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The Green Forest tribune., 1915-10-29
CHAPTER XVI.
The Truth About the Lola.

Throughout the long night l called many times at the hospital, but the reply was always the same. Jack had not regained consciousness, and the doctor regarded his case as hopeless, In the morning I drove in hot haste to Bassett road, Noting Hill, and at the address Olinto had given me found Muriel. When she entered the room with folding doors into which 1 had been shown, I saw that she was pale and apprehensive, for we had not met since her flight, and she was, no doubt, at loss for an explanation. But did not press her for one. I merely told her that the Italian Santini had given me her address and that l came as bearer of unfortunate news.
 What is it?" she gasped quickly.
 Tt concerns Captain Durnford," replied. "He has been injured in the street, and is in Charing Cross hospi- tal."
 "Ah!" she cried. q see. You do not explain the truth. By your face can tell there is something more. He's dead! Tell me the worst
 "No, Miss Leithcourt," said gravely, mot dead, but the doctors fear that he may not recover. His wound is dangerous. He has been shot by some unknown person"
 "Shot!" she echoed, bursting into tears. Then they have followed him after all! They have deceived me, and now. as they intend to take him from me. I will myself protect him. You MT Gregg, have been in peril of your life. that I know, but Jacks enemies are yours, and they shall not go un- punished May l see him?"
 T fear not. but we will ask at the hospital" And after the exchange or some further explanations we took q hanson back to Charing Cross.
 At first the sister refused to allow Muriel to see the patient, but she I'm plored so earnestly that at last she consented, and the distressed girl III the black coat and hat crept on tip toe to the bedside.
 He was conscious for quarter Of an hour or so," whispered the nurse who sat there, He asked after some lady named Muriel."
 The girl at my side burst into low sobbing.
 "Tell him." she said, "that MurieI is here-that she has seen him. and ia waiting for him to recover.
 Day succeeded day, and although l WAS not allowed to visit my friend, ! was told that he was very slowly pro- gressing. I idled at the Hotel Cecii longing daily for news of Elma. Only once did a letter come from her. brief. well-written note, from which 1t anpeared that she was quite well ana happy, although she longed to be able to go out. The princess was very kind indeed to her. and, she added, was making secret arrangements for her eecane across the Russian frontier into Germany.
 saw Muriel many times, but never once did she refer to Rannoch or their sudden departure. Her only thought was of the man she loved.
 One afternoon, ten days after the attempt upon Jack, 1 was allowed to sit by his bedside and question him.
 "Ah, Gordon. old fellow!" he said faintly I've had narrow escaDe-by
The Green Forest tribune., 1915-10-29
Italy Holds U. 6. Cotton

New York.-American cotton valued at approximately $50,000,0OO, shipped from the United States and consigned to Germany is in possession of the Italian government, according to Capt. J. W. Bachelor of the Liverpool Sal wage Association, who arrived here on the steamship Baltic from Liver pool.
The Green Forest tribune., 1915-10-29
Battleship to Port.

Newport News, Va.-The battle ships of the fourth Division of the Atlantic fleet which recently were engaged III the great war game. came into Hampton Roads. The ships here are the Louisiana, New Hampshire, Minnesota and New York.
The Green Forest tribune., 1915-10-29
Germans Lose Four More

Stockholm.-The British submarine campaign against German shipping in the Baltic is being carried on actively. The sinking of four more German steamships is reported.
The Green Forest tribune., 1915-10-29
Edison Visits Santa Rosa

Santa Rosa, Cal.-Eighteen hun- dred school children gathered Tn Luther Burbank's garden when he ar. rived here with Henry Ford to visit the famous horticulturist.
The Green Forest tribune., 1915-10-29
To Settle For Cotton.

Washington.-The British Board of Trade has arranged to make final set dement's for all American cotton which 1t has bought and which is not covered by sales contracts.
The Green Forest tribune., 1915-10-29

Berlin, via London.-The military commander in the market of Branden- burg s fixed the maximum price of butter at two marks, pfennigs tap prxomiately 70 cents a pound
The Green Forest tribune., 1915-10-29
Fathers HeroiSm Fatal.

Leesville, Lac. w. Averre, city al- ierman, died of burns received when he tried to rescue his five-year-old daughter from --.s burning home
The Green Forest tribune., 1915-10-29
To Name New Cardinals.

