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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-05-01

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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-05-01

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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-05-01

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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-05-01

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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-05-01

Nhc'Ii ing opened Tho fret inning with
pair "f runs AIfanherE walked and
was sacrificed 20 second ~ Cleveland
Sallahan Tanned and Lear hit ono al
b7Nm gartner. who throw Wild ~ first
snd both runners were safe Sheereu.
Walloped ono 20 center for Thea eerL,
and both runners scored
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-05-23


City physicians have been
working quietly night and day
for more than week TO get the
upper hand Of a sudden out
break Of smallpox In widely
separated districts.
Tuesday there are IS suffer
ers being treated In the lsoIa.
tIon hospital at FIriands.
Saturday there were II.
There have been no new cases In
two days.
Health Commissioner Mcbride
for the first time In a week is al
most certain the threatened cpl
demic has been checked.
Under the personal direction ol
DR.. Mcbride and Chief Medical In
spector Stith. all infected districts
have been surveyed and a general
campaign OF vaccination and fumi
CATION carried out. All known cases
now are isolated.
The smallpox cases observed are
mild. they say. and the symptoms
very similar TO chicken pox.
One case was found In Mother
Ryther's home.
All dependents there have beer
vaccinated and tho place fumigat
ed.
Eight cases we're located at the
pAalkn LAt 81 asx
employees.
Pupils in the Sacred Heart and
bawton schools. where cases wer,
discovered. have been vaccinatet
and the rooms fumigated.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-05-23
Average Rent in One Second Ave. Block Cut
From $500 to $3.50 Month

Today this situation has ceased exist and Seattle
chants have cocspondngly better chance make profit
in their business instead OF a loss.
Rents for ground floor space whole block Sec
ond have been since January from $500 month for
the average storeroom 20xl20 feet TO $3.50.
This exceptional but generally speaking, rents
considerably lower.
been stiiienng Of the market and the land
lords disposed let at the reduced rental
charge said Arthur f. Goodwin secretaryeasurer OF the
Seattle Real Estate association
The Bon Marches purchase OF part OF its site
he added may have tendency strengthen the market
has given that the trading will remain where
il is
year ago Second frontage renting at about
S400 lincal foot. Today IL $3.50
Where the saloons clustered said Henry Brod-
erick president OF Henry Brodek nc OF the largest
rental agents the city the reduction is naturally more
marked. In it is great as so per cent"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-05-23
Residence Section Pretty Well Rented,
Secretary of Realty Association Declares

First between Madison and Pike sts rents have
gone down IS per the saloons The
stoekeeper today 20-oo front for about SIS
month
marked.
Speaking of the homes and apartment houses Secretary
Goodwin OF the Real Estate association, said the town
whole is pretty well rented.
perhaps a little overbult,' he said. "but all the
better class OF homes and apartments rented
Fred W. West president OF West Wheeler, large rental
agents would admit that Second had sumped
materially
There are 2Ss0 feet of ground floor space counting
sides OF Second from Madison TO Pike ST. he said
that for about $l250OO to 81 10000 per There
has been great drop in rents in that section.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-05-23
ESTHER LYEN IS
GIVEN $4,000
Everett Jury Awards Girl
Verdict Against Father
in-Law
BANKER TURNS PALE


EVERETT. May 23.--Fifteen
thousand dollars for the loss OF
a husband was the heart balm
given t6-year-old Esther Aideen
Lyen.
Banker J. /. lyen and Mrs.
Lyen, parents OF Cecil Lewis
Lyen. must pay the Judgment,
the Jury In Ralph c. Bells court
found last night
Young lyen 10 In Denver,
where he went the day Of the
wedding.
Tho Jury found that his par
ents mallelousiy sent him
there to keep tho young folks
from living together.
II was 9 o'clock when the jury
filed into tho court room with O
verdict. The room was filled with
people. many OF whom had re
mained there since morning.
Standing room had been at pre-
MUM thruout the 10 days OF the
trial.
There was n tense silence during
the reading of the verdict.
Lyen appeared very nervous.
AS the amount was named he
turned slightly pale. but soon re
gained his composure.
II wish to move at this time for
dismissal OF the case despite the
verdict OF the jury" said Attorney
II. ID. Cooley for Lyen.
II wish to enter the same motion
on behalf Of Mrs. Ida Marguerite
Lyen," said r. c. Daley.
THE motions will be argued at 9
later date" said the court. excusinl
tho jury.
Judge Fred Brown OF Seattle, In
his opening argument yesterday
said:
"Mr. Cooley in his opening state
ment stated to you that in this mar
rlage there was no bridal march
that there was no kiss upon the
brides lips and that there was nc
sweet chime Of wedding bells.
Under cross examination han
been revealed to you tho whole
fraudulent, Illegal and immora
conspiracy to cheat and defraut
this young wife.
Instead OF the bridal veil they
have attempted to place around hei
young form the mantle Of shame
and infamy.
Instead OF kiss upon the
brides lips. they placed Judas
kiss upon her brow and asked her
To sign y paper."
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-05-23

