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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-08-28
MANY CASES
TO BE HEARD
BELMONT COUNTY GRAND JURY
WILL HAVE LONG LIST.
Including Three Murder csse-ThIr-
ty-five Cases In All Are
Now Listed.


The Belmont county grand Jury will
convene September "a at st. Glars
Vile. and will be one OF the most i'm
portant sessions in aeyrs. as there are
over thirty-hve cases on file to come
up for consideration. aud the majority
are ~felonies. The list is made up OF
charges ranging from first degree
murder to assault and battery. and IL
Is expected that there will be about
twenty indictments made for the ille-
gal sale Of liquor. but these are v
made public until after the session of
the grand jury is over.
The most important cases are three
for first degree murder. they being
Mrs. Bycie Guy, who shot and killed
her husband at Stewartsville several
months ago; Robert Scott. who shot
and killed a woman several miles out
from Martins Ferry last spring and
n against Constable Francis Wal
lace. who shot and killed a prisoner
at Pipe Greek while taking hirl to
Jail.
The defendant in the latter case
will likely be discharged as at his
first hearing before a Justice of the
peace he was found not guilty, but al
a later hearing was bound over to
the grand jury.
II is probable that the grand Jury
will be in session for the greater part
of a week.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-08-28
URGES CAUTION
Or. Haskins Brings Out Some Points
Not Thought OF In the Sersm-
Bile for Office.

Dr. T. NJ. Haskins. of the Board OF
Control, has issued the following per
tinent statement regarding the sue
cessor to Mayor Schmidt.
To the Editor OF the Intelligence.
Dear Sir-Ffrst OF all. the mayor,
as well as other members OF the
board. hold their position as a result
OF election by the people. Naturally.
then. the trainers Of the charter felt.
in providing to fill a vacancy in this
board caused by resignation or death.
il should be done In a manner to
again. as closely as possible reflect
the will of the people Council. there
fore. became the logical tribunal. be-
ing the direct representative of the
people: but I'm order that council
carry this out in true spirit II must
be free and unbiased in the matter:
hence the charter wisely provided
that a councilman should not he ell
eible. for the obvious reason the can
6idacv Of a fellow councilman would
appeal As a sort of councilmanic cour
tesy rather than a free. open and fair
consideration OF merit OF men pre-
scnting themselves from the broad
field of general citizenship.
To my mind. there can be no ques-
ton that II the spirit OF the charter
Is TO be regarded. a member OF coun-
Gil IA not eligible TO the mayoralty:
for the mayor Is n member of the
Board of Control and cannot be may.
or without being such member. And
again. for a councilman 10 resign after
getting everything set up for his cleo.
ton TO create eligibility. would. OF
course. be nothing less than n shame
full and veritable subterfuge which
surely no court would fail 20 recog-
niZe as a plain violation OF the spirit
and purpose OF the law.
This is n matter OF great import
ance. for II there Is a question as TO
the mayor legally holding his Office.
the validity Of contracts are brought
into question. and the city's bonds
would find no purchasers. That we
are liable 20 get into a serious diem
ma over this matter with the city's
affairs is evident. The only way 10
minimize these troubles. n council
persists I'm electing one Of its mem
hers 10 I'll the vacancy created ny
the death Of Mayor Schmidt is 20
carry tho matter ~ once into court
for n decision. And this will be
done, THOS. ". HASKfNS.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-08-28

features Of the races. and the lovers
Of the horse will have the opportuni-
~ OF witnessing some grand sport.
In a telegram from Columbus last
evening TO the writer Col. Robert An.
cerson. speed secretary OF the Yves.
virginia Fair Association. said:
Things y looked brighter for a
good meet AZ Wheeling. have talked
with The owners and drivers that are
starting here this week. and the ma
jortty will ship 10 Wheeling"
This means that getaway dav AZ
Columbus will see the owners ship
ping their trotters and PAGERS 10 this
city for the opening OF the fair. BY
Friday noon there will be a large
number Of horses quartered At the
leland track. Saturday and Sunday
viii see all the stables filed. and the
horses will be preped for the vents
the following week.
Frank Hedrick. Of Princess Hal
and Mike Agan fame. has informed
Col Anderson that he will be here
Tor the meet with a large stable.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-08-28

