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Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1916-11-18
BIRTH.

To Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Caire
of Edgard, La, a bouncing boy,
Our congratulations.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-21
Ripping: Rhymes
BY WALT MASON.
VEXATION OF SPIRIT.

So long and earnestly I've wrought,
pursued the beastly grind, I've ring
bones on my dome of thought. and
spavins on my mind The CHASTITY
fear Of evil times, OF poverty when
old, has kept me humping after dimes,
for gold and still more gold. ! have
a package put away, where none can
jar it loose; and sometimes, at the
close Of day, wonder what's the use.
When ! have left this busy sphere,
where only man is vile, some able
lawyer will appear, and gather In my
pile. Throughout this weary worldly
jaunt I've skimped and saved and
pared; I've done without the things
l want, the things for which / cared
To add one large round dollar more
to what l have in brine, I've made
existence sad and sore. and what re-
ward is mine? Why do | slave and
moil and grind, why DO toll and spin?
I'll have to leave my roll behind, for
others to blow in. These words seem
ever ringing loud, like some decree
Of doom: There is no pocket in a
shroud, no cash box in tomb" When
| no longer am alive, but sleeping
meath the sod, some learned attorney
will arrive, and hook on to my wad
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-21
HOW TO. STABILIZE PRIVATE HOSPITALS

suggestion private service Is
meeting of the
movement for
$4,000 100000 to e dispensed in this work under
Commission All Rotary Clubs IN
asked in this effort well the physicians OF the
spirited citizens who will readily realize the justice and
worthy institutions that are now per-
service which the State should assist The
help in adding to the
results that effective branch OF the humanitarian
z
This neld of endeavor ought
citizenship object sought is greater
work present depends on the unce
the phanthropic limitations OF the few
Of the private institutions scattered throughout
hospitals in the State not one which
while Of them struggle preca1ious Tor existence
profession does not receive half the credit
deserves for through physicians and their
these amelong institutions have
have passed Of existence solely through nao stau
administering the charity cases that have come "
their DOORS seldom close without deficit
deficit that often met
persistent begging the part OF the management
for existence in this age where social
governmental policies and more and more
The State well AFFORD to give ne
asked the perfection
informed OF at present At least our neshoor
adaptable ability provide
board the supervision in capable hnos VII"
all the hospitals entitled to State aid Any app
course pportned according to the number OF oeos
in the charity work done The Standardization
particular benefit to institutions nat
r, ssctons would not treatment to charity
patients give service equal to that furnished BY the
appointed city hospital close study OF tnS "
1t will give stability TO tnose
which improve their efficiency and ehe'e
the tax upon Of the few be distributed lightly upon ~
MANY axnave of the believes that the proposition
viii have mpressing itself upon the legislature WHICH 0n
next month provided S forciby put before it.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-21
rs TT FRIGHTFULNESS?

IL In spite OF Representative Adam
sons threats and his high resolve to
guard inyiolate his election promoting
measure known for purposes OF con-
ceaIment as the Adamson act, but for
election purposes as the "eight hour
wage increase BILL" the brotherhoods
and the railroad representatives are
holding conferences to take the snarl
out of the situation. outside OF Con-
press and the courts. Among the
methods which, it is suggested, may
be adopted to end the differences be-
tween the railroads and their en-
ployes, is the withdrawal OF test cases
now before the Supreme Court to de-
termine the constitutionaltty Of the
!. Adamson Eight-Hour law, repeal OF
this law by Congress and the estab-
Hshment Of a non-partisan railroad
board, composed of representatives OF
the companies and brotherhoods and
eliminating the Federal Board OF Me-
dalton and Cancellation in railroad
I disputes.
We don't see how the railroads and
the brotherhoods have the temerity to
reoceed with their conferences after
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-21

