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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-26

total population Of New YORK
City. and only las per cent Of the
population OF Manhattan Borough.
Chicago IL not much better on.
having only 20.4 per cent OF ma
tive whites OF native pArentage.
Moreover. this new stock IL
enormously prolific. whereas the
old colonial stock has become
aiarmingly tnfecund. Had the
twenty-seyen million Americans
who were here In 1850 maintained
the family traditions Of their par
ents and grandparents. their de-
scendents would have numbered
lef millions In the year 1910. with
out taking stock OF Immigrants.
whereas in point OF fact the total
population OF the United States
In 1910 was only % millions, even
though % million immigrants had
come In the meantime and proved
themselves far more prolihc that
the natives.
As 20 the latter point, Il ap-
pears according 20 the census
records OF 1870 that the total
white population in America in
creased in the decade 19O0-lylU
by 22.3 per cent. But only Il per
cent Of ihis vas natural increase
Of the native white population:
whereas the Increase OF the for
tign-born was 307 per cent. In
the state Of New York. the num-
Der OF Immigrants who make per
manent settlement each year eX-
ceeds the number OF babies born.
Obviously our race IL beng
transformed very rapidly indeed
more rapidly. I'm all probability,
than any race was ever trans
formed before. and II would be a
peculiarly resourceful disputant
who would bring forward con
vincinE evidence that the race Is
being bettered as well as changed.
n our racial development should
continue for the ensuing half cen
fury as II has in the past hall
century, the population OF the
United States in the year 1860
will number 276 millions. but $50
million OF these will be OF alien
heritage within three generations,
outnum bering the members OF the
colonial race almost ten to one
The question is often asked
How we can assimilate the vast
coteries OF immigrants OF many
races? The answer Is simply:
We do not and cannot assimilate
them. But II would appear Al
they are in fair way 10 assimi-
late US within a few generations.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-26

Special Dispatch % the Intelligence.
ELLENBORO. W Va. June 25-
The following dates have been selected
for holding fairs throughout West
Virginia and nearby points in other
states. Chenille. August Sc: Belle
Vernon, Pa August 80. Pennsbo
August 1913; Parkersburg. August IL
20; Oak Hill. August 1920. Fairmont.
August 2427. Athens. Ohio. August
2f27; Clarksburg. August 81 Septem-
Der 10, Buckhannon. September 40:
Wheeling. September 10. Elkins.
September 1f17; Dawson. Pa. Sep
TENDER lf-17. Cumberland. Nd Sep
temher IS 70 October T.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-26

The census returns show that
for every thousand individuals OF
the population. ISL are either OF
foreign birth or the children OF
foreign born parents. and that
i07 per thousand are negroes. As
20 the remaining $50. who are
native-born and OF native parents.
II would be a high estimate 10 as
sumo that half are the descend
ents OF the four million colonists
OF 1890 unmixed with the blood
OF the nine million Immigrants
that joined their company prior TO
1850.
We may fairly compute that in
an average 100 Individuals OF our
present day population. there are
no more than % Of pure colonial
stock. a. against 81 whose an
cestors came 10 America not more
than two generations ago. IS who
are aliens or Of foreign-born par
entage and IL negroes.
II we were to conhne attention
TO the northeastern section OF
the United States. the home or
the original solonists. the record
would be even more thought pro
vocative. We should learn. for
example, that in 1910 the popula-
ton OF Boston comprised only
23.5 per cent OF native whites or
native. parentage. as against $50
per cent OF foreign born. and 1913
OF individuals having foreign-born
or mixed parentage.
Many nf fhA industrial
OF Massachusetts show an even
more startling record. Thus FAN
River has only 1873 per cent or
native whites OF native parentage.
In Massachusetts. as whole.
there care 117.0OO Russians. So
600 Italians. $4,000 natives of the
Scandinavian countries, 5000
Austrians. 5000 Germans. rs .OOO
Portuguese. $4,000 Turks. IL 900
Greeks. 10000 Firms. In n single
recent year 100000 immigrants
have come TO Massachusetts. Two
persons out OF three in n whole
state are eigther foreign born or
the children OF foreign-born par
cents. In one town Of less than
1000 people, there are representa-
tives Of II different nationalities,
who speak as many different Ian
guages.
As further illustrating the
changed character OF the Amerf-
can race in the centers OF popu-
lation. We may note that the ma
tive whites OF native parentage
number only 1913 per cent OF the
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-26
THE CULTURED CHILD

