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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-05-03
A STIRRING APPEAL

The other day The IntellIgencer re-
ferred to the importance Of the Ma
tional End State authorities making
the recruiting and training camps of
the country as sanitary morally as
nhvsicallv. The mothers OF the sons
who have enlisted and Of those VINO
are vet to 20 will get a great deal OF
c,mfor, out of the circular OF Bishop
awrence OF the Protestant Episcopal
church calling for the cooperation OF
all Christians with the army and navy
chaplains who have the spiritual wei
fare OF TIE soldiers in their nanus'
For these positions Bishop Lawrence
in apoealins to his own church conf
munion urges that none but the pest
and most competent Of the clergy T.:
selected, and that to perform the moss
efficient service the parishes ana 0'o'
ceses should see to it that clersymeA
frc1n sh2:r jurisdictions are properly
equipped for the duties that Will oe-
volve on them. The chaplain Will De
p, imuortant factor in protecting the
youths in the army from the enem!
that is Frequently more dangerous
than the armed foe. And here is where
Bishop Lawrences scores heavily when
he says:
Ffftv wears ago it was assumed that
as aanrrene had always been Il great
curse OF war It always would De: ouL
surgeons had the courage and f2ith 70
{; try and check the curse so. that to-aaS
Kangrene is the exception rather tnai
the rule. 1t is still assumed by many
,,eoplc that as vice and debauchery
have always followed an army. they al
ways WIZ inevitably checking military
efficiency Has not the Church me
courage sHd faith 10 assume tnat tntS
moral snnxrcns also must be eradtcated.
What a glory would come TO this coun-
try IL ST.. should emerge from the war
having made contribution TO the moral
health ~ the army comparable with the
contributions Of surgery
Il would be great accomplishment
indeed, and for that reason this work
should enlist the active cooperation
OF all forces outside Of the army which
viii assist. at least in minimizing the
evils that walk in the night. If not
wholly eradicating them. To this end
Bishop Lawrence concludes his suS
Sestions with these appealing words:
Let every Christian. be they clergy
man, iaymun or woman. see to 1t that
Ithe Governor OF the State and tbs
authorities Of the town and villages
near camps and small details OF troops
be supported in keeping the town anc
Villages clean and thus preventing then
from being a source Of moral and physi'
cal Infection to the soldiers. Judging
from the past. commercial vice offer
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The time we asst the preacher here fer
afternoon an tea
My mother scd l had L act as good as
/ kin be;
had ID, kssn ny "eck'ie on an ansuF
An use my handkerchief without NO
reprimand from her.
An bow my head an keen it bowed
until "rrr Jesus sake"
An mustn't asst Ter sugar or another
piece OF cake.
AM bc Il little gentleman an never s;.y
4 word.
Cause frllcrs bout the size O. me is
seen an never heard.
An MA she told my father at he'd have
[ polish up
His manners too. an mustn't stick his
crackers in his cup.
NCr sousr his bread i'll coffee like he
nIlus likes L do.
An had : keep his elbows OF the din
nor table. too,
An had / wear 4 napkin, an not chuck
il in his chin,
But lay il croSSwisc on his lap an
stick Il corner in
An lock The puppy in the barn. be-
cause she didn't kecr
r have no pup 10 bother when the
minister was here.
An when the preacher got around that
cvcnin' pa an mo
Was 'xactly like she told us, jes. as
good rs we cud bc.
An listened Ia him tell about. the hip
pcrcris In, chruch
Who prey ON holy people. an who TAR.
nish an hesmirch
The house of faith" an give ''the cause
of pjcty mint
Fy trim IL make the world believe that
they arc what they amt"
An ma an pa agreed with him IN
everything. | guess.
Cause everything he Sod TO en- tho both
"f en- Scd yes"
An when tho preachcrd gone away
then na she scd t me
r come an sci beside her cause she
Sed she'd like [ see
How much attention l had paid. an II
Id paid a bit.-
An then she nst me out an out what
was n hippercrit?"
| dun my best / reck'leck, an then l
sed L ma
Il rcciIn that hippcrcrit is jest like
me an pa
NJohn d, Wells.
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difficult men in Germany to see.
The chief Socialist centers in Ger
many are Berlin, Munich, Essen, Leip-
sic and Stuttgart The Berlin Social
lists are not as radical as those In
Bavaria and in the Rhine Industrial
section. For instance, last fall when
food became SO very scarce that many
people began to fear there Would not
be enough for the country to hold OUT,
the Munich Socialists wrote to the
chancellor suggesting that all FOOD IN
Germany, even that in possession OF
private families. be conliscated. The
poor know that people with money
have been able to buy food in large
Quantities both inside and outside or
Germany and store ii for the siege"
The people know, also, that those VINO
live on big estates and farms keep
back all the food they need for them
selves and only sell what they have
to. So the Munich Socialists recon-
mended to the government that food
be taken away from all persons IN
Germany. 4 further proposal was
that the government organize soup
kitchens and restaurants throughout
Germany and compel everyone, nigh
and low, rich and poor, to eat the same
kind of food in government CARES. TINS
was Olllerly OppuStu, VI SOui 90, ~,
every one in Germany who had food
OF who could live at hotels. The chan
cellor paid no heed 10 this proposal
from Munich, but if this years harvest
should be as bad as that of last year
the government may be compelled TO
accept the Munich plan after all.
Socialists Are Elected.
During the last year there have been
elections held in Germany for seats in
the reichstag to fill those vacated Dy
death, illness or the retirement or
members because of age. When the
election was held in Pottsdam, the
kaiser's home. Socialist was elected
to take the place Of DR.. Karl Leb-
knecht, who was sentenced TO Two
years Imprisonment. Socialists also
carried elections in Cologne and in
Essen where the great krupp NUM-
ton factories are located.
The government has been watching
this advance in socialism very care
fully. It has tried TO keep abreast. OF
the times by establishing state social
ism in Germany during the war. The
present method of controlling and dis
tributing food Is purely socialistic. Al
present the II. Z. G.. which is the Of
iicial bureau for purchasing and con-
trolling the sale Of food. is absolutely
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FAIR ELECTION NOW WOULD GIVE
SOCIALISTS CONTROL Of RE|CRSTAG
Leaders Of the Working Classes With the Support Of the
People, Are Planning Big Reorganization OF
the Government at End of the War.

