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could slit out and unity the various
conflicting proposals for authority and
appropriations, and which could also
serve as a channel for communicate
ing to the people the intentions and
the action of both Congress and the
administration. Such an agency is TO
be found in the joint Congressional
Committee on the conduct OF the war
as proposed by the Weeks-Madden
resolution. This would be simple.
effective. perfectly constitutional body,
wholly in line with American tradition
and serving purpose such as can be
effected in no other way. Congress
sional opinion is in favor Of it; but
Congress hesitates to proceed be-
cause the proposed committee can
reach It's highest usefulness only
through the cordial cooperation Of
the administration. This cooperation
the President appears reluctant to
supply, in spite OF the fact that the
committee would Immediately relieve
him Of one Of his greatest burdens.
namely, the suspicion Of Congress
and the country that existing secre-
tiveness cloaks either inefficency or
extravaganza, to use no other term
or both.
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ANARCHICAL: VERMIN

After many years Of immunity from
punishment fur !rfictine their disturb.
ing and disorsani2ing views on soci-
city. that precious pair Of anarchists.
Rerkman and Emma Gold
man. have finally been brought 10
hook in being found guilty by jury
yesterday. in a New York Federal
court, Of conspiracy 10 obstruct the
operation OF the selective draft Two
years Imprisonment was light SEN
trnce for their 1rcasonous efforts. but
AS, II was the maximum that could
be- imposed. justice must be presumed
TO be satisfied. The addition Of fine
OF s10.On0 is merely relative, They
can't satisfy the Judgment, and they
wouldn't If they had the money.
1t is not expected that the penal
ties imposed on these constituencies
and hardened agitators will have any
softening effect upon them. They are
TOO much absorbed in their vicious
ecntiSm. But their conviction and i'm.
may have a SOLDERING in
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mania. Documentary evidence was
discovered to demonstrate that they
were not intended 10 be shipped else.
where, but were 10 be used in Ruma-
mia. And these activities occurred al
time when Rumania was al peace
with Germany
Is that at all surprising when we
come 10 consider the developments Of
the spy system in this country. and
the bomb plots that were Matched
here, at time when the United States
vas at peace with Germany, and was
cndeavorinc ~ lis utmost 10 preserve
neutral position" II was The
treacherouS Rernsdnrtf, while profess.
ing The greatest friendship. who VIC
lated all the laws Of a kindly hospi-
1ality, and who left this country hor.
eycombed with his miserable creatures
to spy and ConSpire against the do
nestle tranquility Of the people.
These schemes and preparations were
going on at a time when we were at
peace with Germany. and are com
panion illustrations Of the German
idea Of honor" With the perform.
ances in Rumana. Nothing is so low
and dcspicable that Germany has not
descended 10 in her great conspiracy
against the peace Of the world.
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TO a claim that the immediate revival
Of those Jewish rights is proper.
Under any circumstances 1t is in.
conceivable that resolutions Of a II.
onist congress shall be more than the
expression Of hope entertained by
certain people, based on notions no
doubt respectable but highly Mprac.
tical. If, in this war, democracy tri-
umph. as l hope it will, the free right
of people to settle where they see an
opportunity will become more and
more fully recognized by the great ma
tons Given such recognition, any
lew in all the world will be free 10
settle in Palestine and to become
PORTION Of the legitimate governing
force OF the country. X enough Jews
settle there to be the enormous ma
jority. their opinions will doubtless
influence the laws. II not enough set
tie there, the influence they exercise
will be. and ought to be, less. In no
event can the resolutions of the Jews
in America or in any outside country
become binding on the people. Of Pal.
estine.
The needle. therefore, is that when
the peace conference shall meet our
shall do its utmost to IA
vor real democracy, not in Palestine
alone, but In all the world. ] have
confidence that our government will
take the position and that IT does not
need to be fortified by talkfests which
involve expenditures OF momentous
amounts which could be better applied
to relieve distress, everywhere threat.
ening loss OF tens Of thousands Of
lives.
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REMEDY FOR CONFUSION