How sharper than serpent's tooth
IL Is TO be the dad Of an obstrusive.
cultured youth, an educated lad You
labored with the farming tool and
spent vast amount that Clarence
Claude might 20 10 school. and drink
at learning's fOunt And now that YOU
are old and bent. no comfort do YOU
know. for when you mutter L have
went" proud Clarence shrieks with
woe. Come or your perch. oh. Father
John says Clarence. grim as fate
the proper phrase as 4 have gone
why don't you get 10 straight" And
Copyright. 1915. Iy O.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-26
IN MENTAL DARKNESS

One OF the most appealing ad
dresses made before the West VIr.
sinia Educational Association. In
session al Charleston last week
was that Of Mrs. Cora Wilson
Stewart. Of Kentucky. president of
the Illiteracy Commission OF that
state, and the prime mover in the
establishment OF the celebrated
moonlight schools which are doing
30 much In decreasing the Tilt ,racy
prevalent in the mountainous regions
OF Kentucky. Mrs. Stewards plea
was for the reduction OF the illit.rate
percentage Of West Virginia. which.
while not near approaching that of
enough. the total number of litter.
stes IN this State. at the last census.
being 1880 as against over 200. 900
In Kentucky This Ia far too many,
but Notwithstanding the number who
can neither read nor write now. we
have made wonderful progress to
wards better conditions since State.
hood
Before the Civil War Il vas a mat.
ter of statistics that the western part
of Virginia was one OF the most II.
literate sections in the United States.
Those who were contemporary with
that time know that such was the
regrettable fact The revolution
brought about In Western Virginia
by the war made the correction of
this condition almost the drst duty
OF the new control and the now era
thus begun. The system of free
schools then founded has done much
TO spread light and culture in the
benighted mountains.
A comparatively small percentage
even in highly educated communities
dwell habitually in the upper story
II takes several generations to lift
really illiterate mass into what is
considered an educated stratum.
There will be exceptions but this Is
true OF the mass. So. despite all the
excellent work done by free schools
and good teachers in the past fifty
years, the average level in West Vir
gina Is still much below what Is de
sirable. A great many educated peo
pie have come in since the war: but
on the other hand. there has been a
large infusion OF foreign and uned
ucated element in the mining regions
and the latter. as well as the former
must be reckoned with in estimating
the Statewide level OF culture There
Is great work 10 do in this state
and a. the women of Kentucky have
been foremost in the war against IL
norance. The Intellisencer Is sure
that the women Of West Virginia Will
be just as active in removing the
mental blindness Of the cropping minds
in our mountain districts and that
the State government. too. will have
lively appreciation of the situation
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-26

when you murmur. II have saw" the
crimes too rank for jeers: you hit
poor Clarence on the raw. he sheds
unmanly tears. Al last your tongue
has ceased 20 clack YOU now refuse
90 talk. through deadly fear that you
VIII back poor Grammar on the walk.
Sometimes YOU argue with the mules.
since children are a frost. or ask the
horses If the schools are worth all that
they cost but IN the house you close
your trap. for II you say a word. young
Clarence Claude. that cultured chap.
will be- profoundly stirred
Jorge Matthew Hdams)
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-26

We have been making provisions iu
our ballot laws Tor the benefit on nit
crates. when VIC should have devoted
ourselves 60 the task Of making such
btoNlSi0us unnecessary by teaching the
lihterates 90 prepare their own ballots.
We have 1855 illiterafes In West Nir-
gina II would be possible. by means
or system Of moonlight schools. 10
remove the reproach Of that mass OF
lintetacy within the space OF nve or
siN years, N We VIII follow the exam
pie OF our friends IN Kentucky. n j.
time % get busy.-MorgantoW Post
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-26

u want 10 distinctly understood
that can't be cajoled. tweedled or
influenced By volume Of talk into max.
inc appointments" declared Governor
Willis tho other day In connection
With this declaration. the governor
announced that 700 much persistcncy
on their part caused A. least six ap.
plicants 20 lose out In contests roo
high salaried state positions
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-26
TWO OLD RESIDENTS DEAD.