The average Russian knows little
about open ports. and he cares. less.
| But he does care intensely for the
/ fate of st. Sophia. In his dreams FOR
centuries he has seen the crescent on
its domes replaced by the cross: he
| had almost accomplished that dream
in 1877, when a Russian army was en-
camped before the walls of CONSTANT
nople. His purpose was frustrated BY
the presence of British fleet with
decks cleared for action in Beslca bay.
He withdrew from the Ottoman capl-
tai with tears Of modification in his
eyes. All Russia wept, and has not
been comforted yet.
Trepoff knows the heart Of Russia
better than Won Bethmann-Hollweg and
the German journalists know 1t. He
knows that in the midst of the defeats
which have fallen to the lot OF the
Russian armies in Roumanla there IS
no appeal so potent as the magic
word "Tsarigrad" - Constantinople,
the city of the Gar" And that word
is uttered as the great tonic, that will
set the blood Of Russia flowing faster
through its veins.
With the mind Of Russia freshly d.
rected to its goal in this war and.
dozen past conflicts, Trepoff has
framed the issues between Russia and
her allies anew and in an insistent
ers of the Entente respond to the dra-
matte reminder? That Is the question
that Is interesting the friends OF peace.
The time when 1t was possible to
keep Russia cooped up within frozen
bounds is past. The development of
Russian commerce, Russian civillza-
ton Russian art and Russian racial
aims is pressing upon the worlds con-
seriousness. 1t Is driving home the
conviction that Russia Is not to be de-
MED an open outlet to the markets Of
the world.
In at least three capitals-Berlin,
Vienna and Sofia. not to mention Con
stantinople are recognized as Offer
ing a deadly menace to the future. The
presence Of Russia In the ancient cap
world in two. 1t would interpose an
insuperable barrier to German, and
Austro-Hungarian aspirations for the
markets and the resources of Asia
Minor. To Bulgaria Russian occu-
patton of Constantinople and the OAR
danelles would spell death by stran-
gulation. Bulgaria has felt the hug Of
the Russian bear in the past. 1t
breads the prospect Of a nearby Rus
STA as it breads nothing else:
This is not problem for the Central
powers alone to solve. 1t Is the sword
of Damocles hanging over the head Of
Europe Both belligerent groups are
equally interested in making Russia
a power of peace Instead Of a perpet-
ual menace Of war. The best states
manship, not only Of the Central pow
ers but of Europe as a whole, must
be applied to the task of piacating
Russia of giving her a place in the
sun" How is the task to be accom-
pushed?
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-21

In former times. as Christmas neared.
1t was content with gifts that cheered
The little few called my friends,
Whose thought to life it's sweetness
lends,
Beneath the glowing. mild Home Star.
For these ] planned, provincial. fond.
Kin-bound. nor ever looked beyond.
My household circle, narrow street.
Ny native town, it seemed but meet
In these should center Yulctlde joys,
Far from the wider world Of noise.
Each year like other years before.
The circle narrowing. narrowing more
Girt-givlng, dull, perfunCtury. slow.
4 habit listlesS. n mere show.
Now T look ont across the world.
NV sna!l-soul from It's shell uncurlcd.
The limitations of my purse
mourn, as sadly 7 rehenrse
The needs Of friends I long to cheer
New kin Of mine. this Christmas year!
And I would own the tabled gold
that Midas stored in days OF Old.
What matters race or skin or creed?
Suffice II. comfort millions need!
The barriers are broken down:
No more I count my street. my town.
Rut OF my scantr means give
That unknown kin OF mine may 1.-Two.
And earn my cheer on Christmas Day,
BY gifts sent to The Far-Away.
Ella 4. Tanning in New York
Times.
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2 2TH, tina GEO. NJ. SHOOK co.
COL, SWOPE's PROPHESY
row, tho Mcdowell Recorder.

