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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-06

entity. In the Democratic conven-
ton, every vote but one was re-
corded for Woodrow Wilson. In
both cases. the Conventions might
have nominated one the first day
and gone home. Nevertnelesu.
both oi them found plenty Of oc-
cupatiun in discussing their plat
forms and other party matters.
The leaders of the Progressive
Convention even went 10 the Al
most unheard Of length OF encour-
aging discussion OF the platform
from the floor, including the dy-
Mantle issue OF a prohibition
plank. All the Conventions show
cd disposition 10 manufacture
business so AS TO keep the dele
gates occupied. The Democrats
were charged with hanging on be-
cause the people Of.St. Louis had
subscribed for circus OF four
days, and would not accept less.
The Pro2reSsives waited 10 see
how the Republican cat jumped.
The Republicans were busy in try
ing 10 make up SlaIes which per-
ished before they could be smash
ed.
As a spectacle. all three Conven-
tons were striking and entertain
Ing. They welcomed unusual
amounts Of cheering. fag-waiving
and provisioning eliminating in
the remarkable Northumberland
cheering for oosevelt In the Pro-
Eressive Convention. These dem
onstrations were not altogether
artificial. In several of the Coz
ventions, state delegations or dele
gates used the noise method OF
impressing upon the Convention
and the country. that they were
absolutely determined 10 follow a
line Of policy.
Notwithstanding the accusations
of boss leadership, which were
freely brought against all three
Conventions, these political regl-
ments OF thousand members
each proved the value and neceS-
sity OF great Quadrennial party
meetings. They showed the truth
of the argument that the Conven-
ton enables men to get acqualnt-
ed with each other and TO learn
the spirit OF other states. The
Convention is also the only prac-
ticable means of registering sec
ond choices, and Of making those
combinations of candidates from
various sections which strengthen
a ticket and aid in harmony. TAX
ing ii altogether, the National
Convention. as a means Of eX-
pressing party principles and
singing out party leaders is
stronger in 1916 than it has been
for many years.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-06
.PROCRESSIvES ON
HUGHES COMMIT TEE

NEW YORK, July 5. - Charles +.
Hughes, here on d two days trip from
mis- summer home al BridEehalnpton.
today approved The proposal Of his adj
viscrs to have IL liberia | representation
of the Progressive party on his cam
paign committee. This committee rir-
iually will have entire charge Of the
campaign.
The tentative program calls for 4
committee of seventeen, OF whom len
will be mem bers Of the executive COM
miItee of the Republican national COM
mittee. OF The remaining seven, prob
ably five will be Progressive leaders.
The personnel of both the executive
committee and the campaign commit
ice probably will be announced within
The next few days, As we'll AS The Selec.
ton Of Il treasurer eand d secretary OF
rhr national committee.
In A long conference with Chairman
William r. Wilcox. Mr. Hughes also
outlined his proposed program provid-
ing for the opening of the campaign
with a five weeks trip to the Pacific
coast, beginning carly in August.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-06
CLASS LEGISLATION

The administration is congratulating
itself over the very satisfactory re-
turns from the income tax law. The
law a; present is as fair as the Demo-
cratic party is capable OF producing,
but In its extremity for more revenue
1t proposes 10 perpetrate rank injus-
tlce in the new revenue bill which is
about completed in committee. 1t has
resorted to class legislation in taxing
wealth. This would probably pass. but
for the fact that it seeks to make
wealth pay a disproportionale share
OF the public burden. This is done by
exemptIng from taxation class OF the
population abundantly able 10 pay
taxes. The object Is quite plain. The
exempted class is by far the larger. 50
that the scheme revealed is 10 court
the votes of the many at the expense
of soaking the few. To double the
existing income tax was easy. TO ra-
duce the exemption limit from $4,000
to $1,000 would have been. just. It
would not have been popular. a sal
aried man in receipt of $1,000 a year
would not be unduly burdened by an
annual income tax of $40, per cent
OF the excess over the exemption limit.
Such tax would yield a very large
revenue; it would make it unnecessary
to double the rate.
There is another feature OF the rev.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-06
MERELY a SUBTERFUGE

