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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-05-04
EXPERTS INSTEAD OF
POLITICIANS

Whom the civil service tight was on
in Congress-, one OF the coSent arSu-
ments for the innovation was tha' Il
gave the government employees some
guarantee that they would be retained
In the federal service as long as they
did their duty. The administration OF
the country was compared win s's"",
tic business enterprise, the Vlta4 inter
ests Of which demanded that frequent
change OF tried and experienced en-
ployes be avoided.
Ths civil service system has oeen
gradually adopted in all departments
OF the government and according 10 lhe
general consensus of opinion, has 1uily
stood the test, and. al any rate mas
brought better results than the method
Formerly in use. A bill introduced by
Representative Igoc wants TO apply TO
the chief OF at least one or the depart
ments. 1t provides that from the hrSt
of July, 1921, there shall be no post
master general. but in the place there
shall be a postal board OF three MEM
bers. appointed for six years with the
privilege Of reappointment, who are 70
have charge of administering the entire
postal department.
1t is highly probable that the almost
incredible deterioration OF the postal
service which is due TO Wilson's Post-
master General Burleson and for which
no sign OF Improvement is visible has
induced Mr.. Igoe to introduce his bill
But the present INSTRUMENTATION OF
the postal department is not needed 10
commend the bill. which is meritorlous
in itself. 1t is contrary to all reason
and business practice to be continually
transferring the management OF 4 vast
and business-like concern as our postal
service with all its ramfcations, from
one inexperienced man to another or Ike
inability and inexpericnce: and who
would claim that the politicians who
have heretofore ruled the post office de-
partment. understood anything Of the
postal administration"
More than three hundred thousand
persons are now employed in the postal
service: its expense account amounts to
nearly four hundred million dollars a
year. and there are over nifty thousand
81 offices in the country. With an
enterprise OF such gigantic proportions.
the functioning of which directly affects
every inhabita OF the country. II
seems indeed appropriate 10 adopt meas
ures which preclude tho danger OF in
competent or inferior management.
The Igoe bill points the way.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-05-04
THE DUTCH ARE DUTCH

There Is no thriftier. cleaner. more
upright. more strong hearted nation
than the Dutch. There are admirable
qualities. and the Dutch are admirable.
But. the Dutch are also stubborn and
cAhy.
The allies endeavored 10 induce the
Dutch to hand over William Won Hohen-
zoilern. The Dutch declined 10 hand
William over. They felt that William
had claims on them. He had come as a
refugee. not from the allies, but from
his own Germans. However he came.
Dutch hospitality demanded that he be
protected. So he has been protected
with true Dutch obstinacy. The allies
made q play Of being outraged by this
contumacy. Maybe they are secretly
grained at being relieved OF the necess-
ity of doing something TO William.
Surely no one knew what was just the
right thing TO do with him.
Perhaps with a view to Furnishing the
Dutch some statesman at the San Reno
conference suggested that Holland be
given a mandate for Armenia. The
suggestion was not cold-indeed. II had
not taken official form-bcfore the
Dutch declined with gratitude. They
appreciated the honor but deprecated
the responsibility. Here was Dutch
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-05-04
RIPPLING RHYMES
by WALT MASON.
CHANGING STYLES

Last year I bought a Limousine,
the latest thing in boats. and il WAS
painted black and green and cost me
many greats. 1T Is the very latest
word In cars" the agent cried: 'all
other cars will look absurd. this
noble bus beside. The pride II own
crshtp twill give. and fiji your soul
with bliss and 1t Will last you
while you live, 1 wot and wcen and
wis" And now my tumbril'S out Of
style, it looks like Noahs ark, and
when I'd push her for mile ! go
out after dark. For il take it on.
by day. by jokers it's abused: they
ask me II il Is the dray the Pilgrim
Fathers used. My wife declares
she'd rather walk. and proper pride
maintain. than ride with me around
u block in that ancestral vain. And
thus the motor game is played upon
the trustful thump. whose last
years model looks decayed and
ready for the dump. My van is just
as fine as silk so far "a chugging
goes; but people of IN" critic Tx
turn up the scornful nose: it's hood
is badly out of date. tho windshield
slant is vile. the body lines. which
should be straight. bulge out in an
Gent style And so I'll have TO buy
a gig that up-to date and new: and
In six months. I'll bet a Fix. twill
be a has been too.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-05-04
NAMES WRITTEN ON
BALLOTS