Special Dispatch 10 the tntelIigcncer.
CLARkSBURG. W Va. June %
William n. Baltztey. 65. prominent
resident Of Stealy Heights. died today
al his home there. after a long illness.
Mrs. NJ j. Cochrane. 80. is dead al her
home at Industrial. after an illness.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-26

west virginia nov has law making
rake advertising a misdemcanor and Il
ls To be hoped that the statute will be
vigorously enforced In the interest both
or the consumer and the honest sales
mam--Ih lrleslnn Inef
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-26

No. Constant Reader" the grand
father clause" did not mean that a man
had 10 be a grandfather before he could
vote. but In some cases 81 might be en-
ployed with profit
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-26

Announcement has been made that
the Carnegie steel mills in Columbus
Idle Tor two years past. win open a.
once. Immediate employment viii b.
Eiven 10 500 men and within short
lime % r. planned ~ rive work 70
me usual number ~ workers with me
plant roinE Of ,te normal capacity.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-26

'nluWb ua produce men say this
seasons business In fruit compares
very favorable with tho buFinere OF
past seasons Trade in oranFes ana
other fruit which has not boon af
fccfed by the backward season. De- Ok
ceptionaily heavy. they cay.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-26

DO DEL not necessary to "waH Spanish
h1t soon UilI Dol incumbent ~ tain
spanish iH our trade relation
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-26
The Tie That Binds.

The outlying towns are fast being
bound TO Charleston by ribbons 81
steel--Charleston Mail
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-26

Tho Nev YORK Times save o. would
take a mind reader to find out what grv-
on fa un to. Then 30 ia time to cali IN
Eva Far.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-26
THE SPIRIT OF
STATE PRESS


The energetic woman who put an end
10 that strike at Martins Ferry. Ohio
and 10 was a STAYING succesg.-Uunt.
ingtOn Advertiser
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-26

Columbus stockhoiders NJ The United
state Cast Iron Pipe and Foundry
Company have received copies of the
annual report Tho financial state.
mont and balance sheet show net
earnings Of f75.E99 FOR tho year ended
Nav ~ 1915. ~ compared with a loss
of s'9s67 IN tho precrdinr year
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-26

There are eight orders OF knight.
hood in the British empire. OF which
the highest is the order OF the Garter.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-26

According to the last census. the
population OF Chicago consists OF %
l2'.'64 males and 1859 ,5l9 females.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-26

Governor Willis has been requested
10 use his influence In an effort u in
duce the state institutions TO burn
Ohio mined coal The request was
made personally by Percy Tetlow OF
Columbiana county. Republican. form
or member Of the house Of represen-
tatives.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-26

Word was received. today. that "a.
cob kuchn. 11f ST. clair street. was
awarded The Iron Cross hy Emperor
William Of Germany Marietta Regis
ter Leader
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-26

Tho most thrilling sight ~ the state
sunday school convention when
closed at IBnesville Thursday was
Tho mems parade ON "Wednesday night
in which more han 5000 men rartici-
pa'ed. 10 was che % tho greatest
deuonefrauDng ever seen in that city
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-26

n ". j. n. wants 20 shine why doesn't
he corral the presidency Of some can.
ming club"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-26
synonymoua rarmn

some of our exchanges are worried
because they cannot figure out how The
supreme Court II going to enforce It's
Judgment In the debt case. They should
NOT lose any sleep. The court will NOT
enforce IT, judgment. nor even try TO
sntorce ~. because AZ the proper time
West virginia Is u Republican state
snd the term republican in politics ls
slnonF nous with integrity. and All that
goes 20 make for good government and
gne rights 81 the reoplc-Parkersburg
state Journal
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-26

