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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-07-13
AS TO THE NOMINATIONS

r"ll''T iHl'lII StHC'E,
Sir:
The undersigned feels nc ought 10
take issue with your editorial ct July
! on Nomination Of Cox" He is GER
tainly not the most dangerous Candi-
date" appearing before the convention.
4 l.afollcttc might have been tho
nominee.
Really We have two good and strong
tickets. Lct:us then vote according TO
our principles Both senator Harding
and Governor Cox are able mon Both
will enforce the law without fear rr
favor. Neither party'S platform CON
taInS n line on the eighteenth amend
mem 20 the constitution. tho question
Of liquor being considered ne settled.
Any amendments to the Volstead law
SidCration. and can be thrcshcd out in
the coming election in each congress
sional sdistrict.
As to CoX's wet record. We know h"
made the Cincinnati saloons clos" on
Sundays Cox in some respects may
10 the antitheSs of President Wilson.
SO IL Harding. most certainly We can
show our disapDroval of the Wilson
policics by voting for the electors or
that able statesman. Warren G.. Hard
ms, "a We expect 10 do. thus repudia-
ting the WilSoniNn theories and nip
ping in his fun flower the aspirations
Of Cox.
This should make tho lntelliGcnccr
happy.
(SiEncdD
+ T. ROYD
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-07-13
THE POLISH CASE.

Tho Russian Rolshevik government
OF self-detense. The Polish armies have
been beaten back along their entire front
and the complete subjugation OF Poland
may be at hand Aftcr-sight is always
better than foresight. and it is very
clear now that the Polish advance
against Russia was n tactical II not a
moral mistake. Poland, exhausted by
four years Of war. her territory raw
shed and depleted, was not in a position
to combat the Soviet armies. II will he
a. world misfortune II the Polish repub-
lie is allowed TO fan now. but probably
Poland will be saved. If saved at all.
only By the Intervention OF the allied
powers.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-07-13
RIPPING RHYMES
BY WALT MASON.
THE BAD RECORD.

The hens I stole long years ago
have ruined my career. for every
where | chance 10 20 their phantom!
reappear. Oh. men forget the things
I've done, OF which may be proud
and they ignore the fame I've won
competing with the crowd. They
spread the tale with tongues and
pens. srnd II from group to group:
This is the man who stole hens
from Widow Whitcsmith's coop" A
hundred widows | have helped when
they were out Of luck; and hungry
orphans, when they yelped. from me
could draw A buck. I've made point
Of being good. for ono sin to atone.
but all in vain. my crime has stood
triumphant and alone. The weary
years have slipped away. IN units
and in tens. and Still 7 hear my
nciEhbors say. He swipcd widows
hens" Some day monument will
rise above nv pulselcss breast: tho
legend on il. I surrniSe. will say I've
joined the blest: but men will on
their w"ns and say How hollow is,
that granite gaze and idly stroke
such. praise He pinChed widows
hons"
Copyright by George Matthey Adams
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-07-13
THE EDUCATION THAT SATISFIES
make cur education more effectively 70
Catiopal than il has boon or Is

1 make cur education moro effectively No-
catiopal than it has boon or is,
strength. knowledge, good Will, skill
and strong purpose 10 produce and use
| Alright should characterize the Democrat
! lC mon and women of the future.
In America as nowhere els" III inc
| world. III cand work arc ono. We put
! our life INTO our life work and rejoice IN
1T. We make our work our life and II
gives US joy and strength. IT Is this
. tina, has made ii possible for US TO ON
Iucr n continent in little more than
! ION years.
/; j. this that has given us. though
, only one seventeenth Of the population
, Of the world. moro than onc-third Of the
wealth of the world. ltFs this lSo that
! has TAUGHT US the joy. not or boarding
| our wealth. but Of spending it literally.
! cvcn lHviShly. for The relief or suffer
ing. for tho welfare Of mankind through
, the Accomplishment Of any purpose that
appeals 70 us as noble and worthy.
: This principle of III" oneness Of life
! and work must grow and spread with de-
moCraCy.
! In 4 democratic as nowhere else cdu-
/ cation is for service. and unless II takes
hold on the lifo and the people liz" and
| make them intcTligenL about that life.
! and upOn tho work they do and MAKE
! them shilful In tina; work. unless in the
. broad sense az least il he vocational.
ttitcn =. - not educational in the hlghes I
! and best scnSe. ,
lust now. perhaps. vocational cduCa-
, tion l. more important than cversbcf"rc.
The total cost Of the late war is equal to
! approx Imatcly one third OF tho wealth
! of tho world as estimated for l9l5--not
, at IT'S valuation for taxes. but nj its Al
value.
! TIL" world was already poor. and n
; very large percent of it's rcoplO--mcn.
! women and Childrcn--cvcn in tho most
| proErc SSlyc countries lived in poverty
and misery or on a very low plano Of
, material comfort. The loss must Toe
: mad" Erod and tho former conditions
, made better There must nc ~ least
/ food. clothing and decent housing f,S
all MAY "" not SnV. good hCminC
! Whatever vocational knowledge and
, skill ~ needed in community. state and
! nation for tho prosperity. hoslth and
! happiness or the peopl" and for the
| service and strength Of the nation. our
! schools must give unless they ran 10
| given NOR" effectively and more eco
| nomicslly elsewhere.
copyright 1920
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-07-13
REFUND ON PATROL

H. Dewey Quarter and Alex IaAtcn
are mailing checks 10 n number OF locAI
peopl" who helped contribute funds Tor
the construction OF rMtTol boat lot
government service during the war; INC
hoat. which local people helped To build
was recently sold and the checks equal
.3@54 percent Of the original suhscrip-
ton. ,,
\ large number OF these fast httl"
craft palrollcd the coasts and ala Nalu-
ahlc service for The government during
tho war and also released the larger
craft tor other war service.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-07-13
IGNORED PAPER SHORTAGE.

Bryan WAS not the only guy who
got a darned good licking at San Fran.
cisco.
That six 10 ono turn down that
Bryan got seems moderate az compared
to ,wha, happened to Tom Marshalrs
suggestion that the platform ought to
he short enough TO 60 on the back Of u
postcard
In these days ~ paper shortage = =
almost crime tn put rlaifo-m thar
Vest 'Eugtnlan.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-07-13
ON HoLD-UP CHARGE

Lou mnninG coorcd. of this city.
was taken to Pittsburgh Sunday by De-
tectivc John Kerr. Of that city. Dun
ming is held in connection with William
Cord, a tt%hurGh negro on Joint
hold IN charge. The local man was
pIckcd up ty tho Wheeling police at the
request of the Pittsburgh officers ana
went back without rcquisiron.
II IL alleged that on July FOURTH that
Dunninc was in Pittsburgh and partlci-
waited in the hold up in which William
Ndams was robbed Of $3.50 in money
md n gold watCh.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-07-13
FORD IS WRECKED

A Ford coupe. owned hy George Wei
NOR waS almost completely demolished
yesterday morning Al s o'clock The
car was left standing in front OF the
house on Glcnwood Heights. when the
brakes let 20 and the. car won't rras h
ing down the hill and onto the street
car tracks al Glonwood station. whore
it turned turtle. There was no one III
tho machine.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-07-13
OPENS MEAT MARKET
]. W. Carney Ready for Business at
No. 356 Main Street-Wcu Known
Out tho Pike

The many friends Of Mr.. ! W. carney
Will Ne pleased to learn that he has
opened up d meat market. at NO. 500
Main street. Elm Grove. where h" VIII
be pleased 10 see his many friendS.
Mr. Carney ~ an experienced man Al
the husiness and his ac1uaintanC. with
the public out-thc-pike will hcln hin, IN
many ways. a complete and up 10 date
plant has been installed by him IN con-
neCtiOn with his shop.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-07-13
Our Daily Story
IN COLD BLOOD

1t Was the most terrible moment OF
lgo Slaves life. .,,o,od
his teeth NaNcrcd nervOusly.
Ten PAGES away. BulhGr GhcK: iLs t,s !.
lingering his "r1pH[' Wa.tgI S' tM"m his
cruel features.
Are you ready" nc asked evenly.
one more minute, please. gaspeq
lgo shave. .. a..
nis eyebrows tapped. his tongue nut
tered. and his nose contracted.
The other waited, bidlnG his time
playing with him az cat plays win
mouse.
Just d moment" stransled lso Shave
desperately. , -;
lis eyes started. his lips waved MS
ears rose and fell. ,,,:-,.
Now" he Eugsled, and BUILDER Click
shot
turc," he remarked.
it had been the most terrible moment
OF go ShAve's HE,
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-07-13
nEA1 REpunL1cAN CANp1bATEs

