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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-10-12
Uncle Walt
The Poet Philosoph.r

run soon the campaign presidential the land with grief
no 'es me same old staemen influential push hot air into
- our ears The same old roorbaeks soon will froIe
nE ComNG from here yonder yore; and orator, with
VHDEHL mental collie will stand eu and roar
The same old expensive gallyanting Of candidates in
private ears the same old shekng paving antne the same old
Dk hsno cigars Inc same old era OF stsgnation bust
ness men must hold the sack while Windy Inns with animation
hoooies roe TO Troy and back I'd like change constitution 90
We VI" have This feast Of tears this ams Of eoeution but
once IN ten or twenty Beneath the present day conditions
country gets frequent shock the politicians who ma.
u '0' 0noPp'ng olock WALT MASON
ceeyrishL 1911 Aas~-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-10-12
TIE VIRGINIA DEBT MYSTERY"

THE VIRGINIA DEBT MYSTERY"
why this ominous silence in re-
gard 30 the Virginia debt7"
Whenever the watsonized- hilton
lied subsidized press grows weary OF
It's contract to defend the corruption
OF the Democratic caucus. and the
purchase and sale Of a United States
senatorship. II essays 10 take up the
Virginia debt. Senator Chiffon has
himself been desperately anxious TO
create the impression that some
where In the virginia debt litigation
some deep mystery was concealed.
and some one connected with the
state administration had something to
Go with ooncealing H.
There has been no orninous silence
IN regard TO the Virginia debt. The
Virginia debt has not been discussed
during the past few months. simply
because there IL nothing new 20 say
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-10-12

At the last meeting OF council n was
definitely decided 60 purch ase an auto
truck for the use OF the MoundsvIIle fre
department.. but the present specinca-
Tons do not SEEK 90 meet with the APP
prevail OF the majority OF council. IL
u said tina the truck contemplated
would be entirely too light TO give any
real service. and 10 II likely that the
committee Will make n change before
the second reading comes before m
council. Two saiaried members Of the
fire department will be necessary with
the purchase OF the new FIRE apparatus
and ~ r. likely that the street in front
or the city building win have 20 be
paved. as the road n not In very good
shape.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-10-12
smUceLERs BROUGHT TO
TERMa

The customs records at New York
show that the number OF incoming
passengers who acknowledge dutIabIe
goods during September was morS
than twice the number Of a year ago.
The better enforcement OF the
customs law has evidently stiIened
many wobbly conseiences. At the
same time. there must be a host OF
Travellers who are still gambling on
their own abilry 10 keep their faces
straight In the presence OF the In
spectors. Loud voices OF lament are
heard from travellers. regarding the
obnoxious requirements OF the law.
and the barbarous reception 10 our
home coming citizens Some Of the
comic papers print heartrending pic
lures about women who are com
PEELED by men inspectors 10 undress
in the publicity OF the steamship
wharf.
But ~ every ono must know. when
"AAN NNhNNHaAhA - W nf NNMfs " NMAfa
place IN a private room before an In.
spector o. the same scr. A rich haul
Of dutiabls goods 10 secured IN this
way from women who have the man.
ners Of society queens and look az
righteous ~ a deacon. An exterior
appearance % sanctity should not be
enough 20 get BY the gate.
Skilled inspectors can usually lden-
tify these perjurcrs a. sight Few
people can silence the teiltale signals
% tWitchlng eyeiids and heightened
color and shaky voice
a general spirit Of prevarioation
selves on large section Of our home
oomers. Every ourist IL supposed 70
declare the number Of parcels Of bag.
gaze he took away with him and the
number he brought home. Citizens
supposed 10 entertain lofty Ideals OF
civic virtue viii advise fellow pas.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-10-12
Removing Flowers.

