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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-03-21
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Ins annual convention OF the Mar
sn.h cvunty sunday school associate
opened IN the United Presbyterian
snaren on Third street. yesterday after
noon AT 30 y clock with a song service
leo b. Rev. +. u. FeiIers. pastor OF the
llrst ~ T. church at McMechen. sew
sraI addresses were made during the az
y! prominent speakers from all
parts OF the country. Nearly every
senooi IN the entire country is repres-
ehted w the convention. Last evening
the services were held in the First Al.
= church due TO the fact that the pres
SS,stlan Shurch Was Tar too small TO
hoId the large crowd which is in atten-
esnye. silk nag was presented TO the
.Nuult bibie class which had the largest
percentage or its enrolment present
iast evening. James ID. Parriott presi-
sehe Ot the association Is presiding at
.tle convention and IL being assisted by
nneN. II "A. Riddle. OF Sherrard. who de-
nserSd a splendid address last evening
on the Country Sabbah School" The
session OF the convention will be held
IA tho United Presbyterian church to-
Gay and will be brought to a close this
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-03-21
Grant Court rnhnu

son of Circuit court today and most
or the f-Y Will be devoted to motions
ana a. ments. though considerab bic
CHANGER business may come befor, mia
honor Among the motions to be argued
are those FRO new trials in the cases Of
MrS. Ella Wilson. administrator and Jos.
ManalieS. against the Ben FRANKLIN Coal
company. In which the former was r-nd-
ered a verdict for So 0O0 and the latter
sS'5ou- number OF opiniHs MAJ also
De handed down by the court during the
gay. The session will close the term
Of court
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-03-21

tain will be a contender for the honor
Song.
new garage is being built by Mr.
Jacob Eorn.
Mr. Luther Connolly has purchased n
I cadillac automobile and is constructing
a garage TO d ouse same.
Mr. John Prebler's condition IL not
improved. lie has been confined for tuo
weeks now.
A literary program will he given at
the local schools this afternoon
AIRS. IT, 4. Nolte. OF South wheeling
Was a recent visitor at the home OF AIRS.
Pell. her daughter.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-03-21
FRATERNAL VISIT
Ohio Valley Lodge, Knights of Pythiss
TO Be Hosts to Visiting Mem
bers in This District Tonight.

Arrangements have been completed
for the fratcrnal visit that WIN be held
tonight In Ohio Valley lodge. Knightd
~ Pythias. ia the odd Fellows build
ing. corner Twelfth and Chaplind
streets. Members Of lodges in thid
district viii attend and Il IL expected
that several hundred knights will ID
the guests % the lodge during tha
evening. An interesting program has
been arranged for the occasion, IND
clucing both speeches and musicA.
numbers
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-03-21

V. 4. NJ. MorelH. as administrator OF
Co.. suit FOR $4,000 damages. Scoffedt
died November 2s. 1911, from Injuries
caused four days before when roof Goa
and clay fell on him and crushed him
Negligence Is alleged IN failure 20 place
posts and because OF the dangerous place
he was placed to work in.
Minnie u. Perry VS. A. II. Perry. az
Force granted and restoration to maiden
name OF Evans. Gross neglect OF duty
was the grounds
VIM. Elliott vs.. Efne Elliott. divorc.
granted for wllful absence
Ross !. barrett VS.. John W. barrett
81 al. case reinstated. writ OF rcstitutiod
ordered. Sheriff directed to place pur-
chaser In possession.
Maryan Strupezewska VS.. W1adysleu
Pusizkewvich. property r5sleyined and
t200 damages asked.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-03-21
Yost Funeral To-day.

Funeral services over the remains OF
the late John Yost. who died wednes-
day morning. Will be held this afternoon
az 2sO O'Clock. from the residence OF
his daughter. Mrs. Henry UIlum, on
marshall street. Rev. r. ID. Fellers. pas
tor OF the First n. T. church. will he the
otIlciaung minister Interment Will he
made at the McMechen cemetery
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-03-21

Ihe teacAef- Oi tuv pup4lC schools arc
quite busy the past few days taking a
census OF the pupils Tor the coming
term. All the cnildren that Will be ola
enough TO attend school next year are re-
quested To have their parents register
their names on the list that Will ne pre-
scented 10y the teachers rhc work VIII
lSely be completed by the first OF next
-eei- ~r' g.. +Hssl will then be gwen
out for publication.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-03-21
Nearing Completion.

