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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-04-18
MINIMUM WAGE FOR MINISTER'S.
Was Subject Considered To-day at New
England M. E. Conference.

Maiden, Mass, April ls.-The consid-
Grafton of plan for minimum wage
for ministers, commended by commit
tee of the laymen's association yester-
day, was set for to-day's sessions of
the New England Methodist Episcopal
conference. Appointments for the coming
year viii be announced Monday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-04-18
HUERTA'S REPLY
CALLED EVASIVE
Deciphering of 0'Shaughnessy Dispatches
Show That the Mexican is
Quibbling Over Terms

Washington, ID. c.. April ls.-Huer-
tas reply to the latest representations
of the United States was described by
officials to-day as unresponsive. As
Charge 0'Shaughnessy's dispatches were
being deeiphered, it became known that
there was more quibbling over terms.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-04-18
HEAVY LOSS BY FIRE.
And Suffragettes Are Held Responsible
at Belfast. Ireland.

Belfast. Ireland, April lS.-The Bel
fast corporations tea rooms in Bellevue
gardens were destroyed to-day by fire.
with a heavy loss. The police believe
the suffragettes are responsible.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-04-18
Weather Forecast.

Unsettled tonight and Sunday. prob.
ably rain except generally fair in Maine;
warmer tonight in New Hampshire and
Vermont; moderate south winds.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-04-18
WILSON FLATLY REFUSED.
Suggestion for Simultaneous Salute" to
American Flag.

Washington, d. c., April ls.-Presi-
dent Wilson fatty rejected General
Huerta's suggestion for simultaneous
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-04-18
WASHINGTON.

Mrs. f. A. Warner has returned from
Boston with full line of millinery.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-04-21

marily TO secure the assessment OF in
.shkioie property and 20 large extent
tne TAX laws have been successful
borrower. the assessment OF property IN
ohio county In conceded BY the tax
tire state.
Undoubtedly Assessor Hanke wouli
do all In his power 20 secure proper a..
sersment OF all property In the county
put IL II TO be remembered that he mas
only limited time In which 10 do his
~ork. and but n small force or assist
ants IL II not likely that there will
.. rreat Increase shown on the tax
In his opinion he considered thu,
economies could be enforced in the city
administration. During the past six or
seven years. he sale. sala rfes have been
increased and new Offices have been
created, ~ the present payroll be com
ago. u would be found 20 be y2o. 600 or
sxs,VoO more now. For much of n the
city mas gotten good service Reduc-
mons might be made. He advised ina,
the payroll be taken up and eNnrnfne.l
also the work done. and decided reduc-
, uons may be made. but not In any par
The report OF the board OF contro, IN
ssek".a 10 the cost per arc lamp per year
TOT the city was read and filed and a
N1te OF thanks extended to the board
=, control The report showed that SIG
year 1919 to 1918. The cost OF opera-
ZION per ledger was s31.5s3.sS. The
amount OF free light furnished hy
wheeling tlectric company for the year
enning FEBRUARY IS. by meter only less
All discounts. was s3.sOs.ss
VII be held Monday evening at 7:so
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-04-21
HAD LUNG TROUBLE
AND EXPECTED TO DIE

with the civilized world anxiously
seeking specific for Lung Trouble the
number OF recoveries brought abou:
through the use OF Eckman's Alternative.
a medicine for Throat and Lung Trou-
bles, Is attracting universal attention
FOR fifteen years Eckman's Alternative
has been used and the reports of recove-
Indicate that this medicine Is doing =
vast amount of good. Read this.
30 n. St, Keyser, w. Va.
"Gentlemen;-I was taken sick in Nov
ember, 1908. with a very bad cold and
dizzy spells. The doctor then pronounced
my case as Malaria Fever grew stead
lily worse. Had two consultations held
over me. and the verdict was thar fbe
fever had affected my lungs and that nv
case was hopeless: only gave me two
months to live. My physician had tried
most all kinds OF treatment and none did
me any good. so he asked my husband N
he objected to him trying a proprietary
medicine SO j began on your Alternative
was In bed from November 30, 1908, ur-
III February 25, 1909. and was thought
dying several times. To-day am
healthier ana stronger than ever.
(Signed) MRS. n. X BRTLFY.
lAbove abbreviated: more on requertD
Eckman's Alternative has been proven
by many years test 10 be most effica-
cious in severe Throat and Lung Affec-
tons, Bronchitis. Bronchial Asthma
stubborn Colds and in upbuiiding the
system. Contains no narcotics poisoDs
or habit-forminR drugs. Sold by ieedinr
druggists. Write the Fckman Isabora-
tory. philadelphia. Pa. for booklet tell
ing Of recoveries and additional evil
dence.-Adv.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-04-21
THREE HORSES J
BURNED In FIRE
8iass Discovered at Has o'ciock-Bs-
isvsd To Navs Been of Incsn-
diary Origin

Fire started last night about II
o'clock In the stable OF the Foose estate
At the corner OF Twenty-reventh and
Locust streets. and within an hour the
building was total wreck. Three
horses belonging 10 Miller. junk dealer.
with the building will make a total loss
OF probably $500.
Boxes So and 81 were pulled at I1:1s
O'Clock and within a short time the de-
partments had arrived but the blaze had
BY that time gained such Roadway that
they had TO devote the most OF their
time TO protecting the other frame build
ings near the stable. A house belong
ing TO chas. Mckinley. which was with
scorched and new Misunderstanding will
be necessary
Chief Rose stated this morning that
the slowness In turning In the alarm
caused almost complete destruction OF
the building and miKht have cost the
loss OF several houses in the neighbor-
hood. Three bumpers. the Niagara
Eighth Ward and Atlantic were used
on the blaze. but a had gained such
Roadway that they failed OF their pur-
pose. Eight streams were used The
boys worked hard but were handicapped
The stable was ~ frame and con-
siccrcd a good one. while the horscs
were OF TIC. heavy draft type. Their
smoking bodies mad quite stencil
about the blaze. Chief Rose stated
that the exact cause could NOT b.
be carried on Immediately. When the
hrc was nrst discovered IL was burst
Ing through the doors and windowa
lighting up the block. The fact that
IL burned rapidly made IL appear that
some incendiary had GOT In his work
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-04-21

would act until tomorrow. Inasmuch
a. the Atlantic feet will each Tam
pieo Wednesday forenoon. the ad-
minlstration wanted the resolution
passed. 90 that tomorrow might be
occupied In a completion OF orders 20
the feet
Secretary Garrison insisted in his
talks with callers to-day that no or
ders had been issued TO the army for
aggressive action. but that his de-
partment merely had taken steps
deemed prudent IN the emergency.
briEadier General Mills. IN charge OF
militia affairs. had telegraphed TO the
various states for Information about
militia TO BE- used as volunteer forces
In cases Of necessity. and arrange
ments were being made with msr-
chant steamship lines 20 charter ships
for transports.
Secretary Garrison announced that
II the army were used IN enforcing
the demands on Huerta. Major Cen
eral Wood. whose term OF chief OF
STAN expires this week. would 20 20
Texas TO take charge of the situation.
General Wood said that should the
army be required to move before he
could reach there Brigadier General
Funston would be In command of the
army forward movement
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-04-21
REVENUES OF
CITY DISCUSSED
A. w. PAUL. OFFERS REMEDY
FOR GETTING MORE MONEY
IN WATER DEPART
MENT.
City Finance Commission Votes To
Raise Price 20 Consumers With
Minimum on Meter Serv-
- ice.

The members OF the city finance
commission met yesterday evening at
O'Clock in regular weekly session
at the mayors Office in the city build
ing.
One of the chief points brought
out was how to increase the revenues
OF the city and how 10 decrease the
expenses Of running the city govern
ment after the first day of July.
The water question OF the city was
taken up and discussed at consider
able length 90 10 how much revenue
might be derived from this source. a
very Interesting report compiled by
a. W. PAUL was read and discussed
as TO how the scheme for raising
more revenue from this source might
be worked out. Mr.. PAUL took the
report OF the seventh ward, which is
regarded as official, in which 10 work
out approximately the question OF
raising revenue for the whole city.
According TO his report the total gross
charges made by tho city for water
would be tif5.000. less charges esti-
mated to the domestic consumers
OF $4,000 and the amount charged 10
others than domestic consumers
would be $4,000. The total domestic
use 81 water would b. 7S7.OOO. 600 fsi-
Ions per yer. which would yield $40 o.
200 end the amount estimated thnt
would be used from all other consumers
wan 5.0SS25o.0eo gallons or S25Obs
The totel number OF gallons Of water 20
be used per YER would he 5.Sf2 ESQ 600
gallons per year or = total OF siG5 900
In taxes.
\ motion made by Mr. PAUL that all
consumers other than domestic or prI-
veto be raised - per cent. and that a
minimum be put on al water run
through meters was paesed
Mr.. ogden Talks
Mr, IT, G. ogden. VINO was present on
Invitation Of the commission made n
rev remarks on the nnpncial situation
expressing az HE opinion. that n rs
not wise 10 expect too much IN an in
crease on intangible property by the
asscFror Dtffiruffv ~ retff,s, H.,
tangible property on the tax duplicate
- ono OF the problems which framers
OF the tax laws have 20 meet every
where The purpose Of the tax laws
adopted In 1904 by the state. was pri-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-04-21
WILSON GREETED
tcontinued Prom FIRST pag..)

ure hoped to clear It tomorrow for
conference.
Consideration OF the Joint resoIu.
ton TO carry out the Presidents Dur.
sose OF enforcing the demand on
Huerta occupied the attention OF the
two Congressional committees in
charge OF foreign affairs. and the bill
soon was reported to the House, but
was held up in the Senate commit.
tee to await the action Of the other
body. Opposition developed along
many different lines. Some wanted
to give the President authority 70
deal with the whole Mexican problem
others objected 10 individualizing HUI
crta IN the resolution. while others
thought the use of the word "justi-
fed in reference to the Presidents
course might commit them into an
expression of approval Of other phases
OF the Mexican situation.
Reason for Prompt Action.
Acting Chairman Shively and Sen
ator Swanson Of the senate commit
tee on foreign relations went to the
White House AZ . O'Clock for a con
ference about the text OF the resolu
ton while the house debated H. Sen
ator Shively did not think the senate
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-04-21
HOUSE PASSES
toonsinusd Prom First Y.r..,I


Joint resolution Iustifyino the
employment Of the armed forces
OF the United States In enforc-
ing certain demands against Vic
toriano Huerta:
."Resolved, BY the Senate and
House OF Representatives., In Con-
aress assembled, that the Presi-
dent OF the United States 10 Ius-
tilted In the employment Of the
armed forces OF the United States
TO enforce the demands upon
Vietoriano Huerta for unequivo-
cal amends to the government OF
the United States for affronts
and indionities committed against
this government by General Huer-
"a and his representatives"
During the evening there were in
formal conferences OF Democrats and
Republicans. and opposition to the
OF the resolution was
apparent Many senators. among
them a few Democrats. objected TO
singing out General Huerta as an
Individual and wanted TO amend the
resolution TO direct II against the dc
facto government in Mexico City
Others wanted to make the resolu.
ton broad enough to cover Mexico
generally.
To Fight Opposition.
Administration leaders were begin.
ming TO rally their forces early In an.
ticipation of Republican opposition
Administration senators held that
the passage of the resolution was a
step which would enable the presi
dent actually to prevent war by for
cling Huerta to respec; Americans and
their interests.
The president had made Il clear 10
congress In his message that the ex.
ecutive really had authority to act
but that he preferred the approval Of
congress before making any impor
tant move.
Members OF the house went TO bed
instead of waiting for the senate tc
reconvene. Crowds thronged the
senate galleries and corridors.
AT executive quarters there was A
let-uD In the late hours.
With the announcement earlier
that the battleships Virginia. Nebras
ka and Georgia of the third division
had been ordered from Boston tc
Tampico. IL was believed the final or
ders had been given for the move
ment OF ships on the Atlantic side oil
the continent.
A Democratic member OF the ten
ate foreign relations committee az
l1:fO O'Clock said he believed no res
olution would be favorably reported
which individualized Huerta. but tina,
the measure probably would bs
broadened to include the ode facto
government at Mexico City"
Al midnight Acting Chairman Shive
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-04-21
JUDGE MOSS HAS
A NARROW ESCAPE

PARKERSBURG. W VA. April 20
Congressman ~ g. Moss. Jr ~
the fourth congressional district had
narrow escape from being Killed
hero today when street car upon
which hc was the lone passenger.
jumped switch o. the corner 81
Eighth and Market streets and went
through the front Of the confection-
cry store OF simon Brock Broken
glass showerod an around Judge
Moss and the crew on the car but all
escaped serious injury The store
was practically wrecked
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-04-21

Wheeling Traction Office and had a
large circle Of friends in the bust
ness world. She was a consistent
member Of the Second Presbyterian
church and also Of the societies OF
that church. White the exact time
has not been selected for the funeral.
Rev Koontz and Rev werdor will be
IN charge.
She l. survived by the follow ing.
mother and one brother. william
sistere. Mrs. William Bartsis OF South
Wheeling. Mrs Caroline Barkey OF
Woodlawn. Louise and Estella. both
az home
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-04-21
KEEN INTEREST
Manifested at Vera Cruz In Action AZ
Washlngton-No Information
Received.

