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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-11

Watterson sobs over the grave or de-
parted glory and then in grevious an
ger pours out his anathemas on the
heads Of the sacrilegious violators OF
the old political ark of the covenant.
Hear him. oh ye who have departed
from the faith and given over allegi-
ance to the false prophets:
1t has been reserved for men rat
thing round in Democratic raiment 10
lay sacrilegious hand upon the ark OF
the covenant: to preach religion in pol
itics; to urge Sumptuary laws IN re-
straint OF personal liberty; TO urge
Federal laws in. restraint OF Home
Rule, local self-goyernment and popu-
lar custom; even to advocate cen
tralized bureaucracy resting upon
puritanio paternalism and supported
by an all-peryading spy system.
Is 1t not enough to awaken the splr-
its OF the dead? plaintively inquiries
the Democratic "Old Mortality" who
is cropping among the tombs Of depart
ed greatness. II Is, Henry. 1t Is. But
as Egg King Wetz. once sapicntly re-
marked, What are you going to do
about it,"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-11
THE UNCERTAIN FUTURE

While no one is questioning tha'
this country is having prosperity
there are some able minds that ques-
ton its permanency and the charac'
ter of it's promotion in contra-dlsunc'
ton to the superficial claims OF the
Democracy, which affects to 0eiieVe
that it had something to do with H.
Whenever a cautious voice is raised
counseling preparation for the settle
ment and readjustment that is bound
to come the administration jugglers OF
the facts and conditions wall about
calamity howlers.
Not long ago Mr.. Eanderlip, Pres
ident Of the National City Bank, OF
New York, who is in an exceptional
nositiou to know, said: UNLESS ut
terlv misjudge affairs there are go
ing to develop for this country prop
lens Of the gravest import-proo-
lens that will need for their correct
solution the attention OF the most en-
lishtened minds. State socialism IN
Europe may develop problems the
like Of which never conceIned our
minds. We may have to meet collec-
tive buying, State-aided industries
forms of governmental cooperation
with business quite outside our range
of thought Government control OF
ocean-borne commerce and novel 1ac-
tors in international finance will be
subjects for national consideration.
There may come out Of the war
changes in forms Of government that
will have profound and worldwide In
fluence." These views were substan-
TALLY corroborated the other day by
Judge Gary's statement.
In spite Of these practical obserYa-
tons the two great political econo-
mists who hold the industrial destiny
of the United States on their laps.
Secretary Redfield and Doc Pratt OF
the Department of Commerce. assure
us that there is nothing to fear after
the war. Everything will be plain
sailing SO long as the Democracy con
trolls. Vanderlip and Gary are ex'
ceptionally president business men
and financiers; Redfield and Pratt
are merely trained theorists.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-11
A PATRIARCH'S LAMENT

Truly ST. Jackson's Day has passed
from the old reverences IN which
the Democrats were wont to
hold it. as the memory OF 'old
Hickory" was not even rendered
the passing tribute of a Sigh
except that paid by the tren-
chant pen of Henry Watterson. Ferl
ly the old order passeth and all things
have become New Freedom, the
dough-face fad of wisconsin. The
editor of the Louisville Courier-Jour'
nal is always interesting, but the
strings Of his Tyre are never struck
so vigorously as when he is soboiug
out Il song Of depreciation over the
degeneracy Of modern Democracy,
and its departing steps from the an
Gent founts Of inspiration, Jefferson
and Jackson.
In his tribute 10 the. old fashioned
patriotism and the cardinal truths
espoused BIZ Andrew Jackson Mr..
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-11

