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The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-11-02
A FOR DEMOCRACY.

Just at this time the world is anx- y
.: Nv iaasnmt nrres
ideat Wilson's immortal phrase, safe
for democracy"
Just what is safe" and just what
is democracy"
In the first place, safety, while it
must contain the element Of freedom,
must not grant license.
Safety means security-of the indi-
yidual, the group, the community the
state, the nation, the world-security
from the F0RCEFUL en~croachment
of others. 1t MUST carry with it ex-
emption from violence.
Likewise democracy mean freedom
of the individual, the group, the com
munity, the state, the nation, the
world-freedom in the enjoyment Of
life, liberty and the pursuit Of happi-
ness.
But freedom, made absolute, would
nullify SAFETY and result in anarchy
Therefore freedom must be bounded
by equity.
The divine principle of right DEGREES
that none shall climb to success on the
downfall Of another. Your brothers
unmerited loss must not be your gain.
And this must apply not only to indi-
viduals, but to voluntary groups, com
munities, states, nations. 1t must be
worldwide.
Given a worldwide recognition of
this principle, we have the essence Of
democracy.
When all individuals and groups
shall recognize the rights of Other
individuals and groups, and concedt
them, then will the world be safe fol
democracy.
If any are inclined to paraphrast
Plate and ask what is Right?" W,
would answer an EQUITABLE allot
ment Of the opportunities of earth anc
Of life.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-11-02
THE MONROE DOCTRINE.

Every now and then we r met by
the criticism that in entering the Eu-
ropean war we are running counter
to the Monroe Doctrine.
These same critics would have us
believe that this country has entered
the conflict for the purpose of punish
ing m set of belligerents and aveng-
ing another set.
The country should get right on this
matter and forever silence the tongues
of those who by these arguments
would clog the wheels of progress at
this time.
Taking the latter count first, this
country has no intention of Furnishing
any nation, or Of avenging any. 1t has,
however, a firm determination that the
atrocities visited upon Belgium and
other invaded countries shall have no
chance of duplication here.
German a~pologists seem to forget
that this country had ample cause for
war before war was declared-cause
I consisting Of Germany's ~aggressions
on this country and its citizens. Many
innocent American lives had been sac.
rifced to her unlawful and outrage.
Gus methods, and many indignitie'
suffered, before this country decided
to put a stop to them by force of arms
The willy plea that we are going tt
war to avenge the wrongs Of otheI
peoples will not avail. Could that b,
established, it would really place us il
an unenviable light. 1t would plac,
us in the attitude of overriding a prin
ciple Of action that for more than
century has been a yeritable beacol
star by which we have steered our ma
tional course-the same Monroe Doc
trine.
We listen with horror to a recital 0
German atrocities in Belgium and
thought that such might come to GU
, land and our people viii no doub
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-11-02

filled with the wisdom Of Solomon. AT
every turn one has been met by young
sters scarce out Of college, in positions
of the highest honor and trust-posi-
tons that should have had the atten-
ton that only age and experience
could bring to them.
One potent cause for this state Of
affairs has been the strenuous pace
at which business has been going for
the past few decades, Along with
this has gone the idea that the elderly
man could not stand that pace-for-
getting that in order to accomplish the
maximum of achievement it was not
necessary for him to maintain the pace
as his skill and experience, born Of
long practice, counted for more than
the dash and fire of his younger COM
petitor.
This state of affairs has been carri-
ed to an extreme, and the really cap
able men of the country have been in
numberless instances displaced by
youngsters with very little to recon-
mend them save their dash"
But the tide has turned. With the
calling of the younger men to the col
ors. the managers Of the business
@notlu DeresG 0ape.ie-sv IA
course to the despised gray hairs.
We repeat, that if the wal shou
bring no other benefit than to resto
us to a just appreciation Of age a
experienced course we have no r.
erence to the dotard-it will have be
almost worth the cost.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-11-02

Senator Borah of Idaho has announc
that he will not be Q candidate for
election, and Mrs. Borah is being
ged to make the race for the success
IN. Those Idaho folks must think
gray mare is the better horse.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-11-02
THE ELDERLY MANS INNING.