Although the main beds will be al
lowed 20 remain on the prison lawn IN
GIL the hrst frost. force OF men under
the direction OF Guard Miller have been
engaged this week transpianting some
OF the ch oicer plants 90 the prison green
house. Cuttings are being secured from
all the plants. and will be kept In the
conservatory until the beds are again
replsnted next spring The lawn pre-
sents beautiful appearance and has
been the subject Of comments BY visitors
who have visited tho prison this sum
mar
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-10-12
NATURE AFFORDS PROTECTION
AGAINST COLDS AND PNEUMONIA

Cold. damp rooms are made cory
and comfortable al once. Simply
strike a match and turn the key. We
do the rest. Make application now
for NATURAL GAS service our or
dinance prohibits the opening Of
streets during the winter months. II
you are contemplating the use OF
NATURAL GAS. drop Us a card or
phone. our representative will call.
The Wheeling Natural Gss Co.,
Both Phones $50. 14i7 Chapllne -.
ocShl
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-10-12

The local police were notlaed to be
on the lookout for Dick Riggs who Is
alleged 90 have taken about $50 ard a
cash book from the store OF Guy Nolfng,
situated near the johnson coal works
IN Pipe creek. The local officers kept a
sharp lookout for him yesterday. but
no trace OF him was discovered. and In
ouirfes TO the surrounding cities were
unproductiVe OF results. II is said that
and took the aforementioned
articles while Noling was at dinner lie
Is bad character. and Is suspected OF
several other robberies In the same sec
ton
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-10-12

street Commisaioner Rogers have been
busy this week Inspecting the alleys and
disposal 90 garbage throughout the city.
and complaints have been filed against
several property owners for permitting
uuEanitary conditions % exist on their
property. All the ordinances will be
enforced against theEe nuisancss. and
the city officials are determined 20 have
= clenn-looking set % alleys and vacant
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-10-12

4 new chemical table. fitted with a
number % drawers and cabinets n he
ing constructed NJ the Moore planning
mill. and vill be ready for tho use ~
the class IN chemistry 81 the FIRST %
newt week This new addition g. but a
part - the proposed improvements. a.
The Roard % Eduratlon has apportioned
nearly i've hundred dollars for the new
equipment IN me different studies pur-
sued IN the local schools
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-10-12
KILLED sV FREIGHT TRAIN.
Grafton elsss~orser Meets Death o,
40.

Special Dispatch 70 the intelligence.
GRAFTON. W. Va. Oct. ii-whns
walking the p. q o. tracks 10 his
home, William Euaurt. q giassworker.
aged 40. was run down BY a freight
train and Instantly Killed.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-10-12

Rain interrupted tho lot sale Al the
McMechen car barn on Sept 9th
and many buyers were disappointed
Mr. Joseph Y. Carpenter has decided
TO have another sale next Saturday.
Oct. 1fth Come and try for the
prize and learn how a good home may
be gotten on monthly payments Sale
rain or shine. oci1-j
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-10-12

Of nes and sooI
to his neighbor :, 49, $50 'o~ ~
He found Thoreau
handed
q
smfe
himself
~" -"o'-e' 'e""u'u'
who said to him: -
that
- ~ 49,
had
looked
and fell asleep And later when the
that he had =
copyrtght. 1911. J. rights reserved)
Tomorrow Mr. Edwards will
- N ~
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-10-12
New News of Yesterday


Senator George
concord
I'll nt.toeo town he 10 LOT his
ecce asked senator knownT
NOT hin
returned
he
smcnI
~
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-10-12

Mrs Sam Cunningham md Miss Haxet
Heath were IN Wheeling yesterday visit
ing Niar Hcnth'a father. VIM is coinnned
20 The city hospital recovering from an
ororaflur
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-10-12

ny orotner' judge Redwood Hoar. who Attorney
Ssnera IN oranrs cabinet was OF the few men
whom Thoreeu admitted TO something like personal
umacy: And yet the rotation between them was not
vesy close atnough In The last Of Thoreaus life
ers homo - -
During those years. Thoreau. you know was a vic.
TIM OF consumption AZ my brother and from
nis nome ne occasionally would Thoreau sitting In
an nvahds chair AZ window. Now and then Rock.
WOOD would call on Thoreau and he always made to
feel that his calls were most welcome
One day In early May. 1889. Just about the time
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-10-12

statement. about $50 per mile f. avail
able for the roads in the county.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-12-15
TEXAS MAN DIES AT RUIDOsO.