eminent In the reichstag, and because
the chancellor has made so many con
cessions to this group Schetdemann
has been considered a SEMI omclal
spokesman !of the government. the
radical wing of the party. however, 10
mot only opposed TO the principles or
the Social Democratic group, but ITS
members believe the Socialists made
mistake in voting for the first war
credits. During the last two sessions
/ of the Teichstag, when war creolts
were voted this minority party Voted
against the proposed funds LOT the
continuation Of the war.
Ii Is difficult to tell In war times
which one Of these groups represents
the most people. In the few elections
which have been held TO FIJI vacancies
in the reichstag caused by the death
of members the two groups have Jared
about equally. Scheidemann, because
OF his popularity among the people
and because he Is practically the only
| Socialist who is permitted by the gov
eminent to travel about and lecture.
Is considered tho most influential So
cialist In Germany. Bernstein and his
followers, who are secretly anti-Hoh-
cnzollern and anti-army, are pre-
vented from holding public meetings.
and the government has refused TO
recognize their group as a special .po-
litical party. When the chancellor
calls the party leaders TO his palace
for conference he never Invites the
radicalists. But from the standpoint
Of democracy in Germany this small
Socialist Labor group has the most
advanced ideas. Bernstein was one
Of the first Germans TO approve the
ideas of the American League TO En-
force Peace, and he has been an
exponent OF American ideas in Ger
many. He Is an old man, and there
fore not as daring as Scheidemann or
Liebknecht, but having spent some
thing like fifteen years in England
and having a son in London today, he
Is at heart thorough democrat and a
man who believes in republican
Germany.
Scheidemann Forceful Leader.
Personally Scheidemann impresses
one as being sincere and earnest. He
Is as we'll educated as any public man
in Germany today. He is one Of the
most forceful orators there, and i'm
presses every one he meets with his
masterful executive ability. He Is
practically the dictator Of the policies
and ideas Of the "Vorwarts." Many Of
the leading editorials in this news.
paper are written by him. He has his
Office on the fourth floor Of factory
building together with other Of his
Socialist colleagues, and because his
advice and help are sought by so
many people he is one of the most
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socialistic in its nature. No German
firm and no private citizen can buy
food wholesale or retail in any neu-
trail country in Europe and bring II
into Germany without having the sup
ply contlscated by this organization.
The result is that no German firm TO-
day buys food in neutral countries.
Everything available in Holland, Den,
mark, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland
or Hungary is purchased by an agent
Of the ~. E. G." and shipped into Ger
many in freight cars owned by this or
Ga niZation. Travellers in neutral Eu-
rotean countries will see on the rail-
way sldings white freight cars with
the following sign in big black letters:
central MISUNDERSTANDING, Deut-
schland" so-called ~. E. G.
Before this bureau was organized
German merchants had been going to
these countries and bidding against
each other for the available food. The
result was that prices became almost
prohibitive. Now the government
sends one man to buy the supplies,
and offers a certain fixed price.
This same organization controls the
sale of all food within Germany. A
Davarian wholesale grocer, for in
stance, cannot send food to Berlin or
to any city outside of Bavaria unless
he sells it to the II. Z. G." By max
ing the penalty so high-in some cases
It amounts to mprisonment-few peo-
pie try to get around these govern
'ment restrictions.
Socialist Schemes Succeed.
This is one of the ways by which
state Socialism has been established
in Germany during hostilties. Be.
cause the government was successful
in the food department., SINH ar
bureaus were organized to care for
other common needs. A government
department to buy. sell and conserve
all edible fats was organized. An
other bureau to control the oil market
and another to purchase old clothes
and still another TO have charge or
wool and cotton were founded.
On the whole these Socialistic
schemes have been so successful that
many Socialist and officials are look
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fBy CARL W. ACKERMAN.)

