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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-22
OF
The LAWS DELAY AND REMEDY
Why the Lawyers Do Not Give Us Relief
By WALDO G.. MORSE
Lawyer aud Publcist

reservation. That was L matter Of one
minute and n half, or even less; quite
irsIgniilcant but l almost lost my train
connection waiting for 80 men ahead 10
be- served So with justice. Not our
case. but the cases Of other people de-
lay US. A crowded sidewalk is q poor
place for athletics. Nothing but delays
can be expected where traffic is con-
geSted
In village near my old home prac-
tced q stRid lawyer. making a living AS
the oracle Of the countryside. He ex-
pounded the law to netghbors with
small question raised and smaller fecS.
One morning tin sign announced. the
opening of q law office across the way.
Did starvation come? BY no means. for
the old man construed the law one way
while to the new man the other way
seemed indisputable. with no recourse
but a determination by the court.
Litigation flourished, contracts and
agreements must no carefully made. and
behold the bar waxed fat!
Why? Simply through controversy as
t. tho law.
Here is the clue to the laws DELAYS.
The remedy seems plain; an analysis
Of all OF tho law-cascs. statutes and
customs-which shall enable classif-
cation and restntement so comprehen-
sive and scientific. and shall carry
weight Of authority 80 compelling. as TO
make tho law movable. known and re-
spcctcd.
When tho bar shall be capable Of
unanimity In statement and undtr-
standing Of the law. then the crowds
about the portals Of Justice will begin
to melt away and excessive delays will
no longer exist.
To be sure. no forms can alter human
nEturc. I have been client sometimes.
thereby suffering In my disposition. hut
with the law made plain and placed:
within reach the lawer alone will be
responsible for delay. You can look
him up and ind him flshing or around
tho corner because 1t will be certain
that no crowded calendar In court or
burden Of preparation for trial of causes
IS ruthlcssly consuming his time.
When we have cooperation among tho
bar which shall make the law know
able. as was the common law In early
days through the commentaries Of
Blackstone. then will the practice also
become expeditions and simple.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-22
SAVE THE MISSION

While the campaign for the $4,000
fund for the support Of the Union
Mission has resulted in a fair response
by the people the amount subscribed
so far falls short of the mark set This
has decided the managers Of the In
stitution to continue the campaign
over into next week, for a further
shaking Of the bushes. The money Is
here, if it only can be reached. To-
morrow the church congregations will
be appealed to for a lift in this mat
ter. 1t is an. object they should be
deeply interested in, as the Mission
reaches the sinner the church falls
to touch
The work the Mission has already
accomplished speaks for itself. The
most prominent business men of the
city are connected with its director
ate They have given literally, but
they cannot be expected to carry the
whole burden. Winter Is coming on
with it's human distress. The Mission
will be subject to unusual demands IN
caring for the unfortunate. It's cup
Of cold water religion is the kind that
turns the hayward ones from the
paths of wickedness more frequently
than the logic of theology. The Mis-
sion needs money. Give 1t, and give
freely.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-22
FINANCE WAR BY ECONOMY

One OF the interesting results Of
Americas entrance into the war is
the reported manifestation Of lessen
ing economy in Great Britain. Ac-
cording to the chairman Of the British
War Savings Committee many people
in that country make the entrance OF
the United States into the conflict an
excuse for reducing their effort toward
economy. They figure that since this
country is to loan the Allies money
and bear a large portion of the war
expense, they can relax little them.
selves. In an extended statement TO the
public, the British chairman asserts
that this Is a mistaken policy, and
sums up the situation In words that
ndEy well he needed by the people Of
this country He says:
III only sSund method Of fpenctng
tA1ser 10 FROM saw uEs As =
PASStempt lion troA expenditure
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-22
Compensation News