NIcholas MURRAY Rutlrr an unsuC-
ccssful candidate for the Republican
nomination says:
"HarduG aud Coolidge are hrst ~ all.
patriotic Americans. and Republicans
10 tho core. w" are to have the sntis-
faction Of supporting and cl"Ct'nG I
real Republican ticket We may how
look forward with complete confidence
- ~, restoration 81 ~" national GOV
orumcnt to l. "id foundations. Mem
uIaS Republican.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-07-13
FARMERS AND FbrvvEEs

Michigan farmer wants all IN"
farm tahorerH in Detroit factories to nc
fired and forced back on the farms
But this would seriously interfere with
th~ rllySrr supply. which som" farmers
consider more important than ,r.-Ns- -
MOrgAaloWa. AGH. nunLllL-.tD.- s.SzaikA.E-uzs
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-07-13

The Democratic platform contains
nothing about the Armenian mandate.
They probably forgot all about II.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-07-13

William Jennings Bryan. too. had to
learn by experience that actors growing
old have much to contend with.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-07-13

or ell the fulsome flsttery in San
Francisco. that OF the postal department
was the most stupid and nauseatinG.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-07-13

TomorroN-An exciting, hair isinE
.autonobIlc story. on with the New
viii make you hold your breath ind"hn-
ttelN
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-01-13
CAN'T REPEAL ACT
OF RATIFICATION
Anti-Saioon Head Says Most Alb
sClute Power Cannot Recall
A Past Act
CBy Associated Press)

Washington, Ian. 13 = State
legislatures cannot under the law
repeal their ratification of the
constitutional prohibition amend
Inent, Wayne B. Wheeler, counsel
for the Anti Saloon League, de-
'clared in a statement today, dis
.cussing the recommendations for
repeal made to the New York law
makers by Gov. Smith.
Wheeler cited attempts of New
Jersey and Ohio to withdraw
their ratification of the 18th
Amendment which Congress re
fused to accept and quoted Chief
Justice Marshall to the effect "if
an act be done under a law, the
succeeding legislature cannot un-
do it, The past cannot be recalled
by the most absolute power"
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-01-13
.COLORE:D BOY shot
BYLITTLE FRIEND

]. c. Boggs, Jr., young color
ed boy, shot and severcly-wound-
ed Charles Collins, another col
ored youngster, at the home OF
the former Oh Linden street Mon
day. The shooting is said to have
been entirely an accident. The
boys came home from school and
got a pistol out of a drawer by
prizing it open. The Boggs by
pointed the gun at his companion
and pulled the trigger. The bull
let entered his body but luckily
did not penetrate the intestines.
Physicians have so far been TN
able to locate the bullet. One OF
boys is six and the other seven
years old.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-01-13
WILL INVESTIGATE
ARMY DECORATIONS
By Associated Press)

Washington, Jan. 13-A con-
gressional investigation will be
made of army decoration awards.
Representative Gallavin, demo-
crat of Massachusetts, declared
in the House today that more
Distinguished Service Medals
in proportion, were awarded to
army officers who never got near
er the front than Washington
than to those who saw service
overseas. ''The Distinguished
Service Medal was cheapened and
certainly ridiculed by the bold and
brazen manner in which it has
been passed out to those of the
elect" said Gallavin. ct has been
used as a reward for friendship,
even been used to placate those
who have been moved to make
way for some one else"
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-01-13
Grand. Jury Dismisses Schott
(By Associated Press

Louisville, Jan. 13-The grand
jury today refused to indict DIR.
Christopher G.. Schott. 1t made
report to Judge Harry Robin
son in. criminal court. The re-
port said, Investigation of the
case OF DR.. Schott charged with
Wilfui murder is dismissed.
John Griffith and wife, parents
of Elizabeth Griffith, the gil
whose death in DIR. Christopher
Schott's office December "a. stir
red Louisville, appeared before
the grand jury and demanded the
presence of Mrs. Emma Nall,
who, the Grifiiths declared, saw
Schott in front of his office be-
tween 2 and 2 80 the day Miss
Griffith was killed. The time Civ
en- is half an hour before Schott
says lie reached the office.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-01-13
HEARD ABOUT TOWN

