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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-06-26
JAPAN PROTESTS

3 Washington reports an informal pro-
test Of the TOXIC government against
the bill pending in the California leSis-
tature which aims at preventing Japa-
nesc from acquiring land in that state.
This protest is all the more significant
rs the governor Of the state has recog-
aized the international Importance OF the
bill by sending u memorial TO Wash
ngoon in defense and support OF It.
shidehara, the japanese ambassador. has
Of late repeatedly called the attention
,f our state department TO the appre-
tcnsion felt b. his government in the
natter.
1 The new bill prohibits no, only the
purchasing. but also tn" leasing OF land
W the Jspanese; likewise Jspancs" are
20 be kept from acquiring d,Spositi3nal
sights, over land - guardians Of minor
Japanese horn IN America. md they are
Lso forbidden to participate in any
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-06-26
WILSON AND BRYAN

In,Shis role as head OF the Democratic
party Wilson is more bitterly an
tasoHlzcd by no one than by his FORMER
patflh saint and secretary Of state, who
1. pissed agatns, HIM on nearly all i'm
portaEt questions. The Democratic party
falth,kil 10 It's national symbol. - play
ing the old role Of the donkey between
two yNaystacks. only with this differ
ence-that II really would best like 70
shake of both Of them. but has not the
moral courage To do So fearing thereby
to spoil altogether its chances In The
campaign which are not very promis-
Ing at best.
That by arhitrariUess and Intolerance
Wilson has rs:raugcd from himself the
best elements "f his party and the few
unse!fish and true friends he formerly
had, is no longer a secret. II. IN
Soltc of this fact. the fiction Is upheld
by some that nc is still intallible. it is
done ..or the sake of opportuneness or
ous<4f that feudal loyalty which will
= e desert the leader in the hour OF his
6isrress, no matter how great his faults
and plumbers may have been. The name
OF HlsoH' HO"e'e' '"' '''eN'
real and genuine enthusiasm among
Democrats.
Bryan. on the other hand. owes the
influence which ne welded for quar-
ter OF century almost exclusively 10
his Own personality. How ne manages
to 2uryivc no matter how many times
he has miserably failed a. an apostle
and-a prophet. Is an unsolvcd psychology
ical riddle. but the fact cannot be denied
that he will be a factor in the convention
next week. and will have TO be counted
with
Bseh man. Bryan and Wilson. arc
crafty partisan politicians Of cXtraordi-
nary ability. and their impending test
OF strength will show not who Is the
better man, but who Is the shrewdcr
manipulation.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-06-26
Our Daily Story


How d'ya do" he remarked. nick
Ing his cane against his riding boot.
Nice day. rather.
Could DC worse" she yawned. show
ing her pcarly teeth for a discreet
moment. Weather borcs me fright
fully. So stupid--don't you think:
He nodded
Rather. But then everything bores
me. One things no worse'n another,
| S'posr"
Il S'poSc." she asscnted liStleSsly.
spark Of animation 1T up his wear
led yes for moment.
Il tell you--what va say We take 4
walk In the park and pick flowers. 4
GOOD cid fashionable ramble. eh:'
She shook her head.
Il haven't done that since l was a
child" she replied.
Me neither he admitted. as his en-
nuied look returned. Not exciting
enough. | S'pose"
" Not half" she yawncd. There 5
mother calling me. Slong.
IS long hc nodded
And the TWO society children. AGED
eleven and twelve years respectively.
separated
(Mpnday-"Tantrum HOBBIES Il
short story but hard to remember.
Don't miss H.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-06-26
RIPPING RHYMES
By WALT MASON.
GHOSTS

Some people say that they have
tslEec. with ghosts across the river.
ana with the shadows they have
walked-which rather makes me-
SILVER. I've seen 4 weary waste OF
words. TO bolster this contention.
AMI facts and figures" thrown at
birds, too numerous 10 mention. |
do not wish 10 pierce the veil my
ignorance throws Ger me. or see or
hear the phantoms pale OF dear
ones gone before me. My point az
view may be sin. a sign I'm cal
lous-hsarted. but ! will wait till
casn in 20 greet the dear departed.
Then VIC can sit around in space.
in glowing ticlds Elysian. ard speak
our pieres face to face. with
nauCht H. blur our vision. rerhh ps
SONS distant ghost may weep To
heac my accents culver, but what
| have L. say Will keep TN I have
crossed the river. The men wn"
think and talk os ghosts where
hust!ers are cmbattled, by all the
busy. bGoyant hosts are lacked upon
as r4t,leu. | do not wish l." talk
with shadow IN spectral. Vague do
minIonS. III this old world behind
me tAd~S and | am wearing plnions.
Copyright by George Nathan Adams.
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Centrally sArIsFAcroRx.

So far as newspaper compent on the
Chicago nominations is available at this
time II can safely be said that Republic
cans everywhere VIII accept the ticket
pretty general satisfaction. while Demo
Gratis are rs uniformly displcased. 1t
would have been a rather difficult task
for ting Republican party 10 have Sc
iccted a candidate who would have salts
Hcd all tho partyS adherents. and far
moro difficult fo- Il TO have pleased all
OF those not of tho Republican persua-
Independent.
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holdings by way OF acquiring shares IN
any company owning. California land
Tho bill also makes provision for the
conhscation of any land .unlawfully
held. The new features of the bill
may seem harsh but they are Of vital
interest TO the people OF the Pacific
coast. and though We value highly our
friendly relations with the Mikado' y
government. il * not likely that any
protests. formal or informal. from
TOXIC Will keep the bill from becom-
ing a law Sclf-preservaticn is the
first law Of nations as we'll as Of
nature,
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-06-26

Young men VIII" arc wanted IN the arm|
ar" those who arc ambitious. cncTEHtM'
and willing. What tho army expect :
and demands is honest and faithful s"rN-
ice.
II gives them in return for such SerN-
ice. besides educational and NocHti"u"l
training. food good clothing. proper!
ventilated and heated quarters amuSccc
mcnl and recreation in the company q,
wholesome friends. medical and dcnt1I
treatment all free OF cost.
Tho army pay is money 10 do with
as the soldier secs fit. II IL not every
man these days who is free from every
financial care AMI still has at east a
dollar day in his pocket over and above
all necessary expenses.
When n Young soldier finishes a term
Of honest and faithful enlistment he -
given an honorable discharg" from IN"
army with a chaTa Cter estimate IN a'-
Cordancr with thr class OF service ne ha''
rendered. Tho War department. in al
dition plans as soon as practicable to
give discharged soldiers a War depart
mcnt certificate Of proficiency in Grades
they have learned in the ARMY NoCatinnr
training schooles. The possession OF an
honora Bile discharge and such ccrtih-
cate of trade proficiency by a soldier c&-
pcCially Is hc has been discharged WITH
\ character Of "cXCollent." Will be =
sourc" Of iustihablc pride I" the fan
himself and In addition will nc Il Nalu-
able recommended ton. coming aS near
being n guarantee or nr"htnhic employ
meut as anything could hc possessed.
Parents who arc DESTROYS or permit i
tiog their sons to enlist in the army
can do SO with Confiden"" that tho War
DEPARTMENT considers itself u trustee
for these youths and Will return them
10 their uarents, friends. and home com
nunittcS at the end of tho term ot en-
Iistmcnt improved mentally. physicall%.
and morally because OF their service.
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Nr cummings is a man Of though; ne
T,n,.,iony in the world Of ideas. n" -
entirely rapabl" of doing goo" ''"n"'
u,rk with the materials ~ >t"i"sn'1"-
srir H.. ha, one quality lha' "."n
him outstanding here, h' - "h, q,
very few ncm"cra;I" leaders VINO ~
,,d >ncnstIu"ouSly believes Wn"'c-
%..,.c,I,, - ,h.. league Of nations. Gum
n,luys believes III tn. league o. nations
l., ~, same WAY Wilson has. Ihrre are
pl,nty of leaders VINO peIlcNr u" "a.
league. or VINO blirN" II Is Roou r"''':
to stand by IN" league, nut inc '"t.e
thai dis,inguishrs cummings - ms
nrI.linc ardcr about il. cummings re-
tains Today just as exalted a mo"o
about lhiS gallant adventure" III 'l' ~
rec;i6n Of peace for mankind as IrcSt-
dent Wilson were 10 contr"! tue n",
nation, and if he were governed pS .mI
w,sh To name some one who Could put
,h. president's own heart vaCartouSly
behind the league OF nations, CUMMINGS
might come 10 the front.
The Other Ten
rf course the nomination may go ~
ar, ,n.. Of tho other ten now SIA'en ~
be- Put IN nomination. or II may :" l."
some ,rn not yet mentioned. or the
Other ten some are clearly impossible
40 nsr,v with it's mind on victory Is
roinr IT, rur up for the presidency
man who GENES from as Tar S"N'h as
Senator simmons Of North Carolina
Probably II would not put up Tor inc
presidency a man from So far sou'h rs
senator Glass Of Virginia. although
Glass has abundant character ana ADJ
ily ,n qualify him. Governor Ed"arus:
Of New Jersey. Cf course. regardless "i
his personal politics. is IN this SITUATION
here. merely an episode OF comic r"liet.
rhanp clark is TOO old. The secretary
Of agriculture. p. r. Meredith. al Iowa
Nigh, have a chance il he Wcr" better
Known or IL his state was d"uhtlui
one. The Democrats either in inc nom
ins,ior for president or for virr prcS'-
dent should he able 10 guarantee inc
win,ng OF Iowa. But the saying goes
lhat Iowa will go Democratic when
Hell goes McthOdist.'
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-06-26
DAMPENING EFFECT.

These rains OF the last few days have
been splendid things for tho gardens. but
the gardener who is making his hrst AS
sauIt upon the citadel of Old High cost
with n garden ought to remember that
weeds grow even faster tl.an vegetables
after a god rain. And tho more w"ds
there are thc less moisture there is for
the egetablea.-f'airmont West Viz
eli
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-06-26
WE'LL GET OUR SHARE.

Western Republican leaders predict
thar the great battlefield Of the pJ-
litical campaign will be west of tho
Mississippi river. But thcr" doubtless
will DO some skirmishing in little old
West Virginia. --larkcrsburE Sentinel.
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CANDIDATES MAKE
LAST MINUTE RACE
STILL Rave Time ID Get Expense 40
count Sheets Under Door.

The prediction expenses Of several
candidates Of the primary election were
still missing at closing time at the
county clerks office last evening. Time
for hling the accounts was up al mid
night. but II the delinquent candidates
have their accounts under the door OF
the clerks office by opening hour this
morning they will still BE- in on time.
The expense accounts Of some Of the
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-06-26
A HANDICAP.

John W Davis is looming UP right
LUMINOSITY for dark horse AT San
Francisco though perhaps not one
delegate 10 san Francisco or dozen
knows yet who he is.--Blucfeld Tcle-
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We naturally sympathize with Mex
leo. whose newest president. Adolfo del
Huerto. declares the greatest problem
TO be the lack OF money.
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The White House Is, after All. not de-
void OF humor. This is shown by the
paternal warning issued to the Demo-
cratic party 10 be on their guard against
satisfying the vanity and sclhshness Of
single man.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-06-26

The declaration Of the Soviet govern
ment that If forced to pay IN" cars
debts. II will demand decentralization for
all war costs caused by hostile forces
supported by other nations. may. have
the effect OF making France and Eng
land more conciliatory.
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II has been figured out that the work
now being done by 70o,o00 government
clerks at Washington could be done by
10000 OF them.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-06-26
A WISE GUY.

\ married man never laughs ri thai
old one ahnuf woman shopping all day
and buylnr nothin1-I1ha- i"S'on Mail.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-06-26

(Mpnday-'Tantrum HOBBIES"
short story but hard to remember
Don't miss IT,
Askov American., 1920-08-19

established by twenty-nine nations)
and bearing and deserving the con
tempt OF the world, would submit an
entirely new project. This net would
either he regarded as arrant madness
or attempted International hossism.
These are fateful times Organized
government has n deiinite duty all over
the world. The house OF civilization
Is to he put in order. The supreme is
sue Of the century Is before MS and the
nation that halts and delays is playing
with fire The finest impulses Of hu-
manity. rising above national lines.
merely seek Ia make another horrible
war impossible Under the old order
of international anarchy war came
overnight, and the world was on fire
before we knew Il. 1t sickcns our
senses to think OF another
Ratification First Duty.
''rhe first duty Of the new admins
trntion clearly will be the ratification
of the treaty. The matter should he
approached without thought of the bit
terncSs Of the past. The public yer
dict will have been rendered. and am
confident that the friends of world
peace rs II viii be promoted by the
league Will have In numbers the con
stitutional requisite TO favorable sena-
torinl action The captious may say
that our platform reference to reservn-
tions is vague and indefinite Its mcan-
ing, In brief. is that we shall state
our Interpretation OF the covenant as
matter Of good faith to our asSo-
ciates and as precaution against
any misunderstanding In the future
The point is that after the people shall
have spoken the league viii hc In the
hands OF its friends IN the senate. and
safe index AS 10 what they will do is
supplied by what reservations they
have proposed in the past. Some
months ago, in n contributed article 10
the New York Times, expressed my
( own opinion OF the situation as it then
was reproduce II here:
There can he NJ doubt hut that
some senators have been conscientious
In their desire Ia clarity the provisions
OF the treaty Two things apparently
.
ed to make sure that the league was
not Ia be an alliance, and that it's basic
purpose was peace and not controNcr-
Sy Second. they wanted the other
powers signing the instrument 10 un.
drrstaud our constitutional limitations
beyond which the treaty making pow
er cannot go Dealing With these two
questions In order, il has always seem
ed to me that the Interpretation Of the
function of the league might have been
stated In these woruS.
"' In giving its assent ~ this treaty.
the senate has In mind the fact that
the League Of Nations which Ii em-
bodies WAS devised for the sole pur-
pose of maintaining peace and comfy
among the nations OF the earth and
preventing the recurrence of such de
Strurtive conflicts AS that through
which the world has Just passed
The corporation Of the United States
with the League and It's continuance
as n member thereof, will naturally de
pend upon the adherence of the
League to that fundamental purpose
such declaration would AT least
Askov American., 1920-08-19
is RACE TO BE HAIRLEss7
Treo'c1lon Made, Not Without Reason.
That Coming Generations.
Will Be Bald,

lhat the man of the next cep~7rv
VIII nave no hair on his head has hoon
predicted time and again and tho fact
mat many men under 40 ane h.,a
seems 10 indicate that this NAV he
possible. ths man of the coming can-
eratlons acquiring badness at an
carrier age until finally hairless
Specimen Of the genus homo shal, mr..
rive. But II Is through no FAM, 80
Their own That men are losing thai,
mar, While women are nerhans I'm.
consciously getting really to become
hairless females of the species and
while they may be only WORKING ON,
the will Of Providence, they are DOING
II deliberately by ''hobhing" the,- ,s.-
Inc fashion was introduced, n is
SAID, by Russian women, who ,'isgulsea
themselves, trying to get ort of ,bo;,
holsheYist-rid9en country. Coming RI
The United States, their hohhea ,,i.
attracted attention, was FIRST tatan
up by the bohemian set IN Ne,y y,rr
ana now is rar'dly sp-eaairr Soma
or The Older women. aot w3,hiny IN
sacrifice their locks. are sai.i \, ~,
wearing false hobhed hair.
Askov American., 1920-08-19

10 say the least. the announcement
from Chicago, whore the Republican
national convention was assembled
that platform plank, dealing with the
subject OF world peace, had been
drawn, leaving out the Lodge reserya-
t.ons. and yet remaining agreeable to
all interests, meaning thereby the
Lodge reservaiionists. the mild reser
vatiOnists and the group Of Republican
senator's that openly opposed the
League of Nations in any form.
"As the platform made no definite
commlttal Of policy and was. in fact
sn artfully phrased a. 10 make almost
any deduction possible, II passed
through the convention with practical
unanimlty. Senator Johnson, however,
whose position has been consistent and
whose opposition To the league IN any
shape is well known, withheld his sup
port OF the conven,Ions choice until
the candidate had stated the meaning
of the platform, and announced def
nitely the policy that would be his, II
elected.
Senator Harding makes this new
pledge of policy In behalf Of his party:
81 promise YOU formal and effective
peace so quickly as "A Republican con
gress can pass its declaration for a
Republican executive to sign.
This means but one thing-a sepa-
rate peace with Germany
mo less an authority thnn Senator
Lodge said. before the heat Of recent
controversy, that to make peace ex-
cept In company with the Allies would
brand us everlastingly with dishOnor
and bring ruin to us
"And then after peace Is made with
Germany, Senator Harding would, he
says, hopefully approach the nations
of Europe and OF the earth. proposing
that understanding which makes us a
willing participant I'm the conservation
Of nations to n new relationship
"1n short, America. refusing to enter
the League OF Nations (now already
Askov American., 1920-08-19
KEYNOTE
/. Of COX SPEECH
OF ACCEPTANCE
Democratic Candidate Would
Enter League, Immediately
Ratify Treaty and State In
depreciation of Covenant.
SAYS BACK TO THE
NORMAL" MEANS REACTION