If this war does nothing for the
country, it will be almost worth its
cost when it shall have altered the ma
tional view Of the elderly man in bus
mess,
For years the business world has
clamored for "young blood In al
most every line gray hairs have been
taboo, though they might adorn heads
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-11-02

Won Tirpitz says it is unwise to set
a date for the collapse of England as
a result of U-boat warfare, "for polit-
ical reasons" The principal political
reason" is that the majority of the
world is determined that there shall be
no collapse.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-11-02

Cuba has no army or navy, but will
build airplanes for the allies. You
just can't keep freemen out of free
dom's war.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-11-02

Since it has become known that Won
Bernstorff asked his government for
$4,000 to Influence congress- many
members of that body are wondering
i that was Von's estimate of their
price.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-11-02

II appears that Russia might reas-
onably expect Italy to rush troops 10
the Baltic to help them save Daeo
Island from the Germans,
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-11-02

What are we fighting for ?" ask the
obstructionists, just as seriously as
if they imagined they had a hand in
the lighting, instead of doing every
thing possible to prevent it.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-11-02

one can easily understand the mis-
take Of the Tennessee river raftsman
who thought the governments Musse,
onoals project contemplated deriving
electric power from the current Of the
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-11-02

Speculative people are predicting
the downfall Of the Kaiser and are
trying to decide on a fitting place of
exile for him. They shouldn't worry;
he's on his way to the place prepared
for him.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-11-02

The government is threatening to
put 2 stop to the slaughter of young
lambs Similar action in the case 81
calves would be of benefit. The same
might. be said Of the frying chickens.
but II is doubtful if the people would
stand for that, and then the farmer is
not Worrying over a dollar-a-dozen
eggs, anyway.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-11-02

T. Garfield to demonstrate that Il
n be mined at those figures.

Peru has broken with Germany and
nders to the allies her moral sup
IT." Well, the preachers tell us
at moral suasion" is the greatest
rec in the universe.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-11-02

inmates of a school for the blind in
New York have taken $25O,OOO worth
OF Liberty Bonds. Even a blind man
can see the wisdom of subscribing for
them.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-11-02

What, asks an exchange, has become
OF the old-time free circus attraction.
the hot air balloon? Nothing doing
any more The conscientious object
ors' are using the entire supply Of hot
air.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-11-02

II the government really wants
SHOES for its soldiers, it might investi-
gate that report of 100000 hides in
storage awaiting higher prices.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-11-02

Those western farmers who are dis
tisfied with 1920 wheat should be
reminded that there is also the
nsumer to consider.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-11-02

The kaiser is reported to have re-
1erred contemptuously to "the Ameri-
can dogs" He has probably learned.
however that it is a wise policy to let
sleeping dogs lie.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-11-02

lhose government departments at
washington which have outgrown
their Office space ought to be able 70
get new quarters from the mint.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-11-02

An Illinois woman, 1O4 years old.
says the recipe for long life is to get
married and keep cheerful. But can
it be done?
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-11-02

are told that the Russians are
lost remarkable linguists in the
and after listening to their
for a short time we believe ey-
ord of it.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-11-02

Mr.. Edison says that the clothing of
e future will be SO cheap that any
pman can follow the fashion without
cling the expense. The saving fea-
re Of this prophecy is that Mr.. Edi-
on carefully omits to state just how
lose that future is to the present.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-11-02

nerve the arms of our fighting men
But these are in no sense the impell
ing motives of our action. That act
ion was prompted by a condition tina
had grown intolerable-a condition c
affairs entirely between this %countrl
and that, and having no relation I
the affairs of any other country ic
people.
And as the days pass and new chs :
ters are added to the record of G.
mar intrigue, we can but marvel Il
those in authority in our governmtpl
held their hands as long as they diis
in
President Wilson has stated the msI,
ter clearly-the EARTH must be m RI
safe for democracy. 1t most cert; 60
ly is not now. ~
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-11-02

