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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-05-11
FIRMS FINED FOR
DELIQUENT TAXES
THREE COMPANIES OF WHEELING
DISTRICT FOUND GUILTY IN
FEDERAL COURT.
Charged With Refusing or NeqIeetina
10 ray Income Tax Within Specified
Time-Assessed $50 Zach.

The kanawha Colliery companv. Of
the wheeling district. tho Southern
states Theatre company. city. ard the
trystal sand company. OF Moundsvtlla
were each fined $50 and costs yegfer.
1a} IN INC federal court b. Judge 4
GNDayton for refusing or neeIeCttng
10 pay their income tax In The soecf
fed legal time"
The government put Internal Reeve.
nup collector Samuel A HAYS. OF Par.
hefsburg. on the stand who testified
mat the above named companies had
JAILED 20 comply with the federal law
I'lative 20 making the proper returns
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-05-11
Chic Norfolk and Regulations

every tailored in
ket Nofoks and Sembted
ne material Chiefly
whe
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-05-11

the end of the week or not until nexi
term When tho case was called tata
f'rirrdaF afternoon Attorney O
,os,' relFe-eniinE the defendant
WIN The hearing then. and ID would H.
impossible 10 locate Mercer until M
morning. go which time b. has an IN
E1fcmeut Win him
District Attorney Walker ana A..
sl.lant District Attorney Dyer ana al.
I,ornry 8oyce conferred privately with
judge Dayton relative 10 4rftf,.- -
specified time for the hearing
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-05-11
DENIES CHARGE
OF MUDSLINGING
INVENTOR SMITH SAYS ATTACKS
MADE WERE UNKNOWN TO
HIM.
u 10 Believed Ne Sees Defeat Of Pro-
posed Bond Issue for His Filtra-
ton system.

Lloyd f. smith. inventor OF the
Smith filtration system. was I'm the
city Yesterday and appeared cha
srined when shown cards attacking
city officials In support Of tho pro.
posed special filtration bond issue. lie
denied any connection with the unjus-
tihed attacks and differences. and said
ne came 90 the city from Charleston
TOT one purpose. and that purpose was
20 put a stop TO mudslinging which ad-
vocates Of the Smith system "un.
known 10 him +" are carving on lie
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-05-11
"Carter;S Knit
UnderUear Please"

= RANDMOTHERS, Mother and Daughter
have successfully and successfully used the
above buy-phraSe when approaching we'll
Stocked underwear department. In this city,
Geo. E. Stifel Co. enjoy the exclusive privilege of
selling Carriers celebrated Knitwear for women
and children. And it is sold with positive GER
tainty that it will remain Sold free from COM
plant or echoes of dissatisfaction on the wearer's
part. Positive summer comfort is knitted into
each garment. Frequent laundering changes the
shape and finish and fit not one whit!
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-05-11
A. 0. U. W. AGENT
Mr.. Thomas s. Meek Takes up New
Line Of Work

Mr.. Thomas s. Meek. who has been
Tor a number Of years general ag.1t
Tor the George Washington Life Insur.
ance company in this city has ro.
signed that position 10 become rspre.
sentative and agent for the West Viz.
glnia jurisdiction Of the A. q a. W
Mr. Meek Is one Of the energetic and
successful young Insurance men Of fbr
state. and during the period Of his CON.
nection with the George Wasbipefo,
Life Insurance company made "a yorv
excellent record.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-05-11

CARTER garments
quality ongf fibre smooth finish
and shell finish 80 to "A sizes Beyond Question the
the trade Here
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-05-11

BEST OF of
not passing fad of the hour
beauty Best
ord models selling for three times Beach"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-05-11
FATHERS DAY
viii be Observed Next Sunday IN
Fourth Street N. E.-Pink
Blossom the Emblem.