The Democratic party Is now pro-
Tossing 10 be marching toward the
solution OF the tariff question through
it's tariff commission scheme. which. II
claims, will take the tariff out of poll
tics, 1t is plainly an attitude OF evas'
lion of a confession Of the failure OF It's
peculiar economic views on the SUD
ject. The tariff can never be taken
out OF politics by any such subterfuge.
In the current issue Of the North
American Review some very pertinent
conclusions are set forth on this very
question by James B. Reynolds, who
was member Of the Taft tariff COM
mission. He presents the facts and
fallacies OF the commission plan OF
solving the problem. The facts stated
BY Mr.. Reynolds are Of value in cor
recting many MISUNDERSTANDING re-
garding the tariff commission plan in
general. For example, 1t is Important
to know, as the writer points out, that
none OF the European bodies dealing
with tariff schedules were made up
OF the kind OF men who alone would
be permitted to serve il the Ralney
tariff commission bill should become
"A law. This bill would prohibit the
selection OF practical men engaged in
any. line Of business affected by the
tariff. What line of business Is not
more or less affected by the tariff?
So the appointees. under the Rainey
bill. would of necessity be college pro-
fessors. professional economists, pro-
fesslonal theorists, professional doctrin-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-06
BIC INCREASE IN
MEAT IMPORTS

WASHINGTON. July 5.-Heavy de-
creases Of brpadstuffs but marked IN
crease in meat and dairy products Tea
tured the May footstuf export trade
Of the United States. Statistics is.
sued tonight by the department Of
commerce, showed breadStuffs exports
had fallen Off $1,000 ono compared TO
May of last year while meat and dairy
products Increased s9n0n.n and min
eral oils showed an increase OF S5.OOQ.-
0m Total breadstuffs and meat eX-
ports for May amounted 10 Sll1.1I5.-
925. an increase Of sS.000,N0o over that
month year ago.
Gasoline. naphtha. rPssiduim, fuel
oil, lubricating oil. and other similar
products showed an increase OF S25,-
0n0,n00 while fresh beef exports in.
creased $S.000,000.
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may be pleased to indulge in that Sig
nalizes the President as. having kept
lie ont OF war" will be more than pal
anced bv the more definate recognition
'bv the country Of the constant turmoil
he has kept US in.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-06
UNCLE
P r O S P E R I T Y

When man is poor, and wealth or
fame seems far beyond his hope and
aim, he is SO unobtrusiye then. he
makes hit with fellow men. He saws
his wood and mows his. hay, and has
a modest. winning way. and all his
course OF conduct shows he doesn't.
5fatuous, suppose that III from mum
blamed universe would stop. He
strives to earn his weekly checks. ami
80 a credit to his sex: But when his
eager, strained feet have landed him
In Easy street, his head swells up, he
-. :s<CopyrtKht 1915. BY q
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-06

President Wilson said in his Fourth
Of July speech that getting our hght-
ing blood up was "tne wrong way ana
not The right way" Of securing rights
Well. who vas it that allowed his per
sonal anger against Huerta to- run away
with cooler judgments:
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Ripping Rhymes.

chesty grows. and OF his stake he
braes and blows. he sneers at man
who have not grown as big a bundle
as his own He flaunts the package
he has made. and keeps himself on
dress parade. and loads his wife and
silly girls with silks and clankinE
gold and pearls till people wish he'd
lose his roll. and be the oldtime sim
pie soul. Prosperity. when 1t arrives.
oft ruins good and useful lives. When
Fortune hammers al our door, il turns
good fellows into bores.
oIHa Matthew AdnmAl
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-06

Now. We presume. withdrawing from
Mexico and negotiating" with Carranza
will DO hailed by the Democrats as an
other great diplomatic victory" But,
as Rudyard KiplinE would say, that will
be another story"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-06

Tho fatalities in the United states on
Tuesday may not have cQuallcd those Of
Nerdun. but il was an unnecessary en-
penditure Of life in the cause Of patrI-
otlSm.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-06
Women's
Strap Slippers
So $3.50 So $3.50

About the prettieSt and daintieSt
Summer Footwear is shown in our
handsome New Strap Slippers.
All the comfort of the lower cut
footwear without The slipping al
the heel of Gaping at the side.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-06

