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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-01-21

much as they could in the fifteen min
utes allotted for the test. but were
cautioned TO do the work accurately.
The paragraph used i'm the test CON
tanned only III words. twenty-six be-
ginning with capitals. and thirty-seven
punctuation marks
The most startling result OF the test
was that the average number Of errors
Increased rapidly according 10 the age
Elevenyear-old boys and girls made an
average Of five and two errors res.
pectfully. while the average number
Of errors Jumped TO 10 10 for the six
teen year old boys and s 10 for girls
of tho same axe While az each age
boys made many more errors than
girls. The girls showed proportionate-
ly greater increase IN inaccuracy az
they grew older High school pupils
of the same age made q little more
than half the number OF errors credit
ed 10 the grade pupils
Tho only significance we can gather
from This test is that q girl is more
precise in her methods than q boy 4
rirl would fake such a task as was
snt by tho school board seriously. while
a boy would De thinking what .u ths
world Tho fool thing was about amy
how Finally 10 only shows that boys
viii bo boys and girls Will he girls.
and Who would want them to be
0florUIao
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-01-21
BRYAN TO TRAIL WILSON

In the current issue of The Com
moner there is reprinted Bryan's call
TO arms OF the opposition to the pre-
paredness program of the administra-
tion, in which he claimed that the
tide in favor Of big army and a big
navy has passed its flood; the ebb
has begun" Under the reprinted screed
of month ago is the following add
tion by Mr. Bryan:
The senators and representative
nave been hearing from home" and n
- having its eject. In the beginning.
tht lingo papers spoke contemporary
OF the 80 Democrats who would oppose
the preparedness program. In a few
weeks the estimate was raised 10 so
Democrats. The latest estimate puts IL
AT 80 or 30. Let the good work so on"
Ihere l. no question but what the
work has been going on. and IL can.
not be denied that II has been given
Its greatest impetus by Bryan. who
has been preaching the propaganda OF
''peace-at-anyprice" which means the
costliest as well as the most humiliat-
ing peace. Undoubtedly a great mum.
Der of Democratic members of tho
House Of Representatives. swayed by
Bryan and selfish motives. like Rep
resentatiye Clark. of Florida. are count.
ed on in opposition TO the national de.
Tense plans Of the administration.
which means its defeat without the aid
or Republican votes. In this predica.
ment the President has been forced 10
the unusual procedure Of speaking
tour in the west and middlc-west
states in an attempt 90 counteract the
proselyting activities Of Bryan.
With the announcement OF President
wilson's intentions comes the equally
interesting statement that Bryan will
also traverse the country ian suptorf
OF his contentious. In fact the ar
Engagements are 20 trail the President
appearing in every place the Presid.n,
visits. 81 is "a remarkable political
spectacle. where discredited mem.
Der Of the official family. goes out of
onice and leads fight within The
party against the ACKNOWLEDGED leader
OF the party And this practical
treachery is made doubly treacherous
by The insidiously hypocuiicaI state
ment that because Mr. BRYAN finds
u necessary 20 oppose the President
on preparedness that 30 does not mean
that he will fight Mr. Wilson for re
nomination and reelection" Well
that is exactly what IL does mean The
Ieadership Of Mr. Wilson has been
Challenged by Bryan. and Mr.. Wilson
has taken ny that challenge. II tho
former Secretary Of state succeeds In
Wreck.ng the President national do
Tense program be- will. in measure
have rehabilitated himself POLITICAL,
al will have formed Tho groundwork
for fight against Mr.. Wilson. re
nomination
bryan has found his -ubord.raf. DO
si'ion in the panty management irk
s1me 10 biz ambitions BE- b. going
directly 10 work -o undermine Wilson
end n Dc can't DO % on preparednes.
Do vii resort fo another assault qr ft.
"one term obligation imposed bv fs
Baltimore platform Thus "a solemn
patriotic issue has been turned into a
cor mon political scrap between Dart.
leader
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-01-21
eRowlNo IN srReNaTn

Grafton Sentinel
Tho Froviug strength 90 The can
didacy of Iudse IRA D. Robinson FOR
the Republican nomination Tor gov
'fnor among fhr people 900 over the
slate Ia more marked with each day
Ih" IudEc hHs established bio head
quarters here recently and they are
daily Dob receipt of scores 90 letters
from voters from an sections of me
state expressing their qualification
Chat ho is "a candidate and plcdring
support in every part ~ tho sfa@
THO wider acceptance of the
judges candidacy each day pro-.s
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-01-21
DEcEPTIoEs REVEALED

The fas rule has la14 boon prevail
'at In the Navy Department which
has aided ia coHceafIrs f.a deception.
or Secretary Daniels Gradually. how.
ever 'he acts are he.n. disclosed. .s.'
as bot criticism forced tfa Secretary
n 'he Navy 'p mako fabUe tfr Con
'ral Boards program flr naval f.
f'n'e. aI'f01ah fhla disclosure Woo
followed tG "a general order directing
naval officers not fo discuss fHa rI
j'ct of national defense. which. rra-
ucfiiy. was surpra ing export rfr-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-01-21

tho FOOD judgment OF bis friends who
urged him TO ontor the contest in their
belief that he would make tho strong
cet candidate Tor The nomination ana
whom The Republican party could
command as standard bearer .n mo
coming election NEXT faU The Judge
displayed DIE hieh scnse Of fitness %
things when boz finally decided to
make the race by rctirinr from the
bench so o. not to mix and minaIa
Die political activities with tho affairs
of bis public trust and hc did not take
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-01-21
Ohio News Notes

william Neal. 81 Alger. Hardin county,
bet he could ssiud coffce continuously
- hours day for week. lie has a
half hour OF Tor lunch and five min
utes rest each half day.
Cliff Robinson. postmaster at Lore
,,ity. seems Co be tie king bee subscrip-
uou solicitor OF Guernsey county or any
other place for that matter 4 short
llulr ago DE entered a subscription solir-
T 5',nh 'oh'tsi and 10 . tcW short weeks
has brru awarded prizes from Two well
known maga@ines Of Two Ford automo-
piles. two sewing machines. one half
dozen chairs. one buffet and several
smaller prizes.
The county. commissioners were given
o. surprise Monday when they learned
that the Barnes NE and Hendrysburg
pike. being improved hy saNiug. stopped
az the corporation line OF Iaruczville and
Hld not connect with street or alley
leading into tho town. 90 ends Boo about
li' middle oi the east lime ui "a town I1t.
nelnE thfec lots from street into the
KIND ever Go result iu the county 10 is
That OF road without AN outlet
Harnrsvilie Whetstoro.
Mrs. charles Hall. q highly respected
".d lady, aged = years. died suddenly
@. .,p,. revival us ser ise i" the Methodist
gust entered the church and taken her
cat when The service began. There
she fru AMI death Wa almost Instan-
fuuyDus.
Eirlt convicts constitute the .council'
or ihc columbus ItuIt.ufiary Joseph
Nf.,r.r Portage county f.rger. I- tho
fi' 'H.hs otu,.r in" Douucilmanic
.-ei.u. are hold DOB OH. DIS trusty ,.ll
'...N AFTER hearing NsFs made by
''h'.... OBJ. cHuuciimsu' make slg-
-... -ian. to Warden Thomas Every
evening DE- ,H..uiImsr' spend tn hour
H
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-01-21

Who H fHaf hHu.rfy and ar.fo-
.raHr dfmrr
.I s. rrIl percentage Recent OF
iFr Descendant. OF tho Ford Peace
Party
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-01-21

The dual ALLIES idea Of a rcrfect peace
i- 20 demand everything and conceie
nothing
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-01-21

The Mexican policy 81 the administra-
ton has been very much like Sairy
Camps mythical friend Mrs Harris.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-01-21

how Albert Of Belgium and Peter Of
Serbia feel
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-01-21

10 begins % look as n the Thompson
liquidation scheme viii materiallze
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-01-21

The butchers and packers have becom.
T1cilsts.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-01-21

This step until be had become thor.
oughly convinced that The call for h.s
candidacy came from The rank and
TITO. t1o bone and slucw ~ the party
throughout Goo state Re is not tHe
candidate of any faction o. division
OF ihe party except tho socmlurir
statewide faction 90 well washers for
Robinson. faction That numbers n
its membership men OF every former
division of thc party in the state
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-01-21

William Neal. 81 Alger Hardin county.
u grinding cuffe- on e. Sza bet Neai
bet he could s.iud coffee continuous sly
]" hours a day FOR week. lie has a
h.ili hour OF for lunch and five min
utes rest each half day
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-01-21
THE GRIP

The weather needs s,abilzer.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-01-21

Mrs Charles Hall e. highly respected
Ola lady. aged = years. lied suddenly
90 revival service Boo the Methodist
church al bethe.d Mr. Hall lad
gust entered the church and taken her
seat when The service began There
we're me- rIgrs ~ Illness tIf suddenly
She fell and death wa almost lnstan-
I...-..-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-01-21

-coDTTlFnt IsIt ~ o-efEs MaiiHss AdamsI
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-15
SAYS PEACE OFFER
LIKE ZEPPELIN RAID
Field Marshal French Declares Ii
VIII Serve Only TO Draw Ma
ton Closer Together.

CARIFF, Wales, Dec. l.. Field
Marshal Viscount French, speaking
here Thursday, said:
"Germany's so-called peace pro-
posal will only serve, like the Yep
pelin raids. 10 draw this nation
closer together. The kaiser will thus
prove our best recruiting agent and
his latest piece or arrogant inso-
Ience Will only prompt US TO addi-
tional efforts"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-15

If you're going o have good
health. feel well. enjoy winter
you've got 90 keep your bowels reg
uIar. Winters indoor life, heavy
foods. clogs them up. Hol isters
Rocky Mountain Tea cleans them
out. and does it quick. It's 20 make
you well and keep YOU well 35c.
Tea OF Tablets Public Drug store
-Advr
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-12-30
THE PEOPLE PLACE THEIR Approval, Upon
PRESIDENT WILSON'S PEACE PROPOSALS

that the sugar bill of this country
for this year will be $50 million dol
lars more than it would have been in
normal times.
The other day paid SIS for pair
of shoes which used to cost me $5.
The war is responsible" explained
the salesman when l complained.
Even the stogies which / smoke
when | get in the vicinity of Pitts
burg have advanced 33 1-3 per cent.
| might go down the list of the
things needed to maintain life, and
practically all woulo show a marked
increase in price, due in large part
to the war.
Growth of Militarism
But the most serious result of all
is the growth of the militaristic
spirit in our own land and in the
other neutral countries.
If any one had suggested four
years ago that we double our ex-
penditures for military purposes, he
would have been driven out of pub
lie life. We have done worse than
that.
Congressman Carl Van Dyke of
Minnesota made a speech to the
teachers of Washington few days
ago in which he told them why they
could not secure an increase of sal
ary.
The nations income during the
current year, according to Mr.. Van
Dyke, would be approximately $685.
600, O,000-exclusive of postal re-
ceipts. 1t was proposed to spend
100000 on the army and the
navy, in addition to 100000
for pensions. Thus we would ex-
pend in one year for war 923,0O0,-
900, or about 92 per cent of our tot
al income.
"Is it any wonder that we are fac
ing a deficit of O,OOO?" ask
ed Mr.. Van Dyke. yet our army
and naval officers are not satisfied.
They still insist that we are without
an adequate army and navy. In
Heavens name, how much must we
spend every year in order to secure
adequate preparedness?
Woodrow Wilson may be able to
supply the answer by securing
peace which will empty the trenches
of Europe and enable the nations of
the world to reach an understanding
concerning the limitation of arma-
ments.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-12-30

Ray Munsell came in from Casper,
Wyoming Saturday morning and is
visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. H.
c. Munsell during the holidays.
Mrs. Susie Mcdonald and son
Ralph left Tuesday night for visit
with relatives at Kansas City, Mo.
They expect to go on to New York
City before returning home.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-12-30
BY EDWARD HEATING
Congressman From the Third Colo-'
RADIO District).