Fourth Street Methodist Episcopal
church will observe Fathers day next
Sunday. For several years this day
has been struggling for recognition IN
the church calendars. II is gradually
coming forward and will in time be-
come as prominent at Mothers Day.
DIR. A. w. Mills, pastor OF the church.
will be one OF the few who will pre-
pare special sermons for this occasion.
The badge is a red carnation but any
red flower may be worn. A little later
in the season Young Peoples Day
will be observed and the badge will
be pink carnation.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-05-11
MERCER CASE
Man Charged Win "Bootieqoi,,, ,,iu
Be Arraigned Later In federal "
Court.

ihe case Of Bert Mercer. Of Dillon.
Nsle charged with "boOtleaginr -" fbst
Nas dgckcted 10 b. heard in fodcr,i
court f1day. viii likely be- taken up sf
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-05-11
ALL ON HAND
Smith and His lieutenants Start In
on Bond Issue campaien-Expect
to Be Busy

to Be Busy.
Mr.. Lloyd Smith. inventor and
patentee of the Smith filtration sys-
TEN. which Is supposed to be installed
for the city of Wheeling at a cost of
about $40 900. arrived in this city yes
terday morning. Mr.. Smiths lieuten-
ants, Mr.. ]. Menter Caldwell and Mr..
John Marshall. OF Parkersburg. are
also on hand. and this efficient force
has enlisted for the campaign TO carry
the 500 600 bond issue next Saturday.
The local lieutenants of the Smith ag-
gregation will be expected TO get very
busy during the next three or four
days.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-16
Six Cities Plan
Choral Syndicate

HUNTINGTON. ". Va, July 10
Plans for the organization OF a choral
society syndicate to be maintained in
six large cities were made known for
the first time today when 1t was
learned that Alfred Wiley. director OF
the Huntington Choral association. has
been approached by hackers Of the big
movement to accept the dictatorship
Of the proposed organization.
The plan embraces the foundation
of popular choral societies in the
cities of New York, Boston. Chicago.
Detroit. Buffalo and Philadelphia each
to be unit in a circuit over which So
loists and an orchestra will make an
nual tours.
Arthur Leslie, son Of Frank Leslie,
the millionaire magazine owner and
publisher. and James F. Johnson, OF
New York. are backing the project 1t
is understood. A letter received by
Mr.. Wiley from Mr.. johnson outlines
the plan and asks for immediate re-
ply.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-16
note
IS CONSIDERED
Count Won Bernstorff Con-
fers With Secretary Lam
+. sing At Capitol
Cgy Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, July l6.-Count Won
BefnStortf, the German ambassador
told Secretary Lansing today he be-
lieved the German reply to the last
American note on submarine warfare
presented opportunities for settlement
Of the controversy by further diplo'
matte negotiations.
The ambassador conferred with MI.
Lansing an hour and talked later with
Assistant Secretary Phillips. In the
absence OF President Wilson. Secretary
Lansing was unable to inform the am
basador what course the United States
would pursue in its next note.
The ambassador personally Is con
WINGED there will be no repetition oil
the Lusitania disaster. and that the
German submarines now are exercis
ing great precaution to avoid Incidents
which might infiame public opinion in
the United States. With that idea In
mind. he urged that the United States
take advantage OF the intimations in
the Berlin reply that Germany would
be willing to have the entire question
Of freedom OF the sea mediated with
Great Britain through the American
Government Such a course. Ameri
can officials have indicated. might be
more welcome If accompanied by some
assurance that during the pending
stage OF the negotiations American
vessels and lives would be safe from
attack and anger. The ambassadors
interview was entirely informal
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-16
Fine Summer Resort
West Of Wheeling

Bethesda. Ohio. the picturesque sum
her resort "near home" Is miles west
Of wheeling, which has always attract
I'd quite a number Of visitors from this
bection and whose popularity has been
growing from year to year. has plan
ned for a record.breaking season this
year.
Epworth Park, as the resort Is more
famfIiarly known, is a natural park
but many Improvements have been
made there by the hand Of man. and
for vacationers seeking rest II is un
eQuaHed in this part OF the country.
There is a magnificent lake there with
all kinds Of aquatic sports. a summer
hotel, scores OF cottages. where many
ohioans, West virginiaps and resi-
dents Of other states spend their sum
ners.
From August to 81 there will be a
rhautauqua there that Is second to
none In the country. The best posi-
bic cnautauqua attractions have beer
occurred, worlds leaders in their lines,
including lecturers, entertainers. mu'
sieiaus etc. etc. Governor Frank D.
willis, Of Ohio, will be one Of the
Speakers, and negotiations are on for
he appearance Of Governor Hatfield,
d West Virginia, there. Every sort
81 diversion is offered, intellectual,
musical and physical.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-16
l0ElL MILITIA
N COMPETITION
Bairmont Men Will Strive
For Place On the State
Rifle Team.

