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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-20
German People Do
Not Even Now Admit
They Were Aggressors

BRUSSELS, Feb. 1a.-(British Wirs-
less Scrvicr) ).-MaXimilian Harden cai-
tor of Die Zukunft. of Berlin. in an IN
tervjew in lie So;r OF brussels. declares
that the German people were mlslco
as to the cause OF the war. Ihcy Dc-
licved at the outbreak that germany
was in the right and even believe now
that right was on their side.
Our people," said Harden, did not
know and do not know. They Loyalty
believed that right was on their Siae'
IF they had not they would not nave
fought and suffered Rs' they did. ihcy
believed in n coalition against Germany.
They did not understand that Hrcat
Britain, France and Russia mad no
other object than to protect themselves
against the adverse designs OF the
kaiser
They did not understand that the
violation Of Belgium was crime. which
,urncd the enlightened universe against
Germany. They are still certain that
If Germany hud not invaded Belgium
Great Britain and Franco were ready 10
do 40, Personally do not think france
ever thought Of such thing. and II
sbo had, Great Britain would not nave
permitted II.
"But il was an old idea OF the
kaiscr's. In one Of his outbursts he
once said to Lcopnld H.. II thcro IS
wnr shall 20 through Belgium. If she
rcslsts. Belgium will not exist any
longer
1T is the thirty years Of reign OF
wilhelm H., which carried RESPONSE
bility for the war 1t Is the teaching
which has poisoned youth. 1t Is the
snirit Of militarism that has been soak
cd into the people.
"Kniser wilhelm was drawn into It
himself. perhaps against his own scnt.-
mcnts. He was not warlike; he was
not even courageous. and l know that
no did struggle to conquer his person.
nj feelings before hn could be brought
10 sign the mobilization decree.
But once war was declared. Il was
he who kent alive the national hatred.
It was he who used methods OF war
for which the world will never pardon
him. Relieve me. it causes me pain 10
have to admit this"
When the interviewer pointed out to
Harden that no protests against Ger
manv's methods ever were raised in
Germany. Harden declared that even
nou. not only tho actors In the tragedy
hesitate to admit Gernany's guilt. but
tha. persons who have lost a brother
or husband in the war desire to cling to
the belief that they have suffered their
share OF bereavement IN good cause:
they thin: 1t would take away from
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-20
No ACTION YET
On BILL THAT
ELIMINATES
JUDGE HERE
STRONG. OPPOSITION
FROM OHIO COUNTIANS
To Measure That Would Give
This County Only One
Circuit Judge.

Especial Dispatch to The Intelltgcncer)
CHARLESTON. W. Va, Feb. ID
Reports sent TO Wheeling from the
state capital to the effect THAI. oil!
had passed the senate for the Judlcial
rcdstricting Of the state and that ONO
county would lose one Of its two circuit
Judge are incorrect. The measure Is
still in the committee stage, and IL Will
meet with the strongest opposition
from Ohio county's representatives IN
both senate ana house. with the prop
ability that. with the session OF inc
LEGISLATURE ncar its end. no legislation
along this line can be put through.
The bill in committee is reported 70
provide for the first judicial DISTRICT
made up Of Brooke and Hancock coun.
tics; the second district. Ohio county
one judge only. and the third district
Marshall and Wetzel counties. the orig
inal bill provided for Hancock. BROOKE
Marshall and Ohio as he first District
as now. with two circuit judges.
Contrary To reports sent out carrier
in the day. the amended bill docs no,
provide for eliminating the criminal
court Of Ohio county.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-20
Nearing Acquitted on
Charge Of Sedition by
United States Court

NEW YORK. Feb. 1e-Scott Nearing
one time professor in the University OF
Pennsylvania and Toledo university.
and a Socialist candidate in this city in
The last congressional campaign. T1s
acquitted Of seditiouS writings by "a
federal jury here to-day.
The American Socialist society, CO.
defendant, was declared guilty on both
counts Of the indictment. The jury de-
liberated approximately 90 hours.
The I>ldictments were based on publi-
cation by the Rand Book Store. operated
by the American Socialist society. OF
Eearings pamphlet. The Great Mad
ness" in which he discussed militarism.
The two counts on which the society
was convicted. charged the society and
Nearing. individually. with having at
tempted to cause INSTRUMENTATION and
refusal to perform duty in the army
and navy, and with having attempted to
interfere with enlistment.
The other counts. charging Nearing
and the society with conspiracy in the
pamphlet had been dropped before the
case was given to the jury.
On motion of attorneys for the de-
fcnse. Judge Mayer Immediately set
aside the conviction OF the society on
the first count. He held that this rer-
dict was inconsistent with his charge.
defining what WAS meant by one in the
military service. and with the verdict on
this .<unt rendered in favor of Near
Ing.
The Judge withheld his decision on n
motion to set aside the verdict on the
count charging an attempt to Interfere
with enlistment This will BE- decided
after both sides have submitted briefs.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-20

LONDON. Feb. 80. british Wireless
scrvice)-The report that the German
cabinet has decided not TO sign the re-
newal of the armisticc is the subject OF
comment In the London newspapers
They call the action Of the German GOV
crnment "a comedy" and say that it was
we'll staged The newspapers say that
Germany has always had faith in the
policy of threats and bold talk and that
the failure Of this attitude in the war
has not prevented her from continuing 1t
in defeat.
The newspapers declare the allies have
no intention Of imposing upon Germany
terms comparing in severity with those
Germany imposed on Russia and Ru-
mania a year ago. Tho Times in an
editorial, points out that the Frankfort
Zeitung and tho Vorwacrts OF Berlin
last year rejoced in tho terms which
bound Rumania to Germany.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-20
LOCAL MEN MIN
FOR HOSPITALS
DEFEAT ATTACKS ON
TWO INSTITUTIONS
$4,000 Each for Ohio Valley
and North Wheeling Hos
pitals Stay in Budget.
By THoS. D. MAYS.

Special Dispatch TO The lntclligcnccr.
CHARLESTON. W. Va. Feb. lo.-An
unsuccessful attempt was made. In the
house Of delegates this afternoon when
the appropriation bill was up on second
reading to strike from the measure the
appropriations for the two Wheeling
hospitals. the Ohio Valley General ana
North Wheeling hospitals. .
Appropriations. of $4,000 for each OF
the two hospitals for each or the next
two years are proposed in the budget
bill. and as n measure Of economy IL
WAS proposed To strike out the sta'e
appropriation to all hospitals or the
state excepting only those run by inc
state.
The Ohio county delegation. headed
hy Delegate Campbell Richards. strong
ly opposed thr striking out of inc hos-
pital appropriation. and on vote the pro-
posed amendment was lost.
Wheeling was again in prominence III
the house today when Delegate Rich
ards led the tight against the majority
report Of the judiciary committee 10
inDcach Judge George c. SturE!SS. OF
Morcantown. Delegate Richards offered
the minority report and he contributed
materially 10 the defeat of the majority
1-cDort, kilograms Of conEratulntiun
poured in on Delegate Richards TINS
afternoon and evening from all paris
of the state commencing him upon HIS
stand in the Sturgiss case.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-20
HOW TWO AMERICAN
DIVISIONS SMASHED
THE K|NDENBURG Line

NEW YORK Feb. I9.-The story OF
how the Twcnty-Scventh division. COM
prising New York National Guardsmen'
in conjunction with the Thirteenth d.
vision recruited from the southern
states. smashed the strongest point OIL
tho Hndcnburg line, between CAMBRIA
and ST Quentin. Is what was. declared
10 have been one Of the most sahEulh-
ary battles Of the war, was told IN de-
tail here today when Major Tristram
Tuppcr, adjutant OF the Twcnty-se'-
cnth, who arrived on the steamer La
Tourainc. issued an official statement
on the divisions operations
The attack on the HindenourG Inc
started on the morning OF scptcmpcF
% Major Turpcr said, with the heari-
40, b.rrare OF the war" and continued
until October J. when military experts
who surveyed the field over which he
Twcnty-scventh had advanced stated
thot "thcrc were more enemy dcnd in
tho wake OF the Twcnty-scvCnth than
hnd over bccn seen behind any division
of ,hc allied armies" Also. the state
ment said, every man Of the twenty
seventh division killed in this battle 1ell
with his face toward the enemy.
During this battle. Major Tuppcr saio'
tho Tycnty-sevrnth captured nine Ger
man officers and 523 mcns in addition
to the large number killed.
The first notable engagement IN ~hicn
thc Twenty-sevcnth participated was tnf:
capturc Of vierstaat ridge RnSsiGnol
wood. Petite Eois and Plateau farm. in
Flanders. Major Tuppcr said.
The. attack on the HindcneurE INC
came next. and there followed on oc-
tober II, n sanguinnry battle around inc
town Of St. Souplct. where the Twenty
seventh took 400 prisoners and large
amount Of materials.
1T is a notable feature Of the hght,
ing Of tho New York division that 1t ana
ico, rorns. yerc always at the point or
the wedge which was being driven into
the enemy lines" the statement coh-
cludcd. oao
"Thcse two divisions took 5000 prs
oners-onc-eighth of all the pf,SoneIs
49,, bv the American cxpcditionary
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-20
BUDGET BILL
GOES THROUGH
Passes the House of Delegates
at Night Session by
Vote of 65-13.
CHARLESTON, w. Va,

CHARLESTON, W. Va. Feb. 10
With only slight amendments. the
house CT delegates tonight completed it's
consideration OF the state budget bill
on second reading. advanced it to third
reading and passed the measure by q
vote Of So to 13. AS there is little diff
ference between the house and senate
regarding the terms Of the bill, II Is
said an extension OF the senate will not
be made by Governor Cornwcll.
The house by, unanimous consent then
took up the general school code bill. al
ready passed by the senate. but amend
ed by the house yesterday. and passed
it by vote Of 73 to 0. This is regard
ed as the most important piece OF
school legislation ever enacted at one
session Of the Legislature. 4 confer
eucc committee probably will have to
be named to get agreement on the diff
fercnces between the two houses on 4
few sections Of, the bill.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-20
At TACK On THE
NATIONS SLEAGUE
BY. REPUBLICANS
Fess in the House and Poin-
dexter in the Senate Open
Hostilities.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 19.-Nigorous
criticism Of the proposed constitution
Of the league Of nations was voiced ~
day in both houses of congress.
Speaking for three hours before
crowded galleries. Senator PoindcHtcr
Of Washington Republican. prccip'tated
n discussion in the senate which c1n-
braccd other subjects and consutned
practically the entire session. How
ever, there was no formal reply to tic
Washington senator from the Demo-
cratic side.
Discussion in the house was unex-
ncctcd and was not general. Just as
The members wcrc settling down for n
might session Representative FcSs. OF
Dhin chairman of the Republican Con-
rrcssionul campaign committee. dcitv-
cred a carefully prepared address IN
which hc took UP the constitution Sec
ton hy section and dcnounccu the
whole as .hridging the sovereignty or
the United States and containing vi
cious possibilities.
Tho Opening Attack
The addresses by Senator PnIndcXter
and RcprcSc ntntivc FcSs were the first
prepared ones made in congress since
the constitution Of tho league was
published and since President wilson
requested that discussion be postponed
mill he could confer with memhcrs OF
the senate and house foreign affairs
committees ut the White House next
week.
When Representative Fcss concluded
there was no further discussion in the
house. but during Senator PoindeXters
address Senator Hitchcock, OF
Nebraska. Republican Lcadcn Lodge and
Senator'S Knox. Of Pennsylvania. and
Brandcgcc, Of Connecticut. all mcmhcrs
of tho foreign relations committee
briefly int, rjrctcd comment on Qucs-
tions involved in the league. Senator
Reed, Of Missouri. Democrat. spoke in
criticism of the proposal. and also
vigorously denounced delay in demubti-
izinr American troops. Senator Shar-
roth, or Colorado. Democrat. spoke
briefly in support OF the league charter.
declaring ii would stop nine-tcnths or
the future wars.
Borah to Taft
nuring tn" day Senator B"rhh. or
Idaho, Rrpuhliran member or III" for
rirn rotations committee who Yesterday
ANNOUNCED his refusal tn attend the
White House conference. made public
letter hr had written Former fresi-
(Continued on Page Nine.)
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-20
Taft DenOunCes the
Senators Who Attack
Nation League Project

SAN FRANCISCO. Feb. 1o--The
gentlemen in the senate who arc set
ting out to defeat this league OF na-
tions arc those I would not trust over
night" former President William Fl.
Taft said today ut Il luncheon given IN
his honor by civic organizations as
part Of tho program OF the Pacihc
Coast Congress Of the League TO En-
force Peace"
They are citing the constitution as
IN argument against it." continued Mt.
Taft. II revere and worship that great
instrument. and j; Is new story 10
me II the constitution prevents this
people from playing their part in bring
ing peace and order and happiness to
ourselves and the other peoples of the
world.
This is not political question. God
forbid I am glad President Wilson
went to Europe. because he went bear
ing a proplisc of league Of nations.
The application at this time Of the
doctrine OF avoiding entangling alli-
anccs is rcactionary to the extent OF
delaying world peace one hundred
years. The question at this time is
whether the whole great plan Of the
league Of nations is to be defeated be-
cause we can't get q two-thirds ma
jortty Of our senate for its ratifica-
zion"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-20
Wheeling School Athletic
Grounds Bill Passes in
The House Of Delegates