balance of s61.A1O.46. leaving an amount
10 be- raised by levy. Of S274.1l9.33. The
county commissioners determined that TO
raise this amount. il would be necessary
TO levy soc upon each 500 Of valuation
ITO produce this revenue.
Your committee again points out that
out of the $336.l"9.I9 which the county
commissioners will spend in Ohio county.
only $4,000 90 will be expended within
the limits of the city Of Whceling-and
that on the county court house and jail.
Your committee also wishes 10 point
out that the city's transportation sys-
TENS are rapidly becoming more and
more congested: foot transit is becoming
more difficult. That the trend of resi-
dental development expanding to the
east and the need for reaching this ter
ritory more eXPrditiously becomes more
and more apparent, II not imperative.
"Your committee believes that the
suggestion which has previously been
made to tunnel RcymRnn and Wheeling
hills presents one of the most feasible
solutions TO the problem. and believes
that the county would be justified in
taking over and putting through this I'M
nrovement' and that the accomplishment
would have the most far-rcaching effect
upon the future development Of the city.
Your committee Is not prepared to go
into detail with reference to this suE-
gestion, as time has not permitted the
careful study of figures and estimates
OF the proposal, winch inc subject JuSll-
files.
In conclusion, your committee recon-
mends that the Open Forum of the
Wheeling Commercial Association ell
dorse to the board Of directors the suG-
gestion to have the county take over and
maintain at county expense certain of
the city's main arteries or travel. and
that the committee be given further OPP
portunlty to enter into 4 more detailed
study of the tunneling Of Reymann and
Wheeling hills, with Il view TO arriving
ut some plan whereby concrete action
may be secured and bring about the lilti-
mate consummation Of this important
undertaking.
Respectfully submitted.
SPECIAL COMMITTEE.
The committee is composed Of H. G.
Ogden, chairman: George J. Mathison,
Charles II. Watkins, John e. Palmer and
J. Harold Brennan.
Attached to the report was blue print
showing traclngs Of the streets proposed
to be maintained by the county.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-11
THE CHILDREN ON THE STAIRS.

Tho little children on the stairway.
CaScd in q slippery glare Of slcet.
By post and railing vainly Chamber;
Slight hold is there for baby feet.
High in the cold air swings tho school
bell
Come up. Como up" its clang
commands.
A quick thought flies from lips tc
fingers,
".ris easier. taking hold Of hands"
We are all children on n stairway.
Weary of vain attempts to climb
Oh, strong ourselves. forgetting others;
While silver pcais Of duty chime
High in the echoinE heavens above us;
And welcome VIC or dread tho call,
Upon the steps we may not linEnr-
Ascend wo must. slide back. or fall
Still up and down on Virtues ladder
Unnumhered beings come and go.
With faces turned tt neither darkness
Or summed with u celestial glow.
The trunnts out of Duty'S heaven,
Tho white and dazzling seraph bands
Are brethren still, and. struggling up
ward.
'"Tis easier. taking hold OF hands"
Lucy I,arcOn,
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-11
A WISE SELECTION

The Republican State Senate has
seldom distinguished itself in the de-
gree it did yesterday when it elected
Senator Wells GoodykoontZ, OF Min.
go county. as its presiding officer. Il
Is not so important to know what TAG
tors broush, about his election as it is
to dwell upon the eminent fitness OF
the selection. Mr.. Goodykoontz won
lis spurs in the sessions OF the last
legislature, where he displayed I'M
usual ability as legislator and fine
sense of loyalty and devotion TO his
:party's principles and pledges. He Is
q young man OF sterling qualities OF
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-11

Municipal revenues In Wheeling are
derived. as follows:
General Property Tax-Base: The
property included and the assessment
thereof is the same as for state and
county taxation.
Rate: Taxes are TO be levied by the
council. the rate being limited to not
to exceed % cents on every 500 valu-
alton. with power to make Il special
levy Of 10 cents per 500 for the pay
mnnt OF outstanding Indebtedness. and
additional levicS when authorized by Il
majority vote nf tho people. The total
Indebtedness Of n city or muniCi pal V
must not exceed per cent OF the total
value OF the taxable property therein.
Inheritance and Corporation Taxes
There are no inheritance or corporation
taxes for cities. towns or villages.
Business Taxes, Licenses and fees
The council of city, town or village
may impose license for any net. bust
ness or occupation for which q state
license is required.
The Third Question.
Third qucstion---Is 1t advisable to de-
wise some means TO transfer n portion
OF the county'S funds now spent outside
Of the city limits 10 the uses Of the
rate and increasing tho city tax rate:
or. by having the county take over q
number Of the more important thor
ouEhfarcS extending through the city
and bearing the expense Of mainten-
ance"
This question practically reiteratrs
the suggestion recently made BY Capt
W. r. otto and your committee under
stands. is the subject of Legislation to be
proposed at the present session Of the
West Virginia State Legislature.
Your committee has given particular
attention TO that phase Jnf the question
which suggests that tho county take over
Il number Of the more important thor
oughfarcS which extend through the
city Of Wheeling. and bear tho expense
of their maintenance. 1t appears tina :
tho total assessed valuation Of all tax
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-11
THE GOVERNOR S MESSAGE

