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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-10-06

VISITING HERE
HON; 9, c. kERENs. OF ST. LOUIS.
FROM THE EAST.
Former Business Associate Of Senator
stephen B. Eikins and Ambas-
sador TO Austria.

Hon. r c. Kerens, Of ST. Louis. for
mer ambassador to Austria. arrived in
the city late yesterday afternoon. en-
route to his summer home AT Elkins.
W. va. He Is accompanied by his pri-
waite secretary. Mr.. p. NJ Hoefels.
also OF ST. Louis. Both are stopping
al the Windsor hotel.
Mr.. kerens is returning from a bus.
mess trip In the East. having spent the
past several days in New York and
boston. He stopped in Wheeling Tor
a visit with Bishop p. J. Donahue.
The bishop and Mr.. Kerens have leen
warm personal friends for years.
Mr.. Kerens was appointed ambassa-
dor TO Austria by President Taft. For
many years he was Republican ma
uonai committeeman from Missouri,
and was one of the country's foremost
politicians OF late years. however.
ne has taken no active part in politics.
and last evening declined TO discuss
the political situation.
The distinguished Missourian was a
close business associate OF the late
United States Senator stephen y. Ell
kins, He has extensive holdings in
randolph and neighboring counties.
and Is hrst vice president OF the Coal
& Coke Railroad.
MIR. kerins expects &c leave today
Tor Elktns. where he will spend A few
weeks before returning TO his winter
nome in St Louis.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-10-06

36-inch Chiffon Taffeta |
Silk in day and evening |
shades, including cream and |
black, Sl.25 quality; Tues
day spe- q AA|
cial ........ Ol.UUI
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-10-06
HUB PONY CONTEST
LAUNCHED MONDAY
MANY YOUNGSTERS ENTER BAT.
TIE OF THE BALLOTS AT
BIG OPENING.
friendly Popularity Fight With
thousand Dollars as Reward
to the vietors.

The big Hub Voting Contest was in
augurated yesterday with the signs
all pointing TO success. Hundreds OF
young folks visited the store with
,helr parents and registered for the
battle Monday
The contest is unusual for Wheel
ing on account Of the large amount AZ
stake and the number of prizes offer-
ed. There are ia prizes in All two
ponies. sadled and bridled ready for
riding, heading the list. followed bv
others ranging from fifty dollars
downward
The contest is open to all bovs and
Girls, regardless OF where they live
VINO are not over IL years old.
Zach Hub customer from now until
February LIST will be entitled 10 one
vote Tor every % cents spent AZ the
huD, and he can cast these votes for
any girl or boy not over i6 years old
Inc beauty Of this contest Is that
mere Is no element of chance in n
II Just case of the victory going
10 those who are the most popular or
the pest hustlers for ballots
Inc Hub tnaugurated this contest
70 introduce their big new juvenile de-
par tment which possesses some uniaue
features and Is considered BY many TO
De the most comprehensive Young
iolks department in the Ohio VALLEY
And has this famous doctor cured
your friend Of the hallucination that
she was sick"
oh. completely She's really sick
now Philadelphia Ledger.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-10-06

Coin ashore for yer leave seventh
mate?"
''Yus."
"Woher2 You're a bloomin' teto-
taller. amt yer?"-The Tattler.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-10-06
BOYS FINED
Two Youngsters Before Squire Wick.
ham Yesterday On Charge o.
Smoking Cigarettes.

James Tighe and Frank Zerchen
were given hearing before Squire
w. p. Wickham yesterday afternoon
The boys were tried on n charge OF
having been smoking cigarettes and
according TO the evidence brought out
~ the hearing. the boys plead guilty
and we're fined 81 and costs or ten
DAYS in jail by the squire.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-10-06

eeived by Secretary r. y. Nsylor The
partial list OF delegates as submitted
oy the two towns were as follows:
Blueheid-D. +. Barger. Morris
watts. c. T. Boykin. Clarksburg-E
G. smith. Geo. Chopening and @. W.
Dudderar.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-10-06

Yard-Wide Silk-Sripe Satin
Messaline in colored grounds,
with white pin stripes at 90
a yard.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-10-06
GOATS

The in the
nBadcot Zbctrcs
f
A liberal price "a
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-10-06
Dec. G. Johns %.
SUITS

a O uts including
Broda
wooC
away the WY Ut" ''s"' from inc short
TtknalvaI s2f so
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-10-06
DELEGATES LIST
Secretary NsyIor Of Local Board Of
Trade Received List Of Dele
gates From Down. State.

