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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-05
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION

Representative Tess, Of Ohio, in a
speech in the House Of Representa-
tiVes not long ago declared that mod
ern educational systems had too
many frills." We must take 1t that
Mr.. Tess knew what he was talking
about because he Is college presi'
dent. himself. He was pleading for
the passage Of the vocational bill
which proposes to extend national aid
for instruction in the useful trades,
fitting the youth Of the land to gain
their living by the education Of their
hands as well as their heads. 1t Is
really the most important measure be-
fore Congress with regard to the pos
sibilities of the future. Wheeling has
imbibed the idea in the manual train
ing department she supports IN the
high school curriculum. 1t Is the need
Of the whole country. This need was
never more clearly emphasized than
in the remarks of Congressman Dal,
linger, of Massachusetts. Mr.. Dallin,
ger after referring to the attention
that has been devoted to the conser-
walton of our forests, our mines. and
our water power, and that very little
regard has been paid to the conserra-
ton of our labor supply, upon which
all production in the last analysis de-
ponds, made the following illuminat-
ing disclosures:
In this regard We are far behind the
other great nations Of the earth. The
census of 1910 shows that in the United
States only IS per cent Of the population
were bread winners, whereas in France
the percentage was 4S; In Italy. SO, and
in Austria. IS. In Great Britain 81 per
per cent of the population are engaged
in manufacturing. mining: trade and
commerce. whereas in the United States
il is only 40 per cent. More important
than the construction Of battleshipS anC
the purchase of munitions or war Is thC
conversion of our large percentage OF
idle consumers into producers Of nation,
al wealth. Hundreds Of thousands OF
boys who are now running VIII IN oui
large cities can by industrial education
be turned from the paths of vice ano
crime into self-respectinc. self-support'
ing and contented. productive laborers
Moreover. while each year 100000 boys
and girls graduate from our elementary
schools, an equal number. most or then
less than II years of age. leave schoo.
by the end Of the sixth grade, not tttef
in any way to earn livelihood ant
without any particular aim in life. No,
only that but a large proportion OF
those who do graduate from the Gle
mentary schools and have the opportn'
nifty to secure high school or academic
education are fitted only for genera
clerk work, and help only to still fur,
cher increase the supply of kind o. 2,
labor already very much underpald
Eyerywhere there are thousands OF
Young men wasting their efforts alonf
unprohtable lines Of endeavor. WIG
would he valuable members or society II
thny could ONLY have had the advan
tages of special training in their car
lier years.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-05
PROHIBITION IN CONGRESS

There are two prohlbltlon proposf
lions before Congress that are exclt-
ing great interest throughout the
country. because for the first time In
the history of antiliquor agitation
there seems to be a probability OF
both being adopted. Public sentiment
against the liquor traffic has never
been so highly developed as it is to-
day, as exemplified through the IN
creased number of States that are
now under statutory or constitutional
prohibition. And notwithstanding the
fact that the revenue question is or
serious consideration these days. ana
the greater deficit the withdrawal OF
LIQUOR taxes would create, the effect
of such deficiency in nowise seems TO
disturb the Congressional mind bent
+. on National prohibition. The nearness
Of vote on the Sheppard bill pending
in the Senate. which provides prohlol-
ton for the District of Columbia, has
stimulated interest in the contest. "A
vote on this measure is to be taken IN
the Senate next Tuesday. This meas
ure will afford a test OF the strength
OF the prohibition forces in the upper
chamber Of Congress. It is also
thought that it will afford a test OF
the strength Of the same forces in the
House of Representatives, because
once the bill has passed the Senate
the House could not afford to take the
responsibility Of defeating. 1t. But
Z there is to say about prohibition for
the District of Columbia and National
prohibition, Congressman would be
much more fearless in voting for the
former proposition than the latter, be-
cause there would be no home In
fluences to contend with as would BE-
the case with nation wide prohibition.
The Intelligencer is not saying
whether National prohibition would be
any more judicious than State prohi-
bition. 1t is merely presenting the
facts of the case as to the likelihood
OF the national measure getting
through Congress at this session VI
course everyone knows that the mere
adoption of the prohibition amend
ment by Congress Is but small pro-
gress towards the actua, fact. 1t must
be ratified by three-fourths OF the
States. thirty-six Of them. before It
can become effective. To negative the
amendment only thirteen States are
needed for that purpose. Prohibition
advocates profess to have no doubt
about securing two thirds-vote In
the Senate, it is the House they are
concerned about. They now affect to
be encouraged as to the outcome In
the House this year. 1t was the House
Of Representatives which once before
defeated the prohibition amendment.
The Anti-Saloon League OF America
now claims that there are now serV-
ing the House 139 members WHO were
not in the House when a vote was
taken on December %. 1914. on the
Hobson resolution submitting to the
various States a prohibition amend
ment to the Federal Constitution.
That vote resulted in 1877 members de-
slaring themselves In favor OF the
measure. to 1S9 declaring themselves
against It, All amendments presented
at the time to the measure for the
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-05