Men may dawdle about their regular
work and waste hours every day. but
for some reason or other they always
like TO do their voting in the least
possible time. They will stand and talk
for fifteen minutes at the door Of the
booth but they will resent 1t when the
ballots are SO long or SO numerous that
II takes them an appreciable time 10
mark them as they wish. So. when Il
considerable number OF voters III state
primary take the trouble to write in
the name Of someone not on the ticket
il means. something. y candidate who
receives such a vote. even though 1t be
only one-teuth of the winners, has reas-
on to feel gratiticd. for 1t undoubtedly
reflects a real sentiment which he may
at least hope will stand him i'll good
stead when the time comes for the
great compromise.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-05-04

canniness triumphant over Dutch pride.
l, would be u fine thing for little Hol-
land to take the job of making Armenia
safe for Armenians. hut it would re-
quire dollars. doughnuts and doughooys.
1t does not take long for Dutchman 10
make a computation of this kind.
Holland went its own way during the
war. II was necessarily hard way,
but il was not made harder By IN
discretion. Holland is going 10 keep
along it's own Dutch path. Let the
world blaze up or 80 to smash, there
will be one small nation that Will re-
main phlegmatic and unperturoed. II
is hard not TO admire the Dutch.
Whatever they do they are SO thorough
ly Dutch in doing 1t.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-05-04
STATE HOUSE NEWS

CHARLESTON. May ;. 49, Charter
was issued by the secretary Of state TO
the May Mercantile Association. GrIl-
tithsvillc. The capital stock of the ne"
company is $4,000 and the incorporat L
orS are: T. q May. X. T. SpurloCk. H9-
mer Jamlson. II. i. Wilson and J. H.
May.
Awards made. by the state cnmpensa-
ton commissioner are as follows:
Mrs. Mabel Lockard. Chapel $50
monthly: husband. Roy Lockard' killed.
while working for Pittsburgh Summit
Coal company. of BraNt"n, his ll'""S
were crushed in a slate fall.
W. Hartz"ll. Moundsvtlle: IS weeks !
IS: suffered broken leg in slate IA \
while working for Mineral state ioai
company at Moundsville. 49,,
Mrs: Rebecc& J. Cor and ,hrSs G'''Ei NJ
G. Goff. killed IN slate fall Will" IN
employ of Dana ,'oal company:
Governor John J. COrnweu has re-
turned from Cin"tnnatt. where n" go o.
lIv"rrd an address before ire 'lhCh-
natl Commercial tluh.
Fifty gallons OF urkhsndle was cor
flscated aud DESTROYED at Wendei. Jay
Tor COUNTY. bv Prohibition OFFICER Chas.
r. Lilly. according to report made 10
Tho state prohibition commissioner.
Major c. +. Forln"y. chairman 81 INC
sta,e road commission. has returned
from Washington where h" went 10 al,
tend To u"g0t lnti"nS for additional
cuuiDmCnt FOR us" IN road CONSTRUCTION
in the state from the surplus stores or
the war department.
DR. = Is, stephenson. president of IN"
state board Of control and Mrs Ste
phcnson. have been called TO Clay couh-
L. because Of tho illness OF Mrs. Ste
phcnson'S father.
Samuel j.. Montgomery. stat" com
missioner OF labor and candidate Tor
tho Republican nomination for governor
returned the first Of this week from a
tour Of southern West NirG MIA in the
Rnrra,n putnam county. Monday. but
returned 10 Charl. stnu Tuesday.
Notnry commissions ISSUED by the IN,
secretary az stat" ar" 10 the following
Karl +. Kyle. ClarkshnrE: w. X. Sh"p-
pard Liverpool; G.. w. Eaton h''''-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-05-04
TOO MUCH LUXURY

Official statistics ON American foreign
trade show that nineteen percent of our
exports during the month OF February
OF this year were articles of luxury
OF course. Europe has her prohteers
too. who feast and revel while the poor
people are starving. But for nations
whose credit is as weakened as that OF
the Europeans Is Al present, the per
centage given is altogether too large a
proportion OF Sumptuary articles
Some Of the European countries have
passed laws to curb righteousness and
extravaganza. On this side of the
ocean there is occasional talk about It,
but We keep right ON with our prov
erbial wastefulness. Sooner or later
We will have to mend our ways.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-05-04
Stop Squandering.

Senator Reed. of Missouri. says II
great many ridiculous things on the
floor Of the senate. but occasionally he
puts a cutting edge on a palpable truth.
THAT IL a way narrow minded men Of
force have. Yesterday. for instance. h"
declared during the debate upon the
army Hill that pay day Is coming and
the only way TO prepare for II is to cut
expenses" That applies 10 individuals
as we'll ms Ia nations. There is going
To bc Il lot of trouble If the government
and the public do not quit squandcring
muncN.-Fairmout West NirGinian.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-05-04
MAY NOT RECOVER

FAIRMONT, W. Va. May S.--Hclcn
Grove. aged ! ), while walking down the
railroad track at Maple i'ont this even
inr, became confused and stepped from
one track III front or the passenger
train leaving Fairmont nj GILT for
Wheeling. She was brought to local
hospital after the accident in very
serious condition and Is not expected TO
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-05-04
Rrannon Hopeful

Hon. T. y. Branuon. II Weston. one
of the leading lawyers of the state. has
filed his notice Of candidacy for the
office of attorney general with the sec
rotary OF state AT charleston. Mr.. Bran
non stands high among IN" Democrats
Of tho Mountain State and should he h"
honored with nomination hr would
wicld a strong Influence toward throw
ing West Virginia into the Drmnr ratio
column at the November ClcctIOn-Iar-
kcrSbulC Sentinel
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-05-04

WhcncVCr The thUuKhttUT prOIltCCT
wants To lift prices he circulatCs the r"-
port Of "A coming scarcity, and then the
consumers fall over one another in TN"
mad rush To stock up: tho predicted
scarcity arrives with It's high prices.
and the gentle prnGit"cr. calculating his
gains. eXclaimS with satisfaction. treat
is tho psychology of suggestion
1 charleston Mail
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-05-04

Mr.. Darst who SO recently was
anxious to debate with Senator Suther.
land. has remained peculiarly silent
anent the challenge sent to him b. the
Sutherland club in Wheeling to meet
Attorney Charles J. Schuck TO debate
Wood.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-05-04

Charity. according I" the old theory
should begin at homo. but ih"S" nations
beyond the waters seem "a expect uuT
charity to begin abroad and never shift
It's base B.ucflrld Telegraph.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-05-04

ard-bearer Of his party. the Bryan re-
suit in Nebraska, where he was barely
elected delegate. was not SO ilattering
after all.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-05-04

San Reno, too has been indulging IN
changing names. "corso Wilson" has
been transmitted into "Corso Fiume
Formerly it was named after the hermit
Of Amerongcn.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-05-04

The hoboes are decidedly against
people wearing out their old clothes in
the fight against II. G. l.. Whore do
We come in. they ask.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-05-04

An exchange says thai jazz is going
out OF style. Now to get the news to
the jazz bands, 50 that life may be
worth living again.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-05-04

We need another war. says Chicago
paper. Why another? We are still in
the last one.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-12-01
HOLD HEARING
 ABOUT FISHING
 IN KUSK0KWINl

SEATTLE, Dec. 1 (by Associated Press) Henry O'Malley and Harry Christoffers, representing the bureau of fisheries, began hearings here to- day on the complaints of the mis- sionaries, Indian agents, and Indian prospectors that illegal fishing at the mouth of the KuskokWim was threat ening the eXtermination of the salmon there A. T. Simms, operator of the salting station at the mouth of the Kuskokwim river was the first wit ness called. He said he believed the complains were exaggerated and that commercial fishing does not interfere with the run of dog salmon which, he asserted, is the chief reliance of the Kuskokwim Indians.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-12-01
ELECTIONSARE BEING HELD IN
 B. (. TODAY

VANCOUVER, B. C., Dec. 1 (by Canadian Press). - With an average of rather more than three candidates for each of the forty seven seats in the legislature, with 29 candidates for the six Vancouver seats and 19 for the four seats in Victoria, the British Columbia general elections will be held today. One hundred and fifty-tkree candidates have been nominated in the province. More candidates are thus in the field than ever before in the history of British Columbia.
 The reason for this is variously attributed to the slackening of party discipline, the breaking away of many independents from the old party folds, the tendency to form soldier-farmer and soldier-labor par ties and, finally, the fact that the last legislature abolished the re- quirement for deposit by a candidate of one hundred dollars.
 Women for the first time will vote at the provincial general election. Only three women are running in Vancouver city, one as the nominee of the liberal party, one with the en- dorsement of the conservatives and one as an independent. The first woman to sit in the British Columbia legislature, Mrs. Ralph Smith, is again in the field.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-12-01
GUILTY AND IS GIVEN
 SENTENCE;