AAt-N " VIZ
complete in this vital matter. Also
is unfortunate that what statutes al
in existence are in many instance
dead letters.
The very essence Of popular gov
eminent is that the ultimate power
such governments rests in the people,
Public officials are in truth but servI
ants, and responsible directly to tho
people who place them in office, hence
the public is entitled to and should
have a full knowledge of their every
public action.
But this knowledge cannot be had
without an efficient system Of public
ity. Mere access to public records, or
knowledge gained by word of mouth,
will not answer Nothing like a cor
rect knowledge of the financial condi-
ton of any public Office al be gained
by these a
There are but two causes that con-
tribute to dereliction inoffice--ignor'
ance and crookedness. Sometimes
these are hard to distinguish n from
the other. In either case, however
publicity is the only agency that viii
effectually protect the public. Thi'
the ignorant but honest official vii
welcome. 1t is only the crook VIII,
opposes it.
Every state in the Union shoul,
have adequate publicity laws. Their
is no valid reason why any honest leg
, islator should oppose placing thes
i. laws on the statute books. Every pub
lie official who handles a dollar of pull
!, lie funds should be required to rende
| periodical accounting. Many an homes
/. but ignorant official has become ine2
D tricably involved, when publ " q
r the right time would have sa. hil
E from a charge of crookedness & ] tn
\ public treasury from loss.
e There can be but one reason urge
: against a thorough system of publ,
a ity of all public financial affairs, ar
n that is the matter of expense. To tn
: we will answer that if all the losses
: the public through the ignorance
crookedness Of public officials cou
t be compiled, the total would withoI
a doubt be found to far outweigh IL
r cost of publicity.
t - o-.st public official shou
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-11-02

Trip to the battle front this fall. and
9euntless tlere are those among their
uen'S would preferfof them
TO stay the
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-11-02
PUBLICITY.

While the matter Of publicity w
publicity in the affairs of govern 4
relating to the war, is engagingen
attention of many and various vml'
are held, there is one side Of the me-
licity question that should not beto
sight of-the financial side Of ~
public affairs. g.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-11-02

kaiser should worry about that
for an American soldier. Wen
|ur guess if they are not plenti-
| the streets of Berlin before
years have passed.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-11-02
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER ,, 1917

DEMOCRATIC COUNTY TICKET
ELECTION first Thursday in August
1879
For Sheriff
+. B. DRAKE
For Trustee
L. G. KING
For County Court Clerk
w. 7. DAVIS
For Circuit Court Clerk
B. L. CAPELL
For Register
w. S. LEA
For Supt. PublicInstruction
F. R. OGILvIE
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-11-02

u Gle Sam pleasantly
insists that Holland must
her back door closed if she ex-
US to pass anything in at the
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-11-02

Some congressman are planning a
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-11-02

Entered in the Postofice of Browns
vile. Tenn, as second class matter.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-11-02

The coal operators, after conceding
at coalcap b. sold at the established
- a1sNuae EUTaa
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-11-02

f. R. 0gilvie, : Editor and Manager
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-11-02
THE STATES
BROWNSVILLE, TENN.

Published Weekly by The States
Graphic Company.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-02-24
''KATINKA" IS At
THE COURT TODAY

"'KaIinka' is sure 10 b" As popular
as its predecessors. High Jinks' ana
THE FREELY" :aid one enthusiastic
Park Row rcvio wcr after the New
York premier last fall OF the famous
musical play which is 10 be seen AT
The Court theatre, matinee and night,
tOdaT.
Time has proved that The prophet
was moi 0vcr-rnthuSnSGic bur rather
HkcwHrm in his praise. for the new
musical offering of Quo lauerbach
and Rudolf t'riml. responsible for
"Hi@h links" and The Firctly." not
only lived up Ia tho reputation OF the
former TWO hui greatly rC!ipScd them,
both in drawing power and the Crea-
Iion q! enthusiasm in The audiences.
Hauerhach and Friml seem 10 be
an inrXhHuSIibI" we'll uf musical jol-
iiry. Il seldom happens that three
successes so decided ~; these follow
in rapid and uninterrupted succession.
These TWO men are fast earning Il
rrputation among American musical
;comcdy producers similar to that
formerly enjoyed in England by Gil.
bert and Sullivan.
As Il 1ripI" link in the llauerba CHI
Friml combination appears Arthur
NammerSIcin who. in the Staging Of
the three shows has rclipScd 10 their
fullest The charms of lihrrttiSt and
composer with the added charms Of
! the scenic artist.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-02-24