produced yesterday. IL appears that
Dye wished to purchase a horse from
Fisher. and Fisher took the animal to
the Dye home. which is on the Fisher
farm. but Dye was away. Mrs. Dye
claims that Fisher made an indecent
proposal TO her and later tried to drag
her into the house by force but she
succeeded in breaking away from him.
Two witnesses testified that Mrs. Dye
bore marks OF the struggle.
The defendant was represented by
Attorney Charles j. Schuck. while At
torney w. A. Wilkerson appeared for
the plaintiff. Because OF the promi-
nece OF the parties to the suit. the
cas attracted considerable attention.
and the trial was largely attended.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-08-28

Deeds Of Trust.
One deed of trust left for record.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-08-28

frank generally has something good.
and he Will make some OF tho younp.
er drivers step some 20 take the lead
IN the summaries. Mr.. Hedrick gen.
orally heads several summaries on
the Island.
Another veteran who has Joined
The trainers and who will shin 10
Wheeling Is Nat Crist. who raced INC
old horse Eph Cinders for 50 many
years. Mr.. Crist has a number OF
good ones out this year.
Mr. Anderson will return to-morrow
from Columbus and viii at once su.
periniend the finishing touches on tho
barns. The quarters will he in excel.
lent condition and every courtesy ex-
tended 10 tho horscmen.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-08-28
FOUND GUILTY
Sand Hill Farmer Fined For Assault
and viii Appeal Case 70 Crlmi-
nal Court.

At q hearing Yesterday afternoon
before Justice 81 Peace Lee =. pobbs
Randolph Fisher. "a prominent farmer
~ San Iiiil district. residing about
I've miles from Elm Grove. was found
guilty Of attempting 10 assault Mrs.
blanca Dy" tho wife Of n wclIknown
oil we'll driller. also Of Sand TIiIl dis.
tTict. Fisher was fined $40 and costs
or thirty days IN Jail. but gave notice
~ an appeal
Tho alleged oncneo occurred on Fri.
day. July IS From the testimony
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-08-28
Health 10 Wealth.

Healthy people are healthy and hap
Ply: they do their work. cherrily and
tirelessly. OF first importance in
maintaining good health is the having
OF absolutely clean cooking vessels
and tableware. Easy Task soap is a
sterilizer as well as a cleaner. IL
drives away disease germs as well as
dirt. Show your family doctor the in
formation on the wrapper and he will
recommend its use.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-08-28
ADVANCE GUARD OF
RACERS ARE COMING
COL. ANDERSON SENDS TELE.
GRAM FROM COLUMBUS.
Getaway Day at n Ohio City viii
See Horsemen Vending Their
Way to Wheeling.
(BY q. o. c.

They're on
Next week this familiar cry will 30
up from thousands OF persons gath.
cred In the paddock and ~grandstand
At the Island oval. when the trot,ers
and PAGERS will get the word from
Fred Upton. the veteran starter.
Large and classy fields will be the
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-05-10
BAN ON PERSONALITIES

President Taft has placed a ban
upon a personal war upon his oppon-
ent, Theodore Roosevelt, in the cam
paign for the republican nomination
for President. Mr. Taft has request.
ed his manager, Representative Nc
Kinley. to instruct all his lieutenants
and others working in his behalf to
refrain entirely from any methods
whatever that would discredit Mr.
Roosevelt or in any way be consid.
cred of a personal character.
This policy was announced by Ger.
rit J. Diekema, Chairman of the Mich.
igan campaign committee directing
the work for Mr.. Taft in this state
at the beginning of. the work.
The spirit OF fairness which haJ
characterized the Michigan campaign
thus far has commanded the respect
of many who are not altogether in
sympathy with the Taft movement.
The reaction which has become pro.
nouncea during the past few weeks is
greatly stimulated by this method
and Mr.. Taft is accorded an un.
bounded respect for his purpose to
give his opponent-the benefit of q
clean campaign.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-05-10
Where Savings Resulted.