From the Mcdowell Recorder.
The Recorder is not by any means
Il representative of Governor Hatfield
IN sing his virtues or condone his mis-
takes He has never asked or expect
cd us 10 be such. He is man or not
blood and quick temper that he OFTEN
lets get the advantage OF him ana MS
friends. ;,
But if modern history can be de-
pended on, Hatfield's temper and IN
discretions were never as bad as that
of Andrew (Old Hickory Jackson
one of the god fathers OF the Demo
cratic party.
Mark a prediction. II will not be
over ten years until Hatfield will ee.
recognized and lionized as one OF the
best Governors West Virginia has
ever had, and his maligners and ira
ducers OF today will join in the chor-
us unless the devil gets them sooner.
No one can say he mas not stood by
his platform and the common people
OF which he is one. In his unsophis-
ticated notions hr thought platform
pledges were made 10 stand on anu
not to run OH merely. and has seen 10
it that these pledges were enacted
into law. He has been one Of the best
friends that the farmers and small
business interests have ever had IN
the Governors chair. .
Had he given the representatives OIL
certain predatory interests a key TO
his private office, had he allowed
them 10 put Il collar about his neck
and a ring in his nose, be would to-
day be lauded TO the skies by thu
same crowd that would damn him 10
iguominy.
Hatfield stopped their attempts to
exploit the State and monopolize what
few of our great natural resources,
given us by bcneficent creator, that
was not already gobbled up. This
same crowd was afraid Of the stern
integrity of Judge Robinson and de-
cided 10 take chances on Cornwell.
Every thinking citizen Of the State
who has stopped TO watch and note
conditions hopes and prays that Nj.
Cornwell will be big enough and also
strong enough TO repel these instdious
influences, but how can he' Does n:
not know that he was elected by
them?
Wait and see? Men who have no
political principle except prejudice
and personal pelf will stoop to any
thing to avoid paying taxes them
selves and pile them OH the farmers
Of the country Ninety percent. Of the
fool Democratic editors Of the State
became their willing tools and allies.
Just wait. In the mean time, the Re-
corder, that is not dominated nor con-
trolled by any faction or gang will
still continue to tell some very I'M
truths.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-21
MAKES HIM TIRED,

Answering an observation OF Sen
ator Harding, of Ohio, that IN all
probability President Wilson would
soon come out in favor OF defensive
tariff" his loQuacious colleague, Sen
ator Pomerene characterized it as
-bosh,' and sapiently added: I'VE
didn't fear European competition
when we had a lot Of live and husky
competitors over there, Now l sup
pose We must get excited over the
competition of dead men and cripples.
That kind Of talk makes me tired,
1t is always refreshing to hear a true
expression of the Democratic spirit
.Sepator Pomerene has 1t In all It's
purity. He is just as blind as his
sightless compeers, and who are
tired" of protection talk.
s. Well, there is going to be an eye
opening time when peace comes. Then
Senator Pomerene and his free trade
contingent will realize what the Grip
niles and dead men" can do. There is
no question but tina. the war-rlVen
countries Of Europe; will emerge from
the conflict fully abreast Of the neu-
trail world in everything except ready
cash. They have taken course IN
efficiency and scientific management
that beats anything our most advanced
technical institutions Of learning can
supply. In Mr.. Pomerene's benighted
mind, however, this IS all ''bosh.' Ac-
{cording to his view point we are too
proud to prepare.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-21

Russia's reiterated purpose to seize
Constantinople is far more signif'
cant development In the dramatic
events Of the world-war than the Brit
ish cabinet crisis or the fall Of Bucha
rest.
Premier Trepoffs recent announce
ment to the Duma is not merely a
statement of facts. Russian statesmen
had previously declared the fact OF the
Entente's promise Of Constantinople
and the Dardanelles to Russia. Ire
poff's utteranCe was not revelation
CT state secret. 1t was a reminder
to the Entente that Russia expects
the achievement OF her historic dream
at the hands Of her allies. 1t was as
if the new premier had said to the rep
resentatives Of the Russian people:
The war has dragged on for almost a
year and a half. We are further from
Constantinople and the Dardanelles
than ever. What are Great Britain
and France going to do about it,
It Is not to be wondered at that
Berlin is disposed to regard Gen. Ire
poff's utterance as sign OF early
peace. The German press CONSTITUTES
the pointed reference TO Constanuno'
pie and the straits as RuSsias warn
Ing to her allies; as an expression or
Russian disappointment at the pau,
city of the results achieved, as yelled
hint at an alternative plan for the sat,
jsfaction of the historic demands OF
the Russian people for an lce-tree port.
an outlet to the oceans.
The Germans have such an alterna-
tive clearly in view. They point 10
Persia. They say to Russia: There
Is your longed-for outlet to- warm
water. March to the head OF the FER
The western part Of Persia, through
which your road lies, is already with.
in your sphere of Influence as defined
by your treaty with Great Britain.
You are the recognized mistress OF this
part Of Persia. What is to prevent
progress to the coast and the estah-
lishment there OF great Russian sea-
port? By acquiring an outlet through
the Dardapelles you would be menac-
ing nobody while you are achieving
YOUR legitimate and age-long aspira-
ton. Go to the Persian Gull. Leave
Constantinople 70 the Turks"
The solution of the problem pro-
posed by the Germans appears prac-
ticable to the casual eye. 1t has, how,
ever. a fatal defect 1t leaves out OF
consideration a controlling element Ii
the lives Of nations as well as or IN.
dividuals 1t takes no account OF
Russian sentiment
To the Russian statesman the pos
session of Constantinople Is a mater
ial object-the acquisition OF an open
port. To the average individual IN
Russia's Constantinople means much
more than that. 1t means the capital
of the Russian faith, the city where
in stands the great Orthodox shrine
of St. Sophia, the heart Of the OrthG-
dox world Of which the Russian MIL
lions are the greater part
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-21
A Squirt IN ECONOMY :"