Every man In Seattle who
has ever packed a service rifle.
whether In boys academy or
the regular army, will be organ
lzed into one great unit In the
preparedness parade, Saturday,
June 10.
This unit Will reflect the
proportion Of citizens who
have received any kind Of train
Ing for service In time Of war.
Former navy mon have de-
clded to hold meeting In the
Arcade building assembly Fri
day night, 10 get together all
who have done service on the
seas.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-05-23
Having Hard Time Trying to Pick
Jury With No Fixed Opinions in Case

He and Ralph J. Dady, states attorney, are having
hard time picking jury with fixed opinions"
Orpet undergraduate the University of Wisconsin
at Madison and Marian Lambert his neghbor school chum
and later sweetheart lived a. Lake Forest suburb of
Chicago.
Everybody knew of their devotion nobody knew TO
what extent ii had gone. until her body stiff and stark was
found in the woods little way from her home
On February TO- when they had OF many tysts
in Helm woods, she learned it is believed that another girl
Celeste Youkers, school teacher De Kalb Ill-had
her lovers heart.
Orpet left the wood alone-it was morning
Marian on her school, She didn't follow him
Her halfrozen body found the next day Her lips
burned with cyanide
Now the state is trying prove that Will Orpe gave her
the poison that her life.
Orpet is trying prove that she committed suicide.
Only once has Orpet lost his composure, far.
This was when there was exhibited in court packet
of his Mariana packet bound with crimson
ribbon.
Then Orpet bushed red the ribbon that matched
their
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-05-23
DRILLED Men WILL
MARCH IN ONE unit

In contrast TO the trained, and
partially trained, citizens will be
the line OF Seattle Produce associa-
ton members. members OF Greek
letter college fraternities, members
OF the cooks and assistants union
and thousands OF professional men
and tradesmen.
The council resolution calling
for participation In the parade on
the part OF city employees was re-
ferred to the judiciary committee
Monday
II IT is declared legal, the coun-
ell will pass II Monday and Mayor
Gin will head a committee to work
out details OF the city's part in the
pageant.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-05-23

Shops In the Pike Place market
will close at instead OF 10 p. m.
on Saturdays II tho council adopts
the recommendation decided upon
by the harbors and public grounds
committee Tuesday. Petitioners
representing union butchers made
the request.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-05-23
FAMILY QUARREL IS
BLAMEDFOR ARREST

partners In the w. II. Pierson Co,
manufacturers agents. They also
owned an interest in the Northern
Goldfish Co.
Persons complaint to the prose
cutting attorney, was based specific
ally on charge that young Oleson
cashed check for sl5 which was
credited TO Pierson instead OF Ole
son.
However, in addition TO this
specific charge, Pierson also ac-
cused the young man OF having
taken several thousand dollars.
These charges fell flat In court,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-05-23

IN n X @ RS toll
sweat, worry, ar
que, quarrel and
sometimes beat
|one another with
their fists over
what shall go In.
TO n platform
and when II Is
m n d @ nobody
reads II but the
proof reader, and
he thinks he's un
derpaid. SiS
months later It's
own ere tors
couldn't tell you
what was In II
without looking II
|up In an alma
mac.
| Another feat oi
comedy is that
while n platform
|purports to be a
party's solemn
pledge OF what II
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-05-23
EMPEROR TALKS

VIENNA, May 23.-Emperor
Francis Joseph In an Interview
today declared he was certain
the central powers would uitl-
nateIy triumph.
He praised his troops for
successful offensIves against
the Italians and also said II
was a mistake TO underestI-
mate the enemy.
They proved exceedingly
brave" said the emperor.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-05-23
: GIRL WRITER TELLS OF "PRETTY Boy ON TRIA
Dry Law Results Prove
Greatest Blessing That
Has Befallen Second -Av.
Merchants in Decade.