Tho following elections to the state
workmen's compensation fund were mp
proved to-day by Commissioner Lee OFT:
Rolly Ann Mining Company. OF Char
lesion: The Jhrrett-Chambers Company.
OF New York:
The following compensation awards
were also announced by the commission
to-day:
John Drunk, employe of New River
Galleries Company. at Eccles totally
disabled for life by safe fall. Sc per week
for life; ]. A. Gillian. employe of New
River and Pocahontas Consolidated Coal
Company. at M!nden finger injured and
nmputated. IS per week for 80 weeks;
puddle Riner. employe OF Low Moor Iroa-
Company. at Kaymoor, hand-tnttared, So
per week for 80 weeks: Mike Legnos, en-
poye Of Philips Sheet and TIN Plate Com
pany. at Weirton. two fingers injured
and amputated, $3.50 per week for 80
weeks; J. g. Prince, employe Of J.. NJ.
and amputAted3S per week for 80 weeks;
Clarence Glenn. employe OF Island Greek
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-22
UNABLE TO AGREE

SEATTLE. Wash. Sept. 21.-After
celebrating seventeen hours jurors In
seditious conspiracy reported 10
Judge Jermiah Neterer in the United
states district court that they were I'M
able to agree upon a verdict az to Hulet
NJ. wells, foSUer president OF the Sea, sea,
tile Central Labor Council ana aanrne!
defendant, was found not guilty.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-22
R1sHop poANE's TRIBUTE TO HIS
DOG.

I am quite sure he thinks that I am
God
Since He is God on whom each ona
depends
For life. and all things that His bounty
My dear old dos. most constant of all
friends.
Not too uuick to mind. but quicker than l
To Him whom God | know and own; his
eye
peep brown and liquid. watches for my
nod.
He Is more patient underneath IN" rod
Than 7, when God His wise corrections
sends.
lie looks love at me. deep as words e'cr
spake
And from nc never crumb nor sup will
take
Bu, he wags thanks with his most vocal
tail.
And when some crashing noise wakes NIL
HIS fear,
He Is constant and quiet If I am near.
Secure that my protection will prevail.
So, faithful. mindful. thankful. truEtrnl''
he
Tells me what unto my God should be.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-22
NOTICE.

Persons desiring to call Tho
InteIIiqencer editorial rooms arc
Informed that members Of tho
staff are on duty constantly from
7 o'clock In the evening until 8
o'clock In the morning, and that
inability to secure connection with
The IntelIigencer office can only
be due to inefficient telephone
service. Always demand getting
connection when you desire It, and
do not be put off with the opera
tors statement that the telephone
Is not being answered.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-22

necessary goods and services by the
individuals Of the nation. The Raising
of money by any other means must Of
necessity lead to imitation Of the cur
rency, higher and higher prices for
food. great hardship to the less well-to-
do section Of the community. industrial
unrest and consequent .ineiticiency OF
the conduct Of the war, and n grierious
burden on the country for many years
to come"
Briefly stated, cut out waste.
whether in the form OF luxury. or
otherwise, and thus conserve material
and service for the one great task OF
making this war success.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-22

IT regard the magazines and news
papers Of the country" says Senator
Miles Poindcxter of tho State of Wash
inGton. upon the whole. rs almost. II
not quite, as great an educational fac
tor in the United States as the public
school system" Senator Poindexter Is
not only q gentleman and scholar but
q man Of perspicuous wisdom.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-22

OF 1854 was the sequel. We are in
clined to think that if Mr.. McAdoo
tries for the Presidency in 1920, he
will use the toe-hold which he now
has at Washington, rather than try
TO get another one at Albany. But IL
is not possible that he can win ont in
any event.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-22
PROMPT SHIPMENTS URGED

MINNEAPOL1S. Mimi. Sept. al
Erght thousand letters from local grain
men. urging prompt shipment Of spring
wheat today were being DELIVERED to
shippers In all parts OF the northwest
az a result of tho meeting yesterday
between Frank l.. Carey. representative
of the food administration grain cor
noration. and Minneapolis dealers for
The purpose Of stimulating wheat move
mems from country elevators. Wheat
receipts continued to improve, 276 cars
q rrjying today as compared with 296 q
wear ngo. Local flour mills now are OPP
Grating Mt more than II per cent OF their
cam city Il was announced.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-22
Animation Granted