Inc force or MEN OF the Benwood and
McMechen Consolidated Water Company
which have been Installing the ten new
water plugs in this city have been get
ting IN good time and the work Is hear
ing completion. plug was installed
at the corner of Third and Marshall
streets yesterday evening. There are a
total or eight plugs IN at the present
time ready FOR use and by the first OF
next week the contract viii have been
completed. All the city lacks now Is a
are apparatus TO :ight the fires with
ant VOL organized volunteer fire de-
partments which will sure be forthcom-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-03-21
Work Progressing

W II. Riggs, who has IIr contract Tor
the building OF the addition Of the Baum
berger store on sixth street, Is makiug
rapid progress on the work and the
brick work is fast going up. The build
ing as stated before Will be OF fire
proof construction and will be three
stories high. Baumberger Brothers ma y
add several new lines to their already
lHrge stock of merchandise. makinS this
store one OF the most complete TO be
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-03-21

Nearly all OF the local churches nave
completed their Easter programs to be
rendered either next Sunday morning or
evening. The members Of the FIRST NJ
r. church have prepared a splendid pro
gram for rendition and special music
will be n feature. At the Church OF God
"A splendid program has also been pre-
pared as well as at the Christian church
special services VIII be held. All are
cordially invited to these services.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-03-21

The Associated Charities held a meet
ing last evening at the CITY Clerks Of.
flee in the city building. and made 4
survey Of the work at the end OF the
nrst wear. Plans were made last even
Ing Tor the continuing the work for an
"ther wear and several committees were
appointed to solicit new members and
10 ask the otgcr members 20 renew their
sIh~cripti -. At the end Of this month
a financial repOrt Of the year Will be
published in the local paper This as
sociauon has been In existence In this
cltN Tor the past year and has done a
wonderful amount Of good since its or
EanizatIOn.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-03-21

The hoard Of education % the Tnde-
p ndent School district met last even
Ing at the Central school building ana
canvassSl tho vote cast at the recent
election for school commissioners The
vote was not changed from the original
standing and the two members were de-
clared elected Tho board Will meet
aFain the first MONDAY next month af
Which time "a rev sgrerinfendcut y. i'm he
appoi nted To- nm Tho vacancy caused bv
the res Enation NJ Prof Geo r. Hubbs.
Who goes q" CNirlosfon. whore be has
secured "a pos ifiun.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-03-21

IL was enormously announced a few
days ago that school would not be held
In the local public schools to-day, but
the sessions will be held as usual. II
was first announced that the teachers
would attend the Round Table TO go held
al New Martinsville to-day and to-mor-
row. However. many Of the teachers
Will go to New Martinsyille tomorrow
morning and attend the session.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-03-21

new residence in the SGlaGer addition.
Bin LoEstou and carl HodoCker Of
Moundsvillc were calling on friends here
last evening.
John Patterson. who Is attending
school AT West Liberty. t. spending a
Few davs with friends and relatives In
this CITY.
William Alley has moved from South
Marshall street TO Glendale. where he
Will reside
The plumbers have started work IN
the new First II T.. church and this
completed
Garfield Council. No. 9 Jr. q. T.. 4 NJ.
met last evening and following the
transaction q business. initiated several
members into the order.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-03-21

the old Board Of Trade. the local bust
ness men are being gotten In line. There
Is urgent need Of such "A body In War
wood at present. and IL Is planned to ar
range FOR participation In the West
virginia centenn al and then too. much
can be done Ia the way OF Offering in
ducements TO industries 10 locate mere
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-03-21

The Faster programs TO be rendered
IN the various church OF this CITY arc
all COMPLETED and ready for rendition.
The Baptist church have a very inter
estinE program. also the First ~. T.
church The members of the Calvary
". +. church has been practicing hard
On its program and the remaiuedr ~
the churches have prepared fine and in
fcresting programs
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-03-21

