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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-08-11

Harvey Franklin Bucher. aged a.. OF
Tie Butcher Engraving Company. died
today OF BrtEhts disease He ~ the
az months.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-08-11

George Marshall. aged II. a runaway
poy from Auncie. Ind was arrested
here today. His father h a policeman.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-08-11
FROM
FROM
ratsiiigsnesr Bure1u-
Columbus. o., August 10.

The OHIO state Fair Will b. held Aus-
Mt 30 and 81. and Sept. 1. ?. and :. Aug
est 81 will be Columbus Day. There will
be an automOblie parade on that day.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-08-11

VIEW ozIo IrcoRPozATIoNs.
The Schachtcl-Thompson Amusement
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-08-11
HARRISON COUNTY
WORTH OVER $S3, 200, 900

Special Dispatch 90 the Gntolligencsr.
CLARKSBURG. W. Va. Aug 10
The annual report Of Howard Robin
son. county assessor. completed today
shows the total assessed valuation OF
Harrison county property 20 be $50
1G3, POI An increase OF s1.5O6. ss5
over last year Clarksburg's assess
ment is S1S.s71.737.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-08-11

The English language IL spoken by
more than 100 100000 persons.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-08-11

Complaints Of Speeding.
Citizens arc about To- 40 W ln arms
against the autoists lf the speeding
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-06-24
PASSING OF GREAT ATHLETE
Jim Thorpe Falls to Make Good as
Regular on New York Giants
Is Sent to Jersey City.

That ball player is not necessarily
an athlete, according to the accepted
meaning of the word, has been shown
rather conclusively in the release OF
Jim Thorpe, under optional agreement,
to the Jersey City club of the Inter
national league
Thorpe the greatest athlete Amer
lea ever produced-the man who was
honored by the king OF Sweden after
two years of effort has not been able
to make good as regular on the
New York Giants. He was the fastest
runner on the club with the possible
exception of Hans Lobert; he was
the strongest of muscle by far: he
was the best wrestler: he had a swing
that could throw weight farther
than any man on the club, and he
could outjump any member of the
team by many inches. Still, Thorpe
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-06-24

The ostrich boa has met with an
unanticipated but enthusiastic revival
Of popularity, and seems destined to
outdistance other kinds Of fluffy and
airy neckwear. The unusU lily cool
weather of spring has made some sort
of protection almost necessity, and
there is no denying the becomingness
Of soft feathers about the throat.
White fox, red fox and light gray or
tan fur neckpieces one sees with the
most summary of white turbans and
fiower-trimmed hats. This vogue is
probably reflection from the west
ern coast, for visitors to the Panama
exposition have found the weather
cool and everyone indulging in the
San Francisco privilege of wearing
furs with summer gowns.
The feather boa of today is short
as to length. long as to fiber, and liked
best in white, natural color or two
toned combinations Occasionally a
boa more than long enough to lie
loosely about the throat is seen, but
not often. They all fasten with bows
Of soft messaline ribbon, apparently,
Or the exception is so rare as to
prove the rule.
Very smart sets consisting of boa
and ostrich-trimmed hats are shown.
and there are great numbers of cock
AIDES. fans. and other fanciful orna-
ments made Of ostrich to be used on
midsummer hats.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-06-24

was not ball player; that is, not
the kind McGraw must have.
McGraw, tried Thorpe as a regular
at the beginning OF this season, figur-
ing that he was ready now or would
never be. Occasionally the Indian
could hit the ball mile, but mora
frequently he would strike out. He
apparently lacked the baseball instinct
which, strangely enough, is possessed
in large quantities by even runts
and weaklings who cannot run
fast, who are not strong of muscles
and who could not win an athletic
prize to save their lives.
The only thing left is for Thorpe to
feel his way as regular If he can
do better by working every day Nc
Graw will give him a chance at the
end of the season. If he cannot he
retires as the greatest athlete in the
world who could not win berth on
a major league ball club.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-06-24

The weavers Of cotton cloths have
become expert in making fabrics much
like the heavier weaves of wool in APP
pearance, as well as some novelties
that appear only In cotton. These
heavy weaves, including cotton cordu-
roy and corded materials, are also
shown In basket weaves. They are
all used for the popular sport skirts
and summer coats that are featured
so strongly for street and outing wear.
All of a sudden cretonnes have sprung
into use in the making of apparel. Gay
ly Powered and quantity figured Gre
tonnes are used to make bright morn
ing dresses and are called garden"
dresses. Floppy-brimmed hats or
beach bonnets (which are sunbonnets
parading under new name) are worn
with them aud made of the same
cretonne.
One of the best models for a coat
of cotton corduroy, corded cloth, or
fancy weaves in cotton, is shown in
the picture given here. Like few of
the heavy linen weaves, it is unmus-
sable. For decoration it depends
upon machine stitching and buttons
made by covering button molds with
the fabric. 1t is cut along the same
lines as popular sport coats of wool,
with high, convertible collar, big pock-
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-06-24

Three boas are shown here, one in
white, one in the natural tan and
white color of the feathers, and the
third in black tipped with white. In
the last the white fiue is tied or pasted
on to the colored f1ue, and there is
an endless variety in combinations to
choose from in boas made in this way
But the boa may be had now in any
color, even the most unusual new tints
and shades.
1t is to be remembered that bit of
rich and fluffy neckwear presupposes
a hat to correspond. In the group
pictures here a white fabric hat is
shown trimmed with pattern applied
in small black beads about the brim
edge. 1t has collar Of white ribbon
with small squares of embroidery in
black, and a white rose is mounted
near the edge of the front brim. The
second bead-trimmed hat shows re-
versal of color; white beads are APP
piled to a black hemp shape with fac
ing of white Grape.
JULIA BoTTOMLEY.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-06-24

wide tire will be preferred because
Of the lighter draft and less damage
to the fields.
One of the main points in favor OF
the wide tires is that their use great
Iy improves the roadbed, as they will
pack the top soil making the roadbed
firm and thus enabling it to drain
we'll in time Of rain. The wide tire
will not cut up the meadow or field
as does the narrow tire. This is
also important, as smooth surface
in the meadow is much easier to NOW
over
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-06-24
clever Doc.

Before my wife died." said the man
with the ginger beard, sadly, IL
owned one of these here little woo]ly
Scotch terriers that was one Of the
smartest animals you ever see. Fun
ny thing -one day my wife was read
in in the paper that woolly dogs
wasn't goin to be in fashion that sum-
mer. and she says to me, in jokin
sort of way:
81 suppose we will have to sell
Dagomert'-that was his name-'and
git a nice, fashionable, smooth
haired dog
All right, says l, still keepin' up
the joke.
Now, what do you suppose that
there dog went and did,"
"Mebbe he committed suicide ven
tured the grocer; 81 have heard of
dogs havin' their feelings hurt so bad
that they killed themselves"
mot much, he didn't. Didn't jest
tell you he had lot Of sense? He
jest sneaked tuppence out'n the box
where we kept the small change to
pay the milkman and the newspaper
boy, and went down to the BARRIERS
shop and had his hair cut-that's what
he did"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-06-24
MADE FEATURE OF IT
MARRIAGE PROPOSAL A SORT OF
ENTERTAINMENT.
Embarrassed Young Man Found It
Somewhat Hard Lines, But Under
the Circumstances What
Could He Do?

She knew that he was coming. 1t
had all been arranged beforehand over
the telephone. YET, as he rang the
bell of her suburban villa, he was con-
scious that he was embarrassed and
fiustered. One does not acquire the
habit of proposing every day to pretty
girls.
He was ushered from the bright
light of day into a semitoned room
full of people, She advanced cordial
ly and waved her hand about, intro
ducing him.
This" she said. with a trace OF
self-consciousness is the gentleman
who is going to propose to me. Be
seated. everybody. and the ceremony
will proceed"
But l can't"
"Now. my dear. it's ali right. It
seems embarrassing, but really, IL you
stop to think, it is all for the best.
You see. this is our little club which
meets during the season once every
two weeks, of which am the humble
president You needn't be awfully
sentimental. you know.
"Just be yourself--only 1t must last
an hour. Come now, you won't spoil
it all. will you? Be nice about it. Re-
member. my reputation is at stake.
Every other suburb for miles around
copies u.s.
He faced her, paralyzed with sur
prise The audience began TO applaud
What is the meaning Of this?" he
demanded.
Go on" she replied. That's
splendid. A little quarrel first will
be an immense help and will lead up
to the real business"
He sternly took her hand. Moro
applause.
Come" he said, this has gone far
enough! What do you mean?"
Well, you came around to propose,
didn't you? You told me SO over the
phone. You won't deny that"
Yes. did" he stammered.
Then | thought | would avail my
self of this splendid opportunity. You
see, my dear, III this way. Now that
I've been elected president I've sim
ply got to get up an entertainment that
will interest people. We've danced
until we are stated with it. We've
played bridge until we're bored to
death,
We've had afternoon teas and
church fairs and authors readings and
musicales and recitations until we are
all worn out, and SO, dear, when you
told me your were coming around to
propose, / said: Here's my chance
for something new Go on, don't stop!
You're going to make hit. You've
got EN- all goingi The doors are all
locked. You can't get away! Win
me in three-quarters of an hour, and
I'm positive that when my head drops
on your shoulder you'll get rising
vote of thanks Life.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-06-24
Poke Bonnets.

Adorable poke bonnets in the same
pretty coloring show to advantage
atop blonde curls, for. unlike our
American Riddles, the bobbed hair eff
feet is not being worn on the other
side of the water. The little girls all
have their hair long and flowing over
their shoulders and OF course it curls
whether naturelle or a la kide or
poker. The British boy, no matter
how tiny, spurns the bobbed effect
also, and rears a close-cropped little
bullet head proudly to the infantile
fashionable world.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-06-24
GOOD
WIDE TIREs IMPROVE. ROADS
Mechanical Expert Of Kansas College,
Gives Farmers Advice saseo on
Practical Experience.

s'Wide-tired wagons pull more easily
than narrow-tired ones 80 per cent OF
the times when they are used,' says
F. A. Writ. instructor In farm me-
chanlcs In the Kansas state agricul-
tural college, Professor Writ has Just
completed experiments with wide and
with narrow-tired wagons.
Narrow tires pull harder than wide
tires. says Professor Writ, because the
narrow tire cuts deeper into the top
soil. The wide tire does not cut so
deep and makes better track on roads
which are travelled while the ground is
soft. The wide tire packs the sur
face into firm roadbed.
The experiments show that in corn
fields, plowed fields, field lanes, and
on pasture and on alfalfa land. the
draft OF the wide tire is considerably
less no matter what the condition Of
the soil.
In places where the mud is deep
and rolls up on the wheels, In ruts
made by narrow wheels, or In sur
face OF mud with hard ground be-
meath. the narrow tire will pull more
easily. The narrow wheel fits the
rut, on the hard bottom OF which 1t
runs. and 1t collects less mud than
the wide tire.
Width OF tire and height OF wheel
have great effect upon the draft.
The usual width Of the narrow tire
Is one and three-fourths inches, while
the wide tire Is usually three or four
inches wide. The tires used in the
tests were one and three-fourths and
four inches wide respectively. Six
inch wheels are used only on low
trucks. One type of wheel rarely
found is the low wheel with narrow
tire. The draft with this is so great
that a team can hardly pull q load
In soft field surfaces.
A farmer who can afford only one
wagon will find many factors enter
ing into his selection. II he has to
go on the roads In all kinds OF wealth
er, he will find the narrow tires bet
ter because they will collect less mud
when the roads are bad On the 9TH
err hand. IL he goes only when the
roads are good, or uses the wagon In
the fields a great deal, he will find the
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-06-24
Horse With = Wooden Leo.

Farmer Fred Harris of Pownal, q
few miles from here, has never been
in Winsted, Conn. nor has he ever
been called nature faker, but he says
land the correspondent bears him QUIT
that he has horse with wooden leg,
according to a New York Worlds
North Adams (Mass) correspondent
Thus:
One of the horses legs became in
fected and a veterinary wanted to
shoot the beast.
Neigh said Harris and the horse
together.
So the leg was cut off Then the vii
lage carpenter was called in, and aft
er some experimenting wooden leg
fitted with thick pad was construct
ed, and the first thing the neighbors
knew the old horse was back on the
farm job.
Mr.. Harris admits the horse has
something of numbering" gait, but
thinks that is to be expected.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-06-24
BAD ROADS CAUSE ACCIDENTS
Claims Made on Insurance Company
for Four Deaths From MIshaps
Due to Faulty Highways.

