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of the training both for patriotic rea-
sors and because they felt it. of dis
tinct benefit in other ways. Eighty
eight per cent favor military training;
eight per cent oppose it; four per
cent expressed no opinion.
The answers to questions as to dis
ciplinary relations showed that big
majority believe good discipline and
familiarity between officers and men
cannot co-exist, and that treatment of
the men is more fair where officers
do not mingle socially with the men
of their own companies. This is es-
oeciallv interesting in the light Of
outside attempts to stir up dissatis-
faction on the ground that snobbery
was fault of army officers.
The majority OF the men testified
that they believed that they had dis
tinct1, benefited in morals, health,
religion and physical habits.
The chief requests for improve
naent were in the matter Of uniforms,
which were generally complained Of
as ill-fitting and uncomfortable, and
the mess, which was said to be IN
satisfactory in quality and quantity OF
food and in its preparation.
Taken in its entirety the report is
Illuminating and gives commenda-
tory view of army life as a means Of
discipline. It can be used as stand
ard in helping to arrive at a con-
clusion with re ard to universal mill
tary training.
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Observation-Disclosures rants so.

Brockdorff- -Rantzau rants so!
+
Follow the example of the birds
Build now!"
Why hasn't somebody thought Of
calling these made-over saloons
'salons?"
Got to have a new spring hat. The
war is no longer an excuse for wear
ing the old one
There may be something in that.
when we consider where Germany
landed by pursuing the opposite pol
icy.
* x
The soldiers seem TO be taken care
Of pretty well. but are all the dollar
a-year men getting their old jobs
back?
X x y
Don't complain because the ljtad
States ask nothing from the Dcacr
settlement, and gets nothing. ''B!ess
ed are the meek, for they shall IL,
herit the earth"
Horses needn't be afraid ii losing
their Jobs. There is still brisk de-
rnand for them in Europe llcs;
horses, though, would rather work IN
this country. More self-deternination
mere. Especially for mules.
< i:
Even Won Bethmann-iiol,w~g.
when he promised in the summer OF
1914 to pay for the wrong we co
do Belgium this day woul:i have
hesitated if he had known ti.a1 the
belgian bill would be $4,000, ,0o0,0 ,000.
The big glass works in Cincinnati
that has shut down owing to ap
preaching prohibition" may have act
ed with undue haste There's a
sporting chance that some Cincinna-
1ians may want glasses to drink their
water in.
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THE NEW CONGRESS.

The nation rejoices at the convoca-
ton of the new Congress as much as
it rejoiced at the expiration OF the
old. May this body profit by the eS-
perience of its predecessor!
{ There are big tasks to be DONE
most of which ought to have been nm
ished long ago. First of all, there
are appropriation measures absolute
ly necessary for the payment OF war
bills. the preservation of the national
credit and the easing of an intolerable
s,tu.tion in the federal treasury. Then
there are reconstruction measures
foremost among which is the land
rec,a NATION plan Of Secretary Lane,
intended primarily to provide JOBS
and homes for soldiers. There Will
he the question of ratifying the great
peace treaty. There VIII be no lack
of important work to do, if congress
has the VIII and talent to do it.
There should be no repetition OF
either of the evils which marred the
record of the last congress-neglect
Of vital measures by the majority and
obstructive flibusters by the minority.
The party roles are reversed now, but
that does not necessarily insure a re-
versal of procedure. Politicians will
be politicians, regardless Of national
obligations or the permanent welfare
OF their own party. And this is
time when any neglect Of duty by
either the Republican majority or the
Democratic minority will certainly be
observed and punished by the great
public which y the arbiter between
the parties and the master Of both of
them.
It is largely upon the record Of this
congress that the next presidential
campaign will be decided. # either
party earns the condemnation of the
great body of critical and untrammel-
ed citizens, it can have no hope of
either the presidency or the control
OF congress two years hence.
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HEALTH CENTERS.

Health centers'' rather than ciil-
les for the child Of pre-school age arc
urged by Doctor Merrill Champion Of
the Massachusetts State board Of
health.
"The word clinic is undesirable, !"
says the doctor, because it carries
an unpleasant connotation Of sickness
and medical treatment Health Cen
ter will be another term for a dis
ease prevention and health preserva-
ton center"
1t is true that most clinics are re-
sarded by the public as places where
the suffering poor can receive nedi
cal aid free, and they are not sought
until sickness has laid its hand upon
some member Of the family.
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SAFETY ALWAYS.

