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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-08

the first name upon the ballot. It Is the
concensus Of opinion all over the coun-
try that the direct election Of United
States Senator's and the, direct primary
vote IN congressional nominations have
lowered the standard Of the member
ship in both Houses OF Congress- have
made nominations and elections rof in
ferior candidates easy. and have alto
gether injured instead Of improved tina
public service.
The 1ntelligencer does not believe
that thereiis single important public
man IN West Virginia who has hnowl-
edge Of the operation Of the primaries
and who has no selfish interest In their
continuance. who does not favor a re-
peal Of the primary election law. No
enactment Of the West Virginia legisla-
ture has ever been more generally con-
demned by experience However. It
win not do simply to repeal the priIn-
ary election law A new measure must
aim to correct the abuses which led to
; the adoption OF the primary election
law. Our legislation should recognize
! political parties as necessary entities
in government, and should seek to reg
ulate by proper method the manner Of
holding district and county primaries,
the manner Of selecting members To
conv entions and the procedure Of those
conventions Mr.. Richards bill. prob
ably. covers these important points. A
bill carefully thought out along thess
! lines will. undoubtedly. meet the needs
Of the people Of West Virginia and will
be welcomed by the voters.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-08
Our Daily Story
TIE uNPARDoHABLE SIN.

What a pity you should want a.. :.
yorce from such a good looking Wlle,
said Judge Smokers. who had never YET
granted a divorce. ;,
"But, your honor said Tizwcll Th9ss
"she makes my life nightmare She
removes nv shocslrings from my SHOES
AZ night. and hides them. just TO MAKE
me- int at the office. and often; on inc
street it is only by n sudden Gluten al
nv trousers that ! can save my rrputa-
ton because she has seen fit to loosen
ali my suspender buttons so 'neS wis
drop OFF when least expect IL:
Girls uill be girls" said the ouasJ
soothingly why not go home anu
But" persisted Thuss,, she has tWice
attempted TO poison me for my lie IN
surancc." -, ,,,,o,,,oes-
NO doubt she is biz thought!cSs-
all women are" smiled Judge SMOKERS
gently, ,i,, Thuss
"she eats raw onions for lunch rErr!
day and then insists OH kissing me "he'
I come home In the afternoon.
divorce granted" said Judge HnI.n I
ers a, once. and there fell silent.
broken only by frustrated woman
wet sobs. Aa.,,s,
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-08
USE:|T
To STOP. ACOLD.
"rArr's COLD co1RouND" ENDS
!: SEVERE COLDS On a1uFE
IN FEW XoU1&
Relief comes Instantly

Relief comes Instantly.
dose taken every two hours until
three doses are taken will end grippe
misery and break up severe cold either
in head. chest, body or limbs.
II promptly opens cloGged up nostrils
and air passages in. the head. stops
nasty discharge or nose running. re-
lievcs sick hendache. dullncss. fcverish-
ness. sore throat. sncezing. soreness and
stiffness. b..
Don't say stuffed UP! Quit blowing
and snuNling Ease your throbbing
head. Nothing else in the world gives
such prompt. relief rs "Papc's Cold Com
pound" which costs only few cents at
any drug store. 1t acts without assist
ance. tastes nice. causes no inconrcn-
ience. Be sure you get the genuine.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-08
Elm Grove Man Heads
States Bee Keepers

CHARLESTON. w. Va. Feb. West
yirginia's Bee Keepers Association
closes it's annual convention in local
hotel this evening with election OF ON
GERS then adjourned to the agricultural
department at the state house where O
smoker and honey and hot biscuit feast
! was INDUCED In.
Reports made at the convention indt-
!! Gated that bee culture and honey pro-
dutine Is on the increase In the state.
Officers for the new year arc: Presi-
dent. viii c. Griffith. of Elm Grove;
Isccretary-trasurcr @. a. Sccse. OF Char
lesion; directors Cccf1 w. Wood. Of He'd.
gesvillc; Grant La Taller OF Pennsooro
i l.. Jones. Of PnrkersburG; S. L. Cook
of Lashmeet: l.. D. Sharp OF Salty Fork;
and Adam j. Yafn OF Tr:adelphia.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-08
INSTANTLY KILLED.