Those who lost a few fingers on the
Fourth are now believers in safety
first" while some had TO nc killed 10 be
convinced.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-06

Carranzas answer Is plausible. but il
would he we'll 10 keep one eye on The
crafty Mexican.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-06

Even The weather man made good on
independence Day.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-06

The StoEics have been playing this
week with an umpire handicap.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-06

Better do a little training fur that
march on Loyalty Day"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-06

Gompers will ind in Mexico will be in
the armies.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-06

1t looks like another hukc on strict
accounla hillty."
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-06

THE LESSON OF THE NATIONAL CONVENTIONS

They Necessity of Great Quadrenna Party Meetings
By ALBERT BUSHNELL HART
Professor of Government Harvard University
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-06

The guns Of t.uropo's Gettysburg still
thunder.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-25
REV. DR.. W. w. CAMPBELL
DIES AT WILMINGTON
Founder of Westminster Church in
Washington Succumbs at the
Age of Eighty-Four.

Rev DR.. William W. Campbell, first
pastor of the Westminster Presby-
terrain Church of this city, died last
Thursday at his home in Wilmington.
Del. Funeral services were held Sat-
urday.
DR.. Campbell was eighty-four years
old. He was a native of Uniontown,
Pa. His first charge was at Paramount.
in what was then Virginia and is now
West Virginia. Following the civil war
he came to the National Capital and
founded Westminster Church. occupy
ing it's pulpit for many years. He later
filed charges in Baltimore, Nashville
Tenn: Delphi, Ind; Huntington, Union =
Vile. New Castle and Gettysburg. Pa,
and Aberdeen, Md. In 1S7S-1SSO he oc-
cupied the chair of Hebrew. Greek and
ancient history at the Pennsylvania
State College. He had lived in Will
mington since 1887.
His wife. four sons, a sister and one
daughter, Mrs. J. d. Thompson of this
city, are living.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-25
HERMAN B. DURYEA DIES;
NOTED RACING FIGURE
American Won Triumphs on Eng
1ish Turf-Associated With
Harry Payne Whitney.

SARANAC LAKE. N. Y, January %.
Herman B. Duryea, for many years a
prominent figure in American racing
and yachting circles, died here today.
Mr.. Duryea, in association with Harry
Payne Whitney, owned a number of
famous racing horses. In 1914 his
Durbar II won the English derby. be-
ing the fourth American-owned horse
to win that classic event Another
triumph on the English turf for the
American sportsman was his victory
at Newmarket in 1912, when Sweeper
II won a spectacular race.
Mr.. Duryea maintained stables in
England, France and America and was
a deputy steward of the American
Jockey Club.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-25
URGES THAT SUFFRAGE
Be SOUGHT BY DISTRICT
P. T. Moran Also Argues for Local
Representation in Senate
and House.
Addresses Midcity Association-or-
ganization Plans to Aid Red
Cross Membership Campaign.

In order that our children may not
be slaves in the District of Columbia
as we have been before them." p. T
Moran. president of the Chamber of
Commerce, urged representation in
Congress and the franchise for the
citizens of the District of Columbia,
speaking last night before the Mid
city Citizens Association meeting, at
1909 eth street. His views of what
should be done contemplated repre-
sentation in the House and Senate. and
he was in favor of constitutional
amendment making it possible.
On his Endorsement of the firemen and
police pension bill, now pending in Con-
gress. the association expressed itself
in favor of the measure and promised
to work for it. A resolution was in
troduced by James Toomey and adopt
ed, declaring:
THAT our association feels that the
loyal work of our policemen and fire.
men should be substantially and per-
manently recognized; therefore. we IA
vor an adequate pension and retire.
ment law for the policemen and fire.
men of the District, and it is our belief
that H. r. bill No. $3.50 contains the
best features of such a law and meets
with the hearty approval of this asso-
ri 1finn'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-25

Board of Trade expresses it's disap-
prevail of the change proposed by House
bill 1892 to place the appointment and
removal of employees of the Public LII
brary in. the hands of the Commission.
ers of the District of Columbia. and
recommends that there be no change at
the present time in the law of 1896.
whereby it is provided that the trus-
tees shall appoint librarian and that
the librarian shall appoint such as
sistants as the board shall deem neces-
sary to the proper conduct of the Ii
brary"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-25
Joseph Cassidy Is Paroled.