deliver an address at mass meeting
Sunday eveping.
Miss Mary Joyce, Of Parkersburg,
has accepted position with the Ctes.
apeake G Potomac Telephone Com:
pany. K
Mrs. JohI Bennington, Of Grafton.
was a visitnr in this city on THURSDAY.
Col. Edw.rd Sizer. former postrnas-
ter of Lincoln, Neb., who has been the
guest of friends in the Wheeling dis
trict, left TOR his western home yes
lcrday.
Mr. and 0rs. L. ". Bowers. O.: Graf
ton. are wishing friends here for few
+. NJ. H6>ton. a prominent business
man of Huntington is visiting n the
ci. j3hn G. Shaw. principal of West
r. y. MatIn. Warrington oil man. Is
n cuisines visitor in the city. :.
clyde o.s1.aw. prominent insurance ,r.:',
man Of C'arksburg. is in Wheeling
over the Weekend.
Hon. VI III. Brown OF Morsantown.
former wari"n of MoundsvilIc pcnitcn-.
riary. arrival in the city Yesterday on
j. n. JollHeon. recently with the Wat
son hotel arl'nirmon and former Whcc'-
ing man. aratved last night to begin Inc
night clcrkSEHaip 81 the Windsor hotel.
NJ. J. P.>"rlman. night clerk at the
Windsor hoIl. will leave next week Tor
cleveland & begin duties as mail clerk
at III" Sta,lyTG hotel.
ton. is Il blffin"ss visitor in the city. -
Miss EliZ,Aeth NicElin. nurse at The
North Wheeling hospital. has left for
visi, with tar parents in Clarksburg. -
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-02-24

program, this recital presenting only
numbers Of his composition.
first appearance before the club,
PLAYED a piano number, ITO Spring.
This was OF delicate beauty anu lhe
performer infused lighineSS ana
grace into the scores which quite cap
tivated her audience.
Miss Bessie Dowlcr also made her
debut Yesterday before the CLUB. ana
SANG very beautifully TWO numbers N
which she was accompanied by MISS
Martha Irwin. The first was Il pas
toral selection and of delightful word
ing. and in both her perfect enuncla-
ton was a pleasure. Miss poWler :
voice is contrallo and very sweet and
musical.
Miss Irwin appeared, later on the
PROGRAM for Sonata. Opus / OF GreiS,
which included three movements.
This was executed with fine instinct
and showed her mastery ct dlthcult
compositions.
Mrs. Robert r. Marshall. following
n descriptive introduction by Or. sui
Ivan OF TWO songs, sang, with MrS.
Edw. Stifel al the piano. The first. the
Sunshine SONG" was rich with beau
tiful cadences in which tho singers
contra!to voice was at It's best. Inc
second. Il Love Thee. was passion
ate melodinuS love song most appeal
inc in its richness. and Mrs. Marshall
was recalled at its conclusion. re-
spending with another pretty selec-
lion.
In Il ScXteite. "A Swan arranged
bv ChufIn and sung. by members of
the department, one of the best of the
presentations was made by Mrs. Anna
II, OTTO, Mrs. W. Z. Wolff, Mrs. Harry
McConnaughey. Miss Hltda Ruff, Miss
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-02-24
WORTHY RECITAL
IF MUSIC CLUB
MOST SUCCESSFUL AFFAIR OF
MUSIC DEPARTMENT. TOOK
PLACE YESTERDAY.
Washington Party at y. w. c. A. Last
Evening Created Much Interest
in Months Principal
Holiday.

Yesterday marked another success
for thu music department OF the
Woman'S club. OF which Mrs. W. r.
Wuolenw tbtr j. chairman. IN Its de-
lichifui musical afternoon. There
were several important numbers on
the program and especially he ar-
pea,tnce OF ,hr cluh chorus. who
caN" their first recital under .ihelr ne"
director. Mrs. Elsie Fischer kiac;lel"@.
Sne has aroused tn" members IL 4
htgh degree ri interest and cnthuS..
ia$m. besides securing an additionat
membership of some thirty singers. IN
poinf OF i,tientInce yesterdays altar
quite eXrr,leG any OF the previous
afternoons. a the entire seating ca
pacity Of the room WAS utilized.
Mr>. Allan A.:'Wncaf WAS chairman
for The day ANA $h" was assisted ny
~. Clara T.. Sullivan and Mrs. K. NJ.
Browne. Or. sullivan gave 4 biography
of tirr!s at the commencement OF tte
Miss Blanche Storer who made her
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-02-24