Yesterday morning the official list
Of delegates from Clarksburg and
Blueheld who will attend the annual
state convention Of the board Of
trade Of West Virginia 20 be held IN
this city October IL and IA. was re-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-10-06

Yard-Wide Black Sat n
Duchess of splendid color and
texture at SIPS a yard.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-10-06

45-ineh Atwood Ere nch
Serge in eight new Fall shades
and black at 75c a yard.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-10-06

38-inch Atwood Storm I'm
perial and lndin Twill Serge in
colors, black and cream at soc
a ward.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-10-06

40-inch lndestructible Wolfe
in eight desirable shades and
black at $1.5O yard.
23-inch Fancy Taffeta and
Messaline Silks in stripes at
S1.OO a yard.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-01-17
Bowl of Mush,

A famous doctor says: Eat a good
bowl of mush and milk for your break
fast, and you will not need any medi-
cine" Indian corn contains a large
amount of nitrogen, has qualities cas-
lily assimilated, and is fattening. 1t
is cheap, and has great nutritive prop
critics as we'll A course of Indian
meal in the shape of mush. Johnny
cake, hoe cake. corn bread, ETC., fol-
lowed by copious draughts Of water.
or, better still. cows milk, TO which,
if inclined to dyspepsia, little lime
water may be ADDED, will make life
now a burden worth living, and you
need no other treatment to correct
your nervousness and brighten your
vision ard give you sweet and peace
full sleep.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-01-17
Lord Wolverhampton' complaint of

Lord Wolverhampton s complaint OF
the burdens added 10 the cares OF
heads of departments in official life
by bad handwriting recalls an amusing
incident which occurred when the
House of Lords was in committee on
the reform bill of 1867. The clerk Of
the house intimated that an amend
ment had been handed in, the writing
of which was so illegible that he was
unable to say what it was about or
who had written it. 1t was then dis
covered that Lord Lyttelton was the
author, and it turned out to be pro-
posal DISTINGUISHING all persons who
could not write London Answers.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-01-17

by Robert w. Pethen of London. He
had in four covered glass tumbiers
about $50 larvae of Lampyris norti-
cula, and when thunderstorm came
one evening-when the ages OF the
tiny creatures ranged from two days
to six weeks-he noted the effects.
For an hour, while there was much
thunder and lightning, the tumblers
constantly showed points of green
light, from three or four to ten or
twelve flashes being visible at time.
though each lasted only a second or
two. ~ another storm three weeks
later the larvae behaved similarly
but at other times they showed their
lights only when the tumblers or their
shelf were vibrated.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-01-17
SYNOPSIS.

rovboys Of the Flying Heart ranch are
oeartbroken over the loss of their much
nrized photograph by the defeat or their
champion in a foot-race with the COOK o.
the Centipede ranch A house party Is
an nj the FLYING Heart. J. Wallingtord
Sneed cheer leader at Yale. and Culver
Cnvinpton. intercollegiate champion run
ner are expected Helen Blake, Speed S
Sweetheart. becomes interested In the loss
~ The monograph. She suggests to Jean
Chapin. sister of the owner OF the rancn.
that she induce Covington, her lover, 10
win back the phonograph. Helen declares
that Il Covington won't run. Speed VIII.
The COWBOYS are hilarious over the pros
nacf Speed and his valet, Larry Glass,
Trainer at Yale arrive. Helen Blaka asks
Sneed who has posed to her as an attn
tote to race against the Centlpede IHan'
The cowboys join in the appeal 70 Waiy
and fearing that Helen will find MIN OUT,
he consents He insists, however. that ne
shall be entered as an unknown. ngurlns
that Coyington will arrive In time 10 take
his place. Fresno. glee club singer from i
Stanford university and in love WIN
Helen. tries to discredit. Speed WIN tne
ladies end the cowboys. Speed ana Glass
nut in the time they are supposed TO De
training playing cards in secluded spot.
The cowboys explain to Speed how much
the race means to them. Speed assures
them he will do his best. The COWBOYS
fell Glass It Is up to him to see that speed
wins the race Willie, the gunman. de-
clares the trainer will go back east pack
ed In ice. IL Speed falls.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-01-17
CHAPTER X.-Continued.

