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The Detroit times., 1916-06-14
Which, However, Doesn't
Prevent Us From Keeping
On Going Dry by States.

Many entertain belief that Theodore
4 Roosevelt wrote the platforms for both
the Republican and the Progressive con-
y MENTIONS.
1t may not have been Roosevelt who
wrote them, but there is basis for be-
\ lief that SOMEONE may have written
them both.
~ The platforms are identical in what
they DO NOT have to say in support OF
national prohibition.
And will be found not dissimilar in
this respect from the platform to be
adopted in st. Louis, according to ad-
vance notices.
The wet forces are jubilant today over
4 report that assurance has been given
that William Jennings Bryan will not be
permitted to inject dryness into the St.
Louis declaration of principles.
All of which should have the effect Of
Inspiring the dry workers in Michigan to
take off their coats and work all the
harder for success against booze here at
home.
None of the states that are dry today
needed the support of any political
party declaration for prohibition, nor
could they have been kept wet by any
spolitical party declaration AGAINST pro-
\ hibition.
The number Of these dry states is, on
the other hand, one of the finest ex-
amples we have of what can be done by
the people themselves outside of parties.
II viii not be long before both the
Democratic and the Republican parties,
nd the Progressive party, too, if it lives,
Wj]l be breaking their necks to get into
ne prohibition band wagon.
4 In support of which statement, wit
meas the growing influence of woman in
politics, which growing influence means
that the day isn't far distant when they
+ Will have the ballot.
The Detroit times., 1916-06-14
The Daily Reminder
TopAY,s ANNIVERSARIES.

l57l-Resolutlon of congress pro-
vidlng for the adoption Of the stars
and stripes ~ the national hag
ls00-By his defeat OF the Austri-
ans at Marengo, Bonaparte became
master 81 Italy,
lNll-Harriet Beechcr stowe. auth
or Of Uncle Toms Cabin. born ni
ldtchneld; Conn. Died at Hartford
lSi6-James Fennell. a celebrated
tragedian of the early American
stage. died in philadelphia. Born In
lSSp-Thr petition OF the Chartists
was presented To the British parlia-
mont
lSl6- Beginning OF the so-callcd
Bear nag revolt Ia California.
lS66-- Prussia declared the German
confederation dissolved. after the
Federal Diet had supported the Aus-
triau claims on Schleswig and liol-
stein
Emperor Dom Pedro. OF Bra
Gil. visited Boston.
lSSb-Prince Luitpold was appoint
ed regent OF Bavaria for his nephew.
kinr otto. who was OF unsound mind,
lS9l--John Joseph 6. Abbott be-
came premier OF Canada.
lSST-rhe Venezuelan boundary
treaty between Great Britain and
Venezuela was ratified At washing
ton.
IyoO-Sanford d Dole was inaugu-
rated the first governor OF Hawaii
iaC7-Norwegian parliament grant -
cd limited suffrage 70 women.
ONE YEAR AGO TODAY ~ THE
WAR
Valentino. IN Carnia section. ocou .
Berlin reported a severe defeat for
the French ON front between Levin
and ArTas.
Gen Won Mackcrsen attack over
i3-mile front. capturing Russian po-
sitions and taking 10000 prisoners.
Garua, Important German station
on Ncnnc river, German West AFRICA,
surrendered 20 Ang French force.
TODAN's BIRTHDAYS
Grand Duchess Marie, OF LuNem- .
berg, whose engagement 10 an Aus
TRAN arvhduks Is rumored. born u
years ago today.
queen sophia OF Greece, who IL a
sister ~ the German Emperor. born
In Berlin - years ago today.
Robert VI la Toilette, 4. ;. sem
dtor from Wisconsin. born AT Prim-
rose, Ms. 81 years ago today
John NJ CormRck. celebrated oper-
B. years ago today.
Earl OF Rose. who was badly
wounded with the Irish Guards In
France. born 80 years ago today.
Theodore Roosevelt. Bird, grandson
of former President Roosevelt, born
IN New York two years ago today.
Most Rev. John j. Glennon. head OF
the Catholic archdiocese OF 81. Louis,
born in county Meath. Ireland. 81
years ago today.
Dr. Livingston Farrand. president
81 the University Of Colorado. born
at Newark. y. J., ~ years ago today
Roger Bresnahan manager or the
Toledo American association hRseba II
team. born in Trallee. ireland. 80
years ago today.
Ray Morgan. inneider OF the Wash
60 49, NnT
team. born in Baltimore * years 10
today.
The Detroit times., 1916-06-14