These be warm days in Congress
what with the Senate struggling TO
make the National capital dry" and
the House fighting for economy but pur-
suing the old reckless course Of e1-
trayagance. There may be some JUS
tification in raising the salaries OF
$4,000 employees, but 1t is hardly con-
sistent with the financial condition OF
the government, which faces large
deficit in the revenues at the end OF
the fiscal year. Certainly there is no
business establishment in the>country
that would consider a proposition OF
increasing the compensation Of Its en-
ployes under like conditions. But 1t
is to much to expect an exhibition OF
economical traits from the present
Democratic Congress. However, it
seems that there is some graft, at
least, the House refuses to be party
to. 1t voted down a provision giving
each Representative an extra sten-
ographer at SIS a month. Even the
devil is entitled to his dues.
Quite q lively incident developed
during the discussion Of the salary
increases, when Chairman Fitzgerald
Of the Appropriations Committee and
Chairman Henry Of the Committee on
Rules locked horns. Chairman Henry
introduced his resolution for the in
creases together with special rule
prohibiting any amendments. This
aroused the Ire of Chairman Fitzger-
aid, who did not mince his words in
characterizing the muzzle proposed by
Mr.. Henry. He said
we have just witnessed the most re-
markable spectacle in my experience in
this House. The chairman Of the Com
mittee on Rules. without consultation
with the member In charge OF the bill
on the floor of the House. or with any
member Of the committee which report
ed the bill. undertook to take control
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-21

the author of the "eight-hour" law has
said that Congress will not agree 10
any repeal Of the Adamson act. THE
measure" Mr.. Adamson has fam
boyantly declared, was passed IN
good faith, and it is constitutional
enactment regulating the hours OF Ia
Dor and not wages" How funny this
seems in comparison with the con-
struction the railroad employees put
upon the act. Mr.. Adamson Is taking
through his hat In fact he IS becoming
tiresome. And just what does he mean
when he changes his voice and alters
his tone: III it becomes necessary to
spank both sides, we'll spank them
though I hope that won't be neces-
sary."
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of the business Of the House in order
to present this rule. The gentleman
did not ask that member or the com
mittee move that the committee rise
because he had a rule to present. but
with the assumption Of authority whIcn
has chara cterized his conduct since he
became chairman Of the Committee on
Rules, supplsnting that car OF when
so much complaint was formerly made.
he treated with contempt the members
OF the committee. He presumed 0n TO td Ike
own control, and moved that the COM
mlttee rise. to offer the pending reS9 by
me on behalf Of those who prepared the
legislative bill"
This outburst never teazed Mr.
Henry. He was in the same position
as Mr.. Wetz, the egg king, who once
sententiously remarked, What are
you going to do about IT." The House
obedienuy adopted the gag rule.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-21
Christmas
Gifts

In making selections of
Christmas Gifts never over
look the fact that there is
nothing that will make a
more sensible and useful
Gift for any member Of the
family from Grandpa down
to the Baby than a selection
from an attractive line of
Holiday Footwear.
We make any exchange after Christmas.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-21
Chiffon NOT TO CONTEST.