Special Dispatch to The lntclligcnc"r.
CHARLESTON. ". Va. Feb. 19.-The
senate this afternoon passed the Rich
ards bill authorizing the board Of rdu-
cation Of Wheeling independent school
district to purchase Il plot Of ground
not to exceed ten acres Ia bc used for
athletic purposes. The measure has al
ready been passed Ivy the house of dele
gates and il now goes To Thc governors
desk for his approval.
Since the bill il one relating to local
matters it is probable that it will hr
allowed Ia become law without thr sig
nature Of the governor through the
lapse Of time.
Tho bill relating to mntcrS' hospitals
mi reduced by Senator jesse y. Blnch
WAS passed by tn" upper h"Gsr to-day.
Tho m"asur" relates to treatment of
latnr"rs Mt hospitals and payment for
such treatment by III" stat" ,"nlp"Ilsa-
G,,u department ON III" SIuIc basis as
prHatc hospitals are paid.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-20

Associated Pess)-Premer Georges Cleen
frances grand Young was
Coffin known Mou seven so
we're fired premier One bullet lodged IN inc
known penetrating TO the lungs Two oule
bullets
prems clothing At the time OF the attempted
motor TO con
NJ delegation
affairs bleeding
his reassured
aside nquiers with: 1T is
nothing.
that his condition satisfactory
coughing
decided that extraction OF
radios injured
declared that
ulanit for another war"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-20
NAY Rot Remove Bullet

nay pOt 1kCIaSNo Do40%
After temporary aid had been given
NJ. Clemenceau. Professors Gosset and
Tuffier. Of tho University Of Paris.
were hastily summoned and had q hur-
ried consultation. They decided upon
an X-ray examination. One Of the sur
gcons said that perhaps. 1t would not
be. necessary to remove the bullet as
mo bones were shattered and no i'm
portant Hood vessel hHd been touched,
although the wound was quite deep and
blcd profusely.
Upon emerging from ht- car. NJ. Glenn
cnccau passed his wounded hand over
his face. leaving his face smearcd with
blood. and this was the reason for the
first report that he had been wounded
in the head.
Marshal Foch arrived about 10
o'clock and later was joined by Mar
shal Petain. They remained Tor con-
siderable period.
Premier Clemcnccau was quito cheer
full. in spite Of occasional Ats Of cough
ing. He declared to members Of his
household that he thought he knew
his assailant He had seen him last
evening when entering his home, but
the man had skunk way.
, Henry Moulin. BARRIERS assistant,
! who was the first to seize the assassin.
described his experience in somewhat
flustcred manner:
IT kept running after the murderer,
he said but as I ran I was greatly
puzzled what to do with him once l
reached him. But when I saw him fling
his revolver away It gave me courage
and 7 ran faster, closing in on him.
and I took one good swipc At him and
a couple Of kicks before detective ar
rived"
Moulin is strong youth Of about
is. He seemed to feel very proud as
he posed for photographers. and blushed
as girls cheered and kissed him FOR
his bravery.
Policeman Goursat. who was wounded
. in the right eye. said
, Tho bullet which struck me went
through the limousine. as l was d.
rectly In line with the assassin. VINO
was rushing towards the preniers' car.
This man surely was not French
man: his whole appearance is much
like the Nihilists. who are familiar on
the left bank Of the Seine"
Hugo crowds gathered around the
prcntcr's house and kept repeating:
This IS a Russian" Despite the fact
that they were informed that the pre-
mier' q nssailant was French, they re-
fused to believe it.
At police headquarters the Associated
Press was Informed that Coffin has
record there. with Bertillon measure
ments. He was regarded as mild sort
Of anarchist. The authorities did not
believe he would be reckless enough TO
!, attempt such terrible act.
Coffin lived at Mont Rouge. suburb
Of Paris, in O. small hotel which has
long been under police supervision. as
it is frequented by anarchists. fhese
persons, however are more notorious
FOR spreading literature and making
speeches than for acts of violence.
The police refuse to say whether
they believe the attack on the premier
was the result Of n plot or merely an
, individual net. They arc working. now
ever, apparently on the theory that II
was a plot. as the little hotel was en-
circled and a thorough search OF the
building for discriminating documents IS
! being made.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-20
Introduce Bills to
Repeal Daylight Savings

WASHINGTON. Feb. 13.-Bills TO re-
peal the daylight saving law were in
troduced in the house today by Repre-
s.ntatives Doolittle and King OF. Kan
sas, Both were referred to the inter-
state commerce committee.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-20
clemenceau "Dotug Well"

PARIS, Feb. 1s. tBy Tho Associated
PrcsS)-ForeiEn Minister Pichon visited
the premier. remaining with him for
half an hour. This. was about five
o'clock in the afternoon and n. Pichon
reported the premier as doing we'll"
He added that after the first shot. NJ.
Clcmcnceau said: He has missed me-"
Not thinking that other shots would fol-
lou.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-20
WILL GERMANY
TURN On FOE?
REPORTED DECISION
AGAINST ARMISTlCE
British Newspapers Declare
Action Nothing But
a Comedy.

WEIMAR- Feb. 19.--Telcgrams
Of protest against the signing OF
the new armisticc are pouring
into the National Assembly and
ono from Berlin demands that a
period OF national mourning be
ordered.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-20

the shootne OF
Premier by the police The prisoner name
SAID that he had been mere
spectator shooting He resides the Sixteenth "o not 'S
from the premfers
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-20

the dignity Of their grief il they rec
ognizc that the cause for which their
country fought was criminal.
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PARIS Feb 1s-sy associated Press o'clock this after
considered ess;actory nc
cheerful despite fits OF coughing
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-20
King Georges Message.

LONDON. Feb. 19.-Eia Montrcal.-
King George sent the following message
TO Premier Clcmcnceau:
Il am shocked to hear Of the BASTARD
1y attempt on your life this morning
and earnestly trust that the injuries
arc not serious. and, thanks to your
splendid energy and courage you VIII
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-20

PARIS 1s(ey the Associated ne n
Premier planned to kill the premier because
M clemenceu humanity and was preparing o' "
other war
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-20
Anarchist Shoots
CIemenceau, the
French Premier
Perverted Frenchman Declar He Intended to M Georges
Clemenceau as the Enc my, Alleging He Was Prepar'
ing for Another War.
BULLET THROUGH THE SHOULDER MAY NOT
BE REMOVED BY THE PHYSICIANS

Cottin the Assassin Capture by Sixteen Boy as
He Fled-People Refus to Believe Frenchman CON-
mitted Mad Act
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(Continued on Page Niue.)
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-11-26

The fourteenth decenial CEN
sus will be taken during the
month of January. 1t will re-
quire the services Of 10000 peo-
pie, as compared with $50 who
took the first census in 1870.
The population figures will be an
nounced in less than three
months after the census is TAX
en-. The first census filled a
book of just Sc pages, whereas
this census will aggregate IL
volumes of 100000 pages.
Every census heretofore has
disclosed the fact that there are
more men than women in the
country; there has always been
a heavy concentration on ages
ending in five" and Zero" II
is hoped in this census to over.
come this inaccurate tendency on
the people when stating ages
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-11-26
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR
Rockingham Commandery to Have
Big Class Friday, with Banquet
Served by Kings Daughters.

Rockingham Commandery No.
% will have a class of "a for
initiation Friday afternoon and
night. At $50 the Kings Daugh,
tiers will serve an elaborate din
|ner in the Manufactures Hall.
The initiates are: Claude Glib
son, P. E. O. Trull, |. Lee Smith,
DR.. w. c. Caldwell, w. D.
McLaurin, DR.. c. w. Pegram, L.
NJ. Peele, Geo. D. Davis, H. w.
Malloy, ]. M. Gregg j. L. Middle.
ton, G. A. Carter, Hugh McEarn,
II. G. Ray, S. H. Dunlap, ]. D
Phillips, G. L. Glenn, A. G. Pow
|ers, G. c. McSwain, w. c. Boney,
E. A. Muse, DR.. A. w. James.
The Shrine initiation will be at
Charlotte Dec. Bird and 4th. The
members of the Rockingham
Commandery are: