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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-21
THROUGH THE GAP
BY MARY Roesars RINepAe1

The train wreck had taken FIRE The
nrst little leaping tongues. licking
their Nay through the shattered win.
noNs and chlmney-like tranSoms had
given way 70 solid sheets OF flame.
dazzlingly white against the night.
WITH sickeRing red edges which dis
solved into a dull. oyerhanging pail
OF smoke. on the bank beside the
track. FUN In the glare. a man was
sitting. his night clothing torn and
dirty, with little scorched places here
and there witch told OF the struggle
ne had made with death. Now and
then be ran his hand nervously over
his hair. which had been singed into
| queer. irregular tufts OF yellowish
brown. His eyebrows. too. were gone.
adding to the strangeness OF the des-
perate eyes which were fixed upon
the track
/ uainman ran past. holding q
battered red lantern. He was hatless
ana coatless. and one arm hung limp
/ beside him. AS he came abreast ~
the man on the bank be stopped sud
denly. looking az the lantern with fear
haunted eyes. Then he gave IL a
fling toward the flames.
! What's the use OF n lantern in
hell?" he muttered. catching at his
broken arm with a gasp OF pain. Then
ne became conscious OF the man be
side him. They'll blame II ON me"
ne babbled. "Nou see n they don't
l went clear back over the trestle, but
mat cursed fool on No. as wouldn't
stop."
The man on the bank did not notice
lie sat quite still. Ills unwavering eyes
hNed on the spot down the track
where a gap had been left by a car
Whlch had gone Gown the embank-
meht. shadowy figures were running
through now aud then, sometimes with
burden, sometimes lettering alone IL
was there, too. that tne doctors from
tihe relief-train were working. their
coats on, In the blistering heat. Just
below. peaceful in the midst OF the
inferno, were the sl,-cted dead.
Il was clear back over the trestle .
reiterated the traiuman. as IL his
statement had been questioned. "If
yon don't believe IL. look at this arm.
Tell through. / tell you. fell
/ throughi' His voice trailed weekly
INTO "A sob. God. | wish il had
killed mel"
But the man on the bank never
moved, never heard The trailman
went on, lurching like a drunken man.
down the track. A volunteer fire
company was throwing "A feeble. hiss
ing stream into the midst OF the fire
without effect.
a man, partly dressed. was COMING
along up the track. lie passed tho
trainmen with glance and kept on
but abreast of the man on the bank
he stopped suddenly ard looked al
MIN. II required a second glance ia
recognize the altered face: but. ap
/, parently satisfied. he touched him or
the shoulder. The Inan on the bank
shifted his position uneasily. bu;
without taking his eyes from the gar
in the flames
Hurt any?" asked the newcomer
he was big man, in trousers and
undershirt. one bare foot thrust int
a low shoe. the other unprotected
from the cinders. lie sat down be
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-21
Brouaht 70 HosnitaI

Frank Kosu. while at work in the
mine OF the Hickman Coal Company.
at Glendale. about o'clock yester.
cay morning, was caught under a
tall or slate and knocked TO the floor
unconscious. lN was taken TO the
Ilendale hospital. where Il was found
that he was not seriously hurt. His
wounds consist chiefly OF a scalp
wound and several minor bruises
about the body.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-21
Writing Letters.

Sug Rhodes. OF MinEo county.
one OF the hve legislator-convicts
brought TO the prison. Is a firm beliey.
er In the psychology of the personal an.
peal. Rhodes is writing many per.
sonal letters to his friends all over
the state in an effort to enlist their
services In securing him a pardon. Mr..
Rhodes believes that he IS a victim
OF some political conspiracy. and was
sent 20 the pen 10 satisfy certain DO
litical enemies.
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carried over the carckling and roaring
Of the fire.
The woman turned toward him. and
her lace was radiant with JOY.
Left alone. the big man watched thu
trio Tor moment Then he took from
his pocket folded paper and glanced
over IT, II was an officers warrant to
arrest. He looked from a. to the face
OF the woman down the track-to the
habys yellow curls: then he slowly tore
II into bits and flung ~ into the flames
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-21

The local lodge Knights OF Pythias
Is making preparations to return visit
OF the McMechen lodge TO their meet.
ing Wednesday night. The lodge will
go 10 McMechen to attend the next
meeting Of that lodge. which will take
pace tuesday evening In their hall
on Marshall street. There will be a
class OF eight new candidates to be
initiated. There will be refreshments
served after the Initiation
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Mayor Blair Hurt

Yesterday morning shortly after 9
O'Clock, Mayor Elmer X. Blair slipped
and fell down the stairs TO the base
ment Of the Bennett & Blair store on
Jefferson avenue, severely iniuring
himself A deep cash was cut in his
night leg and numerous other bruises
were sustained about the body. in
Guiding bad cut above the right eye.
He Immediately went 10 his home on
Fourth street, after the accident.
where the wounds were dressed.
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Mrs. elizabeth MosIander Dead.

Az the home of her son. Alex Mos.
lander, yesterday morning. occurred
the death OF Mrs. Elizabeth Moslander.
an aged lady of Little Grove Creek.
She had been i'll for some time from
computation OF diseases. and her
death was expected at any moment.
she was 81 years old, and had prac-
tically lived all her life on the farm
where she died. The funeral services
viii be held from the home Sunday
morning. at 10 O'Clock and interment
VIII be in the cemetery on the farm.
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peath I'D NJ. MAJ "a chamh.r,

Mrs Mary a. Chambers died az the
home OF her daughter. Mrs Eliza
Wayt. on Bowman Ridge. Wednesday
evening, after a brief illness OF pneu-
monia. While her death was not I'M
expected " came as a shock TO many
~ her friends who were not aware
Of her Illness. She Is survived by
ono daughter and one son The ia.
neral will likely be held sunday from
The home of her dau.htnr. Mr. WaNt
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MOUNDSVILLE

Several families have decided that
Glendale Is the place 20 build their
homes and rear their children. The
pure air and good water. plenty Of
room and absence of dangerous traf-
fic makes Glendale an ideal place for
growing family.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-21
WESLEYAN TO ACT SHORTLY
ON STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Special Dispatch Co Tho IrteuIrarcer
BICkHANNON. March gn The
wesleyan student body by vote OF
90 10 b expressed itself az being in
favor Of student government a
large number Of students did NOT vote
"a AT Tho vote was taken Boz tho rrg.
uiaf daily chapel meeting and tho
Nol' was 10 determine whether or
not student government 4Eoufd d.,
considered and Or n consfifu .ou MIGHT
Do drawn up Tho matte. .a most
generally discussed ovoryu here efu.
dents gather to-day and an on % urIa
i"'csrsf d. evident
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The city fire department was called
out last evening about ; o'clock. TO a
small brick house on Eighth streets 10
eXtinguish a small blaze The fire
was on the roof. and before the de-
partment arrived on the scene. the
bucket brigade had the fire under con.
troll. The house belongs to :. W.
Matthews. and the fire was caused by
a defective flue.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-21
Moman's Club Met.

Yesterday afternoon at the home
OF Mrs. &. +. CarTigan. on Wheeling
avenue, Glendale. the Woman's Club
or this city held a very interesting
meeting. They were entertained with
music. After the meeting refresh
ments were served.
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Bishop George W. Peterkin OF Par.
kersburg. w Va. vii preach Sunday
morning az 1880 o'clock at the Trim.
ity Episcopal church OF this city. The
sermon will be very interesting. being
one Of the special sermons during
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-21

An Investigation In regard TO the
condition Of East Fifth street Is ex.
pected 10 be ordered al the meeting Of
council Monday evening. The street
Is Hooded with water from a bad
sewer connection. and wagons cross.
ing the place 20 I'm the mud nearly
up 20 the hubs Of the wheels. a very
annoying stencil ARISES from the
place on warm DAYS
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-21

Lent. Bishop Peterkin will 20 from
this city TO Wheeling. where he will
preach Sunday evening in ST. An.
drew's church
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shot George McGary, who boarded
with him at Glendale and who eluded
the police for some time. appeared be-
fore Squire Lewis last evening and
waived a preliminary examination. He
was then placed under a bond OF $500
70 appear al the next term OF grand
jury. The bond was nut nm and Her
ozok was released
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DowDELL REALTY CO..
viii Return Visit.