Tho application Of the Baltimore &
Ohio railroad 10 make Opckiska a DEW
cry point fur the United Consolidated
Connellsvilc Coal Company only. and
anything less than one car load for all
other cOnsignees WAS granted by the
Public Service Commission to-day. The
railroad Gained that otherwise the pass
!nK trains were delayed.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-22
mt HOLD ONTO TREASURY

= Whgre there is so much smoke
there certainly must be some fire
samouiaering. Persistent ru1nors from
washington have it that the son-in-
sskW IL tie President, the active poll
uciarRho presides over the Treasury
Department, Mr.. McAdoo, has his eye
axed ION the Democratic nomination
& for President. Whatever there may
she Innthis gossip. We are not inclined
ato puS much confidence in the latest
story That comes from the capital that
Mr. McAdoo is contemplating seeking
the 1overnorship Of New York next
lYear IS a stepping stone to the higher
Pnice m 1920.
$50 long as Mr.. M'Adoo can hold in
\hxads all the power Of disposition
~ billions which Congress has
,pting and will continue to vote,
not look to Albany for paving
for any road to political
which he IS projecting
game worth two Of that
lis not unmindful Of his
the Secretary Of the
Tolger, ran for Gov
TX; and the resent
rs at what they
the admintstra-
local politics
eud's election.
President
B1camDaisn
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-22

There Is one thing ccrtain-the I. w.
w law violator will gam nothing by
an appeal to trial by jury. Juries are
made up Of the respectable class OF per-
manent residents Of community AND
they have no sysmpathy for people OF
the II Won't Work" class.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-22

and amputated, IS per week for 1875
weeks; Hamilton Jordon. employe OF
Western Pocahontas Fuel Company. n
Dorothy. finger mashed off In machine,
Ell. employee Of Lynchburg Colliery Com
pary. at Vandctta- foot injured and am
putated, $406 per week for los weeks.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-22
ANOTHER CASE.

PARKERSBURG. W. Va, Sept. a.
Another case Of infantile paralysis was
reported in the city to-day. which Is one
of the most serious 80 far reported.
There are at present three cases under
quarantine here,
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-22

thousands Of Sulls worked all win
ten for the Health Department Of Green
Bay. Wis. disposing on the waste from
fisheries at tho rate Of Q wagonloAd IN
thrce minutes. :. " = a.E.ss.. Z.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-22

The way Raig Is hammering the Ger
man line maybe the boys wont have TO
60 to France.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-22

In the churches of Germany sacrilegc
Is preached instead of sermons.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-22
Ann,icattou Hafnaad.

refused the application Of the Godfrey
Cabot Gas Company to increase the
rates on natural gas to the citizens OF
Elizabeth. Newark. Palestine. Turning
Springs and vicinity in Writ County.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-22

The second Liberty Bond issue will
be put on the market October l. with
more Intelligent promotion schemes
than attended the launching Of the first
issue.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-22

II would be patriotic act to devote
part of the unusual profits OF tho
Worlds Series" to the Red Cross.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-22

The most effective pacinst to-day is
the man who does the most to help win
the war. In order to have real peace We
must fight for II.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-22

In an open field fight like that OF
gettysburg. the German armies on tn:
west front would be annihilatcd.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-22
"a LITTLB Way

Help the Union Mission to help your
unfortunate fellowmen.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-22

And the irony Of 1t Is that the "si
he left behind him" may soon be s!,tin
up with some other fellow.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-22

some at home you have read and car
spare! Send them TO the Wheeling Pub.
lie Library
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-22

An idle Sunday brings Monday re-
grets. Go to church Tomorrow.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-22

The poet who described the autumn
days as the "saddest Of the year" must
have been suffering from a bad liver.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-22

