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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-07-07
AN OLD FICTION EXPOSED

The Democratic party was in great
c!ee over what it termed the prosper
ity OF the country promoted by It's
economic policies. denying that our in
creased trade abroad was due to war.
The Republican press had no diff
Guilty in exposing the fiction. In fact
it performed valuable service during
the past TWO years by publishing the
truth concerning the ultimate desti-
nation of foodstuffs shipped IN exces-
s;yc quantities to nations bordering
upon Germany Those newspapers
presented comparative statistics OF
exports pointing Enthusiastically to the
fact that We were shipping food to
Germany through neutral gateways.
Scarcely any other incident Of the
war was more important than this, for
the food problem was the most ser1-
Gus the German government had 10
face. But the intense partisanship Of
the administration and Of the Demo
cratic press caused them to distort
tho facts.
Now that We are i'm the war the ad
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-07-07

minlstration finds itself under the ne
cessity Of admitting the truth, even
to the discredit Of its former asser-
tons. In the effort to secure legisla-
ton giving 1t control over exports, the
administration acknowledges that
large food exports are going to our
enemies, and declares that control
over shipments is necessary in order
to prevent lending them aid and COM
fort. What the administration recog-
nizes now the Republican press OF the
country was repeatedly declaring two
years ago. 1t may be true that the
Republican press was presenting the
facts for partisan purposes, but they
we're facts, nevertheless. and those
papers were serving patriotic as
we'll as q partisan end.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-07-07
A PREJUDICED CRITIC

Judge Sanders took occasion 10 pick
some flaws in the provisions OF the
WorkmenS Compensation act with re-
gard to some of its most vital fea-
lures. in his address before the West
Virginia Bar Association at its annual
meeting at White Sulphur Springs this
week. We do not believe that there
is any q the discomfort among the
benefciaries Of the West Virginia
law, as Judge Sanders minated. 1t
may be that some employers find it
unpleasant TO pay death and accident
benefits Immediately instead Of con-
testing them in the courts, until delay
defeats the urgent need, and when
technicalities sometimes rob the vic
tim of just dues. The West Virginia
law may not be letter perfect, but it
IS conceded to rank as the most eQui-
table among similar laws adopted by
other States.
It is not likely that Judge Sanders
suggested defects will be recog-
nized by the fair judgment of the
State, or that the corporate interests
that he seems to be speaking for will
be relieved of any OF the responsible
ity the act imposes upon them. The
principle incorporated in the West
Virginia law is too widely recognized
to be shaken BY such critics. The ben
cfcial effects upon both employers
and employees resulting from the prac-
teal operation Of workmen's compen-
satioa laws in the various States have
become so generally recognized that
there is little likelihood Of return
10 the old method Of employers liza
bil,y with the attendant costly litiga-
ton, its delays and dlsappointments,
and the bad feeling thereby engen-
dered. Thirty-seven States. the ter
ritories of Alaska and Hawaii and the
Federal Government now have work
mems compensation laws.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-07-07
DASTARDLY ATTEMPT
TO WRECK RUNNER"
irecial DISPATCH U tho 1nt.lIlfenesl.

SbcCIal DISpAWn VI lno IuteuteHCU.
WASHINGTON, Pa. July "a das.
tardly attempt to wreck the bum
mer" train on the Pittsburgh e. Wash
ington branch OF the Pennsylvania
railroad was discovered in time this
morning to prevent the train being
hurled of a trestle into CHARTERS
creek. The hummer" Is due in wash:
ington at 1888 a.. m. The scene OF
the attempt to wreck 1t was near
Woodland avenue, on the northwest
ern edge OF Washington. A great pile
of ties had been gathered and placed
on the track Just on the edge OF a
trestlc that crosses Charters creek.
a disastrous wreck OF the train did
not occur because the engineer vas
slowing down for the Wylie avenue
stop. just a short distance beyond.
Had there not been a passenger 10
get of at this station the "Dummeri
would have gone whirling. across the,
bridge at the rate OF about forty
miles an hour and crashed with ter
rife force into the pile Of ties. IN tnlS
event II is certain that the engine ana
practically every car OF the train
would have been sent HURTING over
the side Of the trestle and into the
creek. The engineer brought his
train to stop as the front OF the
engine crashed against the ties. The
was damaged. The crew
removed the ties and the train pulled
into the Main street station here one
half hour late. Railway men are un'
able 10 explain the attempt to wreck
. no drummer
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-07-07
WHEELING's CHAUTAUQUA