The membcrs Of the local high school
nine appeared at the Fifth street bah
park yesterday evening IN the first regu-
lar practice Of the season. The boys
were given their uniforms yesterday
evening and made "A splendid showing In
them Captain karcher has not a. Vet
picked the regular team for the PLAYING
season. but the same will be made in
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-03-21

Miss Lucille BrefcU ANA Afr. Grant
home
Master Harry Louis sfrobcI son 81
~ y. -frohrl. grocer. or South Warv-ond
lip"ei or h" Dbl reported Co be- much ifn-
81, Audrev BOYD d. 900 az her home on
Naln street
10 ie reported that ar samuel Chris
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-03-21

The choir OF the local Church OF God
are making preparations TO. attend the
convention or the Church OF God to be
held at Wooster. Ohio. the latter part or
next month The choir has been select
ell to furnish the music at the afternoon
and evening sessions OF April 2sth. Rev.
u. -. Tracey. pastor or the local Chlrcn
OF God. VIII also attend the Convention
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-03-21
Heedy Funeral Held-

uneral services over the remains Of
NE tate John j. Heedy. who died last
IIhoay AFTERNOON at his home on
Iourm street. were = held yesterday
HioInlng al nine o'clock at the 81
AaleEs church. Rev. Father Flana-
gan officIated. Intermenf v,as r,sd. =
the Greenlswn cemetery The funeral
was largely attended and many out of
town persons were there
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-03-21
Dirt Removed.

Yesterday afternoon men we're at
WORK cleaning up the mud and debris
which has collected IN tie gutter along
Maln street IN the vicinity or Fifteenth
street This viii beneht this section
OF the town greatly. az with the dry
weather now coming. much dust would
nave resulted n the past his has
N.ru matter or much annoyance as
Win every heavy rain. dirt is washed
from tie hillside. which fills the gutter
TO oN erhOwing
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-03-21

WORK IVES started yesterday morning
70 Cleaning the debris and sheet metal
rom the large hcisting engines at the
farTs nun coal works which was de-
stfoyed By hge early Wednesday morn
ing. a large force Of men have been put
20 work on the job and the same will
DC rushed 70 completion as many orders
are booked ahead and the mine owners
are ANXIOUS To resume operations. New
caoeis have been ordered ana will ar
rive IN lew days and the iron cage.
Whlch went To the bottom will be hoist
ed and Teuafred
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-03-21
Ruilding set.ied

The south half ~ the Roberts building
m = mereTU avenue. which be- being re-
modelled O. be used ~ heaG1u4rfera FOR
The ue'e city and county bank settled
yesterday afternoon when the hraree
and lacks were taken frSul undl the
crentuR The confracfrru Hrs nov fgur-
inR how - brace the building 90 keep
eamr from colo. .slrT 10 De- prUhaff.
thai piece ~ y -urtural iron NAV he
placed along this side Co h.are tho
brick. which arn gradually giving away
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-03-21
Sull Hanging Fire.

no county court Is stili considering
.ne FRANCHISE OF the Wheeling Electric
sVulpahy Tor the purpose OF using the
county roads To string its wires. and
ukn tension towers for the current to
% Drought to this city from Wheeling
~ was announced In these columns yes
oLuaS. through an error that the fran
chIso mai been granted. However the
insurer was laid on the table and the
n.eeunG Was continued until March 2sth
81 which time final action on the matter
VIII likely be COMPLETED
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-03-21

-, Margaret. infant child Of Air a =.
weeks. or k.chlaud Avenue. died this
Sic was but two weeks Of age
Funeral services viii De held tomor-
ruw morning az tie home at 1000
o'clock The body will Le fnferref al
stone Church Cemetery. Elm Grove
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-03-21
Signal system compl.t.a-

Inc new signal system which has been
.noer the course OF construction along
.he INES or the Wheeling Tarction com
IahS nus been completed aud the con.
uuclots no longer have To get of then
gar 10 throw the lights. The system IL
az me working order and is one more
Step toward making the local division
one OF the most up-to-date In this sect
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-03-21

Frank LETTERS. travelling salesman for
the McMechen SHIRT Aaudfac1urInk -.
OF this city. while ON the train starting
on long eastern business trip. beca me
very ia anu was forced to return nome.
Mr.. LETTERS has been feeling bad for the
past two weeks and IL Is doubtful n he
VIII be able TO resume his duties for
several days.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-03-21

Two good sized pays VIII be made this
week. The workers on the dam will
ne paid To-day, This being tie nrst on.
Of the year The Iiltchman Coal 60.
Will pay tomorrow.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-03-21
Conamunlon.