Savings in the method of printing
the paper money of the country have
been made to the extent of 100000
annually, while similar work in the
minis mas resulted in cutting down the
expenses annually to the extent OF
S4S3000. BY using the mails instead
Of the express a saving of 100000 a
year is effected In sending wornout
notes TO the treasury for redemption.
Nearly $4,000 a year is being saved
through improved methods IN handling
the paper on which money and postage
and internal revenue stamps is print
ed. A similar amount is being saved
through closer scrutiny and economy
in printing the stationery for the de-
partment. The revenue cutter service
adds 10 the list a saving of 100000 a
year with increased activities. so also
does the public health service.
I And this story is the strongest kind
Of denial of the charge that Presi-
dent Taft has used the government
employee to further his own political
advantage. There have been eighteen
/ hundred and one unnecessary places
abolished under the treasury depart
ment in the last three years. Five
hundred and fortty-two OF these have
been in the department service In
Washington. None Of those In Wash
ington whose places were abolished
have been separated from the service
by that fact. Secretary MacVeagh
has rigidly adhered to the policy OF
saving the vacancies which occurred In
the department by resignation and
death, and these places have been
filed by those who would otherwise
have been dropped.
The facts above set forth are con-
vincing proof that under the admins
tration of President Taft genuine re-
forms In administration have been &C
complished in bringing the govern
ment business to the most practical
and economical basis In the interest
Of the whole people.
The Washington times., 1912-12-20
Bear Steal Is .. ~
AdVettsed; Old
Buin Condemned

This b the story Of . bear.
Rseeatly . bear wss shipped alive
b ths proprietor si G rsstaa.
rant n WasAlngtsn. The beal's
1se wAs brskss BY ths tssp,
which tact Was ascsrtalDed
sbeut ~ ssns, tine BY aCests
Of ths Aunase Society and IN.
spectsrs si Tie Health Depart.
mont Orders were Issued to
kllI the animal, and . bullet
from The revolver Of . police.
man endel Druin's suffering.
Later the Health Department
found the carcass hanging n
frent Of The restaurant aanked
By the sign "Bear Steaks" Tho
department objected TO the sale
Of the meat for two reasohss the
bear was n . feterisA condition
st the time Of its execution, and
the carcass was not properly
blsd. An Inspector called. Tho
animal was dissected and after
Q liberal application sf kerosene
consigned 70 Tie refuse can. In
The meantime patrons of the
restaurant were demanding
shear steaks" Unwilllng to ex.
plaln The Circumstances Il was
up to the proprietor to obtain
some. This ho did, but not
without considerable trouble
and expense. Now its the rogu.
lar nenu or nothing at this par.
ticular restaurant.
The Washington times., 1912-12-20

theme used In a number, Of the schools
today, and In niany OF the buildings
for the week past tho children have
been taught how Santa Claus 10 re-
placed BY KRIS Kinsle. in Germany; by
the little child Jesus. In France. and by
pabaousl,ka. the old woman. In Rus
ala.
At the Franklin school today a real
German Christmas tree was ornament
ed In q way to make KRIS kinko 40.
prove. II had strings Of popcorn and
little Kuehen" on Il.
In the first grade room of this school
President Oyster. Of the Board Of Edu-
cation. appeared as visitor. over his
protest that his presence might ain-
barrass the children. But he was not
minded.
Girls OF Normal No. had appropriate
celebrations today. In the high schools
sketches were given, Central having q
sort OF comedy with MUSIC ana. Busi-
ness and Eastern each, giving . sketch
Continuing an institution, begun, last
wear. the senior class Of the Armstrong
Manual Training school gave q dinner
All entertainment on the last afternoon
hcfofe the vacation. The entertainment
was for the benefit Of six needy coiored
families recommended by the hssociated
Charities. These persor,s. we're given
dinner, clothing and presents from a
Chri0tma1. tree, Yr u,
The Washington times., 1912-12-20
Grand Master Sees
Columbia Lodge

Grand Master George Gerberich and
his associate grand lodge officers made
their closing visitation to the subordin.
ate lodges Of the District last evening
at Columbia Lodge. No. 10. and nearly
800 members attended. -. J..
A banquet was held following the d.
gree work by tho Columbia Lodge team.
and Mr.. Gerberich was presented with
a silver service by Past Grand Master
Thomas w. Fowler on behalf Of the
lodges.
Among the speakers were Past Grand
Master T.. w. Bradford. OF Beacon
Lodge. No. Is: william T.. Andrews, Of
Columbia Lodge, No. 10: Grand Repre-
Lodge. No. =. and the Rev. W. ]. b.
Thomas. OF Langdon Lodge. No. 26.
The Washington times., 1912-12-20
SHOPPERS THRONG
BUSINESS CENTER
IN EARLY BUYING
Vanguard Invades Stores,
Where Christmas Spirit
Predominates.

lmbued with the merry spirit Of the
season the vanguard Of those Christ
mas shoppers who believe procrsstina-
ton to be thief and therefore deter
mine to shop early" invaded the
DOWNTOWN thorouGhfares and shops to-
day. breaking the monotone OF the
business section with their bursts Of
laughter and words and smiles Of good
cheer. Although few shoppers de.
termined yesterday, despite the drixzly
condition Of the day. to do their Christ.
mas buying. the first ideal holiday
crowds turned out today. the weather
Business did not reach its usual alb.
son being given by business men that
don. %Sess Sesnnns Ss sHnHSt %nsSt and S co
tnuins up, to Christmas eve.
Saturday Will Swell ThEong.
Many persons will not be paid before
saturday, owners Of shops familiar with
the ChriStnias crowds say. and there.
fore the abnormality Of the Yuletide
throngs will not be especially noted un-
til that day.
Those sAhronss In the streets today.
however. the "shop early" enthusiasts.
lent the holiday air to every place their
missions carried them. Riddles toddlinE
1t the sido Of their parents and en-
Enthusiastically blubbering the name of
the patron saint Of the occasion, Kris
kr1nsle and Santa Claus, college boys
days. and numerous Governn,ent EN-
ployes on leave swelled the crowds In
the downtown streets. worked their way
In and out Of shops and stores. and in
all lent an atmosphere Of festivity to
AVApV thln~ aud
The Washington times., 1912-12-20
PUPILS IN CAPITAL \.
SCHOOLS OBSERVE
CHRISTMAS season
Trees, Sketches, and Carols
Are Features of Holi-
day Exercises.

Christmas trees cleaning with vari-
c0lored ornaments frightened sixteen
kinderGarten rooms In public schools
Of the District today ana many another
Christmas tree In hrst or second or
rnra nnns craze s roSms made ylvid the ap.
Of q multitude OF young persons.
The singing OF carols. playing of
sketches, readings on Christmas topics
and similar holiday exercises took place
noon and caused the celebration to be
by far the most elaborate in the history
OF the Washington public schools.
''Christmas In Other Lands" was the
The Washington times., 1912-12-20
DIVORCE ACTION !. !.
IS DISMISSED BY
ROCKVILLE COURT
Desertion, 4 Charge Against
Washington Woman Fails
= .....r r to Fulfil Law.