RuIdOsO, \. NJ, Dec I5.-JOhn 81.
Griffith died at the home OF his sister,
Mrs. r. Bracken.
Mr. Griffith was suffering from par
tiaI paralysis and cancer Of the stom-
ach- He came to this country several
months ago from Victoria, Tex, with
the nope OF being benefited. but grew
gradually worse. A brother at Victoria,
Tex. has been notified of the death and
a reply is awaited before taking any
further steps with the body
Miss Mae Gilmore, who has been very
sick for the past 10 days, Is slowly
recovering.
F. a. Miller has lost his fine bay
mare by death.
Capt. Miller Of Mescalero, y. NJ. is
here visiting F. A. Miller and family.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-12-15

Fine "SevreH" cups and saucers and
plates, at KIine's CuriO Store.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-12-15

Fun measure at southwestern Fuel Co.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-12-15
Ell PAsOAN TO MARRY
DOTGTAg GIRL n

Douglas, Ariz-, Dec. 15.-AHss Pearl
Reed, Of this city, and william Jes-
sen, chief electrician of the shelters at
FL PasO, will be married Thursday even
ing at s o'clock at the Baptist church.
Rev F. T. Walker officiating Mr. and
Mrs lessen win reside in Ell Paso.
J. c. Gatti, Of Clifton, has returned
from the Arizpe district, where he had
been purchasing cattle and hunting
lions. A fine liOnhead and a young pet
fawn were his trophies of the chase.
Seven varieties of beans grown by
farmers near McNeaI were received and
added to the exhibit Of the local cham
Der of commerce Yesterday.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-12-15
LAWMAKERS OF
NEW YORK HERE
Prominent Men Are Guests
Of City and Chamber
of Commerce
OF Commerce

The New York legislative commission
to select a site for the New York build
ing at the San Francisco fair is the
guest Of the city Of Fl Paso and the
chamber of commerce today. The mem
bers were met at the union station by
mayor c. E. Kelly, representing the
city, and C. A. Kline and S c. Aubrey,
representing the chamber of commerce,
when they came in on the regular
Santa Fe train from the west today
At 1 o'clock in the afternoon the
members of the commission were met
at the union station and escorted about
Ell PasO and Juarez in automobiles and
We're for short time guests at the
Toltec club.
The commission is on its way home
from San Francisco, where it went to
select site for the New York state
building for the Panana-Pacific expo
sltion, which is to be held in that city
IN 1915 Speaking OF their visit to san
francisco, senator Thomas II. Cullen,
acting chairman of the commission,
said: We selected a site for the New
hork building to be erected for the
exposition in San Francisco in 1915.
We are particularly pleased that we
were the first commission to do this,
especially as we supported San Fran
cisco for the Panama exposition"
IN the party are senator Thomas H.
cullen who is acting chairman Of the
commission, taking the place of senator
James ]. Frawley, who was called home
from san Francisco on account Of the
death of his father; senator George H.
Cobb and wife, assemblyman Dania F.
Frlsbie, speaker of the New York state
assembly, and his wife: assemblyman
! as. A Foley, assemblyman Geo. Wash
Durn John r. Yale and Franklin
brooks. accompanied by their wives;
Eckford G. De Kay, military secretary
TO governor Dix; Joseph GrandOn. clerk
or the commission; Sterling J. Joyner,
engineer to the commission.
The party will leave over the G. II.
at 1888 Friday night
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-12-15

Just Z Shopping Lays Ill Christmas
of the shopping days before Christmas VIII
probably the At
preparations special
prceaing
you 0 o your Christmas shopping tomorrow.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-12-15
TWO MEN HOLD UP
AND Rob SWITCHMAN

But one robbery was reported to the
detective department Friday morning.
This report came from /. B. Reagin,
switchman for the Southwestern. who
saws that two men in long overcoats
held him up at II o'clock, Thursday
night, forcing him TO give up S11 Rea-
gin was unable to give a good descrip-
ton Of the men. and consequently no
arrests have been made yet
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-12-15
HoU They Stand

LAURA MARYE .4fO9
HELEN STRAUSS 1859
MARIE LEIGHTON .... e33
NELLIE DAVIS .... 745
BARBARA WALLACE 49,. ZAP
GLADYS PRESTON .... TIT
ESPERON 0RTEGA .... 662
FLORENCE CRISWELL ... SAP
CAROLYN DIXON .....- 465
LUCY BOONE ........ 42o
MARY GRACE ANDERSON. 415
ISABEL CR0ZIER ....... 363
MARY K. ANDERSON 49,. 341
GLADYS PRIhM ..--..... BOG
HACHITA PORTILLO ...... 29O
MARY CAPLES ..... 23O
LOUISE KETTLER .... PIG
EUREKA RYAN ..... 2O6
WOODSON .... 1873
VICTORIA TERRAZAS ...... 1856
MARGARET STEWART 49,. 1877
HELEN OLESON ... 112
FLORENCE BRADLEY -. 10
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-12-15
EIGHT Poems KILLED
IN RAILROAD WRECK