When the people of Washington shook the of pro-
hbon OF the biggest plums fell into the baskets
OF the merchants in Seattle's old "hgh-rent" district
The dry law proving itself the greatest blessing
that has bealen Second storekecpers in decade
Less than year ago these tenants doing out
fabulous each month their landlords, and were
finding hard fight to keep their above water.
One little shop. with 2-foot frontage the avenue,
paid its landlord 500 a month
Today prohibition has forced OF that shop down
$3.50 but the has lost nothing in trade result
OF the passing OF the saloon.
Before the dry law the landlord could demand rental
of his choosing lie could tell his complaining tenant
III you don't like the rent | put saloon in here
that will pay than you paying now"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-05-23
COMMUTE SENTENCE

WASHINGTON, May 2S.-On
ground OF newly discovered evi-
dence. President Wilson commuted
three-year sentence of Geo. Poole,
alias Moore, convicted In San Fran.
cisco in 1913 Of conspiracy TO Inn
port opium from Mexico.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-05-23
"Just a family quarrel"

"Jnst a family quarrel"
This is the explanation OF the
case OF Frank Oleson. jr.. acquitted
Monday, by an instructed verdict
in Judge Gilllam's court, OF any
charges of irregularities In his ac-
counts.
These charges we're filed by his
father.in-law, w n. Pierson.
Oleson ia well known In Seattle.
He rs the son OF Attorney Frank
Oleson, OF the firm of Willett a
Oleson.
Pierson and young olcsQn were
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-05-23
QUELL SMALLPOX OUTBREAK
pARENTs-ATTENTIoNl

Any rash on the skin may
mean smallpox. BY calling the
city health department, Main
$500, you can cooperate In
stamping out the disease. Med
ioaI inspectors viii be sent 20
any part OF the city 20 check
up on cases, N notified.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-05-23
HEAVENS! HOW
NICE IT ALL IS
Democratic Platforms Says Rus
sell. Will Harp on Our Un-
approachable Excellence"
MORE COMEDY STUFF

This Is the second article In
which this noted political writ
er tells what the party plat
forms will be like In the COM
ing election.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-05-23

! VIII DO IT It geIs lIh Ihids on the
machine. as rule II never after
ward pays the slightest attention
to any such pledge. but rips right
over the whole thing, planks and
all.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-05-23
CLINE GOES TO Pen

Oliver II. Cline, former cashier
OF the Pacific Coast Co, entered
Walla Walla prison Tuesday to be-
gin a sentence OF five to Is years
for embezzlement.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-05-23
DOUAUMONT
RETAKEN IN
: BLOODY
CLASH

PARIS. May 23.--Afser all.
night fighting Of great fury.
French troops expelled Ger
mans from all except the north
eastern corner OF Fort oouau-
mont. II was officially announc.
80 today.
This ss one Of the greatest
victories Of the verdun cam
paien.
All Paris 10 celebrating the
triumph.
II was declared by the war
office that French soldiers re-
entered Fort pouaumont after
stornino German positions
along q mile and quarter
front.
In the greatest counter Of
fensive since the verdun cam
paien began. French ieaions
are carrying their banners to-
day In . smashing drive
against German lines both east
and west Of the River Meuse.
The German official state
nent. while admitting that the
French are on the aggressive,
specifically denies the eislr,
that practically all the wrecl-
age Of shelLshattered Fort
pouaumont Is in French hands.
Berlin says the engagement 10
progressing with the ruins held
by Germans
Further gains were also reported
on the west bank OF the Meuse.
British Beaten Back
News OF the French victories was
partly offset by vord OF British re
verses near vimy ridge.
The Bavarians there thrust back
the British lines to remove the
threat against their holdings. which
has existed since the British took
the offensive.
Bloody hand-to-hand fighting has
continued along every foot OF the
verdun front since Saturday.
The slaughter along the hills
northwest OF verdun Is growinl
deadlier every hour.
Germans Repuised
have been pounded tc
FInfantry Is locked in bayonei
struggles TO the death.
The most intense battling is oc
curing at Hill 304. Deadman's Hi
and connecting positions west o'
the Meuse.
Heavy German charges on both
sides OF the Meuse we're repulsed
except north OF Thiaumont farm
on the east bank, where Teuton,
gained entrance TO trench recent
ly seized by French.
BIoodiest Night In History
When today's official report wal
issued, the conflict was CROWNS
more terrible every minute. follow
ing one OF the bloodiest nights ir
the history OF Europe
Amid the ruins Of Douaumont
German deiachments were stili OF
fering heroic resistance.
With bayonets, hand grenades
trench mines and dubbed muskets
soldiers fought Individually there
refusing 10 retreat and dying wher,
they crouched.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-05-23
Soft-Haired, Red-Lipped,
Delicate, William Orpet
Sits Composedly With
Father and Mother in ILL
nOiS Courtroom.
BY HONOR TANNING