ssThat the local companies H and
bf tie State Militia will be well repre-
Sented at the state encampment to be
helda at Parkersburg in competition toF
rife team to represent this state IN
match at the national matches to Dc
held on the Florida range at the state
camp, Duval County. near Jackson.
VIE. Florida, beginning October Is
snd ending october q. Is shown BY
the marksmen that are in the local
companies.
sarreant Shdmore and Lieutenant
BelI Of Company and William Ice OF
Company n are said to be three OF inc
best marksmen in the state militia.
Preceding the national matches, com
petitions Will be held on the same
range by the National Rifle Club, the
Routhern Rifle Club and the Florida
National Guards.
The matches held by the national
Euardsmen for the year 1913 we're held
II Camp Perry, Ohio. where close 10
Eve thouasnd people gathered to wit
ness these events. AS congress has
appropriated $4,000 this year to cover
the cost Of transporting the militia
teams, larger crowd is expected to
turn out this year.
II one Of our local teams wins the
victory at the state camp this year,
they will have the Florida team to
compete with at the national matches
IN Florida. The Florida team is said
10 be the second best team in the
United States and It Is made up Of
the eest marksmen in Florida, and this
team will likely make a hot fight for
first place.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-16
TARGET RANGE
OUTING PLANNED
Lieutenant Bell, Who Is a
Crack Rife Shot, Will Be
Present.

All arrangements are practically
completed for the military outing to be
held at the target range on the lands
of Mr.. Lafayette Meredith tomorrow
and Sunday. The tentage and provis-
ions Will go forward to the grounds to-
morrow morning at o'clock and the
tents will be put up and everything III
readiness to receive the company
when they arrive tomorrow afternoon.
Lieutenant Bell, who is considered
by the adjutant generals office at
Charleston to be one OF the best rl1e
shots and most efficient instructors In
the state, will be on the grounds to-
morrow morning and hare everything
completed for the target practice to
commence promptly at o'clock.
The Viola Band has been invited to
give a concert for the boys and their
friends tomorrow evening after the
shooting is completed. In addition 20
this a number OF stringed instruments
belonging to members OF the company
who are efficient In playing the SAM
!. will be taken along to enliven the
evening for the boys.
Cooks Bishop and Hayes are making
elaborate preparations for good meals
and to those who know the reputation
OF these boys along this line It is IN.
necessary to say that the men will not
90 hungry during their stay at camp.
In fact everything is being done and
great pains taken to make this an
enjoyable affair to all who participate
in it and their friends. A long dis.
lance telephone message just received
from Captain Robinson at Morgantown
insures the company that 80 blankets
will be received tonight by express
from him, so that the members OF the
company will not suffer from want OF
proper sleeping facilities.
The members Of Company l desire
to extend to the officers and men of
Company H cordial invitation to be
with them tomorrow noon and Sunday
and everything will be done that is pos
sible to insure them pleasant time
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-16
Harry Thar
Continued from Page one.)

Thaw leaving the jurisdiction Of the
court.
The bond which was furnished by a
surety company differed from the or
binary bond. inasmuch as It assured
his obedience TO any mandate Of the
court until final disposition OF the ap-
peal. AS soon as the bond was signed
Thaw emerged from the building in
which the sheriffs Office and cham
bers Of Justice Hendricks are located.
All the way down Broadway. persons
on the sidewalks cheered and applaud
ed him. The trip down town was
made shortly after l o'clock when low
er Broadway is thronged. Thaw ap-
peared to be much pleased with the
demonstration. He got his travelling
bags at his lawyers offices and pro
ceeded to Jersey City by way OF Cort.
land street ferry.
There he was formally released from
the custody OF the sheriff.
After lunch he said he would motor
to Philadelphia in company with his
secretary.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-16
Villa Forces
Take Offensive

GUAYMAS. Sonora. July 15.-V1!la
forces are reported to have taken the
offensive in the western states cap
turing Topic and Santiago in the STATE es
Of Te,ic. They are advancing on San
Bias, principal port OF Topic.
Carranza troops under General Die
guez. commanding the state OF Jalisco'
are reported to have withdrawn rom
Guadaiajara. A rebort from Mahzan'
lilo. Colima, saidall troops and eleven
nicees Of artillery had been sent 70 re-
inforce him. Only thirty soldiers we're
left at Manzanillo.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-16
Germans Cross
The Windau River
lRy Associated Press.

