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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-08-02

In A previous article | outlined the
restricting influence Of the war upon
certain phases OF international trade.
But any deduction from those facts
that our domestic prosperity during
rho period OF the war is liable to be
limited. is not only misleading but. IN
view OF the actual conditions. alto
gether false.
The United States today faces the
greatest era OF tangible money and
probably of domestic commerce 1t has
ever experienced.
phe borrowing OF money for our
war bonds is a mobilization Of our
accumulated savings designed to make
possible increased production for war
purposes. II We extend ten. fifteen or
twenty billions OF dollars for those
purposes. we will spend all Of il in
the United States. and we will pay It
over, chiefly in the form of wages. to
our own people; for the largest item
in practically every cost OF production
is the item Of labor. Thus the Amer
lean people, on the whole and as IN
diriduals, will have far more money
coming to them than they ever had
before.
Although many Of our men will be
withdrawn from industries for service
at the front, an even greater number
of people. both sexes included. will be
drawn into producing industries and
rates of wages will be very much
higher than previously were paid.
1t Is the history Of all such periods
that people spend as they earn. The
usual danger is that lavishness and
unwonted luxury will prevent the
newly enriched workers from saving
even 80 much as they did during
normal times. England viewed with
alarm the White Chapel women who
INDUCED in expensive ostrich plumes;
and its whole campaign for economy
during the past year has been d.
rected equally against waste Of food
and waste Of money. Americans have
never been known as miSers, and the
likelihood is that we, In our enor-
mously increased earning capacity,
will spend with corresponding lib
erality.
No manufacturer and no merchant
need apprehend the least reduction In
his sales, although certain lines Of
industry. such as building operations.
are liable to encounter serious handi-
caps in obtaining both material and
labor. The great difficulty attending
all production and trade. so far from
being that OF having lessened de-
mands, will be the obtaining Of labor
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-08-02
TONNAGE PROBLEM
VITAL IN The WAR,
SAYS FRENCHMAN

PARIS, Aug 1.-Anatole de Monte,
French under-secrctary for sea trans
portation and merchant marine, conf
menting on the outlook al the end Of
the third year Of the world war said
that the problem Of humanity'S future
because OF the Teuton submarine war
fare has become a tonnage problem
and added:
THAT progress depends upon the
development Of communication be-
tween states Is tact which was COM
monplace yesterday and since the
German declaration of right 10
piracy has become tragic. Transpor-
tation today signifies the carrying TO
the world OF a means Of living and an
assurance OF the we'll being OF civil
izaiton. The most humble lighterman
no longer works solely for wages. He
works at the same time for a realiza-
ton OF the program Of liberty and
Justice which henceforth will be de-
veloped under security OF the starry
Gag.
THE war which has made France
the chief battlefield has also made
France, since the entrance OF the
United States into the war, the
worlds principal port. This port must
be supplied with tools and provisioned
and fed without relaxation.
For three years the French have
died for humanity. At the same time
that France was carrying the heaviest
portion of the secrifce, she had on an
invaded soil behind frontier Of
tombs, TO produce, construct rebuild
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PENSION LEGISLATION

Constructive craftsmanship Will
have its opportunity in devising pen
sion OF insurance system for the vet
Grams OF our war with Germany. Pen
sions there must be. Whether 1t shall
be painless patchwork with ineQuali-
ties and injustices, depends upon the
care with which the subject Is studied
and the promptness with which the
task Of framing legislation is under
taken. Pension legislation in this
country has not been adequate, timely
nor equitable. Pension legislation
should not be left until after the close
of this war A comprehensive and
practically selfoperating law should
be worked out now and enacted so
that every soldier on the firing line
and every wife or child will know
definitely what provision the nation
will make in fulfllment Of its obliga-
ton to those who make the supreme
sacrifice in this great conflict for the
maintenance of our national honor.
In the framing Of such Legislation
the veterans Of the Civil War should
be able to render valuable assistance.
They know the weaknesses Of the pen
sion legislation OF the past. They
have reached a time in life when their
own personal interests cannot be az
! fected. They can approach the sub
{, ject with intelligent appreciation OF
the needs Of the veteran and his de-
pendents and yet without undue pref
udice in favor OF liberal provisions for
those who suffer the misfortunes OF
war.
| The present policy Of e1enpting
/ from CONSUMPTION those who have de-
pendent relatives seems to remove the
need for legislation for the relief OF
dependents during the war. II circum.
stances shall make continuance OF
; that policy possible, the problem OF
framing general pension legislation
will be simplified.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-08-02
DEFIANCE OF DEMOCRACY