Copyright. 1917. the Tribune association
/ Socialism has been growing so rap
idly in Germany during the war that il
national election were held today
and all men permitted to vote the So
cialist party would dominate the
Ireichstag. Officials and army Leaders
realize this, and 1t is one Of the rea
sons there were no elections lot par
lament last fall, as the German ,con
stitution provided. Socialism and de
mocracy go hand in hand in Germany
Just before Ambassador James w
Gerard left Berlin everyone was tatR
ing about the reform which would
come after the war. Desiring peace
above everything else. the Socialists
and the people. who want changes Ia
their system OF government. are sup
porting the military leaders because
they believe a united Germany can ge!
The hest terms from the Americanized
Entente.
To keep up with the growth IN So
cialism the government has had 10
make a large number Of changes IN
policies during the war. When 1000
first became very scare the SOCIALISTS
demanded that the government con
fscate all food supplies, so that the
available food might be equally dis
tributed. Philip Scheidemann, the
dominant Socialist figure in, German
politics. Is credited with having origl-
mated the bread card. When the gov
eminent food department was estab-
lished and President Won Batockl was
called from East Prussia to head II
the Socialists demanded that they be
recognized. And for the first time IN
the history of Germany the kaiser ap-
pointed q Socialist-Dr. Charles Muel-
ier-as one of the members Of the
food board. Last fall, when the emf
peror came to Berlin to discuss the
food situation with REPRESENTATIVES
from all parts OF Germany ne nelo
long conference with DR.. Mueller al
the chancellor's palace. AfterWard tile
newspapers announced his majesty
had received this Socialist and dis,
cussed earnestly with him the foou
situation. 1t had good effect upon
the Socialists and the people when
they read that their kaiser had realiy
consulted one Of their number.
Radicals Oppose Credits.
When the war broke out the Social
ist members Of the reichstag as unit
voted with the other members for the
first war credits. But since then the
party has split, and at present there
is a Social Democratic party led by
Scheidemann, and Socialist Labor
party led by Wolfgang Heine and
Eduard Berns tein. Scheidemann's
group has been the strongest sup
porter of the chancellor and the gov
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to know whether the Secretary Of Ag-
riculture and the Commissioner OF Ed
ucation conferred before making these
two recommendations, and whether
the President approves Of either or
both schemes. In the absence Of any
information on the question, the re-
quests for a total of s45,0o0,oo0 to
solve the food problem would strike
the common citizen as convincing
proof OF the need for the creation of
the proposed joint Congressional conf
mittee on the Conduct Of the War. If
the departments cannot get together
otherwise. Congress should compel
II them to.
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AN EVIDENT NEED