COMSTOCK, n. Y, January 25.-Jo-
seph Cassidy. formerly prominent in
New York city politics. who was con-
victed of bartering for the nomination
of exCongressman William Willett
as a supreme court justice, was re-
leased from Great Meadow prison by
the parole board today and left on a
noon train for New York Willett's
case was considered, but final action
was deferred.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-25
To Address Republican League.

At a meeting of the District of CO.
lumbia Republican League. J. Finley
Wilson, president, and Jabez Lee. Sec
rotary, this evening at Second Baptist
Church, Sd street between II and /
streets northwest. speeches are to be
made by Harry Wardman. Jabez Lee,
Aaron Bradshaw, Rev. W. Bishop john
son. Rev. S. L. Corrothers. DR.. Edward
Williston, DR.. Charles H. Marshall and
DR.. Peter Willis Price.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-25
Report Is Adopted.

On motion of Homer Skeels. mem
Der of the committee. the report was
adopted and copies were ordered sent
to the District Commissioners and the
House and Senate District committees.
Following the reading of the report
lengthy discussion took place. F. B.
Linton favored keeping the schools out
of politics. He said the teachers would
come to fear possible changes in the
public schools when new Commission
ers came in, similar to the former feel
ing of federal employees when presi-
Dental administrations changed.
Robert l.. Lerch said that II there was
one system in the District of Columbia
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-25

decided to push the work OF installing
telephones as rapidly as possible in this
section. as people are urgent in their de-
mands for telephone service. The fo,-
lowing were elected directors: William
Eads Miller, Arthur F. Burgess, Warren
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-25
Not Necessary to Take Action.

Proposals of the board of CoTmis
sioners that conArl of the vblic
schools be given into it's hands was
presented to the association in a CON-
lmunication from a sister organization.
President A. ]. Driscoll called attention
to the fact that the Mid-city Citizens
Association is already on record by it's
action of last April in favor of giving
such control into the hands of the board
of Commissioners
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-25
Disapproves the Change.

Your committee believes that the cur
tailment of the powers and RESPONSE
bility vested in the trustees of the Ii
brary by the law of 1896. which is
sought by the radical changes proposed
in House bill 1882, would not be in the
best interests of the library. but that
on the other hand it is the part of wis
dom to continue the control of the Ii
brary as now, in the hands of repre-
sentatives of the community whose la
bors secured its creation and its de-
velopment. and who may confidently
be expected to continue their good
work II II may be done, under existing
law. Your committee recommends the
following resolution:
Resolved. That the Washington
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-25
Frigate Constitution as Memorial

Senator Gallinger of New Hampshire
has introduced a resolution asking the
Secretary of the Navy to report on the
cost of restoring the frigate Constitu-
ton. now lying in the Boston harbor,
as memorial.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-25
To Cooperate With Red Cross.

The association also appointed COM
mittee of three to cooperate with the
National Red Cross in its efforts to in
crease membership in that organiza-
ton during membership week." jan
uary 81 to February 6. W. E. Den
finger, James Toomey and George Uri-
colo were designated as the committee.
They will invite members of the Mid
city Association to become members of
the Red Cross.
Martin Meenehan, Maurice Abramson.
Oscar Nauck, w. C. Zimmerman. S. r.
Upper and Thomas r. Dewdney were
elected to membership. Plans were an
nounced for the annual dinner of the
association, which will be held tomor-
row night at the st. James Hotel. Com
missioners Newman, Brownlow and
Kutz- and Representative Robert N.
Page, chairman of the subcommittee on
District appropriations of the House
appropriations committee, will be the
principal speakers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-25

NJ McNar, Mr.. Daley. W. c. Mills.
Philip Goode. Matthew II. Middleton snd
Thomas Z. Reed officers are: President.
William Eads Miller: vice president,
Arthur F. Burgess: secretary trea Surer,
NJ. NJ. North: general manager. Warren
NJ. :icNair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-25

Herndon Phone Company Directors.
Special Correspondence of The Star
HERNDON, Va, January %. The
Farmers Telephone and Telegraph Com
pany. at its annual meeting yesterday,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-25
FOR SOME CHANGE
IN SCHOOL CONTROL
Tak0ma Park Citizens Favor
Plan if Politics Is
Eliminated.
BELIEVE THAT TEACHERS
SHOULD HAVE PROTECTION
Association Also Urges Reduction in
Number of Members of Board
of Education.