Wick. W. Va: George Lcichter. CAM
rron: T.. NJ Holtnn. Huntington: Mr.. and
Mrs. l.. W. Bowers. Grafton. J. NJ.
Schamp. New MartInsville; q. ". Hays,
parkGrSburg.
3. ]. Hammers, Fairmont railroad
man. was a Wheeling visitor yester-
day.
a. +. Sinks, of the Associated Chat
ties. is unable TO attend TO duty b.
cause Of his illness at his home on the
Island.
Carlton Campbell. Of GAINESVILLE. o..
was able 10 leave the Ohio Valley Gen
eral Hospital last evening. after hav-
ing been hurt on Thursday, when be
fell from an auto truck.
W. y. Carroll. of the Wheeling store
of the Mentcr Company. is attending
the store managers convention Of the
corporation in Rochester.
T. G.. Parker. of Phoenix, Ariz.. a
prominent copper mining man Of that
State. is spending several days in the
city.
Frank Lcarhnrman. OF Clarksbu-g. is
spending the weekend in this CITY.
Mrs. Henry Kronenworlh, OF North
Market street. is III ar her home.
Miss Elizabeth Gunner, If Park
View, has returned after spending two
weeks with relatives at Springfield. @.
W. L. Woodruff, of Wheeling. IS
spending several days in East Liver
pool.
Temple will leave This morning for
the Pittsburgh district, where he VIII
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-02-24
BIG MEMS, MEETING
DESPITE DAMPNESS
Or. George Shelton Inspires Men Of
First Presbyterian Church to
Follow Bibles Dictates.


The mems movements for bclIcrncnt
in the city was further stimulated last
night when Or. George Shelton, Of
Pittsburgh, addressed more than three
hundred men al the First Presbyterian
church.
nr. Shelton spoke particularly of
Bible class work. He said that any
boiy who read the Bible. even if lie
read nothing else, would be. wise. and
that il anybody read everything c'.'c
but the Bible he would still be t5nO-
rant; so it was every mans duty 10
read the Bible.
Proper ways OF reading the b;Dlc
were outlined. The hit or miss metz
cd was not sanctioned. And. reading
the Bible. men would attain greater
intelligence and better developed mo-
rality and the community would i'm
prove.
IF your city government is no; What
Il ought to be. you men OF the Bible
class ought Ia be ashamed OF your
selves" he said
ANY man who says some vice Is
necessary in the world. that there
ought to be segregated red light dis
trirt. is not man who reads his
Bible"
The men of the First PRESBYTERIAN
church will bring other prominent pas
tors and speakers 70 Wheeling soon.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-02-24
For MIS-. P!epers.

\ pheasant surprise party was cl""n
Thursday evening for Mrs. Henry {.
Peppers ~ Gl"nw""d. 1t WAS IN honor
at hey birthday which falls on Washing
ton hir;iiiay \ very pleasant evening
WIS spent in HnIiIS"m"ntS ana a me re-
nast wa. served IN the dining room
Among rhrs" present: Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry G. ri"r"rS. Mr. and Mrs. ilarr%
ri"prrs. Mir. and Mrs. Ralph Brill. Mr..
and Mrs. Earl Smith. Mr.. and Mrs. E"ht
IiankrtI, SIR. and Mr.. Richard +. cur
rinrhnu Mr. IHriI.S Burd. Miss Virginia
smith. MISS Virginia Brill. Miss Made
Iyn Erll. Miss Ad"laid" Cunningham
NIusrr Gins Is cunningham.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-02-24
Will GO to McKeesport.

4 number Uf Tho memhcrs OF t'arfoII
Court. daughters of isabella will go 10
McNr"Sr"rt. Sunday. hwcrc they Will at
tend the initiation Of Il class OF rhndi-
dates. Tn" Mr"kcSport court VIII CHI
Irrtuin lhr visiting parties NJ dinner
that evening. The local members Whn
will go are: Misses Clara l;nsc '"i"man.
I;crtha Schiller, tathcrin" Farley. Kos"
NoellinCrr. Anna MCI'ahc. Margaret
LYONS. Carrie r;urnpcrs. Marie Coleman.
Regina Rohrccht. Angelina kaltrnharh,
Esther Hell. Rose Rock. Helen Fitzgcr-
aid. Mary McCiran. Lillian Humphreys
MrSlamcs W. l.. Lear. Lee Werner. Is }.
t'lShcr.