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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-02-20
AT MASONIC TEMPLE.

The next Masonic dancing class. will
meet Friday, March 6.
Brattleboro lodge, No. l02, will hold
special communication Monday at
ternoon AT 4 o clock and evenin. at
80, it being the annual past masters
event. Work: Fellow Craft degree. Mr.,
Fred Kendall of Boston has been en-.
gagged to furnish. entertainment.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-02-20
STORIES OF SLAUGHTER.
Spaniards Hear That Their Country
mer Were Killed by Mexicans.

MADRID. Spain, Feb. 20 stories
Of the shooting 10 death Of - span
iarls and the bIrial alive Of q number
Of others by the Mexican rebels AT
Torreon were published at length in
most of the newspapers of Madrid and
the provinces today The stories were
based on the statements made by pas
scngers on the Spanish steamer Anto-
Mo Lopez. which has arrived at Cadiz
from Vera Cruz.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-02-20
WANTS HEART BALM.
sucs for 5000, Alleging Alienation of
Wife's Affections.

RUTLAND. Feb. 21.--james LaRich,
an employs Of Newman ( Cohen, horse
dealers Of this city. has brought suit
in Rutland county court against Frank
McCormick II lahCrrr also Of Rutland.
to recover damages Of $1,000 on the
ground that the defendant alienated
the affections OF The wife OF the plant
if Papers III the case were served by
Deputy Sheriff H. Il. Adams.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-02-20
]. B. DII,LCN DIES SUDDENLY.
Had Been in Granite Business in
Montpclicr Since 1892.

MONTPELIER, Feb. 20-John Il.
Dillon, 81, u member of the firm of
Dillon & Haley, granite dealers, died
yesterday while talking to his wife at
their home in the Lawrence building
He had been In bed only since Friday.
although he had worked while in poor
health several years. He entered the
granite business during the lockout in
1892 with exMayor James Is. Haley
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-02-20
REPORT IS DENIED.
Claim That vaiuGblc Paintings Were
Stolen Declared False.

that caavasses Of gren. value have
hccn stolen from the British Museum
BY q band Of international ART thieves
is denied today hy the officials Of the
institution, who stated that no pictures
were missing.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-02-20
MRS. R. L. STEVENSON.
Widow of Famous Novelist Victim of
Apoplexy.

SANTA BARBARA, Cal. Feb. 20
Mrs. Robert Louis Stevenson. widow of
the famous novelist. died of apoplexy
at her home in Monteeito, near here
Wednesday. The body will be held
in Santa Barbara until the arrival of
her sop, Lloyd Osbourne, from New
York.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-02-20
s75,ooo FOR MISSIONS.
Methodists Receive Large Gift from
Donor Whose Name Is Withheld

NEW YORK. Feb. 2o-The board of
foreign missions of the Methodist
Episcopal church announced today the
receipt of "a gift of $4,000 from a
donor whose name is withheld at his
request. This is the largest single gift
ever received by the board, and it is
to form u permanent fund for Mission
work.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-02-20
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

Friday, 7.30: The speaker viii be
Miss Liunie Holbrook of Tura, Assam,
a missionary under the Woman 5 Bap-
tist Foreign Missionary society. Miss
Holbrook has been in the field six
years and this is her first furlough.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-02-20
SEVEN woRKMEN KILLED.
Gunpowder Works at Ardeer, Scotland,
EXnloded Today.

GL LASGOW, scotland. Feb. 20
Seven woykmcn were Killed and a large
tsumbeg injured ana many buildings
destroyed today at Ardccr, AYRSHIRE.
by an explosion at the eunpowder
works.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-02-20

The British army will soon be equip
ped with guns of longer barrel and
smaller caliber than heretofore. This
will give the bullets greater velocity.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-02-20
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENT
cents line first insertion; 10 ssequsa
Cash Advance. Minimum Charge 20

FOR SALE-Onc brown rug. by
II; ono blue and White Wilton velvet
rug, 3 by 1876; one green Wilton vel
vet rug. about So yards; one oal writ
ing desk. Mrs. Herbert &. Barber. I
Chaplin St. oo7-;f
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-02-20
KINEo NOT FOUND.
Doubt as to Fate OF Big Schooner
from Bail. Maine.

from Bath, Maine.
NORFOLK. Va, Feb. Some.
where out III the fU-mile gale which Is
lashing the: Atlantic toIav, the five
mastod schooner kineo of Bath, Maine,
now three days mystery, is prob
ably fighting for the lives OF the crew
of II men After fruitless search
the revenue cutter Onandaga. having
exhausted its coal supply in lay an /
night cruising, was putting back into
tho port today t. rrplcnish us bankers
before resumiHg the search, Tn"
mariners here are ia doubt as to the
schooner : fate.
Damascus now has an estimated
population Of 3o0.opo
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-02-20

The University Of Oregon has total
Of 1,7Sl students enrolled this year.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-02-20
GOV. WALSH SATISFIED.
Not Willing to Tell About Trustees for
the Boston & Maine.

BOSTON, Feb. 20. Governor Walsh,
on his return from Washington today.
said he was well satisfied with the re
suit of the conference over the separa-
ton of the Boston & Maine and New
Haven railroads. He declined to make
known the identity of the men who
were suggested by him as trustees, but
declared them men who will have the
public confidence, which he considers
more necessary than the money raiscrs
favored by the railroad.
There are l,l27,9t0 automobiles in
Sn,.,- i1o In tl1n nital Stntcs
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-26

ket street Several important busi-
ness matters Will come up for discus
sion. after which a class OF candidates
viii be initiated into the mysteries OF
the order. All members OF the order
are cordially invited TO be present.
A meeting OF the directors OF the
West Virginia Automobile association
will be held in Parkersburg on Febrl.
AIRY .. No doubt number OF local
people viii attend the meeting.
A membership contest will be car
ried on for the next six weeks between
the Mems Bible class OF Vance Memoir
ial. First United Presbyterian and
Second Presbyterian churches OF this
city. Alfred PAUL Is leader OF Vance
Memorial class. Rev. c. II. Robinson
OF the First United and Rev r. e.
koontz OF the Second Presbyterian
church. After the membership con.
test comes TO close a big banquet
Will in all probability be held at the
Stratford Springs hotel.
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War,Aood Rrlcfa

Mrs. W. IL Smith is slightly improv-
ing at her home on Twentieth street,
after being very I'll Saturday.
Miss Hazel Poool is improving at
her home on Main street, South War
wood, after being Ill for about
month.
Albert Shafer OF GAINESVILLE. o.. ia
visiting at the home OF +. G. Rother-
mund. OF Main and Twenty-second
streets.
r. A. Alexander Of Eighteenth street
expects some brown and white leg
horns fowl on show at the poultry
show In Wheeling this week.
John Shafer OF Kansas City, Kan.
Is spending a brief visit with Mr.. r.
c. Rothermund. OF 2104 Main street.
Joseph Steyle OF Seventeenth street
is improving after having his hand
seriously burned while at work last
week
Herbert Wizard OF Glenns Run is
Improving after having an attack or
tonsilitis
Phil Albus OF town has resumed his
duties AT the News office in Wheeling
after being i'll wor a few weeks.
Miss Bessie Warner OF Beallsville. o..
weeks visit with Mrs. Fred Roby or
Eighteenth street.
very large attendance was pres
ent at the Sunday school OF the War
wood Lutheran church yesterday af-
ternOon. The attendance. ia, was
the largest this year.
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ner in which the local association con
ducts It's work
The small pox situation In Wetzel
and Tyler counties is well under con-
troll. according TO DR.. S. l. Jepson. sec
rotary OF the State Board OF Health.
There have been many false reports
regarding the situation and steps tax
en- TO prevent the disease. one OF the
absurd reports being to the effect that
40 persons have lost their arms as a
result OF vaccination. There Is not
such case on record.
The annual meeting OF the direct
ors OF the West Virginia Automobile
Association will be held in Parkers-
burg. February 2. A banquet will
later be served those in attendance.
With appropriate exercises, the
Christian church. OF Weirton and
Holidays Cove will be dedicated
Sunday. February 3. Replacing a his
toric structure that has been used as
a church for many years. a handsome
new edifice has just been completed.
"A meeting OF the creditors of
Harry l.. White. has been called for
February 5. to act on an offer OF com
promise at IS cents on the dollar. The
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meeting will be before Referee Henry
A. Nolte.
Last week was exceedingly dull
in local building circles. only one
largo permit being granted. This was
70 II. l.. Harris. for a house valued a;
$500. The other two were small.
Notices were sent out yesterday
for a meeting OF the streets, alleys
and grades committee OF council 10
meet this evening The committee
will take up the matter OF the Tween
tieth street grade which has been
bothering the minds OF councilmen
and committeeman alike for some
time. Property owners along the
street have been trying 10 get some
needed alterations made for some
time but have been handicapped by
the slow work OF the committee and
council.
DIR. Elizabeth Keay. OF 1925 Chap
week and assisted the stork in bring
Ing three youngsters in the short
space OF Il hours.
State Humane officer Sheldon. In
his report just filed praises the farm
ers OF Ohio county for the care they
have been taking OF their animals
this winter. One farmer In Brooke
county has been brought to bear. be
cause OF I'll treatment TO his animals
and his case will come up today.
Tho work OF constructing the
First Unitarian church is progress
ing very rapidly at the presnt time
and within two weeks the new church
Will. in all probability. be under roof
X. l.. Byrum and Sons company. the
contractors, are aiming 20 have the
building completed by the first oil
April.
Lou J. Laubscher. the worlds
greatest pocket billiard wizard. was
in the city Saturday and gave an eX
hibition OF his work at the Fort Henry
club for the benefit OF the members
which was very much appreciated by
all
George Gibson Kerr. well known
worker with boys. will lecture al
Wellsburg Thursday evening and nj
Moundsville Friday evening.
The members OF the Kahn club
have decided on February IL and is
for their big minstrel show. A splen'
did time is anticipated.
"A meeting OF the Scotch clans OF
the Island will be held this evening a,
Settlers hall to celebrate Burns's
birthday. \ splendid program will
be rendered and a delightful evening
is anticipated. All Scotch people are
cordially invited to attend.
The mid-winter examinations will
begin today at the Cathedral high
school. The students have been study.
ing hard for the examinations and eX
cellent grades are expected. The
Cathedral battalion is being drilled
for their annual ST. Patrick parade.
The achievement OF agriculture ir
the rural schools of our state WAS dis
cussed Saturday afternoon in the cir
cult court room at the court house by
many expert abriculturists and In
. structors. The meeting was well at
I tended by county superintendents oil
schools. district supervisors and other
professors who are Interested In agrf
culture.
"A woman and child were picked
up IN Chicago last week suffering from
the cold by the Immigrants Protective
league OF the Windy City. The wo
man claimed that her husband desert
ed her some time ago and that he Il
in this city. The Associated Charities
have been asked TO locate him on A
| charge Of dcsertion.
Taylor lodge No. G. Order Of tho
| Golden LiE-s. win hold their regular
meeting this evening at No. 1921 Mar
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-26

at Fulton after spending over Sunday
with friends In Pittsburgh.
A large number OF people from the
out-the-pike district will attend the fu-
neral OF Bert McCombs which will be
held from his late residence. No. 2i5s
Main street. this afternoon
Work will be started within the next
few days laying the foundation for the
new drug store that 10 being built at
Fulton by DIR. McNally. the present drug
gist OF that place.
AIR. and Mrs. George Feeney. OF Leatn-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-26
NEWS BRIEFS

The annual meeting OF the Ohio
Valley Automobile club will be held
Tuesday evening. February 3. in the
assembly room OF the board OF trade
A feature win be an address by A. G.
Batchelder. chairman OF the A. A. A
executive association.
A call for a meeting Of the execu-
tive committee OF the Progressive
party TO be held in Parkersburg, next
Saturday. has been issued by State
Chairman Joseph Handlan. OF this
city.
The local business mems associa-
ton has often been requested by
other organizations throughout the
country 10 furnish details OF the man.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-26

Wednesday evening the conErcra .fon
Or the Vance Memorial church ~ Woods
unIo VII give r. rererfinu fn The chanel
gI tNe church FOR Rev and Mrs p 81.
Potter II honor of their tenth tsoddIr q
NhniN 'ftHrF and Tho completion ~ the
.enuI auulvcrerrr Of tho uasf0rnte al
ltet. Potter. a very intcrcFtfur ~vrnfrg
wII De- spent Iu social manner ana
f'e lHN'e7 NJ thr congregation will serve
delicious luncheon af a re4eonabfe
InHr. Rev. Potter has during nis con-
TT. flnr vie. fHr church proved nu rTI-
cent auN fHifhful worker and has great
Ir aided Boz tho uubuIfl.nr 90 tho rturrh
A large rrrrfaeufTf ~ the rprrrrra-
Won VIII be present Co. express their au-
NIrU.HfIuu rf f"r service. rrrHf-rr dur
I.r Tho past ton years
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OUT-THE-PIKE
sacosssfa7 Esvivsi Ends.

bringing TO n close a series OF revival
services which has been In progress for
the past three weeks. regular quarterly
communion services were held In the
fHtone Presbyterian church 81 Elm Grows
yesterday morning The sacrament OF
baptism was administered to a large
class and was followed by the observ-
ance OF the Lord supper. he admins
tration Of the sacraments being IN
charge of the pastor. Rev. l.. b. Lewel-
Ign.
As a result Of the revival % persons
-were admitted 20 membership In the
congregation-25 on profession OF faith
ana nine by letter. Yesterdays serv-
Ices we're very largely attended.
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Improvlnu Slowly.

James a. Devore OF Vance avenue.
North Warwood. who was seriously
injured at the Warwood Tool works
on Friday afternoon, Is improving
very slowly. Mr.. Devore had his arm
caught in a large machine and tore
most OF the flesh off. DR.. J. Soles. the
physician, fears that blood poison will
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-26
Quietly Married

Miss Alta Shepard OF Benwood and
Mrs. George Schiller OF Short Greek,
an employe OF the Merchant 4 Evans
Co. were quietly married Saturday
afternoon I'm Wheeling After the
wedding the couple left for Chicago.
Ill After the trip thev will return
and live In North Warwood II was
somewhat OF surprise when their
friends heard OF tho marriage
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10 Meet MondaX

The members OF the Loveland Vol
unteer Fire and Protection associa-
ton Will hold a meeting this evening
AT the home of the company on Fifth
aud Main streets. II Is thought that
many members will he present and
important matters will come up for
discussion at the meeting
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-26

The great revival that has baen In
Progress at the First NJ. T.. church OF
Elm Grove for tho past several weeks
continues with undated enthusiasm.
Rev. :. ID. Hart. pastor OF the church.
delivered an excellent sermon last eve
ming on the subject The Judgment
The meeting was one OF the largest at
tended and all expressed their appreci-
alton OF the efforts that are being put
forward by the pastor. The meetings
VIII continue during the week.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-26

Fcr. James ~. llollinEsworth. 81 Terre
'lHute. Ind. addressed a large audience
Iu the Christian church. Elm Grove. Iast
'uiug ON TIE subject. why Christian
hould 3d. Socialists" Rev. Hoiifres-
nrtN Ie ueI ~ h0r and Intimate friend
~ Eugene y. Hebs aud iq looked upou
Hr one ar the leading speakers Of the
'r'aliet party THO lecture wqe % very
urge audience
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congregat.onal Meeting.

a meeting Of the congregation Of the
stone church. Elm Grove has been called
Tor Monday evening. February .. Sew
eral matters Of Importance Will be taken
mp at this meeting AZ which time several
matters pertaining to the new church
VIII be discussed. All members are re-
uuestcd TO be present a. tho matters
~ be tahcn up VIII be OF lnterest 70 all
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-26

II II Understood from unofficial
sources that the Triadelphia district
board OF education is contemplating the
erection Of new school building FOR
the accommodation of the large number
Of students IN the district. At present
high school IL being held In the Edging
ton Lane building and the students as
well as the teavhers are compelled e.
labor at "a great disadvantage on account
Of The scarcity OF room. 10 H. said that
the faculty has brought the matter be-
fore the board and that while no def
unite promise has been made a Is eN-
pected that the matter will be decided
within few DAYS. Since the high
school has been transferred TO Edging-
ton Lane from Elm Grove "a has ncces-
STATED the transferring Of stundentr
from the Edgington Lane district 20
Woodsdale and Beech Glen with the re-
sult that these schools are crowded Cd
the limit II 81 expected that by the
beginning OF the next year term that
the enrolment will reach far above the
100 marx and should this be the case
the Officers 81 tho school viii expert
cncc great difficulty In the matter OF
taking care Of the students
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-26
Mission Meeting .

The Bessie shaw Mission Band Of the
stone church viii hold a meeting We'd
nesday afternoon and evening M the
home Of Mrs. ". q. Carpenter In Ior-
ing place. The early part OF the meet
ing viii be devoted 20 business affairs
after which there viii be a social SEES
sion. All members are requested 20 be
present
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To Give BOWLING Party.

The first bowling party will be
given some time this week at John
Alberts' bowling room, witch Is stu
ated I'm the basement Of Lasch's hall
on Fifth and Main streets. \ very
large crowd expects to attend the
party. Mr. Alberts has Just opened
the bowling room and the alleys are
all in good shape.
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erwood- will leave today for Florida.
where they win spend several weeks
George crfsweii returned 20 his home
at cadix yesterday after spending . few
days with friends and relatives AZ Full
ton Heights.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-26

The motormen on the Panhandle
traction line are complaining about
the small children runningin front OF
the cars while in motion in the south.
ern end of town. II is thought by the
company that the parents had better
watch their children closely as on Sat
urday one child. about FIVE years old.
had narrow escape from being kill
cd
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Pure Food Company

The United Pure Food company. OF
New York. expects 10 open a store in
the next few weeks in the building on
Seventeenth and Main streets. oppo-
site the Bank OF Warwood. The build
ing IL very large and well equipped.
The room In which the Food company
will locate is not finished but IL Is
thought that the carpenters will have
the room finished by the last OF this
week
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-26

Car No. - on the civ and Elm Grove
division % the West virginia Traction
q Electric company. which has been In
NE shop UNDERGOING repairs and being
utted for a combination baggage ana
passenger car. viii be turned out In e.
rev days The car has been rentted
with up-to-datc machinery and when
ready for the road will be one OF the
est on the line
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intelligence Handy Almanac at
5lsyneys Drug Store for only 25e.
Get one now


IL g. said that the matter OF laying
ont the lots In pimmc Dale addition 10
Pleasant Valley will be taken w In the
near future This property Is at the
present time owned hy company which
VIII lay Off the ground iu lots TO suit
the homo builders and will endeavor to
make this one Of the most up to date
residence sections I'm the out the pike
district
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MUSICAL.

The choir Of the Elm Grove NJ. r.
church has completed all arrangements
for the holding OF a musical Thursday
symphony orchestra viii furnish music
FOR the occasion. The affair Is being
planned on large scale. and since the
members Or the orchestra are well known
u Is expected that a large crowd Will
turn out to hear the musical.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-26
WARWOOD
Bible CIass

The South? Warwood Bible class
Will hold its weekly meeting Friday
evening at the home OF Mrs. John
Riddle. OF Richland avenue. South
Warwood. Miss Emma Lasch Is lead.
er OF the class and large number is
expected 10 be presest.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-26

The Merchant & Evans Co of North
Warwood will 10 10 work this morn
ing after being shut down for few
weeks on account OF improvements
being made 10 the machinery The
stock Of the in factory was also taken.
vacation.
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To Start Work.

develop. II will be a few weeks be
fore be can return to work.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1914-04-21

Dixie repair ship. fourteen DESTROY
ers. l,loo men. Dixie will carry two
hydro-aeroplanes with
and p~ontoons.
bat'ieshlp Mississippi, 500 marines.
those on Pacific Coast.
On Mexican Pacific .,aet-pala;gb
500 men: New Orleans. $50 men: An
napolls, $50 men; Yorktown. $50
men, California, 900 men; sixty ma
zines; supply ship Glacier.
I'm route to Mexican Pacific coast
battieShlp South Dakota and collier
Jupiter, $50 marines: Cleveland $50
men; Chattanooga, $50 men; Mary
land, 800 men, sixty marines.
At San Diego, Cal. five destrovers
$50 men, Is officers.