Special Dispnt ch to The Intelligenccr.
STEUBENv1LLE. O.. Feb. 7:-Frnnll
Sutton. forty, Of Amsterdam Ohio, was
instantly killed on the William AlbauEh
farm today when he was caught and
crushed under Il falling tree. He an!
other workmrn were engaged in falling
trees when one iopplcd unexpectedly !
pirnlng him to earth. He was dead
when other worimcn extracted his body.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-08
EASE BALL MAGNArE DEAD.

Special Dispatch TO The lntclliEcncer.
PIEDMONT. w. Va, Feb. 1.-P. a
"Packie" Mullen. die early today. follow
Ing e lingering illness. He was man.
agcr OF :he Piedmont team in tho Cum
berland and Georges Creek base ball
league. and had one Of the best teams
ever representing the tri towns OH the
diamond.
Mullin took an active interest in the
affairs Of the town and al one time was
candidate toT mayor. He is survived by
three brothers.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-08
nm cuNrAn ExPEFsxs.

READlNG. Pm, Fcb. I.-OrdcrS WOE
issued today TO the heads Of depart
mcnts on the various railroads" entering
this city 10 curtail expenses al! over
his section. especially in the anthracite"
coal region. The cutting down OF, the
normal number OF loaded coal cars han.
died in day from l.400 10 half that
figure greatly reduces the volume OF
work for railroad crows and car shops.
This curtailmcnt Is due To the SuSptn-
sion of many mines operated oS the in
dependents. More railroad crews were
laid off today.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-08

The President has decided TO como
a few bills. provided Congress has
passed any. and then return to his task
in France He'll hardly have time to
talk TO Mr.. Burlcson.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-08

The theory Of McAdoo and Fines
seems to be Give us the railroads for
Ave years. after which period nobody
will want them
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-08
HOSPITAL CLOSED.

PARIS, Fob. 6.-The American Red
Cross hospital Mt NeuIly: organized IN
the first week OF September. 1914. b"
several prominent Americans. including
William X. Vanderbilt. Mrs. Vanderbilt.
Robert Bacon and Mrs. Bason. was
cloeSd today.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-08

The Baytender's Guide doesn't seem
to have any more value in the world OF
literature these days. than government,
report.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-08
ROOSEVELT HOLIDAY.

WASHINGTON. D: c.. Feb. The
birthday Of Theodore Roosevelt. Octo,
Der 81. would be- set aside as a national
holiday by n bill introduced today, oy
Representative Edmonds Of Pennsylva-
MIA
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-08

One Of the pathetic features Of this
mild and open winter is that it makes
such little apparent difference in our
gas bills.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-08

In the next six months many Of US
may wonder why we did not save more
in the flush times Of super-war work
and super-war pay.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-08

When airs said and done the chief OBJ
lection to government ownership OF t"i-
ephones and telegraphs s--Burleson.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-08

-"ol3I1 "RFO N''S- W. Z
peace and prosperity were synonimoH'
terms arc due for rude awakening.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-08
THE WORK OF ROTARY

The conference of the Rotary clubs
OF the Sixth Rotary District held IN
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-08

gas bills.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-08

report
Republican farmer., 1919-07-11

jewelry, cloc,'s and watches, arms, powders and munitions, musical in- struments and their parts, various articles of luxury, tobacco, and other materials prohibited by special law such as saccarine, distilled liquors. chemical matches, etc.
 The second decree, gives the tab able of surtax ad valorem to be levied in addition to the specific duties oD taxed merchandise.
 The rate of surtaxes varies with the nature of the products under con- sideration and according to whether the general tariff or the minimum tariff is to be applied; it ranges be- tween , per cent. and 20 or 30 per cent. and occasionally 10 per cent.
 For example,: The surtax on type writers is 10 per cent, general tariff. and per cent. minimum tariff, that on automobiles Is 20 per cent. general tariff, and 10 per cent. minimum tariff for thoss which are not already taxed ad valorem- For this latter. the tax is. 70 per cent. It has not been increased.
Republican farmer., 1919-07-11
SENATE WAITS RNXI0USLY FOR
 PEACE DEBATE

