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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-23

there a. r. gruWluE sentiment in favor
~ the dlFUrCfrucut OF the operation OF
me Wurkmrua compensation act from
the Public Service Commission both An
TIE Interest Of The compensation act ana
ne public utilities problems The obiac-
ton would b. the Increased expense 0f
a new hureau or department The auF-
Festion is made that fhts situation could
Pc met BY rcdurinr the Public Service
commission Co. three members ard let
unE the saving there operate the nv
-fafkersburF Dispatch News
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-23

Graduating from a normal school In
1ssS. he taught seven terms OF school.
He began the study of law in 1890.
and was admitted to the bar the fol-
lowing year.
He was elected prosecuting attor-
ney of Writ county In 1892 and again
In 1906. on the Democratic ticket.
At present. Mr.. Smith Is devoting a
part OF his time to farming. He Is
the senior member of the law firm OF
Smith & Cain. of Elizabeth. W. Va.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-23

The British government appears to be
very touehy about Col Cocktails treat
ment OF British ship captains in the
canal zone. IL L. bad time for Great
Britain TO become nnicsl In such matters.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-23

carry liquor advertisements but a. ~
certainly unfair that outside newspapers
loaded up with LIQUOR advertisements
should b. dumped into West Vireiuia
and peddlcd around without even thought
~ proceeding against them for Carrying
such forbidden adt ertisinE -Clarksburg
Telegram.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-23

wood tarin have made necessary the so
called war tax 10 Is a hundred million
dollar tribute to the tncompetency Of
the present administration TO deal justly
and wisely with our internal AFFAIRS.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-23

The University fans want an up-to-
date college song anf are willing % rnr
p GOOD price Tor &c. Whafa the matter
Win kisrra Guess ere Reef melody
f0r College frlIr~ Falrmont W ct Nir-
gInian
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-23

James L. Smith. of Elizabeth.
lawyer OF ripe experience. was elect
ed as Writ county's member OF the
House OF Delegates at the recent cleo
tion. He was born on farm in
Roane county. W. Va. October II,
1862. An orphan when but 10 years
OF age, he educated himself by the
hardest efforts. gathering every mo-
ment OF spare zine and devoting IL TO
his books.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-23

To the child nothing rs so far away
as that which is quite near. especially
Christmas.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-23

And Little Evelyn embraces the op-
rortunity to get some free advertising
out OF the last Thaw episode
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-23

The creeping tactics" Of the allies by
which they advance only a yard n day
VIII take them nearly i've years TO go
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-23

A Few convictions with the limit OF
penalties applied viii do as much to
discourage Bookkeeping In this city a.
ANYTHING else.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-23

And II - quite true as the days begin
to iengthen that the cold begins to
strengthen.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-23

The Senate proposes to put a few more
Z rejected nominations in the Presidents
Christmas stocking
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-23

To allow the state Fair TO lapse would
be dissipating one OF wheelings biggest
assets
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-23

fnsiand's poet lsrlat" has had IN
other N. ana this time hs whines over
Ibis countrv's Meditation 10 arbitration
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-23

Let's see. wasn't II a man BY the same
name. General Scott who had something
70 do with Mexico back in the eos.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-23

When man thaws out IL doesn't
necessarily mean that he has escaped
from an insane asylum.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-23

rrnnId tf tr derived uudsrfratfe 90
..ara ne management ~ ere rrrrrsraa
son eufs ln ths hands Df snIsIr irfI
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-23

mile. which cannot be said to be
going some"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-23

Again the country gets the icy mitt."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-16

On the recommendation of Secretary
Garrison of the War Department the
President will nominate Col William
C. Gorgas of Alabama to be surgeon
general of the army, to succeed the late
Brig. Gen. George H Torney. Col.
Goreas in addition to being head of the
Army Medical Corps will have the title
of brigadier general.
He entered the Medical Corps of the
army in June. 1885, and reached the
grade of colonel in March, 1913. During
the Spanish war he ser'-ed as a brigade
surgeon in the volunteer establishment.
For several years he has been in charge
of the sanitary department in the PAN
anna Canal Zone and is credited with
having made the building of the Panama
canal possible.
He is now in South Africa on a special
mission from the British government to
improve sanitary conditions in the dia-
mond mine region
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-16
U. S. Intervention in Mexico
Predicted by Representative
GiIIett in AsSaiIing Bryan

