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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-09-24
1oads In p.d Condition

The different roads in the country dis
trIct at present are reported To be IN
very bad condition, the National road in
particular, IL claimed to be IN very bad
shape. There are many holes and bumps
IN IL. and with the heavy rains WHEN
have been falling for the past days. the
ROADS are almost impossible at many
places.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-09-24

She saw a hat and like u much
asserted that sumner such
As IL she'd seldom seen before
The hat she liked was IN store
She CHANGED 20 SPY this hat newt day,
But passed 10 BY In scornful way
The hat AZ this time be " said.
Was on another woman's head
Mrs. J. l. O'Conncll IN Judge.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-09-24

viii board a boat and float down the
river TO New Orleans. La. Both young
men are we'll known in this city. and
their friends wish them happy
time on their pleasure trip.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-09-24
WIN Pr,.eh on Prohibision.

Rev. &. +. Bissel. pastor OF the Tia
delphia ~. r. church. will preach next
sunday morning. at the church. on the
prohibition amendment TO the Consti-
tuition The lecture will no doubt he
very Interesting. \ cordial Invitation
- extended to all to attend
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-09-24
Marrlaae Licenses.

John =. Null. Follansbee. and Ger.
trude p. Stocks. Follansbee. Detmer
= shannon. Follansbee. and Clara =.
Elcesser. Wellsburg.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-09-24

Mis Grace Wictham was a Whcci
ina visitor yesterday
Tho BROOKE County Republican
Club will hold n meeting az thcir
headquarters In tho Gnchrlst tundint
on Tuesday evening a. Z 30 AT
Members and others are urgently ro-
quee'ed ~ DO prr7cnt There VIII Do
important business 10 trnrsact At
every meeting n This club from now
on until November r
The Shakespear Club met AZ tho
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-09-24
Ever See Anything
Like ZEM0 for
Pimplss7 No, Never!
surpriseYOurseIfb by Buyinea 5cBOt,is

Good gracious. look at thati DID
you ever see such a difference In a
few hours ZEMO IL certainly a mar
Vel " there ever was one" This r.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-09-24

Frank jefferson and Gerald Con
ners have completed arrangements
and will leave this morning for Par.
kersburg By rail. from where they
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-09-24

some oil property for the Hoffman
OF, Co.
George Travis. of Brownsville. O..
was in the city to-day. attending to
business matters
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-09-24
LOTS OF BEAUTIFUL, GLOSSY HAIR,
NO DANDRUFP---26 CENT "DANDERINE''

iTeHEs AND 70 FULL oANoaUFF- -oASoGRiSE-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-12
CALLED SYNTHETIC MILK"
Scientific Effort Produces Liquid Su-
perior to Animal Product.

NEW YORK, October 12.-Synthetic
milk is the latest product of the chemical
laboratory. The new milk is the d:scov-
cry oft hree German chemists at Frank
fort-on-the- Main. 1t is the same color
as the animal liquid and scientists &C
counts of the discovery assert that it is
more nourishing and more easily assimi-
lated than the cows product.
The artificial milk is composed entirely
of vegetable ingredients. digested by ma
chinery instead of by the cow, and is
said to keep sweet longer than ordinary
milk. It's strength. it Is said. can be
standardized for the use of family, in
FAINT or invalid. According to the reports
which have reached this city. the new
product can be profitably manufactured
to retail at u cents a quart
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-12
WINS CUTTER RACE.
Batt!eship South Carolina Crew Vic.
tor in First Event.

NEW YORK. October PA smooth
course gave promise Of fast time in the
three races for naval militia crews on
the Hudson river today The battleshps
and cruisers New York, New Jersey.
South Carolina. Pennsylvania, Massachu-
sets. Ohio. Maryland. Connecticut,
Michigan and Minnesota entered crews.
The first race was for senior ten-oared
cutters for the Joseph Thai trophy.
Other races were the ten-oared cutter
race for the New Jersey trophy and the
six-oared whale boat race for the New
York trophy Lieut.. Stanford C. Topper,
the fleet athletic officer, was referee.
The South Carolina crew easily Won
the first race twenty boat lengths ahead
of the New York crew. Ohio was third
and New Jersey last. The race was for
two miles.
The South Carolina won this same race
last year. with the New York second and
the Ohio third.
The final heat in the mile whaleboat
race between crews from the New York
and the South Carolina was postponed to
$50 pm. today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-12
FIRE INSURANCE RATE CUT.
San Francisco to Get Relief From
Present Charge.