BERLIN, via London, July 16.-The
German forces have crossed the Win.
dau river TO the north OF Koltinyan IN
Courland. The announcement to this
effect was contained in official state
ment given out today by German army
headquarters.
Dispatches from Austrian headquar'
tiers say that after heavy lombard.
ment OF Russian positions the Aus
trians have crossed the Dniester at
Uciebiskupiz on the Russian border,
where the Austrian crown lands OF
Galicia and Bukowina and the Rus
sian province OF Bessarabia meet.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-16
Suicide Verdict
In the Holt Case

MIEEOLA. y. Y. July 16.-After
hearing testimony Of several wit
uesses, Coroner Walter E. Jones an
nounced today that he would render
a verdict Of suicide by jumping from
prison pier in case Of Erich Muenter'
alias Frank Holt. who shot J. ?. Nor
gan, exploded bomb in capitol at
Washington and intimated IN letter
to his wife that he had placed a oomo
on one or more ocean steamships
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-16
st. SWithin's Day
Opens Wet Season

Yesterday, st. Swithin's Day. ush.
cred into Fairmont a season OF rain
that according to ancient legend VIII
last for forty days.
The story goes that if it rains on
this day 1t will rain for 40 days and II
the sun smiles on st. Swithin's Day
for 40 days will there be sunshine.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-16
Floods Threaten
Cities In Ohio
lRv Associated Press

COLUMBUS, July 16.-swollen by
torrential rains that have fallen
throughout the last 10 days many
points in central Ohio were menaced
today by foods that threatened to ap.
proach magnitude of the great food
of March, 1913. when more than 800
persons we're drowned and property
damage aggregating many millions
dollars resulted.
The Ottawa river had overrun large
areas in both Lima and Kenton. Sew.
eral villages in that section were cut
off from communication.
In Columbus an old levee on the
northwest side broke early today,
flooding six city blocks.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-16
549 Cases Of Cholera
Reported In Hungary
CRy Associated Press.O

PARIS. July 16.-A dispatch from
Geneva says information has been re-
ceived there from Budapest to the eff
feet that 543 cases OF cholera develop
ed Hungary during the week from
June 81 TO IS, with PSI deaths. Twenty
four cases out of total of 81 in the
army are said TO have resulted fatally.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-16
Law Is Declared
To Be constitutional

CHARLESTON, ". Va. July 10
Attorney General A. A. Lilly decided
yesterday that the law giving circuit
judges authority to appoint probation
officers to assist the courts in hand.
ling dependant children is constitu.
tional. The act has been repeatedly
questioned since 1t was passed.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-16
Side Products.

OF course, II they force the condition
on US. we can return to liver. corn
dodgers and parched corn coffee. But
II the packers are willing to be con
siderate we hope they will find q way
to commeFcIalize the grunt Of the hog
and the moo Of the steers.-Eouston
Post.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-16
ELIE coMpI AMI.

HARRISBURG, Pa, July 16.-Mc
KEGS Rocks, lodge No. 321. Of the
Brotherhood OF Railroad Trainmen has
fled an informal complaint with the
Public Service Commission against
the Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railroad
Company alleging Violations Of the
full crew law In Pittsburgh district
particularly with reference to locomo
tives IN yard service
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-16
MAY JOIN STRIKE.

NEW YORK, July l6.-whether the
10000 garment workers still at work
in the shops and factories OF New
York City would join the $1,000 already
on strike was to be largely determined
today by a meeting Of twelve mel
which began this afternoon and was
expected to last all day.
The grievances Of $4,000 women en-
ployed in the garment industry also
were to be considered.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-16
Italians Fortify
Captured Positions
INV Associated Press,

VERONA, Italy, July 16.-The Ital-
lans are strongly terrifying positions
captured from the Austrians. Trenches
are being excayated and Platforms
constructed on which to mount heavy
guns.
Many places along the frontier have
ben transformed into entrenched
camps, strongly garrisoned and with
immense supplies Of munitions. Ter
3ihic storms continue in the high
Mountain regions Violent winds, hal:
and even snow are delaying military
sperations, but the troops are engaged
hfortifying dominant points.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-16
Miscellaneous Shower.