BOSTON, Dec. 1 (by Associated Press) Charles Ponzi, whose get August, pleaded guilty yesterday of using the mails to defraud before the federal district court and was sen sentenced to five years in Plymouth prison. The court considered only the first and last of forty counts on falsely represented his ability to pay fifty per cent interest on investments in fortyfive days.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-12-01
HELD
 WITHOUT BAIL
 CANADA COURT

WINDSOR, Ont, Dec. 1 (by Asso- ciated Press).-Jack Doughty, former private secretary of Ambrose J. Small, Toronto millionaire who disappeared about year ago, was brought here and formally placed under arrest charged with the theft of $100,0O0 in bonds from Small.
 Doughty was later taken to the police court and listened to the read ing of the accusations charging him with the theft of the bonds and the kidnapping of Small. He refused to reply. The case has been remanded for one week and Doughty is held without bail.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-12-01
OWNERS CONFIRM REPORT

SEATTLE, Dec. 1 (by Associated Freshly. R. Grace & Company, owners of the steamship Santa Rita and the lost barge Pirrie, late yester- day confirmed the reports of the find ing of both Captain Alfred Jensen and the first mate Peleo Hopman on the beach near Cape Johnson. Search is now being made for other members of the crew
 The survivors were unconscious when found after three nights of ex- posture to the battering waves on the beach.
 Shipping men now believe that all doubt of the fate of the barge Pirrie is removed, although it is thought pos sible sailors washed overheard got away to Vancouver island as repotred by the steamer Empres sof Japan.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-12-01
GOLDEN RULE W0RKERSLlYE
 UP TO MOTTO

CINCINNATI, Dec. 1 (by Associat- Press) ).-Five hundred employees of the Nash Clothing Manufacturing company which is operated on a "gol- den rule basis" have voluntarily de- cided to relinquish their jobs during either January or February to provide work for the unemployed clothing workers. It was also agreed, if neces- sary, to reduce the wages in order to lower clothing costs Those getting more that $500 a day will be the first to be reduced
The Cordova daily times., 1920-12-01
WRECkAGE FOUND ADRIFT

ASTORIA, Ore, Dec 1 (by Associ- ated Press).-The coast guard cutter Snohomish reported the finding of scattered pieces of wreckage adrift near James island and large amount ot lumber on the beach near Cape Johnson indicating that the barge Plrrie went to pieces on the rocks in the storm Friday. All of the crew of eighteen are believed to have been lost.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-12-01
 FELT DECIDED
 EARTHQUAKE

SEATTLE Delayed) Dec. 1 (by As sociated Press).-A slight earthquake was felt here early Monday morning in the district bounded by Seattle and Spokane. Windows rattled and light sleepers were awakened. Seismograph records at the University of Washing ton showed that the tremors lasted in termittently for ten minutes with the center of the disturbances about 300 miles east of Seattle
The Cordova daily times., 1920-12-01
HAITI INQUIRY SAYS MARINES
 NOT T0BLAME

PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti, Dec. 1 (by Associated Press) .-The commis- sion Investigating the conduct of the marines on the island IS finished their inquiry here. The hearing will than 2,000 peaceful Haitians were killed by the bandits, and the Am erican marines who were killed were horribly mutilated, according to testi- mony given at the hearing.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-12-01
Engineering Commission Drops Purchasing Agent
 From RoU of Employees

SEATTLE, Dec. 1 (by Associated Press).-A special dispatch to the Post Intelligencer says that Secretary of the Interior Payne was informed by telegram from unofficial sources that the Alaska engineering commission has removed Purchasing Agent Dole, at Seattle. Secretary Payne was sur prised at the action of the commission and has ordered the action suspended
The Cordova daily times., 1920-12-01

until informed of the facts and the reason for the dismissal Chairman Mears is reported enroute to Washing ton to report and explain the esti- mates sumbitted for the completion of the road. Dole declared here today that he has known of the orders for several days, but denied that there had been any friction He said Mears had simply decided to cut down expenses in his department.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-12-01
SOME HOPE HELD OUT

SEATTLE, Dec. 1 (by Associated Press).-Possibility that the barge Pirrie weathered the storm and found shelter on the west coast of Vancou- yer island is indicated by wireless from the steamer Empress of Japan, which sighted a schooner similar in appearance to the barge. The coast guard cutter Snohomish left immed- lately for the scene.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-12-01
MAIL ROBBERY SUSPECT PUT
 BEHIND BARS