Washington. July s.---The Sixty sixth congress, called in special ses- sion Hy President Wilson seven weeks ago. hegun a new chapter when 1t convened today after n weeks recess. Having passed all the appropriation bills clrrying funds needed for the fiscal ~ear. leaders planned Co begin work nn the reconstruction legislation made cccsslry by the change of tho countr- from a war to peace basis while m the Senate the next few months at least arc expected to be given over largely to consideration of the German peace treaty and related ss.OioCts
 Th" appearance before the Senate Thursday of President Wilson to ex- plain the peace treaty and It's league of nations covenant and the Franco American agreement in the opinion of sena 'vrs. eclipsed all other matters on the Seante program for the week. No important business was on the Senate calendar to be taken up immediately, and some members considered it probable that the Senate might ad- 'gtrn unrtl Thursday soon after meet i1. today.
Republican farmer., 1919-07-11
TACIT AGREEMENT BETWEEN ALLIES
 TO TRY WILHELM

Paris, Monday. July 7-The agree ment reached by the allied council that the trial of former emperor Will liam would be held in London, as an- nounced by Premier Lloyd George in the House of Commons last week, was tacit one, but from American sources it was learned late today that the agreement was regarded as bind- ing.
 What purports to be an authentic account of the incident in the allied council upon which Premier Lloyd George based his recent statement that former emperor William would be tried in London has become avail able from a usually reliable source It is stated that at a meeting of the council last week the British premier said to his fellow conferees something as follows:
 'I suppose you have no objection to the trial of the Kaiser in London"
 The premier looked abort the cir cle, the account continues, and no one objected.
Republican farmer., 1919-07-11
WilI Offer DeVaIeI'a
 Freedom Of The City
TO THE PRESIDENT OF IRISH RE PUBLIC TO VISIT BRIDGEPORT SENT OUT
 TODAY-MAKE PLANS FOR RECEPTION

Bridgeport's invitation to Eamonn De Valera, president of the Irish Re public went forward this morning to to the headquarters in the Astor ho- tel in New York city and the spon- sors of the invitation which was the result of resolutions passed at the council meeting of last evening are new republic will visit Bridgeport in the near future.
 President DeValera has voiced a warm regard for New England since his reception in Boston and his off cial reception by the State of New Hampshire and the numerous declar- ations of friendliness and sympathy which have officially been poured in to the New York headquarters.
 Resolutions endorsing the move for Irish freedom and memorializing Congress to recognize the new repub- lie were unanimously passed last night when offered by the five Demo- cratic aldermen of the board. The mayor was directed in the resolution to offer the freedom of the city to the distinguished Irishman on the oc- casion of his visit to Bridgeport.
 Plans for the coming of the noted Irishman who made a spectacular es- cape from the British Isles will be completed at a meeting of DeValera lodge Sons of Irish Freedom, to be held this evening.
Republican farmer., 1919-07-11

and ordnance stores. It was no1 deemed advisable to dispose of it too quickly and finally it was arranged that auction sales of all that was not disposed of privately should begin the latter part of June. There was de- mand for most of the material and our early inquiries indicated that good prices would be obtained and also that we would have little diff culty in getting rid of everything we had.
 T want to lay emphasis upon The hospitality shown by the English peo- pie toward the American soldier now that I am going home. We have been entertained and looked after of hcially and unofficially. The special committee of the Ministry of Infor- nation which provided entertainment at camps and for men on leave vied with the American organizations in making life pleasant and the real spirit of hospitality was emphasized by the great number of English families re- siding near American centers of ac- tv1des who made strange American soldiers welcome in their homes"
Republican farmer., 1919-07-11
Of Florence
 Are Put On RatlOnS
KINGS COMMISSIONER ISSUES DEGREE TO THIS EFFECT-ANNOUNCESR REDUC UCTIONS IN FOOD
 PRICES APPROXIMATING 50 PER CENT.

Florence, Sunday. July 6-(By As sociated Press)-All the business houses of this city were overrun this morning with bargain hunters who sought to take advantage of the price reduction decreed here. Many stores had completely sold out their stocks before noon. The correspondent vis- iced thickly settled sections of the city today and saw the violent eager ness of men, women and children, seeking to secure eatables, clothing, drygoods, shoes and chocolate.
 These articles were sold only on the presentation of a card from the pre- fect's office, so that only residents of Florence will be able to benefit from the price reduction.
 It was learned today that working mems committees deliberately chose the stores they wished to have ran sacked. These included places which were alleged to have violated governmental regulations and war re- strictions in selling prohibited articles of food at exorbitant prices thereby making fabulous profits.
 The Kings commissioners for Flor ence issued a proclama ton today placing the population on rations and decreeing reductions in prices approx imating DO per cent. in eataibleS5. Res and cafes were ordered to lower their rates 30 per cent.
Republican farmer., 1919-07-11
ROMAN WATERS DESIRE TIPS;
 60 ON STRIKE