Nerve specialists are more and
more insisting on the value OF hob
bies. both as means OF relaxation
and 10 keep the mind pleasurably
occupied as a safeguard against the
self-centeredness that so often leads
TO nervous exhaustion.
In especial. they urge the desira-
bility OF taking up hobbies that will
discipline and enlarge the mind as
well as occupy it.
or hobbies OF this sort there are
some particularly available at this
time of year. All OF these help the
mind 10 grow, and they have the
further advantage OF drawing the
hobby-rIder ont OF doors, so that
he benefits through gaining exercise
and fresh air
Moreover. they are cheap hob
bies. Nature provides the material
for them free OF all charge. The
only really necessary expense is a
small outlay for explanatory books.
And these hobbies are so varied
that any man or woman Is sure 10
find one or more OF them appealing
with special force 20 his or her in
dividual taste Yet thousands of
people give no thought to them,
and fail completely TO appreciate
their possibilities as protectors OF
health and developers OF power.
Are you among these thousands
Are you one who neglects 10 make
any study Of the teeming life about
you. in earth. and sky, and water?
II you are, earnestly suggest that
you begin such study this sum
mer, in the city parks or in the
country when you go away for your
vacation.
Make choice from among the
study OF bird life. OF insect life. OF
flower life, OF the life OF the trees
When you have made your choice
| buy one or two elementary books
on birds, ants. bees, butterflies
moths. spiders. wild flowers, trees
or whatever your choice may be
Read the books you have bought
and thus obtain some preliminary
| instruction.
Then, taking the books with you
for reference purposes, go out and
The Detroit times., 1916-06-14
A Poem a Day
THE RENEILLE


Hark' hear the trsmpIng OF thous-
And OF armed men the hum.
Loi a nations hosts have gathered
Round the quick alarming drum
Saying. Come,
Fr"emsn. GOMEZ
Ere your heritage be wasted" said
the quick alarming drum.
Let me OF my heart take counsel.
War Is not OF life the sum.
Who shall stay and reap tho harvest
Gomez"
Bur the drum
Echoed Come
Death shall reap the Drawer harvest, ="
said the solemn sounding drum.
But when won the coming battle.
What % pruht springs thersfrom2
Whai II sonGrs'';; ,i sueEjag3ti9,na'
But the drum
Answered. Come
You must do the sum 90 prove It,"
said the Yankee-answering
drum
What IT, mid the csnnons' thunder.
Whistling shot and bursting bomb
When my brothers fall around me.
should my. heart grow cold and
BUT the drum
Answered. Come
Better there in death united. than In
life a recreant--Come!"
Thus they nswered--hoping fear
ing.
Some In faith, and doubling some.
TN a trumpet-voice proclaiming;
said, MY chosen people. come"
Then the drum.
DO was dumb,
For the great heart OF the nation.
throbbing. answered. Lord. we
come"
Bret HArte
The Detroit times., 1916-06-14
Americans Employed by
Ford Motor Company Are
the Leading Spendthrifts

"A survey of the educational depart
Z ment of the Ford Motor company has just
been completed, showing the improve
ment in the financial condition of the
3 employees since the $5-per-day plan has
been operated.
The bank deposits show an increase in
two years of $4,972,51S, the average in
@dividual amount deposited having been
1904.
Homes bought by employees two years
40 aggregated s3,282,S31, while the
amount expended upon homes today is
al 49,, 493.
Insurance carried by Ford employees
I two years ago was $2,471, 1858; today it
~ $14,822,916.
y Sixty-two nationalities are represented
8 Ia the works. Out of $4,000 employees,
only 10 said they were without religious
faith.
The bank deposits averaged as follows:
Americans, 1904 each; English, S277 !;
Scotch. S275; Irish, s343; Germans, S348 /;
canadians, S241; Hungarians, 1868 !;
Polish, s459; Italians, 1855; Austrians,
1897; Jewish, $641; Armenians, $796
Turks, 1921.
These are significant figures which do
not distinguish the Anglo-Saxon race for
Its thrift.
Even the Scotchman, who, we have al
I. Ways supposed, could squeeze penny UNI
|)1f Il squeaked, is among the least saving
{ ~ these Is peoples.
81 As for the American, no surprise is
|Ielt He is naturally the most wasteful
ia al creatures and also he enjoys lux
INV, according to his degree of income,
- does no other person under the sun.
oory cottage now boasts a piano, or
kcnoGzaph or both; all the adornment
stains and furniture possible. and II
The Detroit times., 1916-06-14

BY fresh air Is meant air that Is
not used up. that has not been
breathed over and over again.
The food we eat three times a
day can be changed into strength
and body building material only
through combination with the
oxygen OF the air.
When the supply OF fresh air runs
too low then poisonous substances
begin 10 develop within our bodies.
And there IL nothing that Is Just
az good" as fresh air. Unless work
shops. schoolrooms. living and sleep
ing rooms receive a continuous and
plentiful supply OF fresh air such
places endanger the health OF the
occupants.
Persons employed in factories,
shops and stores should take a few
The Detroit times., 1916-06-14
WANTED TO SEE TT WORK.