Washington, D. c., Dec 22-
President Wilson has issued his
long-expected appeal to the warning
nations of Europe urging them to
come together in conference and
endeavor to adjust their differences.
His plea may be rejected by the
Kings and diplomats but it will meet
with an earnest second from the
men in the trenches and from the
women who are waiting, waiting,
waiting, in the homes back of the
trenches.
Even here in America there are
some who criticise the president and
argue that 1.-The time is not propi-
tious."
Jane Adams, the good angel of
Hull House, hit the nail on the head
the other day, however, when she
said: ANY time is good time to
talk of peace"
The president is speaking for the
moral forces of the universe, and his
voice cannot be drowned by the
clamor of the jingoes, either at home
or abroad.
People Weary of the War
A few days ago 1 had an oppor-
tunity to chat with newspaper
woman who had just returned from
tour through England, France,
and Germany. She had carried the
best of credentials and had been af-
forded exceptional opportunities to
secure firsthand information touch
ing conditions.
do not permit any one to tell
you that the people of the belliger-
ent nations do not want peace" she
said. 'They are sick of the slaugh-
ter but they do not know that their
opponents are also weary of the
struggle. The censorship is rigidly
enforced, and the people of each
country are fed on the kind of news
their rulers want them to read.
I'm Germany 1 attended several
peace meetings and sentiment was
cutie as pronounced in France and
England.
IF the people could be permitted
to handle the situation the questions
at issue would be disposed of in
short order. But I am afraid they
will have as little to do with settling
the war as they had with starting it.
The only part they are expected to
play in the great catastrophe is to
do the fighting"
Cost to the Neutrals
The president in his appeal lays
emphasis upon the losses sustained
by neutrals as the result OF the war.
He cogid have sroduced a mountain
il evidence to sustain his conten-
ton
The lives of hundreds of neutrals
have been sacrificed in this struggle
to which their countries are not
parties, but in addition to that the
financial cost of the war to the
United States and other innocent
bystanders" is appalling.
The Terrifying increase in the cost
of living il almost wholly traceable
! u that cause. Take the one item of
sugar. 1t is estimated by experts
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-12-30
Notice of Adjustment Day

Notice is herby given that on Mon
day, the Sth day of January, A. D.
1917, Gail Bowsher the Admins
tratrix of the Estate of Mary Bow
sher, deceased, will attend before
the Judge of the County Court at
the Court House in Del Norte, in the
County of Rio Grande, Colorado, at
ten o'clock in the forenoon of said
day for the purpose of settling and
adjusting claims, at which time all
persons having claims and demands
against the said Estate are notified
and requested to present the same to
the Court. All persons indebted to
the said Estate are requested to
make immediate payment.
WITNESS James W. White, Act
ing Clerk of the County Court with
in and for the County of Rio Grande
in the state of Colorado and the seal
of said Court this 4th day of Decem-
ber A. d. 1916.
(SeaD JAMES w. WHITE,
Judge, Acting Clerk.
1st pub Dec. 8, last pub. Jan 6, 1917
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-12-30

Rev. j. Harvey Gum is leaving
Friday night accompanied by his
wife and son, for Fowler, Colo. Rev.
Gum has accepted the pastorate of
the Baptist church at that place.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-12-30

Miss Mabel Gates arrived in Monte
Vista Monday morning from Rupert.
Idaho, to spend the holidays with
her parents at their country home.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-12-30

Miss Gene Garrett spent Christ
mas with relatives and friends in
Creede.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-12-30
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT

L
Notice is hereby given that on
Monday, the 18th day of January
A. ID. 1917, Mary A. Alternately, Ad-
ministratrix of the Estate of Albert
Abernathy, deceased; will appear be-
fore the Judge of the County Court
at the Court House in Del Norte in
the County of Rio Grande, Colorado,
at ten o'clock in the forenoon of said
day and present her accounts for
final settlement and pray the ap-
proval of the same and ask to be
discharged, at which time and place
any person in interest may appear
and present objections, If any there
be.
WITNESS, James w. White,
Judge, Acting Clerk of the County
Court within and for the County of
Rio Grande, in the State of Colo
RADIO and the seal of said Count, this
9th day of December, A. d. 1915.
(Seal JAMES w. WHITE,
Judr4 Aetine Clerk.
1st Pub. Dec. 10, ID s17a Pub.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-09-21
TELFER NAMED
 NEW CASHIER

The office force of the auditing department of the White Pass and Yukon Route. are today congratu- lating Eric Teller on his promotion to the desk of Cashier of the pOpu- lar Alaskan railway line. Auditor Herman G. Miller made the appoint ment yesterday and Mir. 1eifer IS now behind the iron cage watching the monetary interest Of the trans porLa don company. His promotion comes as the result of hard consist ent work, coupled with ability to handle the job.
 Mir. Teller entered the employ Of the White Pass Route in the fall of 1914, and since that date has Deen steadily at work in the auditing offices. He has held down the material distribution and book keeping desk during that period aud familiarized himself with all detail work in the office.
 Before coming with the White Pass he had had previous transpor- ta,:on experience and cashier work. For eight years he was with the Alliance Insurance Company, big English company. dealing in all branches of insurance. He held down a cashiership with that firm. For two years he was with trans pCrtation company, operating on the Tyne River, in England, and there familiarized himself with the inner workings of the transporta- tion game. Directly before coming with the White Pass Mir. Teller was associated with the Canadian Mail Service in Saskatchewan, can ada.
 Mr. Telfer has proven to be poular young man not only amongst his fellow associates at the White Pass offices, but with the entire population of the Garden City. The Daily Alaskan extends best wishes for a rosy path in his new job. l.. -.~...
The daily Alaskan., 1916-09-21
HAND FIGHTING
 SOMME FRONT