The recent confic, OF authority be-
tween the Shipping Board and the d.
rector Of thhe governments ship
building program. and still more re-
Gently the debate on the food control
bill, hare served to show tho confu-
SION and the inconsistency, which has
been pointed out time and again by
The Intelligencer. Of war legislation
which ia drawn without sufficient al
tenttion 10 the supreme necessity or
co-ordinating all the powers and &C
tivities Of the government TO the end
If securing the widest possible eff
cheney and economy, not alone Of
money, but of effort.
The act OF last year which estab-
lished the Council of National De-
tense conferred upon that body func-
tons which it has interpreted us in
Guiding the right for its subcOmmlt-
tees TO enter upon negotiations. 10
agree upon prices. and 10 do every
thing in the making Of contracts for
the government except 10 attach the
signatures which will make them
valid. These validating signatures
still must be those of responsible Cab
met officers. who, however, regard
themselves privileged to upset any
thing which may have been done by
the Council in contravention of their
individual notions. In consequence
we find not only the Council and some
OF the Secretaries acting al cross
purposes. but we sec serious dissen-
sion among Secretaries themselves.
All this could be obviated if the
country possessed some agency which
could act as a clearing house for pro-
posed legislation, which could inter
pref the opinions of the administra-
ton to Congress and those of Con-
grcss TO the administration, which
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-07-10
A HELPFUL AGENCY

The lntelligencer has had occasion
before TO commend the intelligent
manner in which Commissioner oi
Agriculture J. H. Stewart has been
developing his department for the Den
eft OF the farming element OF the
State, and at the same time LOOKING
TO the interests Of the consumers OF
food products. One OF the most enl-
cient agencies he has set IN motion
that will be Of mutual oeneht To the
producers and consumers OF 1000
SUITS Is the Bureau OF Markets ne
has established, which contemplates
doing away with the large Distribution
OF profits, which have added so much
to the increased cost Of living. The
function Of the market bureau IS to
get in touch with the producer Oh
foodstuftS. 50 that Statewide sys-
tenn Of cooperative marketing may
be. established, to the end that the big
buyers and consumers in West Vlr-
sinia may be put in the way OF pur-
chasing in carload lots direct from
West Virginia fields and farms instead
OF ordering all their goods from out
side sales agencies.
The successful working OF such a
plan IS fruitful OF results that will at
once be obvious 10 ali students and
close observers OF the food situation.
/; not only protects the consumes
against the na1ipulation$ Of Ike mar.
ket. tut assures the smallest as we'll
as the largest producer OF fair price
for their products. There = another
feature OF this proposition which
looks 10 An rquablo distribution Of
farm products. and which cannot help
but afford relief in many eases. This
is TO be accomplished by the Market
Bureau in aiding Thine producer TO
find another market when his imme-
date home market happcn& to DC
oyers,ocked. Thai will be Il decided
advantage. especially when perish
able stocks are considered and slutted
markets are taken into account.
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Dynasties are now in process Of be-
coming back numbers and democracy
is destined 10 take their place at a
time not too remote Democracy
means that those who live in a coun'
try shall select theeir rulers and pre-
serve their powers. Given these prin'
cipIes. convention Of Zionists in the
United States looking TO the govern
ment Of people who are in Palestine
would be in contravention Of the plain
eat principles OF democracy.
1t can have no practical meaning
unless its intent is 10 ioverslaugh the
people who are in Palestine and 10
deprive them of the right of self-goV-
ernmcnt by substituting the will OF
persons outside who may or may not
ever see Palestine.
The present war Is based on the
vicious principle Of dynastic national
ism. The people OF the world are
numbering one another by reason or
some powers carrying the doctrine OF
nationalism 10 an unreasonable
length If this war can teach US any
thing, It ought 10 be the necessity OF
preparations for temperinG the ma
tonalisIic ideal with a touch Of hui
nla.itarian univcrsality
The movement as II is popularity
carried on for Zionism seems to me,
therefore. rrversion TO a stage or
nationalsm which ought 10 be past.
II Is idle 10 contend that because. the
Jews more than 1000 years ago. held
sovereign sway over Palestine. the
rights Of others. which have since &C.
crucd ought 10 be at once sacrificed
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-07-10
A DIFFICULT PROBLEM