VERA CRUZ, April 20 - Keen in
terest was evinced here today as TO
what me United states congress was
doing. but the day passed without
any information reaching Vera Cruz.
The tropical somnolence of Vera
Cruz was scarcely disturbed by the
situation between Mexico and the
United States so far as surface indf-
cations went, except at the piers.
from which refugee women and some
men were being taken TO the ward
Line steamers Mexico and Esperanza.
and at the American consuIate where
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-04-21
HUNDREDS WANT
TO JOIN NAVY

PHILADELPHIA. Pa. April 20
Hundreds OF men and boys crowded
me recruiting stations OF the United
states Navy and OF the marine corps
To-Day In an endeavor TO enlist on the
chance that they might be sent 10
Mexico. Only a small percentage OF
those who applied were permitted 10
take the examination, for more than
half were not eligible because OF the
age limit and the physical require
ments
Ofiicers at both recruiting stations
said that they had received no orders
10 lower the standards OF require
ments. ~ is sometimes done when
war IL actually I'm progress. and they
required the applicants TO meet the
standard In every way.
Curiously enough. the army recruit.
ing station was almost entirely neg.
lected by those desiring to enlist.
Increased Activity.
Increased activity was noticed TO
day AZ the Philadelphia Navy Yard.
where the ships in the reserve feet
and other vessels are being prepared
for service az moments notice The
Lattieships Maine and Tennessee. OF
the reserve Heet. are under steam.
ready TO proceed az soon as ordered
Tho Idaho is being loaded with am
munitOn. and the collier Hector Is
taking on 1900 tons OF coal to be
conveyed 10 the feet now IN service.
Other ships being made ready are the
scout cruiser Salem and the repair
ship Panther.
Members OF the National Guard are
eagerly discussing the probability Of
being called into active service. and
the ofbcers are preparing TO recruit
the various regiments 10 n war foot
ing In addition 10 the gunrdsmen
movement was started today to 70
cruit a regiment OF rough riders from
The students 81 the University OF
Fenneylvania and members OF the
Hunt Clubs In this vicinity.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-04-21
w. W. Canada. the American consul
had htau day

The mos: serious phase OF the stu
alton was suggested by the crowded
lobby of Consul Canada's office. Gath
cred there throughout the afternoon
were many American men and wom-
en- anxious to secure the latest news
from the United States and obtain
passes which would enable them to
go aboard the refugee boats.
ON shore among the war vessels
there was nothing n landman could
see TO indicate that any change in
Washington's attitude. but Rear Ad-
miral Fletcher spent all his time on
the flagship examining reports that
came to him by wireless.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-04-21

CHICAGO. April 20 Fifty war vet
erans all ~ whom have seen service
in the Philippines. met here today %
oner their services % tne United States
in case ~ war T.. = fT FARRELL past
commander in chief ~ The army 81 tho
lhinrriner. presided az the meeting.
Feaolutione we're adopted Offering the
services ~ the veterans 10 the govern.
~ - Illinois ana % the president %
the United states
The resolutions volunteered to raise
regiment Or more than 600 trained
veterans. most - whom understand
Spanish. who would require no training
and he capable n swing valuable serv-
See Immediately.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-04-21
DEBATE POSTPONED
Triargaiar Event between Marietta,
hethany ana Wesleyan Colleges
II Called ON.

Owing TO the fact that two mcr,hor.
OF the debating team OF Marietta college
were expelled. or At least suspended
ION School, the triangular debate which
was TO have been held last nfch, ~
tMeeh teams representing West Virginia
wesleyan. Marietta and Bethany col
II could not be learned fndef niteiv 81
was reported here two OF Marietta's
aebaters were expelled by the faculty
because OF an editorial they had written
IN the college paper. critfcizing recent
actions OF trustees OF the Institution
Inc question which was TO have been
argued was Resolved. That the anti
alien land Legislation as enacted bv the
state OF California was untustinabie
The negative team OF each college wa q
10 have debated nj home. with tbc az
hrmauve visiting. Bethany's Airline
i've was 20 have gone to Marietta: Mari
eta affirmative WAS 20 have debated
wesleyan at Buckhannon while Wes-
leyans affirmative was to have debated
at Bethany.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-04-21
SOAP ON HAIR CAUSES DANDRUFP,
SCALP GETS DRY, HAIR FALLS OUT