The Redpath Chautauqua returns
to Wheeling this summer. opening its
seven days stay next Tuesday, and
Judging by its reception in the past it
will be most cordially welcomed by
its old patrons and command the ap,
probation OF many new ones. These
seasonal ChautauQA entertainments
have become one of the country's In
situations. and nothing has been con-
ceiyed that has contributed more 10
the pleasure, instruction and amuse-
ment of the masses. This years pro-
.gramme is exceptionally fine, and con-
tains wide diversity Of offerings
that ought 10 leave NO taste unsatis'
fed. Rednath has name for excel
lence and character that stands with
out rival among similar enterprises.
An investment in a season ticket TO
these entertainments gives the sub.
scribcr moro real enjoyment and sat
isfaction for the money than any out
lay he may make during the course
Of a year.
The Intelligencer commends the
Chautauqua to the liberal patronage
and support of the community because
of its refining and uplifting influences.
This year it is invested with distinct
local interest, as all profits over the
guarantee will 90 towards the equip
ment OF the Boy Scouts of the COM
munity, one of the most worthy
causes that has ever appealed TO the
generosity of the public. The Chau-
tauqua is one Of the things that has
escaped the exploitation of war The
prices Of admission remain the same,
but the show is better than ever. Even
that experience. OF getting something
for the same price YOU paid last year
ought TO be an impelling attraction
in itself without calculating the Quid
pro quo.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-07-07
mAIIcN1NG GREAT WEALTH

There Is a constant anu nl1SuiA
effort being made III certain quarters
10 create the impression that this IS
q rich mans war" the United States
has entered; that individual and cor
norate wealth connived to force TINS
country into the conflict from selhsn
motives and greed. The lntelllsencer
has taken occasion TO point out the
inter absurdity OF this contention ana
the sublime folly Of the motive BACK
of the propagandists Of such theory.
There has been no more. reluctant IN
terest than wealth in promoting "ar'
md at the same time there has oeen
ne more sacrificing. responsive ana
patriotic interest in UNFOLDING the
honor OF the country than Individual
and corporate wealth. What they aim
TO preserve for themselves dement's
The masses OF the people as much as
1t makes for security for them.
The purpose of spreading the raise
immersion abroad about wealth IS not
prly inimical to the country's interest,"
but Is inflaming the old class spirit
The weapon of the demagogue and the
anarchist. And it is too true that II
was first encouraged by that errauc
representative Of the Democratic
party in Congress. Mr.. kltchln. or
North Carolina who in a set speech
delivered en- the floor Of the House.
declared that this was 10 be a war
in which the poor man was 10 heht
and the rich man enjoy the profits
This. of course. is viciouSly untrue.
Wealth is not only pouring out It's
money but il is giving its sons to the
service of the country. There have
been some fine eXemplitlcauons OF
this. bu, none more impressive than
that Of an indignant citizen connected
with one Of the great coal companies
of the country. who after rejecting
on the action Of the administration IN
the recent coal controversy has this
to say in communication 10 the
New York Tribune:
KS You may havt> guessed. am coal
operator. rud for this reason ;HcI CON
strained t. say Il word about my coH-
usuy list ",Ir attitude be .tuiSintcrprct-
I'd Its vic. prr Sid"nt. Il man nt thirtS-
one w:;.t thrcn children. is at Flats
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-07-07