Rome-At the eonsistory to be held November 22, according to newspa- pers in close touch with the vatican. 12 new cardinals are to be created
The Green Forest tribune., 1915-10-29
Nobleman Is Solvent.

London.-An order for a receiver has been issued against the Duke of Manchester on the petition of creditor.
The Green Forest tribune., 1915-10-29
Bank Robbers Get s2.5oo.

Seattle, Wash.-Two men robbed the Citizens bank of Benton, six mes from here, and escaped with about $2,5OJ in currency.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-02-06
BUY YOUR CAR NOW
Henry =. klei, Of Capitol Car Com
pany Says February Is Best
Month 20 Purchaar Carn

According 10 Henry r. Kiel. OF the
capitol Car Co. agents for the MAY
well. February Is the best month to
buy automobiles. Mr.. Kiel sets forth
ms reasons for the statement in this
manner:
AZ this time OF the year" saws Mr.
KEEL the dealer has more time TO
give 10 the prospective buyer. and the
purchaser has more timo in which 10
look over a variety Of models. Also
u can be said that more cars are on
exhibition In the show rooms
In another month. when sales are
Disk the dealer has difficulty in &C.
curing a. many cars AZ ne had orders
Tor and ] would strongly advise pros
pective buyers 10 take this pIsp and
buy nov. The dealer II In a better
position 70 cater 10 the Individual
wants or tho buyer a. this time than
az any other time Of the year"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-02-06
DEALERS EXPECT
GREAT SEASON
YEAR EXPECTED TO ECLIPSE
A L PR EvIo Us
ON Es.
Statesmen Are Establishing Branch
agencies and Repair Men Prepsr.
ing For Busy Season.

Local automobile dealers are look.
ing forward to the greatest year in
the history OF the automobile indus
try. Everywhere one hears the same
optimistic sentiment. Although bust
ness In this line Is dull at the present
time. nevertheless II Is much better
than for the corresponding period In
1914 number OF dealers are add
ing other lines TO their agencies. Es-
pecially Il this true OF the moderately
priced car. which the greatest sale
are expected this year
Those dealers who have the exclu-
siye agency for this section OF the
state are busy establishing branch
agencies at different point in Wheel
ing district. This Is being done 10
take care OF the great amount OF bust.
ness which IL expected with the real
opening OF the automobile season. In
several OF the neighboring towns new
garages are being built. and the in.
dustry every where seems to be on
the incline.
Local service stations and repair
SHOPS are expecting a great amount
OF business during the coming season
IN the anticipation OF many tourists
passing through this city on their way
TO the Panama-Pacific exposition. The
old National road offers environments
Tor the eastern tourist and Il Is pre-
ulcted that Wheeling will have more
visiting automobile parties this sea.
son than ever before.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-02-06
MOTORCYCLING
INTEREST GROWS
RACES THAT ARE PLANNED FoH
COMING SEASON ATTRACT
ATTENTION.
Membership Campaign 10 Progressing
Nicely and Good Results Are
Being Expected During
Racing Season.

Interest IN the racing game In this
section II being considerably revived
BY the recent action OF the members
Of the Wheeling Motorcycle Club. In
planning a number OF events for the
coming summer. Already a number
az communications from distant cities
have been received and a number OF
factory riders are making inquiries
"a TO the proposed rules and regula-
lions that will govern the races.
Not alone IL the racing game beirg
boosted by the fact that a number OF
events are being planned for the com
ing summer. but Il Is adding greatly
10 the membership OF the Club. This
viii greatly aid the promoters OF the
local club In their membership cam
pafgn that has been inaugurafed
During the past few weeks a number
OF communications have been received
regarding membership and Il is the
Intention OF the officers OF the club
10 IL possible increase the member
ship 20 10 Oactive members.
This alone can be accomplished by
each member OF the local orKaniza-
ton taking an active part and doing
ali In Its power to raise the standards
OF the game and promoting better and
cleaner sports. President ]. Landon
Bier has already addressed a number
81 Letters 10 clubs in the larger cities
and fs asking their advice in the run.
Ding Of the club and how 20 obtain
the best benefits for the Organization.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-02-06
WHY | BECAME A MOTORCYCLIST

n. W. Douglass. secretary Of the To-
cal Motorcycle Club. and one OF the
best known and popular riders In the
city. gives an interesting account Of
how and why he began with the two
wheeler and Why he continues TO
ride.
Mr.. Douglass said: Il became a mo
torcyclist prematurely because II az.
forded me means Of getting 70 and
from my home IN the country in a
much easier and quicker way than
any other method OF travel that know
OF Residing as ! do al Morristown.
o.. which Is about 20 miles out OF
Wheeling. / decided that I could stay
at home and yet 20 TO and from my
work In the city in a quick. economic.
al manner and at the same time get
some real pleasure from the money I
have invested. -.
Before | purchased a twowheeler
! stayed In the city during the week.
and made the trip 20 my home at the
end OF each week As | liked my
work wished TO hold my position and
at the same time be able 10 get home
once in a while without such trouble
as being driven In or by going by rail
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-02-06
ANOTHER GARAGE
FOR MOUNDSVILLE
HOUND CITY AUTO COMPANY
EREcTS HANDSOME
BUILDING.
The New Company Will Have the
Agency for the Chevrolet Car for
Marshall, Ohio and Wexel.

Specifications are now being made
for the erection OF a earage by the
Mound City Automobile Company
composed of Dennis Williams. J. W.
Powell and NJ. +. McCosh. The build.
ing will be located on the Hunter lot
at the corner of Seventh street and
Tomlinson avenue, Moundsyille.
The dimensions of the new building
will be 40 by 100 feet. II will be
erected entirely of cement block and
so arranged that II can accommodate
a large number of machines. In add
ton the Office and storage room, a
repair shop will also be conducted.
The new company has the agency
for the Chevrolet car for Marshall
Ohio and Wetzel counties in West
Virginia, and Belmont county, Ohio
They expect the first car load of dem
onstrators by the middel OF the pres
ent month. The work on the new
building will be started within the
next two weeks so that the building
will be ready for occupancy by early
spring.
Co, OF Eleventh street. is distributors
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-02-06
REAL SCENERY
For the Tourist 10 Be Found IN the
Eastern Panhandle Of West
Virginia.

An automobile trip through the east
ern Panhandle OF West Virginia I'm the
fall OF the year cannot be surpassed
IN beauty OF scenery. In the valleys
or on the slopes of the Alleghenies.
The blue haze OF autumn shrouding ali.
and the perfect roadbed of the Ma.
uonal pike underneath. is all that a
tourist could ask for, hope for or ex-
pect to find short OF Paradise.
On every side orchards OF the best
truit that grows in America stretch
away as far as the eye can reach.
vineyards OF the choicest grapes and
berries of every description delight
the vision OF even the most pessimis-
TIC. Water as pure as flows from any
range OF mountains in Switzerland is
always at hand for the thirsty.
Fro.n Keyser, Mineral county. out
through a myriad OF peach and annie
Trees. hundreds OF domestic and com
mercial orchards, to the head waters
OF Patterson creek and then TO Bur.
lington. which boasts OF a tavern of
fame in the ante-bellum days. From
there through valleys a mile wide to
Moreheld, rich in Civil war history.
and on to R0mney. From there the
traveller may go anywhere that
pleases his fancy, and always in the
South Branch country he will not be
disappointed.
These pilgrimages to the Yellow
Stone. Mount Rainier and other of
these western Alps have their good
points, but first let the automobilist
enjoy some OF the wonders of the
eastern Panhandle OF West Virginia,
which grows better fruit. has purer
limestone water, better roads and car.
rles n man or woman nearer the won
ders OF nature than any other section
Of America.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-02-06

Accordingly ! purchased a machine
and Immediately learned to ride. Nov
! make the trip TO my work IN the city
each morning and return each even.
Ing Although I have 20 miles 10 ride
do not mind the spin In the fresh
air. and call IL rather invigorAting
When ! began 10 ride IL took me from
- minutes 10 an hour 10 ride either
way. but since some repairs have
been made TO the road and I have
learned the operation OF my machine
have very little dirculty In making
the trip in 80 or 80 minutes
Not alone does the motorcycle en-.
able me 10 get 10 and from my work
In short time. but Il L. one OF the
greatest money saving machines on
the market for a man who works a.
distance from his home. II is quick.
er and cheaper than an automobile.
and AZ the same time get more real
enjoyment out OF riding II than by
travelling in a machine
Not alone IL the motorcycle valu-
able as means OF transportation. but
II IL one OF the best methods for a
young man 10 tour the country that !
know OF at the present time"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-02-06
DODGE FACTORY
SAVES STEAM