Automobile days are here. The
autos run about streets and down the
country lanes, and no man is any safer
than he thinks he is. Wherefore now
IS a good time to start a safety al
ways" campaign in every neighbor-
hood.
Traffic laws should be revised and
enforced. Pedestrians should be
taught to observe crossings. Every
individual. should be made a COM
n1ittee of one to see that he at least
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SENATE PUBLICITY.

Senator PenroSe has declared for
open debate when the peace treaty
comes up in the senate. This pfopoS-
al deserves. and will probably set the
hearty support Of the American pub
lie.
Heretofore international treaties
have always been discussed by the
Senate in executive session" Such
action does not constitute secret
diplomacy" i'm the sense generally
conveyed by that phrase. Secret di-
plomacy consists of agreements made
by the heads of governments without
the knowledge Of the people or the
peoples representatives. The sena-
tors from every state have always
passed on American treaties and
known all about them. and through
them anyone concerned might learn
the facts even though they were not
given out for publication.
That method was pretty sat;sfac-
tory but the nation has outgrown it.
The people have taken government
into their own hands. There has
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does not add to the roll Of accident
victims either as cause or effect.
Children especially should be kept
out OF the streets, and taught to LOOK
before they attempt to cross, and then
to cross promptly.
Most accidents are avoidable, and
many life has been spent in va'n.
regret over a catastrophe which neS-
er need have occurred.
There are due now for everybody
months of out-of-doors life. 1t IS
possible TO make this season memor-
able, for a maximum of health and
pleasure and a minimum Of accidents
if public officials and private indivi;l-
uals will only do their duty
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New York is putting cots in church
es for people to sleep on. Most
church-goers find the pews plenty
good enough.
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FOR SALE-About 1900 bushels OF
corn in the ear. S. NJ. Pierson.
Phone 2S8
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LOST-On Broad or Main streets, Or
on road from Sumter to Stateburg,
a ladys blue serge coat, white CO..
lar. Reward for return to Mrs. II.
S. Kirk, Hagood, 8. C.
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FOR sALE-Or will trade for dry
cattle several Jersey heifers or
young COWS with young calves. E.
w Dabbs, Mayesville, S. c. r. l.
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BEEHlyEs AND sUPPLIES-I nave
lately received a few Georgia MADE
hives and frane-S and 10 frame
size. Also or hand sections and
foundation for comb honey. n. g.
Osteen, 800 w. Hampton Ave.
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BEESWAX WANTED-Any quantity
large or small Am paying best
cash price. See me if you have
any. n. G.. Osteen.
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100000 French Killed

an Atlantic Port.-Frlncc in four
years OF conflict TO preserve her own
liberty and that of the world. according
10 Andre Tardc French high commits
soncr to the United States. has lost
1900 600 men killed and as many wound
ed America owes France an enormous
debt Of gratitude for this heroic out
pouring of her lifc's blood and also for
tho reported saving Of thousands ~ lives
in this country and throughout the world
through tho discovery ny French peas
ants of perfect remedy for stomach.
liver and int cstinal ailments which. ii is
said. has relieved incalUculablc suffer-
ing and prevented thousands Of surgical
operations. Geo. H. Mayr. prominent
Chicago chemist. imports tho ngr"di-
rnts and sells this remedy in America
under IN" namc of MHyr'S Wonderful
Ermody. 1t is simple. harmless pro-
paratiun hat removes The catarrhal
mucus from III" Intestinal tract and
nl!ays the Inflammation which causes
practically oil stomach. liver and intcs-
trial ailments. including Appendicitis,
One dose will convince or money refund
cd Sold by c. Fl. Griest & Co. and drug
gists everywhere.
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mrs, BARBE HERE
TO BOOST the WAR
SAVINGS CAMPAIGN

