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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-02-26


Old Lady-So. william. you've come
back to US wounded. hear. How
did II happen?
William-Shell. mum.
Old Dady-A SHELF on. dear. dear,
And did IL explode2
Wnltam-EXplode. mum? Not ike
ly. u just crept softly VI behind
and bit me!-LOndon Punch.
How is the sentiment for world
peace In this community
III was pretty strong until last
week. replied the resident.
What happened them"
our congressman announced that
there was a good chance OF getting a
munitions plant located I'm this dis
trict -Birmingham Age-Herald.
Just a word. Young man. said the
owner Of the store.
Yes. cir"
III a customer knows What ne
wants. sell 10 TO him. I know that "A
star salesman can always sell him
something else. but have a theory
mat 90 will paw Just a. well 10 sell
him what be wants Kansas CITY
Journal
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-02-26

Politics isn't what It used to be.
remarked Senator sorghum.
Doe the crowd listen TO youg"
Yes They used 10 be satisfied TO
snake hands and listen to a brass
band. Now. they pay so much at
tention 10 my remarks that I've got
10 be careful what I say ""-Washing-
ton Star.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-02-26

Nillain-Where are those papers
First Assistant Vilain-In the black.
smith shop.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-02-26

vllain-Ha. hal suppose being
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-06-17
oENERAl. A.A.pRbsslLo orr

It was o retreat, not q great victory
that won for Cen. Alexis A. Brussilofl
the honor Of leading the huge Russian
offensive now battering the Austro
German lines along the Galician and
Yolhynian fronts!
The man who leads the forces that
threaten to retake the Austrian terri.
tory from which they were driven in
May, 1915, Is the same soldier who
brought the Russians back across the
Carpathians from the edge OF the
plains Of Hungary and kept them from
humiliation at the hands Of the vic.
torious Austrians and their German
endorsements.
Although Gen. Brussiloff led his
army, across the mountains In the days
when the Russian steam roller was
grinding its way toward the heart Of
Hungary, It was not this feat which
won for him an undying fame.
It was the mastery retreat BY which
he brought his divisions back still in.
tact that boosted him to a place In the
first rank Of the cars commanders.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-06-17
THE FIGHT ON.

m HE convention period Is over. Both Of the great
political parties have met and dispersed; standard
bearers have been selected and platforms adopted.
Now that all this has been done and the issues Of the
campaign less clearly defined, nothing re-
mains but for each party to fight It out along its parc
ular line until November. when the public Will decide
the man to hold sway in the White House for the next
four years It will pobably be little time before the
campaign gets well warmed up; but 1T promises to be
one Of the keenest in history is fairly under
way
The campaign coming as IT does under present world
conditions, is vital one. Perhaps campaign since
the close Of the Civil has been Of such great i'm.
portance.
Every indication points to sweeping Republican vic.
tory The administration at Washington during the past
four years has not met with the approval of the
and members of the G. O. confident that the ticket
they have put in the field is unbeatable But while the
signs Of the times favor the Republicans, they cannot
afford to take things for granted and the campaign for
Hughes and the Republican party will be pushed with
vigor from start to finish.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-06-17
RUFF STUFF
BY RED.
BY RED.

We bet every Democrat In the I'm
tied States figures that the man who
cast the one vote against Wilson Is
insane.
Editor Ruff stuf-Kind OF doubt
ing the old saying Truth crushed to
earth shall rise again" II Robinson
is Right why does he linger in the
Dsveny trenches? Suffer.yet.
Probably because there are no lii.
lys planted there.
Il am very grateful to my generous
friends" W. w.
Indeed, very, very generous.
Even our friend Jupiter P. who Is
almost o stranger init came out to
see the Bloomer Girls yesterday.
chiyalry has no place in the Mining
Machinery team-it won from the B.
When a bottlesger named Postage
gets convicted we stamp him right
away as parcel postage.
Consider the Lilly Of the feld-he
loseth not, neither doth he win.
Did Baker Marshall Wilson's foreess
Committee lat st Louis, spent q
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-06-17
THE WEST NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

health and safety great amount Of sickness may BIO
prevented by thorough system OF mix inspection The
OF the work Of inspecting the milk used In the city
Insignificant comparison to the great public good
that may come from such inspection.
Since the question Of milk inspection frst brought
to the attention Of the public The West yirginan has
fosered the movement and urged that some action be
taken by the city. This newspaper Is pleased to learn
that the proposition is being given careful consideration
and expresses the hope that of money for this
good work will be provided for in the next city budget
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-06-17
SATURDAY EVENING, JUNE II. 1916.
AMERICA FIRST
is THIS ANOTHER ATTEMPT TO
EXPLOIT THE GOVERNMENT?