Rome, July S.-(Correspondenc Of The Associated Press) - Restaurant walters have been been recently verlt- able ancient Caesars in Rome for they have controlled both the public and the hotel and restaurant pro- ,,rietors Romans cannot eat outside the confines of their own home for there is now no place to eat. All res- taurants are closed.
 The quarrel is on the intending subject of tips. It has been the policy during some weeks to include the tip in the bill. At the end of each day, the walters share would amount to 20 per cent. of the gross receipts in some cases. The proprietors found that this procedure was not accept able to the guests and asked the walters to return to the former sys- tenn of voluntary tipping. They re- fused.
 The refusal eliminated in a strike. Some hotels were forced to accede to the demands of the walters and in these alone was anyone able to pro- cure food. Because these hotels were the only ones in which people could be served, the walters clashed with the patrons. Italian officers accom- panied by women were insulted while a dignifled British general, just re- turned from the campaign in Pales- .ine was subjected to a somewha. torturesome excoriation.
Republican farmer., 1919-07-11
LAST OF BILLION DOLLAR STORES PURCHASED BY AMERICAN ARMY TO
 BE DISPOSED OF BY FIRST OF AUGUST
AS SOON AS ARMISTICE WAS SIGNED CONTRACTS WE'RE CANCELLED AND ADJUSTED-ENG-
 LISH HOSPTTABIE TO AMERICANS.

London, July s.-(Correspondenc of the Associated Press) 1.-The last of the billion dollars worth of stores purchased by the American army in England will have been disposed of On August 1 in the opinion of Major General J. C. Riddle. The American Army headquarters were closed June 16 and only a small contingent of the quartermaster's department remained to cooperate with the Iiquidat ation Commission in adjusting a few re- maining contracts and selling sup plies. Consequently by August the army will cease to have a war interest in England.
 'Immediate1y the armistice was signed we began to cancel and adjust contracts and in this work had such hearty cooperation from the British war office that the United States has been able to clear up it's contracts very advantageously." said General Fiddle. "Only a few of them remain to be adjusted
 "The last property on hand con sisted largely of aviation, engineer
Republican farmer., 1919-07-11
NOBODY SMILES IN LONDON SAYS
 INVESTIGATOR

London, July S.-(Correspondenc of The Associated Press) - Having read in an American paper of a campaign launched over there to pro- mote cheerfulness, London reporter made a tour to see if such a cam paign would help this metropolis. Tt would do no harm" was the up- shot of his impressions.
 A superficial investigation in the city he writes, revealed the pres ence of a surprising number of peo- pie who appeared to be feeling the seriousn ess of their position" The most gloomy looking were restaurant floor walkers, underground lift at tendants, shop assistants, policemen, foreign walters, tube gateman, tram conductors, messengers in govern ment offices, theatre booking office clerks, jewellers, tea-shop waitresses, railway porters and Sentries outside Buckingham Palace.
 'tNot one," he says. was observed to smile. Teashop waitresses appear ed to be suffering from soul sick ness Assistants in most shops Gan American department store eXcep<ed) appeared to regard the advent Of a customer as a flippant intrusion on their meditations.'
Republican farmer., 1919-07-11
FINNS WITHIN THIRTY
 MILES OF RUSS CITY.
 ALLIES SUPPORT THEM
BOLSHEVIKS AFTER VIOLENT MEETING DECIDE TO EVACUATE CAPITAL OF ERNMENT-RUSSIAN VOLUN-
 TIER TROOPS JOINING FINNS.