There seems to be decided need
for the coordination Of the government
departments. especially in the matter
Of the food problem. Some time ago
the Commissioner Of Education want
ed $50, 900 900 appropriated to employ
10000 instructors to teach children
how to grow vegetables in vacant lots
Now the Secretary Of Agriculture
wants an appropriation Of $4,000, 900
to enable him to solve the food scar
city problem It would be interesting
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ing forward to the period after t

ing forward to the period after! II
tended. 1t has been suggested 4
ready that the government take oy(
what remains Of the German stea1
ship companies and establish . 90
eminent monopoly In merchant ship
It has been suggested that the 90
eminent import all raw materials q
export all manufactured articles,
has been suggested that the goTe1
ment bring the soldiers back 'front.'
front in companies and IN. regtmen'
and run the factories like the arm
has been run. But while the Cover
ment may desire to do this, the ,vota
will probably have something else
say.
The Socialists are the reformers
Germany, and inasmuch as they "a
been able to make much progress III
ing the war, when they have b.
prevented from doing so many thinl
they planned, it is almost certain whe
peace comes the Socialists viii !pla
the leading role in reorganization: tn
growth of the Socialists has bys&n
means been In vain. II they suceee
in accomplishing the reforms .Whic
they expect there will be a universi
peace party in Germany In the futur
to take the place Of the universal w
party Of the past. The Socialists 9
principle are against war, and the Pc
pie are so weary Of this war that the
will not look forward to future wal
with any degree Of hopefulness.
During the past two years the rad
cal Socialists have been fighting har
for recognition, but because the 90
eminent has been against them an
because the army has hated them the
have been unable to carry out man
of their plans, They can be a1de'
however, by the United States
America and her allies II the praser
military leaders are defeated and d.
credited. AS long as the army ca
say to the people: I'VE defended IN
country. We kept the enemy out {
our country. We fought suec ,s,' :
misled and the reform movement 4
Germany after the war will not be q
successful as it otherwise will be.
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festation Of fine spirit OF patriotism,
courage and determination.
Taking the country an a whole
financial conditions may safely be
stated to be above the average, with
loanable funds more abundant than
for many years and with but mod
crate demand. The Middle West
profitlng as 1t has done by the high
prices received for foodstuffs and by
reason Of its favored location, suffered
perhaps less than any other section
from the effects Of the war.
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supported by strong political influence
may work havoc.
of the army in such regulations ana
discipline as will keep soldiers from
drink aud vice and mete out strong
punishment to those who attempt to de-
moralize the men.
the patriotism OF the people and the ad-
miration for the devotion OF the men
who are our defence create such an
atmosphere through the army that every
RI t,Fbt. drudge and work under hard
conditions. half forgotten by those who
sent him, but that he Is q part or a
great organic body of people who VIII
do anything in their power to help him
meet the strain. to overcome tempta-
ton and do his part we'll.
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Coordination and cooperation are
the watchwords of the times.
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General Joffre made the most elo-
oucnt speech heard IN the Senate for
many. n day. and he only spoke fifteen
words.
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There were no flies on some Of those
pretty fly swatters yesterday.
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Carranza was safely inaugurated
President OF Mexico. and 5000 of ma
lures airplanes. carrier pigeons. spread
the news throughout the republic.
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Lafollette's referendum scheme got
only four votes. but the noise the pro-
ponent made about 1t sounded like 400
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Entwine the Union Jack and Tt
Color with Old Glory.
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. If the presence Of American troops
on the west front will end the war;
then why not hustle them over?
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Chcago's reform mayor has gone tn
way Of all opportunists.
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And Nebraska drives another nall in
John Barleycorn's coffin.
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today without Wheeling and Wheeling
is we'll out Of it.
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The welfare Of the baby makes FOL
the future strength Of tho nation.
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1t Is long. long way to Lafayette
Day. but we'll get there just the same
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:CutiCuPaAed|ed
Scalp Trouble