Intervention III Mexico as tile only re-
suit of the present policy OF the United
States was predicted III the House yes
terday by Representative Gillett, repub-
Hcan, of Massachusetts,, during the course
of q war speech in which he assailed
Secretary Bryan.
Recognition of Hue.ta early in the
Mexican trouble. Mr.. Gilistt said. would
have offered the best chance OF quoting
the disturbance.
when the war comes said ne, 1T
will be no excuse that the Secretary OF
state has delivered brilliant speeches in
favor of peace. An emotional and ora
torical glorification of peace Is not suf-
ficient atonement for poiicy whose
legitimate and logical result is war.
Position Not "Sinecure."
Il think when our Secretary of State
accepted that distinguished position We
had a right to expect from him pains
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-16
NO THAW BAIL FOR WEEKS.
Final Hearings on Extradition to Be
Held First, Court Rules.

CONCORD. n. H., January 16.-The
matter Of admitting Harry X. Thaw to
bail will not be decided for several weeks.
In a rescript filed with the clerk of the
federal court today United States Judge
Edgar Aldrch said that there would be
no hearing in the matter of bail until the
final hearing on the questions involved
in the extradition and habeas corpus
proceedings
An extension of twenty days in which
to file their brief in the main case was
granted Thaw's counsel by Judge AL
drich. 1t Is believed that the hearing on
the main case and also on the matter of
bail will be held in February.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-16
OHIO ORDERED TO MEXICO.
Battleship Will Relieve the Kansas,
Which Goes to Guanta qmo.

The battleship Ohio. which has been
undergoing fumigation for smallpox off
Delaware breakwater. was today ordered
to leave Philadelphia January ~ for the
east coast of Mexico and join the COM
mand of Rear Admiral Fletcher. She will
relieve the Kansas, which will proceed
to Guantanamo, to participate in the win
ter maneuvers with other vessels of the
Atlantic fleet
This change will leave seven American
battleships and haif-a-dozen smaller craft
in the Gulf of Mexico. The cruiser New
Orleans is en- route from San Francisco
to Ensenaca, Lower California, where
Americans have been alarmed by threats
of forced loans TO pay Mexican soldiers
The cruiser Pittsburgh, which has been
observing conditions at San Bias, on the
Pacific coast, started back to Mazatlan
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-16
DUE IN HAVANA TODAY.
Steamship Officials Say Fears fol
Dania Are Unfounded

NEW YORK, January 16.-Offcials of
the Hamburg line here said to-
day that fears for the steamer DANA, re-
ported overdue at Havana, we're un-
founded.
Friends In Havana of the Dania's pas
sengers. according to Vice Director Julius
+. Myer of the Hamburg American line,
apparently had wrong Information as to
the Dania's departure from Ponta Del
gado in the Azores. The Dana, he said
left Ponta Delgado January in the aft
ernoon and therefore is not due in Ha-
vana utnil today.
Reports from Havana stated that the
Dania, with 800 passengers, was four
days overdue
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-16
THE DAY IN CONGRESS,
Senate;

Met at noon.
Debate resumed on the Alaska
railroad bill.
Interstate commerce committee
considered Senator Lanes resolu-
ton 70 investigate alleged rebatlng
by railroads to the United States
Steel corporation.
Earl of Kintore received on the
floor and introduced by Senators
Root and Lodge.
Arguments for the seating of
Frank P. Glass. appointed a sena-
tor from Alabama by Governor
O'Neal, before the election COM
mittee.
Adjourned at 2:O1 pm. to noon
Saturday.
Met at noon.
Debate resumed on the post office
appropriation bill.
Foreign affairs committee heard
New Workers on the states right to
control Niagara river water for
power.
Labor committee recommendation
for creation of a bureau of labor
safety.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-16
GETS 81 FOR HIS HONESTY.
Taxi Driver Restores to Owner
Jewels Worth $1,000.