Mrs Waterman Barbe Of Morgantown
~hot is woman's director in tho West
Virginia war savings organization ar
! rived here last night TOR a two day con-
ference with local leaders OF the feder-
ated womens clubs and other women
organizations in connection with the
var savings stamp educational cam
paiSn.
Mrs. Barbe will spend wednesday and
Thursday here. after which she will
visit Moundsvfl1e. Chester. New Cum
berland. in connection with the work
OF which she Is at the head.
She will take up with the women the
governments Ten Lessons in Thrift,
an interesting treatise regarding the
plan Of the government to instill the
spirit Of economy and thrift in the
minds Of the people. though the war has
ended She comes here to represent
John G.. Norman. state war savings d.
rector.
Mrs. Baror Is one of the leaders in
west Virginia club circles. In addi-
tionyto comforting with the heads OF the
local Woman's club. among whom she
is widely acquainted. Mrs Barbe will
take up tho thrift campaign with the
following clubs in this city:
The Mothers club. Dr.. Elizabeth
keay
rhc child's Study club, Mrs. =, e.
Hupp Of Elm Grove.
The Island w. c. T. L. Mrs. James
Thomas.
Tho Island Literary club. Mrs. James
Thomas.
Daughters of American Revolution.
Mrs. John B. Garden.
Fort Henry p. y. R, Mrs. J. J. Hoi1o-
way.
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which il we'll mcrited tho classification
Of a first class and efficient public ser
vice corporation. When h" stepped
from its chief ullicc. in 1915, hr left he
hind him IL monument to his ability as
n railway chief. The line still bears the
marks of his loyal effort
Was Popular With Employees.
In tho IL years that Mr.. Magic WAS at
the head If Tho railway system progress
was it's wa,chword. MOI once during
that long time was such Il thing as 4
labor dimculty experienced md the word
strike WAS never heard among its hun
drrtIS of employees. Mr.. Magic was tho
friend and associate Of those who wcro
his silbordinateS. Hr knew no duty To-
ask " them that hr himself would noJ
have willingly performed. and very
often hc did perform the dutie" OF hiH
men. More than once. on busy days.
he stood in the middle Of tho malt'
streets of tho cities and assisted in re-
leasing conGcStcd traffic and getting
cars started. after long delays No
wonder then that his men actually cried
on tho day that he left ihcm-thc day
on which they assembled 10 honor hiE:.
and on which they presented him with
gold watch. which he highly priced
even To the Inst minute Of his life.
President Of Morris Plan Bank.
Shortly after his separation from the
Wheeling Traction company. Mr.. Nagle
went 10 Battle Creek. where for many
months he was under treatment at the
famous Battle Creek sanitarum.
Upon his return to Wheeling the West
Virginia Manufacturers association was
formed and Mr.. Maggie was chosen Its
first president and active head. Later
he was chosen the first president Of tho
Morris Plan bank when that institution
was founded. He retained tho office OF
president of the bank until death.
In May. 1912. Mr.. Nagies wife. for
mcrly Miss Helen William. died. Before
her marriage Mrs. Magic was a practic-
inS physician in the city Of Chicago
After taking up her residence here she
NJ once became n leader in public health
and public welfare organizations.
Elected City Manager.
On June -. 1917. George o. Magic was
elected city manager, by the first coun-
Gil elected by the people under the city
manager form Of government charter.
Two weeks previously he had announced
that he would under no consideration
permit his name to be considered for
public office but on June 12 he an
nourccd that friends had insisted upon
his submission and that because Of their
demand. he had agreed to accept the
Office.
Married Chicago Lady.
In August OF the same yoar MI Maggie
was wooded to Miss Violctte Good, OF
Chicago. who was then very prominent
Iy identified with the educational sys-
tenn of Chicago. Mrs. Magic has. since
coming to Wheeling. identified herself
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with many worthy institution and causes
and has been worthy helpmatc 10 her
distinguished husband.
The late Mr.. Maggie has been an efii-
cicnt business head for the city. EFc@
