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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-09-06

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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-09-06
MUSICAL
INSTRUCTION

MR.. EDWARD BLUM Err
Will resume his classes in Violin.
Piano and Harmony on Monday.
SepI. IL
ARRANGEMENTS for lessons may
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Sept g.
Studio: 81 Virginia Ave-. Island.
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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1916-06-15
THE JEFFERSONTAN

Doyle, was caught, in police raid, in Pensa-
cola, he was secretly transferred; and we
again treated the case as typically Roman.
When priest pointed out Gaynor to Gal
laher in order that Gallaher should know
whom to shoot; and when the priest then
quietly disappeared, never to be traced By the
Catholic police, we again saw the Roman sys-
tenn in operation; and we saw Gallaher shut
up in the asylum.
When the drunken priest murdered the old
station-keeper, in Illinois, and the church
rallied to the murderer proclaiming his in
sanity, the Catholic jury acquitted the priest,
and the church opened the door of the mon
astery to him, although monasteres are not
specially designed for the insane.
In Minnesota, December, 1915, q priest
named Lesches shot his bishop, Hebron.
What was done about it? Nothing. The
shooter was crazy, and the shoottee, was inno-
cent. Ronae's qOay!
A Catholic layman made knife thrust at
Cardinal Antonelli, in Rome, but never
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1916-06-15
PAGE FIVE

wrong, after the law has prohibited it.
Consequently the old Common Law does
not apply, and the cotton cannot be taken by
the State.
Isn't the violation of the Prohibition law in
the same class?
The sale of liquor is not wrong, IN itself.
It is wrong, because the lar forJids 1t.
In the language Of lawyers, it is not nahum
IN sc, but ma2uno pr0hibitum!
How, then, can the court legally confiscate
the property, and destroy it?
When a man is convicted for carrying a
concealed pistol the weapon is not confiscated
and destroyed.
Are not the cases son all fours?"
If the court confiscates the liquor, why not
the pistol?
It looks to me like some of our judges are
so frightened by what they think is tidal
wave in favor of this new jac1ass Prohibition
act, that they are forgetting the legal prn-
ciples taught them when they were reading
law"
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1916-06-15

Watch out for suits and prosecutions, if
valuable property is destroyed, Uithout legal
q0agr0nt
The United States licenses people to make
the stuff, builds warehouses to store it in,
measures it and certifies thereto, taxes it and
lives on the money; and employs a small army
OF Revenue officers to keep down the ire
pressiblc competition of the unlicensed gen.
tleman in the backwoods.
Therefore, |the goods" are straight, legiti-
mate goods.
Tile security Of the title IS virtuazly guar
anteed By LZnc1c Sam.
The State of Georgia can lawfully say that
the goods shall not be marked within her
jurisdiction; but can she destroy Uncle Sans
licensed goods?
That's the question; and, if some indignant
person-whosc property has been destroyed
by the ipse di9jt, the mere cocl-surc word, of
weather-vane ,Frdge-teAcs a suit or a
proSeout;on-OR BOGH-into Uncle Sans
Courts, something bad will happen to those
over-zealous cock-sure confscators and des-
troyers.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1916-06-15

New Edition of "The Story of France" by
Thos. Z. Watson. just off the press. Two
volumes, $3.50 the set. Handsomely bound,
giltstops, gilt lettered. This book is regarded
as standard by the French readers and schoI-
ars. The .jeffersonian Publishing Company,
Thomson, Ga
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1916-06-15
REPLY TO A JESUIT.
Another 'sAppeal 10 Fair Minds 81
CONTINUED from PAGE oNE.)