n,HAT the great salmon and other fisheries OF Alaska
will inevitably pass into the control Of the fish
trust II the pending bill introduced by Represen.
tative Alexander OF Missouri becomes law, is the
charge made before the house committee on merchant
marine and fisheries by James Wickersham delegate
from Alaska in the house. Alexander is chairman Of
the merchant marine and fisheries committee
III this bill becomes law" says wickersham. "ths
fish trust will be in position to grab all the remaining
sites for fish traps and the Alaskan fisheries resources
the greatest in the world will pass into their control
forever"
Wickersham objects to the feature Of the bill which
will prevent the territorial legislature of Alaska from
leyying any tax on the fishing interests.
He contends that the provisions of the bill eectualy
confirm the fish trust its occupancy of all the valu
able fishing sites in Alaska and will tend to create
monopoly.
The Alaskan salmon industry, IL properly conceived"
he would support $4,000 resident Alaskan fisher
and families. Instead of which it is fair way
TO be destroyed"
Delegate Wickersham quotes from the last ANNUAL
report Of the Governor OF Alaska to show the
Importance Of the salmon industry. Salmon canning
says the governor Constitutes the chief feature
fsheres Of Alaska, and 1t is industry which has
assumed enormous proportions compared with the
modest efforts that obtained for number Of years fol-
lowing the erection Of the first cannery in 1878"
In 1914 the pack of the Alaskan salmon was 1855 s53
cases, valued at s1s9205ss.
In spite Of the In the catch Of Alas
kan salmon Delegate Wckersham points out thae the
price Of salmon to the Is steadily increasing
According to the United States bureau of labor sta.
stcs he says "the average wholesale price per dozen
of salmon increased from s164 in 1890 to s22s in
1914"
The committee will probably report out the bill favor.
ably in the future notwithstanding the Alaska dele
gates showing. ,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-06-17
az CONGO,

y
whole night wrangling over phraseol.
ogy."
We never used that brand.
Bring on the boys in khaki General
Bond; let 'em visit Fairmont. But
have them bring their pontoon bridge
material II this rain keeps up.
Almost two inches OF rain In "a hours
ought to dampen the ardor of some
antiprohibitionists.
Our idea of clever work is for a
guy going to jail to steal a gun from
the Tailor.
Things Wilson didn't want to hap.
pen:
Hughes nomination"
"Glynn making st. Louis speech"
"Theodores retirement"
Punitive expedition"
You also noticed no doubt that 1t
was the Secretary of War that looked
after Wilson's side at st. Louis. \
With excursions started, we can't
do much work these days.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-06-17

large snake, lying on the ground
which appeared to be abnormally large
about the middle Of the body. He did
not attempt to kill tho snake, but 60.
Ing to the house got his dog and took
1t to where the snake was lying. As
soon as the dog saw the reptile. he
attacked 1t furiously. and soon killed
II, rending its body apart. and from
the body OF the snake young rabbit,
slightly dazed, emerged. Mr.. Black
says that he took the rabbit to the
house and 1t soon revived. and It is
now hopping around, is quite frisky
and Is growing apace. 1t Is the only
instance OF the kind on record in this
locality and 1t is interesting because
II Is true.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-06-17

careful attention to detail and the
needs OF his constituents which has
characterized his whole career as a
representative from the state. Mr..
Sutherland filed today with the Pen.
sion Bureau additional information
and evidence in the case OF Nathan G.
Martin applying for an increase in
pension.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-06-17

Several officials and engineers of the
Pennsylvania Railroad company are
reported to have visited Brooke coun-
ty on Tuesday and went over the prop.
erty Of tho State Line railroad, re-
Gently acquired by them at a public
sale. The officials went over the prop.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-06-17