nuny and abundant. and possess an
Incompatible softness and lastre.
Besides cleansing and beautifying
the hair. one application Of Danderine
dissoives every particle OF dandruff:
stimulates the scalp. stopping itching
and falling hair. Dancerine IA to the
hair what fresh showers Of rain and
sunshine are to vegetation. IL goes
right TO the roots. invigorates and
strengthens them Its exhilarating
and life-producing properties cause
,hehai r to grow long. strong and
beautiful.
Men, Ladies'! You can surely have
lots OF charming hair. Get q rs cent
bottle of knowlton's Danderine from
any drug store or toilyet counter and
try g.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-04-21
MIss sophIa seharf pl,..

Miss Sophia Scharf. prominent
young lady residing al 80 e22 Main
street passed away last evening at
;55 o'clock AZ the North WhceIue
hospital. where she had undorrouo
two operations The deceased was
the daughter Of Mrs. Erncatine
Scharf and Frederick. deceased. and
has resided IN the city all Of her Iifc
She attended the common schools and
later entered the Wheeling bushes
college. where she graduated
Since her graduation she has been
employed a. stenographer At the
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-04-21

would h4p her until got Cuticura Soap
and Ointment. used Cuuc,ira Ointment
and then sashsd her head with Cufioura
soap. Nov her scalD 4 cured" CsiKnsdl
Mrs.. william Davis. Juns ~. 1913.
IN seiectinx toilet soap why not procurs
one possa-sins dsiicate emoilient prupsrtias
sufhcient - ailay minor irritstions rsmOve
rednes and r0ushnsss. prevent pors- clog
sims. soften and so0the sensitive conditions
and promote skin and scaip health generality
hurh a soap combined Nith the purest ~
saponaeeous ingredients snd mos fragrant
fnd rcfrsshins - nouer odors l. Cutlcura
Hoap Cuttrura Soap 30. and Cutieura
Ointment Soo are sid ~ dealers through
out th9 seriC ffterai sample ~ each
nnaiio'i FREE With SD skin HouL Addre.-
postcard ' Cuticura. Dcpt y Hoston
tv-Nen Who shave and shampoo Win Cu-
ticura seap OH md u best for skin snd s-aip.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-04-21

WASHINGTON, April 20.--Ali kinds
OF reports regarding the presidents de-
sire Tor an Immediate need of congress
sional action gained wide circulation in
has been widely prevalent on the floor
of the house." said Representative
moore OF Pennsylvania. that a shin
presumably from Germany, was about
20 unload 1000. 900 rounds of ammuni-
tbn for the Huerta forces tonight at
Tampico and that II was to stop this big
cargo from getting TO Huerta that the
administration was seeking haste"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-04-21
Girls. Get Q Is cent bottle
and Try . -Danderine
Hair Cleanse.

After washing your hair with soap
always apply little Danderine to the
scalp to invisorate the hair and pre-
vent drynsss. Better stiii. use soap ~
sparingiy ~ possible. and instead
have . "Danderine Hair Cleanse"
Just moistsn q cloth with Danderine
and draw II carefully through the
hair. taking one strand at a time
This viii remove dust. dirt and ex-
ceesfve oil. In a few minutes you
VII b amazed. your hair win not
only be clean. but IL will be Savy.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-04-21
JUSTICE SHOPS.

The non-support case OF the State
vs.. Robert Thornton. colored. better
known as Duke" Massey. which was
10 nave been heard yesterday morn
ing before Justice of the Peace Lee
r. Dobbs, was postponed until this
morning. Thornton wished to So
cure moro witnesses and his request
Tor days continuance was granted
The warrant charging him with non
support was issued AZ the instance of
his wife. Margaret Thornton.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-04-21
GOT A VIOLENT
SICK HEADACHE?
Get a l0Cent Package Of Dr..
James Headache Powders
and Don't Suffer.

When your head aches YOU simply
must have relief or you will 20 wild.
~ needless TO suffer when you can
take remedy like DIR. James Head
acne Powder and relieve the pain and
neuralgia al once. Send someone to
the drug store now for a dime package
OF Dr. James Headache Powders
Don't suffer. In a few moments you
VIII feel fne-headache gone-no
more neuralgia pain.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-04-21

WARRINGTON. April 2O-The Amer
lean Red Cross has $500 nurses en-
rolled and ready for service with the
FORCES In Mexico, according to a state
ment today by Miss Mabel T. board
man.