ROCKVILLE. Nd. Dec. so.-Judge
Edward c. Peter, IN the circc;t
court here. has dismissed the divorce
bill filed several months ago by Frank
II. waitermeyer. " Anns2ol!s, Nd.
against Mrs. Stella Ericksen Walter
meyer, Of Hashingttm. On the ground
that At ,ths slime the I'M kA6 6lI6 WAL
termeyer was not al trcsidssdt ef Ellis
county. the law requiring tiilt when
the defendant n sucn = proceeding is
The Washington times., 1912-12-20
Indianans to Frolic
Around Lighted Tree

Christmas will be celebrated In the
real old.fashioned manner by members
Of the Indiana Society tonight 1t the
Brentano building. r and Twelfth
streets. when there will be an address
by the Rev. Earle Wiley. music and
a Christmas tree.
The Washington times., 1912-12-20

John jackson. colored. Ia in jail here
awaiting trial on =, charge Of perjury.
Judge Arthur M. Mace IN the police
court here yesterday ne gave false tcs.
t:mony In behalf Of Addie johnson. col.
or.d. who was convicted OF = trivial
enense and fined Is and costs.
The Washington times., 1912-12-20
Saves Kitten; May Die.

DETROIT. Mich. Dec. 9o.-PlunR1ng
through the les In the Detroit river.
Andrew Doan, thirty-three, rescucd a
kitten from drowning. Doan Is now ex-
pected to die from exposure.
The Washington times., 1912-12-20

Licenses to marry have been issued
here TO Edward Johnson and Miss Ethai
Carlisle. roth Of Choppers. this county.
and Edward Lewis Burdette, Of CIarks-
burg. this county, and Miss Mary Ines
Thomas, Of Mc1.sne, Va. sa4
The Washington times., 1912-12-20

nonresident, ~ pIaisteN must be n
resident Of tas. 6(Grtx n Which the bill
IL filed. walseffh(yer etAtssd desertiop.
In the Methodist Church at Potomac.
this county. Miss Ruth 3obccca Pumph-
rcy. dasghter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Zacharlah
Pumphrey. Of Gieh. and Havrison
Myers. young farmer Of the Potomac
neishborhood. werC married ut 7:So
o'clock Inst evening", The ceremony was
performed by the .paatot Of tho church,
the Rev. Homer Welsh. IN tho presence
Of a large gathering.
The bride was attended by her sister.
Miss Mildred Pumphrey, - maid Of
honor. EddinGton Deall was best man.
Before the ceremony . reception was
held at the home Of the brides parents,
Oid Immediately sfterwsrd Mr.. s..d
Mrs. Myers left for q trip.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-15
PASKERT, EX-CRACKER,
RANKS WITH BEST NOW

Dode Paskert, former Cracker, is
playing the game of his life this Year
Ever since he was moved up TO the top
of the batting order he has been clout-
ing the ball in all directions
George always was as good a fielder
as anybody and in his present streak
of hitting makes him one of the great
est outtielders in the business He
worked a neat play the other day in
Cincinnati game in scoring from second
on an infield hit He had doubled in
the NTH, when Titus hit a bounder be-
tween first and second Hobby went
over and handled the bail, and F'romme
covered first apparently in time for the
out. but Umpire tombstone called Titus
safe. Paskert saw that the play was
going to be close and that Fromme
would have his back turned to the plate
and would be in no position to turn for
a quick throw to the pan. SO he kept
right on coming He took Fromme by
surprise. and the throw home was too
late to get the speedy runner. Some
base running
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-15
NEWS FROM RINGSIDE,

The portable arena to be used for the
Johnson Flynn fight at Las Vegas has ar
rived and is now being put in place. The
arena has a seating capacity of 17,150
people. The fans sitting on the last row
win be but 81 feet from the ring.
Orders for seats are constantly coming
in through the mail and Urea surer Mark
Lewis is finding it hard job to fill them
fast as they arrive
The largest orders for tickets are COM
ing from different parts of Colorado, the
Firemans home state.
Tex Richard. who promoted the famous
Jeffries-Johnson fight, is promoting a
trans Andean railroad near Argentina
Although reports have been sent out
that James J. Jeffries will referee the
Wolgast Rivers fight next July, Jeffries
says he does not care to be seen in the
ring again, not even as referee. However
he says if no one else suitable can be Sc
cured to decide the winner, he will be
glad to accommodate Tom McCarey.
Although Wolgast is signed up to box
Joe Rivers in Los Angeles July 4. reports
say his manager, Tom Jones. has wired
Promoter James Coffroth in San Fran
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-15

cisco that he will consider a July offer
for Ad to box in Frisco
Joe German is training hard for his
eght-round handicap match with Tony
Capon in Chattanooga June Is. Caponi
had agreed to put the Westerner to sleep
inside of eight rounds.
Johnny Coulon has entered a protest
against the claim that his fight with
frankie Hayes was a fake Coulon says
he was to forfeit the $1,000 guarantee if
he was disqualified. and for this reason
he was boxing cautiously until the ref
cree left the ring, declaring it to be
frame-up. He SAYS after the chief of
police ordered the fight to go on he saw
he could easily put Hayes out so he
rushed in and knocked him cold.
Ed Exnicos, who has been promoting
boxing matches in Nashville, has thrown
up the sponge, claiming there Is no
money to be made in the game in that
city. However, it is likely that some one
else will take over the club and continue
to stage bouts in the Tennessee capital.
The last fight staged in Nashville was
between Yankee Schwartz and Tommy
kilbane, a brother of the famous Johnny.
Tommy used such rough tactics in his
bout with Schwartz that many fans left
the hall in disgust.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-15
Pitches Magnificent Play Like Whnd Behind
CRACKERS LOSING STREAK SMASHED AT LAST

swell chance to beat it. He dashed
away, but just as he reached the
ball it rolled foul. SO Vedder
turned and walked back to the
plate After rolling foul for a while,
the ball changed its notion, rolled
back into fair territory, and Sit
ton was out from Newton to Alb
stein.
Crandall in the fourth inning,
demonstrated that it is possible to
play pretty good ball sitting down.
After Alperman had walked. New
ton snapped one over to Abstein
and Whitley" making a virtue Of
necessity Cor whatever the saying
is to that general effect, romped
on toward second. Crandall came
in fast to take the throw at sec
ond but finding the ground slip
perry he pumped gracefully to a
sitting posture exactly on the bag.
Sitting there, he received the ball
and touched Alperman out as he
slid in.
1t would be poor business to
make any bets that there will be
a game today. 1t rained bloody
murder Thursday night. 1t was
terrific shower that prevented the
second game Of yesterdays double
header Nobody will be surprised
at bad weather today If there Is
much more rain. it's all off.
If there is a game. it will be
started at 2:t5.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-15
FODDER FOR FANS

get by with one handed pitching, with
out mixing up with the two-t listed article.
The man who was thrown in on the
O'Toole deal. Kelly, is proving so good
with Pttsburg that he is forcing Gibson
into the background.
Mike Donlin says the Giants are about
due TO pop. Maybe he thinks that. Maybe
he only hopes it.
Hyatt, the West Pointer secured by
Detroit is to be farmed
They are passing the hat now for the
Richmond cruz of the L, S. league Maybe
by dat Of IN occasional strawberry fes-
tivGL with grand amateur minstrel
show on Fourth OF july night they can
keep the old tub ahoat awhile.
Joe Wood, of Boston, has developed a
he delivers with the same motion as his
fast ball. The combination is said to be
deadly.
Doc" Newton and Doc" sesbough.
Ed Pfeffer has dropped to the Grand
Rapids team of the Central league.
Big old Whitley Guese. formerly Of the
Dixie circuit. has been released by Man
ager Bin Philips also an ex-Southern
Lacquer
The Rochester team did a lot in bolster
ing up the Washington team for the great
race It has been running. II sent Moeller
and Foster there and both are doing help
tul work,
Walter Johnson has rounded out his
repertoire this year with a slow ball and
a slow curve lip to this year the swede
hadn't anything much but speed-and
didn't need II.