Some newspapers refer TO the PresI-
dents obstinate opposition to the ere
alton OF Congress committee on war
expenditures as defiance OF the Sen
ate. While that would not be new
performance on his part. his present
mood, or moodineSs, means more than
that. It is a defiance Of the right OF
the people. through their representa-
tiYes, to know what Is being done with
the public money. 1t is an assertion
OF autocratic right which does not eA-
list in the organic law or In the juris-
prudence of the American republic.
1t Is the setting up Of doctrine or
lese majestic which. 1t has been as
serted. we have entered war 10 over
throw. 1t is a refusal TO the people
Of the privilege to apply remedey for
inet1iciency or worse when a remedy
would be effective. 1t is a postpone
ment Of action until action will come
too late. 1t Is advocacy Of a post
norton instead of a prophylacuc. 1t
is, in short. a summons to Congress
to DO battle for its rights or to sur
render. And one thing is entirely
certain: II this Congress refuses to
maintain itself upon the impregnable
ground which the creation OF war
expenditure committee provides, the
people will replace it next year with
Congress more courageous.
Congress gets its existence. powers
and its responsibilities from the same
Icoostitution that created the office of
President Members Of the Senate
and House are charged with response
bility for raising armies, providing
revenue and authorizing expenditures,
1t is not only their right but their
duty to see that funds arc effectively
spent in accordance with law.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-08-02
WILL BE lNTERNsO.

MADRID, Aug. 1.-The German SUB
MARINE lib %. which entered the road
stead OF Corunnt, Monday in seri-
ouslv damaged condition, has reached
Ferrol, twelve miles northeast Of Co
runna. escored by the Spanish torpedo
hoat Audas. 1t will be interned there.
premier Dato told the press that the
recent decree regarding inc intern
ment of belligerent submarines navi'
cation within Spanish territorial wa
ters will be strictly enforced. He
added that the government was salts
fed at having adopted. the decree I'M
der the inspiration of The Hague cofl-
vention. The Germanophilc press pro-
tests against the strict application OF
the decree, but is not so violent as for"
merly.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-08-02
STEEL AFTER THE WAR

With the contemplated large in
crease in income and excess profits
,ares the fabulous sums that are report
ed m have been made in the steel bust
,Ass are liable to be pared down to
a smaller dividend basis. At the best
earnings are sure to be hit hard. Just
how this will affect investments Is
hard 10 tell. And this situation sug'
gets the inquiry. how about steel a1ter
rho war; We are hearing a great deal
about the huge demand that Is GER
tain TO set in for steel when peace
comes But can anyone count with
any degree Of certainty the future de-
mand. or foresee the economic condi-
tions that may prevail then? A fnan-
cial writer of repute in the Magazine
Of Wall Street kens not, and intimates
that one mans guess as to after the
war conditions is as good as another's
In resting the case on facts 1t Is
found that we have recently passed
through an epoch Of extraordinary de-
mand for steel products and FOR prac-
tically all classes Of commodities. IN
fact. to a remarkable extent this de-
mand is still insstent. Signs Of hest
fancy, Of tagging pressure. now ap-
pear. Enough, at least. 10 arouse sus-
picion that turning point is being
recorded. This situation suggests that
prudence and common sense would
counsel the conversion Of generous
profits, now accrued on investments
made some time ago in the securities
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-08-02
Greece for the Greeks;
Allied Troops Come Out

ATHENS, Monday. July 3O.-Witn-
drawal Of the allied forces from old
Greece. Thessaly and Epirus, In &C
cordance with the decision Of the Bal
kan conference at Paris. Is being rap
idly carried out. The last Franco.
British troops left the Piraeus today.
The withdrawal from Corinth and
other occupied points was previously
executed. The Italians are similarly
preparing to leave Janina and other
sections OF the Piraeus. retaining only
small triaugule near Avlona in Al
benia.
The unanimity Of the allied actioa
Is a source OF satisfaction. as the ltal-
ian aspiration desired a wider field.
but yielded in the interest OF the unit
ed action to withdraw all and leave
Greece to the Greeks.
Preparations are under way to call
out the classes Of 1916 and 1917, az.
eregating &C, 900 men. The Greek gov
eminent is highly gratified at the re-
suit az showing the allies are recoE.
nizlng tho territorial integrity OF
Greece.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-08-02

WARS TIDAL WAVE OF PROSPERITY At HAND
Are orgagng Future but for the Present ALI Produ
GERS Will Earn Large Incomes.
BY WILFRED H. SCHOFF
Secretary, The Commercial Museum.

, sufficient to meet the hugely enlarged
demands.
The question of the ability Of the
country 10 sustain this tremendously
Increased rate of expenditure depends
upon tho methods it will follow IN It's
financing. Germany began the war
with the expectation Of receiving from
conquered foes cash indemnities that
should suffice 10 repay the wars total
expense. The German financing began
with short term loans: with the stead
lily leSsennig expectation Of pockeung
any indemnities, Germany is proceed
ing 10 direct taXationS which, unless
the war soon ends. threatens 10 I'M
pound the total income Of the nation
10 meet the running interest OF us
mounting war debt. None Of the allied
nations. at the beginning. foresaT the
staggering burden to be created by
the war; and their combined expert
ence was available for the guidance
of the American government. which
faces its problem with opened eyes
and Is meeting it on calculation that
increases current taxes but does NOT
goso far as TO impoverish the people,
while ii provides for loans greater in
total amount than the current taxa
ton but not so great as to absorb
his taxation in sinking fund and
interest charges.
In effect, to the extent that Is prac-
ticable, we are mortgaging our future
to relieve us for the present. The
consequence will be. for the present,
an immense DroSnerity attended bv 3
general proneness 10 extravaganza.
So far as we shall possess the
financial prudence to save portion
Of our increased incomes, we will be
insuring our future against the ul-
innate, the inevitable interes charges
and capital payment of our national
mortgage. now being assumed In the
form of government loans. So far as
we invest those savings in the sue
cessive loans, we will be Transforming
ourselves from mortgagors 10 mortga-
gees-that is. from debtors to credi-
tors.
This aspect Of our financial affairs
Is one that must be settled by every
one among us for himself. We can
all be prosperous during the war and
by no means impecunious afterwards
If every one among us has only the
common sense to see that moderate
economy Is ultimate safety when il
works hand In hand with an intel.
ligent patriotism inducing investment
in the loans Of the savings effected
out of earnings by the mass of the
producers in our population.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-08-02
AN IMPORTANT MEETING