T. Holtgreye, was covered with 90 indictments
Tor sodomy, committed on his choir boys,
what became of the hideousscase?
The Catholic parents of those Catholic
boys were forbidden by the priests to permit
the boys to testify against Holtgreve, and the
loathsome wretch was transferred" to an
other pasture.
He died last year, and was given the most
effulgent glory Of wax-candle High Mass,
amid the mournful eulogies of his church
colleagues
: Can you imagine a Protestant minister con-
tlnuing to enjoy the honors of his church,
while % indictments for the most Infamous
of crimes were hanging over his head?
Can you fancy Bishop Gambler hushing up
a scandal, and protecting from punishment,
a Methodist preacher who had assaulted a
female member of his congregation at the
altar-rail of his church?
A court In New Orleans gave judgment for
$4,000 against the notorious Scott who was
Archbishop Blenl1's pet and secretary; and
the verdict involved transaction in which
q woman accused Scott and another priest
(Rouget) of swindling her out of that sum of
money.
What did Blen1k do to these scoundrels?
Nothing.
Rouget was eased off into obscurity, and
Scottl went his way to entrap another woman,
an Ignorant credulous doting old creature,
73 years old.
Scott persuaded the poor old simpleton to
throw over her own blood kindred and to
adopt him as her son and heir.
Scott is 40 years old; and the woman who
fell under his criminal influence has two
sisters who keep boarding house for living.
When the Savannah priest, SchadeWell, did
something which caused Catholic 1ayman to
invade Bishop Keileys mansion, and nearly
kill the priest with stick, what did Bishop
Kelley do to his pet?
''Transferred" him to a rural community,
in another part Of the State
Neither Schadewell nor his assailant APP
peared in court; and when the Romanized
grand jury met, it took no cognizance of this
assault aOith intent to naurTzer.
The Savannah papers did not dare to print
line about it, but they filled their columns,
day after day, with an outrageous effort to
create family scandal around the Baptist
minister, Rev. DR.. Pickard
The priest who was sent to Sparta, Georgia,
to administer religious consolation to the
Catholic wife of the brother of Alexander H.
Stephens, found time and opportunity to adj
minister different sort of consolation to a
colored lady, the result being one more
mulatto child in our midst
What was done to the priest?
He was transferred"
AT this very time, the Catholic mayor of
New York City is publicly exposing the
crimes Of the priests III relation to charity
institutions, and tie church Is backing the
CRIMINALS whose guilt has been made manifest
by their own talks over the telephone.
We Protestants do not emphasize the
crimes Of priests, eucept a0hen they logically
result from the Roman SyStem4
When Archbishop Ireland had been warned
Of the character Of his priest, Jajeski, but re-
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1916-06-15

touched the hardened libertine; and Pope
Plus TX. caused the Catholic zaynoan to be
put 10 DEATH
q believe there is a street in Macon named
after Pope Pho Mono: some of the name
glvers of that street were probably living i'll
'filthy concubinage," if Pho Mono is to be
taken for a good papal authority.)
(To Be Continued)
Have the Courts the Right 60
COnfiscate Whiskey, Wine,
and Beer, for MisdemeanOr
mot Metnw TN Sc?
I INDER the old Common Law of England,
it was customary to confiscate the
weapon, or the tools, means of which a
crime had been committed, il the crime was
m20zuno i'a sc; that is, IL it was u wrong in
itself, like murder, robbery, burglary, arson,
etc.
But does the custom apply to misdemeanors
which arc merely wrong, because prohibited
By Ian?
r Suppose the crossroads store-keeper is con-
victed of buying seed cotton, at night, and
hauling it off in his wagon, c0ntthe court con-
faScatc the cotton and the acdgon?
Of course not.
The purchase of unginned cotton is not
wrong in itself, and only becomes criminal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-24

selves ineffectively upon the French
front. Apparently the German military
staff is willing to make heavy sacrifices
at this juncture for the sake Of some
material gain for practical or moral re-
suit. A mere advancement of the line
without improving the strategic posi-
ton would not be worth the expendi-
ture of lives unless some necessity e1-
listed for a striking demonstration of
German field strength. Has that neces-
sity been created by the recent Russian
successes in Asia Minor? Is there do
nestle condition which requires costly
maneuver to stimulate enthusiasm and
restore confdences
If the French can check this advance
before it has reached Verdun it will
have been Of no practical importance
unless the French losses have been equal
to or greater than those of the Germans.
The true figures of the casualties will
doubtless never be known, at least while
the war continues, so that it is impossi-
Bile to determine whether the attrition
of the German ranks which is the main
object of the allies is fastened by this
new offensive.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-24
The Connecting Parkway Plan.