PARIS, Sept. 21 - German of tensivs movements opened up this mornins with terrific spurt. Teu- tcuie soldiers wrenched impo. tant ground from French control but were again hurled back by the French after the Germans had planted themselves in the trenches which twelve hours before were under the command of French forces.
 A hand to hand combat was in Ir gIsss at the end Of the battle. Frs.Ch commanders ordered a bay oaet. charge. This movement hurl- cd the Germans from their posi- tioas and they were gradually bet en back to the beginning point. Al noon the French had regained prac- tIcally all of tbe ground wrenched from their control in the morning.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-09-21
WEATHER EXPERT
 COMING NORTH

SEATTLE, Sept. 21-Melvin B. Summers, the philadelphia weather bureau man, is iR this city on his way to Alaska. Mir. Summers has been sent out by the Federal gov ernment to establish a systematic aystlm of weather bureau statioLs all over Alaska. It is his present intention to make Juneau his headquarters while establishing the sys; ems throughout the northland.
 Mir. Summers reports that it will take him at least two years before ne can report to the weather bu' reau department that Alaska is covered with adequate weather bu- reaus. Shipping men arc counting oL the establishment of the weath- CT bureau In Alaska as a great Loon to their interests Daily re- ports will be flashed to all of the important ports.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-09-21
FLOODS DESTROY CROPS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 - seV- en thousand square miles of Chi nese lands are inundated by floods. Practically all Of the fall crops are destroyed by the flooding waters which are sweeping oyer the Chinese farm lands
 Over a million farmers and rural residents are fleeing from the Tis- ing waters. The situation ts in- deed precarious to the people of the sectionB which are being flood ed. Torrents of water have been falling for the last two weeks. Heavy rains are sweeping the flood ed sections. Relief Is being rush. ed from nearby sections The Un- tied states government may aid the stricken peoples.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-09-21

Howard Turner, travelling auditor for the N. c. Co.,, is stopping at the Golden North Hotel. MT. Turn CT arrived on the train last night and will be a southbound passen- ger on the lAice tonight.
 W. H. Fairbanks, general man. ager of the N. c. Co.,, arrived on last nights train and will leave for the south tongiht on the Alice. He is stopping at the Golden North Hotel while in !he Garden City.
 Andrew stevenson president of tbe Bank or Alaska, will be a southbound passenger tonight on the Alice. He will remain in Seattle for a fortnight before re- turning to Skagway
The daily Alaskan., 1916-09-21
GOMPERS MEETS
 WITH LEADERS

NEW YORK, Sept. 21-Samuel GoGIpers, president of the American Federation of Labor, and twenty tive presidents of international un- ious, are meeting in this city dis cuSsing the strike issue of the day, secrecy marks the meeting and nothing has been given out as to the action whch khey will take or the advice that they contemplate giving the labor leaders who are out on strike or those who are advocating tn calling of a general sympathetic strike.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-09-21
QUELL
 LABOR RIOTS

NEW YORK, Sept. 21-Labor riots are becoming daily occurrence es in this city. Yesterday the po- lice in all parts of the city were called upon to put down mObs and riots which were starting. The failure of the labor leaders and employers to reach a settlement has caused labor to become un- ruly and break forth in unlawful rioting.
 An open fight was begun yester- ay by the striking car men. Prac- tically all of the reserves on the police force were called upon be- fore the riot could be quelfed. Many were injured in the fight but Ao deaths have been reported as the result of the riots.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-09-21
ISSUES
 BEFORE WILSON

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. q - u, Quor interests in this state are claiming that President Wilson has declared that temperance does not come as the result of prohibition. The liquor issue was placed square before the President and he brttd to side step tle issue but was pin ned down. The drys thought that he would declare for prohibition.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-09-21
WAR GOD STORMS
 GREECIAN DOOR

LONDON, sept. 21. = An ul- timatum from the Greecian govern ment to the Teutons demands the immediate release and return of the prisonrs taken at Kayala. The war pot is beginning 70 boil on the Greecian front and more than like ly a declaration of war will fol- low from the Greecian king within the next forty eight hours.