans
should be senf from sil the Congress
Fional districts parkersburg News
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-19

What We may yet do 10 avoid pay.
mcnt Of this tremendous sum. We can.
not say. but no part OF 60 should De
paid until the last resort has been ot.
hausted. We should have a legal re-
rcipt FOR the money when 30 d. paid.
10 paid 90 an because 30 We can be-
forced 20 pay such an unjust sum once.
We might bo forced Co pay 70 twice
Spencer Times. Record
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-19
IMPORTS AND REVENUE

To measure the full extent Of the
war on international commerce would
require statistics much more ample
than those nov available. gut some
idea can be formed Of the dislocation
which the conflict has introduced into
the worldwide exchange OF commodi.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-19

So we are not exactly ruined fnan-
cially as a going concern. even II our
lawyers and statesmen can IND no
lo0phoie Of escape from paying what
seems 20 Us 70 be an eXtortiouate in.
terest charge. We are heavily hit but
not fatally hurt by this unexpectedly
Shylockian finding Of the supreme
MorEantown Post. Chronicle.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-19
Our Greatest Hone

Our greatest hope seems to lie In
an effort 20 induce the national gov
eminent 10 assume this debt. as 70 was
largely a war measure and OBLIGATION.
Whether or not the national govern
ment will relieve us Of this staggering
burden b. another matter. - Tyler
County News
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-19
MIaht Be the Case.

Having won its case in the courts.
the specializing syndicate that hopes
to get rich off Of West Virginia by the
medium Of those debt certificates Is
now engineering a propaganda TO in
fluence public opinion. and news
papers are publishing inspired articler
that bear the ear-marks of certain
much-interestcd parties. Can Il be
that they fear collection Of the alleged
debt is not feasible? -Shepherdstown
Register.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-19

The supreme court Of the United
States has held West Virginia 10 be
indebted to Virginia In the sum Of S12..
5000 so We are not a rcpudationist
nor The son OF a rcpudiator. but wen
never vote tO pay farthing Of this
stupendous theft -- Pleasant County
Leader
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-19
STATE PRESS ON
VIRGINIA DEBT
Willing 70 Go the Limit.

West Virginia has been stung good
and hard by the supreme court. TO the
great emolument OF a voracious gang
OF spectators. We don't know just
how far our state may 20 in the way
OF resisting the decree. but We are in
favor Of going the limit,-Shepherds-
town Register
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-19

There BE- only one way to escape tho
payment 81 the debt and that o. 90
refuse 90. claiming that Tho United
states supreme court has no vested
power 90 enforce tho collection o.
debt against sovereign state But
the court has said that In case OF tho
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-19

u Is safe TO say that West Virginia
will meet the problem In a satisfactory
manner. West Virginia has always
been able 20 solve her special prob
lens In the past. and IL Is not likely
that she will fail on the latest one.
-Fairmont West Nirginian.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-19

The application said to have been
made 10 the supreme court by Holmes
Conrad OF Virginia counsel praying
for the appointment OF a receiver for
the state of West Virginia. TO assess.
levy, collect and pay 20 Virginia the
amount fixed by the court in the debt
case. Is gratuitOus and undeserved
insult. and Il will be most bitterly re-
sented by West Nirginians Of all sorts
and cOnditions-CharlcstOn Post.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-19

The MorEantown Post-Chropicl. s,.-
sests that the privileged interests" be
allowed TO nay the Virginia debt judg-
ment. and let them go at that Great
iuea' and we see them scrambling TO do
IL. ~ ~
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-19

At any rate. DO d. hardly possible
that West Virginia. IN 1915 or In any
auccecding year. viii perform an act
in any way similar Co South Carolina
Nullihcatiou Act of Charleston
Mil
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-19
MELANCHOLY DAYS

The melancholy days have come.
lhe sadest Of The year. when you. de-
terminrd 90 b. glum. produce the
flowing tear. wncn you refuse TO see
the joys surrounding every gent. and
thus discourage other boys. and stir
up discomfort A crouch viii travel
Tar and long before itg work Ia done
and % viii queer the hopeful song and
spoil all kinds Of fun Men start
downtown with buoyant tread. ana
hinRs seem on The boom. then you
rome forth with bilsfercd head and
on them up With gloom. Thcred be-
(CopyrishL 1914 o. os
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-19

proceeding. that he would seek the
appointment OF receiver 10 take
over the State Of West Virginia and
administer It's affairs until the judg-
ment OF the court be met. was doubt
less not intended seriously
ton Advertiser.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-19

The profound Ignorance that some OF
'he out-of-state Papers display In their
comments on West Virginia affairs in
the virginia debt question II absolute
~ PitifuL
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-19

growing more profitable in this country
Ihere Will not only be fewer missing
nils In the corn but more missing car
goes Of corn imports.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-19

The unsouEht girl rummaEcs through
her hope chest and her thoughts lightly
turn 90 next June.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-19

II the German figures OF captured
Russians are correct We are at a loss TO
know who are left TO night for the Car.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-19