san FRANCISCO. October l2-Fire
insurance rates prevalent here in 1905.
the year before the big fire, are to be
restored. thereby effecting a reduction
from the present rates Of more than p
per cent.
For several months Mayor James ROlpil.
jr.. has been negotiating with the local
board of underwriters to reduce the rates
and a compromise committee was chosen
to adjudicate the matter. The committee
decided yesterday in favor of the city.
AS result of its ruling. San Francisco
it is estimated. will pay million dollars
less in insurance premiums next year. In
addition upward of $4,000 is to be paid
to policy holders by the Insurance com
panies in return premiums.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-12
RACE TRACK CASE HEARD.
Court Reserves Decision in Laurel
Liquor Selling Case.

Special Dispatch IN The Star.
ANNAPOLIS, Md, October 12.-Argu-
ment on demurrer in the mandamus
proceedings involving the legality Of
the sale of liquor at the Laurel race
track was heard by Judge Brashears
in Anne Arundel circuit court this
morning. ecision was reserved.
George w. Former was petitioner He
sued DIR. George Wells, clerk of the
court, because that official declined to
issue him a LICENSE under article So
section %. of the general laws Dr.
Wells contended that the county local
option laws superseded the former
That was the point argued by States
Attorney Nicholas II. Greene today
Frederick Dallam, counsel for the
petitioner, contended that the old law
could not be repealed by implication.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-12
LARGEST LOBSTER EVER.
Huge Catch Reported by a School
bow Fisherman.

NEW ROCHELLE, n. Y. October H.
The largest lobster ever caught in Long
Island sound is on exhibition here today.
1t was hauled in near Huckleberry Island
by Ralph King, schoolboy fisherman.
The lobster, from the end of its feelers
to the end of its tail. measures nearly a
yard Each feeler is seventeen inches
long.
One claw is sixteen inches long and
twelve inches I'm circumference. The cir
conference of the body is fifteen inches.
The whole lobster weighs eighteen
pounds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-12
PLANS FOR REORGANIZATION.
Announcement Made Regarding the
Toledo Railways Company:

NEW YORK. O-toSer u Announces
merit was made today that "A plan for the
REQ. ganiza zion of the aft us OF tie Toledo
Railways and Light Company has ben
definitely agreed upon by the committe"
representing the bondholders, secured
creditors and stock holders of the COM
pany.
The plan, proposed. is to be imme-
diately effective and not only takes care
of all present cash requirements of the
company. but provides resources for inn
provements. betterments and extensions
i'm the immediate future to the extent OF
S2.oO0O00.
The new company will take over the
bonds and other oblig atoms and liabili-
ties Well as the capital stock of tie
Toledo Railways and Light Company. to-
2ether with the securities ~ the Maumcr
Valley Railway and Light Company. the
Toledo. Ottawa Beach and Northern Rail
way Company. the Toledo and Western
Railway Company and the Adrian Stree
Railway Con- DanN.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-12

ington III feet above
Penna. Ave. one of the
two highest elevations in the en-
tire city and within few min
utes' car ride of the business and
shopping center.
Here we have continued to sell
the homes faster than the builders
could construct them. 1t required
an extra force of builders to be
able to begin to meet the demand
for these homes this fall. But
very few now ready for immedi-
ate occupancy are yet for sale.
They should be seen at once.
You become the owner and
take immediate possession inn
mediately upon the payment of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-12
WAR ON TYPHOID FEVER.
Assistant Surgeon Lumsden Con
cludes Work in Cedar Rapids.

Passed Asst Surgeon l.. L. Lumsden
of the United States public health service
reported, to Surgeon General Blue today
by telegraph that he had finished his
work in connection with tine suppression
Of an outbreak of typhoid fever at Cedar
Rapids, Iowa, and was returning to this
city.
DIR. Lumsden reported that the out
break was not extensive. but that it was
extremely serious. He found that ty-
phoid was being spread up and down the
Mississippi by the river steamers. As
soon as he reaches Washington he will
prepare a complete report on the work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-12
INQUIRY COURT NAMED
TO INVESTIGATE DEATH
Corp. AIonzo Gray of U. S.
Army Killed by an EIec-
trio Car.