Capt W. T. Short and family are
now domiciled in their new residence
on Glyndon and Fourth.
Miss Sue Bolton, efficient Western
Union agent, is visiting in Lexington,
and J. c, Cain is substituting on the
key for her.
Prompted by a raid on the flock
of VIM. Robb, in which sheep val
ued at. $4O0 were killed, Clark
county farmers are planning an
intensive campaign against dogs,
r. L. David, of Winchester,
made application for the return
Iof the body of his son, Bertie
David, killed in action, buried at
Romage, France.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stewart Carson, OF
Stanford, are visiting relatives here
during his vacation. He is the
efficient Western Union manager
there.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-01-13
NEGRO BOYS Jailed
FOR STEALING COAL

Five young negro boys were
given jail sentences and two 9th
ers who clained to be under 1C
years old, were sentenced to the
Reform School by jury upon
conviction in county court Tues
day morning of stealing coal from
L. & N. freight trains near the
depot. One of the boys who was
given a Jail sentence, Chester
Crawford, has just finished a term
for the same offense. The boy
were arrested by Patrolmen Mau-
pin and Turner Sunady night. The
older boys were on top OF coal
cars throwing off. coal, which the
younger ones were loading into
push carts. They are said TO
have sold considerable quantity.
The boys caught and the SEN
tences they received were: Chcs-
ter Crawford, 90 days; Alonzo
Hisle, 80 days; Stonewell Wilkin,
80 days; James Lloyd, 90 days
and Ernest Menefee, 90 days. The
younger boys were William Nun
day and Charles Irvine Fife. Each
was sentenced to the Reform
School for one year but the SEN
.tences were suspended by Judge
Price pending their good behavior
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-01-13
Wo..'t Let Michigan Vcte On 1t

lBy ASSOCIATED I'ress)
Lansing, Mich, Jan. 13-The
validity OF the action of the Mich
igan legislature in ratifying the
federal prohibition amendment
without submitting the question
TO a referendum was argued to-
day in the Supreme Court. The
question comes into court on the
refusal of Secretary of State
Vaughn to accept the initiatory
petitions seeking referendum O.
the measures.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-01-13
BOTH NOW READY FOR
COMMISSION TO ACT
(By Associated Press)

Washington, jaa. 15--Mine op-
orators in the central competitive
field today told the commission
named to settle the bituminous
coal strike that they would accept
with a single reservation any
award the commission might
make.
The operators said they would
not be party to fixing
coal prices beyond the reriod OF
effectiveness of the Lever law.
They also said they would not
make acceptance Of the commits
sion's award contingent upon ans
wers to ten questions which the
operators yesterday asked the
commission.
The miners then put before the
commission their full demands as
Originally made before the strike
for a 80 per cent wag increas'
six-hour day and fve-day week
Acting President Lewis said their
demands were not mere pre-
tense ON which to trade but COR
|iginated in the minds of the min
ers themselves"
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-01-13
Legion Pests Acting
Alone On Dempsev

Indianapolis, Ind. Jan. 13-Var-
ious American Legion posts are
acting independently of the ma
tional organization condemning
Jack Dempsey heavy weight box
ing champion, on his war record,
according to information given
out here today. National officers
OF the Legion are not considering
taking any official action along
such lines, Assistant Adjutant
General Rennick said.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-01-13
GREAT ACT OF HEROISM
REQUIRED
NO

If some great act of heroism was
necessary to protect child from
Group, no mother would hesitate to
protect her offspring, but when it is
only necessary to keep at hand a bot
tie of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
and give it as soon as the first indica-
tion of Group appears, there are many
who neglect it. Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy is within the reach Of all and
is prompt and effectual. If
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-01-13
YOUNG Men TO Open
new CONFECTIONERY

Tom Caden and Leslie Pigg
have leased the John E. Sexton
store room on West Main street
and will soon open up with con-
fectionery and soda fountain
They get possession the first OF
February. They plan to install all
modern conveniences and tC
make their place a delightful one
for ladies and children especially
Both are prominent young bust
ness men of Richmond, and have
many friends who will be inter
ested iii their success.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-01-13
Two MEN killed
ON ROSS Greek

News has been received here on =
double killing on Ross Creek in Estill
county Saturday night. According to
The information received here,
Charles Rowland shot and killed q
man named RAIDER and Shelby Mar
tin killedJohn Freeman. A drinking
affray is said to leave q widow and
three children. Further particulars OF
the killing were not learned.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-01-13
TO THE DYSPEPTJC