CLEVELAND, Ohio. January 16-A
taxi driver who found a diamond ring
and brooch worth $1,000 and returned
them to the owner was today rewarded
with 81 for his trouble and honesty
Charles T. Gibson, driver for the Cleve-
land Taxieab Company. drove three wom-
en- to a party on East 1O7th street When
Gibson took the cab back to the garage
he found a diamond ring valued at 500
and brooch worth $50 on the floor of
the vehicle.
The driver took the jewelry in to the
office and telephoned the owner of the
discovery.
The owner of the gems hurrying to the
taxi company's office. joyfully received
her property and handed Gibson a dollar
bill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-16
Eggs Imported From China

SAN FRANCISCO, January 1e.-six
hundred cases of eggs from Shanpba;
China, were included in the cargo ~ ~.
liner Siberia. which arrived yesterda y
from the orient These eggs were ad-
mitted duty free under the new tarin
act Under the 5-cent tariff 1900 cases
OF Chinese eggs were received in San
Francisco last year. Local merchants
say the total importation will reach 30 OOO
cases during the ensuing year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-16
FIND NO STEAMER IN TROUBLE
None Off Massachusetts Coast as Re-
ported by Cutter Itasca.

VINEYARD HAVEN, Mass, January
16.-No steamer in trouble as reported
last night by the revenue cutter Itasca,
could be seen between Hedge Fence
shoal and Edgartown today. The
weather was calm and clear throughout
the night, and no distress signals were
heard by persons on shore
The revenue cutter Acushnet reached
here last night towing three schooners.
All were badly crippled, and their
crews We're suffering from exposure
The revenue cutter Itasca is on her
way to port with two disabled schoon-
ers.
Ten other vessels in the shoals have
to port.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-16
Fertilizer Plant Burned.

BALTIMORE. January 16.-Fire, which
broke out in the immense fertilizer plant
of the F. S. Roysten Guano Company. at
Fairfield. Md. just south of here, to-
day, caused damage estimated at between
$4,000 and 100000 before the flames
were extinguished. Many men narrowly
escaped being caught under a falling con-
crete wall. Several were hurt, but not
seriously. by flying pieces of concrete.
Three barges tied at the company's pier
caught fire. They were towed out into
the river, where the blaze was extin-
suished. but not until the barges had
been badly damaged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-16
Six Men, Adrift, Rescued.

PENSACOLA, Fla. January 16-After
all hope for their survival had been
abandoned the six men, comprising the
crew of the fishing motorboat Lenore
were brought here early today by the
schooner Ellen c. from Mobile. The en-
gine of the Lenore was disabled and the
boat blown to sea last Saturday night.
From that time until picked up by the
schooner the crew had nothing to eat ex-
cept fish bait. The Ellen c. picked up the
Lenore 100 miles out from Pensacola
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-16
Senate Keeping Hands OFF.

The Senate showed disposition not to
interfere in the Mexican situation today
when resolutions providing for an in
vestigation of the condition of american
citizens in Mexico and declaring the
right of American citizens to protection
by the government We're sheiVed under
Rule o. Under the rule they cannot be
again brought up without q formal vote.
Dangers 70 Americans ON tn. Mexican
border in time of war and difficulties III
policing the border against smugsiers ana
other laWiess classes prompted Senator
s,h.nnard of Texas to introduce today
Joint resolution authorizing the Secretary
of War TO direct survey OF the Rio
Crande from FL Paso to the mouth OF the
river with a view to constructing a ma
tioual highway.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-16
Former Member of Congress Dies.

NEW YORK. January 16.-John Fox,
formerly president of the National Demo-
cratic Club of this city, died of pneu-
monia at his home at clock this
morning He was seventy-eight years
old. For many years he took an active
part In politics and was at one time a
member of Congress from this city. He
also served one term in the New York
state senate in 1S7f-75
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-16
Chicagoans Get Rid of Dogs.

CHICAGO.' January 16.-Nearly 10000
dogs were killed last year at the city
pound, according to a report made. today
to the police department People are
getting rid of the dogs said the re-
port, which was submitted by w. F.
Stuart, city poundmaster. From five to
six persons telephone every day asking
that we come for their dogs. During the
year less than 800 persons called at the
pound for pets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-16
JEROME IS THREATENED.
Warned in Anonymous Letters to
Cease Efforts Against Thaw,

NEW YORK, January ia dozen
anonymous letters threatening death to
William Travers Jerome unless he dis
continue his attempts to get Harry Thaw
back in Matteawap have been turned
over to a detective agency.
An argument against Thaw's adnis-
sion to bail was completed by Mr.. Jerome
yesterday and sent to the printers. He
will take It to Concord probabl. the lat
ter part of next week and present II at a
hearing to be held by Judge Aldrich or,
the question of bail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-16
Health Day in New Hampshire.

CONCORD, N. H.. January 16.-Meet-
ings to consider public health problems
were held in various parts Of the state
today, in accordance with a recent
proclamation of Gov. Felker naming this
as health day" The governor ex-
pressed the belief that the setting aside
Of a day for this purpose would serve
"to focus thought and stimulate ac-
tivity along the lines of the prevention
and restriction of disease, and to con-
centrate action that will result In
greater efdciency Of purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-16
ARGUMENTS IN BEHALF
OF GLASS PRESENTED
Attorney for Alabaman Holds Ap-
pointment to Senate Was
5, III, ,.sstssa Lawful. $500, ss'''s'>' ;

: Arguments in behalf of Frank P. Glass.
appointed by Gov O'Neal of Alabama
to fill the vacancy in the Senate caused
by the death of the late Senator John
ston. were presented to the Senate COM
mittee on privileges and elections today
by former Representative Sydney ].
Bowie of Birmingham, counsel for Mr..
Glass.
Mr. Bowie contended that the Governor
of Alabama had acted correctly in ap-
pointing Mr.. Glass to the Senate. not
withstanding the fact that the seven
teenth amendment to the Constitution pro-
viding for the direct election of senators
had become effective last May. He, held
that the old constitutional provisions re-
garding the selection of senators must re-
main in effect until either the state legis-
latures or the federal Congress enact
laws providing for carrying out the man
dates of the new constitutional amend
mepf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-16
No Session Held Recently.

He pointed out that the legislature OF
Alabama had not met since the death OF
Senator Johnston and since the consti-
tutional amendment became effective, and
that the state was entitled to its full rep
resentation in the Senate.
Senator Sutherland of Utah suggested
that through failure to pass the neces-
sary election laws, or to give the governor
authority to make a temporary appoint
ment, Alabama was depriving herself of
her full representation in the Senate.
Among those attending the hearing
were Senator Bankhead of Alabama, Rep
resentative Underwood. who is a candi-
date for election to the Senate from Ala
bama, and several other members of the
Alabama delegation in the House.
Although Senator-elect Blair Lee and
members of his counsel, and Amos Wood
cock, counsel for Senator Jackson. were
present no further move was made today
in regard to the Maryland case still pend
ing before the committee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-16
Canadian Millionaire Dies.

TORONTO, Ontario, January 16.-Sen-
ator George A. Cox, prominent in
Canadian financial circles. died here to-
day, aged seventy-four years. Senator
Cox was rated in 1909 as lone of the
twenty-three millionaires who are at the
basis of Canadian finance"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-16
Submarine Sinks; Crew Alive.

PLYMOUTH, England, January 16-
The British submarine Al foundered
off here today. but all the crew were
still alive at ) O'Clock this afternoon The
parent ship Onyx succeeded in getting
Into communication with them at that
hour
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-16
Railroad Detective Killed.

railroad detective, was shot and killed
early this morning by car thieves whom
he was arresting while they were break
ing into car in the yards.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-16
Horse Causes Failure.

Van Cise explained that he had bob
sleigh at the gate and could take the
woman and all of the nine children and
Beardsley and be over the Pennsylvania
, state line before daylight. There is no
one around here now and we can get
| away easily he said.
Just then there was a commotion from
the direction of the Summerdale road. A
horse belonging to one of the depu ties
had bolted and the officers were trying
to capture it. Beardsley became greatly
enraged.
i Il told you they We're there" he shout
ed. Get off my place before 1 put a
| bullet through YOU
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-16
SINGLE TAX CAUSE
GAINS IN PRESTIGE
Greater Publicity Given Idea
Than Ever Before, Says
F. S. Parker.
METHODS TO PROMOTE
PROPAGANDA DISCUSSED
Conference Begins Consideration of
Resolutions-Present Taxation
System Attacked.

That the time has come when the news
papers and periodicals of the United
States are not only willing but anxious
to treat the single tax movement as they
would any other new and important mat
ter and that the duty of its supporters
Is, therefore, to give them the necessary
facts. was the statement made by Frank
Stockbridge Parker at today's session of
the Fels single tax conference
Publicity was the keynote Of the morn
ing session of the conference. which be-
gan its meetings yesterday at the Raleigh
Hotel. and the advocates of the single
tax idea present listened to NUMBER of
papers and addresses recitng past accom-
plishments and future plans along this
line.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-16
Plan Dedication for 1915.

Red Cross officers want to be able to
dedicate the building in 1915. fifty years
after the close of the civil war They
also want to get the building in readiness
for use as quickly possibe because the
present quarters of the organization are
very inadequate and inconvenient.
OF the 100000 available for the site
and building. 100000 was pledged by
four individuals and 100000 was ap-
propriated by Congress The Rookie
feller Foundation has already paid in
it's 100000 and Mrs. E. H. Hartman
has already paid in her $4,000 Mrs.
Russell Sage has promised $150,00O and
James A. Scrymser has promised
100000 and are ready to give the
money whenever the time for begin
ming the work comes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-16
Commends Subject for Address.

Representative Stanley of Kentucky,
head of the steel trust Investigating COM
mittee Of the House. left the. executive Of
fees today much pleased with the address
the President will make to Congress, prob
ably next Tuesday, on trust legislation he
would like to see enacted. The Presi-
dent read the address to Mr. Stanley as
he has to other democratic leaders who
Will take part in the framing of the pro-
posed laws, and Mr.. Stanley unhesitat-
ingty commended it as wise and tactful
The address will follow lines already in
dicated in The Star, the recommendations
being general but sufficiently clear to be
fully understood, especially by the Of
f1ciais charged with initiating the legis-
lation and who have received the Presi-
dents ideas in much more definite form
through conferences that have taken
place.
The President has again stated to call
ers that he considers trust legislation
and rural credits the big pieces of egisla-
ton the democrats ought to put through
at this session. He does not care which
one goes through first, leaving that to
parliamentary procedure AS to presl-
Dental primaries, he is disposed to feel
that the subject may properly be taken
aired its views and Congress gets good
idea of what the people want. He will
soon confer with Senator Kern about the
primaries. u
Cabinet Discusses Trust Legislation.
Trust legislation was discussed briefly
at the cabinet meeting. The President 8
final draft of his address was considered
and fully approved.
President Wilson conferred with Chair
man Fitzgerald of the House appropria-
tons committee today about an appro-
priation for the relief of japanese sufferers
from earthquake and famine. The Presi-
dent learned that there We're precedents
for such an appropriation, but will await
word from the Emperor of Japan as to
whether help is desired
President Wilson will give a public
hearing on the immigration bill when 1t
gets out of Congress and comes before
him for signature. Presidents Cleveland
and Taft gave such hearings. and 1t was
after one that Mr.. Taft vetoed the last
immigration bill proposing with other
things a literacy test. Many provisions
of the pending measure are being hotly
contested.
Representative Underwood. floor leader
in the House, discussed Alabama ap-
pointments with the President today
Representative Curley, mayor-elect Of
| Boston, today invited the President to
visit Boston March II and participate in
the Evacuation day ceremonies.