\ court of inquiry. headed by Lieut.
col. Franklin O. Johnson, 18th United
States Cavalry. was appointed at Fort
Myer today TO inquire into the tragic
death last night of Corp. AlOnzo Gray,
.;attery f, Sd Field Artillery. who was
struck by an electric car while returning
from the rifle range at Edsalls, Va, and
who died within few minutes after
being received at the post hospital at
Fort Myer.
Corp. Gray, with Private Diggs of the
18th Cavalry Band. went 20 Edsalls yes
terday. Both were mounted. and the
return trip to the post was not begun
until so late that darkness had fallen
before they reached the vicinity of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-12
TWO STEAMERS AGROUND.
Result of Violent Windstorm Which
SWent Great Lakes.

DETROIT, Mich, October 12.-The Big
steel steamers George w. Perkins and
Rensselaer, are hard aground as the re-
result of the violent windstorm that swept
the great lakes last night and today. The
Perkins, loaded with iron ore, is held fast
near Mission point. Mackinac Island. The
vessel lies in sheltered position and will
not suffer from the gale now raging but
it is thought she will have to be lightered
before released.
The Rensselaer, is aground off Am
herstburg, in the Detroit river. She is
not believed to be seriously damaged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-12
Our FREE AUTO Service
Building Permits.
The following building permits were is

The following building permits were is
sued today:
To A. c. Moses, to build four two
story brick houses from 1874 to 1850
South Carolina avenue, southeast archi-
tect and builder. Fl. r. Howenstein; esti-
mated cost $4,000.
To Anna l.. Lukei, to build dwelling at
1923 Madison street northwest; architect,
A. S. j. Atkinson: builder, r. F. Lukei:
estimated cost. $31O
To A. c. Moses. to build three two
story brick dwellings, from 1852 to 1856
South Carolina avenue southeast: archi-
tect and builder. H. r. Howenstein; esti-
mated cost. $1,000
To Ella j. Palmer. to repair dwelling at
800 V street; estimated cost, $500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-12
WILL LEARN HOW TO SAIL.
Naval Cadets to Take Cruises on the
Brig Boxer.

Naval cadets are to be made masters
of the almost lost art OF sailing a square
rugged sailing ship. The brig Boxer is
to be utilized for this Instruction
The brig il now at the navas training
station at Newport. She will be brought
into Chesapeake bay for the series Of
cruises that the Naval Academy authori-
ties are arranging for.
Lieut.. X. q. Castleman will command
the Boxer. Detachments of midshipmen
will be taken out into the bay and given
practical experience in sailing tactics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-12
ZAPATISTAS KILL TWENTY.
Federal Soldiers and Citizens Die in
Vale de Bravo Attack.

MEXICO CITY. October 12.-Twenty
federal soldiers and citizens were killed
by Zapatista rebels in an attack on Vale
de Bravo. near Toluca, in the state of
Mexico. several days ago.
The news of the fighting reached the
capital only today and the report says
that the small garrison and the towns
people made a stout resistance until the
arrival of Gen. Felipe Angeles with REIN
forcements of federal troops. The rebels
then fled, carrying their dead and wound
ed with them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-12
CHURCH FOR THE CHILDREN.
Plans for Undenominational Services
in Louisville.

LOUISVILLE. Ky. October 12-Plans
have been perfected here for the estab-
lishment of an undenominatonal church
for children. all services to be conducted
with special view to adaptation to the
child mind. Children's songs will be sung
and the choir will be composed exclusive
Is of children. Sermons will be taken
from incidents in the life of Christ and
will be illustrated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-12
PARCELS POST CONVENTION.
Agreement Reached Between Domin.
lean Republic and United States.

A parcels post convention was conclud-
ed today between the United States and
the Dominican Republic. reh agreement
which will become effective as soon as
the President approves it, provides a
parcel rate OF IL cents pound. with a
weight limit OF eleven pounds.
The United States has parcels host
agreements W III forty-five foreign ep.u-
tries and Postmaster General Hitchcock
is negotiating with four others for the
extension of tie service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-12
At Warder and Newton
Streets NV.