The embargo on food exports which
the United States has been compelled
TO. take will rifCct the neutral coun-
tries OF Holland. Denmark, Sweden
and Norway. which have been buying
OF us far above their normal require
mentS. The surplus has been sent 10
Germany. ~ we arc now II war with
Germany /. is unreasonable 10 sup
pose that we shall continue to give
aid and romfnr; 10 an enemy. 10
strengthen Il tor our own destruction.
But what will be tho effect on the
neutral countries' Holland and Den
mark are in particularly ticklish
position. Any. promise they might
make not to sell 10 Germany goods
they import from lis would be nara
TO keep. Germany would not hest
tate to cxtnrt supplies from them II
they were there. It would be impoS'
sible then for those countries TO main
tain their neutrality. They would
have to come into the war. however
anxious they may hc 10 keep out.
President Wti>cn Is believed to b.
anxious 10 avoid having them forced
in and DESTROYS of maintaining their
good Will ~ neutrals, with view 10
the future,
But events are hard 10 control in
these times We are not going 10 have
much to spare this year in the way OF
food and materials tor those European
nations that are keeping out of the
war. and we cannot afford 10 have any
OF them 20 into Germany while that
empire is At wax with us and with all
that we hold dear. Germany Is get
ting all it can trum Holland and Scan
diravia sor use in the war, including
some things which are materials Tor
explosives and munitions. but do not
come from this country. 1t is even
suggested that We withhold exports
OF our kind from them SO long as they
send actual war supplies to our en-
envy from any source. 1t is going 10
be hard TO keep on trading relations
with nations which are a medium for
helping our enemies. If they cease
10 be neutral it must be in our favor
and that Of the Allies, or. they cannot
get supplies from US and keep our
good will
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hangs over us. and it Is we'll that We
have something TO divert our minds
from subjec, fun OF forebodings. In
turning 10 the Chautauqua We get a
mental stimulation. and a heart cheer
not 10 be found in any other diver
sion. There are NO dull moments in
a ChautauQua entertainment. There
is amusement without vulgarity. Moth
ing speaks so we'll Of the character of
a community as the liberal support il
gives 10 this class OF entertainment,
and for that reason it is not possible
that the Wheeling public will fail
in such test.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-07-10
A WEEK OF CHAUTAUQUA

The Redpath Chaulauqua which de-
lighted thousands and profited many
last season, opens return engage.
ment in Wheeling to-day. presenting
matchless programme and giving
more for the money than any enter
tainment we know Of. 1t provides
such a variety Of offerings and Of
such excellence that every taste and
preference cannot help but be graft
fed. The guarantee OF Redpath
Chautauqua is the best Of everything.
and so far as The Tnteliigcncer
knows it has never disappointed the
public in this respect
Just now the heavy cloud OF war
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COURT DELAYS TERM
TO SAVE THE CROPS

BLUEFlELD. ". Va, July 9.--Be-
cause proper attention TO their crops
has been hampered by requiring the
attendance as jurors and Witnesses of
a number of farmers. the spring SEES
sion Of the Mercer county criminal
court was today adjourned until Oc-
tober S. Among the cases docketed
was that Of Mrs. Ida Young and her
daughter, charged with the murder
OF Mayor Carter here recently.
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TO appear, and that they will act &C.
cordingly.
leading educators say the ne"
hooks are no better than the. old. In
some cases. it is declared. they are
really inferior. The aggregate OF the
changes would mean the expenditure
OF a great sum Of money by persons
who are i'll able 10 bear the added
expense The time is not right for
a change. And no change should be
made.
Let us have calm. dispasslonahle
consideration OF the question in all
It's details. and let there be such &C
tion as will satisfy the school pa
irons Of West Virginia that they are
getting just treatment at the hands OF
their book commission.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-07-10
LOOK AS YOUNG AS
YOU FEEL, DON'T -:
Be old AND GRAY
Men-Don't Let Gray Hair Hold
You Down in Business! Women
Restore Natural Color.