Governor Hatfield's last biennial
message to the legislature is in large
hart a review of the four years or
his administration of the affairs OF
the State, in which he tells some pain
fui truths about the organized oppo-
sition to his policies, and on which ne
makes some very trite observations.
The achievements that stand in .un-
challenged effectiveness with the pro-
gress the State has made in tnstltu-
tional and material advancement are
the most convincing tributes to the
earnestneSS and honesty OF Governor
AHstfield's endeayors in serving the
best interests Of the State in the face
OF great discouragements and the &C
tive enmities arrayed against hlnl'
partially inspired by malevolent
spirit to discredit him in the opinion
. of the electorate. The peculiar meth
II defamation have some time
become retroactive. The imme-
vindication Of the Governors
e appears in his statement OF
resent condition of the states
les compared with the disor-
state of affairs which obtained
years ago. a condition for which
4 Governor Hatfield was in nowise re-
sponsible.
Among his important recommends
tons is an amendment to the constr
tuition providing for a budget system
for controlling Legislative appropria-
lions, and suggests the adoption OF
the Maryland plan Of safeguarding
the most economical expenditures OF
he public funds. The present oud-
get plan is an advanced step in the
cause Of good government but is re-
stricted by constitutional limitations.
\The Governor recognizes the Work
mems Compensation law as one OF
the greatest benefits Republican legis-
lation has bestowed upon the people,
and his recommendation for its per-
|fection and larger equity in its ad-
ministration will no doubt receive re-
Hsponsive action from the legislature.
Other important suggestions fill out
: an unusually lengthy. but one of the
most interesting official documents
yet submitted by any executive OF the
8 State.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-11
NEW WHEELING CORPORATIONS

CHARLESTON. W. Va. Jan. l0-Cer.
tifIcates Of incorporation have been Is
sued by the Secretary of State to the
following new concerns which will OPP
crate under the laws of West Virginia:
Tiller Machine Company of West Eir-
ginla. Of Wheeling; will design. manu-
facture. repair and deal in machinery
authorized capital 5000; incnrporators
John 3. Bethany. \. 5. PAUL. y. +:
Brady, Jr., G. :. Quay. !. :. Algco and
Z. W. Meyer, all of Wheeling.
Winters Packing Company. of Elm
Grove; will deal in cattle; authorH"L
capital $4,000: incorporatorS MILFORD
Winters. Bertha Winters. l.. =. Winters
Annie K. Winters. George :. Jones and
EVA Jones. all Of Elm Grove.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-11
bcfor Tells How To Strengthen
Evesiohf so per cent In One
Weeks Time In Many Instances

getting glasses. Eye troubles Of many
descriptions may be wonderfully bene-
fitted by following the simple ,rules. Here
Is the prescription: Go to any active
drug store and get bottle Of Bon-Opto
tablets. Drop one Bon-Opto tablet In Il
fourth Of a glass Of water and allow TO
dissolve. With this liquid battle the eyes
two to four times daily. You should
notice your eyes clear up perceptably
right from the start and Inflammation
will quickly disappear: II your eyes are
bothering you. even little, take steps to
save them now before it Is too late.
Many hopelessly blind might have been
saved II they had cared for their eyes
In time,
Sots: Another prominent Physician TO whom hs
aoo1s article submitted. said: Bon-opto Is .
very remarkable remedy. Its constituent ingredients
ars we'll Known 10 eminent eye specialists and WILDLY
prescribed by them hs manufacturers guarantee It
10 strengthen eyesSht 81 por cent In one weeks TINE
In many instances or refund the nooe, II Gao %
obtained from any GOOD druggist and u ono OF ms
.sry few preparations feel should b kept On mana
for REGULAR use In almost family II Is SOLO W
wheeling By c. h Grisst i Co and Other dTuSIt''s-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-11
20 Prescription You Can HaSe
Eiliad and Use At Home.

Philadelphia, Pa Do you wear glaSsse
Are you q victim Of eye strain or ONE st
ora weaknesses? II 80. you WILL pc ga =
70 know that according to DR.. Lewis
there il real hope for you. Mary whose S
0yaa were failing say they nave ne
THAR eyes restored through tho prlne11Ste
OF this wonderful free preseriptlon; One
man says. after trying it: Il was almost
bind; could not sec to read At AZ. Wv
I can read everything without any
rore At night they would pain dread.
fully now they feel fine all the time, II
was like q miracle to mo" a LADY VIC
used It says: The atmosphere seemed
nary with or without glasses. but AFTER
usins this prescription for fifteen days
everything seems clear. I can even read
fine print without glasses. 1t IS De-
9li0TOd that thousands who wear glasses
can now discard them in reasonapie
time and multitudes more Will Do ape
to strengthen their eyes so as TO Dc
spared the trouble and expense OF ever
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-11
BREAKS A
COLD IN
A HURRY
'"Pape's Cold Compound"
is pleasant and affords
Instant Relief.

A dose taken every two hours untl
three doses are taken will end grippe
misery and break up a cold.
1t promptly opens clogged-up nostils
and air passages in the head, stops
nasty discharge or nose running, re-
lieves sick headaches, dizziness, fever
ishness, sore throat. sneez1ng. sore
ness and stiffness.
Don't stay stuffed-up. Quit blowing
and snuffling! Ease your throb6ing
head! Nothing else in the world gives
such prompt relief as "Pape's Colo
Compound" which costs only 20 cents
al any drug store. 1t acts without
assistance, tastes nice, causes no IN
convenience. Be sure you get the
genuine. Don't accept something else.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-11
GOV. BRouaH 1NAuauRATED

LITTLE ROCK. Ark, Jan. 1o.-Dr.
Charles Hillman Brough. former i'll
structor of economies at-thc State Uni
versity and q fo:.oer pupil OF woodrow
Wilson was inaugurated governor or
Arkansas here this Afternoon. in his
address he revealed his legislative pro-
gram which was devoted mainly TO re-
concentrations for revision OF taxation
plans and for firmcr establishment or
the educational institutions or the
Sto 70
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CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. Jan. ia
hill providing for the holding of con
stitutional convention In Indiana. be-
ginning on tho second Tuesday in .Ianu-
airy, 1918, was introduced in the upper
branch OF the state legislature here to-
day by Senator's Negley. of Indianapo-
lis, Republican and Simmons. of Bluff
ton, Democrat. The bill provides for the
non-partisan election of lis delegates
to the convention.
Senator Neglcy also introduced a re-
solution calling for commission Of five
to investigate the high cost OF living In
Indiana.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-11
GUARD AaA1Nsr RAIDERS

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1o-Guard!nS
against depredations by y mysterious
German raider supposed to be lowering
somewhere around the windward pass.
age in the West Indies, tho British CO.
l0nial authorities have ordered the eX-
tinction Of the lighthouses and naviga-
ton lights in Carlisle Bay. -Ncedham's
Point. South Point, Barbados, Castries,
St. Lucia. st. Georges, Grenada, all ia
maica harbors; Nassau, Guadalupe and
st. Johns. Antigua. The British lega-
ton al Panama, in announcing this &C
ton, also warns vessels. not to enter
Carlisle Bay at night,
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-11
Snow, Sleet,
Slush