A plan of commendable features is
submitted to Congress by the commits
sion charged with the preparation of
the project of uniting the Rock Creek
and Potomac parks, to solve certain
problems of land condemnation which
have arisen in connection with this en-
terprise. The salient feature of the
new plan, as described in The Star YES
tcrday, is to cut new outlet for the
canal so that it will flow into the river
at point west of the creek mouth, leay-
ing the creek free of this intrusion and
relieving its mouth of the dam or lock
which forms a disfguring obstacle to
any proper park development of this
section. This change will also permit
q Strengthening of the lines of condem-
nation to make a more consistent park
way following the line of the creek
northward.
AS the commission notes in its report
accompanying the new project, seldom
has city so striking an opportunity
to clear away disfgurements to make
an attractive area. The conditions en-
veloping the lower creek valley have for
years been most unsightly and even in
sanitary. Two great park areas have
been separated by comparatively
slight stretch of unattrsctive streets
and byways, with the creek banks de-
spoiled by dumps and the space in part
filled with the temporary constructions
Of squatters. The combination of canal
mouth and necessarily untidy bust
ness establishments has been a cause
Of extreme chagrin and discomfort to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-24
Mr.. Bryan and Protection.

Mr.. Bryan, in signed article in the
Commoner, says that "the old issues are
passing; the new ones are here" He
mentions as the old issues the tariff, the
currency. popular election of United
States senator's, the primary system and
the income tax. He mentions as the
new issues, peace, prohibition and equal
suffrage.
Is the tariff issue passing? Is it likely
soon to passs Is there not the prospect,
on the contrary, of such an enlargement
of the issue in the near future as will
make the most exciting tariff campaign
of the past appear tame by comparison?
When Mr.. Bryan gives the Underwood
law praise he praises himself. He had
more to do with shaping it than ap-
peared at the time on the surface. His
friends in Congress he had friends
in both houses-consulted with him as
the work progressed, and adopted many
of his suggestions. When the measure
became law he looked on it and de-
clared it was good.
Then the war broke out. and upset
the apple cart. Even those democrats
who claim that but for the war the law
would have made good concede that the
war has so greatly dislocated business
everywhere that the law has not had
fair chance, and that changes in it may
be forced. Indeed, one very important
ehange-that relating to the sugar sched
ule-is soon to be made.
How many changes will he forced
when the war closest Ono has only to
consider that the war has affected all
of the industrial nations, and that, as a
result, all will have to readjust their
tariffs when peace is restored. to get
an idea of what we shall have to do in
that way. The law which was passed at
a time of universal peace, when a world
wide war was in nobody's calculations,
Of revenue or business encouragement
when the United States in company with
the other nations must start upon the
new course.
There is no risk in the prediction that
the new conditions will cause new tariff
alignments in this country of surpris-
ing and probably radical character Pro
lection as policy conservatively ap.
piled will find many new supporters.
The value of American markets will
take on an increased importance.
American wage scales will call more
loudly than ever for support. An opinion
has been expressed that the President
may turn up protectionist. Is Mr..
Bryan sure that he himself will not be
in that company:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-24
A National Guard Armory