The County Home for Tyler county
will receive splendid recognition on
July 4, according to the Tyler County
News. The county court OF Tyler coun.
ty has invited the Masonic Grand
lodge of West Virginia 70 take charge
Of the corner. stone laying. The lodge
has consented and the Grand Master
will have charge OF the ceremonies az
the Home. The Middlebourne lodgs
will be in direct charge. but Sisters.
vile, Friendly ana other nearby lodges
have been invited to take part. The
Sistersyille Commandery will act as
as escort for the Masons.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-06-17

peevish Pittsburgh writer who was evidently vac
cnated with some convention copy during tho rush sea
son. says that the difference between this country and
Mexico is that we hold our bull fight once every four
years.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-06-17
MILK INSPECTION.

IA ccoRDING to reports the city fathers have init.
~ mated that they will include adequate appropr
alton for milk inspection in the next budget
II this be true they to be congratulated for having
decided to take another step in the direction OF public
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-06-17

Chicago writer complains OF dearth of giant intel
lects at St. Louis He says: Bryan is not quite a
Burke, but in comparison with contemporary leaders
who have more personality than goldfish, he looms
like great rock in weary land"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-06-17

Friday afternoon of last week dur
ing fierce electrical storm, Frank
Maxim, OF Volga, Barbour county. was
struck by lightning and instantly Kill.
ed. Mr.. Maxim had left the cornheld
and was on his way home, walking
down the railroad to get out OF the
storm. There was sharp report and
he was found few minutes later b,
two men, who were going down tho
track. The lightning had left q large
burned place on his forehead. He
leaves wife and three children 10
mourn their loss.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-06-17
LATE TELEGRAMs.

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES D. Joyce,
Of Philadelphia, has been elected pres
ident OF the National Association Of
Credit Men who have been in session
here this week.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-06-17

Claude D. Moore. railway clerk
whole homo is In New Martinsville,
has succeeded through Congressman
Nicely in being transferred from the
Pittsburgh and Cincinnati service to
the Pittsburgh and Kenova.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-06-17

erty of the railroad and the Wells.
burg, Bethany and Washington Rail-
way company and carefully examined
the bridges over the creek ut several,
different points. 1t Is believed that
work on road out Buffalo creek VIZ
be started soon, and the fact that Of
ficials were here proves interesting
and lends color TO the ports OF prom.
ised activity.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-06-17

EUREKA, Cal.-AlI the 40 persons
on board the wrecked steamer Bear
have been accounted for. The total
loss Of life was FIVE persons. I
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-06-17
"oh, I am so old. meseems
] am next Of kin to Time"

Old j. H. Wagner, Of Pittsburgh. might quote himself
thus but so long he continues to hit over 300 and
Illustrate the good intentions Of the opposition batters
to make base hits by glorious feats in the field there
is little reason for the famous Teuton to take his ad
vanced age seriously.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-06-17

What's in a name: Bess Booz has been graduated
cum laude at Pitt.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-06-17

A grade pupil defined mortgage as thing you put
automobile into This shows that the young man was
well up on current happenings.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-06-17
BITS OF
STATE NEWS