If Governor-elect Cornwell Is looking
for competent State Road Commits
siner he need seek no further than Ohio
county. as eN-County Engineer Steen'
rod will flll the bill.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-05

We don't hear Sam (iompcrs prnpos-
ing three rouslug cheers for the ad-
ministratinn these days of threatened
compulsory arbitration
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-05

PRESIDENT Wilson IS now h"sccchins
Congress instead az driving ii. It's :.
long lane. etc
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-05

The "cight-hour" law was not the only
thing the people were huncocd. vii
in the last campaign. Everything is
coming out in the washing
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-05

Gazing at some Of tho newspaper nor-
traits Of the slain Philadelphia model
We cannot conceive Of any man being
so stirred as to commit murder for her,
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-05

The Hon. Taylor Vinson stands tho
best chance OF being chosen speaker for
the Third house" George Mcintosh
would mako a very likely clerk
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-05

Senator Lodge very properly called
attention to the IMPROPERLY of Amhas-
sador RcrnstorT's enthusiasms for rres-
ident Wilson's peace fceler.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-05
TIE MEN WHO HADN'T A CHANCE

"Eight-Hour" Adamsnn is becoming
fussy since his marriage.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-05

According to the developments Of a
British army scandal the English ma
irons would better attend to their knit
ting and let promotions for favorites
alone
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-05

suppose tho corrupt practices act had
been applied Ia Senator Chiffon six
years ago? What"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-05

If Jimmie" Weir is elected Speaker
OF the House of Delegates he will have
TO stand on cheese box TO be seen over
the desk
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-05

A newspaper headline propounds n
general inquiry. What is an amateur"
Why. there's Secretary Daniels.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-05

1t is now in order for Tom Lawson.
the leak" agitator. To turn to Stone.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-05

Arizona has two claimants for the
Gorernorship. while an Alabama town
has three contestants for the mayoralty.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-05
ANOTHER OIL ADVANCE.

TULSA. Okla. Jan. 4.--Thc Texas
company this afternoon posted an adj
vance Of % cents for Gushing crude oil.
The now price is now Sl.Io per barrel.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-05

tees against his successful opponent in
the late election
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-05
!. W. WEIR TO BE GOV.
CORNWELL'S SECRETARY

CHARLESTON, ". Va, Jan. H.
Well informed Democrats Of Charles
ton, who claim to be In touch with the
plans of the party for the organization
Of the House Of Delegates next week,
declare that arrangements have been
made by which Angus W. Mcdonald.
Of Kanawha county, will be Speaker,
and that James W. Weir, Of Randolph,
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-05

Gold Hill Bill' is in a rather jncon-
sruous role in charging corrupt prac-
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will retire as a candidate for that pc
sition, with the understanding that he
will be selected rs private secretary
to Governor John ]. Cornwell.