After experiencing an earthquake Cali.
fornia f. not likely to be disturbed by
Bryan's visit
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-26

Wilson Is doing Il Just right. which
leaves nothing more TO say
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-26

General Retreat seems 20 be command
ing the Russian armies
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-26

col Hou'' assures u, h., fr,aa,p.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-26
OUR VANISHING AMERICAN RACE
The Assimilation That Going On /. That of the Original
Stock Into the Foreign.
BY HENRY SMITH WILLIAMS MDIID
ENRY SMITH WILLIAMS, MD. LID

ormery Medical Superintendent OF Randas hospital
York City Editor of The Historians History of the world
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-26

At last the state Department has a
responsible head.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-26

The pew and the pulpit invite you to.
morrow. Heed the call.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-26

Ought To ne vigorously Enforced.
Like many other progressive states
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-26

-Four officials of old Capital city
Dairy Co, Columbus. are on trial IN
federal court on charge OF cheating
the government out Of $1,000. 600 cleo.
margine taxes.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-26

June brides now come under the head
OF rush orders"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-26

Someone has called Him the Berries
Leader"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-26

Col. S p. Mount OF Cleveland. has
been elected department commander
OF the Ohio G. A. r. in session at
Mansfield.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-26

Findlay has authorized bond issue
OF $4,000 for street improvements.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-26

The state Industrial commission mas
awarded $2.OslO4 10 Mrs. Ellen Bow
ers OF Lima. widow OF Edward D.
Bowers. An employe OF the r T. mar
man company at Lima Bowers was
fatally crushed while olling an eleva-
tor. The commission ordered that
MS funeral expenses be paid out OF
the state insurance fund
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-26

ohrcgon has scored again by consist
ent hitting
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-26

An Akron man was fined $40 Tor
stealing kiss.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-26

Sandusky has been unable to sell
$4,000 worth Of bonds to pay Tor
sewer extensions.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-26

Governor Willis is busy preparing
charges against Charles H. Bryson.
Progressive member OF the State CiviI
Service Commission. who refuses 10
resign. II was said Bryson had asked
That the fling OF charges bedelayed.
and this lead TO reports that he would
resign. This is denied by Mr. Bry-
son.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-26

The Canadian troops arc hghting nobIy
but sacrihcially.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-26
Ohio News Notes

Sandusky has been unable to sell
SlS7. 900 worth of bonds to pay Tor
sewer extensions
Findlay has authorized a bond issue
Of $4,000 for street improvements.
An Akron man was fined $40 Tor
stealing a kiss.
-Four officials Of old Capital city
Dairy Co, Columbus. are on trial IN
federal court on charge OF cheating
the government out OF $1,000. 900 cleo
margine taxes.
Col S p. Mount OF Cleveland. has
been elected department commander
| OF the Ohio G. A. r. in session at
| Mansfield.
! Governor Willis is busy preparing
charges against Charles n. Bryson.
Progressive member OF the State Civil
Service Commission. who refuses 10
resign. II was gaid Bryson had asked
I that the fling OF charges bedelayed.
and this lead to reports tina, he would
resign. This is denied by Mr. Bry-
son.
The state Industrial commission mas
awarded S2.Os1O4 10 Mrs. Ellen Bow
ers OF Lima. widow OF Edward J.
Bowers. An employe OF the r T. Har-
man company at Lima Bowers was
I fatally crushed while oiling an eleva-
! tor. The commission ordered thar
his funeral expenses be paid out OF
the state insurance fund
Governor Willis has been requested
10 use HE influence In an effort 10 IN.
duce the state institutions TO burn
Ohio mined coal The request was
made personally by Percy TetIow OF
Columbiana county. Republican. form
or member Of che house Of represen.
tatives
u want &C. distinctly understood
mat ! can't be catoled. tweedled or
influenced by volume Of talk into max.
inc appointments" declared Governor
Willis tho other day. In connection
with this declaration. the governor
announced that 700 much persistcncy
on their part caused AZ least six ap-
plicants 20 lose out In contests TOO
high.salaried state positions.
Word was received today that "a
cob kuohn llf ST. clair street. was
awarded the Iron Cross hy Emperor
William Of Germany Marietta Regis
terLoadcr.
The most thrilling sight ~ the state
Sunday school convention when
closed at IBnasvilie Thursday. was
Tho mems parade on "wednesday niFnt
IN which more han 5000 men rartiCi-
pa'ed 10 was che % the greatest
demonstrations ever seen ln that city
Columbus stockholders N tho United
states Cast Iron Pipe and Foundry
Z Company have received copies Of the
annual report Tho financial state
mont and balance sheet show net
earnings Of SIS. 800 FOR tho year ended
Nav 81 1915. ~ compared with a loss
. Of s'9.s67 IN the preceding year
Columbus produce men say this
seasons business ln fruit compares
very favorable with mo business of
past seasons Trade in oranres ana
other fruit which has not been af.
fec'od hy the backward season. De- o..
cepiionaily heavy. they cay.
Announcement has been made that
The Carnegie steel mills iu Columbus
IDLE Tor two years past viii open ~
once. Immediate employment will b.
Eiven 10 500 men and within short
lime ~ r. planned ~ rive work 70
me usual number ~ workers with me
plant goInE OF ,te normal capacity
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-26