IL appears that the only change made
~ the American note to Germany was
the signature of Robert Lansing.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-19

no melancholy days. our lives wouid
al b. fair. II 81 we're not Tor sorehead
jays who always preach despair Wed
shake on every kind Of grief m
Jonah didn't come. the pessimist who
hoids brief FOR all things on the
Dunn So. n YOU really cannot rise
aDove the sob and wall. and see the
azure in The skies and hear the nfeht
lnsaie. let some dark cave b. your
aholes. let some dark cave be- your
now ana lct your comrades b. me
toad. The raven and tho owl
orre N.fth.. 49,.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-19

This o. the season when the college
widow begins 20 throw shy Fiances At
the home boys
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-19

The college diploma T. also a "scrap
or paper and amounts to nothing in
the business warfare.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-19

states refusal a way will be provided
10 enforce the decree.-Martinsb
World
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-19

NOW watch Pop" shriver's pets CAD
lure the New York teams trenches to-
morrow afternoon at League Park.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-19

statements on the Virginia debt qucs.
ton are running Bryan close second.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-19

tomorrow some will 20 out In auto
MOBILES and return In the dead wagon.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-19

These are the days We can appreciate
the silence OF John Lind.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-19

Tho suggestion OF Holmes Conrad.
of counsel for Virginia In the debt
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-19

Once Secretary Of State. now Score
tary Of Statements.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-19

The stogies evidently need some new
filters
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-19

Brysn's statements are merely syneo-
patcd lectures
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-19

Go TO church tomorrow. and 60 with
out urging
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-19

Well this grape juice jag can't last
forever.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-19

Our country In her intercourse foreign nations
may she always be In the right but country right or
wrong. STEPHEN DECATUR
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Terms Per Tear. ~ Mai IN Advances
Daily a. Days Per wsekl. a year $40
lsliy. I'll ASntns. .....-..-....- 1eo
Daily. Three Days Per We<k.. :. ace
Daily. Two Days Per week.. 1So
ostiy. One hontn. rs
Weskly. Ons Year. IN Advancs.. i.oo
wsckiy. STA Months. 90
tlhE INTELLIGEScEA embracing
fts several editions. 10 entered In the
postonies st Whesnng. W. Va a. SEQ
ond-clAss mAftsr.l
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-19

IL appears that the only change made
IN the American note to Germany was
the signature Of Robert Lansing.
Now watch Pop" shriver's pets can
lure the New York teams trenches to-
morrow afternoon at League Park.
The college diploma T. also A "scrap
OF paper and amounts to nothing in
the business warfare.
Tomorrow some will 20 out I'm auto
mobiles and return In the dead wagon.
statements on the Virginia debt qucs-
ton are running Bryan a close second.
These are the days We can appreciate
the silence Of John Lind.
Once Secretary OF state. now Score
tary Of Statements
Hrysn's statements are merely synco-
patcd lectures.
GO to church tomorrow. and 60 with
out urging.
filters
We'll this grape juice jag can't last
forever.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-19

Pubiish>d Daily. Eroert Sunday. ~ The
Intsiifxenesr Publishinx Company.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-05-19
PLYMOUTH ROCK.

MAY "a, 1915.
Planting corn is the order of the
day.
Mr. Ole Monsen done some car
renter work for Gene McCabe last
week.
VIM. Hayes delivered a load of
hogs to Cresco Saturday.
Dollie Ames visited with her
Parents near DEBORAH over Sunday.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Ma
lex Sunday May 18th, girl. Con-
gratulations.
Luella Askelsen visited with her
cousin Estella Monsen one evening
last week.
| Miss Agnes Henderson went tc
Adams last Monday, where she is
going to teach Norwegian school.
Oliver Monsen visited with his
grandparents over Sunday.
Miss Martin and Joe johnson
Julia and Josie johnson and Hilda
Klavang and Conrad Cruger took
Sunday dinner at the John Hender-
son home.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Ames and family
and Alfred Mali from near DEBORAH
took dinner at the Albert Monsen
home Sunday.
Estella Monsen was on the sick
list the latter part of the week.
Mrs. A. G.. Monsen and Dollie
Ames were callers at the VIM. Hayes
home. Thursday evening.
Mrs. Mullaney and Gertrude Null
laney visited at the Emmett Knox
home one day last week.
Gene McCabe and Roy Demple-
wolf took grists to Kendallville We'd
nesday morning.
Mrs. John Pierce entertained the
X. L. A. Thursday afternoon.
Messrs. George Hayes and Paul
Whalen passed thru our burg Sun
day afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Hayes and chill
dren visited at Terry McCabe's Sun
day afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gene McCabe and
children visited with Mrs. McCabe's
Parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Mark Pierce
Sunday afternoon.
Frank Malek and family enter
tanned company Sunday.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-05-19
CALMAR.