A fatal duel occurred at city hall
Thursday night, says the Wheeling
Telegraph. 1t was between two Of the
alligators In the big basin OF Paxton
fountain. As o result this morning
Treasurer Will McElroy, who takes
care Of the city's pets as well as its
money, found one OF the gators float.
ing dead in the water, with the teeth
marks Of It's rival plainly visible. The
dead gator was quite valuable one,
was about twelve years old and was
brought to Wheeling from Florida sew
en- years ago by Mr.. McElroy.
= The grocers and meat merchants Of
Charleston arc desirious of closing
their stores at o'clock every Wed.
nesday afternoon and to this end are
asking the cooperation and aid Of
the residents and business men OF
the town and vicinity. A petition has
been circulated and the signatures
obtained Of 80 OF the grocers and meat
merchants have agreed to the clos
Ing movement.
According to the Shinnston News,
Nineteen dogs were poisoned at Gypsy
last Wednesday night, some unknown
person or persons administering Il
under the cover Of darkness. Among
the CANNES poisoned was a very val.
liable fox hound the property Of 8.
J. Dugglesby.
Sanseen Sayseen, Syrian, was the
most unusual person ever called be.
fore the Ohio county Insanity Commits.
sion. His every movement was a
surprise and officials lost no time in
declaring him insane. Sayseen, who
In his more normal days was known as
Thomas, went insane while confined
In the workhouse and was removed to
the Jail. This morning he informed the
commission that he was 210 years OF
age and had lived much OF his life in
Wheeling, though the record disclosed
he was but As years Of age. He de-
clared that by profession he was an
actor and to prove the assertion leaped
up seized his chair and In a second
was balanced head down on It. Later
re insisted he was human phono-
graph and gave weird musical re.
cltai, contrived by slapping himself
on the jawbone. "a
The Virginia railroad has ordered
four 120.ton coal cars from as many
manufacturers, and II the 120.ton car
proves successful the model most to
the company's liking will be adopted.
These cars will, in fact, have a full
loading capacity of 1870 tons Of coal,
or 10000 pounds greater than the max.
imum now In use.
The most unusual snake story that
has been heard here for some time,
was related Saturday by Arthur, Black
one Of the substantial farmers, and
an entirely truthful man, who resides
on Missouri Run, near Mineral Wells,
9 few miles from the city, says the
Parkersburg Sentinel Br. Black, who
was in the city on Saturday, stated
that a few days ago while he was at
work near his homo he encountered!
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-06-17

CHANGING over certain student publication, we find
c. W. Croco in the masthead He probably handles the
"deadhead" list.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-06-17
ENX1ASHINGTON NEWS -
GOSSIP ~ CHARLES sz95zs saiza

present this week at one OF the pref.
test Of the June weddings, when Miss
Marie Durant, daughter Of Mr.. ana
Mrs. James Maxwell Durant, and Earle
Kelle Burton were married at All
Saints Church in Chevy Chase. The
bride Is a niece Of Mrs. Charles NJ.
Martin, Of Parkersburg, and Of Mrs.
Thomas Perry Lippitt, Of Porto Rico,
who, before her marriage spent sew.
eral years in West Virginia. Mr.. and
Mrs. Martin have been here for the
past ten days and Mrs. Lippitt acted
as matron of honor for her niece. Mr..
and Mrs. Burton left a few hours after
the ceremony for a trip through the
north. and, returning about July LIST,
will leave for Porto Rico, where the
groom Is engaged as civil engineer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Perry Lippitt
and aon who arrived here from San
Juan. Porto Rico, for the Durant. Bur.
ton wedding will not reopen their
Washington home, but, have taken
apartments at the Shoreham until they
leave for the North.
Commencement exercises for the
seven graduates Of Rock Hill College
were presided over this week by for.
mer Governor Warfleld OF Maryland.
Thomas Harry Barry, OF Martinsburg,
aud Francis Anthony Schmidiger, OF
Morgantown, were awarded the bach.
elor OF arts degree. Young Barry re.
estved else the gold medal for excel.
ienee in higher mathematics and for
oratory.
p. D. Frim, q railway mail clerk Of
Fairmont. has been recommended by
Congressman Nicely for promotion from
Glass B to Class @ In the service, ana
q transfer to Q route running out Of
San Francisco. Mr.. Nicely. has been sue
cesssul In securing the transfer Of H.
II. Davis, post office inspector Of Sa--
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-06-17

Commissions as fourth class post.
masters have been sent this week to
Jefferson L. Collins at Garfield; vii.
liam A. Phillips, Elmo; Jesse W. Doak,
Wick, all fourth class offices. Also to
Standhope McClelland Scott the pres.
idential appointee at Terra Alta.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-06-17

Application for an increase in pen.
sion for John G. Lazier, Of New Mar
tinsville has been filed with the Pen.
sion Bureau by Congressman Nicely.
Mr.. Nicely has succeeded in having
the pension Of Matthias W. Fair, or
Moundsville. increased to $4,000 a
month from Feb. 5, 1916. President
Wilson this week signed the following
pension bills for Mr.. Nicely; John c.
Briggs, Of New Martinsville; Samuel
Patterson, Of Wellsburg; and Joseph
T. McCombs, Of Moundsville.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-06-17