Do we need good roads? The report
Of Chicago travelling mans insur-
ance organization covers the payment
Of ten death claims for the first so
days Of the year, and Of these four
were deaths resulting from motor-car
accidents due to bad roads.
1t is singular that these four deaths
occurred one each in the four north
western states Of Minnesota, the Da-
kotas and Montana.
In each case the travelling mems or
ganization paid $4,000.
This furnishes striking example
Of the financial and economic loss
charged up directly to bad roads.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-06-24

cts, and wide belt across the back
Among other new wraps of cotton
for midsummer smocks made in white
much attention. They are straight
hanging garments with the fullness
taken up by old-fashioned shocking
at the neck and at the ends of the
sleeves. Cretonnes in small figures are
used for the collar and cuffs and are
chosen in strong color contrasts. The
white smocks are pfettiest. but those
in light brown are equally smart. They
are the something new in outer gar
ments that women are all ready to
welcome. JULIA BOTToMLEY.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-06-24

McGraw is making great outfielder
out of Robertson.
The Cincinnati Reds are doing lot
OF kicking about the umpiring of late.
This fellow Morton is upsetting a
whole key OF dope in the American
league.
Walter Johnson is getting salary
Of $4,000, which is something near
500 per day.
Bunny Brief is hitting the ball hard
and often these days, but he is not
getting it safe.
Umpires of the American league de-
clare the emery ball belongs to the
extinct species.
Bob Unglaub, the former Washing
ton player is now manager Of the
Fargo IN. d. team
Cy Falkenberg is accused of using
the emery ball. Why do they pick
Cy out of the bunch?
The Cincinnati Reds expect to see
Marsans in the fold again at any time.
He leaped year ago.
Benny Kauff has been wonderfully
tanned since his leapfrog act to the
Giants and back again.
Babe Borton. formerly with the
White Sox, is batting in the cleanup
position for the st. Louis Feds.
from the Cardinals by the New York
club, is not very strong on control as
yet.
Pitcher Smith Of the Terrapins takes
his young son with him wherever the
club goes. The little fellow is the Ter
rapins mascot.
"Kopf is not as shifty as Frank
Baker" remarks one critic; which Is
the limit in knocks, considering that
Baker is anchored.
John McGraw believes that the big
reason for the POOR showing of some
Of the players is that they are not try
ing to play good ball.
Connie Mack still believes his team
will pull into the race later in the
season. Bad pitching is what keeps
the former worlds champions out of it
at present.
Ben lineup, the Indian pitcher of
the Phillies, has been placed on the
disabled list and will not be record
ed as regular player until he is in
condition to pitch.
s'Doak in condition" asserts st.
Louisian, is the best Highlander in
the National league, bar Alexander.
And Tesreau, Rudolph, James and
Adams still up and aroundI
Gallia Of the Washingtons, like Ru-
dolph OF the Braves, is versatile as to
delivery He increases his effective
ness by mixing in a spitball with
curve, fast one and change OF pace.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-06-24

Eddie Rousch, the young outfielder
OF the Indianapolis Federal league
club of last year. who went with the
franchise and team to Newark N. j.,
is touted one of the coming sensations
Of baseball by Federal league critics
and players. He was born at Oak
land City, Ind, May 8. 1898, and began
his professional career with the Evans
vile club in 1912, and started the 1913
season with the same club, but was
sold to the Chicago American league
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-06-24

club in June. He was farmed out to
the Lincoln club OF the Western
league. He was sought by several
clubs last season. but jumped to the
Indianapolis Federal league club. for
which he played grand ball after the
middle of the season. when he sud-
denly blossomed out as Kauff did.
This season to date he has maintained
his 1914 pace with the Newark team.
He stands feet II inches in height
and weighs ITS pounds.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-06-24
MEETING Of Builders.

The American Road Builders asso-
citation and the American Highway as
sociation are to meet togethed for the
first time next September, Gov. c.
w. Gates announces. The convention
will be held either at Oakland, CAL.
or San Francisco.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-06-24
Great EieIdinn Recruit.

Mike McNolly. a rookie who is UNI
cerstudy of Larry Gardner at third
base in the Boston Red Sox lineup,
is said to be the greatest fielding re-
cruit seen at that station in the Ame;i-
can league this season, but Mike can't
hit like Larry.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-06-24
Pearl Ornaments.

Pearl ornaments may be elegantly
polished by first rubbing the olive oil
to remove the dirty appearance. then
applying any red nail polish. This
latter gives FURNISHED appearance.
and with little fast rubbing the
pearl takes on brilliant glow.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-06-24
First Eqqs to Hatch.