those opposed to such L form OF gov
eminent urr read! To admit the very fine
qualifications of the man who for tw"
years has so we'll bccu the city's chief.
lie leaves behind many we'll performed
tasks and many that he started rsmalll
incnmnlrtr. because Of the last illness
that removed HIM from his Office.
Roo-gaatzcl Fire Department.
SIR Magic brought about the complete
mntori3atinu Of the city tirc department.
lead the fight against increased slrccI
car fares. closed the city incincrator and
brought about sale Of the ciiy'S garbage
10 a riEl-cry. brought about tho purchase
OF current and closing OF the cltys cleo
trio plant lead the fight for a settle
mcnt from the Bcll Telephone company
when it purchased tho old Consolidated
system. He took IN active part In
bringing tho filtration question UP for
submission nj bond issue election anc
appointed the present city water COM
mission Under his leadership and CO.
operation with The federal government
Wheeling's segregated district was
closed Various city departments were
reorganizcd. wages generally increased.
yet expenses were reduced rs whole
annually.
A Power for Good.
AS citizen Of Wheeling Mr. NaGle
was guiding spirit in things Of gem
eral welfare. He brought about Il COM
munity Christmas tree. was 4 patron
md supporter of community band,
worked at the head Of the Anti-Tubcr-
culosis League and Associated Charities.
He helped reorEanzc the Wheeling
Commercial association into the present
Chamber Of Commerce. He was chair
man of the great Rcd Cross drive made
at the outbreak Of the war and helped
greatly In the war chest drive and every
Liberty bond and wnr savings campaign.
Many were the things he did as citizen
that will remain untold. for George q.
Maggie was not the kind to sing his own
his fellow mon.
In state affairs Mr.. Magic was quito
prominent Governor Glasscock nance
him n member OF the preliminary COM
mission 10 select and dedicate tho site
for West Virginin's building 1t the
PanamaPacit1c Exposition. Governor
Hatfield named him a member Of the
states commission to represent the state
at the worlds exposition. Governor
Cornwcll selected him as member OF
the state council of defonsc.
Politically. Mr.. Maggie was, a Republi-
can, but he took little active part in
campaigns.
He attended the st. Matthews P. E..
church. as long as his health would per-
NIT, and was always regular in ibis par
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tiripation in church work. until. forced
~ his bed by illness. -, T., ~
! He was Il member Of Bates lpAKH 81
! Mescns. TIC Scottish Rite, osirisfttffY lc
CT Shrnc:; and Wheeling lodge dt sflks.
! Tn. Rotary club Country c1ab, IT.
Henry club. Chamber OF Commerce ana
, Ohio Valley Auto club membership roo-
tors bore his name. The Rcd Crops and
Charities likewise were honorcd bS 'his
membership and aid. He served, as
/: director Of the Ohio Valley General hos
! pitaI end on several hospital conrnit-
/! ;rcs. Every worth? cause received not,
only his financial. but his active ana
moral support. Ne was never too busy,
TO hC'i. I
George Owen Magic WAS born ct Mil
ton. pa. December 30. 1870. He was
educated as u buy in the public schools
OF Lima O.. and later At tho Atheasum.
Chicago. Quite young he followc6 inc
footsteps of members OF his family and
entered tho railway transportation
world The name Magic stands out
prominently among the railway exports
Of the nation. ~ Il
! From 1856 to 1891 hc was cmptoyed
by the c.. u; & Q. railroad. From 1881
10 1900 he was with tho Chicago'Rtty
railway. Tho last two years az general
superintendent. which office il now: held
! by his brothcr-in-law. The years .1a01.
| 1902 and 1909 were spent with Stone &
Webster. Of Boston. as manager .ofI;the
| Savannah Electric company, and S4lAter
, manager Of the southern distriGta con-
! trolled by this noted firm. Lcavin&slbis
, firm he came 10 Wheeling as vice',pftn-
: dent and general mana ger Of the Whec:-
! ing Traction. Panhandle Traction: and
! Ifron1xo Electric companies, !ttiStt
| He Is survived by TWO sisterSF Mss
Helen Maggie, Of Chicago. now iNTfb!s
i city, and Mrs. William Owen. aldl or
/ Chicago. i:2
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Kings Daughters. Mrs. Alex Young