rha, English note &, pirfuuy eva,i,
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-26
WEST VIRGINIA FAIRS.

ire we're only always June
The Seward gateway., 1915-01-14
CARRANZA SAID TO BE
 NEAR THE LAST DITCH.
Villa Troops Keep up Their Pursuit of the Enemy Defeated Recently.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14.-Dis- patches from Mexico City this morn ing indicate that the forces of Car ranza which were recently defeated by the Villa troops are still retreat ing with the victorious army in pur- suit. Villa is declared to have an nounced that there is no limit to his resources practically and that the best equipment ever in the possession of a Mexican leader has been secured for his troops. Affairs in Mexico City itself are stated to be normal. Villa shows an inclination to have the government carried on in a manner that will earn the confidence of the whole people and this result is being secured. More battles are sure before the termination of the present cam paign and the total defeat of Carranza but there is absolute confidence in his defeat within brief time.
The Seward gateway., 1915-01-14
GERMANS WINNING IN POLAND

PETROGRAD, Jan. 14.-Furious fighting has been resumed in Poland In the center the Germans made four violent attacks within the past forty eight hours and sue ceeded in forcing back the Russians and occupying con- siderable ground This fighting has proceeded to the west of Warsaw which the enemy apparently IS determined of weather The military authorities say that while the new ground occupied by the Germans is great in extent means only little advantage from the strategca point of view It is expected though that the advance still further will be attempted at once and of the greatest and most decisive battles of history is beginning In the north the Russian generals claim some successes In that quarter the Russian forces are rushing towards East Prussia and have occupied several villages in the region near Mawa. Mlawa is stil however, occupied by the Germans who are making it their chief base for the ad vance towards Warsaw from the north the right bank of the Vstula After long period of comparative quiet the struggle for possession of Poland is evidently once again proceeding in all its fury and important develop ments may be looked for every moment.
The Seward gateway., 1915-01-14
HORROR INCREASES.

ROME, Jan. 14.-The earthquake horror increases hourly as the news comes in from the different parts of the country this afternoon. It is now known that in this city priceless statues that have been the pride of the world for centuries and buildings and structures that drew visitorS from all parts of the world have been desroyed completely or damaged to a pitiful extent The earthquake cov- cred the whole of central Italy and wrought frightful injury and suffer ing and loss of life. In spite of all protests King Emmanuel has left for Avezzano by auto to take part per sonally in the work of finding the bodies of the thousands who have been lost and to stimulate the work of re- lief. His ministers and officials beg ged him to stay in Rome because of the internal situation arising from the great war but he declared that it was his duty to look after his people in the hour of awful trail. Indeed, it