Little Willie CAME to his mother with
the following query:
Mother, what would you do II some.
one broke the large vase in the pArlor."
II would whip him." responded
After few seconds elapsed Willie,
with a broad grin. said:
Well. you'd better srt get ready 1dy Papa
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-12-10
HUN BRUTALITY

Stories of German brutality have been printed with great deal of prom thence all over the country, and yet many do not believe them yet. We urge them to read the following from the lips of a French soldier. invalided home from a German prison camp. It is translated from Paris paper LII lustration:
 Our prison camp at Gustrow was clean, and that's about all. The Ger mans are very brutal. and if our letters 10 our people would not have been cen sored many pitiful story would have seen daylight. Worst treated among them are the British. One day one of the. British prisoners got round back Of the cookhouse where the refuse is kept to fish a piece of bread out Of 2 barrel of scraps that were being sent to the pigs. Up came the chief cook. knocked the legs from under the Englishman. and while on the ground heat him unmercifully The poor fel- low dare not defend himself for fear of being punished for insubordination. The food We received here was not only bad. but il was not even enough to keep body and soul together.
 When we received Swiss bread or other things from home we gave the ,.--1- ...o5 So -bo p,,cciapr Or SaDo times would sell it to the Germans. In many camps the commandants were really good and human, but unfortu- nately We very seldom came in con- tact with them, and if so, no notice would be taken of the complaints, for generally the German under officer would have the first word, and the matter would end.
 But not alone the soldiers, the civ ilian population is just as bad. When marching thru or working in the streets we have been pelted with stones and mud by men, women and children under the eyes of the sol diers who guarded and should have protected us. There was not one who sympathized with us. It almost looked as if these people were bereft Of all human feeling.
 Here, before we were released, we had to sign papers to the effect that our treatment was without reproach. When we reached Switzerland what wonderful change. It was like com ing out Of hell into heaven. In Ger many we were treated like dogs. The sympathetic Swiss people treated us i like human beings
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Serial o2924 UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE. Juneau Alaska

Notice is hereby given that Wards Cove Packing Company. a cofporat- ion. has filed in the U. s. Land Office for Juneau Land District, at Juneau, Alaska. its application to purchase un- der and pursuant to the provisions or Section 10 of the Act of May 14, 1898, as Trade and Manufacturing Site, the following tract of land situated on the Northeast shore of Wards Cove on Tongass Narrows. a nayigable arm or the Pacific Ocean. and on Revillagig- edo Island, at latitude 55' 23 3O' N, and longitude 131S 4S 50" w., in the Territory of Alaska, designated as U. s. Survey No 1907, and more partic- ularly described as follows. to-wit:
 Commencing at corner No. l.
 at line of mean high tide of Wards
 Cove; whence U. s. l.. M. No.
 bears N. 150 25' E. 57.33 chs. dist;
 thence S. 420 55' E. TIP chs. dst;
 to corner No. 2; thence S. 47' O5
 W. 14.61 chs. to corner No 3;
 thence N. 42' 55' w. TIP chs. to
 corner No. 4: situated on line of
 mean high tide on Wards Cove;
 thence along the meander line
 of Wards Cove. In general North
 easterly direction to corner No. l:
 the place of beginning; containing
 10.50 acres. Mag. var. 290 35' D.
 A duly authenticated copy of the plat of said Survey No. 1907, together with a notice of the said application to purchase. were duly posted at conspicuous place upon said premises on the 2nd day of October A. D., Nine- teen Hundred and Seventeen.
 Dated at Juneau, Alaska;c Oct. 2S, 1917.
 c. B. WALKER. Register. First Pub. No. 1, 1917.
 Last Pub. Jan. II, 1918.
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IN THE CRATE FOR THE FIRE we have special grate coal which you will do well to use It burns evenly and with a glow that brings maay pictures to the mind of the benc lder. It is a splendid heat producer, too.
 Seated before grate fire. fed with our coal there is a charm ana con- 'ort that only a grate fire can create.
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RED CROSS AIMS TO KEEP BRIGHTTHE
 SPIRIT OF FRANCE