Mrs. Clark CASTOR and Miss DAWN
na.Wattins entertained with miScella-
neous shower last evening at Monon-
gah honoring Mr.. and Mrs. Arlie Judy,
whose marriage was recent event.
a delightful evening was spent with
gnmes and music In a unique maya
zine contest Miss Halle Orr won the
prize with Mr.. John Crisco close
second. Mr.. and Mrs. Judy were the
recipients OF a number Of pretty and
usefI1I household articles.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-16
FINALLY coNFEssEs.

CHARLESTON. July 16.-Eludiug
authorities for 1--WE years while his
father and brother we're serving sen
fences for stealing COW, Albert Pat
terson pleaded guilty IN intermediate
court today to having been party to
the theft and was sentenced to two
years Imprisonment
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-16
nupnINe visits EAIRMoNr.

Earl E. budding. Of Huntington.
President of the West Virginia Prison
Srss Relief Society, was in the city
yesterday for few hours on business
SOM ected with the society. He went
from here to Morgantown. Mr.. Dud'
Ting Is doing splendid work for the
EXAMINATION which he represents
Throughout the state.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-16
CHOLERA SPREADING.

ZURICH. Switzerland, July 10
The Austrian minister Of the interior
announced tcNlay that there were SO9
cases OF asiatic cholera in the empire
on July u as compared with a cases
on July 5. The alarming spread OF
disease occurred chiefly in Galicia,
where many prisoners Of war are eff
fected.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-16
euLINe BY LILLY.

CHARLESTON. July 16.-Attorney
ceneraI A A. Lilly today ruled that
fns+ices Of the peace have no jursdic.
3;on in violations Of the weights and
measures law, and that IN cou1 ne
where the sheriff acts as ex-oHlcio
seaIer OF weights and measures ne
shall receive no extra compensation
for this work.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-16
French Recapture
Important Hill
(By Associated Press

PARIS. July 16.-Hill No. 2S5 in the
forest Of the Argonnes. which was
tsormed by Germans early this week,
has been recaptured by the French
forces, according to an official state.
ment given out today by the French
war department.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-16
RlYer OUTING.

The B. 7. P. q. Of the First Baptist
Church enjoyed q delightful outing
yesterday when a party Of IS chape-
roned by Mrs. S. e. Miller went to
Camp Atawa, where Mr.. and Mrs. G.
2. Mumford are spending several
weeks, and spent the evening and
night, returning here early this morn
ing
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-16
Tho Awakening.

About two years afetr marriage,
comments an observing writer in the
Cincinnati Enquirer. Friend Wife
sizes up Friend Husband and wonders
what she was smoking when she I'M
agined that he was an ideal man.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1915-02-05
WATCH FOR RUNAWAY JUNE
Personals

Alderman Matheson was business
visitor at Cook today.
VIM. Rooney was passenger to
Duluth on business this morning.
Attorney D. T. Collins Of Hibbine
was business visitor in this city yes
terdsy.
Mrs. Peter Savolainen returned this
afternoon from Duluth where she has
been visiting.
E. J. Kane and H. E. Mitchell Of
Eveleth were visitors in this city on
business.
Mrs. VIM. Bullock Of Chisholm was
visitor in the city yesterday, doing
shopping.
VIM. Varney Of Cusson, was visitor
in this city today. He leaves for his
home this evening.
1T. Winkler of Hibbing was bust
ness visitor here today. He was 8
guest at the New Fay hotel.
VIM. Schleuter, advertising manager
for the Hibbing Daily Tribune, trans
acted business here yesterday after
noon
Mrs. L. Harris, Mrs. John William:
and Mrs. T. Rowe will visit at tn
home of Capt. Coombe of Gilbert to
morrow.
John Wigenen of Embarass is visit
ing in this city as the guest at tn
home of Hugo Johnson, POI Locus
street.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1915-02-05
ARCHITECTS IN
PARTNERSHIP

C. X. Shand, Virginia and w. T.
Bray, Duluth, architects have formed
partnership under the firm name OF
Bray e. Shand and will conduct offices
in Duluth and Virginia. MIR. Bray
will be in charge of the Duluth and
Mr.. Shand in charge Of the Virginia
Office. Mr.. Bray was formerly a men,
Der of the firm of Bray & Nystrom,
which has just been dissolved, Mr.
Nystrom moving to Offices in the
Palladio building. Mr.. Shand has
been in business in Virginia for sew
eral years and Mr.. Bray is one Of the
most prominent architects at tha head
of the lakes.