The Association of Oldest Inhabitants,
at its meeting the other day, voiced
universal local sentiment when it
adopted resolution urging the early
enactment of legislation for the con-
struction of an armory for the District
National Guard. The urgency of this
need is not to be doubted, and the wis
dom of immediate legislation is appar-
ent in view of the prospect that at the
present session bill will be passed
which will effect an enlargement or at
least reorganization of the guard in
the process of its liberalization. The
National Guard of the District of Co
lumbia should be model in all respects
for the whole country, and it should
have an ideal equipment. For years.
however, it has been shunted about from
place to place, with never an adequate
home or facilities for drill. Instead OF
being attractive to the young men of
the city, the guard service has been made
uninviting by reason of the shabby,
makeshift provisions for its activities.
The pending bill is admirably calculated
to supply this deficiency, and it is to be
hoped that at an early opportunity Con-
gress will pass it so that the necessary
work can be begun speedily.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-24
The German Drive at Verdun.

Gen. Joffre, the French commander in
chief now faces the heaviest task put
upon him since he checked the retreat
of his forces at the Marine, and sue
ceeded after Il desperate fight in turn
ing the German advance into a with
orawal TO the Aisne. After several ten
tltiye attacks at various points ranging
from Alsacc to Flanders, the Germans
have concentrated in heavy ''drive"
against the French salient north of Yer
dun with unmistakable success In the
course of Il few hours of fighting the
Teutons have advanced their own lines
along front of about six miles for
depth of nearly two miles,, the largest
single gain since the beginning of the
trench warfare in the west.
Verdun is a vitality important strategic
point. Its capture was one of the earli-
est objectives of the German advance,
as it was recognized as commanding the
from Luxembourg and Lorraine. For
many months the French have held the
Germans off from the city itself with
its cncircling forts and have maintained
a continual menace against the German
communications. Should Ncrtun fall
now there would be a decided rearrange-
nent of tho battle line. No one can
predict just where the French formation
would rest in such an event. But most
important would be the moral effect of
this German achievement after so many
months Of virtual siege warfare with
opt result on either side.
1t has been frequently said during
his long period of blockade that it was
the policy of the allies to let Germany
"bleed to DEATH" to wear out the kaiser's
forces by permitting them to hurl them
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-24

those who have witnessed the neglect
of what should long since have been
turned into one Of the most attractive
features of the capitals parkway sys-
tenn.
Certain difficulties have prevented the
execution of the connecting park project.
The present report Of the commission
puts the matter in such shape that
there is no sound reason for further de-
lay. Indeed, as the commission says,
present action is highly desirable for
the sake of economy, as postponement
will only add to the eventual cost Of the
undertaking. It is due not only to the
public, in whose interest this parkway
is projected, but to the private owners
Of tho properties which lie in the way
Of the contemplated reservation, that
the condemnation be begun quickly, so
chat the necessary readjustment may be
effected without longer delay. This
present session should result in an en-
actment that will put the connecting
parkway in the line of early accomplish
ment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-24
The Evening Star Newspaper compan,
The Bull Moose Bluff.

The next important meeting OF the
bull moose leaders will take place i'll
New York in a few days, at which the
latest developments respecting Mr..
Roosevelt's presidential prospects will
be considered. Mr.. Roosevelt is travel
ing in the West Indies. but his interests
are in the hands of men who know his
wishes and purposes, and they are not
likely to take any step he will not ap-
prove At their head is George W. Per-
kins. successful business man, a COM
petent politician, very much concerned
about matters at present, for two rea-
sons He is sincere friend and ad
mirer of Mr.. Roosevelt, and he stands
to occupy very high Office in case of
bull moose success in November. In that
event, if common belief may be ac
cepted, he will be the next Secretary Of
the Treasury.
: This is taken from a current news
story:
Mfr. Perkins has heard already enough
to indicate to him that Col. Roosevelt is
just as popular, probably more popular,
than he was in 1912. He feels that the
falling off in the enrolled strength of
the progressive party is not especially
important, since most of the men who
: have returned to the republican party
or to the democratic party go back as
Roosevelt men still, and are ready to
vote for the colonel once more"
That the men who left the republican
party in 1912 to vote for Mr.. Roosevelt
that year and have since returned will
vote for him again if the opportunity
is afforded is altogether likely. But the
point of value is, have they returned
to the republican party with the ex-
press object of trying to bring about
that opportunity: Are they now repub-
licans only in name.
Mr.. Perkins speaks of men whothavc
returned to the democratic party as
Roosevelt men. Are there any suchs
Mr. Perkins and his friends are en-
= tirely within their rights in their re-.
newal of the bull moose movement. If
they can put over Mr.. Roosevelt at
Chicago. and later at the polls, it is their
privilege. This is a mighty free coun-
: try, and, politically, these are mighty
free times. The republicans have not
as yet selected their leader, and there
arc democrats who regret that precedent
and necessity have united to select
theirs. But nothing can be done in a
corner. A white light is beating upon
the whole situation; and what in the
sporting world is known as blaff. stands
hardly chance. When Mr.. Perkins
suggests that there arc men in both the
republican party and the democratic
party who are first of all Rooseveltians
he fills the public with a desire to be
shown.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-24