William Allen White, just return ed from trip to France, as inspector for the American Red Cross said:
 It is not probable that our army in France will get into the fighting to any large extent until next spring. The real work that should interest the people Of America this wniter is of an economic rather than of Q military chara ~ar l. will be carried on by tc R. Cross in France, its purpose icing D relieve needy conditions in the homes Of French soldiers who are in winter quarters and in the trenches at the front
 It is felt by the military officers of both nations that nothing could do more to keep up the morale of the French soldiers during the coming winter than 10 bring comfort to wo- men and children at home. The sol dier's knowledge that his family is being well cared for will take a great load of his mind, and hearten him to stand up against privation which oth- erwise might break his spirit and ren- der him Of no physical use.
 Major Grayson MP Murphy of the Red Cross, General Pershing and Gen. eral Petain of France are working in unison TO perfect the plans for the re- lief Of families of soldiers, the mili- tary commanders believing that it will be of the greatest benefit to both ar
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Drill is a mental as we'll as physi- cal discipline.
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mics.
 Keeping the Soldier From Worrying
 General Petain is having French officers go right down the lines and ascertain from every soldier whether he has any worries on his mind con corning sickness or want at home. Report will be made to Headquarters weekly and not a single case will be overlooked in the immense undertak ing. Special attention will be given to the treatment and prevention of tuberculosis, and child welfare work will be an accompaniment of the gen. eral relief. Scattered through France many of them in soldiers homes. are some two hundred thous- and refugees from the war zone, and these also will receive attention.
 Tn short. it is the purpose to keep the spirit of France bright until the military forces are ready to deal their smashing blow against German au- tocracy. Thus it is say that the great struggle of the winter will be the eco homie struggle The Red Cross prac- tically will fight the American fight until our boys take their places on the firing line next spring"
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-12-10
FISHERMEN SAY
 HIGH PRICES NOT
 OF THEIR MAKING
Seattle Starr

 ! The only causes for hahbut and salmon going up in price as they have this year are the big increase in the cost of operating vessels. and the de. crease in the amount of fish to be caught"
 This statement was made Tuesday by Capt NJ Johnson. manager of the Fishing Vessels Owners associa- ton. himself boat owner. at his of fee at Pier s.
 Capt Fred Sorenson, owner and master of the fishing schooner Con- stitution. P. B. Gill, secretary of the Deep Sea Fishermen's union. John Storford, patrolman of the same union. and Frank Wallace. fisherman. agreed with Capt. Johnson's explanation of the high fish price in Seattle.
 Fishermen are not making big profits out of their occupation this year" Johnson added, emphatically. As matter of fact. they are not mak- ing more than a fair living wage"
 Fishermen work on shares, accord ing to these men. and so the amount Of their compensation depends on the catch made by the vessel on which they sail A voyage will last any where from r to IS days to five weeks and when the vessel returns the money received for the catch Is divided share and share alike among the captain and crew. after s100 per man (the es- timated cost of each man during the trip for groceries, fuel, etc.) and 20 per cent to the owner for repairs. have been subtracted.
 All the men present agreed that the average income 10 a fisherma this year would be about s1.200 year. One vessel has run at loss during the current year. and so the men have re- ceiyed nothing, while the record for inc year-s3,000 10 a man-has been reached by only two.
 The increased cost Of operating a vessel. together with the decrease in ne production Of halibut and sal mon. has put us in a position where We have to charge the prices that We do or else quit the business Sorenson said
 While it varies somewhat. the price which the fishers receive for salmon is about cents a pound. not dressed. Approximately one-third of the weight is lost in dressing They receive about % cents a pound for halibut of the frst class, and about 10 cents pound for that of second class. However. the latter is as good as the former for eating purposes, they said, and the difference in price is due to the de mand for that of the first class for shipping 10 the East, as it keeps bet ter.
 All Of the men agreed that if there was any unwarranted profit being made in the fish business. it goes to retailers in isolated cases. who sell the second-class halibut at the price asked for the first class.
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MRS. NEWMAN'S UMBRELLA
 SHOP.