Bell Phones-Cal Moundsvine.
Othce-SO5-R Residence-237-R
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intelligence 1914 Almanac for 25o
az the Nichols News Stand. Get II
TODAY
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Held Under $500 Bond.
Mike Herozok. who some time ago
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-21

J. n Forsythe. aged 10. fell into a
pan a boiling maple syrup at shiloh
0day and was Scalded. dying later
u his burns.
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IEtsnixs.eer Bureau-
Columbus. o. March 20.

coiumhus. O.. March 40
solomon Dagan was caught In a
bait while AT work In a factory al
Riqua to-day and was hurled over a
machine Ills head struck the floor
with a terrific force. and injuries
which may result In his death were in
iilcted
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coMMlssIoNER,s SALE.

Notice is hereby given that in pursu- ance of the authority and directions contained in the decretal order of the chancery court of Garland county. made and entered on the 18th day of January A D 1914 in n certain cause (No 5543l then pending therein between King F Flowers complainant. and J. IT. Can't and Lizzie Can't. defendants, the under signed as commissioner of said court. will offer for sale at public vendue to the highest bidder. at the front door or en- trance of the county court house. at the corner of Court and Exchange streets. in which said court is held, in the county of Garland. within the hours prescribed bN law for judicial sales. on Friday the 17th day of April A. D. 1914, the following described real estate to-wit
 Lots sixty (GO and sixtY-one (6O, in block ninety (90) of Mellard x Belding's Addition to the city of Hot Springs. in Garland county, Araknsas.
 Terms of sale: On a credit of three months, the purchaser being required to execute a bond as required by law and the order and decree Of said court in said cause. with approved security. bearing interest at the rate of six (6) per cent per annum from date of sale until paid. and a lien being retained on the prem ises sold to secure the payment of the purchase money
 Given under my hand this 25th day of March, A. n. 1914.
 A. c. STrT.LENBERGER.
 Commissioner in Chancerv.
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ApMINIsTRAToR,s NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the under signed, as administrator of the estate or s. A. Peden. deceased, win apply to the probate court of Garland county, Arkan- sas, on the 18th day of April, 1914, or as soon thereafter as he can be heard, and on a day not later than four weeks after the first publication of this notice. for an order authorizing and directing the sale of certain real estate belonging to said estate, lying and being situated in Gar land county, Arkansas. to-wit.
 Lot CPD twelve of block (34) thirty four, in South Hot Springs as mapped and plated by the Commissioners of the Chancery Court of Garland county Ar kansas. whose report and bin of assur- ance was approved by order of said Chancery Court dated the 14th day of October, 1893, and recorded in Volume Number 10 at pages 6S6 of the Rec ords Of Deeds and Mortgages of Garland county Arkansas
 The above described lands or so much thereof as will be necessary for the pur- pose of paying the debts probated against the estate Of s A. Peden, deceased.
 Given under my hand at Hot Springs, Arkansas, this the goth day of March, 1914.
 J. H. PEDEN, Administrator ot the Estate of s. A. Peden, Deceased.
 M s. x ARTHUR COBB.
 Attorneys for the Administrator.
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coMMlssIoNER,s SALE

Notice is hereby given, that in pur- suance of the authority and direction contained in the decretal order of the chancery court of Garland county. made and entered on the 18th day of March. A. D., 1914 in a certain cause iNu. 5579) then pending therein between Mrs 4 Lemone and S. w. c. Smith. trustees complaintants, and O. F. Clifford and EIva NJ Clifford, defendants, the under signed, s commissioner of said court, win offer for sale at public vendue to the highest bidder, at the front door or entrance of the county court house, al corner Court and Exchange streets in which said court is held. in the county of Garland within the hours prescribed by law for iuricial sales, on Friday the 24th day of April A. D. 1914. the fol- lowing described real estate. to-wit:
 Commencing at tho southwest corner of the northwest quarter of the northeast quarter of section eight (S). township three (3) south, range nineteen (19) west and run thence east thirty-hve feet to the east side of Third street thence south on the east side of Third stree, one hundred and twenty-seven (127) feet to the place of beginning, and run thence south five degrees east on east line of Third street five hundred and ninety-four f594) feet thence north eighty-seven (S7l degrees east three hundred (300) feet: thence north thirty minutes west on west side of Brickyard street eight hundred and forty-four (S4N feet to Bedding ave nue; thence south eighty-four degrees west one hundred and eighty-four us4)
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coMMIssoNER,s sALE.

Notice is hereby given, that in pur- suance of the authority and directions contained in the decretal order of the chancery court of Garland county. made and entered on the 29rd day of March. A. D., 1914, in certain cause (No. 5365l then pending therein between l.. C. Nal lory and NJ. J, Henderson, trustees. com plainants, and Amanda Akin, widow of Edward Akin. deceased; sam Akin, Wick k- ie Akin and Willie Akin minors, and Mittie Wiley. heirs-at-law of said Ed ward Akin, deceased. defendants, the un- dersigned as commissioner of said court, will offer for sale al public vendue to the highest bidder, at the front door or entrance of the county courthouse at corner Court and Exchange streets, in which said court is held, in the county of Garland, within the hours prescribed by law for judicial sales. on Friday, the 24th day of April A. D., 1914 the fol- lowing described real estate. towit
 The west half of the northwest quar- ter of section twenty-two (22) and the northwest quarter of the southwest qdar- ter, and the southeast quarter of the northeast quarter of section twenty-one (2D, township one G) north. of range nineteen (19) west, containing one hun dred and sixty acres (160l acres. situat- ed in Garland county, Arkansas.
 Terms of Sale: On a credit of three months. the purchaser being required to execute a bond as required by law and
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LEGAL NOTICES

 feet; thence south five degrees east two hundred and twenty four t2.B feet, thence south eighty-four esq degrees west one hundred and seventy five G75, to the place of beginning, being a part of lot six t6), in the northwest quarter of the northeast quarter and the south west quarter of the northeast quarter of section eight (S), township three t3) south range nineteen (l9l west, con- tainIng five and thirty eight one hun dredths (5.SS) acres except one acre along creek sold to Ben Hollig, as shown in deed of record in Vol ~. page 4t0, of the Records of Deeds and Mortgages of Garland county Ark, all of said property being situated in Garland county. Ark.
 Terms of Sale On a credit of three months, the purchaser being required to execute a bond as required by law and the order and decree of said court in said cause. with approved security, bear ing interest at the rate of ner cent per annual from date of sale until paid, and a lien being retained on the premises sold to secure the payment of the purchase money.
 Given under my hand this End day of April X. D. 1914
 A. C. SULLEN Commissioner in Chancery.
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(seal)
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given to the public that NJ Kinney is not president of the United States Steel Railway Tie Company, Is no agent for said company and has no au- thority to act for the said company in any capacitv; that what stock he holds in the company as been concelled by a regular meeting Of the board of directors for non payment. and the transfer or sale of the stock certificates of this company will not be made or recognized at the main office of the United States Steel Railway Tie Company.
 Certified copies of the articles of incor- poratlon have been sent to J. k. Long. an attorney at Hot Springs. Ark. as all the minute books bylaws and all the records of the company are kept in the home office. which is in the city of Pittsburg Pa, and all parties purchasing or wanting to purchase stock in this company, before they pay their money or accept any stock they had better get the consent "f this office direct or through J. R. Long it's attorney.
 THE UNITED STATES STEEL RAIL-
 WAY TIE CO
 Per p. r.. Maxey President.
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NOTICE

In the Garland Circuit Court Memphis, Dallas & Gulf Railroad Co.,, Plaintiff. vs. T. H. Lilly. Defendant To the Above Named Defendant, T. II. Lilly.
 You are hereby notified that the plaintiff Memphis. Dallas x Gulf Rail road Company, has filed it's petition for the condemnation of lots ten (10) and eleven GD, of block nineteen G9, of Morrison x Bedding Addition to the City of Hot Springs. Arkansas, in Garland County, Arkansas, for use for its right of-way, for side tracks sidngs, build ings switch yards, etc, and to have the damages for the appropriation of said lots for said purposes assessed, and to have the title to said lots divested out of you and vested in the plaintiff, for rai- road purposes; and that the plaintiff will apply to the Garland Circuit Court to have the damages assessed on the 23rd day of March, 1914. on the 1st day of the March term. 1914, of said court. or as soon thereafter as the plaintiff can be heard. This 3rd day of February, 1914.
 MARTIN & WOOTTON,
 A. J. MURPHY.
 Attorneys for Plaintiff
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NOTICE OF SALE.

The undersigned, as administratrix of the estate of Dan A. Stuart, deceased, will sell at public auction to the high est and best bidder therefor al the front door of the building situated at the cor ner of Court and Exchange streets, now occupied as a court house, in and for Garland county between the hours of judicial sales, on Wednesday, the 1st day of April, 1914 the following deserib- ed tract and parcel of land situated in Garland county to-wit:
 The north half of the northwest quar- ter of section twenty (23). town ship three (S) south. range twenty (2O) west
 Terms of Sale--On a credit of three months, the purchaser being required to execute bond, with sufficient security for the payment of the purchase price, and lien to be retained upon the premises sold until the purchase price shall be fully paid.
 This Sd day of March. 1914
 HARRIET R. STUART, Admnistra trix of the Estate of Dan A. Stuart, Deceased 3-11-2lt
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FOR RENT-Ofnce rooms, up stairs at them 3-S-tf
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NoTIce oF RECEIVERS sALE.

Notice is hereby given that the un- dersigned IS receiver of the estate of Coutlee Brothers, bankrupt. in conform ity with the decretal order of Charles c. Wa CTS. referee in bankruptcy. made and had on the 2nd day of April, 1914 will, on the 14th day of April, 1914. be- tween the hours of a. m. and D. m. proceed to sell at their former place of business at the corner of Central ave pue and Olive street. Hot Springs. Ark, at public outcry to the highest bidder, the personal property, consisting of a stock of furniture and household goods. book accounts and store fixtures
 Terms of Sale-One- of the pur- chase price to be paid in cash at the time of the sale and one-half of the purchase price to be paid in ninety (90l days from date of sale, with interest at 6 per cent The purchaser being requr- ed to secure the unpaid purchase price by note, with approved security.
 Given under my hand and seal as such receiver on this 3rd day of April 1914
 CHARLES c. SPARES
 Receiver.
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NOTICE FOR DUPLICATION.

U. s. Land Office at Camden, Ark,
 April 8. 1914
 Notice is hereby given that Thomas F. Owen. of Mt Valley Route. Hot Springs, Arkansas who. on August I. 1907, made Homestead Entry No 30SQ0 CSerial No. 0335il for the S 1-2 NE 1-4, Section t3, Township 1 S.. Range 19 w., 5th princi- pal meridian. has filed notice of inten- tion 10 make final five-year proof to es- tablish claim to the land above describ- cd before the r. s Commissioner a Hot Springs Arkansas, on the lith day of May. 1914.
 Claimant names as witnesses: Charles Holland Of Mountain Valley Arkansas Jeff Holland of Mountain Valley. Arkan. sts; Charles Grisham. of Mountain Val ley. Arkansas. Ben WiOughby, of Noun tain Valley. Arkansas.
 II. c. FRIEDHEIM. Register.
 The Sentinel Record, Hot Springs.
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NOTICE FOR Puet1cArloN.

Department of the Interior. United States Land Office at Camden, Ark.
 February IA. 1914. Notice is hereby given that John Ru- July g, 1910, made homestead entry No O44lO for SW IA NE 1-4 and NV 1-4 NV 1-4 SEE 1-4, section 25, Township 8 s. Range 2s w.. fifth principal me- rdian, has filed notice of intention to make final threeyear proof to establish claim to the land above described, before the United States Commissioner at Hot Springs. Arkansas, on the 26th day of March, 1914
 Claimant names as witnesses:
 Ed Kelton of Meyers, Arkansas. Albert Johnson of Meyers. Arkansas Adolphus Trussel of Meyers, Arkansas. Betttis Turner of Meyers Arkansas.
 H. c. FRIEDHEfM.
 Register
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ELEcrIoN EXPERIMENTATION.

Notice is hereby given that an election will be held in the city of Hot Springs Arkansas. on TUESDAY, the 1th day of APRIL, 1914. at the dufferent voting pre- ciucts in said city for the purpose of elect. ing the following city officers,
 POLICE JUDGE to fill the unexplrcd term of Jack Archer.
 CITY ATTORNEY.
 CITY CLERK.
 AND ONE ALDERMAN FROM EACH OF THE SIN WARDS IN SAID CITY.
 Said election will be held aud conducted fin the manner prescribed by law for hold ing State and county elections as far as the same may be applicable.
 Given under my hand and seal as Mayor Of said city on this the 18th day of March, 1914. J. w. McCLENDON. Mayor
 (Spal
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LEGAL NOTICES
WANING oRpER.

In the Garland Chancery Court. Esther Vessey Plaintiff against William Nessey, Defendant
 The defendant, William Nessey. is warned to appear in this court within thirty days and answer the complaint of plaintiff, Esther Nessey. Given under my hand and seal of said court this 5th day of March, 1914.
 A. c. SULLENBERGEk, Clerk. A. J. Murphy. Esq,
 Attorney ad Litem.