10 obtain their ore or their iron by
purchase. The distinction applies cs-
pecially 10 those enterprises which are
situated along our seacoast. In other
and very practical words, the govern
ment cannot expect company 10 sell
its steel product, even In time of ma
tional need--even under the ultimate
alternative Of communicating the
plant-at S56 per ton where. by reason
of the plants limitations. the pig iron
alone which is utilized in the process
costs the manufacturers $50 per ton.
1t is not hat it isn't done; it is that II
simply can't be done.
Throughout the whole process OF
manufacturing iron and steel the ram
ifications Of labor are so great that
few people realize their importance.
When one considers the labor eXpend-
cd in the mining Of the raw materials
required for the manufacture Of the
steel itself, together with the labor in
yo!ved in the transportation systems
concerned, it appears that. from be-
ginning 10 end Of the process Of pro-
ducing the finished article, more than
so per cent. Of the finished steel prod
nets cost is represented by the orig
inal labor charges.
It Is entirely obvious. then. that at
IedsI Su per cent VI llle Lutal cSptIui-
ture made by the American people for
all the steels employed In their con-
duct and support of this war returns
to selected group Of our citizens
constituting the labor factor in those
allied industries. Not only that, but
this so per cent of the national outlay
revcrts 10 those who constitute the
select group. in the form Of cash. paid
weekly or semi-weekly as wages. In
reality that so per cent Of our steel
costs. now resting on the shoulders Of
the people at large. is q direct profit
gained by class Of citizens whose
numbers are restricted only by the re-
quirements OF the allied industries
they serve.
These are considerations which
should. nay must, come home 10 every
one among US In fixing our individual
attitude towards the OUTLAWS necnssi-
tated by the most direct eXigences Of
the war and towards apportlonment
Of the respective responsibilities and
rewards for services performed
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-07-07
TRUTH ABOUT RAILROADS

1.-THE other day The lntelligencer
pointed OUT the Injustice done the
railroads ot me country in the refu-
sal Of the Interstate Commerce Com
mission to grant them an increase in
freight rates 10 meet their eXtraordi-
nary expenses in highe" wages to en-
ployes and the increased cost in ma
terials and equipment. The conten.
tfon of the Interstate Commerce Com
mission. that as the railroads were
now obtaining the largest revenues in
their history and for that reason were
able 70 take care of themselves, was
wholly relative. Nothing refutes the
sophlstry Of the Commission more
completely than the report Of Presi-
dent Rea Of the Pennsylvania rail
road. for May, just issued. When Pres
ident Rea was before the Commission
he told Il that his company would lose
many millions in net earnings BY rea-
son of the Adamson law, the increase
In the cost of coal, locomotives. etc.
bat the Commission told him he was
eSaggerating The influence Of asso-
citation seems TO be marked in this
assertion OF superior wisdom. which
is. reminiscent of the Democratic ad-
ministration a few years back. which
told the manufacturers Of the coull-
try, when pleading for protection.
that they did not know their bust
ness
From President Rea's report We
CLEAN that he knew what he was talk
ing about. And his story is the tale
of all the great trunk lines Of the
country. This report reveals that the
whole Pennsylvania system. east aud
west, has in five months increased its
gross earnings by Sl5,000.000 bu, its
increased expenses of operation have
been so much greater that there is
a net loss in operating income OF con-
s!derably more than $4,000 900, about
equally distributed between the TWO
sections. This is the more discourag-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-07-07
Washington News Of
Interest To West Va.