II ERE we have the home of
the model kitchen. And
every other room is a
model of excellence. 1t will ap-
peal to you as it has appealed to
those who have already bought.
Some exclusive features of this
home, in addition to those of the
model kitchen, are the open fire.
places in the parlor, the glass CO.
lonial doors that separate the hall
from the parlor and the parlor
from the dining room, wall deco
rations of the highest type, and
bathroom complete in every de-
tail, including such features as
glass and nickel towel rods,
needle shower baths already in
stalled, etc., an attic over the en-
tire house that will keep the house
cool in summer and warmer than
it would be otherwise in winter,
and a particularly good place for
storage.
The cellar is as remarkable in
its way as any of the six rooms
and bath, having a front and rear
entrance, and, in addition to be-
ing equipped with perfect heat
ing plant, it contains a model
laundry with stationary tubs, etc.
The price Of this home is from $3.9zs
to $4,25o. A cash payment of 5000 ell
titles you to Our easy payment terms OF
$32.5o per month.
And don't overlook the advantages oi
the location. as these homes adioin lie
beautiful grounds of the Soldiers Home.
To inspect these homes take any 9th street
car. get off Park road and it is but
moments walk (east) to Warder and Newton
streets--the location of the properties.
looking the beautiful grounds OF the Soldiers
Home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-12
FAv0Rs VICE SEGREGATION.
Chicago's Mayor Asserts That Re.
sorts Cannot Be Abolished.

CHICAGO, October 12.-Mayor Harrison
declared himself to be in favor of a seq
regated vice district in response to a re-
quest yesterday from a local civic body
for statement.
Il would like to see the city cleaned up,
but for one believe that il is much bet
ter to have restricted vice than TO drive
tho persons who haunt the districts into
our residential neighborhoods.
1T never has been proved that these
places can be abolished. In London you
can't walk block in the business district
without being accosted by women. It's
the same on Broadway. in New York, or
ii was the last time l was there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-12
FUNERAL OF F. M. CISSEL.
Services for Realty Operator, Found
Dead. to Be Held Monday.

Funeral services for Frank NJ Cissei
real estate dealer, VINO was found dead
on the Ridge road yesterday morning
will be held at his home, OH Rhode Is
land avenue northwest. at II O'Clock
Monday morning The services will be
in charge of Columbia Commandery and
Lebanon Lodge. F. A. A. NJ. and Rev. J..
Howard Wells. pastor Of Mount Vernon
Place Methodist Episcopal Church South.
will officiate The intermeut will be In
Oak Hill cemetery. @
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-12
REGULARS RESTORE ORDER.
Ten Thousand Mutinous Chinese
Troops Deserted by Commander.

Annoy. China. October 12.-The army of
over -OOOO mutinous troops commanded
by Gen. Pung has been oyerawed by the
arrival of force of 5000 government
troops from Marking.
Gen. Pung, who had threatened to sac
rifice European lives at FoOchow unless
his demand for a large sum of money
was acceded to by the authorities, has
deserted his men and has reached here
on the way to Hongkong.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-12
ENDS FORTY YEARS SEARCH.
William Berry at Last Finds Fathers
Alleged Murderer.

ATLANTA. Ga. October 12.-William
Berry of Alabama ended a forty-year
search for his fathers alleged murderer
last night. when he took into custody
here Freeman Long, cOlOred. Berry was
nine years old when he vowed to hunt
down Long. who escaped from Jail In Ala
bama while on trial for murder Recently
Long filed a petition for a pension for
services in the Union army during the
civil war. When Berry learned of the ap-
piicat!oA he secured reauisition on the
Goyerno1 of Georgia, which was granted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-12
1--WE DO the Home Selling Business of Washington -
At 18th & Perry SITS. NV.

At 18th & Perry SITS. NV.
THIS firm is responsible for
the great development of
18th street NV. We refer
particularly to that refined resi-
dental section known as Column
bia Heights. Over $50 homes
have been sold by us in this sec
ton. Out of all these homes we
have been told time and time
again that we have reserved the
greatest value until the last.
If this is so it was not lnten-
tional-but merely the improve
ment that time and experience
have given us. Certain it is that
here is home value unsurpassed
in this section.
One of the most remarkable
facts about this home, and the
fact that should appeal to you, is
that a cash payment of but $500
is required to secure immediate
ownership and possession. The
balance can be paid in amounts
that we guarantee to you to be
less than such home would rent
for.~
These are the homes of hard
wood floors upstairs as well as
downstairs : your choice Of hot
water ,.or hot-air heat-hreplaces
in both parlors and dining rooms
homes with extra deep front
terraced lawns and extra deep
rear yards-four porches.
TO INSPECT-Take any 18th
street car going northwest. Get off
at 18th and Perry streets and you
are right at the properties. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-12
WHEN A MAN Is TWENTY-ONE.
Reaches His Majority the Day Be-
fore His Birthday, Attorney Says.

