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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-09-13
A CONTRAST.

The following communication ap-
peared in the New York Evening Post,
addressed to the editor, in which the
writer shows what Grover Cleveland
would have done had he been presi-
dent in place OF Mr.. Wilson, during
the recent crisis in the country's his
tory with regard to the railway broth
erhoods' demands. in contrast with
the conspicuous weakness displayed
in surrepdering to them:
Sir: You can imagine tho following:
'Mcssrs. Garrctson. Lee. and others:
The matters in dispute. between tho
organizations represented by you and
the railroads Of the country must be set
tied by neutral arbitratofs after all the
facts have been presented to them.
THE railroad managers claim that
your requests arc EXCESSIVE and I'M
practical. and that they will place their
roads on the verge OF insolvency. 1
cannot claim expert knowledge OF these
matters, and would ask that they be
referred to the Interstate Commerce
Commission. or some body competent 10
deal with them.
Meanwhile. no threat Of general
StrlkG or Tying w " iIlt ~ fIiSh'' aaron
facilities Of the couutry can be conSid-
cred for ono moment.
Such a state of affairs. brought about
by the simultaneous action OF the men
you represent would seem to imply a
conspiracy. that would not only be il
legal in itself. but would seem so re-
gardless of the general welfare AS 1"
call forth all the powers OF the Federal
Government.
Its effect would be TO cause such
widespread disaster in time of pro-
found peace and general prosperity that
1t cannot be thought of. There mas
been nothing shown In your demands
that presses for Immediate Adjustment
and | cannot believe. that any urgency
calls for such a settlement without
further and due consideration. In view
of the public interests involved which
to me must he paramount 10 the neces-
sity of any hasty decision.
"Rcspectfully.
Grover Cleveland"
And this letter would have been sent.
regardless Of its rotc-getting qualities
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-09-13
AN INDICATING UNIT.

! There must be something, after all,
In that Maine election that the Repub-
yhcans have overlooked, else Why
should the leading Democratic papers
OF the country be so painfully engaged
In explaining why no significance at
taches to the result 1t is so easy for
them to hug such cherries comfort
to themselves, that it is just what they
expected. OF course. What else, un-
der the distressing circumstances, can
they say?
In casting up the results the prom
inent outstanding features are that it
was an unqualified Republican victory
over, the most desperate efforts ever
psle by a National Democratic adj
ninistration which sought some en-
Scouragement for its hopes in Novem-
Der. These were incontinently dashed
to earth by the substantial najorities
given both Senatorial and Congress
ssional candidates. clean sweep OF
the national offices at stake, resulting
I'm the retirement Of two Democrats
now representing the State in Con-
Sgress, one in the House and the other
tn the Senate. The plurality given the
Republican candidate for governor will
reach $4,000 with all returns in, which
is more than the normal margin Of re-
cent years. These achievements in
the largest vote polled in the history
Of the State clearly defines the spirit
OF the electorate Of Maine in repudia-
Itton Of The Wilson policies and in tne
definite endorsement of the Republican
candidate for President. AS conse-
luence the confidence Of victory in
November is higher in the hearts Of all
Republicans throughout the country,
Ehile the depressed Democracy is
.hewing the cud of bitter disappoint-
ment with a lowered vitality of their
hopes.
Z It Is pleasant to reflect that the Re-
pubhcans Of Maine have sent two de-
scendants OF Republican statesmen
who reflected distinguished honor on
their State and the party. in years
past, to the United States Senate. One
! Is the son OF former Senator Eugene
Hale. and the. other is a grandson Of
the late Senator William P. Frye.
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ST, CLAIRSY|LLE
FAIR IS NOW ON
REcoHp BREAKINa CROWD Elk.
PECTED FODAY-FIHE RACE
PROGRAM.
All Departments Filled and Exhibits Arc
Uousually Ftne-General Hews OF
st. Clairsvtlle.