In Chicago packin houses tho claim
De- made that everything 81 the pig b.
used with The exception Of his aqueaI
that ia tho packers secret Of success
tho elimination Of waste
Ihe larger automobile factories in
i'ttrolt have much o. the same rcIcnt.
less efficiency system ia vogue for
me same purpose
TOR example. one Of the representa-.
uFes u Dodge Brothers was TELLING
on interested group 90 the auto show.
u'at OF OF tho steam used By tho mann
TON steam hammers in the biz plant
nj Dodge Brothers az Detroit De- again
H.lNzed in generating electric current
'f'rr ~ has given most ~ its energy
In rnisIng tho hammers
Ihat IH ono reason the DODGE Cor,
pony can r.vn tho car Do doc ~ tb.
price. he added The 70 s. sapds
hero.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-02-06
Big SLUSH FUND
Charged Against Rock Island Rail
Road-Other Charges Of Mis-
management Of the Road.

NEW YORK. Fee. J.-Charges that
the directors of the Rock Island rail-
road authorized the late Robert Math-
or. who was general counsel of the
road in 1904. to contribute $4,000 TO
q campaign fund. supposed 10 be that
for Theodore Roosevelt. in order TO
protect the directors from prosecution
by the federal authorities for viola
lion of the law. are made in a COM
plant filed in the Supreme court to-
day against Ogden Mills. a director
Of the road The bill undertakes TO
try to hold Mr.. Mills liable for eN-
Cessive payments made out OF the
railroad treasury.
The suit was brought by Sadie r.
Hidden in behalf Of herself and other
bOndholders and was filed in the
county clerks Office about the same
time that another suit brought by y.
L Amster and nine other plaintiffs
against Daniel G. Reid. William n.
Moore and other directors for $780,
600 damages for negligence as dircc-
tors was put on record
Mr.. Mills Is the only individual de-
fcndant named in the Hidden suit. al
though the railroad corporation and
the Central Trust company as trustee
are joined as defendants
Large Sums Spent are Cited.
The complaint m the Hidden case
states that since 1892 Mr.. Mills has
teen a director OF the Rock Island
corporation Of Illinois and has neglect
cd his duty in authorizing the payment
out Of the treasury or large sums In
violations Of the law
In regard TO the payment Of So 900
a year 10 Daniel G. Reid as chairman
- the board Of directors. the som-
plant states that the reasonable
value Of his services was nothing.
since he was a detrimcnt and not
benefit and an experienced railroad
man could have been found 20 mi
his position for $4,000 a year
Mr. Mills rs accused finally Of ap.
proving the payment Of $4,000 10
Robert Msthor In 1901 with the in
tcnf.on that the said Nather should
use the same To- contribute 10 the OK.
p"nac Of a political campaign. then IN
force. in order TO procure the GOOD
will 81 the officers Of the United
States and induce them not TO take
proceedings against the directors Of
the Illinois company because Of the
violations 81 the statutes 81 the United
States and state ~ Illinois and other
corrupt reasons"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-02-06
LICENSE BILL
BEFORE HOUSE
LOCAL RIDERS WILL FIGHT *
cESSiNE TAX ON MO-
TOCYClES.
Do Not Object 10 Paying Tax on Ma
chine, but viii Try 70 Have
Minimum Charge.

Local motorcyclists are considerably
interested in Bin No. that Is before
the legislature at the present time
II calls for a State as well as a city
license on all motorcycles operating
within the State. During past years
only city license has been assessed
from motorcyclists. and In many OF
the cities they were not compelled TO
use any.
IL II the intention OF the club 70
have a representative on hand at the
session for the purpose OF looking AZ.
ter their interests. Riders OF the two
wheeler living in this vicinity do not
object TO paying a tax for operating
their machines. but they witt use their
power 10 keep the tax from being an
excessive one.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-02-06
MOTORCYCLE NOTES

