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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-23

eve OF It's dobasCment under the cor
rupting system Of grating ConSulS,
prcdaCcouS contractors. dcpraVlnS pa
irons and the free circus plus free
bread. The same dangers lie in walt
for every people. in every age.
Those dangers are dual. They may
be summed up in the forces OF pro-
grcss and conservatism, which are al
ways and inevitably at war, which are
potentially destructive as either Sc
cures undivided control of the State.
which are both good and constructive
only when each balances perfectly The
energy of the other. Conservatism.
embodied in dispersed, uncoopera-
tive. rural population. Stagnates a
people into apathy and helplcssncss.
The progress that goes with greatly
centralized ownership Of land. Of win
urban populations overwhelmingly pre-
ponderanI. tends 10 self destruction
by its very impetus. rushing onward
untrammelcd. uncontrolled.
Germany discerncd the danger ana
achieved the safeguard. throughout
the kir/d oms of the Empire. BY the
establishment in security Of small land
holders, perhaps the most numerous
class in the world quote from the
London Times of August End, 1913:
Farms worked by their owners:
Great Britain, 1857 per cent; France,
80 per cent: United States. "a per
cent; Germany. Sol per cent Those
small land owners became the check
upon the destructive factors that had
gained TOO great an impetus.
But the job was only half completed
SO long as the Landsman, the farmer
was expert only in production, he was
nothing more than a helpless. defense
less clod. fated 10 prove constantly
the victim and the prey of the experts
in buying and selling, OF the all-power.
full commercial classes whose rApacity
was enhanced. whose possibilities for
the ultimate disruption Of the body
polite were increased, by the very
numbers and activities Of the pro-
ducers.
Germany emancipated its farmers at
blow by the establishment Of Its
Laudwirtschaftsrath In every section.
the farmers are organized into local
associations, or oranges. which are
In turn affiliated with bodies more
centralized and compact. all carrying
to its logical end system providing
common protection; assembly and dis
tribution Vi market Information; and
ultimately efficient craftsmanship.
through which every farmer is enabled
to dispose Of his products promptly
safely and for the highest market
price obtainable at the time best suit
ing his resources for sale. Germany
has fought its titanic war for TWO
years from the immOvable base pro-
vidod by that tremendous oreanlza-
ton. II is Germany's Gibraltar.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-23

necessary to the attempt of the Demo,
cratic chairman OF the Military com,
mittee, Mr.. Hay, OF Virginia, 10
destroy military discipline in order TO
enable friend 20 vent his spleen. The
clause which called forth the the veto
relieved retired officers from liability
TO service and from military discipline,
II was designed simply to enable Gen.
Ainsworth TO publish a hood attack
ing his time-honored enemy. Gen.
Wood. But Representative Hay has
not been the only offender In this re-
spect, because il is just upon such
lines that SO much Of the legislation OF
this administration has been based.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-23
SOUND ON PROTECTION.

Mr.. Charles Evans Hughes made the
protective tariff principle OF the Re-
publican party the salient feature Ut
his speech at San Diego. California.
where he protested against the indus.
trial Gripping legislation OF the Demo
cratic administration, which was any
thing but sound American policy. Long
ago Mr.. Hughes proved his devotion TO
protection. His Youngstown address
in the first Taft campaign-which was
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-23

This Summer. and this month.
should bring the lnauGnraQ0n OF an
experiment in marketing directly from
producer TO consumer. through me
agency Of the Parcel Post, that is Of
supreme importance TO practically oil
the one hundred millions who consu-
tute the population OF the continental
United States.
The Parcel Post was adopted Tor
the purpose Of reducing the cost OF
living. There was 10 be direct deal
ing between the farmer and the con-
sumner. This was 10 bring higher
price to the producer and ahoru Il
lower price 10 the consumer. II was
pointed out that the Parcel Post does
all this in the European countries, ana
that it would also do it here.
But has il? No; il has not.
Why not? Because it required a SyS
tenn under which it could be rendered
effectively operative. No such system
is in operation in the United States,
As a result our Parcel Post is a fall
urc.
1t there any necessity for it remain
ing a failure? No; for an effective
system has been proposed and has
proved a success.
For the express purposes OF holdlnS
further demonstrations OF THIS plaH'
Congress- puassed an amendment 10
the Posl-office Appropriation BIZ: For
those purposes, LOO, the Admlnlstra-
'tion al Washington undertook 10 ciear
the way through the Post Office, FACT
litatinC action for completion OF the
experiment in order that. upon lis con-
clusion and upon report OF results
measures could be taken for Inaugural
ton Of the system on more general
scale.
The plan. in word, realizes prac-
tically the original hope-thus lar dis
apuointed-that the Parcel Post would
give TO the consumer in the city vege'
tables. fruits and various meat pro-
ducts which would be really ircsh ~
prices less than no is accustomed 10
pay, yet sufficiently high to make the
transactions profitable 10 the producer
on the farm, to pay him adequate re-
turns upon his output. anu 10 rehorr
him as we'll as his city consumer lnde,
pendent of the destructive 1aCtoTs ol
chance and the middlemar.
The demonstration was 10 oe DIS
1inctly typical. although very severe
test. But it is OF moment no" only as
being the promise OF extensions IN ;ne
future that are vital TO the well betnE
Of the nation. Conditions Apply nero
that are as grave as were those prr-
yailinc in Germany at the time when
rhe fabric OF German society was
mensced 'bv the teachings Of Karl
Mary and Ferdinand LasCelles-as
crave indeed. as those OF Rome when
the proud title Of Roman was on the
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-23
RIVER NEWS

