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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-06-15
TR0TTER NAMED
PRESIDENT OF
W. VA. UNIVERSITY
- ni-Dsl,h . ID InteIns.ne.r

special Dispatch 60 tho Intelligence
MOliGANTOWN. W. Va. June IL
~ the conclusion 81 the forty-ninth
a'n'al commencement exercises OF
me West Virginia University today
Hon. VI. L. Shswkey president Of tho
state board OF regents announced the
election OF Or Frank 3 Trotter as
president Of tho University The an
nohnc"mcnt WIS met with PROLONGED
applause and Or. Trott'r in ro-pon -
stated that hc would accept con.
diuonally bur would he willing TO
step out 10 the board Of regents found
more competent man. lie has been
serving A. acting president for two
years succeeding Dr. Thomas r.
Hodges who resigned 20 accept the
Democratic nomination for congress
az large He was horn in Preston
county and served long term as
Dean 81 tho College of Art and
Sciences previous to his appointment
As acting president
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-06-15

lean flag Before ne began speaking
cannon fired salute of Il guns and
The Marine band PLAYED the star
Spangled Banner while q huge flag
was drawn slowly 10 the top of the
W mite monument. 500 feet from tho
ground. Secretary Lansing presided
and In Introducing the president em-
pnaSIzed the duty ~ present day Amer
i'dnS TO preserve unSullied ideals
handed down by the founders of tho
republic
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-06-15

Ahl- aii' moon at O'Clock funeral
s'r' ices Tor Mrs. MARY FRANK, viii b.
conducted D. iu" Rev. g. e.. Ea~,n.. OF
81 raul evangelical German church.
40 'u' family home So ThI-t.-nlafh
street. lntcrment viii b" 300 Nj zion
cemetery
Mrs. prank. wa o. y,sI- old and was
one 't %" best known .rmHu ..itdsurs
of south Nhyeuns Sh, passed av.,.
iu"SdaE morning after prolonged i'll
ness
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-06-15
Obituary


\ iarE' number oI friends and rcla-
: .N'S attended the funeral SERVICES for
Mrs Jacob u Greer. held Yesterday ,f-
'"fu""u az the family hum. 10 Highland
l"tk- near Elm Grove Tn. Rev r o.
l. Sitid'i. ~ St Matthew Protestant
fplNc"rai church. oiiivIafed IutermaHt
was private in Greenwood cemetery.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-06-15
SUFFRAGISTS MAKE
STRONG FIGHT FOR
PLANK IN PLATFORM

81 LOUIS. June l4-Tu. -ufrag-
ISIS nshi for an equal right plank I'm
me Democratic platform closed today
Win the golden lane demonstration
and 'oniehf an camps began their
tnt' drlN" on member OF the re4olu.
ions committee and the three cabinet
member. Secretaries Baker. Daniels
ana Houston. who are here
Hon Tor victory never was BRIGHTER
WIN ne -utragIst,. for the conviction,
maj ih" platform will favor their
n"'Du "r' -ruws hourly Tn. biz
question now i- Whaf form IN. rIank
NIII TAX" Whether DO viii be- stronger
pam mat contained in the Republican
platform cannot he foroca until
The committee takes final action
president Wilson. among others. has
submitted plank fo the committee.
'N. ionl-lf Dr. was said that there was
much doubt u Dr. would be written INTO
Lhr platform While tho ComnIf+.a
had NOT passed formally on Oh, Presi-
'.h. plank, Tho opinion was express.
90 Dos several members that u was
nor specific enough % hr elective and
boz inserted
a plank approved ny Secretary Dan.
rs also mas found opposition in fha
"a '"HdI American Woman SuTr4-a
ASSOCIATION because If i- considarrc
900 .nnG I'- fsNf declaring In fsvo-
Hf .uwrd.at, Ua--asr b, CONF, ~
D.u'' I'I''nrI amendment b. favor.
'N %. h''h 'A" nationals and tho wo-
mon parE
E.Drsssn'ar.,, Ra,.r of CsHfo-rt-
..'N DO. 1' 'hr committee. said 10
n.-Ni ita. H' was trying fo assemble
.a" ideas OF 30 ,H. -uf-t-is,- s,d
express ih"m 'u plank which ra
would offer LATER ffa heI.t.. .r.
'I. ...' "llI insert O. plank or least
.....f..- ''. pr -nn'oi Hy tho Re-.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-06-15

Ter. New Martinsyillc. w. II. Alban.
SI,leHbenvhle; St Magen. Fairmont 7.
+. J. Tate. SteubcnVille.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-29
Foreign Trade and Domestic Blockade.