CHICAGO. October PA man Is
twenty-one years old the day before his
twenty-first birthday anniversary and is
entitled to vote on that day. according to
an opinion given here yesterday by
Charles III. Mitchell. attorney Cor the
board of election commissioners Mr..
Mitchell instructed the board that all
male residents OF Chicago whose twenty
first birthday anniversary fell on Novem-
Der 8 this year are entitled to register
and votn November il they are citizens.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-12
Planning to Get Boat.
Publicity Promoters Meet.

ROCHESTER. N. Y, October H.
About 1000 advertising men of Detroit,
Cleveland. Buffalo and Syracuse invaded
Rochester today. The Buffalo, Cleveland
and Detroit publicity promoters brought
the mayors of their cities with them.
These men are members of the advertis-
meeting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-12
Will HOLD A MEETING
TO PLAN OYSTER INQUIRY
Commission Is Invited to Talk
Over Investigation at Bu-
reau of Chemistry.

The commission appointed by the gov
errors of Maryland and Virginia to make
a new investigation of alleged pollution of
at the bureau of chemistry of the Depart
ment of Agriculture to plan the work to
be undertaken before starting for the
oyster beds of the lower river.
Today Or. Doolittle, acting chief of the
bureau of chemistry, suggested to Repre-
sentative Parran. chairman of the joint
commission, that it would be advisable to
have the comm ssion hold a meeting be-
fore actually beginning their investiga-
ton. DIR. Doolittle suggested that the
work then could be outlined and that in
this way much time and effort would be
saved. He invited the commission to
meet at the bureau of chemistry.
Planning to Get Boat.
DR.. Doolitt.e a'so reported TO Mr.. Par
ran that the Department Of Agriculture
had been unable to get the use of a gov
eminent boat 10 take the commission to
the lower Potomac preventative Par
ran will make every effort. however, to
get the Use OF the Maryland state fish
cries steamer, Gov Thomas, forthe COM
mission.
Tine shellhsh commission of Maryland
plans to use the boat next week for a
day or So but the exact date had not yet
been decided. The joint oyster investi
eating committee will, therefore, be
unable to definitely set the time for its
trip until word is received from the she'll
fish commission.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-12
Horse Becomes Frightened.

~ The two men started to cross the
electric line near the Fort Myer and Co.
lumbia station, Gray's horse became
frightened at the glare of the headlight
90 an approaching car. and II Is believed
that in trying to keep the plunging animal
in hand Gray sa we'd on the bit with sum-
cient strength to break the curb OF the
bride.
The RAPIDLY moving car struck the ami
NAL and its rider with terrific force. KILL
ing the horse and injuring Gray SO badly
that as stated, he died a short time later.
Private Diggs. in his report of the acct
dent said il happened so quickly he was
ma nIe to give additional particulars.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-12
FOR PRISON REFORM
Superintendent of Workh0use
Suggests Elastic Sentences.
WOULD AMEND THE CODE
Asks That Places Be Provided for
Paroled Offenders.
ALSO DESIRES NAME CHANGED
District Farm" Title Proposed for
Occoquan, Which Makes Good
Money Showing.
ALSO DESIRES NAME CHANGED

Recommendations that the criminal
code be amended to provide that pris-
oners committed to the work shall
be sentenced for period of not less
than thirty days nor more than two
years and that before a prisoner is re-
leased upon parole a position be pro
vided for him for at least six months
during which time he will be under
the supervision of an officer of the in
stitution, are contained in the annual
report of w. III. Whitaker. superin
tendent of the District workhouse, at
Occoquan, submitted to the Commits
sioners today
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-12
Enlisted From Illinois.

Corp Gray enlisted from Sycamore, Ill.,.
and the records of the War Department
show that his wife and ten-year-old son
live at Laurel Md. but at the fort II was
stated by his comrades that Grays Vile
resides in Washington. and that son
was born TO them one week ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-12

1t pays to read the want columns of
The Star. Hundreds Of situations are
filled through them. *