The Ruth which was due to arrive
here yesterday morning az 10 o'clock
enroute from Pittsburgh to rGrkers-
burg was considerably late, not arriV-
ing here until late last night The
Liberty left on time at 1880 a. &c.
for Matamoras. Both boats, however.
are being delayed at points below on
account Of the low water. there. Be-
low the McMechen dam last night at 5
o'clock there was only stage OF l
foot inches. The local pool con-
tanned feet 3 inches.
Tho Tell City is the only boat to de-
part from the local wharf today. II is
due to arrive here carly this morning
enroute from Pittsburgh to Charles
ton. The Liberty is due in at o'clock
tonight from Matamoras.
Thursdays boats include the depar.
ture OF the Liberty at 1870 q. m. on
its regular weekly run to Marietta and
the Ruth early in the morning for
Pittsburgh.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-23
DAVIS ". VA. MAN
IS ELECTROCUTED
Special dispatch to the 1nteIllsencer.

Special dispatch to the 1ntellIeencer.
ELKINS, ". Va, Aug. 22.-James
Lambie. employed by the Davis Light
Company. was instantly killed last
night while making some repairs TO
an electric light wire. following the
most severe electrical storm in the
city's history, houses being struck
and considerable damage done 10 the
plant of the West Virginia Pulp and
Paper Company. A wife and three
children survive Mr.. Lambie.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-23
TUESDAY, AUGUST %, 1916.


A
Owing its length which reported to the
state printed but outline Of the epuo
comprehensive the force OF
press and party The document
of the present campaign National as well
State impressiveE presented together WIN
achievements Republican
Virginia neucer prints the platform in " IN another
OF this issue give 1t the fullest ccuon anu na "F "
Of the caumn Of the State
epec future and whose
record is nothing but the chronicle OF obstruction ana
stagnaing Of its Development The chief
points o the platform summarized.
After dealing with the mistakes and the napac " the ec party
policies and waseu and humiatns
and prosae expenditures Of the
peoples its aed recognition OF the couns deeneSs cooa
preparedness programme the
the uhlment of the constructive
pledged platform 1872 which written
history of
spirit challenges the West Virginia Democracy to effectively dis
pute
points proof
Compensation
laws
effective and safety of the and factory
1t arors handling labor will
injure man Virginia.
The public
Service
Of selfish
mate exploitation of natural
question exhaustey
the
complete rndaon
reflections of the vituperatiye Democratic platform.
The Of party regard Is
promises pledges explicitly maintains
the policy of the to indirect
extensively
Legislation business
of that branch the in The nubc and
laws In this the
charges OF the
the provident character of he partys
StaedeparmenS, both appointive
The and
Nhe constructive achievements Of this
definite maions
attaches and other
declares
the prohibition amendment
legislation Republican
statute books.
governing
added greatly
powers
primary
admit the participation
Of candidates.
consistent with
Finally
Hatfield
Insulting challenge unreseved unquahedy
his period influence beneficial
excelled in the history Of West Virginia
Virginia appeals o
stewardship
kdnusnce IN power
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-23

all. 1t provides for shipping board.
whose members are 10 have salaries OF
$500 a year each. for numerous clerks
messengers and other employees; and. 1t
takes k5o.000.000 from the treasury
Regardless Of ships, these sections
arouse the admiration Of all true pa
iriots. Whatever effect it has on sea
borne commerce It will create many
desirable jobs for deserving Democrats.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-23

Tho public schools OF Wheeling will
reopen soon. and in view Of the scourgc
% intantilH paralysis arflir'inC other
communities preventive measures should
he taken here in the examination OF the
physical condition Of all pupils.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-23

AZ President Wilson said mo COM
mission shall pay Providence 10 me-"
IS 1t possible that he Will rcrudate all
the hedging influences that have been
thrown around him?
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-23

The revolt Of the Southern Senators
over the immigration bill is one way OF
expressing the growing rrvulsion OF feel
ing in that section against the Prcsi-
dent.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-23

Applying ono os Professor Wilson f
doctrines. wn are not suffering from the
heat. We only imagine It; merely a
psychological condition. The thcrmom-
cter is afflicted with stale of mind"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-23

suppose the woman surraGlstS were
raising IL fund for the Wilson campaign.
lust what would Senator Thomas, or
Colorado, think of shat"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-23

Tho writer Of the note threatening the
life Of Mr.. Hughes, and warning him OF
the date and place Of execution Is far
Too conSid"rata To he m"nacinH.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-23

Tho recent ordination OF Chicago
pastor marks the progress made by
former Pennsylvania saloon-kceper from
the bar 10 the pulpit.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-23

The arrival OF Lady de Battle in New
York is reminiscent of the furore she
once created as Lily LanIry, tho famous
beauty, which was-well, some ycaru
ago
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-23

If NE are To Withdraw our troops from
Mexico is L possible tho adminlstra-
ton is waiting for permission Of Car
rama to move
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-23

EumanIa.s foresight discounts EUl-
caria's rrcduli,y IN. The first successes
Of the central powers.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-23

The "StoEicS' present show of form
shows what they might have done
earlier in the season if they had tried
d little harder.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-23

Tho allies arc getting in their hardc Il
licks before the snow flies.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-23
River StarM

PITTSBURGH, August az -. go.
DAVIS ISLAND DAM-3.2 feet. sta
tionary: clear.
STEC BENVILLE36 feet; sth-
tinnary: clear.
PARKERSBURG - 3 feet, stationary;
clear.
MORGANTowN--7 feet, stationary
clear.
OIL CITY, inches stationary
cloudy.
wARREN--.S foot stationArR AleaF.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-23

Come to think about It there Is some-
thing In that ship purchase bill. after
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-23

We MUST RESTORE THE FARMERS TO THE
BALANCE OF POWER

In Him Alone Rests Hope Escaping the Fate of the Nations
Themselves Into the Abyss of Capitalization
BY DAVID LII L
American Dccac to the International Institute ri Agriculture
Author of Let There Be Light
Smyrna times., 1916-09-06
GuNNERs FIND 'REEDlEs' sCARCI
Reeds Not Ripe Enough for the Birds
to Grow dump as Yet

Reeds Not Ripe Enough for the Birds
to Grow dump as Yet
With the opening of the reed bird
season Friday. scores of hunters
flocked to the marshes along the Del
aware river in New Castle County.
All day long the marshes rang with
the sound of the gun. the hunters
having made their appearance in their
raid on the birds early Friday morn
ing. The gunners reported a scarcity
of reed birds. and not only this. but
they are not fat However. il is ex-
pected that with the progressing Of
the season, the birds will become more
numerous and fatter The erection
of the new Industrial plants is depict
ing to shooting grounds near Whining
ton and gunners have to travel farther
than usual to get to the "reedie
feeding grounds. The reeds are not
ripe enough for the birds. II was
expected that the reedies would be
more plentiful in view Of the Federal
Migratory Bird law which protected
these birds for year or more. but
/ rivermen report that so far the iocks
of reed birds on the meadows in this
region are not large. Sportsmen pro
badly will be able to find a good day 8
shooting on the meadows, but few OF
them will be able to fill their game
bsgs in an hour or two as was possible
when the reedies were thick. few
years ago. Grounds along the river
on the New Jersey side have been shut
off to the public by the acquiring oi
riparian grants by munition compan'
les. The birds are bringing about
dollar to 81. 25 a dozen.
Smyrna times., 1916-09-06
DELAWARE FRUIT GROWERS
FORM STATE ORGANIZATION
WILLIAM D. DIXON.Ot WOOOSOOe
IS NAMED PRESIDENT OF CLUB
Will lake up ard Encourage the Pro-
per Packing Grading and Market
ing OF the fruit Advertise