Two Accidents: Roosevelt hurts tendons by cough
ing; Charley Horse sprung by Kaur Benny.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-06-17

Well don't have to sprinkle the garden when 1t rains
every is minutes.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-06-17

Friends in the family in Washing.
ton Itteived invitations this week to
The determination of the marriage OF
Miss Charlotte Dorthea Woest and
Frank Reeves which took place Thurs.
day night at Christ church chapel in
Baltin Lore. The groom is son Of one
o; the we'll known families of Fair.
mont. and has but recently graduated
with Phi. D. degree from Johns Hop.
Rims University, standing high in his
clasc. /. is understood that Mr.. and
Mrs. Reeves will go at once to Nor.
gantnwn where the former has &C.
copied a position.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-06-17

One Of the Boston players is said to be working with
lame wing But think of the convention scribes who
| have been loafng with lame ducks
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-06-17

Congress.atlarge Sutherland is back
OF his desk In the House, and LOOKING
after the Congressional work that has
accumulated during his absence. He
has not allowed the vision of Senator.
ial honors, SO soon to DO thrust upon
him, TO interfere In the least with the.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-06-17

WASHINGTON, D. c., June H.
The principal event of the past week
IN the Capital was the Preparedness
parade, when $4,000 citizens, led by
the President marched from the Capt.
tol-along historic Pennsylvania av.
enne-to the White House. It was the
greatest parade the city has ever wit.
messed. There was an absence Of the
military splendor that has marked In.
ltgural parades. as all military units
were barred, but this was more than
made up for, in the wonderful enthus.
insm Of both marches and onlookers.
The parade started promptly at $3.50.
the President arriving few moments
earlier IL one Of the White House cars.
Mr.. Wilson broke another precedent
on this occasion Ia pastime which has
particularly appealed to him since his
residence In the White HOUSEKEEPING
the first President to march down
Pennsylvania avenue In any parade.
Heretofore the chief executive has
been contented to ride In state.
Mrs. Wilson stood with the Presi.
dent in the reviewing stand and par.
ticularly applauded one of the floats
representing Pocahontas and John
Smith. The display had been arranged
as o compliment. to Mrs. Wilson, recall.
ing her descent from the Indian prin.
cess.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-06-17

There were nearly four hundred
West virginians who participated In
the preparedness parade-many On
them who are engaged in professional
work In Washington. Miss Norma
johnson, of Charleston, who Is con.
nected with the State Department, was
one Of four young women chosen to
carry the great American flag which
preceded the representation from that
department.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-06-17

lem, to the Columbus and Norfolk R.
P. o.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-06-17

Anumber of West virgInIans now
making Washington their home were
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-06-17

The weatherman seems to be having long reign.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-06-17

Brothers, open another bottle of g. Bryan is to stump
/ for Woodrow.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-06-17

Some time ago the post Office at
Maplewood,. ". Va, was burglarized
stamps and money TO the value. OF
$4,000 being the loot secured. For
this the postmistress Mrs. T. A. An.
derson was held responsible.
Congressman Littlepage has been
very active in behalf OF Mrs. Anderson
in an effort to have passed a bill ap.
fpropriating $152 to reimburse her for
the loss. He was notified this week
that he had secured favorable re.
port from the committee on claims
which will be made to the House this
week.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-06-17

DR.. H. C. Wood, OF the state de.
partment Of health. is attending the
annual convention OF the American
Medicinal association. now in session
at Detroit. DR.. Woods, says the Char.
lesion Post. Is one OF the more promi.
nent students of health problems who
will be In attendance at the several
sessions Of the sanitation division. Dr.
Wood was the first man in America
to receive the degree of doctor Of
public health In recognition Of actual
work done in course.
A four.year-old boy, John purza, ,r.,
was the plaintiff In a $4,000 damage
suit thought against the Wheeling
Traction company, which was tried In
circuit court OF Marshall county a,
Moundsyille and the Jury gave him a
$4,000 verdict The little boy was hit
by a Traction car on McMechen street,
Benwood, in August, 1915 For time
after the accident the boy was ,uncon,
scious. and his brain seemed affect.
ed. His head was operated upon and
piece was cut out OF his skull, on
his forehead above his right eye.