The freshest eggs are the first to
hatch. In buying eggs 1t is we'll to
bear this in mind, and stipulats that
all one shipment shall besof about the
same date, say within three days.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-06-24
Takinq No Chances.

Il believe there's such thing as an
excess of caution"
Explain
We'll, there's Doppel, for instance
He's so afraid Of becoming entangled
with q member of the fair sex that he
never visits the same manicure
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-06-24
Jack coombs MIGHT tieIp

Jack Coombs might eelp Connie
Mack out right now in his weak pitch
ing department.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-06-24

This fellow Morton is upsetting a
whole keg of dope in the American
league.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-06-24

Walter Johnson is getting salary
Of $4,000, which is something near
500 per day.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-06-24

The Cincinnati Reds are doing lot
of kicking about the umpiring of late.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-06-24

Gallia Of the Washingtons, like Ru
dolph OF the Braves, is versatile as IL
delivery He increases his effective
ness by mixing in spitball with .
curve, fast one and change Of pace.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-06-24

Bunny Brief is hitting the ball hard
and often these days, but he is not
getting it safe.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-12-01

lateral sewers, the lots and parcels
uf-roal estate within the limits or
each OF said alleys and abutting
thereon through which each OF said
lateral sewers IL ordered TO be con-
structed. az set forth and described In
the plat thereof submitted by the
Department OF Public Works, shall
be and the same IL hereby constituted
and declared To be one local assess
mcnt district for the lateral sewer so
constructed
Resolved. That the city Engineer
be and he Is hereby ordered and di-
rected To make an assessment on the
lots and parcels OF real estate with
Ia the limits Of each Of said lateral
sew ers and abutttnE thereon accord
ing 10 the benefit said lots and par
GELS or real estate shall receive from
said Improvement
Resolved. That the Department Of
dered TO advertise i've tines for -nro=
TuTafs Tor constructing said lateral
sewers
Adopted az follows.
Yeas; Allan. Barnett Bell. Bur
ton. Case. CTanshaw. Dll. Ellis, Field.
FreiWald. Gilman. Guthard. Hindle.
} Jal<el. Heating. kocher, Kronk, kunI.
/ Lempke. Lodge. Movie. owen. Richert.
Robinson, Rollo. Rutter. Schemansky,
schultz. Starkey. Stefanowski.
Thompson. Vernon Wartell. Wenzel.
\. r. Wilson. w, J. Wilson, Wing.
! link, Zoeller and president
NaNg Mona
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-12-01
Ways and Means.

To the Honorable the Common Council.
Gentlemen: Your Committee on
Ways aud Means 10 whom was re-
ferred a communication GEss..- tA--4-=-
partment OF Parks and BoulevaTds
calling attention to various sums
charged against the Belle Isle Main
tenAnce Fund and which were In
cured on account OF the burning or
the bridge, and requeating that said
fund be replenished 20 guard against
deficit. respectfully report we have
had same under consideration and
recommend that the communication
be concurred In and that the eN-
penditures incurred be charged 10
Belle Isle Ferry receipts. Your Com
mittee. therefore. offers the follow
ing resolution.
Repeatedly submitted.
CHAS. w BURTON,
ROBERT ", RITTER.
John 9 LODGE,
GODFREY FREIWALD.
JACOB GUTHARD.
W HI. c. HINDLE.
VIM f zOELLER.
Accepted, and on leave. the follow
ing resolution was offered
BY Aid. Burton:
Resolved, That the City Controiler
be and is hereby authorized and a
rected 10 make the proper entries
upon his books TO effect the transfer
Isle Ferry receipts and place same O.
the credit OF the Belle Isle Malnten-
amen fTTUd
Adopted as follows
Ycas--Ald. Allan. Barnett Bleii
Burton. Case. Cranshaw. Din. Ellis
Field, Freiw aid. Gilman, Guthard
Hiudle. Jakel. Heating kocher
kronk. kunz. Lempke. Lodge, Move
owen Richert, Robinson, HoIlo, Rut-
ter. Schemansky, Schultz, starSey
Stefanowski. Thompson, Vernon
Wartell. Wenzel 4. r. Wilson, ". J
Wilson, Wing. link. Zoeller and the
Presidcnt-i0.
Nays-None.
Ala lfnan M cN.la.I