ST, CLAIRsVILLE. O.. Sept. IA
fine race program will be the feature
Of the second day Of the Belmont coun-
~ fair here today. With good weather
1t is expected that the crowd will be
record breaker. Three races are sched-
uled for today, the first being the ESQ
trot with a purse of two hundred dol
lars; the second will be the 2:29 pace
with q purse OF three hundred dollars,
and the last will be Il free for MI 'rot
with a purse of three hundred dollars.
All Of the races have number or en-
tries In them. and there will he no less
than four starters in any race and
maybe more.
Every department is filled to over
tlowiug and never before have condi-
liuns been so good. for th= best talr
ever held in the county. The stock Dc:
rartments are full up. and the eNhlbitl
il large in the poultry department. IN
the floral hall. there is an abundance or
fruit and other exhibits. The feature
exhibit is the one being made by the
different schools of the county, there
being q new hall erected for this pur-
pose. The schools from Hover me
county are represented and great deal
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WHO IT WILL HIT HARDEST.


Now that Congress. under duress.
and following the lead Of President
Wilson. has. by statute declared that
the br0thcrhoods trainmen shall have
an increase Of wages. the interesting
question arises as TO where is the
money coming from. The obvious
answer is that the railroads shall be
granted an increase of rates to meet
the increased charges of operation
To this there will be widespread Oh,
lection and it may hot be granted. In
that case the additional money will be
taken from the stockholders, who are
farinS none TOO we'll as it is. Accord
ing 10 the statistics of The Interstate
Commerce Commission for the year
ending June 80, only G045 per cent of
the railway stocks Of the country
paid any dividends at all, while 1856
per cent OF the stocks received moth.
ing: and the average rate Of dividends
paid on all stocks that earned any
thing al all WAS only IS per cent.
The total account Of dividends paid
on railroad stocks last year was S32S,-
4777.93S. This was $l23,0tN,00O less
than the. return TO railroad slockhoIu.
ers the year previous. From this sum
must now be taken the cost of the in
creased wages which Congress says
the trainmen shall receive--a sum
which is yariously calculated, but
which no one has set at less than $780,
100000 This is more than fifteen per
cent Of the total dividend payments
for the past year and if dividends
must shrink in that ratio. it means
that railroad investors will receive
only 3.23 per cent upon their invest.
ment. The Democratic Congress
yielded to the demands Of 100000
trainmen who laid siege TO the Capitol.
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THE VICTIM

Whu is the rover in the land
That hath the sole. supreme command
(In theory, please undrtStand)?
Thu public.
Who gives this power to he used
For it's own good and interest fused
With no thought il should be abused
The public.
Who comes out small end of the horn:
BY it's own servants held Ia sCorn,
Who comes out small end Of the: holrn?
The public.
Who's told by those it put to serve
That if 1t dares the least to Swcrre
Course of it's business. il has nerve?
The public.
Who sees all sorts Of suffering near
In strikes, but Is spectator mere.
Is told il must not interfere?
The public.
Who humbly stands aside TO wait
What is dccrecd to be its fate"
Who has no say. but pays the freight:
The public.
baltimore American.
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st. ClatrFyIlIa Rrtafa

Paul Waddell. Democratic candidate
for Representative. from Bellaire. was
here today in the interest Of his candi-
dacy.
Attorney W. W. Cowen has returned
from business trip to Warren, OHIO.
,.oI. ne remnants 20 nc nSeG :or tHe az
ton arrived today and are being dis.
tributcd. one being given TO each auto
mobile that comes TO town. The but
tons will also be placed on sale al tie
fair.
Mrs. f. B. ChriSty entertained a num-
her OF ladies' Al her home on Marietta
street this evening.
Charles Keyscr OF New Phiiadc lphia.
was here today calling OH friends.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-09-13
a MOCK REMEDY.

Supplementing the exposure OF the
mock remedy adopted by Congress,
known as the so-called eight hour law,
in The lutelli nicer yesterday by Mr..
'. B. Archer. of Parkersburg. is The
declaration of veteran railroad man
OF Waterford, New York, and hrm
adherent of unioaism He assails the
Adamson measure. maintaining that
the law is not the remedy for the
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-09-13
Of friendly rivalry between the various

Of friendly rivalry between the various
schools has been aroused
The judging Of the live stock and: IN
fact Of all exhibits will be started We'd
ncsday morning, and Will continue an
til late Thursday. Thursday morning
Will be held the boys live stock judging
contest, which has attracted large
number Of young farmers from all over
the county.
The races for the first day proves to
be drawing card AMI quite number
Of people visited the grounds today
Meister's band will arr:v': Wednesday
morning and Will furnish the music
for Wednesday and Thursday.
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EntaroinnI-

The elias sof 1872 of the st. Claisville
High school held reunion this evening
and it was we'll attended. The young
people gathered at the home Of Miss
Ora, Schafcr and enjoyed a weincr roast
and u very enjoyable time was had. Be-
sides the members Of the class. NUM-
Der of Others were invited.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-09-13

The death OF former Post master Gen
cral James recalls the melancholy end
Of The second martyr President Of the
United States. James y. Garfield. IN
whose cabinet he sat.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-09-13

Clifford Pinchot, Progressive leader.
says: Il cannot vote for Wilson because
cannot trust him." and that's the way
his former party associates in Maine
felt about it.
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House Hall. Wednesday night, and II is
expected that forty couples will attend
Young people from G.l over iii. county
have been invited ami 4 fine dance pro.
gram will be rendered by Meister's or.
clrStra from Wheeling,
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-09-13

United States Senator w. e. Borah
and Judge Ira E. Robinson, Republl-
can candidate for Governor, will ad-
dress the Republicans Of Ohio County
and adjoining counties Tuesday night,
September 18th.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-09-13

Patient-Oh. Doctor, Doctor, no
tongue can tell how I suffer!
Physician-Ar-t'm. Let me see
your tongue, please.-Judge.
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If the Democrats persist In insisting
that The vutc Of Maine carries no de-
Unite significance. We Will agree 10 that
in that the voice of the whole country
will be much more definite.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-09-13

Congressman McGillicuddy Of Maine,
will now know how his namesake Con-
ME Mack. the cellar nngnatc OF the
American base ball league. feels.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-09-13

Tho first whisper from tho joint Next
can Commission is highly encouraging.
II is said there is strong likelihood that
americans may hc permitted TO go To
Mexico" Oh. JOY!
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-09-13

We are curious to see Vance McCor-
mick's proclamation on the Great Dis
appointment.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-09-13

What will happen when the railroad
stockholders. who are much more
numerous, organize and present their
demands TO the lawmakers?
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-09-13

Well. ther" is one Senator gained to-
wards III" i:rHu%liraa rehabilitation If
the upper body of congress.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-09-13

The only comfort the Democrats are
getting out OF Maine is. it might have
been worse
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-09-13
Marriage License.

Willis Cooper. age 81. a coal miner,
and Annie Lee Bow, age Il, both col
ored Of Martins Ferry. Squire Fl. NJ.
Davic perforemd the ceremony.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-09-13

Villa says he holds no grudge against
the "GringUcs." Certainly not. lie
liuuidated at Columbus. New Mexico.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-09-13

Dauoe Wednesday Night.
Final preparations have been made for
the big dance to be held In the Court
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gresslvc vote failed to raise responsive
new.
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Another dark shade now fluttcrs on
Shadow Lawn. Maine.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-09-13

So Don't cheer boys. the cabinet speakers
in Maine are crying.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-09-13

lust like that year when Maine went
hell hcnt for Governor Kent"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-09-13

American Guaranteed Paint, at fac
tory price, s1.S5 per gallon. A. ]. Lo.
rentz, St. Clairsyille, Ohio. II
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-01-12
IN HONOR OF MISS ROGERS.

Miss Annie Rogers, who is in the
city from Chicago, visiting Miss Fan
ME Stark, was the recipient, last
week, of many pleasant attentions.
On Wednesday, Miss Stark gave a
delightful party to a few married
friends at which gay conversation,
dainty bits of fancy work and an
appetizing salad course was the or
der of the day.
On Friday morning, Miss Stark en-
tertained the young ladies of the
city in honor of her pretty visitor.
The young ladies enjoying this Deco
sion were, Mrs. j. R. Nickles, Mrs.
H. A. Benton, Mrs. Otto Bristow,
Mrs. W. G. Harper, Mrs. Gus Lee,
Miss Eugenia Robertson, Miss Bessie
Fretwell, Miss Katherine Link, Miss
Mary Quarles Link, Miss Mary Smith
and Miss Antoinctte Thomson. After
the serving of hot luncheon, Miss
Rogers and Miss Stark entertained
the guests with singing and violin
music. Miss Rogers is an accom-
plished performer on the violin and
she charmed the guests with her play
ing. Miss Stark's voice is known
and loved by all.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-01-12
LIBRARY ENTERTAINMENT.

The entertainment given last
Thursday night at the Opera House
by the Library Association was a
success in every way and Melted the
Association the excellent sum of
eighty-fve dollars. This entertain
ment was a "mock marriage" and
was q laughable and entertaining af-
fair. All the parties taking part were
men and half of them were dressed
up, to represent women. Mr.. R. H.
Kay was the blushing bride while Mr.
Marcus Keller was the groom. He
looked, beside Mr.. Kay, about as
small as a groom always is at a we'd
ding, w. E. Hill and Herman Greene,
as DANES of honor were the stars of
the occasion. Both were in full even
ing dress and the amount of neck
and back displayed was positively
alarming. Rev. H. E. Pressly was the
soloist of the occasion and was east
ly one of the most attractive feat
ures. All the parts were well taken
and the affair was a success.
This entertainment was under the
efficient management of Mrs. ]. F.
Miller, Mrs. C. H. McMurray, Mrs.
T. Gordon White, Miss lone Smith
and J. 4. Hill, who wish to return
thanks to all who took part and to
all who helped in any way. The Ii
brary Association is grateful to all
for their help.
Especially do they wish to thank
Mrs. Otto Bristow who played the
piano and Miss Fannie Stark, who
sang and Miss Annie Rogers, who
gave two violin selections.
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THE METHODIST SOCIETY.

The Missionary Society of the
Methodist church met at the home of
Mrs. C. C. Gambrell last Monday af-
ternoon. This society looks after
the work of the foreign and home
missionary work of the church and
is a large organization. The cleo
ton of officers Monday resulted in
Mrs. C. C. Gambrell being chosen
President, Mrs. ]. V. Elgin and Miss
Edith Leach, Vice Presidents, Mrs.
A. M. Stone, Recording Secretary,
and Mrs: P. B. Speed, Corresponding
Secretary, Mrs. M. G. Owens, Treas
urer. Some lady will be appointed
to look after the social service work.
Mrs. Lamar Gillian will look after
the Supply work of the society and
the Study and Publicity work will be
in the hands of Mrs. Jones F. Miller.
In addition to their work the So
ciety enjoyed a social half hour and
the delightful refreshments served
by the hostess.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-01-12
MEETING OF THE DAUGHTERS

The Daughters of the Confederacy
held their meeting last Saturday af-
ternoon at the home of Miss May
Robertson and a pleasant and a prof
liable meeting was enjoyed. Follow
ing out their line of work and study
Mrs. w. w. Bradley read a paper on
"Secession," giving "A history of the
movement. An added interest to her
paper was a sketch read from the
scrap book of Mr.. Hugh Wilson CIV
ing the observations of an onlooker
at the Secession meeting held in ABB
beville.
During the next year the Daugh-
tiers will adopt a line of historical
study and hope to accumulate his
torical books for their use. Such
books will be kept in the room used
by the Daughters in the City Hall:
During the afternoon Miss Rob-
ertson served refreshments which
were greatly enjoyed.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-01-12
TO SING ON SUNDAY.

Miss Leonora Neville Long has
been secured as the leader of the
Methodist choir and will come down
to Abbeville from Due West every
Saturday. She will sing on Sunday
in the Methodist church and on Mon
day she will teach voice to as many
pupils as can be accommodated dur
ing the day. Miss Long is well
know INTO u people, having sung,
here many times. She always pleases
her audiences and it will be a treat,
indeed, to hear her sing for the
Methodists.
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500 Reward, 500

The readers Of this paper VIII be
pleased to learn that there is at least one
dreaded disease that science has been
able to cure in all it's stages, and thai IS
Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure is the only,
positive cure now known TO the medical
fraternity. Catarrh being a constitutional
disease, requires a constitutional treat
ment. Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken in
ternally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces Of the system: there
by destroying the foundation of the dis
ease. and giving the patient. Strength by
building up the constitution and assisting
nature in doing it's work. The proprietors
have so much faith in its curative pow
ers that they offer One Hundred Dollars
for any case that 1t fails to cure. Send
for list of testimonials.
Sold by all Druggists. f5c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-01-12
FEASTING ON GOOD THINGS.

During the holidays we enjoyed
the good things that 90 with the Holt
day season. and in addition our table
was helped out by a bag of fine sweet
potatoes and some excellent hrtter
hroueht lis by our friend. Mr.. W. A.
Klugh. of Greenwood. The potatoes
were the finest we have seen this
wear and were greatly enjoyed by US.
Mr.. Klugh is one of the most sub
stantial farmers of his community,
and it is a pleasure to have him come
to see us when in Abbeville.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-01-12
ESTATE OF J. w. SIGN, DECD.
Notice of Settlement and Applica.
ton for Final Discharge.

TAKE NOTICE that on the 9th
day of February 1916, I will render
a final account of my actings and do
ing as Administrator of the Estate
of ]. W. Sign, deceased, in the office
of Judge of Probate for Abbeville
County at 10 o'clock a. m, and on
the the same day will apply for a
final discharge from my trust as
such. administrator.
All persons having demands against
said estate will present them for
payment on or before that day,
proven and authenticated or be for
ever barred.
J. L. PERRIN,
Administrator.
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THE MISSION SERVICE.

Rev. K. G. Finley, of Columbia, is
in the city conducting a mission SER
vice at Trinity church. This is the
first meeting of the kind ever held
in Abbeville, and it is hoped that
much interest will be evidenced in it.
Mr.. Finley is one Of the most noted
ministers of the Diocese of South
Carolina.
While in the city he will be en-
tertained at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
William M. Barnwell.
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ENTERTAINING PREACHERS.

The Horse Swappers Association of
Spartanburg entertained the Metho-
odist preachers of that city and
county at a turkey dinner at the Dill
lingham stables. The dinner was
spread in the loft of the barn and
was an enjoyable occasion. Was it
cheaper to entertain than to trade
with the good brethren?
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-01-12
MRS. PRATT E~NTERTAINS

Mrs. H. Waddell Pratt entertained
at the Presbyterian Manse last Mon
day night in compliment to Miss An
ME Rogers. The following young la
dies were invited to meet Miss Rog-
ers: Misses Oney, Caro- and Mamie
Morse. Miss Mamie Bowie, Miss Ida
May Brownlee, Miss Mary E. Hill,
Miss Caroline Graves, Miss Louise
Brown, Miss Mary Perrin and Miss
Fannie Stark and Miss Rogers. All
enjoyed the evening, Mrs. Pratt be-
ing a bright, lively and entertaining
hostess.
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ENTERTAINING MISS ROGERS.

Mrs. j. D. Kerr entertained at a
delightful sewing party Monday
morning, complimentary to Miss
Annie Rogers, the pretty visitor of
Miss Fannie Stark. The young peo-
pie of the city were invited and the
morning passed pleasantly in CONVEX
sation and in interesting work on
many dainty pieces of tatting, en-
broidery, and fancy work. At the
close of the morning a dainty hot
luncheon was served.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-01-12
MCCORMICK COUNTY WINS.

The State Board of Canvassers
yesterday decided the contests in the
Mccormick County matter, throwing
out the contests made by parties from
Abbeville and Greenville counties. 1t
is understood that the matter will be
carried into the courts.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-01-12
MR.. GODFREY RESIGNS.

Mr.. George Godfrey has resigned
his position as foreman of the card
room at the Abbeville mill, and Mr..
Little is here from Birmingham, to
take his place.
Mr.. Godfrey has made his home
in Abbeville for some time and stands
we'll with our people. He is a men,
Der of the city council, and has serv-
ed the city faithfully both as a mem
Der of the council and as a member
Of the Light and Water Committee
of the council.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-01-12
A NEW BABY.

The Greek colony at Abbeville has
heen reinforced by the birth of a
baby girl to Mr.. and Mrs. Grieorios
Ventsanakos. Mr.. Ventsanakos is
the Olympia Candy Kitchen man,
and since coming to Abbeville has
become the firm friend Of all the
small boys in the city. This baby
is the first Greek baby ever born in
our town and it is hoped that it will
grow up to be a fine woman.