Washington. July S-Defi- nite information that the Bol- sheviki authorities are plan ming to evacuate Petrograd has been received in official cir clcs here. Decision to quit the capital was said to have been violently opposed by some ele- ments of the government.
 Paris. July S.-Approval of a plan for a concerted attnck upon Petrograd by Finnish troops and the forces of the Kolchak government at Omsk was given today by the council of i've
 A joint note has been sent the mili- tary attaches of the United States, Great Britain. France and Italy at Eelsingfors instructiug them 10 sup port the Finnish government if it de- Cidcs to accede 70 the request of Ad- raira1 Kolchak to assist him in tho campaign.
 There is no indication that the all lies and associated powers propose to ro further at this time in helping kolcEaks plan. but their action in supporting the Films is regarded as equivalent to assurances that they will see the Kolchak movement car ricd through.
 Petrograd has been the object of the attaCks of Finnish. Esthonian and Russian volunteer troops for several months. A few weeks ago the Esthonians and Russian volunteers were closing on the PetroErad but an announcement made in Copenhagen Monday by the Esthouian bureau said the troops which had been advancing on pctrograd had suffered {. reverse and were in retreat. The anti-Bol- shevik were reported to have aban- doucd several positions along the coast of the Gulf of Finland and the IctsoRrad-Sarva railroad.
 Admiral KolChaks plan probably does not anticipate the use of the Siberian armies which have been fighting the Bolsheviki west of the Urals. At present the T(rlchak forces west of the trals are more than 500 miles east of PetroErad. The Films probably will he Joined by Russian volunteer troops and forces of the North Russian government at Arch angel. The North Russian govern ment has agreed to keep in military operations against tho Bolsheviki while retaining local autonomy.
 Finnish troops are within 30 miles of Petrograd on the north. while forces of the north Russian government are operating in the southern part of the province of olonetz, northeast of Petrosrad.
Republican farmer., 1919-07-11
PARTIAL REhf0vAl. OF RESTRICTIONS ON IMPORTS ID FRANCE; ARTICLES ENUMERATED R! TWO REGENT ORDERS

New York, July s.-An official an- nounccment is made here by the French High Commission in explana- ton of two decrees recently issued by the French government under which restrictions on imports into France were partly removed.
 Under a decree becoming effective June 20, the prohibition of imports was lifted on all merchandise not enumerated in the decree. The prin- cipal articles of merchandise which remaining prohibited for the time be- ing, except under license, are enu- merated by the announcement as follows:
 Cold-storage meats, carded and combed wool, spelt and mes,in in seed of flour, (drinks?), oil, potassium, chemical products, derivatives of oil tar other than those obtained direct y by distillation of the tar dyes de- rived from tar, perfumes, twines with the exception of binding twine, tex tiles. news-print paper, dressed or madc-up furs, gold or silver wares,
Republican farmer., 1919-07-11
CLEMENCEAU
 VISITS WASTE SPOTS OF FRANCE

Paris, Sunday, July - Premier Clemenceau today began a visit to the devastated regions, entering these one of protracted warfare at St. Quentin. Everywhere he was given a splendid welcome. The premier en- couraged the people to question him and bring forward any complaints which they had to make, and they were not slow in doing so. In ad- dressing the population at St Quen- tin, M Clemenceau declared that this work of reconstruction and reform would be the governments forem ost care.
 The difficulties we meet at every step" he said, "cannot be resolved by old rules. New methods must be found for new requirements, and we must, above all, learn to use that free individual initiative which the repub- lie must strive to develop. It is not good practice for democratic coun- try to leave everything to the gov ernment.''
 You will have to rebuild your homes, and perhaps the habit thus required by the Frenchmen of de- pending on himself to make the ef- fort will contribute still further to democratize our country. You must not think that peace is contract which ends all difficulties. No coun- try asks the law to work. It provides you with the conditions of existence, and it Is for you to make them bear fruit and to extract from them all benefits. One of the advantages of peace is that it is the union of peo- ples who have saved the world. Each have need of the other. Barbarism is definitely destroyed but on only one condition that we shall see to it that the provisions of the treaty are execrted ''
Republican farmer., 1919-07-11
WANT AMERICAN
 EBERT TO TEST
 PLANTS IN CLIENT

Brussels, July 8. - The city ce Ghent which is noted for it's mag niAcent botanic garden, Is greatly concerned over the ruling of the American Department of Agriculture. prohibiting the importation of live plants owing to danger of insect tn- lection. It is stated that this will mean a yearly loss of business amounting to two million francs.
 As no shipments have been made to America for the last three years. 1t is felt that Americans have no proof as to the existence of insect menace and the authorities have requested through the Consular channels t;iaa.. an American expert be sent to Ghent to test the soil and plants, in the hope that the prohibition will be with drawn.