The selection OF New York city az
the meeting place for the nlnth an
nual convention Of the Southern Com
mercial Congress is not such Dusl-
meas solecisu as it seems to be on the
first careless consideration OF its con-
yening so far from the field OF Its &C
: tiyities. The dates for the. meeting
: are In the middle days OF October, put
q will be a time most appropriate for
discussion OF the vital problems that
will be confronting the country then.
which will demand the practical CO.
operation and coordination OF the
North and the South on questions re-
lated to agriculture. industrials and
: commerce, as we'll as consideration OF
the organization and mobilization OF
the resources Of the country for ma
tional defense. Likewise it will be a
season that will call for an interpre-
1 tation of the problems related TO in
ternational reconstruction
At the present time an unfortunate
impression has been made on the
North by the sectional spirit mani
!. tested by the Southern politicians Il
!, Congress- to shift an unfair share OF
the burden OF the expenses Of the war
and release the South from eQuita BILE
obligations as far as possible. The
1ntelligencer does not believe that
such policy represents the true spirit
OF the business and commercial ele-
ment OF the South, and expects TO see
this brought out in the proceedings
of the convention. This Is pretty
clearly anticipated in. the announced
objects Of the congress. one declara-
ton stating that it is the desire Of the
Southerners to promate the inter
relations Of the several sections OF the
United States, and in review ing the
national program in the scheme OF
common defense will endeavor to out
line plans OF action with regard to
constructive statesmanlike activi
ties for the future. That, indeed, will
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-08-02
Charters Issued.

Corpnrate charters were issued today
By the secretary Of state 10 the iol-
lowing concerns:
Seouoi Coal company, Charleston. S1o'-
non capital stock: 10 operate mines ana
do a general coal selling business al
ulcott in Boone county; incorporated oF
!. w. Mcclure. of Toledo. Ohio. w. Z.
prlany. +. s. McComas and Frank korn,
OF ST. Adams. and W. L. Wright OF
Charleston.
Easy Coal and Coke company. Web
s.rr Springs. s25.uuU capital stock; 70
operate mines in Webster county IN
corrorated by J. W. Brooks, Of 'Orn-
dorrf. W. N. Herman. Amos CogHr and
f. S. Cutlip OF Webster Springs and
\. NJ Ruckman Of Mingo.
Il. NJ. Chaplin and company. Morgan
town. $4,000 capital stock 10 do gen.
rraI contracting and engineering ousl-
meas. incorporated by r.. NJ. Chaplin. T.
Is. Kerr. G. |. Lantz. i. T.. Shr!ver and
David L. Adams, all Of MorSantown.
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CAPITAL NEWS

CHARLESTON. W. Va, Aug. New
compensation subscriptions were ap-
proved today by Commissioner Lee OF
Us follows;
Huntington Violin company. instru
ment manufacturers. Huntington; Boom
and Mcdonald. feed manufacturers, Elm
GROVE; T.. u. Grove. oil and gas operator
Clarksburg: Sewcll Valley Coal com
pany. Bcsoco: Frazier Pocahontas Coal
Corporation, Pocahontas. Va: heso"
Coal company. Hcnla%son; lIra!mon'
Coal COMPANY. t"nnellsvllle. IA; III
nois Commercial Mining company. Aur-
ora. Ills: Brown-Utt oCal company
kingwood: Rcd Campbell Coal company,
Fort Branch.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-08-02
Officers Promoted.

Bruce S. Cook. of Charleston. senioI
second lieutenant in the Second Regi-
mcn,, National Guard has been pro-
NOTED TO first lieutenant 10 Succeed
Lieutenant Albcr: Fcytuu. who recently
resigned TO accept u Second licutcnancy
IN the regular army. EcEimcntal Ser
Eeant Major Ben McComas OF Hunting
ton has been promoted 10 be Second
Lieutenant to succeed Cook. These ap-
,."i'.'u,'.alS were. announced To-Day oS
AdIutant General John Z. Bond.
similar promotions Will be made soon
in the first regiment because OF sim.
liar resignation By Lieutenant Richard
NJ Mansfield.
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OF steel producing concerns. Is GER
tainly not a question for debate. Prof
It's may be cashed only when one has
them in sight. Many who now have
generous profits will. no doubt. feel
justified in giving others the opportu-
nifty to make some Of the profits, il
any are still to be had. on the long
side of steel.
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and invent She has known how to
bear her terrible and magnificent role.
To-day France ie obliged to accom-
plish on the maritime batt1ehelds an
effort almost as great as that on the
battlehelds on land. She will do it
because she Is fortified not only by
all the hope Of the old world but by
all the strength OF the new world
which finds 50 high an expression in
the great republic OF the United
States
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be the great need OF the future ana
il this Congress shall in any measure
accomplish tho wedding out OF the
demagogues and incompctents in the
high places Of government it will have
been more than worth while in max
ing more united the reunited country.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-08-02
For A Spralncd Ankle.