MUSKOGEE, Okla, Dec. 1 lby As sociated Press Keith Collins, al legged participant in the robbery of a mail car at Council Bluffs, Iowa, two weeks ago, was arrested at the home of his uncle near Westville Oklahoma He is alleged to have confessed
The Cordova daily times., 1920-12-01
GRAIN BROKERS UNABLE
 TO MAKE DELIVERIES

SEATTLE, Dec 1 (by Associated Press).-The OlWell Grain Company announced that it was unable to fill it's contracts for December wheat de- liVeries and will probably make an as- signment to the creditors Liabilities of the company are as yet under mined. Officers of the company are in the County and City building in Seattle
The Cordova daily times., 1920-12-01
WILSON WILL.
 AGREE TO ACT AS MEDIATOR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 (by Associ- ated Press) President Wilson has accepted the invitation of the League of Nations to act as mediator in the Armenian situation. His acceptance was conditioned upon the use of mor- al influence. He explained that he was without authority to employ force except at the sanction of congress.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-12-01
TREATY WITH JAPAN
 IS ONLY TENTATIVE

SACRAMENTO, Dec. 1 (by Associ- ated Press). .-Secretary of State Col, by wired Governor Stephens that the treaty negotiations with Japan are in- formal and tentative only and have not reached point of submission for formal consideration.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-12-01
ALLIES AGREE ON
 MEMORIAL DAY

PARIS, Dec. 1 (by Associated
 s).-The first act of the council for the binding together of the war associations of allied nations, organ ized yesterday was a recommends tion that May 30 be observed by all countries, as Allied Memorial Day"
The Cordova daily times., 1920-12-01
STATE OFFICERS UNABLE COPE
 MINE TROUBLE

WILLIAMSON, w. ", Dec. 1 (by Associated Press).-A battalion of 500 regular troops arrived in response to request by Governor Cornwell, who decided that the disorder of the with which state and county officers were unable to cope.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-12-01
LAPS WILL NOT MAKE
 PROPOSALS TO LEAGUE

GENEVA, Dec. 1 (by Associated Press) ).-Viscount Ishi stated at the meeting of the assembly of the Lea que of Nations that the Japanese dele gation will not make any proposals at this session
The Cordova daily times., 1920-12-01
HARDING SAILS RETURN TRIP
 FROM } PANAMA

CRISTOBAL, Dec i (by Associat- ed Press) ).-President-elect Harding has completed his inspection of the Panama canal. Mrs. Harding was talk en for ride on a naval seaplane sta toned here. Both left on the steamer Passtores for the United States.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-12-01
COLLINS WAVES EXAMINATION

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Dec 1 jby As sociated Press) Keith Collins, who is charged With complicity in the rob ago waived examination. His bond was fixed at S5O,OOO. He was sJill heavily guarded when taken 10 jail
The Cordova daily times., 1920-12-01
Eight Dead Bodies Found On Beach Are Identifedus
 Members Of W-Fdted CreU

SEATTLE, Dec. 1 (by Associated Press). Eight bodies, including that of Mrs. Johnson, wife of the master of the barge Pirrie, were recovered, according to telephone message re- ceived here from Clallam bay. It is believed the Pirrie struck Cake Rock Island
The Cordova daily times., 1920-12-01
MADERO'S SLAYER WILL
 BE BROUGHT TO TRIAL

MEXICO CITY, Dec. 1 (by Associ- ated Pdess) Francis Cardenas, who was arrested in Guatmala City and charged with the murder of President Madero in 1913, will be brought here for trial.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-12-01
SAID TO HAVE CONFESSED

KANSAS CITY, Dec. 1 (by Associ- ated Press). Keith Collins in a signed confession is said to have ad- a mail car at Council Bluffs. He de- clared all the loot was burned except $500 in cash
The Cordova daily times., 1920-12-01
ARMISTICE ON AGAIN
 WITH LETH(JNIAN FOE

LONDON, Dec. 1 (by Associated Press) ).-The League of Nations com istice between Lithuania and General lellgouski, insurgent commander of Wilma, according to Kovno dis DatCheS
The Cordova daily times., 1920-12-01
HUMILITY OFFERED
 COURT APPOINTMENT

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 (by Associ- ated Press) Jos. Tumulty, secretary to President Wilson, has been offered an appointment to the customs court of appeals by the president. He is also considering entering law part nership. He declares he has made no definite plans for the future.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-12-01
CONGRESS COMMITTEE.
 WILL DISCUSS RELIEF

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 (by Associ- ated Press) After a special meeting of the senate agricultural committee ing would he held Thursday with the house committee and relief measures for the farmers would be discussed.