Failure to Enforce Prohibition 10
Worse Than Laws violation---Oe-
clares Present Congress Has Not
Passed a Single Constructive Law.
but Has Spent Time and Millions in
Seeking to Make Americas Military
Triumph an Odious Chapter In His
tory-Favors Repeal Of War Taxes,
Criminal Prosecution OF Profiteers,
More Adequate Supervision Of Rail-
roads, a National Budget System,
and Woman Suffrage.
Askov American., 1920-08-19

Here Is summary of the speech
Of Governor James Al. Cox. Demo.
cratic candidate for president, at
the notification ceremonies at Day
ton.
League Of Nations.-Woud enter
the league, Immediately ratify the
treaty and state our Interpretation
OF the covenant In reservations rs
a matter OF good faith and as
matter OF precnutlon against any
misunderstanding In the future.
The Interpretation to clearly show
that the league Is not m alliance
and that It's basic purpose Is peace
and not controversy.
Domestic problems.-Would re-
peal war taxes; reduce federal
taxation; suggests, In place Of ex-
cess profits tax. substitution of vol
ume of business tax.
I'rotitacrlng.~ Promises penaizn-
tion under the criminal law
Labor.--Stimulate Americaniza-
ton, Writ Of injunction should not
he abused. No necessity now for
the drastic laws of war days:
guarantee OF free speech recogni.
tion OF the rights OF the principle
of collective bargaining. Child life
OF the nation should he conserved.
Agriculture. Federal government
should sponsor agriculture aud food
production. Farmer should be am
ply compensated for his work.
FaNOrs municipal markets Regu
lation OF cold storage. Would in
crease area Of tillable land.
National Prosperity. - Objective
should he decreased tenantry and
stimulation OF home ownership.
Food Supply. More adequate su-
pervislon OF railroads; utilization
OF waterways.
Financial and Commcrcial.-Ex-
tolls federal reserve net and mer-
chant marine. Would extend ia
cilities for exchange aud credit and
stimulate foreign trade.
National budget. .--Favors a M.
tionul budget system. Would re-
duce armament expenditures on
entering league OF nations.
Republican unyenerosity --Rcpuh-
iicans failed to recognize that
America had saved the world or
to appreciate the struggles and sac
ritices Of those who, in arms or
industry. helped win the war.
Present Congress has not PASSED II
single constructive law. but spent
time and millions In seeking to
make military triumph an odious
chapter in history.
Mexican situation. -- We have
neither lust for their domain nor
disposition To disturb their rights.
Disabled Soldiers Pledges i'm.
mediate efforts To provide vocation
nj training and faNors employment
Of disabled soldiers Of World War
by Federal BOARD to supervise the
rehabilitation OF disabled soldiers.
Prohibition. -"Any candidate for
the presidency who says he does
not intend To enforce the law is
more Naworthy than the law VIC
lator"
Woman Suffrage Strongly Ia
vorcd
Official Responsibilities Opposed
| to government hy party" pledges
service Ia the people uS a whole,
Education. Federal government
| should not cncroach ON local CON.
| troll, hUt rather should create an
| enlarged public interest
Campaign Contributions No
narrow dividing Tine between the
legitimate aud the iIlcgitlmate.
| underlying purpose only determn-
| ing.
| Industrial Peace We want n
| chan@" from the world Of yester
| day, from the old industrial world
We are NJ the forks OF the road "
| So-callcd return 10 The normal"
| means "rcactionism."
Askov American., 1920-08-19

Dayton. O., Aug. Tn his speech ot
acceptance today Governor James NJ
Cox, addressing u great crowd, said in
part:
I'VE are In time which calls for
straight thinking. straight talking and
straight acting This 's no time fct
wobbling Never I'm all our history ha,
more been done for government ~,
Or was sacrifice more sublime. T.
most precious fhiugs of heart and hu
wore given up ~ u spiril which ~
an,ceS 'hc per'HH'ptN Of our inst
ttuuS-i fattt rs kepl with g.
" no 81 .r.td
Iht yea NltA ~
Askov American., 1920-08-19
HOT From The GR!DDLE

Fury Itself supple !. u.x.
Jtar sold for IL ems . glass ..
woUlG ne more satisfy 10 soma 49,,
However, very fe> an are u5.x
e'''' "a 70 render on ! sufficient