If you will get a bottle OF Chamber
lain's Liniment and observe the dtrec'
lions given Herewith faithfully. you
will recover in much less time than IL
usually required. Obtainable. every
where.-Ady.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-08-02
It has been said by one Of Amer

It has been said by one Of Amer
Lea S most courageous business
leaders that "proitS are legiti-
mate only when they come
through service.
Our desire to serve the patrons
of this store to the end of satiSfac-
ton has had as It's very foundation
this basic principle.
Service from the stores per-
sonclle as we'll as from the goods
sold.
For we have always maintained
that with the merchandise and the
prices just, the service rendered
our community will bring its re-
ward in business.
Good Shoes cost no more here
than some folks charge for in
ferior or every day Of the year
bargain kind.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-08-02

Cheer up. Sing In the North Sea
Lived a Whale" and leave the rest 10
imagination.
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Shooting up a suspected Belgian. his
wife and two daughters Is another I'M
pressive exemplifcation Of the Cor
man idea"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-08-02

Germany is said To be using her
woman power" on the cast front. put
from entirely different motives from
that which inspired the Russian wom-
en- to take up arms.
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It is possible that thousands or men
In the enlisted Regular army could not
pass the physical tests the selecuve
draft men are being subjected to.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-08-02

Chancellor Michaelis is again twisting
the record Of responsibility for tho wal
to placate the unrest among the German
people
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Why should the President. the proph-
ct Of "pitiless publicity" shy at the Of
fer Of Congress to wise tho war e1pen-
ditures2
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The country is not concerned so much
about what the enemy knows as to what
the Washington bureaucrats don't
EDOtV-
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n IL not question OF how warm
Won feel but how hot you are.
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That was a nne midsummer drive
tho British and French enjoyed on tno
western front.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-08-02

The creel bureau Of secrecy is work
Ing overtime.
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Tho fourth year Of the war begins
with a decided advance OF the Allies IN
Belgium
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It is to be hoped the war gardens
will show a higher percentage OF utll-
ity than the average drafted citizen
has exhibited.
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United States Steel Is foresighted'. 1t
i. putting aside its excess pron's TAX
while Il has It.
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Tho patriotism Of many citizens mas
become chilled from sitting in the draft.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-08-02

The youth who hred the Epheslan
dome had nothing on the Kaiser.
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The Junkers use too much alum IN
their baking powder.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-11-20

may be accomplished easily by burn
ing formaldehyde candle which may
be bought at any drug store for few
cents. Inmalignant diseases. mattresses
and bedding that cannot be boiled
should be burned, but in the more
common forms Of illness. such as
measles, chicken pox, tonsilitis, etc.,
the formaldehyde gas will afford all
the protection necessary. 1t is advis-
able to hang bedclothes and garments
worn by the patient on an improvised
clothes lii. 9 SO that the full strength
of the gas will reach every inch of the
material. Books should be suspended
BY the covers SO the pages hang loose.
AS formaldehyde gas has no injurious
effect upon substances with which it
comes in contact, it can be used where
sulphur candles would be unsatisfac-
tory. The fumes from the latter will
bleach colors and tarnish metals, but
will absolutely exterminate vermin.
Cellars may be kept clean and
wholesome by the introduction of fresh
air. as much sunlight as possible,
whitewash and liberal applications Of
chlorinated lime.
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