The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-11-20
VIOLATING ESPIONAGE
(Contiuued Prom Page onA)

published in the Progressive the
following EDITORIAL: "Speed tho
day the denomination Of the
drafted men, now going on in
Barbour county at tho direction
of Governor cornweII, who has
been urged to have this done at
the urgent request Of a few dis r
satisfied men in the county. Just
why the governor is listening to .
these few objectors is not under
stood; at. any rate he has added
more trouble to the dissatisfaction
already prevailing, and, In our
opinion, good enough, bad as 1t Is,
should have been left alone. A
storm of protest goes up all over
the county, especially from the
mothers, for the action thus Ia
ken, which is without doubt
reflection on the men who con.
+ Quoted the first examination.
While it may be claimed other.
wise, It would appear that more
autocracy is yet to be heaped upon
the citizens Of the Mountain State.
The smouIdering fire Of refornna-
ton and freedom may not be seen
or felt to-day, but az gentle
warning to those who ever try to
destroy the very constitution OF
the land, there will be day OF
reckoning. Speed the day"
Tho Other Count
The Indictment charged that this edi
torial was published for the purpose OF
obstructing the recruiting and enlist
ment service OF the United States.
The second count charges that the
distribution Of the article concerning the
draft was done with the intent 10 inter-
fcre with the operation and success OF
the military forces OF the country anu
to promote the SUCCESS OF its enemies.
The third count charges that the pup
llcation OF the draft article was made
for the purpose of causing lnsuoordlna.
ton. disloyalty, rlutiny and refusal OF
duty in III: military forces OF the coun-
try, and that the publication caused
false impression that the draft law was
when in truth and In
fact the same is constitutional.
The fourth count charges that tho
speed the day" editorial was published
for the purpose OF causing lnsuoordina-
ton, QlSlQSdllE. EtC-
Propaganda Alleged.
According 10 information orougnt %
the attention of District Attorney
Walker today. there is community
Somewhere in West Virginia" where al
active propaganda exists, the purpose Q.
which is to prevent young men from
catertinG the government service. and
10 do all possible TO obstruct the gov
eminent in the prosecution OF The war.
The most active person IN the plot IS
said TO bo q. pro-German bank CASHIER
and he has associated with him
preacher Regular meetings are helu,
in which GeruIaa songs. are sung ana
young men ere urged 10 sign pledges 10
the effect that they will not join the
government service.
District Attorney Walker has dis
matched a secret service man 10 the
scene, and if the facts are borne out by
the Investigation arrests will be made
at once
The Showalte- Casa.
December Is has been fixed as the date
that the arre2l nf Howard ". Showai; :
or, former 'airnont banker under coiS
viction in the federal court for misap-
plication of the FUNDS OF the First Ma
tional Bank. Will be certified from Mar
tiLsburg TO the United States circuit
court OF appeals at tichmond.
The original date set for perfecting
the appeal was November 10. but Judge
Woods extended the time for month
upon agreement of counsel that the ar
suments would be presented to the
Richmond court at the coming January
term.
Two Years Tor White Slayer.
Ray McNemar. younS man from
Clnrksburg confessed today 10 having
TRANSPORTED Miss BLY, FordEcc. IL year
old girl from Clarksbur1 To Martins
Ferry. Ohio, for improper purposes and
Judge Dayton sentenced him TO serve
two years in the Atlanta penitentiary.
To Give Himself Up.
DR.. Z. l.. Young. Il negro physician.
who after his conviction here a year
ago. of having transported young col
ored girl from Clarksburg TO Marietta
for improper purposes. carried his case
10 the supreme court Of the United
States and there had his appeal denied.
WAS expected TO arrive in Phillppi to
give himself up TO the marshal. who
will take Elm to Atlanta for two year
term.
Pound Guilty. .
Frank J. Sage. OF Pittsburgh. was
found guilty by q jury in federal court
Of transporting Elizabeth Rego. Pitts
hurgh girl from that place to Wheeling
for immoral purposes and Judge Dayton
imposed Il sentence Of four years in the
Atlanta pcntentiary.
10 Days for Slacker.
Joseph Myers, an alleged. draft in
vader. from Taylor county. was ordered
Registered and was sentenced TO serve
ten days in the Taylor county jail.
John Miller. an alleged draft invader
from Taylor county, =ecelved the same
sentence and vas ordered 10 be regis
tered at Grafton.
Chester Digman. charged with White
Slavery. was sentenced to serve six
months in the Barbour county county
Jail and to pay fine OF 5000.
George GIcssner. charged with White
Slavery WAS given ten days in the Bar
bour county Jail.
E"rRnn Edwards. who confessed to the
theft Of postoffice money orders in JEFF
ferson county. was sentenced TO serve,
two years in the Atlanta pcnitentiary.
In the matter of John T. McGraw. al-
legged bankrupt, a supplementary petit
ton was filed by, the creditors.