Carara returned the knife to Its
hiding-place, swept the floor graceful
" with his sombrero, then placing the
spangled head-piece at an exact angle
upon his raven locks, lounged out. his
silver spurs tinkling in the silence.
Glass took deep breath.
HE doesn't mean to kill you-just
cut you," said Speed.
Il got it," declared the other, fer
vently. Again he laid REFRESHING
hands upon his bullying front and
looked down at it tenderly. They've
all got it in for my pad, haven't they?'
Il told you to keep away from that
girl"
"Humph!" Glass spoke with soulful
conviction. take it from me, 30. I'll
walk around her as if she was lake
Who'd ever think that chorus-man
was killer?"
Surely you don't care for her seri-
ously?'
mot now. II love my Cuban,
but"-he quivered apprehensively-
I'll bet that rummy packs 'shiv' in
every pocket"
From outside the clubhouse came
the low, musical notes of quail, and
Glass puckered his lips to answer,
then grew pale. That's her." he de-
clared, in a panic. I've got date
with her."
Are you going to keep it,"
Not for a nose-bag full of gold mug
gets! Take a look, Wally, and see
what she's doing"
Speed did as directed. She's wait,
ing"
Let her watt" breathed the trainer.
Here comes StCver and Willie"
More bad news" Glass unrolled
his prayer-rug, and stepped upon it
hastily. Say, what's that word
Quick! You know! The password
Quick!"
Allah"
That's her!" The fat man began
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-01-17
"BILL" HAD LIVED TOO LONG
Halter Becomes Indignant When Gus
toner Enters Complaint About
His Purchase.

pittsfield, in the Berkshire hills,
had in the old days. like many an
other New England town. number
of men and women who were called
characters" One of these was "Blil
Brown. a man unfortunately addicted
to drink, and frequently intoxicated
for days at time.
On one occasion he went into the
shop of the local halter Mr.. Smith,
and asked for the best beaver he had.
Mr. Smith produced the desired artl-
Gle, saying. as he took the money:
THAT beaver will last man lie
time"
Bill went proudly down the main
street with his fine beaver on his
head, and Immediately celebrated the
event with a protracted debauch.
When he recovered he returned to
the shop with a most disreputaoie
Il
Look here. thought you said this
here beaver would lost me life
time"
80 Il would" growled Mr.. Smith,
.if YOU had died when you ought TO.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-01-17
Lobsters That Do Not Boil Red.

Native French Holsters are growing
scarce as the result Of series of cpl
denies, and an attempt is being made
to introduce those from Roumania,
Hungary and Russia. But these for
eign Holsters have little flesh on them
and turn a dull color when they are
boiled
To give them If possible the attract
i've scarlet tint. appetizing odor and
delicious taste of the native Professor
Leger is making researches in his lab.
oratory OF piscicultured in the Uni.
versity of Grenoble, and he hopes. in
naturalizing the foreign species. to
give them some at least Of the French
characteristics.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-01-17

Younq, inexpert Fish.

Tommy, new to the country, went
fishing in the creek with Luke, the
hired man. Tommy returned in the
late hours in true fisherman's style,
empty-handed, but with an excuse.
1T wasn't our fault" he said. I'VE
had some bites, and got three fish
right up into the air, but they were
little ones and didn't know how to hold
on"
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-01-17
gives I'D" declared Wally. Were IL

gives up" declared Wally. Were III
trouble enough as it is
For nearly an hour the partners dis
cussed the situation while the Next
can maid retained her position; then.
when Glass was on the verge or max
ing a desperate sally, Cloudy entered
silently Although this had been an
unhappy morning for the trainer. here
at least was one person of whom he
had no fear, and his natural optim-
ism being again TO the fort, he greeted
the Indian lightly.
We'll. how's the weather, Cloudy?"
"Mr. Cloudy to YOU" said the other.
Both Glass and his protege stared. 1t
was the first word the Indian had
uttered since their arrival. Lawrence
-Uinked at his companion.
''All right, if you like it better.
How's the weather, Mister Cloudy?"
He snickered at his own joke, where
upon the aborigine turned upon him
slowly, and said in perfect English:
Your humor is misplaced with me.
Don't forget, Mr.. Glass, that the ore
Yale football team you trained,
dropped a goal On from the forty-tive-
| yard line
Glass allowed his mouth to open in
amazement. The day was replete
with surprises.
"'96!" he said, while the light of un-
derstanding came over him. You're
Cloudy but-the- Sun-Shines
| "Yes-Carlisle" Cloudy threw back
his head, and pointed with dignity to
the flag of his Alma Mater hanging
upon the wall.
by Joye. l remember that!" ex-
claimed Speed.
so will Yale SO long as she lives"
predicted the Indian, grimly. You
crippled me in the second half'-he
stirred his withered leg-"but I
dropped it on you; and-I have not
forgotten" He ground the last SEN
tence between his teeth.
See here, Bo-Mr Cloudy. You
don't blame us for that?"
Cloudy grunted, and threw yellow
envelope ON the floor at Speeds feet
There is something for you," said
he, while his lips curled. He turned.
and limped silently to the door
and l tried to kid him!" breathed
Glass with disgust, when the visitor
had gone. 81 amt been in right since
Garfield was shot,
TITS a telegram from Covington!"
cried Speed, tearing open the mes
sage. "At last!"
Thank the Lord!" Glass started
forward eagerly. when ii he be here?
Quick!" Then he paused. J. Walling-
ford Speed had gone deathly pale, and
The college man made uncertainty
for his bed, murmuring incoherently:
Tin sick! Pm sick, Larry!" He
fell Imply at full length, and groaned.
Call the race off"
| Glass snatched the missive from his
employers nerveless fingers, and read.
with bullying eyes, as follows:
81. Wallingford Speed, Flying Heart
| Ranch, Kidder, n. NJ:
Don't tip off, Am in Jail Omaha.
Locks like ten days.
CULVER CONVICTION"
The trainer uttered cry like that
| of wounded animal
Call it off, Larry" moaned the
Hope of the Flying Heart. 1--WE been
poisoned"
Poisoned. eh?" said the fat man.
| TREMENDOUSLY. Poisoned! Nix. Not
with met" He walked firmly across
the room, flung back the lid of Speeds
athletic trunk and began to paw
| through it fevertshly. One after an
other he selected three heavy sweat
ers. then laid strong hands upon his
protege and jerked him to his feet.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-01-17
Causes Further Talk.

Because SO many people are telling their
experience with Hunts Lightning Oil for
Headaches, Rheumatism. Neuralgia. etc,
others are led to give it a trial, and are
convinced Immediately of its merit as a
pain killer. Are you yet to be convinced
Ask the druggist Adv.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-01-17

Sick, Ell? Here, get into these.~
What do you mean, Lawrence?" II
quired his victim.
IF you get sick, die" Glass
opened the first sweater, and half
smothered his protese with it. "Hur-
ny up! You're going into training!"
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-01-17
WomanIike.

Ethel Gmpatiently) - Oh, why
doesn't Billy come; he's kept me wait
ing a whole half hour
Her Brother always told you that
fellow had effeminate traits.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-01-17
COLDS & LaGRlPPE

or dcses Coo will break any case >
of Chills G. Fever, Colds & LaGrippe;
it acts on the liver better than Gallo
mel and does not grippe or sicken.
Price 25c.-Adv.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-01-17
USE ALIENS FOOT-EASE

the Antiscptic powder to be shaken into the shoes
for Tender, aching feet 1t takes the sting out OF
co ms q nd bunioDs and makes walking delight. sold
eyeryybere sc Refuse substitutes. For FREE trial
nackace address a. 8. Olmsted, lie Roy, N. 7. Adv.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-01-17
The Result.

He declared he burned with love
for Lucy
What happened?'
Her father put him out"
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-01-17

Enclosed find one dollar for which
please send me two boxes Tetterine;
this makes five boxes / have ordered
from you, the first one only being for
me. I suffered with an eruption for
years. and one box of Tetterine cured
me and two of my friends. 1t Is worth
it's weight in gold to any one suffering
as did. Everybody ought to know OF
its value" Jesse w. Scott. Milledge-
Vile, Ga ;,
Tetterine at druggists or sent by mall
tor soc. TShuptrine. Savannah.G Ca Adv.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-01-17
a Tip to the DWeilers.

Biggs-How is your flat heated?
Diggs-By tipping the janitor.-
Boston Evening Transcript.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-01-17

DR.. Peery's Vermifuge "Dead Shot" kills
and expels Worms In a very lew hours.
Adv.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-01-17
CHAPTER n.

rEg HAT was a terrible hour for
& J. Waliingford Speed AS
g fer Larry, once he had
y grasped the full significance
c. OF the telegram, he became
1Sn4ssgI, a different person. Some
-Ntxl.-E + fierce electric charS g
&. p'-'SNi wrought a chemical aitera-
.-.ss.s.-sssss tion IL his every fiber; he
became a dOmiueering, iTon-"l!led au-
tocrat, obsessed b. the one idea OF
his own preservation, and not tesitat-
ing to use physical force when force
became necessary to lessen his peril.
Repeatedly Speed folded his arms
over his stomach, rocked in the throes
Of anguish, and walled that he was
perishing Of cramps; the trainer only
snorted with derision. When he re-
fused to don the clothes selected for
him. Glass fell upon him like raging
grizzly.
You won't, eh?" Wen sect"
Then Speed took refuge in anger,
but the other cried:
Never NINA tHt uySltilCS, bO
You're going to run off some blubbeJ
to-day"
But I have to go riding!"
mot a chance!"
81 tell you I'll run when l come
back" maintained the youth, almost
tearfully beseeching. They're wait
ing for me-"
Let 'em gallop-you can run along
side"
with all these sweaters? I'd have
a sunstroke."
ITS the best thing for you. | never
thought of that"
! AS Glass forced his protege toward
the house, the other young people ap
peared clad for their excursion; their
horses were tethered to the porch
And it was an ideal day for ride
warm, bright, and inviting.
CTO BE CONTINUED)
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-01-17

The man who makes friends must
have either money or magnetism.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-01-17

Even the self-made man, when he
marries, is apt to be made over.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-01-17

Lightning Exeites Worms.
An apparent excftation OF glow
worms BY lightning has been reported
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-01-17

humble thickly. 1t was plain that
epirit was utterly broken.
~ this call was prompted purely
eolici.ude, it seemed. Willie had
"a 70 say, and Slower. ignoring all
nfaon Of the earlier encounter he
Witnessed, exclaimed:
z xaere's been some queer goin's-on
~ here, Mr.. Speed. Have you no
4od 'em?"
& -. What sortr"
Ne4 the other mcrnin' I discOv
eome tracks through one Of Miss
- 1ower-beds."
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-01-17

A SURE CURE FOR ITCHING Plies
And all forms of skin diseases is Tet-
terine. 1t is also a specific for letter.
Ringworm, Eczema Infant Sore Head.
Chaps and Old Itching Sores.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-17
VOLCANO BELCHES OUT
Death To NIPPONESE
Asama-Yama in Violent Eruption.
Following Quakes. Which Kill
More Than 800.
THOUSANDS ARE HOMELESS

Tokyo. March 16.-The volcano Asama-
Yama which burst into eruption Sunday
following an earthquake that shook the
west side of the island of Nippon for
a distance OF 20 miles. poured forth
streams Of lava today that burned or
overwhelmed villages ia their path.
Reports received by the government
up 10 late hour this afternoon indi-
Gated that the death list would run over
So. Thousands are homeless.
While the volcano belched forth flame
and lava today. earth tremors continued,
spreading panic where the effects of the
volcanic eruption were unfelt. From }
o'clock Sunday afternoon until the same
hour today 81 shocks were recorded on
the seismographs.
The loss of life at Kowakubik and Kita-
memo was especially heavy. In both
places fire destroyed most of the build
iEgs left standing after the severe shock
Of Sunday. Akita, an important indus
trial community. also suffered heavily.
but the citizens and garrison of that city
united today in sending a relief expedi-
ton into the interior.
The government was notified late to-
night that eighty-three bodies had been
recovered in the Akita prefecture alone.
In the four counties OF the prefecture
4S5 houses collapsed.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-17
PosTMAsTERs NO TELEGRAPHERs
Theodore y. Vail Says Governments
owned Wires Would Fail.

New York, March 1S.-That government
ownership of telephone and telegraph
lines would he a disastrous experiment
is the warning sounded by President
Theodore n. Vail. Of the American Tele-
phone and Telegraph Company in his
annual report, made public today
1T would not he question OF capac-
ity," he says. The experiment would
be disastrous. principally because the
postmasters are not fitted by experience
or training for the telegraph or telephone
business. but also because II would be
secondary TO their Erocery-drygoods-no-
tion shop. their principal business
The net earnings Of the American tele-
phone and Telegraph Company for the
year ended December 81 last. were s4o.-
576.74S Those of the Bell Telephone sys-
tenn were s5s,6s9.523, an increase of ST.
s02 S33. The assets OF the A T. and T
are given as sS9o.O0i,o95 and the liabili-
ties as the same.
President Vail gives a history Of the
negotiations with the government over
the dissolution of the Western Union
and American Telephone and Telegraph.
and advises holders of stock Of the latter
not to sacrifice their holdings Charges
that the stock of the company is watered
Mr.. Vail declares false.