AS reward for good conduct johnny waa
taken 10 the zoo by his mother Just before
starting Johnny and his aunt Mary had O de.
cdcd difference Of opinion as 20 what did or did
not constitute clean ears and n clean neck
Arriving at the roo they soon came across a
curious.looking animal
whats that?" asked Johnny
That's an anteater. dear" said HIS mother.
determined look came over Johnny's faca
SAY, mummy" he said tomorrow let's
bring Aunt Mary out here'SIAdies' Home
Journal
The Detroit times., 1916-06-14
The Old Gardener Says

That tho amateur must be sure
that the hellebore which no
uses on his currant and goose
berry bushes 10 kill the worms
Ia fresh. II win not do TO use
what was left over from last sea
son. for It's virtue as a poison
soon disappears. This fact
makes II especially desirable for
use when currants are partly
grown. for II will keep its
strength long enough 20 kill the
worms. but cease 20 be danger
when the fruit IL eaten, II Is
well 20 mix the hellebore with
one-third flour.
The Detroit times., 1916-06-14

POSSIBLE plank IN the democratic plat
form:
We further call the attention Of the people
10 the fact that our candidate has no whs-
kers to deceive you.
With all these doctors in town one
couldn't very well pick out better time
to be sick.
Maybe that New York bank president
who says money was never so plentiful,
has been watching the regularity with
which the most of us turn it over to
other people that they may put it in the
bank.
Bills filed for divorce suggest that
Walter c. has soured on Blanche NJ.
Krout.
The man who was beaten on the street
because he wouldn't give a pair of fell
lows, who accosted him, match, both
had and was no match for them.
Judge Connolly appears to be in st.
Louis with the idea of having something
to do this time with the four-year SEN
tence.
Many Of the doctors are sleeping on
steamers on the river. the call in these
instances being a lot of berths
Headquarters for general and abdom-
inal surgery having been established in
the Woodward-ave. Baptist church, re-
minds us Of the time we got the slipper
for cutting up in place Of this kind.
New York announcement punctures
tho 5000 100000 auto merger.
The Detroit times., 1916-06-14

Today's commencement exercises
at the University OF Maine will be
featured by an address by Martin
". Littleton, OF New York. on "A
return to the ideals OF constitution
al republic"
The Detroit times., 1916-06-14

is no uncommon sight to see garage IN
the rear. e..
Whether this is fault. or whether 1t
is a sounder philosophy which seeks 10
get the most out of the present and nave
faith In the future. Is matter Tor maj
viduals TO decide.
The Detroit times., 1916-06-14

and less easy but
possible 20 go
without water for
a consldcrab ! .
length OF time.
but fresh air the
hum an system
must have or else
death occurs with
In a short time.
The Detroit times., 1916-06-14

DO you know that all IS not pure
that sparkles? Sparkling water
may be loaded with typhoid germs.
The Detroit times., 1916-06-14

It is comparatively easy 10 20
without food for a number OF days
The Detroit times., 1916-06-14

The tenth annual convention 81
The National Wholesale Grocers' az.
ISOLATION ~ the United Statee Will
begin its sessions today In Boston
The Detroit times., 1916-06-14

However. Il IL far better 70 grin
than 10 groan.
The Detroit times., 1916-06-14
From Another Point OF VeD
By c. T. S.

Possible plank in the Democratic plat
form:
We further call the attention OF the people
20 the fact that our candidate has no whis-
kers TO deceive you.
The Detroit times., 1916-06-14

With all these doctors in town one
couldn't very well pick out better tim'
to be sick.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-31
disinfected and spread with shayings

disinfected and spread with shayings.
improvements to the grand stand IN.
clude the erection of twenty-nne large
boxes, each of which will hold six
comfortable chairs. A new band stand
larger than the old one, has been built;
The reserved seats have been painted
The main entrance to the paddock Will
be- at the north end while the exit Will
be under the grand stand, Most OF
the space under the grand stand has
been leased for restaurant. Work
will be started today installing the
large electric lights in front OF the
grand stand, to be used at night Tor
the horse show.
For Comfort OF Visitors
Everything possible has been done
for the comfort OF visitors TO the biz
fair. Check rooms. package rooms,
parcel post branch and telephone
booths have been arranged at the adj
ministration office. near the entrance.
Several new comfort stations. nave
been placed on the ground. Those
for ladies will be in charge OF Wom-
an attendants. :.
The race track is in splendid condi.
ton. and some exceptionally fast rae
ing is anticipated by fans. An inter
esting card will be given each day.
The Labor Day program on the open.
ing day. Monday. consists entirely OF
running races. and includes five events
for purses of $500 each.
The Labor Day program at the fair
will be an elaborate one, the man,
agement having ARRANGED several
special attractions for the inaugural
day
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-31

I'D of the Island, is almost the
spot on the universe at pres
th details rapidly being COM
For the thirty-siXth annual ex-
Ton Of the West Virginia Fair AS
lation which starts next Monday;
,Already the place is humming with
|IctiYity. Many exhibitors are now ar.
hanging their displays. while a small
brmy Of men is putting the finishing
touches 20 the ground and buildings,
|getting everything in readiness Tor
What promises 10 be the biggest and
best" fair ever he Id in the Ohio val
eeY.
The fair ground has, been made un-
usually attractive for this years
event. With the buildings and fences
Recently painted and whltewashed'
beds OF flowers abloom here and there;
the grass cut short and the walks ana
Eoadways in the best condition, the
|acene as whole is a pretty one.
Well Kept Appearance
The attention Of a visitor 10 the
lair is first attracted BY the well-kept
appearance of the premises. The
fence and main entrances at the north
lend, which were erected last year.
have ben repainted. The equipment
for the childrens playground. just be-
vond the entrance, has been over
|nauled.
Several hundred wagon loads Of tan
bark has been spread over the SIDE
walks, and cinders have been scatter
led and rolled over all driEeways
through the ground. A good drainage
system was installed last year, and
with the cinders and tan bark there
will be no muddy walks or driveways,
mo matter how hard it rains. The
roads through the ground are almost
as solid as asphalt.
Agricultural Club Exhibit
The Panhandle Agricultural club
will have charge OF the horticultural
and vegetable exhibits which, viii! be
on the ground floor OF the horticul-
|tural hall, near the main entrance.
This space in former years was taken
up with concessions. while the up
|StalrS was given over to the hortlcul-
| tural exhibit. This year. however. the
second story will be used as dancing
pavilion, and has already ben decor
lated. The lower floor gives more room
for the horticultural exhibit. which
this year is expected 70 be its largest
in history.
Considerable additional room has
been obtained through the acquisition
by the association of tho old Island
ball park, adjoining the fair ground on
the northwest. The fence has been
taken away and the ball park added
to the fair ground. 4 part oflhis ad-
Fditional room has ben utilized for sta
bic room, forty new stalls being erect
ed on the southern end OF the ground.
The stalls have been wired for cleo
trio lights. while a watering trough
has ben placed Al each section Of stalls
Pens Renovated
The cattle pens have been renovated
|Cinders have been. placed. in the arena
where the judging will take place. All
stalls in the various stables have been
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-31

The Mcdowell County negro, who
will be hanged tomorrow afternoon at
the Moundsville penitentiary.
day shortly after 3 o'clock. The invl.
tations or tickets Of admission 10 the
hanging were sent out from Warden
NJ. q. White office last Saturday,
while since then the gallows have been
thoroughly tested. The gallows Will
be tested out again on the day or the
execution, and the traps thoroughly
gone over, in order that nothing Will
happen 10 handicap the prison olfl-
Gals in carrying out the decree or the
Mcdowell county circuit court.
Story Of Crime.
Lay. who is but 25 years old. and
William Mason. white. aged 10, killed
William Bowman, Mcdowell county
hucksIer. robbery being the motive
for the crime. Bowman went about
the country near where Lay lived, BUY
ing chickens, eggs and produce, which
he peddled in the nearby towns. When
near Lays home one evening, nearly
a month and a half ago, Bowman
campcd alongside the road and went
TO Laws home 10 get $40 bill chanh-
ed. Lays wife changed the money,
and in the transfer Of money, Bow
man displayed a big roll Of money.
Lay and Mason Immediately began 10
plot 10 get II.
Mason went 10 Bowman's camp and
called him. and when he had engaged
him IN conversation, Lay slipped up
behind and shot Bowman. The two
then relieved him of his money and
threw his body in a nearby creek.
Mason is serving an eighteen-year SEN
tence for the part he took in the muir
der.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-31
NEGRO CALMLY
AWAITS DEATH.
JAMES LAY CONDEMNED TO DIE
ON GALlOWS FRIDAY AZ
TERNOON
Eats Heartily and sleeps soundy, Say
Ing He is Ready to Meet
His Maker