o-Ran is all ready Ia use-is guaran-
iccd n hc harmless and is sold under
tho naknr's mn1ey-back guarantee II
moi satisfied Only soc at G. X. Griest
e. Co.. llo5 Market street. and all good
drug stores.
TRY Q-Ran Sunernnc Hair Tonic: O.
Ran Liquid Shampoo: Q-Ran Toilet Soap:
Q-RRn regulatory for removing superfu-
Gus hair. AdVt
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STOCKS INACTIVE
Local Stock Market Unusually Quiet st
the start Of the Wsek-SsW
6ale1 Reported.

Local stocks. generally speaking. were
Inactive yesterday. Tho demand was
exceedingly light and few sales were
reported I.aBelle common was quoted
at ll4h and was being Offered at that
price. Wheeling Mold and Foundry
common stock sold 1t 9S Wheeling
Steel and Iron stock was inactive and
last sale.
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.SERV|AN PRIEST HAS
LEG BROKEN IN CRASH

sp~,in Dispatch to the lntsluteness
WELLSBURG, July 9.-Rev. David
Burkrvish, a Servian Greek Cathone
priest of Mingo Junction, O.. plunged
over roadway at Beech Bottom. this
afternoon in his automobile, and re-
ceived a broken leg and other injuries,
while his car was demolished. He
was brought here and his injuries
cared for BY DR.. B. F. Harden. and
later sent to Steubenville hospital.
He will recover
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4 Western police judge declares
women arc hotter liars than men.
Well. they wouldn't amount TO much II
they weren't.
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The national administration Is bur
ncncd wi;s 800 many commissions that
don't "cnmnGh.'
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Frances Fourth OF July" comes en-
the 14th. the anniversary of the fall of
the Hastile. There is another fall COM
ING that will be equally significant.
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Wanted. Immediately In Washington.
tax expert who Knows bow 10 provld :
revenues without offending anybody.
Good wages and steady. employment
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The Scnatc's rcdraft Of the war tax
hi,I will have To- 60 on the docks again
To have the holes plugged up MADE NY
whisky prohibition.
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Brighten Your mind and cheer your
heart Il! attending the Ehautauqua
this week
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What's in n name? The official CEN
,or of bathing costumes at Conry Island
Is named Husband. and he is unmar-
ricd.
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i-haa,aunua opens today. 1t Is de-
SERVING ~ the support OF all riGht
thinking people.
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TIL. School Book Commission recon
v"ncs in Charleston today. but "hether
il rccnnsidcrs is another story.
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tucnce on their deluded followers no"
that these pernicious leaders nave
been silenced.
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Anyhow West Virginia viii lose no
revenue Ivy The prohibition on whisky.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-07-10

rho hcnuh ~ the Chinese republic
seeing /" have been A 'rrssum act.
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Food Director Hoover aGmnnishes lis
- serve smaller portions. Evidently
Hrrhrr, has ne! been grazing in the
board ng h0GSr ZUne OF lato
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Organized labor OF Wheeling is 10y
tr the core
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zION|SM AND DEMOCRACY .,,&


