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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-11-19
LAND GRANT PROBLEM.
State and Railroad Company Discuss.
ing Disposal Question.

The Oregon & California Railroad
land grant committees, named at the
conference at Salem last September,
met at Salem Yesterday with a repre-
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-11-19

FOR SALE-Buildings suitable for
private garages. Will trade for
wood. R. L. Chapman. 73-tf.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-11-19

WANTED-Machine. cast and stove
plate iron, brass and "copper" zinc
and rubber, and rags of all kinds;
in fact. junk of all kinds. A. N.
Halleck, Monmouth, oregon. 8tf.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-11-19

Nora Burbank has returned home
after two-months' visit with friends
in Portland.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-11-19

FOR SALE-Potato sacks cheap. lEw-
ing Bros, Dallas; phone 19x15.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-11-19

FOR SALE-Sixty-acre dairy farm
in Coos county; bottom land; half
mile from postoffiee; mile from
school; on milk route; good winter
road; good improvements. Will
give terms. B. Folsom, Gail Hotel
Dallas. ~ a. VTrs 52-tf.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-11-19

FOR SALE-Span, mare and horse,
Belgian and Percheron, coming 4
and 5 years old Worth $500, will
sell for $100 each. J, G.. Brown,
North Dallas. @4 744t-x'
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-11-19

FOR SALE-Fine pigs, six weeks old
]. D. Anderson, Dallas, Ore. 66-tf
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-11-19

FOR SALE-Choice building lots, or
trade. Bollman and Staats. 73-tf.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-11-19

MONEY TO LOAN-On good i'm
proved real estate. Walter Will
liams, First National Bank. 62-tf.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-11-19
BULLETIN.

FOR SALE-Fine fresh Jersey COW,
seven years old. Price reasonable.
Cass Riggs, Sosth Red 10. 75-tf.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-10-12
MRS. WESTWOOD,
AGED 81, DEAD
HAD LIVED IN WHEELING SIXTY.
SIX YEARS AND WAS NEWER
SERIOUSLY ILL.
Death Came Peacefully as She Slept
Last Night-Mrs. Henry
Bertschy ~ Dead

one or the oldest persons i'm point OF
age and residence OF this city, died last
night. when Mrs. Emma WestWood, one
OF the most highly respected women OF
mis- community. peacefully breathed her
last At l:lJ O'Clock. at the home OF her
niece. Mrs. William kreiter. No. % Six
tenth street. following an illness OF
only three days.
Mrs. Mestwood was nearly 81 years
old. being 20 years. IL months and >
Gays. She was born In England where
she was married TO Edward WcStWood,
who died about years ago, and who was
a promiuent brick manufacturer here.
They came TO this country in IS4s and
Immediately located in wheeling The
three children who survive We're also
born In England. Mrs. Westwood had
always enjoyed the best OF health and
during her long life she WAS with few
exceptions i'll enough to require a ply
stefan. IL was said last night that death
was due to old age. She peacefully
went 20 sleep and never awakened. Mrs.
WestwOOd was perhaps the Oldest mem
Der of 81. Matthews Protestant Episco-
pal church.
Surviving are two sons and one
daughter: Mrs. Thomas Harris. .. Gin
ton: George n. westWood. OF Moodlawn.
and Felix Westwood, of Battle Creek.
W. Va
Funeral arrangements will be COM
pleted to-day.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-10-12
BODY PLACED ON
RAILROAD TRACK
Is OPTION OF ndARsHALx. courTv
AUTAohIrIEs IN REDWOOD CASE
AAsid Investigation Being Conducted In
70 Death OF Or: G. Con Talbot,
Moundsvtlle Dentist

That the body OF the late Dr. q Cor
Ialbott. OF MOundsviile. dentist al tbs
state prison. which was found on Inc
IS. ~ .. railroad tracks at Renwood. sun
Jay morning, was placed there. has been
established by the officials OF Marshaii
county and every effort Is now being
mace 10 locate the parties who pIaced
me body where 10 was found When
INC BODY was found sunday morning it
was plainly evident that the doctor had
met death at some place ~ that time
carried and placed on the railroad
tracks.
The newest development in the case
which follows up the theory the body
mad been placed where n was found wa :
nnearthed yesterday morning. George
turbNs who lives 81 the immediate vi
cinity. Ia which the body was discovered.
heard some one say late Saturday night
Wed better carry him" Mr. Furbv.
however. al the time though nothing ~
the Incident believing 70 was y party
setting drung man home Prosecutor
farriott and sheriff e. T.. Hutchison. are
making every EFFORT Co locate the par
ties who made these remarks. but late
last evening no new Developments were
brought out II is understood tho OF
hsials are keeping a close watch on sus-
NO Verdict Yet.
coroner ,. T. McCombs ~ Mounds
Vile. stated last evening that he was
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-10-12
COMPLETING PLANS
FOR CELEBRATION
MARTINS FERRY COMMITTEES
ARRANGE BIG HALLOWEEN
Fraternal Parade to be Held Thurs
day Night. and Automobile Pa
rade Friday Night.

Arrangements are practically COM
plete for the Halloween celebration
which will be held in Martins Ferry,
the last three nights of October At
meeting of the boosters, Saturday
evening. a committee from the Mar
tins Ferry board of trade was present
and discussed details. IL was decided
TO ask all business men OF the city TO
decorate their places of business and
the streets. especially in the central
part OF the town, will be gaily decor
ated.
The date for the Industrial and fra
ternal parade has been changed from
Friday evening to Thursday evening.
October %. The automobile parade
will be held on Friday evening. while
q callithumpian parade and mask cele-
bration will be held Saturday even
ing. The prizes to be offered will be
announced in a few days.
Many Wheeling business houses
will be represented by deliberately
decorated floats in the industrial
parade. while several local lodges will
participate in the fraternal demon
stration.
The highland Athletic club has been
given the confetti concession for the
three nights.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-10-12

evening until october 8 On the Carmelite
Monastery In Pleasant Valley by the
Rev. Thomas A. Judge.
Application Tor naturalization pa
pers were filed yesterday in the federal
court by Ernest Violet. a butcher for
Schenks and lives In FULTON. Violet Is
q native 81 Alaacc-Iorratnc. lie was
born In 1881 and came 10 this country
Ia 1909.
-Recreation Manager W. Francis
Hyde Of the Wheeling Playground 49,
West Alexander Pa. Friday evening. on
The Advantages Of Social Ccuters IN
Rural Districts. The movement o. be-
ing promoted 30 that town by the Rev
SIR. Riddle Of the West Alexander Pres
bytcrian church.
-F-io Garwood. who some time ago
been arrested at Columbus ohio. by the
federal authorities charged with sending
obscene letters through tho malls She
viii be- arraigncd before tie fan term
Of court here 10 is said that the wom-
an was implicated iu the Albert Holts-
man white slave case. but was released
on bond and later letters were found ln
ioltsman's belongings said 90 have been
ritten ~ her.
"A Communication was received at
the Board % Trade yesterday from the
ngunciug che names OF The delegates
who viii officially represent that organ
lZHfipu nt the annual meeting OF the
West virginia stat" Board ~ Trade tp
Tho delegates are. y. n Jacobs a. Wal.
ter Barnes. %. 3. Mckinney. y. %. spc1so
DR.. o. o. Payne Of Kar-sa city. No
tool. charge or tus local office oI tI.
federal animal Industry bureau This
morning. ruccecdinE Dr. N. 90. Tfono
THE two guard who have h.ru efr-
NInFrI a' camp rWrrUU. started Hur.
ii.n.an tInE i.' place Yesterday rh.
IHn Uaur nuI N.N. ordered I.lr.Ir...
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Ms. Henry Rertaohy.

Following an illness OF about two
years. Mrs. Louise Mann Bertschy. wife
u Henry Bertschy. died AT the family
home, No. 30 Indiana street Island, yes
terday morning az $3.50 o'clock.
Mrs. Bcrtscny was born in this city
- years ago and spent all her life here
She graduated from the Wheeling High
school and for many years taught Ger
man In the Washington and Madison
schools. later she taught music In the
schools. she was an unusually brilliant
woman. When a young girl she became
n member or the Zion Lutheran church
and was a regular attendant at services
as long a. her health would permit.
She Is survived by her mother hus-
band. one son. carl Bertschy. and one
sister. Miss Tillie Mann All OF this
city.
Funeral arrangements were not COM
rlctcd last night. but the services will
likely be held Thursday afternoon from
the family home. with the Rev. 4. l..
benze. pastor Of Zion Lutheran church,
officiating
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almost satisfied that DR.. Talbot had
met death due to drink and exposure. but
that at present he did not intend TO
come 10 any conclusions and render a
that he believed the body had been
placed on the railroad tracks. and that
ne intended making every effort TO locate
the parties who placed IL there.
The dead mans parents and wife came
TO Moundsvtlle yesterday morning. and
took the body to Frenchton. their home,
where funeral services will be held to-
lodge OF Moundsville. OF which the de-
ceased was a member. escorted the re-
mains to the station. from where the
body was sent TO Buckhannon on the
train leaving Moundsville at 4:47 last
evening.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-10-12
COAL MINER Is
FATALLY INJURED
WILLIAM MCMAHON OF MARTINS
FERRY, DIES IN HOSPITAL.
was Caught In Mining Machine In Mar
tins Ferry Mine, Yesterday After
| Afternoon-Was Mangled-

William McMahon, well known miner
or Martins Ferry. was fatally injured
while at work I'm the Martins Ferry Coal
company mine. jefferson street. Mar
tins Ferry, yesterday afternoon. He was
operating ~ mining machine which was
not protected. II is said. and was caught
in the machinery.
Both legs were severely mangled one
being torn almost entirely away The
injured man was rushed to the Martins
Ferry hospital, where death came al &
o'clock Doctors Wilson and Hervey at
tended him.
His body was taken TO the Heslop Tn
dertaking parlors and prepared 10,
burial.
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Funeral Of Mr.. Howard.

This afternoon az o'clock the fu-
neral Tor James r. Howard, 50 years old.
who died at the Ohio Valley General
hospital. sunday. will be held at the
family home iu Fulton. with the Rev.
~ -. Tcagarden. paFtOr OF the Stcenrod
Methodist Episcopal church. Officiating.
Burial viii be- in Peninsula cemet~ry.
Mr.. Howard for more than 20 years
was "a brakeman on the Pennsylvania
road Hc was a member Of the ~ % H.
r. and Junior order Of Mechanics Death
was due 20 an ahscegs 81 the stomach.
TIE g. survived by two sons and four
daughters rs follows. Edward Ruby.
violet. Mary. Rosie and Lizzie an "a
home. also hy the following brothers
and sisters. William Howard. OF Park
81 ahurg. John. Roy. and Leslie. Of Lite
Teton, Harry Of Mouudrvillo. Wytie of
fBiuesVllle. D.i Mrs Melissa Stewart.
Mrf Emma iickes and Mrs Anna Han
de 90 East orwell o.. Mrs Ruby LoiIis
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-10-12
GRANTS PETITION
Council Committee on Streets, Alleys
and Grades Hold Meeting in City
Building.

AT a meeting of the streets. alleys
aond grades committee held last night
the petition OF property owners living
along Bow street, Wheeling was
taken up. In this petition the resi-.
dents asked the city TO prevent the
West Virginia Traction and Electric
company from raising IFS tracks
In their petition they said that by
raising the tracks their property
would be injured After hearing their
personal claims by n representative
committee Of the citizens. the com.
miuee voted 20 recommend 20 council
the granting OF the petition.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-10-12
NEWS BRIEFS

The board ~ dIrrrf1ra of fr. Ohm.
NalleF General H1anIfrI aIT N.If .u
important meeting ru nfrf rI.Hr....
evening. The fuanre clmmIffr. which
vac o. have met yratrrdas aIIf m..f Dr..
day.
very nruNruuH Dob H.uUI. Iun rH. II|..
kaliey General .pifaI With fru.f I.I
TIE winter uHH Hn.rE .HU UHf..nf.
rumber of dnurfIlua Ia.. n.." r... .....I
nnd moro uIIl b" accepted
aWhfn a. InIn. affH.UII .l . r.II.
wagon 1r IUrl.H rrnH.... .H fr. ......
Chaplin street. narrnu .U n....Inr ...
fral small rhlI0rrH who wUr. PLAYING
The nnfHN wee U.' nr.Iu"I UIfH .f
reached INIrfU seventh Hfr|.I
Tho I1N and winter H.F.IuT.H viii
D. announced shorty. Hc.urI.Us I1 an.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-10-12
ANNUAL APPLE SHOW
VIII be Held Next Month IN This City
Under Auspices Of Pan Handle
Agricultural Club.

Wheeling d. TO have her annual
apple show next month. given under
the auspices Of the Pan Handle Agri-
cultural club with Ohio and Brooke
county orchardista will competing for
The several prizes TO BE- offered by the
association. Exhibits taking frat aud
second prizes viii BE- entered in the
MOrgantUwn show In January MANY
Of the exhibits for the local show are
nov In storage
Tho FIRST show last year was held
in the g.. D. Bmunuch store. Market
street opposite the Market Auditor
Ium.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-10-12

ollowing brief services held SUNDAY
sSNening by Wheeling ledge. No. ia
rNn4shts OF Pythias, for Charles stein
as.iternoon AT the home Of his sister. Mrs
SeorSe Linch, No. llS South Xabas m
- eet' where Mr.. Stein died. The tuner.
80 n Nae conducted by the Rev William
Gyslnser OF the First English Lutheran
ohurch- Burial was in Greenwood
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-10-12
Littlston rhompson

shortly before noon vesterda,. rt,,,o
toh thompson. aged So, died at the hona
. ~ nus nephew Thomas j. Thompson. in
~ siehh nun, Warwood, death being due
thompson was never married rs L. go
H pa,.o Dy Two half sisters, Mrs. Loretta
~ r,atIon; Mckeesport. Pa. and Miss Narv
Sook OF Geneva. y. v: one brother
Addison Thompson OF Alabsn, ,eis
son of Glenn's Run. o. "OihP-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-10-12
SEALED PROPOSALS.


Hodce 20 Manufacturers, Jobbarn, Msr-
chants and Others WholesAls Deaiaru
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN That
me state Board OF Control OF the State
OF west Virginia will receive bids daily
A. It's oftice At Charleston, West virginia.
LOT furnishing supplies for the several
ment CT which II vested In SAD Roerd
Sontracts viii be awarded 10 the lowest
Dldders; quality considered. and other
ers viii be given preference
Lists OF supplies needed win be fur
nlsned bidders on receipt OF requests
stating the line desired.
STATE BOARD OF CONTROL.
la-l-tr Charleston. West Virginia
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-10-12
FUNERAL DIRECTORS

the Mcclure this evening by tho wheel
ms knirhts 81 Columbus Society. held
meeting fast nieht in the Carroll
club with Dr. e.. a. Winrorter. chair.
man of the committee. and ARRANGED
all details for the affair
ur Winrerter b. 10 be- toastmastcr
while number of distinguished men
VIII make speeches. following the de-
hEhtful menu that is 90 b. served Dr.
Was stated last uirht that Governor
Henry ~ Hatfield Will arrive in Wheel
ing iuis afternoon ana b. the principal
peaker ri The banquet while RIGHT
Rev. bishop n J uouahue and others
VIII also speak The affair promise
90 be- one Of the largest OF the Kind
given this season
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-10-12
MRS. FELIx SUTTON.

special Dispatch 20 the Intelligence.
N,L..-AhkSBCRG, w. Va. oct. I1-reri-
tSSiiitls caused the death today OF Mrs.
renA y. sutton. aged 81, wife OF a we'll
SHOWN Clarksburg lawyer Her bod,,
and burial. e funeral
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-10-12
AUTOMOBUE S

~~~>~~--~~~~~~->~~~N~--> -~-.~>~s
FOR SALE-Chalmers coupe also Chal-
mers Se-5 passenger touring car. Ad-
dress j. 3, care intelligenccr. o-l2-i
TOR SALE-i916 Maxwell Demonstrn-
tor. Run about 500 miles, S596 90
capitol Car CO.. 1425 Market ST, Wheel
."e, W. va OIL
FOR sALE-19Is Overland touring car
or VIII trade for Ford and part cash.
Inquire 1901 Market St o-s-m
FOR sALE-Automobile Six Cylinder
touring car. .. A smith. u. S. Lauu-
dry. Bellaire. Ohio. se-sO-tf
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-10-12
BANQUET TONIGHT
knights Of Columbus TO Be Addressed
~ Governor HATFIELD and Others
A. Mcclure

The committee iu charge OF hr 60.
lumbus day banquet 70 be- given o.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-10-12
SEGUIN WILL
Last Testament Of Former School
Mistress With County Clerk
Yesterday

a paper purporting 10 be the last
will and testament of the late Pauline
Seguin, formerly a school mistress,
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-10-12

1 OF weston; Mrs. Lulu Miller, of Little.
ton and Mrs. Lizzie Nuss OF this city
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niver STAGES

PITTsBURGH. Pa. oct 1i.-River
stages follow:
DAVIS ISLAND DAM-s.1 feet. fall
ing. clear.
sTEUBENvILLE-S feet. falling;
clear. clear
PARKERsBURG-75 feet. station
airy. clear.
MoRGANTowN-7 feet. stationary:
clear.
OIL CITY-2.iO feet. falling: clear.
WARREN-2.2 feet stationary: clear.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-10-12
RIVER NEWS

The river here has fallen To about
feet yesterday Rains in the upper
valleys Will bring a slight rise, and
the stage is expected to remain sta
tionary.
This morning the Liberty will clear
at 80 for Matamoras
The Kanawha is expected down from
pittsburgh, for Charleston, Wednes-
day morning.
The Reuben Dunbar will be I'D from
Charleston. Wednesday.
The Joe Fowler will clear Louisville
this morning, and is expected here
Friday night
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-10-12

Tailored suits tbis faU viii reveal
the lines of the figure.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-10-12

was probated yesterday by County
Clerk j. III. Wells. The estate is left
entirely TO two persons, T. T. Blan-
chard. and Miss Emily o. Blanchard.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-10-12
10th Street Home

FOR SALE-A two story brick pwer,,ne
OF rooms. bath. attic. laundry. etc
win double two story brick OF 4
rooms each in the rear. Lot fronts 20
rect on 10th street. and so feet on the
Alley. WIN sell as a whole or In two
parts.
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FOR SALE
FOR SALE.
For Salc-Farrns.

FOE SALE.
To settle an estate will sell nj pubIic
auction. ON october 10th. 1915. I6S acre
farm tknown as Mooney farmJ ON stone
.hurch road, miles east of Elm Grove
a d. Mooney. executor. o-2-m
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1915-04-08

-
these amusenlaats will be free to the
"kiddies' at all times.
During the summer band concerts
will be given, in addition to free open
air stage performances of the best
known artists in the business.
Arrangements are now under way
for the installation of complete
geological garden, fully equipped with
many cages of wild animals, birds,
reptiles, etc.
A. pony track will be another of*the
new features for the coming season
Plans are now being prepared for
very elaborate riding track at the
rear OF the casino, adjoining the
swimming pool A large number o.
shetland ponies pony carts, ETC., Will
re in service all season.
Booking of picnics and reservations
for outings is progressing nicely. tn
first picnic of the season will Sbe the
annual outing of the Union School
District of Benwood and McMechen
All indications point to this event sur
passing any previous picnic from this'
section. Prof. H L. Pedicord, genial
superintendent of the Union Public
School District, assured the park man
agement that the number OF part1ci
pants on this occasion would averar =
between 1900 and 1000 pupils teas
ers and friends.
The Triadelphia School district ar
also considering holding school pic
mic and athletic carnival at the par]
previous to Memorial Day, which !
anticipated will be quite an athletic
event.
The big Fulton picnic, consisting
the public schools and town folks Q
Fulton, will hold their annual outing
at thes park as heretofore, selection OF
date not, as yet, being determined
upon.
Reservations are also being made
by other public and parochial schools
Of the Wheeling district, as well as by
Sunday schools, churches, labor and
fraternal societies, SO that the outlooF
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1915-04-08
Wheeling Park
Plans Opening

(. Wheeling Park opens for the season
May goth. Work has been started at
Wheeling Park in preparation for the
opening Of the popular resort which
takes place Thursday. May 10th. Only
minor repairs are being made at the
present time, but soon full force
If mechanics will be engaged in park
improvements. All the buildings. rid
.ag devices and other amusement
features will be thoroughly overhaul
ed and improved, while many new au-
ditions will be made to the features
now being operated in the park.
New lockers for the bathing pat
rons will built, and many other
new conveniences introduced In con-
nection with the big concrete swim
ming pool, and an earnest effort will
be- made to accommodate the multi.
tude that overtaxed the facilities oil
last season.
A Children's Playground will be a
new installation this year, and a full
equipment Of free amusement devices
consisting Of big slide, set of '"Teet
ers," sand pit and a giant stride. AL
|
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1915-04-08
GAMERS NOT SATISFIED

Albany, N. Y, April New York
state Gamers are not satisfied with
the present law regulating employ
nent of women and children in their
industry and are asking that the en-
ctment be repealed. At hearing
,efore the assembly labor and indus
ny committee, one investigator, who
5orked in the canneries prior to the
,assage of the law complained of, told
he committee that in 1912 the women
worked a total of 119 hours per week
in some cases, and all over seventy
iours, and that their wages were but
cents an hour. 1t was shown that if
the law is repealed, there will be no
init TO the hours worked, and one
.ay rest in seven will be abolished.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1915-04-08
Investigating
R. R. Wrecks

Chicago, April AT the closing
session Of the arbitration hearing in
which the wage demands of engineers
and f1remen on western railroads are
being considered, Grand Chief Engi-
neer Stone of the Brotherhood of Lo-
connective Engineers read into the rec
ord reports regarding wreck investiga-
tions on western railroads. Several
weeks ago the brotherhood official in
timated that so-called railroad boards
of inquiry that probe these wrecks,
and lay blame upon engineers and
firemen are not fair, and last week he
sustained this position by presenting
the testimony of citizens who had par
ticipated in Investigations, and who
now make affidavits to the elect that
their conclusions were because Of
suggestions" from minor railroad of
ficials who had escorted them to the
scene of the disaster. Notable exam
pies Of this on the Southern Pacific
system were given.
The hearings haVebeen on since
November 80. last. It is agreed by
the parties in interest that a decision
is to be rendered not later than April
20 About $4,000 engineers, hremen
and hostlers on ninety eight western
railroads are affected.