Salary announcements are being
made that indicate an utter indiffer
ence on the part Of managers to the
income tax a moving picture star may
have to pay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-24

A sparrow come a-hoppin'
In de chilly time O. year.
By de window he was stoppin'
Fob to chirp little cheer.
His head was tilted slightly
An he winked an shook his wing,
AM he seemed to say politely,
~ is g'ineter try to sing"
Now, he WASH no canary,
Nor no robin trillin' free.
His tune, it went contrary,
Always slidin' off de key.
But de chorus dat he started
Spread aroun' de neighborhood.
An he made us feel lighthearted
Cause he done de best he could.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-24
Matter of Sentiment.

"What makes you go in through the
kitchens"
81 don't know our servants very vel"
replied Mr. Cumrox. "Some way, the
front hall seems kind Of formal and dis
tant. Around at the kitchen steps
they've got an old door mat with 'Wel-
come on it."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-24

Whatever his sentiments may be there
is no reason to expect an American to
travel on an armed merchantmen for
the sake of testing out a proposition in
international law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-24
The Bold Offender.

Demonstration, you know, is the
thief of time"
"Yes," replied Senator Sorghum; "but
ordinary procrastination is only petty
offender. Filibustering looks to me like
a highway robber."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-24
Satisfactory Average,

Our fondest hopes will meet neglect
But general results we view
With thankfulness, as we inspect
The fears, likewise, that ne'er come
true.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-24

1t is unpleasant to lose old friends,
but after this months experience the
public should never trust another ground
hog.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-24
Added Irritation.

Doesn't it annoy you to receive an
anonymous letter."
YES" replied the patient citizen !;
"but Id probably be still more annoyed
if ] knew who wrote it."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-24
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PH1LANDER JOHNSON.
Ahead of His Resources.

"My boy Josh is actin right superior
these days said Farmer Corntosscl.
"Well, you know he's acquirin' won
derful education"
ayes. But he amt got it yet. I amt
goin' TO encourage him to run in debt
even fur his own opinion of hisself."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-24

A new wreck ON the New Haven road
adds another incident to a lengthy pro-
gram of investigation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-24

Those who expect harmony in the
democratic party hope that j. Bryan
will bc as strong for peace in st. Louis
as he is for peace in Europe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-24

No doubt Mr.. Brandeis welcomes the
opportunity offered by this investiga-
ton to have any lurking gossip cleared
away.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-24

Tammany's attitude continues to he
considered in spite of the reports which
have been issued from time to time in
the past that its power was at an end.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-24

When New York city gets new post
master all the politicians of both par
ties naturally stop, look and listen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-24

There is not much doubt that if mill
tarisn7 we're to become inevitable the
people would prefer domestic product
to an imported article.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-24

Senator La Toilette is not standing
back for any leap year demonstrations
from the 1916 nomination.