WASHINGTON. D. c.. July g.
Carl p. Leatherwood. widely known
in West Virginia athletics as former
best all around athlete at the Stale
university. has been in Washington
for several days personally investl-
eating the various branches Of the
military service with view Of de-
Into the arm of the service he pre-
ferred. lie took counsel with Sena.
tor Howard Sutherland over il with
dom in West Virginia best knows him.
has decided to Try to make the sec
ond camp for the Officers Reserve
Corps. Senator Sutherland himself
filed the application and had a few
nice things to say 10 the high ofti,
GERS at the war department in behalf
Of Mr.. Leathcrwood.
Commissions as poS1masters Of the
fourth class have been issued 10 Al
fred c. Prime at Lawton; Ray F.. Light
at Hartland. and Ulysses S. Rose AT
Elana. Rufus +. Duff has been deSis-
mated acting postmaster at Pinchton.
Hartland is a now office In Clay
county and Elana in Roane county.
Congressman Cooper made visit
10 the war department todaw TO make
a personal effort to get @. L. Hurst.
or Freeman. discharged from the
army. Hurst is now with his regi-
nent al Fort Bliss. Texas. The argu-
nent advanced for his discharge Is
that he has now become the sole
and only support Of aged parents.
Congressman Cooper also called at
the office OF the Geological Survey
To leave a specimen Of iron orc sent
TO him by J. Ernest Lambert. OF
Princeton, leaving ii there for analy-
sis Mr.. Lambert believes that ne
has made n discovery Of rich ore de-
posts in Mercer county.
Col. Colin II. Livingstone. who.
once unnn a time was private score
tarv to The latc Senator s. B. Eiklns
and who is now ono Of the leading
bankers and promoters of biz husi.
ness in tho Capital. is tho owner or
ono Of the largest and handsomes'
private yachts owned hero. II Is
about 10 hr taken over by the gov
crnmcni and what was probably inc
last pleasure cruise was made in
honor of Congressman and Mrs, Stu
art F. Reed on the Fourth. Among
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-07-07

Regulation by the federal. govern
ment Of iron and steel prices Is not
likely 10 meet any serious opposition
on the part of the iron and steel conf
panies. All indications at pre- sent
point 10 the development among labor
organizations and among friends OF la
Dor of such opposition as may arise.
The cost of iron and steel products
is dependent wholly upon the costs,
first. Of fuel; second, Of ore; and
third, of fluX. rcfractortes and sup
plies. All Of these costs are in turn
dependent on the wages paid 10 the
workman. The late increase or 10
cents per ton on much OF the iron ore
consumed goes 10 cover the increase
in the labor charges Of railroads.
Perusal OF the news day by day shows
that every month or so there is an
advance OF 10 per cent in the wage
scales Of miners, iron workers steel
workers and Of men in allied IN
dustries.
iron and steel makers gained a great
deal OF money by reason OF the hlgn
prices they enjoyed during last year,
their relative gains were, not as great
as were those of the labor they en-
ploycd. Yet even with the rapid in
creases in wages they have been en-
loving, the men are still far from sat
isfed This is evidenced by the
threats OF strikes which are being
made continually. especially among
coal miners and workers in iron and
steel. on up to the shipbuild!ng IN
dustries. where now need prevails
urgently for labor that shall be quail
fed 10 utilize in construction the
plates and shapes for the production
Of which the basic industries must be
driven 10 utmost capacity.
. So far as the producing companies
are concerned. il is impossible TO
blanket them all under any arbitrary
price for their product without inVolV,
ing many in difficulties of not total
ruin. Where the larger steel compa-
MES, which have their own blast fur
naces and their own mines, can al
ford to meet some Of the goTernmcnt,s
demands for low prices. It is practical
Is impossible for other and commonly
smaller plants. which are compelled
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-07-07

ing because the losses in May are al
most ND to the average OF the five
months. The report takes into &C
count nothing for betrrrments and i'm
provements. such as tho purchase OF
new cars and new rails, which are
certain to amount TO many millions
for the year AS The lntelliGencer
said before. and what it now repeats,
the greatest need In the Interstate
Commerce Commission is the applica-
ton Of constructive judgment with re-
gard TO the present situation in rail.
road affairs.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-07-07