Will Take Up and Encourage the Pro-
per Packing Grading ard Market
ing OF the fruit WillAdvettise
Fruit growers from different parts
Of the State met in Dover " edresday
at the ca. If the State Board OF Agrl-
culture. TO discuss tho proper pack
ing grading and marketing Of fruits,
as it applies to Delaware's new law.
The principal speaker Of the meeting
was b. ID. Van Buren, Of the United
States Department of Agriculture.
His talk was Of proper packing, grad
ing and marketing. pointing out the
necessity for such in order 10 secure
the best results He stated that inn
proper packing ami grading had proved
"a detr.mcut In many ca~e~. Among
those who took part In the discussion
We're Prot Charles a. McCue and
Dean II IL Hayward Of Delaware
College; IS VI Dixon +. NJ Soper.
W. T.. Peach. Barrett Conner. New
ton l.. Grubb $. H. Derby and John
Wesley Tay.o aIl apple and fruit
growers As the result of the con
ference. AN organization u be known
as the Fruit Growers Association Of
Delaware. was organized. with the
following officers: President. William
NJ. Dixon Noodside; vice presidents,
W z. Peach, Mermaid: F. &. Ban
croft Kent county; Alyan Bacon,
Sussex county; secretary. +. l..
Richardson. Rising sun. At later
meeting of the organization com
mtteee consisting of Prof M-Cue.
Herbert L. Richardson. +. c. Ban
croft and County Agent Zimmerly.
was appointed to draft constitution
and bylaws The object of the as
soication as outlined in the organiza-
tion was to advertise and standardize
Delaware products. The next meet
ing Of the assoc alton will be held in
Dover September l3.
In commenting upon the organiza-
tion of the Fruit Grower $ Association
Of Delaware. Professor Wesley Webb.
secretary of the State Board of Agri-
culture, who was one of those instru-
mental IN holding the meeting which
gave birth 10 the association. declared
that il was big thing for the State,
and should prove Of great benefit e
the apple growing industry II,
pointed out that the apple industry /.
steadily increasing in this state, a;
shown by the figures giving the mum
ber of baskets shipped over the Della
ware railroad during the past sever
or eight years.
These figures. which vary greatly
on account of the fact that full crol
Of apples is only secured every tw,
years. and that every other year j
an "ofF year" when the product o
the orchards is far below normal
show that in 1908. 3O4, O6O basket
were shipped; in 1909. 992. .Ol5 bas
kets; in 1910, Col. 300 baskets; i
1911. 1876. SOB baskets; in 1917
557,2 baskets; in 1913. 164. p
baskets; in 1914. 767, l75 basket.
and in 1918 between 500. 600 ar
500 600 baskets. Professor Wei
declares that on account of the b!igl
and various other reasons. the ere
this year. 1916, will only be abor
70 per cent. OF what it would ha'
been under normal conditions
expects the 1916 crop to be abo
500. 600 baskets.
GUNNERS FIND 'REEOIES' SCARE
&
Smyrna times., 1916-09-06

ROUGH ON RATS" ends RATS. MICE.
Rugs Die outdoors Unbeatable Exterminaioi.
irsed World over. By q. +. Govt too. Economy
Are. lsc. or l5c Drug and Country Stores. ke-
fnss snhstitutes FREE. Comic Picture RE-, =
Wells jersey City, n. J.
Smyrna times., 1916-09-06
Capital Required.
ARE YOU READY FOR
YOUR OPPORTUNITY?

.~.u-- opportunities Us
aa investment string at
-u-.-.u- Ton this The pos
--. aptt .- d sign OF stability
I.- strong claim for the
-.-. with whom Dee is
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-02-22
FUNDS INADEQUATE
FOR DEATH LOSSES
| Insurance Commissioner Points to
Iowa Legion of Honor as an
| Example of This Mistake.

Members of the Iowa Legion of
Honor here will be interested in the
following concerning this fraternal
| order which was printed in the Des
Moines Capital:
THE pathetic example of the Iowa
Legion of Honor should certainly
bring home to members of other or
ders the imperative necessity of col
lection of funds sufficient to meet
death losses" declared Emory Eng
lfsh, state insurance commissioner.
THE state department has recently
revoked the certificate of this society
and the attorney general has started
action for a receivershlp. The COM
pany s home Office was in Cedar
Rapids.
My first opportunity as commits
sioner Of insurance to learn of the
condition of this order was when the
annual financial statement required
by law was filed in the insurance de-
partmeDt last spring. 1t showed $142,-
900 death claims unpaid with about
$4,000 in cash to meet same, no re-
serve being provided, although the
order had operated in Iowa since
1879. l ordered an examination and
on October IA. 1915, the report Of the
department examiners was made to
me and on October %, 1915, l sus-
pended the certificate of the society,
directed the officers to hold it's affairs
in statU quo and the treasurer to pay
out no funds without authority from
the department. The society was
given notice, as by law provided, Of
date of hearing to appear and show
cause, If any there be, why the re-
port should not be filed. the certifi-
Gates of authority revoked, the pro-
ceedings reported to the attorney gen.
eral and application made for a re-
ceiver.
After the hearing revoked the
certificates Of the society on Febru-
airy 10, 1916, and reported the pro-
ceedings to the attorney general who
took up the action for receivership.
"The examiners report on file in
the insurance department is a public
document. 1t shows that the society
has been economically managed. that
salaries and expenses were low and
there is no indication Of extravaganza
or dishonesty. Effort has been made
to overcome the mistake of made
quate rates by creating classes of
new members into which old men,
bers might be transferred upon ade-
quate rates, but the action came too
late to save the order.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-02-22
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