Nav "a, 1915.
Miss Clara Johnson returned to
Minneapolis Sunday.
DR.. Conover and wife were Decor
an visitors Thursday.
The J. d. Becker and ]. L. San
der's families autoed to DEBORAH
Sunday.
N. H. Nelson and daughter Hattie
Of Charles City were visitors here
Sunday.
Miss Edith Jacobson and Mrs. NJ.
lGilmartin returned from Iowa City
Thursday.
Mrs. Fred Campbell is visiting
her sister in Owatonna.
Mrs. A. j. Holiness was a DEBORAH
visitor Saturday.
Mrs. T. w. Hazelton returned
from Faribault after a short visit
with relatives.
Mrs. M. Gilmartin was at Austin
Saturday.
A baby girl was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Joe Brookner Friday, May 21st
Congratulations.
Mrs. o. P. Ode and daughter Olga
Lena Sandager and Andrew Knut-
son leave tomorrow for California,
where they all intend making a sew
eral weeks stay.
Miss Libbie HITLER of DEBORAH Wis.
tied at the Meyer home Saturday.
A double wedding took place al
the home of Chas. Johnson and wife
last Wednesday afternoon at five o.
clock, when their daughter Emma
was united in marriage to Mr.. Paul
Anderson of Minneapolis, and Allie
to Gustav Johnson of Lane, S. ID.
Rev. Koren officiating. They were
attended by Misses Clara Johnson OF
Minneapolis and Laura Dahl and
Messrs. Orel Johnson of Mason City
and Harry Gustafson. The ceremony
being witnessed only by relatives
and near neighbors, after which a
two course dinner was served. The
couples left for the east on the eve-
ming train, where they will spend
their honeymoon before going to
their future homes. The former to
Minneapolis, Mimi, and the latter
to Lane, S. ID. =.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-05-19
CLAY HILL.

May "a, 1915.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Limbeck and
daughter Georgia autoed from Os-
sian and spent couple OF days a,
the Dinger home last week.
Mrs. Ben Stortz visited with her
mother, Mrs. Griebel one day last
week.
Ole Kraby Of DEBORAH spent We'd
nesday night with his brother John
and family.
MIR. VIM. Linzenmeyer Of Prairie
du Chen visited with his parents
here Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Stortz and
daughter Madeline of Franklin Prai-
RE were callers at ]. j. Seegmiller's
Sunday eve.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Geotleman,
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Stortz of Frank
lin Prairie, Mrs. M. Griebel and
sons were entertained at the Sam
Geotleman home Sunday.
Chas. Mollart and his man from
DEBORAH done some work for John
Seegmiller Monday.
Andrew Myrah of Canoe was a
business caller here Monday.
Mrs. j. Linzenmeyer visited with
her son Frank and family in Decor
all Monday.
This neighborhood was well repre-
sented at the Carnival in DEBORAH
Saturday.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-05-19

John Leer was over from Wan.
kon sunday afternoon.
The Cameha Concert Company
have bills out announcing they will
show in town week, beginning
Thursday evening May 9th.
Fred and Henry Duvil and Otto
Koering and families of Ludlow at
tended church here Sunday morning
and spent the afternoon at Fred
Keepers.
Cecil Livingood of Bethel visited
his brother Earl and family Sunday.
Mrs. German Merrill is very seri-
ously i'll with cancer of the stomach.
Mrs. Fred Smeiderskamp anal
baby were Ludlow callers Mon :ay
morning.
Will Schutta made a business tiip
to Postville Monday.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-05-19
CASTALIA.
May "a, 1915

May "A, 1915.
Mrs. A. c. Tatro and daughter
Blanch were Postville callers on
Saturday.
Mrs. Dell Harvey and daughter
were shopping III Ossian on Satur-
day
The first division of the L. A. s.
OF the U. B. church, will give a sup
per, June 3rd, at the home of Mrs.
&c. C. Thornton. Prices 10 and Csc.
ALI are cordially invited to attend.
Miss Irene Hunter of Bruce, Wis,
came Wednesday for a visit at the
Ward Bachelor home and also with
other relatives here.
Mrs. Otto Harvey was an Ossian
visitor on Sunday.
Harold Bernhart and Chas. Neu-
enswander of Elgin came up to at
tend the class play on Friday night.
Mrs. Hursh and daughter Mae and
Eva and son John, were shopping in
Ossian on Saturday.
Miss Mary Uhley came over from
DEBORAH on Friday for visit with
her parents.
Mrs. John Franger of Racine,
Wis. and Mrs. Bollman and children
of Dakota are here visiting at the
| Spain home.
Miss Susie Fordyce was shopping
in Postville on Saturday.
Miss Blanch Smith of Marble
Rock came Thursday for a visit at
the A. c. Tatro home.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. E. Allen,
son on May II, 1915.
Mr.. and Mrs. &. F. Kneeskern and
.Ir. and Mrs. Ed Wirsching were
DEBORAH visitors the fore part of the
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. Kane were in
! Prairie du Chen to attend a recital
given by their daughter Frances, at
st. Mays college. They returned
on Monday.
Mrs. VIM. Zimmerman was Post
| Vile visitor on Monday.
Miss Helen Shellhammer accom-
panied by a friend from Monona at
tended the class play in Castalia or
Friday.
Miss Regina lever of Ossian spent
Sunday and Monday with Miss
Eileen Malloy.
The H. S. Alumni held bust
ness meeting at the home of Mrs. E.
j. Wirsching on Monday.
The class play given by the Seniors
of the Castalia high school was well
attended. The receipts being $50.