FASTER morning. Communion services
WIZ D." tell % TIE Presbyterian churcn
ana special Faster muse will 10 rem
dered 90 tie evening service prepara-
held this evening
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-03-21

The finishing boys az the Acme chin
ney plant are out on a strike for an inl
crease IN wages They number so and
plant down
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-03-21

Alaitcrs have not suhsidcI here poIitI-
ANY since Tire Democrats have taken
tlalEe NJ the probate Judges office IA
Nulrh Republican was elected Tine
action 10 Governor Cox In filchlna the
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-03-21
WARW00D

All rsFidenis and properly owners Of
North Narwood ara requested to he
present at mass meeting called for
Friday evening at ) o'clock Ia tie Re-
lance Hose House.
\ committee OF six was appointed on
Tuesday evening t. arrange for the
event II is understood that Tie mat
ter which 80 IL DE brought up for dis
cusslou has 90 do with the paving or
usradamisiug 81 Main street from
Twcnty third northwest. the condition
% ne Tpai "a tnis point having become
almost uubnarahle
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-03-21

contest. which promises To- be very in
tcresting. A special efrOrt has been
made and many Invitations have been
sent out bv the members and very
large crowd is expected TO attend.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-03-21

office for the Democracy will be rebuke
at the first election In the future.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-03-21
Marriage Liesnss.
still AEltAtinR.

Thomas g. hckeivey. 20 years and
Myrtle o.. Arnold. 10 years. ~ Toronto
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-03-21

W & l. T. u. r. sfG75 10 Pacific
Coast points Tickets on sale daily
until April 18th
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-03-21

There is move on foot to re-organiz,
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-03-21

c. d. MARBLE has broken ground FOR a
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-02-04
IOWA HOUSE TAKES FALL ou1 ~
MEN FORCING PET
SCHEMES.
PASSES STRONG RESOLUTION
AGAINST ATTACK ON CHAIRMAN
Newspaper Which Referred to Brock
way 40 Observation-Disclosures as
Injurious to Cause Of Good Roads
Arnsy's Commission Bill Passed.

Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines, Feb. 4.-The house took
a fall out Of the political road builders
today by the adoption of resolution
unanimously expressing confidence In
Chairman Brockway Of the roads COM
mittee, and resenting the attacks made
on him here.
The resolution referred to a local
newspaper reference to Brockway as
"reactionary": that the present status
Of roads legislation has not yet reached
the stage Of drafting the BILL hence
all in relation thereto is conjecture 1t
declares the utmost confidence In the
wisdom, judgment and integrity" OF
Mr.. Brockway, and "denounces as un-
lust, unreasonable and wholly unwaf-
ranted" the attack made on him. anc
that such attacks under the guise OF
friendliness to the cause of good roads
have had a larger tendency to hinder
the good roads movement than all the
reacitonary sentiments that have been
voiced"
Arnsy's Bill Passed.
The senate paSseu AIAeS oA
give city commissions OF only three
members the right to order street I'm
provements by two-thirds vote.
Senate Adopts Efficiency Survey.
Efficiency engineers will be hired b5
the state to make an exhaustive study
of the management Of the affairs OF the
state, paying especial attention to the
financial part Of it. The senate TINS
morning adopted a house joint resolu
ton providing this. There was not q
dissenting vote. Allen, Of Pocahontas
chairman Of the ways and means com
mittee. and first man on the john
committee on retrenchment and re-
form. made q short talk. in which ht
urged the adoption nfathes.resclution
'.As, L understand 1t an investigation
Of this kind has not been made since
the state was admitted to the union
he declared. 1T is needed"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-02-04
I MAN OF MYSTERY A SUICIDE.
George p. Mills, Of Marion, Drinks
Fatal Dose Of Acid.

Marion, Feb. 4.-George p. Mills,
man who has been in Marion for about
two years, but Of whom little is known.
committed suicide Monday afternoon
by drinking two ounces of carbolic acid
in his room on the second floor Of the
Teeples House. About the only mo-
tive known for the deed Is that he
seemed to be out Of money. his board
bill having been long past due.
AS near as can be learned. Mills
came here about two years ago. and
has loafed about town ever since,
strictly attending to his own affairs
but he never appeared to do anything
For time he seemed to get money
sent to him, but his wife served
notice Of divorce action on him from
Chicago. and for the past five months
he has not been receiving any remit
tances OF money. tho 1t Is not known
where the former remittances came
from. He. was man Ga years OF age,
had gray hair and a full gray beard.
smoked pipe and was becoming
shabby In his dress. owing to his pow
erty.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-02-04
CHICAGO MANS CLOSE SHAVE.
Insane Barber Threatens to Cut His
Throat While Applying Razor.

Insane Barber Threatens to Cut His
Throat While Applying Razor.
Chicago. Feb. 4-John Holm. y news
paper man, had one Of the closest
haves Of his life yesterday. He was
shaved by Perry E. Hall. a barber. who
constantly discussed the ease with
which he might cut Holms throat.
Holm. convinced that the man was in
sane, jested with him until he could
escape from the chair and then caused
his arrest. ITS fine day" Hall re-
marked as he lathered Holm.
"Uh huh." answered Holm out OF
one corner Of his mouth.
"And it's fine edge have on my
razor today Hall continued. I'm fact
he rested the edge of the razor OF,
Holms Adams apple and went on
''in fact, could cut your throat with
out any trouble. don't believe a drop
Of blood would show on the blade. it's
so keen.' Rg
Maybe not" Holm replied. "but
think how it would muss up the. tow
els"
"Yes. yes." Hall laughed. "Sure. no.
body would BLANC. me, tho. If did
cut your throat, wBuld they?"
ooh. no." Holm agreed, "but we're
old friends, so put 1t of few days.
When the shave was finished Holm
refused shampoo, massage or hair cut.
He hurried out and got policeman.
The BARRIERS sanity will be investi-
gated.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-02-04
SENATORS UNDER FIRE
Charges Of csfrupt Practices Against
West virs'nia so'ens Being 'nvssti-
gated -Aeassed Of Buying Votes in
Lsoisiaturs.

Washington. Feb. 4.-Charges Of cor
rupt practices in the election OF Sem
ators Clarence Watson and William E.
Chiffon. Of West Virginia, in 1911. were
taken up today by the senate commit
tee on privileges and elections. Neither
Mr.. Watson nor Mr.. Chiffon was
present, but they filed a statement
refuting the allegation contained in a
memorial signed by Governor Glass
cock and other West virginians. The
report contained statements by Nelson
C. Hubbard, = member OF the house
of delegates, and State Senator George
w. Bland. in which the latter referred
to allegations said to have been made
by L. G. Sheck. another member OF the
West virsiaiA house. quoted as chars-
ing that he had been given $1,000. and
was promised $500 more. If he would
vote for Watson and Chiffon.
In their reply Watson and Chiffon
repudiated the charges and declared
they were actuated by motives OF re-
;venge.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-02-04
the consistory in 1911 and received his
red hat from the pope In December.
1912.
JAPAN .HARp UP.w
Expenditures for Year Equal 20 Rove.
nuea Of Government.

Expenditures for Year Equal 20 Rsvs'
nuss Of Government
Toxic, Japan. Feb. THE Japanese
budget for this year shows q total or
binary revenue Of $264,s75. 900, and an
extraordinary revenue Of $27,5s5.0Oo
The ordinary expenditures amount to
$211,00o.OO0 and the extraordinary ex-
penditures to ss1 100000. There was
surplus of about $2,700.0o0 from 1912
The allotted expenditures include
$15O,000 for the representative OF Japan
at the Panama Pacific exposition.
The Japanese diet Is to be convened
again tomorrow at noon.
The opposition has threatened to
move for vote Of lack of confidence
in the government. If this II insisted
upon the government Will dissolve the
diet. Prince Katsura will not resign
the premiership but will appeal to the
country to support the new progressive
party he is trying to form.