A special meeting of the racing com.
mittee of the Wheeling Motorcycle
club was held in the club rooms Wed.
nesday evening and plans for the com.
ing races were discussed.
II has been decided by the local club
members that an attorney will be an
pointed to represent the Wheeling
Motorcycle club and the F. A. NJ in
this vicinity.
The following applications for mem.
bership in the Wheeling Motorcycle
club were received during the past
week: Charles b. Meder. Arthur
Drummond. Louis J. Bliefus and
Charles Dickman. all are local riders
Iheir application for membership
VIII be acted on at the next regular
meeting.
Plans are being made for the giving
OF Cup and Saucer banquet. by the
members of the Wheeling Motorcycle
club. The affair will probably be held
about the middle of February. Mr..
Durkee, travelling agent for the Har-
ley Davidson Manufacturing company
viii be guest at the aifair and will
talk on any subject pertaining TO mo-
torcycling that may be asked by the
local cyclists
An orchestra composed Of the mem.
hers Of the local club has been formed
! during the past few days and one
night will be set aside for practice
\ each week
n. g. Friedrich, local sporting goods
man has been chosen as official start.
c. and refree for the races that will
be held during the 1915 season. lie
VIII be in charged OF both road and
I track events
Plans have been completed for the
posting OF signs on both the National
} pike near West Alexander and the
I bridgeport pike. These signs will bear
catchy phrase with directions 10 the
local headquarters and will undoubted.
/ ~ be the cause Of much comfort TO out
/ o. town riders.
Though less than two months old
| the Motorcycle Club 81 ST. Paul. Mimi
mas reached membership mark OF
100. u IS the purpose OF tho club
/ 20 raise 25O members by next fall
Wess House yesterday received o.,
indian three speed 1915 model motor.
cycle. which will be delivered TODAY
10 James Wasmuth. Of McMechen. lie
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-02-06

pcct for an old fashioned revival Is
bright
Besides the regular services of Sun.
DAY a special meeting Tor men only
viii he held 40 $3.50 D. m Special
.quartette work be- being prepared. The
orchestra viii b. on hand 20 assist
A rare treat BE- provided ln violin
solo hy the coming italian vioIInist of
The city The message Co men VIII BE-
packed with the yirillty that makes a
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-02-06
REVIVAL SERVICES
Being Conducted a. First Baptist
church Have Developed Unusual
Conditions-Specia' Music.

The special services In the rirsf
Baptist church have deveIoped nm
usual conditions Tho musical faa.
lures ~ the work have been esperIaIiv
pleasing The presence % the orrhra.
ira has added much 90 the SINGING
Tho BRAGG brothers have charmed tho
congregations with their solos and
duets The attendance has Grown
each day during tho wook. and The I'm
.terest has become intense. The pros.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-02-06

Cheering evidence Of satisfactory
present and future business conditions
De shown by the announcement thai
the Hudson Motor Car factory WIN
make great additions in the near tut.
ure. So insistent has been the do.
mand for the Hudson-Six that the al.
ready enormous factory was INSULT.
cient 20 handle the amount OF bust
ness.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-02-06

Another interesting feat that was
performed during the season OF 1914
was that OF r. G. Baker. who crossed
the continent from the west to the
east in IL days IL hours and 10 min
utes BY making the trip in this time
he lowered the former coast TO coast
minute.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-02-06

J. Landon Bier. president OF the
Wheeling Motorcycle club. has re-
ceived word from the Harley-Davidson
factory that his machine has been
fully remodeled and will be shipped
to Wheeling on February 10. Landon
says that he can hardly wait until its
arrival. as he wants TO get out and
have a spin.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-02-06

Ed Perrin, OF stockton. Cal. rode
his motorcycle for a total OF 1927
miles during the year of 1914, and
made il on a single gallon OF gaso-
line. This is a record that will per-
haps not be equalled for some time.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-02-06

Following the regular weekly meet
ing of the members OF the Wheeling
Motorcycle club. which will be held
Tuesday evening. a special meeting Of
the race committee will be called. This
will be an important meeting. and IL
is requested that all members OF the
committee attend.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-02-06

Local riders are taking considerably
more interest in the doings OF the club
than has been shown for several
months. Nearly every evening a num-
Der OF the riders go to the club rooms
and enjoy a few hours playing the
player piano.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-02-06

A party of about ten motorcyclists
are already planning to make the triT
TO Indianapolis TO see the international
Hoosier automobile contest that will
be staged there on Memorial day.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-02-06

man manly. There viii be- real profit
and pleasure in this service The
meeting viii close in time Tor alI who
wish to Eo boz body to the y. No A
for The Moody Memorial service
There VIII Do mo- service to.night but
the special work VIII 30 on throueH
next week
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-02-06

The campaign for membership TO
the local motorcycle club will be in
augurated within a short time.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-02-06

also received notice OF the shipment
OF three more machines. which he ex-
poets TO arrive within d few days.