Kings Daughters, Mrs. Alex Young
Daughters OF America Harmony
council Miss Mayne House.
Daughters Of America, Pride OF
Wheeling. Mrs. Fannie Clouse.
Y. w. c. A., Mrs Harry Bond
". c. T. u, Mrs. Julia Rine.
Teachers association, c. +. Citizens
Lutheran Womans league. MIS-
Henry Kalbitzer.
Hebrew Benevolent society. Mrs Leo
Wolfe
The Temple guild, First Rapetss
church
Pythian Sisters. Mrs. Laviuia Haber-
field.
Lady Maccabees Of Wheeling.
Eastern Star, Mrs. Paul Nen1cyer.
The Shield Of Honor. Miss Louise
Schott-
Protective Home Circle. Mrs. Eliza
Baker.
The Relief Corps. Mrs. Whitney.
Women Of Moose Heart. MIS- Russell
Women's Hospital association, MIS-
William +. Butler.
Federation of Rural Clubs, MIS- q
Strickland. Elm Grove.
Daughters of Veterans, Miss Mary
Blake.
Daughters Of Rebecca. Mrs. Louise
Elmer
daughters of Isabella. Mrs ". P.
Lear.
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Quick, Harmless Way &Ei
to Remove WrinHA

Springtime brings wrinkles tpf;mA1y
sensitive skins that arc much e31osS4Io
winds and changing temperGufA1o
make an effective wrinkle remeT0ts mig
an ounce OF powdered saxolite and 4,
half pint witch hazel Battle Tho floe
in the solution - Immediately every
wrinkle Is affected It acts Wundsr-
fully on saSEng facial muscIaA aloo
the lotion possesses remarkable ofrms
gent and tonic properties. Use IL once
q day for a while and SEQ. how - -
improve your facial contour.
This simple lotion cannot harm -
most delicate akin. The treatment it.
self leaves no trAco---no one EueSeS tho
secret of your increasing youthful
appearance, But b sure to ask ~
drosHtst+3 Observation-Disclosures
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education from which he emerged
into the active sphere OF business
he then came to Wheeling on July
10. T303. since which tim" he was
closely Identified with the CONNER
cial. Industrial and civic affairs or
this community. Tho Council Of
the City OF Wheeling. recognizing
the loss that has bcfallen this COM
munity in the taking OF one whose
energetic nature. upright character
and splendid sense Of duty SO adj
mirahly enabled him TO perform the
important duties of his office. and
desiring 10 pay tribute TO the menu
DRY of an upright servant. loyal
citizen and IL man who honored and
was honorcd by having lived in our
city. hereby resolves:
That VIZ. the Council Of the City
Of Wheeling. deeply sensible That
the death Of George 0. Maggie. chief
administrative head Of WhcelinE's
municipal government, has taken
from tho City man whose sterling
character was known and admired
by all who come in contact with
him. do pause tn pay fitting word
OF tribute to his memory. Equipped
for lifc's combat. as few men arc.
endowed. with intelligence. insight.
courage and Il high sense Of honor
qualities that En TO make up great
cXccutivc-and in addition Il genial.
kindly nature and eminent sense Of
fairness won and held for him the
cstnom and affection Of our people
generally.
II is hereby ordered that copy
Of these resolutions be- spread upon
tho minutes Of this meeting Of
Council. and further, that "A copy
thereof nc furnished tn Mrs. Violet
Magic III" widow OF George D.
Magic. deceased.
tSignrrh e.. VI. FESTTIR.
Mr.. Magic died nj s:i5 o'clock ycstcr
day morning. his faithful wife and hi
sister. Miss Mary Maggie. being with hin
NJ tho end. His last words were of com
fort for them. and Of his longing t
hear from his favuri'c nephew who j.
in Franco.
As soon n; the city hall learned o
tho death Of tho city's chief the flaj
was dropped IL half mast and thc biz
city clock tollrd out forty-eigh: strokes
enc for each year nf the useful life o
" heciing's chief citizen.
Improved Traction Service.
For 1G years Mr. Magic was n citiEe
If Wheeling He came hero July IL
1903. as general manager OF the Wheel
rE Traction ccmpany's lines, and a
such built the road up 10 a point 4
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{CouttuUed Prom Page one)
matter could very we'll be postponed to
give the people who contemplate coming
into tho greater city an opportunity to
pass upon it as a problem for Greater
Wheeling
The law is very clear that II Wheel
ing incurs this bonded Indebtedness the
suburban people will pay no part OF It.
and Wheeling's citizens will have to pay
the full obligation in heavy taxes"
Eas Same Opinion.
Attorney William C. Caldwell. n MEM
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GEO. 0. NAGLE
CONTINUED Prom Page one)

made later should it be decided iha; any
department will attend in Il body.
The City's Tribute.
Councils tribute To Mr.. Magic fol-
lows:
George o. Magic. city Manager Of
Tho City Of Wheeling. was horn ut
Milton, Pennsylvania, on The 30th
DAY Of December. 1870: passed from
this life on this 18th day Of April.
Ia the year OF our Lord. one thou
sand nine hundred and nineteen. in
his forty-eighth year. Having spent
his early life In the pursuit Of an