Books for soldiers" Are you doing
anything in that line? You may havo
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-22
We Shoe Children
Correctly
We always shoe the
children with the
greatest of care

There are many little details
concerning Children's Shoes that
must be "just right" and VIC see
that they are
Bring the children here for
shoes and turn the matter over to
us and you will soon discover
that it will cost you less per year
for Children Shoes than it ever
did before and you will escape
vexations.
If the children have foot
troubles of any sort bring
them here and We will correct
the difficulty.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-22

The Pittsburgh Pirates have been con-
slstent cellar champions throughout the
season.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1917-08-03
Demand For Cordwood This winter.

All indications point to an extraordinary
demand for fire wood this coming winter
and probably also for the following winter.
This is due to the increase in cost of coal
and particularly to the difficulty of secur-
ing 1t. especially in the small towns, owing
to the shortage Of cars. This difficulty is
certain to increase. The situation offers a
splendid opportunity to farmers and wood
land owners generally to cut and utilize
trees killed by Chestnut Blight, tops and
laps resulting from numbering operations.
as we'll as the taking out Of inferior trees
in the nature Of trimmings and improve
ment cuttings In the woodlands.
One Of the great hindrances heretofore
to the practice Of good forest management
has been to find market for this low
grade Of material, and the probable de-
mand for fire wood seems TO offer a sOlu-
ton. Wood cut during July and August
should be sufficiently seasoned for mark
citing the latter part of this winter, while
dead sound wood may be cut even later
and will likely find profitable market.
Those who can cut wood for next win
ter's delivery would do well to make ar
rangements with the local wood dealers or
directly with consumers in the towns so
as to contract for the output in advance.
The State Forester. Baltimore. Maryland.
will be glad to assist those who are likely
90 have any quantity Of wood for sale and
TO give advice or find market for it, Upon
notice the Forester will 60 over the wood
lands Of anyone in the State. advise him
on the ground as to its management. and
where trimmings or Improvement cuttings
are advised the Forester will mark sam
pie acre or half-acre as guide in the
work. This is done without charge. except
the actual travelling expense.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1917-08-03
The W. 6. r. u. Annual Meeting.

The Montgomery County Womans Chris
tian Temperance Union elected the follow
ing officers at its annual meeting held last
Friday In Warner Memorial Presbyterian
Church at Kensinston:
President. Mrs. Frank M. Chapman. Of
Kensington recording secretary. Mrs Mel
lie Farquhar. Of Olney corresponding sec
rotary. Mrs. Rebecca Miller. of Ashton /;
treasurer. Mrs. Samuel B. Wetherald. Of
Sandy Spring.
The following department superintend-
ents also were selected: Loyal Temper
ance Legion. Miss Ida s. Dove. Of Rock
vile; savings banks, Mrs. Emily T. Mas
sey, Of Ashton soldiers and sailors. Mrs
James T. Bogley. Of Rockville purity. Miss
Beulah Dove. Of Rockville evaneelistic.
Mrs. John b. Brewer, Of Rockville.
The meeting was presided over by Mrs.
Chapman and was attended by large
number Of the members Of the various
unions Of the county. At the morning
session reports Of committees were sub
mitted and other business transacted. and
in the afternoon addresses were delivered
by Mrs. Sanford Shelton. president Of the
District OF Columbia W. C. T. IT,. who made
a plea in behalf Of assistance for the rest
room for soldiers and sailors in Washing
ton and Mr.. Caulderwood. Of Washington.
who spoke on National Prohibition"
Resolutions were adopted favOring abso-
lutte nationwide prohibition during the
war and calling upon Gov. Harrington to
see that the regulation against the sale Of
intoxicants near military camps is strictly
enforced in this State.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1917-08-03
Woman Suffrage League Meeting.