Avoid the i'll and the doc
tors bill that follows the
chill of wet feet during these
winter months, when SHOW,
Slcct and sIuSh are most tC
be expected. Protection will
follow reflection if YOU will
stop Il minute and think
and You will buy rubbcrs OF
ovcrShocS ut once.
Anti-Wct Footwcar-thc
warranted kinds waiting
to do loyal duty here for Wo-
men and Men, Girls and
Boys.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-11
MISSISSIPPI TO BE DRY

JACKSON, Miss, Jan. 1o.-Governor
Bilbo announced today that he probably
would call m extra session OF the leg
islature within the next sixty days 70
consider rcpnnling the law under which
limited amounts Of liquor may be
brought into Mississippi for personal
use. The Supreme Courts decision up
holding the Webb-kenyon law, the gov
crnor SAID, had convinced him that leg
islntion should be considered TO make
tha state absolutely dry.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-11
Aztec PROHIBITION

AUSTIN, Tex. Jan. 10.-Although
Governor ]. E. Ferguson, in his message
to the legislature today made no men
ton of prohibition, shortly after con-
clusion Of its reading resolutions look
ing toward submission or the question
70 the voters of the state were sub
nitted in both houses. Tho woman SUI
frage question also is expected to be
brought before tho legislative body
soon. so
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-11

While there was no open test of the
strength Of tho Watson and anti-Watson
forces for the Speakership Of the House
of Delegates, nevertheless Mr.. Thur
mond. Of Grccnbricr, had the support Of
the Chiffon wing.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-11

Ambassador Gerards Berlin banquet
speech has q decided unncutral favor
as reported by cable. and Washington
has asked for his exact words" That
will be an awful strain on recollection
if tho vino list was Of any celebrating
length.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-11

Well, the SILENT sentinel" scheme OF
tho Congressional Union suffragists In
picketing the White House grounds. is
a great improvement over smashing
windows.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-11

Colncident with the announcement Of
the discovery OF cure for paresis a
man who asked for a position in VIII
sons cabinet was sent to an insane
asylum. Here's 4 chance to test the
efficiency of the discovery.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-11
character with a future Of great prom

character with future Of great prom
Use.
His election. has a definite import
in the realizing sense that seems 10
have come to the party Of the fuuilty
Of perpetuaung the schisms that have
been hurtful 10 the organization IN
the past, and that high resolve mas
been taken for the restoration Of that
harmony Of counsel and action which
only can make secure its dominance
the interests OF the people OF the
State demand.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-11

Wisconsin high school girls are fitting
themselves for motherhood by practic-
ing on proxy babies. What q bounding
west 1t Is.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-11

The hip pocket bar will soon be popu-
lar with members Of Congress.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-11

Making the capitol arid Will 1urnAsn
another text for the fiery defender OF
the dtstilleries. Marse Henry Watterson.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-11

The Scnatc's selection Of its Presi-
dent was a fine discriminativo act.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-11

The vision OF tho Democratic CORES
pondents at Charleston is wonderfully
oblique in seeing things"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-11

John T. Harris. tho unbeatable and
the unapproachable artist in his line, Is
aguin ths clerk OF the Senate.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-11

Washington not being constituency
it was easy for many Senators to vote
"dry"
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Everything Is now ready for the grind
at Charleston, and let us hope tho
grinding will be good.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-11

How Dry I Am" promises to be sool
adopted as the national anthem.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-11

Tom Lawson. of'"leak" fame. gave his
occupation as Il farmer. He has Ger
tainly acted like "rube"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-11

Great heavens. Is it possible we are
to have another Thaw outbreak? Is not
the wars Affections enough?
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Tho Second Question.

The second question: Should the
tax rate OF the city be increased?"
For tho same reasons as specified In
the answer to question, No. One, the
committee believes it would be unwise
70 consider a proposal 10 Increase the
tax rate Of the city. An investigation
indicates. however. that the impression.
that WheellnR's tax rate Is higher than
that which obtains in other cities. IS
erroneous. as tho following statistics
from other cities Of the same class will
indicate: