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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-10
Arz1ngs for Community xma.

ne general committee m charge OF
~ community Christmas Tree and
-,uusT matters connected with the affair
VIII meet this evening in the c5rs,,i,
o..F room az 1890 o'clock 4 large turn
out ~ looked for, as the ideas advanc.d
al i"r' arc meeting with hearty appTo-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-10

ne hetaii business Mems Asaocfatiov
- Lhelr last meeting decided a. keef,
.s1t.l stsI,s open each evening until 10
y, 49, 49, =. peElnning Monday next ana con-
t.hulhE until after Chriaffuar a.6,
stoies VIII De closed ali dav Chriutr,".
end New Years days
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-10

MT. VERNON. Dec. s-Mt Vernon
voted dry under the Beal law yester-
day by majority OF 63. The city. which
has been dry six years. has a popula-
ton OF nearly 10000
non. also voted DR.. The majority was
1877.
Mt. Vernon drys early In contest bar
red minister's from taking part in the
campaign. only two speeches were de-
nvered- They were by dry orators.
Newspaper advertising was used ex-
tensively.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-10
M MECHEN


a ArIan gements are fast being compIet-
ii,..ioL, tnt CHRISTMAS program TO he de-
tutNeteu by the students OF the Tfnfor
inish school Friday evening. December
RANGED consisting OF vocal ara ~, AZ
. menu music. The Cooey- Bentz FTIrni-
tuIe company viii furnish "A Victroia
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-10

\, ne local Chapter a. Il. and A. NJ of
Aaaoundsville, viii hold a special meefina
tIi9ay evening In their hall in the Trusf
oulLdlng. After short session IN
elaborate banquet will be served H.
NOSE present. competent COMMITTEE
the affair. 'e"u'e OF
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-10

r. lsYase No. Knights OF the Golden
s ieH' met last night in the Hodge
hoyils "a the Fisher building That
oelnf the regular weekly meeting onlv
r ,,,',, matters We're taken up. 4 GOOD
hunber OF members were present ana n
short social session Vas b.Id foit ee,.G =
the business meeting MS
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-10

The boys Of the glepdaI. 49, 49,
guIchased a building from Or Ifsftie
9ymes' ana are having a. moved from me
tgtt iyt - lot owned b. Mr.. W III
49, ON second street. Contrncfor h
- n ,'.l,. alden OF Moundsviile b. doing
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-10
MOUNDSVILLE


AT a meeting OF the county court held
yesterday morning. IL was decided TO
give the inmates of the Infirmary a
feast quite out OF the ordinary. While
they are well fed and clothed, and are
always given n treat OF candy. oranges
stogies and tobacco in addition 20
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-10
BASKET naii Schedule.

Below Is the tentative schedule OF tn.
xnion High School basket ball team
me local scholastics have one of the
oest teams In this section and are ex-
season is finished "e
nome, probable -
Jan. l-Sistersville at home
Jan. NV Va. Business Cou... ..
Wheeling. probable ~
Jan <V.-Linsly at Wheeling
jan 2S.-Catiedral at home nroh.ht.
bourne Niooie-
Mar Mar. ls.-Linsly at Wheeling.
Mar. 2o.-Middlebourne al home
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-10

deal OF useless expense and much in
excusable annoyance to Perfectly law
abiding people"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-10

Stamm-B. NJ. DERRICK, Marietta.
o. J. b. McDole. Wick: ID. G. kunst,
Srafton; {. T. Downes. Fairmont.
Melure-John L. Sayre. Olive E.
Sayre. Ripley: Beatrice Yeater Mrs.
r b. Highland. New Martinsriile:
Mrs, Nj. l. Miller, Somerton. o.; Miss
NJ Louise Schooley. Belmont. o.: n.
G. Davey. Clarksburg: c. II. Turner
tin and wife. New Msrtinsviile; Mrs.
q. ?. Way. Agnes Hoeffler. Woods
held. o.: w. G.. Meeks. James Boyle.
Clarksburg: Charles r. Watson Has
tings: Webster n. sill. Bethany: E.
C. Murray. Moundsvflle.
Grand centraI-Wm. Wood and
wife. Fairmont: +. NJ. Hickman and
wife. Cambridge. o.: Mr.. and Mrs. A.
= Sears. D. q. Monitor. Flushing. o.;
j. +. Emsly. West Liberty.
brunswick-D. ~. Brooks. Washing
ington. Pa: Elmer Suten and wife.
Farmont: Paul X. Tutrock, Worth
ington; !. {. Ralphsynder, Fairmont.
Herman Laupp. of the Island. spent
wednesday In Pittsburgh. in the inter
est or the Belmont Bridge Company.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Danner. of
Glenwood Heights. are the parents of
a son, born Wednesday morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. August Dailer and
daughter. Miss Jeanette. OF Pitts
ourgh. were called here by the death
Of Mr.. John Whyte.
Mrs Nettie Hirsch and Miss Gut
man. of North Main street. have re-
turned from an extended visit to New
York.
Mrs. julius Horkheimer has re-
turned from a visit with her sons at
the University OF Michigan. at Ann Ar
Dor.
Mrs. Charles Franzheim has gone to
Cleveland. TO be the guest of her sis
ter. Mrs. Holcomb.
Mrs. Charles Diegnan has returned
from Atlantic City, where she spent
a few weeks.
Mrs. Catherine Britt, OF Edgwood.
VIII leave this evening for Denver.
Colo. where she will spend the winter
with her daughter. Mrs. Harry Tape.
formerly of this city.
Little Louis Greene. OF Fifteenth
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-10
BBNWOOD


Following IL che Christmas program
70 De delivered ~ the students OF the
Union high school ON the afternoon. De-
cember is. The Cooey-Bentx Furniture
eompany VIII furnish music with a VIC
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-10

.fvsS-herin vs.. Norton; Hardin: af-
itio;-Errett vs.. c. c. ST T. ~
co: Crawford: affirmed
lflOS-Weldon VS.. Columbus Della
ware and Marion Ry. Co; Franklin; ar
:, itlos-Lndwig VS.. wallace: Wood: az
:, Itssi-Metzger vs.. Ashley: Lucas; az
1+57I-Albrink VS.. Columbus F,nd,., =.
and Northern Railway Co. Henry: AZ
land: affirmed. :. y. -
l4bg5-Unted Telephone Co. 49,.
gan County Farmers Co; Logan: az
CLEVELAND. Dec. 9.-Only .6 ne-
cent OF the laws being enacted IN the
United states by state legislature a,c
congress ~ beyond dispute as 10 nee
SHY. wisdom and usefulness decIared
senator George Sutherland. OF Utah H.
merce VI SOih-
Twenty-Five per cent OF the remain
der Is wholly bad he said eos ne,.
cent has no real excuse for existence
ana 70 per cent is of doubtful yyisdoro
organized society. however has wonSer
Ini powers OF adaptibility and rnana0es
20 get ahead In spite of this consfantIx-
growing load OF legislation. but oniy,
AAter vast waste OF human energy, n
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-10

While he was hunting rabbits today
John Brewer. aged 80, a farmer Was
shot IN the ankle by Charles Grant. his
companion.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-10

Sheriff w. n. Mccanister. OF Greene
county. has been ordered TO return "a
fhe county by the state bureau OF ac-
counting. sfIT.s2. OF this sum slssS7
- for expense account, sfss.5o for auto.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-10
DAVENPORTS

Our line Of Davenports in
cludes the famous PULL
MAN Davenport They may
be had N imitation ietsher-
Swear guaranteed coverings
frsm S31.OO 10. Lower
priced ones from $3.50
up.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-10

3. p. Orr. OF ClrcieviiIe. was re-eiec,.a
prssioent and y. M. Shook. OF Urbana-
Eas renamed for secretary-treasurer. a.
aontgomery, OF Columbus declined
70 become president or to remain as
wee president and that office was given
10 w. G. Pressing. OF Norwalk
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-25

of the clearing house associations in the reserve and central reserve cities circulars telling of the plan and set ting forth the amount each particular city has been assessed. It enclosed also the report made by the bankers committee which recommended the pool plan.
 The board,' the circular says, ''has carefully. considered the committed s report, and concurs in its conclusion and recommendations The board is convinced of the necessity of an ade- quate plan of national cooperation to meet a situation which is of national dimensions, and it has no hesitation, therefore, in giving it's approval to the plan proposed by your committee, and recommends your earnest cooperation.
 The board shares the committed s belief that the creation of a large goI1 fund at this juncture will have far reaching effect for good and will prove an effective factor in restoring confi- dence. in bringing relief. in protecting and strengthening the country's credit, and in facilitating the exportation of our products"
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-25
FEW PLAYERS TO BE
 DRAFTED THIS YEAR.
FederaIs Declare They Will Have 50
 Majors Next Season.

Although the result of the drafting season for the major leagues has been kept secret it is generally understood that few players will be taken from eral reasons for this. The drafting was kept secret this year in order to prevent the Federal League dealing with players in advance from the min- ors to the majors. Comparatively few drafted players remain with the major league clubs, most of them be- ing returned or sent to some other minor league club for further de- yelopment, or as the result of a deal of some kind between a major league club and a minor league club
 This Is what the minor league play CTS are finding fault with. The Fed eral League officials declare they will have about 50 players from the major leagues next season, but by the time they count up their losses from this season they will not be so anxious to pay fancy prices to ulre players from will likely turn their dragnets on the minors and this is just what the mag mates of organized baseball have been guarding against.
 Had organized baseball made pub lie it's draft list it would give the Fed eral League an opportunity of going after the drafted players and 1t would force organized baseball clubs to bid against the Federals to get the play CTS tthey wanted to either keep with the minors or advance to the majors. The secret draft, however, will upset the F'ederals' plans and it will prevent the players selected by draft from holding up the club owners or organ ized baseball by using offers made by the Federals to boost their salaries.
 There has been very little heard of the Federals lately, owing to the news of the European war crowding the columns of the newspapers. Thegen- eral depression caused by the conflict In Europe has had its effect on base ball. This season promised to be one of the worst in the history of the game until the Braves and Giants hooked up in their whirkwind finish for the National League race. The
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-25
GEORGIA CAN BOAST
 OF ANOTHER BASEBALL MAN. George StalIinss, Manager of Braves,
 Was Born There.

For some years Tyrus Cobb and Napoleon Fucker have monopoHzed the spotlight among native Georgians in the world of baseball Any refer . ence to Georgia was not complete un- lesS' Tyrus and Napoleon were men toned as products of that state. These two birds were the last word in dia- nlond affairs from Catoosa county to Traders Hill, and they constantly de- served all the praise heaped upon them by their fellow citizens.
 But this year the Georgia popularity trust has expanded. Ty and Nap have been compelled to move over and share the limelight stuff with another Crack CT, known far and wide as Big Chief George Stallings, manager of the Bos . ton Braves
 Stallings reached his 18th birthday last week Augusta, Ga, was the place of his birth. He graduated from the Virginia Military institute and later took course in a Baltimore medical college. It was as a member Of the medical school baseball team that he first donned the spangles. He was an outfielder and catcher. His work at tracted the attention of the Philadel- phia Nationals and he was signed by that club in 1887. After mid season the Phillies loaned him to Toronto, which club won the International league pennant that year. So Stall ings finished his first season in pro- fessional baseball with a winning outfit
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-25
FoRD'S GREAT RECORD.
Did Wonders With His Emery Paperec
 Style.

Ray Heating of the New York Americans attracted widespread att tention throughout the countrya a week ago in his victory over the Athletics This notoriety was backfire as re- ported in the New York Sun. Eddie Collins, the shrewd second baseman of the worlds champions, became ve-'y suspicious as a result of the puzzling behavior of Keating's offerings. An examination of the ball proved that it had been roughened on one side. Col- lins called on Umpire Connolly to ex- anime Keating's glove. in which was found set in the palm a square or so of emery paper. With this the pitcher the sphere, enabling him to spin it more readily and effect the sharp breaks that led to the discovery of the artifice.
 While Keating's trick was discov- cred the news leaked out that most of the new style of delivery. Indeed, most of the twirlers who were supposed to be expert in the manipulation of the spitball were using emery paper in stead of saliva. They were schooled in the art by Catcher Ed Sweeney, who for several years was the battery mate for Russell Ford. It was Ford who first discovered the cunning use to which emery paper might be put. His experiments along these lines re- suited in his wonderful record of 26 victories and only six defeats in the American league campaign of 1910.
 That season. under George Stailings Ford as a first year man established one of the most enviable records of all time. He came from the Southern league highly recommended as a spit ball pitcher. In fast company within few weeks he gained wide publicity as the originator of freak delivery It was claimed that he could breaK his spitha.ll at will to either side. This mastery made him as formidable against a right, handed batsman.
 The truth of the matter is that Ford threw very, very few SpitballS t.I American league batters. His freak or double barrelled splitter was nothing more than the emery papered style in which Heating was discovered. Occa- sionally Ford would offer the moist brand. but only often enough to keep concealed his real ace.
 Sweeney was in on the secret, said Frank Chance recently. But he kept the secret well. He was the only man in the business outside of Ford who had the faintest idea of Russ secret up to a few weeks ago. He tells me that the discovery was made quite by accident. Kahler, the Cleve- land pitcher dreamed one night that Ford told him the secret. He imme- diately experimented with emery paper and found that he could get maxwell ous results. He told Sweeney of the discovery and Sweeney immediately realized that F'ord's secret had become an open book. It was then that he imparted instructions to his battery mates"
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-25
The Porteous & Mitchell Co.

Donovan received s1 votes Peck six and Clark four.
 The vote of the dissenting delegates was as follows:
 For Peck Michael J. Began and Frank E. Hurgin of Bethel; J. H. Ma lone Rufus A. Lyon, Thomas Leahy and I'M. Stocking of Redding;
 For Clark, J. H. Hawkins, Danbury; John H. Donovan, Shelton; Oscar M. Beardsley and George Beecher, Hunt irgtCn.
 Congressman was nominated by Rep Representative Lynn w. Wilson He made a stirring address in which he Commended the stand of Congressman Donovan against absenteeism and ms support of President Wilson. he de- clared that Congressman Donovan IS the best congressman sent from inc fourth district in twenty years ana during his term of office he has maoe himself a figure of national renown.
 Attorney Robert G. DeForest of Bridgeport; and Fred Wheeler or Trumbull made secondlng speeches
 The convention was harmonious, ex-' cept when adherents of Peck ana Clark objected to the plan to having rising vote for Donovan. The afsueo for a paper ballot but the final method adopted was a roll call.
 nationalgreedpw
 After the convention, the, members of the retiring congressionl commit tee entertained the delegates and in vitd friends at a banquet in the Strat- field hotel. Some of the speakers were Representative Wilson, States Attar- ney Homer S. Cummings, Jonn Cayananeh. president of the Norwalk. Chamber of Commerce; Senator Han ford s. weed of New Canaan and John F. Donovan, candidate for at- torpey-general.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-25
CONDITIONS OF LIFE
 IN VIENNA REVEALED
6o, 900 Are Unemployed and in Help
 less Condition.

Venice, via Paris, Sept. 24, 7.26 p. m.-A graphic word picture reaching here of conditions of life in Vienna is revealed in an official statement of the mayor of Vienna that his city is supporting the families of S2,000 re- servists at a daily cost of S50,O00 and in addition is endeavoring to provide for 100000 unemployed and another 100, 900 fugitives from Galicia and the crown land of Bukowina. For the fu- gitives the city already has expended s1, 900, 900. According to the mayor s statement 0,000 unemployed have been given positions on the public works but the remaining 60,000 are in a help less condition. The mayor complains that there has been an inadequate re- sponse to his appeals for the various war relief funds and says many wealthy persons have withheld sub- scriptions upon the plea that they did not know which fund to assist.
 The first official report of the Aus trian Red Cross shows that the total contributions to it's fund amounted to only sS40,000 The report says that the rich industrial classes for the most part subscribed liberally. but express es disappointment at the small con- tributions of many enormously wealthy aritocratic land owner. The middle and even the lower classes, the report adds, have shown themselves much more generous.
 Polish newspapers say that, when occupying Lemberg, the Russians showed the utmost consideration for the population. They paid cash for all supplies taken: placed sentries to guard the public buildings and left tain order Nearly half the popula- tion fled the city but the remainder are living in perfect quiet and se- curity, according to the newspapers.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-25
POOR SEASON FOR
 INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE
Estimated the League Has a Loss of
 $25o,o0o.

The season of the International league Is the most disastrous, finan eiaily in the history of the circuit l has been estimated by those in a oeen run at a loss of s250,0OO.
 providence is the only club that VIII make money. It is probable that the Buffalo club will not lose more than $35,000. The loss at Baltimore IS estimated as s60,0o0. but Jack Dunn got out from under by selling his star baseball players for a sum equal to what his losses will amount to.
 The Federal league boasts of no rain guarantee, but the International league does. and it is said that the club owners in the Barrow circuit nave been compelled to dig down into their bank account in a majority of cases this season to- meet the $20O guarantee paid to the visiting clubs, so small have been the crowds. This condition practically exists over the while at Saturday and Sunday games the income is naturally larger, but not sufficient to cover the losses.
 Judging by the attendance to date, it is estimated that the 'son the road receipts" for each club will not aver age over $16,000. This applies to TT games. The expenses incurred in each club for this period is figured at $31,- 000 which represents a deficit of $15,000. The expenditures for the pe- riod included $20,000 estimated for salaries, s9, 900 for transportation and hotels, and s2,ooa league assessment.
 For the home games it is figured that the following expenses must be met: Guarantees to visiting clubs, s16.000; salaries to players, $2O, 900; league assessment.' s2,o00; office ex- penses, including salaries. $7oOO; in cidentals, including grounds, adver- Using, training. trip. etc, $10.000; the grand total being S55. 900. Estimating net receipts. at $15.O0o will bring the Seasons loss to $40,000.
 Another important item to be con- sidered under expenditures is<the rur- chase and sale of ball players, which will probably show an average loss of $7,000 to each club.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-25
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
STEPS TAKEN IN
 ARRANGING WORLDS SERIES
Secretary Herman E. Nickerson An
 nounces That the Tabulation of Seats will Commence.

Boston, Sept. 24.-Ohicial notice of the progress of the Braves toward capturing the National League pen nant and participating in the woxd series was taken today by the man. agement of the local club Secretary Herman E. Nickerson, announced that applications for seats for world se- ries games that may be played here would be tabulated beginning tomor- row and reservations made in the or der of receipt.
 Applications will be granted for one TWO or three day allotments, with preference to those asking for tickets for three days and for any reasonable number of seats for each game, those applying for one or two to have first call.
 Arrangements are being made &C., eording to Secretary Nickerson by which it is hoped to circumvent schemes of speculators to secure blocks of tickets.
 The first applications reached the local headquarters more than a month ago and more than 800 were received today. Beginning tomorrow, an ex- tra force of clerks will be employed to handle the business.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-25

games. It Is expected that Charley Sheldon, captain of the freshman team last year. will be given the other tackle position eventually, but an ankle, in- jured in tennis, will keep him out of play for two or three weeks. George McNeil, substitute last year, is being used in his position. Oakes and Aleck Harbison are being tried out in the guard positions. Oakes has no su- perior on the squad and Is easily a fixture. Harbison's brother. Hugh. was a substitute last year, and would have been regular but for an injury. Wiley Is in the competition for guard and Burnett is being used at both center and guard. Miller and Leisenring are the first choices for the snap-back po- sition, which is well played in tech nique, although the two candidates are light
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-25
INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE srsnorxa.
FEpe8A. ..EAeCr srarEYza.
Braves Strengthened Their Hold.

Boston, Sept. 24.-Today's double header resulted in Boston shutting out Cincinnati 5 to 0 in the first game and 2 to tie in the second, dark ness causing a suspension of the last contest at the close of the eighth in- ming. As New York lost to St. Louis this afternoon, the home team in- creased its lead in the pennant race to seven games.
 Timely hitting and Rudolph's good pitching gave the locals the opening game. Both teams scored on errors in the first inning of the second con- test. A series of singles gave Boston the lead in the third inning. The ty- ing run came when Groh singled, took second on a throw in to the plate which put out Daniels and scored on Niehoffs hit.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-25
WORLDS SERIES WILL
 START OCTOBER 9TH
President Ban Johnson Says Season of Both League Will Be Closed the Day Before,

Play in the worlds championship baseball series probably will start on October 8. one day after the American and National league seasons are brought to a close, according to Pres ident B. B. Johnson of the American league and member of the national baseball commission.
 President Johnson asserted that there was no truth in the report that October 10 had been decided on as the date for starting the series.
 Tt Is our aim to start and finish the series as early as possible" John son said. T believe we can arrange to play the first game on October 8. There is no reason for delay"
 In the event that the Boston Na- tionals and Philadelphia club of the American league are contenders for the worlds title, two games will be played consecutively in ealh city in stead of alternating each day as was the case between New York and Philadelphia. The place for the open ing game, it was announced. will be decided by the flip of a coin