The People Palestine Alone in the Light of True Democracy
Possess the Right Choose Their Government
BY HON. MAYER SULTZBERGER
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Man or woman has a right to absorb
the time, and strength Of dozen
able-bodied men in unnecessary SER
vice.
This and all other service not
needed in the serious business of war
and the necessary business of living
is needed on tho land. and the Uni
versity Of Illinois proposes definite en-
listment, In what may be called the
civil military service, of men who
are permanently or temporarily dis
qualified for military service at the
front, and Of boys fourteen to eight
cen years of age. especially those
looking to active service later on.
These men and boys should all
receive the regular military pay, be
uniformed. organized, and in every
way recognized as in the public SER
vice. They should be quartered at
agricultural camps located at conven-
lent points upon land rented by the
government and suitable for the
growth Of small fruits, vegetables, cot
ton and tobacco-crops that require
much hand labor under conditions
that make supervision feasible.
Every attempt should be made to
place as many Of them as possible
upon actual farms. under furlough
and off government pay. the work.
man-soldier to be paid by the farm
or the going wage of the locality, it
being understood that if dissatisfac-
ton arises. the man shall return to
camp and the lower wage.
1.-The camp should be under military
discipline and frequent but not exact
ing drill, for the first business is food
pr oduction, and for this purpose the
little army should be under agricul-
tural leaders skilled in the production
of the special crops to be grown at
the particular camp. There should
also be located in connection with
these camps facilities for drying and
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-04-13
Relieves Serious Case
Of Chronic C0nSfipatioi
DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin
COrrects Condition That
Seemed HOPELESS.

After suffering from chronic con-
stipation until she was so run down
she was unable to do any kind Of
work. Miss H. A. Frees. zoe Adams
ST., Dayton, Ohio, obtained a bottle
of DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin and
used it with such gratifying results
that she continued the treatment and
has written to Dr. Caldwell that her
condition is again normal, and that
she wants to recommen Syrup Pep
sin to everyone who suffers with con-
stipation. ,t
DIR. Caldwelrs Syrup Pepsin is a
combination of simple laxative herbs
with pepsin. gentle in it's action and
free from gripping or other pain or
discomfort. It contains no opiate or
narcotic drug, and, while acting read
lily on the most stubborn case of in
active bowels, is absolutely safe for
the tiniest babe, so that it is the ideal
family laxative and should be kept
on hand in every household for use
when needed.
DR.. Caldwelrs Syrup Pepsin costs
only fifty cents a bottle and is sold in
drug stores everywhere. To avoid i'm
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otherwise preparing food for preser-
walton and transportation.

otherwise preparing food for preser-
walton and transportation.
I'm this way shortage of food may
be avoided. Not only that. the ma
chinery is at hand for pushing the
supply to any desired level, and that
toe while men and boys are getting
a degree Of military training, which
will be of value to those who later
n1sy enter the regular service. The
only real question is: Will the United
States mobilize as definitely for food
as it will for fighting? In consider
ing this question, 1T is hardly neces-
sary to point out the Importance Of
having no more food riots in this
country while the war lasts.
"a prominent Englishman was
right when he said that food is Amer
ica's greatest possible contribution to
the war;
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ENGLISH SPORTSMAN DEAD.
Once Figured in Famous Jockey Club
Suit Over .sFullerton."


London, April 13.-Sir George Chef
wynd, a well known figure in the
English sporting world, is dead at
Monte Carlo, Sir George was a great
patron Of boxing, racing and polo. He
visited Monte Carlo every winter and
was a familiar figure at the Casino
and at the pigeon shooting ground.
In England he frequently officiated as
referee at important boxing matches.
The heir to the baronetcy, who
bears the same name, married an
American girl, Rosamund Secor, who
divorced him in 1909.
Sir George was the plaintiff in a
famous Jockey club lawsuit. regard
ing the running of his horse,> Fuller
ton, during the racing season of 1887,
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itations and ineffective substitutds ~
sure you get DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Rerl
sin. See that facsimile Of DIR. CaAd!
wells signature and his portrait appeaj
on the yellow carton in which thl
bottle is packed. A trial bottle. IT.
of charge. can be obtained by writin3
to DR.. w. B. Caldwell, ass Washing
ton St., Monticello, Illinois.
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farthing damages, equal to half a cer3|
Sir George was SO incensed at thu
decision that he sent in his resignattC&
as a member of the Jockey club. IA
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claiming $4,000 damages. The case
was dealt with by arbitration, the ar
bitrators including the stewards of
the Jockey club who awarded him one