The Takoma Park Citizens Associa-
ton last night favored, in part, the
proposition of the District Commission
ers to transfer the control of the pub
lie schools from the board of education
| to themselves.
Believing that the proposed bill in
cludes features which are an improve
ment over the present law, the organ
lzation adopted the report of its COM
mittee on education, which favors these
changes, provided the bill can be so
worded as to protect effectively teach
ers and all other employees of the Dis
trict school system from the influence
of politics. either party or municipal"
After carefully considering the prop
osition of the Commissioners and the
arguments before the subcommittee on
educa ton of the House District COM
mittee recently of both District off,
Gals and the members of the board of
education, the committee on education
ing held in the Takoma Park branch
of the Washington Public Library, 9Th
and Cedar streets northwest.
Committees Recommendations.
The report was presented by H. C..
Gore, chairman of the committee, the
other members of the committee being
DIR. D. n. Shoemaker, Homer Skeels and
William F. Wight, all of whom were
present and took part in the discussion
which followed the reading of the re-
port and it's recommendations.
The report stated that the features
Of the proposed legislation which the
committee favors are:
THE removal from the Supreme Court
of the District of the power of the ap-
pointment of the board of education
and executive function.
1.-THE yesting Of it in the hands of the
executive officers of the District, thus
centering control of all school, execu-
tive and administrative authority under
one head.
"The reduction in the nupaber of mem
bers of the board of education from
nine to five members"
The committee, however. disagreed
with the recommendation OF the Com
missioners in regard to the appoint
ment of the superintendent or director
of education and would have this Off
cial appointed by the board OF educa-
ton, as is the practice in the majority
of cities comparable to Washington.
The committee approved that the ap-
pointment of all teachers be made by
the board of education on the recon-
mendation of the superintendent, as is
the present practice. with the addi-
tionai recommendation that the same
course should be followed in case of
the colored assistant superintendent;
and it also approves the extension of
the civil service to all other employees
of the school system.
Report Is Adopted.
On motion of Homer Skeels, mem
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-17
This Mission Dining Room Suite

Consisting Of Buffet, Extension Table,
five Diners and an Arm Chair All made
of solid oak Fumed Oak finish. Price
$44.75. Terms to suit your convenience.
The,suite is made of all oak
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-17
Construction

We lay stress the that piece embod-
led in this Dining Room Suite is built in workman
like Shoddily made furniture is not cheap at
any price, you that in the building
OF has overlooked. The cabinet
the stability of the suite
lifetime Of service-nothing but selected oak
lumber in It's construction
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-17

Of Mr. William H. Perry to be placed
in the Arch following the request ex-
pressed in Mrs. Perry's will. Mr..
Morris recently contracted with the
executors to do this relief and was
engaged upon making small sketch
of this relief at the time of his I'M
timely death. 1t Is very sad that he
should not have lived to have made
this relief, for he hoped and we hoped
that it might be work Of art by a
Bridgeport boy to carry down to flu
ture ages his own artistic distinction
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-17
Two pieces of Furniture in One

Practcability furniture is the thought of today
and surely this 8 about practical piece Of fur
nture as you could think Of You have all the con-
veniences of a wardrobe Plus those Of chiffoner,
all in this piece of furniture. - ,,4-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-17
nd teams have been formed in New

Haven and Waterbury also. The first
game in this city will be played sun
day afternoon at o'clock at Seaside
park with the Sarsf1elds Of New Ha-.
ven. and all interested are invited to
witness the contest.
For those who do not know the game
it is sufficient to say it resembles the
American game of hockey, which was
derived from the oldor hurting. The
Bridgeport boys have been in practice
for several weeks and expect to give