Would you not like to feel that
your stomach troubles are over, that
you can eat any kind Of food that you
crave? Consider then the fact that
Chamberlain's Tablets have cured
others-why not you. There are
many who have been restored to
health by taking these tablets and
can now eat any kind of food that
they crave. January
FOR SALE = Brilliant Peninsular
Heater; good as new: see M. r. Ar
buckle, Lancaster avenue. Il Up
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-01-13
Mascns To Meet Tonight

The Master Mason's degree
will be conferred upon two candi-
dates and a representative of the
Grand Lodge will be present at
the regular session of Richmond
Lodge, No. Is, F. & A. M. to-
night. Quite a gathering of the
craftsmen from over. the county
IS expected for this occasion.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-01-13
No Chance Before 10th
(By Associated Press)

Washington, Jan. l3-Final ac-
ton on the peace treaty by jan
uary 10th, when the council OF the
League of Nations will assemble
JIM Paris, vanished today, accord
ing to republican and democratic
leaders. A spokesman said no ac-
tionis probable before next week,
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-01-13
Warrant Is Dismissed

The warrant against Marcus
Phelps, colored, preferred by Lii
lie Hooker, also colored, was dis
missed in county court Tuesday
upon filing of written statement
by the Hooker woman that she
refused to marry Phelps, and up
on payment by him of $500 in lieu
of all damages.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-01-13
APPOINTED ADMINISTRATORS

Belle Walker has been appointed
administrative OF the estate of her
mother, the late Mary Jane Walker
by Judge w. X. Price. Bond of $1,000
was furnished with Lillian Foos
Myers, Jennie Walker Held and Ammo
Huffman as sureties. Appraisers ap-
pointed for the estate are Messrs
Robert Walker, G. w. Samuels and
Burton Roberts.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-01-13
THE MARKETS

Louisville, Jan. 13-CattIe $50;
quiet; hogs l,400; active; sheep
100; steady all unchanged; lambs
SIS down.
Cincinnati-tIogs steady; SIS;
Chicago steady; cattle steady
calves SOC lower.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-01-13
ANOTHER MURDER
CASE IN LOUISVILLE
(By Associated Press)

Louisville, Jan. 13-With her
throat cut, the body of Miss Re
becca Lowell, Fl, a partial deaf
mute, was found today at the en-
trance to the Shawnee Park re-
fectory by park guard. The
coroner expressed the opinion she
had been murdered and possibly
killed this morning.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-01-13

Fire originating from defective
wiring destroyed The. handsome home
of Isaac Miller near Lexington, en-
failing a loss of $1,000. Little house
hold furniture was saved.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-01-13
Weather For Kentucky

Fair tonight and probably We'd
nesday; no decided temperature
change.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-01-13

Mr.. S. H. Baughman, of Stanford
is with relatives here.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-16
GAS BUBBLE BURST|N c;
RICH PROMISES FADE
Wonderful Opportunities for Great
Fortune in McKecsport
Wells is Fading.

Pittsburg, March l6.-Although big
advertisements continue to be published
telling of the wonderful opportunities
to make quick fortune by buying
Mckeesport gas stocks, conservative oil
and gas men without any stock to sell
express the opinion that this spectacu-
lar field has ''shot its bolt" From
trustworthy sources it is ascertaincd
that the rock pressure in the Mokees-
port gas pool has dropped from l,400
pounds to the square inch to less than
$50 pounds since August when discovery
of the pool came with the striking of the
first big gusher.
Rough estimates of the loss TO invest
ors run from Sl0,0o0,o0o to Sl5,0O0,-
600 Venturesome souls who invested
in the early test wells have made COM
Portable fortunes, but hundreds of these
who have bought stock after reading
what the original investors did seem
doomed to disappointment and loss. To-
day there are 45 producing gas wells
in the Mckeesport field and the total
production from them is said to be less
than half that of the early gusher drilled
in by the Foster-Bnndol interests
seven months ago That remarkable
well made a record of almost 65,000.0o0
feet a day for little while One dry
hole after another is being struck now,
with an occasional milhon-foot we'll
Derricks are still going up and drilling
contracts are being entered INTO daily,
but conservative gas men assert that
investors who have not already received
return on their money never will receive