The freight Jam on the seaboard, and espe-
olally on the Atlantic side OF the country, has
been noted for several weeks as one of the dis
turbing conditions in home trade. II is due en-
tirely to the difficulty met In securing vessels
10 take cargo. a peculiar situation incidental>to
the war Senators and congressman are getting
excited over Il. and the Nebraska Railroad COM
mission has called for temporary embargo on
munitions shipments until the western grain
has been sent TO market. Any form of relief
will be welcomed by those whose ordinary
courses OF business Is interrupted. but Just what
remedy is to be applied is not easily determined
II will be we'll to keep in mind that our ex-
port trade is made up entirely of what We are
able to sell abroad Just now European nations
at war are our best customers, and they are apt
to buy only that which they think they need and
10 insist on having first what they most desire.
This phase of the question is self-evdent An,
other controlling factor is the shortage in tom
mage. German ships are entirely withdrawn
from ocean trade. and British ships are all under
control and direction OF the war office at Lon
don. Ships OF other countries are taking such
cargo as brings the highest freight rates. With
these conditions prevailing. how wiz the placIns
OF an embargo on munitions shipments. or any
other form OF freight. help the blockade at
home?
European governments now At war will not
likely give themselves a great deal OF concern
over the Nebraska farmers efforts to get his
grain to market. The blockade OF freight on the
eastern coast is annoying, but II is because Of q
shortage OF shipping facilities. and not ascrib-
able to any particular kind of freight.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-29
Rules For snhmnrins warfare.

Secretary Lansing has submitted to Euro
pean nations for approval a set of rules. formu-
lated for the government OF submarine warfare,
or, rather, for the safety of merchantmen at sea
and exposed to the attack of submarines. These
rules embody the humanitarian principle insisted
upon by the United States In it's dealings with
Germany and Austria In connection with the sew
eral cases in which passenger boats have been
sunk and lives OF Americans have been lost. In
the main, the new rules require that the mer-
chairman be warned. that provision for the
safety OF passengers and crew be made before
sinking, and that attack 10 permissible only in
case OF resistance or flight. and must cease as
soon as the merchantmen shows submission.
On the other hand. the United States warns
the beiligerents that armed merchantmen will
be treated as warships, and will be accorded only
such rights in port as are now granted to the
latter. This formal recognition OF the principle
Is important, because lately several Italian mer-
chantmen have reached American ports with
guns mounted. Austrian and German protests
we're promptly lodged. and the present note Is
in reply TO these protests. The mounting of a
gun, even of small caliber. changes the nature oi
a vessel and consequently deprives II OF any
immunity Il may have as unarmed ship.
II the rules outlined by Secretary Lansing
be subscribed to by the beliigerents. much oi
the present occasion for controversy over the
use OF the submarine will vanish, because of its
status being definitely defined.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-29
Editorial Snapshots

Washington Post: It is difficult to
convince a board Of military strategy
that shell wouldn't be made more ef-
feetive with bit OF red tape attached.
Cleveland Plain Dealer: To avoid grip,
keep out Of crowds, say the health au-
thorities. But suppose everybody would
take this advice and seek an uncrowded
place-what a crowd everybody would
get intol
Baltimore American: Now Portugal
is getting restive over Spain's attitude
and General Felix Diaz is threatening
another revolution in Mexico. But then
a little disturbance more or less in the
world hardly matters in the general row.
Pittsburgh Dispatch: It is declared the
president. on his coming tour. will launch
fight against the congressional pork
barrel" II this be so. no one will ever
again question his courage or his readi-
ness to undertake a task supposedly in
surmountable.
Springfield Republican: The South
Carolina legislature. in inviting the presi-
dent to address 1t on preparedness. re-
fused to include Mr.. Bryan in the invi-
tatlon. so that IL Mr.. Bryan trails" the
president he will have to speak in the
open air at Columbia, OF hire a hall.
Indianapolis News: Lieutenant Cover
nor Bethea Of South Carolina, the re-
turned Fordist, says that he found that
the time for neutral nations to move for
peace has not aTrived-which he would
have known quite as well before he left
for Europe II re had kept himself in
formed on currsnt events.
Minneapolis Journal: Therefore, IL SEN
ator Kenyons bill becomes a law, and
expatriated Americans. male and female,
have TO pay an income tax in this coun-
try of anywhere from to 30 per cent, in
addition to the income tax at home. the
incomes Of some titled Americans may be
dissipated in taxes. 1t is estimated. for
instance, that Baron Astor OF Hever
Castle will pay in this country, alone,
something like I5.O0QOOO annually. SEN
ator Kenyon is the boyl For years we've
been trying to keep our American girls
of many dollars for our American boys
who needed them Cboth the girls and the
dollars) in their business. Now. by jim
my crickets. we'll keep 'em from the
coronet habit by taxationl
Indianapolis News: Men will no doubt
continue to discuss It as they discuss
other forms Of taxation. and will con-
tinue to differ as to the merits Of the In
come tax. But there can be no further
question as to the power OF congress. OF
the validity of the present law. Having
this power, congress will appreciate the
responsibility that goes with It and avoid
any policy that even savors OF confisca-
ton. There is a bill now pending that
provides for a still further increase in
the rate of taxation on incomes in ex-
cess of $4,000 and also for a reduction
of the minimum exemption below 5000
II a much larger revenue becomes a ne
cessity 1t could be derived from this tax
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-29

Head OF vestry-It will be your duty
to toll the bell take care OF the furnace
and blow the organ.
New Sexton-Have got to listen to ell
OF the sermons, sir?-Judge.
DO you think your constituents agree
with your views7
Yes" replied Senator Sorghum. II
made Il a point to have my views In
agreement with theirs before said a
word. Washington Star.
TO. what do you attribute your sue
cessT"
ITO the fact" replied the self-made
man proudly. that in my youth en-
loyed all the disadvants ges."-St. Louis
Republic.
II feel safe from accident on this
train"
why so?''
Because II is in charge OF an engineer
who has the reputation OF being h wreck
less one. e.'-Baltimore American.
please. ma'am'' said the maid.
there's a man at the door with the new
telephone directories"
mistress. ''1 haven't read the old one
yet."-The Craftsman.
,,..You You seem deeply attached to your
Her doll saved my dolls life," ex-
planned the doctors daughter.
How was that?"
'She consented to a TRANSMISSION Of saw
dust.'-Louisville Courier-Journal
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-29
Wilson, Challenge to Bryan.

The speech of the president in New York.
made with the glowing fervor Of passion stirred
to fighting pitch, Is less Of an appeal to the
patriotism of the people than OF a defiance to
those within his own party who oppose his poll
cies. He clearly outlines his position on pre-
paredness, already understood. but this time
with purpose quite distinct. He has been faced
with a situation decidedly embarrassing, the
open opposition OF the former secretary OF state
and a formidable group OF democrats In the
congress making problematic the successful issue
OF any measure the president may champion. II
has been apparent for many weeks that Mr.. VIII
son must negotiate with OF openly defy Mr..
Bryan, for the latter holds the balance Of power
in the democratic party and his personal posi-
ton will serve to determine the fate Of any
strictly party measure.
Mr.. Wilson is evidently OF the opinion that
the time has come when he must try his strength
against that of his former premier, and his
choice OF issues on which to approach the coun-
try is made as affording the squarest OF cleavage
between them Mr. Bryan's views on peace are
too we'll published TO admit OF doubt as TO his
position. The president in taking the other end
brings the issue sharply to a focus.
II is fortunate for the country, however, that
the matter of national defense is not partisan
issue. Republicans are willing TO support the
proper means OF protecting the country against
possible assault from any enemy. and this gives
assurance that, without regard to the outcome
OF the wilson-Bryan struggle for control, de-
tense of the nation win be provided.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-29
Brandeis on supreme Bench.

In naming Louis d. Brand els for the vacancy
ON the supreme bench, left by the death of
Justice Lamar. President Wilson has sprung
surprise almost as complete as did his prede-
cessor when he named Lamar for that high
office. Mr.. Brandeis is much better known to
the public, however, than the man he is TO sue
ceed His activity in late years has been such
as to bring him prominently into notice. His
legal training has been complete and his mental
equipment. the result of long experience In af-
fairs OF life, will fit him for the high place to
which he is called. Mr.. Brandels has not been
much of a party man in politics. but has been
an ardent partisan of the men and measures he
has espoused. He was mentioned in connection
with the cabinet when Mr.. Wilson was coming
into office, but the gossip at that time proved
unfounded. The nomination will likely be
promptly confirmed by the senate, and man
whose sympathy Is strong with the common
people will take his seat in our highest court.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-29
People and Events.

Denver doctor breaks into print with a broadslde
attack red-haired girls Titan locks he brands
positive disqualification for matrimony Wonder
what red-head handed the mitten 10 doc2
What a mddle-aged can't ''come baekg'
Nothing to IL instance. there Is Dr. Frederick A.
Cook, a man with a reputation. who has come back
without request invitation. Had to- Life abroad
WAs inconvOnent and disquietng. Landed IN New
York last Sunday direct from Denmark
New York woman with score OF l0 years adds
20 the confusion OF expert optnion long life
Heretofore century health hints hung danger sig
nails drinking and not drinking. smoking and
not smoking. dieting and free eating The Gotham
old girl attributes her great 20 her habit OF
eating pickles The treatment appears 90 work well
IN the mentioned. but general thing getting
picked does not up TO the advance notice.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-29
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An enjoyable card party was given at the resi-
dance OF Hon James e. Boyd. hotiy contested games
being played at eleven tsblos Among the guests were
Mr.. and Mrs. a. J. Hanscom Prtchett Dandy, Nc
cauley. q. I. Gilbert d. o. Clark. Guy c. Barton
Joseph Barton. Horbach. coutant W. " Morse,
Joseph Barker. Samuel Burns. coffmsn Mr.. Charles
Guiou Mr. Summers Mrs G. T. Taylor and Mrs.
Dundy
Miss Maude Anthony. daughter OF Colonel d. r.
Anthony OF the Leavenworth Times is the guest OF
Mrs. Prank cOlpetEor.
The much vsunted Mikado ball was given by the
Inent with fantastic and oriental decora-
opera OF that name. The special committee who took
assigned parts were; The Mikado OF Japan r. W.
Pickens; oolong w. n. Latey; souchong. H. A. Cop
ley; Poo-Bah. J. IA. Conrad; Pish-Tush. william
Brown; Koko. J. w, Cannon; Nanli-Poo. b r. RED
man; Go-Iong l. s. Mole; Ah-There. W. H. Nelson;
sta-There. y. 4. Bailey
c. r. Mayne has purchased ia acres of land In
The northwestern portion Of Omaha for tioo0o from
9 H. Cara The land Is part of the tract known as
lhs A. H. Baker farm and win probably be plated
u an addition 10 the city.
party Of sportsmen consisting OF John ana FRED
the largest picksral ever caught IN the lake Il
weighed nine and a half pounds.
The Burlington advertising round-tFip tickets
Q California. good for six months. AZ special rate
u sloo
Marshall Cummings has Issued an order closing
Dodss street and all streets crossing Fifteenth
60 Twentieth for the eoastins saturday from
D until midnisht
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-29
CHEEKY CHAFF.

Astounded Mother-why, Tottie, yoN
never told me you had invited so many
children to this party.
Small Hostess-Thats cause you said
that ! could never keep a secret.-Life.
Friend OF the Family-William, can n
be possible that heard you say. Hello,
governorl" 20 your father?
William-Yes IL pleases poor dad. You
see, he never really has any say IN any
thing at home; mothers the real execu.
tive.-Boston Transcript.
Say, look here. you're the fellow who
took my overcoat from the club the
other day"
All a mistake. OF course. But / left
a much better one"
Il know you did. II was too SMALL
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Mrs. Casey-The docther says ye hov
appendikitis, Timl
Mr.. Casey-Och, Norah. Norahi Why
wor ye so foolish as TO show him yer
bank books?-Dallas News.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-29
POETS VERSUS COOKS.

Naturally poets are born, but cooks are
better paid. There's a reason-extract
from The Bee)
Poets are born
And so are cooks:
They're both alike
So far, gadzooksl
But cooks are paid
For the work they do,
And Poets? Well
It's UP to you.
Yes there's a reason
Why cooks are paid
Much better than poets
(But wouldn't trade).
It's because mans tunmy--
CThis truth is grim)-
Is the most important
Part OF him.
While his intellect
He puts on a diet
For his tummy-tun4-tum
He'd raise a riot
To procure II all
The food IL can swallow;
But he let's his brain '7Tf -s1
Grow lean and hollow.
Omaha. -BAYoLL NE ,TRELE
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-29

ignorant. let him be ignorant still. }"
I. Cor. xiv:S.
Metcalfe has but one OF two things to
select. Join the crowd whose narrowness
causes them TO whine at investigation.
at fair open discussion and whose doc
trine Is that He who has ears 70 hear
let him hear. believe and have faith, or
Join our crowd whose doctrine Is He that
hath brains let him think, reason and in
vestigate and stand firm for the freedom
OF the press. JAMES PoNTIUS,
Editor Indianola Reporter.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-29

Neither age nor knoekouts check the come
back OF bills designed TO tap the national treas
ury. The Colombian hAndout. the ship purchase
bill. good roads and the omnibus pork barrel"
carrying a total OF $4,000. 200, are again on
deck. invigOrated by the ginger of prosperity De-
fensive measures for the. national treasury are
fully as urgent as coast defenses.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-29

Sixteen months Of the mothers pension law
in New York. summarized by the World. shows
eighteen cases Investigated by eighteen investi-
gators at s1.oS0 year each. and the appropria-
sion exhausted. A system which gives the inves-
tieators the money and the mothers an investi-
cation puts New York at the foot Of the class.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-29

Safety first impels Yuan shih Kai to defer
the crowning event until the executioner fin
shes the task Of convincing rebels OF the errors
Of their ways. The possibility Of knockers dis
turbins the gaiety OF the browning vlndicates
the wisdom OF delay
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-29

A little better team work in the matter OF
looking after the public health viii save money
for city. county and school board. not to speak
Of the benefit IL viii be to ruffering mortals.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-29

Our local weather man certainly believes in
variety as being the test of climate well as the
spice of life
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-29

To make assurances doubly sure. the elders
Of the family as well as the children should
avoid crowded assemblies as much as possible
Wise precautions make for safety.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-29

Mayor Jim" Is going to New York TO assist
in a preparedness consultation. He'll make a
hit II he will take that welcome arch along.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-29

Inside information regarding the readiness
OF our colonels to serve their country no doubt
convinced the president that Omahas prepared
ness did not need the stimulus Of q speech.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-29

Subscribers leaving the city temporarily
should have The Bee mailed 60 them. Ad-
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-29

All experience goes TO show that petty
gougo Is never permanently profitable for the
gouger Good will is asset; Ill will liability.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-29

No Omaha winter ia perfect without its prom
ised shortage OF steam coal.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-29

President Wilson says he learned a lot about
Mexico from liars; but where does that leave
Carranza?
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-29

Several democrats are shying at the nomi-
nation for governor. because they say II Is not
an office for poor man. But Is that the real
reason?
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-29

You've got as good a right to guess who WIN
son meant as anyone.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-29

It's also good form to clean the snow of
your sidewalk early.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-29

The price of oil isn't coming down any, even
II the burners are.
The Ordway new era., 1916-05-12
VALUE OF SUDAN GRASS CROP
Nebraska Experiment Station Not Sat.
isfied It 10 Superior to Sorghum
az Stock Feed.

The results OF three years have
not proved at the North Platte, Ne.
braska experimental substation that
sudan grass is superior to sorghum.
but later tests under different wealth.
or conditions may give results more
favorable to sudan grass. 1t is lauded
as dryland crop but may, like bronze
grass. prove humid or subhumid
crop rather than semiarid crop.
The feeding value per ton seems to
be about the same as sorghum or prai
rie hay. AS the sudan grass stems
are fine and rather leafy there may not
be as much waste as in feeding
sorghum. On the other hand. the
stems of the sudan grass seem very
dry and somewhat pithy. and possibly
are NOT relished as much as the stems
of sorghum.
The Ordway new era., 1916-05-12
lime FuR PlAN1INo IUBERs
For Early 'Pstatoss First Week In
May 10 eest-Larse Piece With
One Eye 10 Ideal Seed.

II is all right to get out and plant
potatoes on the dry land SO as to
catch the early moisture and thus get
settlers are going into the business
of growing spud seed and in this case
the best planting Is done by spacing
12 to "a inches apart in the row.
dropping the whole seed by hand close
to every third plow furrow. In favor
able soil and seasons potatoes 80
planted do well in the native sod. OF
course large acreage can be handled
and better job done by the machines
which drop the seed in better condi-
tion and leave ridge over the row.
This ridge makes 1t possible to give
one very deep. close cultivation before
the plants are up and throw dirt on to
the row to be narrowed down every
half day or so. Or the ground may be
narrowed as needed until the plants
are up several inches. The latter cul-
tivations should be shallow. done as
often as needed to preserve the soil
mulch and kept up all the season to
kill weeds. develop fertility and pre-
serve moisture.
Just before digging time some grow
ers hill up with -ultivator for frost
protection. The soil mulch is essen
tial not alone to secure satisfactory
yield. but potatoes need moisture to
hasten ripening. If they suffer for
moisture they are apt to be immature
and green at diggina time. 1t Is abso-
lutely essential to plant potatoes on
time and at the proper date.
Each locality has to work out Its
own best time and stick close to it
For early potatoes. in most cases 1t is
th, first week in May and for late po-
tatoes the last week in the same
month II cut seed is to be used for
dry-land conditions there should be
comparatively few sprouts to the hill
and but few eyes to the piece. A large
seed piece with one eye is ideal for
dry land.