(The Minister Of Public instruction
has suggested that the Kaiser he held
un rs an eXemplar 10 all the school
children in the empirc.) -Cahlc dis
patch.
Before these innoccnls they would o"r-
praise
This madInan who has sacrificed to
Thor
His ,hctacombs to glut the thirst for
war;
Thinking in rcd. who find his day If
days
When tn" swift bomb from aircraft
sudden Stays
The babes Mt mathis; eager counts the
score,
Goats DER the slain. unsatcd asks for
more,
AS the whole world looks on in stark
amaze.
E1emrlaras Then rcvilc the good and
great.
Exalt The monsters. give them sure re-
quite.
Mock rhriSt again. bow to the cit
rarChs nod.
Praise VI tho vile forever cN"rratn.
In shcercst paradox Let black lie white.
Ncrn'S Il saint, taliEula god
-Fhiladclphia Ledger.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-07-07
"SOME BERRY PICKER.

Special Dispatch 10 the intelligence.
WASHINGTON. PA, July 6.-Mrs.
Abel Craig OF near Washington puts
in a bid for the honor or being the
champion strawberry picker OF west
ern Pennsylvania. she bases het
claim on the achievement OF picking
100 quarts in seven hours and twenty
minutes,
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-07-07

the aviation section, has. it is under
stood. passed the preliminary tests
and will. within few days, be or
dered TO Columbus. O.. 10 20 into
training DaiU had every help that
Congressman Bowers could give him
to get him into the service.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-07-07
Ripping Rhymes
BY WALT MASON.
BACK TO THE FARM.

Since I'm too fat TO do much harm
with sword or gun or: sabre. methinks
l'll 20 back TO the farm and do some
useful labor. In carnage ] would Like
to slosh. but AS I've too much
tallow ri raise the large and
shapely squash, the artichoke and
mallow. Then, maybe. when the war
is done. and Kaiser Bills goner.
with him who piled the deadly gun
they'll let me share the honor. When
I'm declared TOO fat 10 fight I do not
sulk or grumble: say. "Whatevnr Is
Is right-l'll choose task more hum
BILE. There surely Is some useful
sphere In which portlv duffer may
do as much as though, with spear, he
made a Prussian suffer. So ! shai,
hum some martial chants while spad-
ing. raklng. hoeng; I'll cultivate my
nutmeg plants and keep my string
beans growing" Most men are glad
10 bear the flag to any warStruck re-
Eion II they can ride on prancing nag
and boss a fighting legion. We can
not all wear stripes OF gold and train
with captains courtly, for some. Of us
have grown too old and others are
TOO portly But there are places for
us all, whateer our age or station,
to hang banner on the wall and do
things for the nation.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-07-07

Tho far western strikes are not d
rccted so much against the mine own
ers as against tho government. and that
puts the strikers in the limbo Of treas
enable acts
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-07-07

1t seems the only way one can bring
quart of liquor into the state Is to
conceal It in ones stomach.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-07-07

The former Tax Commissioner opln-
ION on tn" police powers OF the State
is liable 10 make the dissidcnt corpora
lions feel Blue.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-07-07

These cool nights administer to our
physical comfort but they are not en-
couraging to growing crops.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-07-07

After you. my dear A1phonsc." will
be the salutation of the outside gas
consumer to the homo customer.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-07-07

Making Shanghai the new capital Of
the Chinese republic would indicate that
il has n good crow left.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-07-07

A tcn.mlnute limit on debate on the
prohibition: feature Of the food control
bill Is ten minutes too much.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-07-07

Those who were included in the false
draft numbers given circulation will no
fortified for the real numbers when they
appear.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-07-07

Now they want to put the han IN the
fried spring chicken. Thus departs an
other of the Slorics Of this world.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-07-07

AS usual. Berlin claims the latest re-
pulse of German assault on the west
front 10 have been a victory. Rome
consumption has to be fed up these
DAYS.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-07-07

Hear a sermon tomorrow instead cf
snoozing the morning away.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-07-07

Tho Summer Exposition expires today
with q good record.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-07-07

When the women OF Russia take VI
arms the ballot cannot be far Of If
that country.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-07-07

The devil, being acclimatcd. never
quits work on account Of tho heat.