F The only exclusive umbrella < E store in Ketchikan. Umbrellas <
 s repaired, recovered and made to + ? order. < ( A < A A | < . . ( . & | < ..
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Work will take your mind of most of your ills.
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ergeant-Major: "Now I want your name, birthplace, etc"
 Recruit Gin nervous haste): "Yes, sir, English and Welsh on fathers side, Irish and Scotch on mothers born in Canada, American by choice, Socialist in politics, Free Thinker in religion and a soldier by profession. My name Thomas Horation, Is that all sir?''
 s. NJ. Yes. that1l be about enough!'
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Underwear

"Munsing" Uni o n
Suits. Underwear that
has made an enviable
name for itself all over
the country. Under
wear that combines all
the best features Of the
best makes.
"Sterling" U n i o n
Suits reinforce the rep
utation Of "Munsing"
and have many STER-
LIN G characteristics
all their own. All full
fashioned.
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4 ~
Shoes

LOW sHOES-Cor-
do Calf, Burgundy col
or, Dark Brown Rus
STA, Dull Black Calf,
English lasts; made
with new wing and
straight tips and dis
tinctly different"
High Shoes-Combi-
nations Of Dull Black
Calf with Gray Buck
tops; Brown Russia
with White Fawn Buck
tops; Cordo Calf, Bur-
gundy color, in the new
"Vogue" pattern: Some
of the newest English
models.
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Gloves

PERKINS, Dress and
Street Gloves--a name
that is famous, as far
as Glove are con-
cerned.
Kayser Silk Gloves
"a make that holds
just as nigh place in
the Silk Glove Field as
Perrin does in the Kid
Glove.
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Hosiery

interviewer Silk and
Lisle Hosiery-that ex-
press severally tn g
acme of luxury and as
surance Of long SER
vice.
"Phoenix" Hosiery
That rises to the occa-
sion rather than from
its ashes," as the fable
puts it. A name that
is synonymous W j t h
satisfaction in Hosiery.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-24

TO MAKE THIS OCCASION A UNIQUE ONE WE
HAVE STAGED A FASHION SHOW FOR MEN
AND BOYS WITH LIVE MODELS TOGETHER
WITH AN EXPOSITION OF AMERICAN ARMY UNI
FORMS. AN INDIAN AND COWBOY COSTUME SHOWING THE
VARIOUS PERIODS FROM THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR DOWN
10 The PRESENT DAY.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-24

~ATuRpAY WILL BE RECEPTION DAY TO THE
OMEN WHO HAVE AND TO THOSE WHO HAVE
NOT BECOME CONVERTS IN THE RANKS OF
THE VAST ARMY OF CORRECTLY DRESSED MEN
WHO ARE WEARING HART SCHAFFNER & MARX
CLOTHES.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-03-24
Collars

E. & W. and Arrow
Two standard brands
that are known the
country over for their
excellence in service,
their advance notions
in regard to styles and
the fact that the va
riety offered covers
every fancy a man
may have. E. & W.
and "Arrow" cover the
collar field thoroughly.
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Splendid Styles, Shown on Live Nc

1T HAS BEEN OUR PRIVILEGE TO OFFER
TO OUR CLIENTELE THIS PAST YEAR.
THE BEST CLOTHING THEIR MONEY COULD
BUY GIVING MORE VALUE THAN MONEY
COULD PAY FOR.
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NeckWear

NeckWear
Scarfs Of the most
beautiful silks, in
charming colors and
designs. The richest
Neckwear Of the sea-
son. M a ny direct
copies of imported de-
signs and a great many
shown ere exclu-
sively.
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An entire
building
Devoted to
MEMS WEAR

"Stetson" the most
familiar name in con-
nection with Mems
Hats in America. "If
you wear a Stetson you
wear a good one every
time"
4" Mayo " - equally
we'll known as the SO
Hat with the SIS look.
Brandeis Special -
the best Hat in this
Western country at the
price-$2.
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Handker-
chiefs

14dlluhO1
chiefs
Fancy Imported Jap
anese Silk Handker-
chiefs, imported direct,
and the most recent ar
rivals in our Mems
Furnishing Store. They
have fancy borders and
allover patterns. A
variety Of beautiful de-
signs. Every an
should have some Of
them.