Torreon. Mexico, Dec. 15.-While
switching at Italia on the -Hipolito
branch box car containing 20 poems
was demolished. eight being killed ana
u injured the latter being brought to
Torreon.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-12-15
DIE VIEW o. DEVELnPMENrs-

Prom Fl worth ITeN) Star-Teleeram
According to a news dispatch, scarce
~ 200 out Of a possible 5000 eligible
voters over FL Paso way had paid
their poll tax up to the first week Of
the current month. The which is fair
sample Of prevailing indifference most
everywhere. That is not the fway to
let Texas grow.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-12-15
$1.OO Sale Continues Saturday
Doll Contest

From Now On the Standing Of
Contestants VIII Be Noted Daily
So much interest is being mani
tested in the Santa Claus Popu-
larity Contest that we have de-
cided to keep the standing of the
little girls before the public daily.
The following shows you how they
stood at o'clock Wednesday eve
ming, Dec. 18th.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-12-15
Saturday Toilet Articles

Dr.. Graves Tooth Paste, regular
price 25c, for Observation-Disclosures. 1ee
Packers Tar Soap, regular price
25c. for f6c
25c size 'Bathasweet7 for. ....... 19c
S1.00 size ListeriRe for. .-...... sc
S100 size Pinaud's Hair Tonic
Eau de QUininel for. .......--- CSC
soc size Liquid Green Soap for. .3sc
Riker's Violet Cerate, regular price
soc, for .......--.-......-..... 39c
~SanitOr Face Powder, regular
price 25c. for .....-.-...........
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-12-15
SHALL lie FRIDAY MoRNING.

The fire department was called out
on run about o'clock Friday morn
ing to 3711 Bisbee street. Arriving there
It was found that the alarm was Moth
ing more than a chimney fire. No dam
age was done The house belonged to
y. 0. Hughson.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-12-15
CHRISTMAS SUGGESTIONS


From the Toilet Goods Section
Sachet powders of all kinds.
Perfumes in fancy boxes.
Utility jeweh bags at 25c to $3.50.
Travelling cases, rubber lined, covered
with pretty eretonne, at 25e to $3.50.
Blankets and Comforts
Our Basement Bedding Section viii
supply anything needed in blankets
and comforts.
We suggest as an acceptable Christ
mas gift a selection from or large
stock of beautiful down comforts.
In addition to ordinary blankets for
bed coverings, special mention is made
of robe blankets for bath and lOung-
ing robes and dressing gowns. These
come with girdle and frogs TO match
and are suitable for gifts. We have
also a large stock Of pretty crib blan-
kets if YOU are looking for a gift for
a new mother.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-12-15

Children take BALLARD'S HORE-
HOUND SYRUP willingly because it
tastes nice. There isn't a better rem
edy anywhere for children's coughs,
and bronchitis. It's a good
medicine and easy to take. Price 25c,
SOC and S1.O0 per bottle. Sold by Scott
White & Co. three stores.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-12-15
WHICH JUDGE HARPERl

From Austin TEX Tribune.
Judge Harper writes some curious
opinions. Wonder Why7
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-12-15

You can easily sell II Call Bell lis.
The Herald will sell It. No bother. no
formality.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-12-15

Souvenir. birthday and filigree spoons
at KIine's CuriO Store.
Bisbee daily review., 1911-06-07
4 TROOPS WILL BE
 HERE ON THE FOURTH
Big Number of Soldier Boys to Participate in the
 Celebration