col6 lf'1 ohS S'>SR 20 SOS'N'Ib W
Ing He is Ready to Meet
His Maker.
James Lay. the aicDowell county
negro murderer. under sentence 10
hang at the Moundsville State peni-
tcntiary tomorrow afternoon at sun
down, Is bearing up exceptionally we'll
and there Is every indication that he
will 90 unflnchingly. TO the scafold.
Although be has but today and tomor-
row on this earth Lay does not ap-
parently suffer the slightest nervous
ness. He sleeps well. and eats as
heartily as he has since being confined
in the death cell. He spends consln'
cradle time now in prayer and song
with the Prison Chaplain Dawson,
Archdeacon F. NJ. Spur, and other
ministers, who occasionally visit him.
Lay does not seem 10 fully realize that
he is 10 die tomorrow, and seems to be
entertaining hope that his friends %ill
secure a Communication Of sentence, al.
though he says he is ready to meet
his Maker when the time comes.
Everything has been put in shape at
the institution at Moundsville for the
execution, which will take place Fri
JAMES LAY
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-31

in white crepe de chine. finished with
touches Of chiffon. with which a large
hat of white was worn, and corsaGe
Of Killarney roses. Immediately fol-
lowing the wedding reception was
held at the brides home which was
attended by many friends Of the young
couple. Summer blossoms were
d bundantly used in the decorations
about the rooms.
This morning Mr.. and Mrs. Tidball
will leave for WiIlowbrook Farm and
other points in Pennsylvania where
they will spend their honeymoon. The
bride will travel in an outfit of dark
blue tafieta with white hat and shoes
After their return 10 this city, they
will reside in prettiiy furnished
apartment on Nineteenth street.
The bride has many friends among
the younger set at Elm Grove and has
been complimented with many atten.
tons since the announcement Of her
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-31
Ferguson-la lawson.

The marriage of Miss Blanche Mae
Lawson and Mr.. Frank Ferguson, Of
Shinnston, ". Va, was solemnizcd
yesterday afternoon, following which
the couple departed for an extended
eastern tour, after which they will
take up their residence at Shinnston,
after October l. Mr.. Ferguson is
associated with his father in bridge
contracting at that place.
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ing club on Big Wheeling creek. The
occasion Is being anticipated as very
delightful event and will be enjoyed by
the following: Misses Myra Little,
Caroline Pracht, Marie Pracht. Messrs.
DR.. O. Nelson, Dr.. J. J. Howeils, Harry,
Howells, William Boadw1ng, CharleS
Windsheirner
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bail.McCOnkeV

4 pretty wedding was celebrated
last evening at The Cathedral resi-
drnce. when Miss Jennie Belle McCon-
key. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
MrConkey Of Elm Grove. became the
bride Of Mr.. J. Aaron Tidhall. Very
Rev. q. H. Moye performed the nup-
tial ceremony. Miss Ella Tidball, a
sister NJ the groom. attended the bride
as maid nf honor and Mr.. Alphonse
Maxwell acted As best man.
The bride was attraCtively gowned
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-31

Wheeling park on Friday afternoon,
the affair having been arranged TO-
honor the Misses Harriet and Mary
Barry. who have recently come to-
Wheeling TO live. from West Alex
ander. An elaborate supper will be
served in picnic style at o'clock and
with the many amusing features OF
the park, the occasion will prove
highly enjoyable. Among the guests
will be.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-31
Classes Will Resume.

Prof. Herman ". Schockey will
resume his classes for the coming
season on Monday, Sept. 4. Arrange
ments for lessons may be made at his
residence. lib Chapllne street. Satur-
day morning, Sept. :.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-31
Birthday Surprise

A crowd of about thirty young
friends pleasantly surprised Miss Ur,
sula Counihan last evening at her
home The Osages." on Grandvicw
Heights in honor of her birthday. The
evening was spent in games and dane
room was thrown open to the happy
crowd and a very tempting luncheon
was set before them. At the close OF
the enjoyable affair The visitors left
for their respective homes, wishing
Miss Counhan many happy returns
of the day. Miss Counihan was The
recipient or many beautiful presents.
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N Uses.
Dancing Party.

A charmingly arranged party Will
and Master Junior McNash at their
home at Woodlawn, at which the
Younger members Of society will De
guests. Dancing will provide a happy
pasume on the large vcrandahs, which
will be galIy lighted with Japanese
lanterns. Other appointments in keep
Ing with the general decorative idea
viii be evidenced in the luncheon
which will have unique favors Of the
F1owery Kingdom. The guests in
,.IDSn.