In three years with crust like
bran. Itching burning pre-
vented sleep. Hair fell out.
Tried other remedies with no
relief. After using one cake
Cuticura Soap and one box
of Cuticura Ointment was
perfectly healed.
From signed statement of Mrs. L. G.
Reed, r. F. D. 3, Box Is, Gilmer,
Texas. Aug. %, 1916.
1t is so easy to prevent skin and scalp
troubles by using Cuticura Soap, and
no other, for all toilet purposes. assisted
now and then by touches of Cuticura
Ointment TO first signs of pimples, rashes,
dandruff or irritation. Bathc with Cuti
cura Soap and hot water, dry lightly and
apply Cuticura Ointment. At once the
itching ceases, sleep and rest follow,
and complete healment in most cases
results in continu ed use of these fragrant
super-creamy emollients. Do not con-
found them with coarsely medicated
soaps and ointments.
For Free Sample Each by Return
Mail address postcard: "Cuticura,
Dept. H, Boston," Sold everywhere.
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The invitation OF the farmer: Come
on in. the ploughing's fnc."
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"HIPPERCRITS"

AS the baby grows 50 is the man.
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The Akhoond OF Swat ought to have
lived in these days Of fly swatters-
The Harrison times., 1917-06-09

will on the 7th day of July, 1917, be-
tween the hours of ten o'clock in the
forenoon and three o'clock in the af-
ternoOn at the south front door of the
county court house in the City Of Har-
rison, Boone County, Arkansas, offer
for sale at public outcry to the highest
bidder on a credit of three months the
following described real estate in the
County of Boone and State of Arkan-
sas, tO-wit:
Part of the southwest quarter of the
southeast quarter of section 23, town
ship Is north of range l9 west, begin
ming IA rods west of the southeast
corner of said forty thence west bear
ing north on the line between d. N
Fulbright's and J. f. Olvey 40 rods
and II links; thence north to the cen
ter of the branch IA rods and 81 links;
thence bearing southeast with mean
derings of branch As rods and links
to the point of beginning, containing
two acres, more or less, together with
all the appurtenances thereunto be.
longing.
And should the above described
property fail to sell for enough to pay
the judgment, interest and costs here
in, he will sell the following property
in the same manner and on the same
terms as above named tract
Lot No. eight in block No. seven, in
the Town Of Olvey, Arkansas, being
part Of the southeast quarter Of the
southeast quarter of section 23, town
ship Is north of range 10 west, with
all the appurtenances thereunto be-
longing.
Said sale will be made to satisfy a
judgment against the defendant, X. S.
Crebs in favor of viii Henry, Trustee
of A. NJ. Hathcock for the sum of
Four Hundred Twelve and 20-100
($4l220) Dollars with ten per cent
interest from date of judgment until
paid, together with all costs of this
action.
The purchaser at said sale will be
required to give note with approved
security, bearing interest at ten per
cent per annum, and lien will be re.
tanned on said lands till the purchase
price is paid in full
Given under my hand this the 7th
day Of June, 1917
WILL NORMAN,
Commissioner in Chancery.
The Harrison times., 1917-06-09
SMITH WINS RAILROAD SUIT.

Attorney Allyn Smith, of Cotter was
a Harrison visitor Monday. He re-
turned last week from Washington,
d. c., where he appeared before the
United States Supreme Court repre-
senting Arkansas shippers, in collect
ing excess rates paid the Iron Noun
tain railroad pending the decision sus-
tanning the validity of the Arkansas
two-cent and reduced freight rate case.
The suit was won, and all parties may
now file individual suits to recover
before any justice of the peace in a
township where service can be had
on the railroad.
About 1000 claims amounting TO
100000 have been filed against the
company. The Supreme Court over
ruled the railroads allegations that
the rates were confiscatory.