Assurances have been given the re ception committee of the Fourth of July celebration that four troops of the Sixth United States cavalry will be in Bisbee on July 4 and to take part in Bisbees celebration of the Fourth. This was the report of Cap tain John C. Greenway, chairman of the reception of the celebration, at a meeting of all committees yester-
 ay afternoon at o'clock at the city hall.
 MT. Greenway also reported that he had invited Governor Richard E Sloan to make an address on July 4 and that the governor had answered very cordially. accepting the invita- ton.
 The fact that Douglas was pre- paring to celebrate the Fourth was brought to the attention of the meet ng, but failed to make an impression, the fact that at Bisbee's last celebra- ton under the "reciprocity' aeree- ment only 3s people from Douglas attended being also brought to tho attention of the meeting. Capt. Green way stated that the c. & As. contri- button of $250 would stand.
 The chairman of an committees viii meet at o'clock at the city hall
Bisbee daily review., 1911-06-07
ERICKSON INSANE
 WHEN HE SU|C|DED
This Is Verdict of Jury Which Sat on Case of Self
 Destruction

Suicide while temporarily insane was the verdict of the jury which investigated the death of John Brick son, the Swede who shot himself a a rooming house op Opera Drive Monday afternoon.
 The jury was called together by Acting Coroner High yesterday after 'oon at o'clock, having viewed the 'ody of the man on Monday after noon.
 Erickson was a native of Sweden and was 2S years of age. He has -elatives at Uron Ironwood, Micn., yho were telegraphed of his death. \ telegram was received Monday night requesting that the remains be shipped to Michigan, but another wire was received yesterday counter manding the request. It is not known yet what disposition will be made of the body, which Is being held at the Palace mOrgue.
 The jury which held the inquest was composed of the following: w. :. Melvin, D. A. Foster. A. \. Me Callum. W. E Foote, Smith Whaley and B. Dazeder
Bisbee daily review., 1911-06-07
MARQUEE HAS DREAM
 WITH SAD CLIMAX
Believed Millennium had Come In Booming House
 Was All a Mistake

Aurelio Marquez, a regular caller at Judge Morris Highs police court. made his appearance as usual yester- day morning. having been arrested and jailed the night before on the charge of drunkenness. Marquez makes a good janitor and when he is fined he works out the amount Of the fine as janitor at the city hall. The usual disposition of Marquez was varied somewhat yesterday by his relation of a dream that he had in the city jail Monday night.
 T dreamed that was at a rDoming house and when I awoke I was Tving on new bed spring. I jumped up and down on the spring to see it was real or if I was still dream ing. Then l looked and saw this Marquez made a correct imitation O jaii bars with his fingers. Then knew I was in again"
Bisbee daily review., 1911-06-07
s1,OOO AS \ TIP IS
 GIVEN BY HOLLOWAY

NEW YORK, June GA large pack age three feet square and about three inches thick when delivered to Dr. s. v. Abel. house physician at the Wal dorf Astoria, was opened and the doctor was amazed to. find it con sisted of nothing but money.
 On top was a layer of five hundred sl bills, and then were uncovered 500 50-cent pieces. A note from J. C.. Holloway of Los Angeles. a wealthy oil man, explained that this was just a way he had of showing his appre- ciation of the good treatment he re- refved at the hotel while stopping there, and asked that it be divided between the doctor and Mir. Stewart the assistant manager of the hotel.
Bisbee daily review., 1911-06-07
DECISION IN WARD
 CASE THIS MORNING
BiSbee Barber Tried on Charge of Passing Bad Checks
 Here

F. l.. Ward, the Bisbee barber who was arrested at Fl Paso last week as a fugitive from justice, was ar raignoF before Judge High yester- day on the charge Of passing bad checks on several local merchants Judge High took the case under ad- visement and will give a decision this morning at II o'clock
 Ward is said to have passed cheeks on local merchants to the total amount of over $50 The complaint on which he was arrested was sworn. to by Mir Hillman. the cigar merchant. It is said that others were stung, but have not the face" to admit it.
 Wand received a little square en- veloped letter from Fl Paso yester- day morning, rom the wife whom he met, wooed and married in the space of two days.
Bisbee daily review., 1911-06-07
S100, 900, GOO BABY IS
 TAKEN ON A VACATION

WASHINGTON. June 6. - Baby Vincent Welsh Mclean, the hundref million dollar heir of the McLeans the most popular young people 1T Washington society. has just bee 'Sken by his doting parents to Be FiaTbor. where they will spend par of the vacation months.
 No scion of royalty has greater care showered on him than this for tunate young American. and his mother. whose belledom wac one o' the brilliant episodes of Washingtov society, appears content to spenf most Of her time in Master Vincent company.
 While Mir. and Mrs. Mclean have not made all their plans. 1t is sai, that they may spend some month abroad in the early autumn.