The home of Mrs. Martha A. Keys, of
Linden. was the scene of a notable gather
ing Friday. July 9th. The occasion was
the fourth annual picnic of the Montgom-
cry County Woman Suffrage League. this
year taking the form of patriotic rally.
The guests assembled about noon and
enjoyed a picnic lunch, to which all had
contributed. Lunch was served on the
broad front porch overlooking one of the
finest oak groves in the county.
After lunch the meeting was called to
order by Mrs. Ross Thomson, president of the
Suffrage League. Having stated in brief
address that suffragists will not cease from
asking for the ballot for women because
now, under war conditions, it is needed
more than ever. Mrs Thomson declared
that her society had too much respect for
the tremendous task before our President
to wish to make it harder by policy of
petty annoyance. I'VE do not approve of
such methods of presenting a just and
necessary demand" she said, NOR do we
think they have helped" The applause
that followed this sentiment showed that
it met the approval of all present. In fact.
the general disapproval among suffragists
of the picketing of the White House and
other such tactics was brought out still
more forcibly when a letter condemning it
was read from Mrs. c. C. Gait. President Of
the National American Woman Suffrage
Association. representing two million suf-
fragists.
The first speaker introduced by Mrs.
Thomson was DIR. Earle Whitley. of Wash
ington, member Of the Hoover Food Com
mission DIR. Whitley stressed most elo-
auently the very real need Of economy in
the use of foods here and now. If the world
is not to be confronted with actual famine
next winter. DR.. Whitley was followed by
Hon. +. N. Zihlman, our Representative in
Congress. Mr. Zihlman's statement that
he is strongly in favor of woman suffrage
and heartily endorses the Federal amend
ment, as the best way of comforting it.,
created enthusiasm
Judge Stanton J. Peelle, the next speaker,
pleased the audience from the start by
announcing that he had made his first
suffrage address in Washington forty years
ago He proceeded to show in scholarly
address that woman suffrage is the neces-
sary fulflment Of the spirit Of the consti-
tuition of the United States.
The program was concluded by very
interesting talk by Miss Emma Wilson. Of
Woodside. on the town and county service
of the Red Cross. This service, which com
prises such work as that Of our Social Ser
vice League, we are glad to hear. is not to
be abandoned even in war time.
After the meeting the members put in
practice the principle Of economy by care
fully gathering up all the broken fragments
of the bounteous lunch. that nothing should
be wasted. -
Press Chairman.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1917-08-03
RamsdeiI.Boland Wedding

The wedding of Miss Josephine Leone
Boland, daughter of Mr.. VIM. F. Boland. OF
Germantown, and Mr.. Charles B. Ramsdell.
Of Washington city, took place in st. Rose s
Catholic Church, Choppers, at $50 O'Clock
last Saturday morning. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. George B. Harrington,
pastor Of the church.
The bride was given in marriage by her
father. Her gown was combination oil
white crepe meteor and silver lace. with
pearl trimmings. and her veil was caught
with orange blossoms. She carried shower
bouquet Of white gardenias The maid OF
honor. who was the brides sister, Miss +.
Eulalie Boland wore white French oreandy.
with hat of pink eeorgette crepe and
pink ribbons. and the matrons Of honor,
Mrs. D. William Baker. OF Germantown. and
Mrs. Paul Charles Ramsdell. of Choppers.
cousins Of the bride. also wore gowns OF
white French oreandy. while their hats
were Of blue seorgette crepe. with blue
ribbons. Both the maid and matrons OF
honor carried baskets of flowers.
The best man was Mr.. Paul Charles
Ramsdell. the bridegroom's brother. and the
ushers were Messrs. Charles B. Fox and
Claude Robson. Of Washington.
Nuptial Mass was celebrated by Father
Harrington. In the sanctuary were Fathers
Rordan. Carroll and Feelon. OF Washing
ton, and Father McGuiean. Of Westminster.
The couple left later for an extended trip.
Mr., Ramsdell is a son of the late Rev.
Chas. B. Ramsdell and of Mrs. May Brooks
Ramsdell. Of Washington.