CHARLESTON. W. Va, Dec. 90
Counsel for Senator w. E. Chiffon to-
day withdrew the petition that the
the votes cast for United States
senator in the general election. 1t Is
still possible for ten days for Il petit,
ton for recount or an order Of con-
test to be entered Friends of Sen.
Chiffon who wagered that he would
be reelected have permitted the
mony to be released to those who bet
on Howard Sutherland, Republican,
who was elected by over 5000 plur-
a1ity
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-21
WRECK INVESTIGATED.

PARkERSRCRG. W. Va. Dec. 90
L. Z. Winters. inspector for the Public
Service Commission. made an investiSa-
ton today of the wreck which occurred
at Long Run, Saturday night in which
one man was killed and others injured
and q heavy loss Of property entnilcd.
while in this city after the invcstiga-
ton he stated that the accident should
not have occurred and that 1t was n
plain case OF several men having violat-
ed instructions.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-21

The salary increase voted by the
House for 5000 government employees
affects those receiving less than ,Sl.SVo
year. That Is the principle that
should have been applied to the railroad
wage increase bill. otherwise known as
the Adamson act.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-21

The Pittsburgh girl who got s17o.-
COO verdict for breach Of promise on
the part Of a dotard millionaire, based
her suit on business instead of love.
end the novelty and honesty Of the plea
appealed to the jury.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-21
GOES OVER HOLIDAYS.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20.-Attempts
to obtain action on the Adamson res
olution to extend the life OF the New.
lands railroad committee, now inves'
tigating all phases Of the railway sit
uation, until January 7, 1913. were
abandoned today, until after the hol1-
day recess Of congress. --.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-21

The Postofrice Department has decid-
cd that letters to Santa Claus must be
delivered to some Of his unmythlcal
representatives.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-21

Tho Christmas turkey seems to be
about as prohibitive in price as the
Thanksgiving bird.
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thawing out the water pipes hero to-
day. Tho loss was estimated at 100000.
The machinery In both plants was
ruined. Neither had been used for some
time. owing to the installation Of the
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-21

It Is not tho open door" to China
that concerns tho world most just now
but lifting the latch OF the gate to The
Hague Peace Palace.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-21

Tho nervousness Of the good bad little
boy at this season Is pathetic
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-21
TWO PLANTS pEsT1o1En.

CUMBERLAND. Nd, Dec. 20-The
Cumberland Water Works and Munich
pal Electric Light plant. were destroyed
by fce caused by the use OF a torch IN
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General Cold has been superseded. by
General Thaw.
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Even the Christmas tree comes high
er, although there Is absolutely no ex-
cuse for 1t.
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Boston has decided to continue talk
ing booze with It's beans.
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FAILED TO HEED WARNING.

CHARLESTON, w Va, Dec 20.-A
number of craft. principally house
boats, along the Kanawha river were
overturned last night because the
owners failed to heed the warning
sent out from the United States en-:
Gineer's office that the dams would
be lowered. Three families were
thrown into the water, according to
reports received at the engineers Of
fee. but no one was drowned. One
family, including man, wife and three
children, was rescued with difficulty.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-21

Billy" Sunday failed to make dent
In Boston's wet" proclivities.
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Some women enter the married state
merely to get alimony.
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SHELL CASE CONTINUED.

CHARLESTON, W. Va. Dec. 20
Continuance in circuit court here was
permitted today on agreement of coun.
sci on the case in assumpsit Of Barney
and Smith Car company, of Toledo.
TO-, against Bliss and company, or
New York.
More than 100000 is involved. The
plaintiff alleges breach Of contract In
filing an order for half million steel
shell forgings for three.lnch shrapnel
10 be used In the European war. Both
companies are incorporated under the
laws of West Virginia.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-21
THE WIDER VISION.

Also remember the Red Cross seals.
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Benevolenoe is good. but business /:
better.