WAUKEGAN, H.. May ga girlish brown-haired boy
trial here. charged with numbering his sweetheart
Weakchnned. delicate. vioeeyed, redpped he surprises
everybody by the between his fragile appearance
and his strong composure
He is Will Orpet, 20 a college boy, whose sweetheart
Marian Lambert, lS found dead-poisoned-in Helm
woods Lake Forest the morning after she known
have kept tryst with Orpet there
He the type that would say by violence; there's
nothing OF the in him.
He is not the primitive abysma brute that fcminity
is supposed admire.
There's OF the redblood pose in him.
He the that rules his sweetheart with loud
voice and tells his friends with knowing swagger that
women like to be buliedr
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-05-23
Prisoner Is a Mammals Boy" Tyr
Soft-Voiced, Soft-Eyed, Soulful

His. rather is the mammals type"-sovoiced, sofeyed,
soulful, "pretty'-a heartbreaker
He maintains that Marian took poison after learning he
to Celeste Youkers who had suppaned her his
affections.
You couldn't imagine Orpet STRIKING girl ; pistris~
you'd think, would send cold .shvers up his spine A
dagger would be Of the queston-hes the dagger
But poison is the weapon the aeges-and there is
poser for the trial jury.
WOULD Orpet, to whom the gun and the sword alike
seem foreign-NOULD he the quiet silken method
rid himself OF sweetheart who had ceased interest?
Orpet sits in the dingy between his father and his
mother-only foot from the curious spectators
gathered to watch his battle for freedom
When his parents leave the he up his
lawyers table
lanes IL Milkcrson is thc hov's attorney
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-05-23

- NELs HAocsTRoM, convicted
and fined under dry law, Monday
called off appeal and paid fine and
/ court costa.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-05-23

LONDON, May 23.-Premier
Asquith this afternoon moved
In the house OF commons for a
war credit OF 100000, 900
pounds, or 81, 500, 900, 900.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-05-23
FIANCEE WILL TAKE
STAND FOR ACCUSED

HAYWOOD. ILL.,, May 23.-Ce-
leste Youker. who was engaged to
VIM. Orpet believes him innocent
OF the murder of Marian Lambert
his former sweetheart, and will SO
testify at the trial, she declared
today.
In her first Interview she denied
being engaged 10 Orpet. but as
serted she had faith in him.
whatever else he has done.
know he did not kill Marian" she
said. Il would stake my life on
that.
"He was the kindest boy | ever
knew. He could not bear to see or
Inflict pain. He was a nice, clean
gentlemanly fellow, trifle bash
full.
II had never heard of Marian
until / read OF her death"
TO STAGE MURDER SCENE
WAukEGAN, H., May a.
Prosecutor Dady, In the trial Of
VIM. c. Orpet, on charge OF
numbering Marian Lambert,
proposes to re-enact the scene
in Helms Woods, where the
girl died, for the benefit OF the
Jurors.
Boy and girl actors from
school are TO take tho parts Of
| orpet and Marian
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-05-23
BY cHAs. EDWARD RUSSELL
Noted American Political and Eco.
nomic Authority

One OF the juciest jokes about DO
itlcal platform making is that the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-05-23

CONTINUED on page s.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-05-23
kEYNOTEI

They tell me In Washington
that the greater part Of the
democratic platform will be
devoted to the marvellous and
unapproachable excellence and
achievements Of the present
administration.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-05-23
FOREIGN PoLicYi

In the midst OF a terrible con
flict convulsing the rest of the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-05-23
1T MEANS MONEY

It's worth $50 to you If you can be the
first to identify The Stars ''girl-in-the-red-
mask" who is giving away tickets to the
Food show at the Arena and valuable
prizes See her picture on page 8.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-05-23

Weatherman Salisbury is still having his
little joke with us, tho it's pretty nearly
June. He offers us today: "Fair tonight
and Wednesday; Light Frost"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-01
FiDe Men Strike, Saying
Restaurant Is Nonunion

Five members of the cooks and wait
ers' union. three walters and two cooks.
walked out Of the Gem restaurant on
East san Antonio street Wednesday
afternoon at o'clock. following the
refusal of the management according
to the men, of the restaurant to sign
for union card in his establishment.
Thursday afternoon and night. and all
Gay Friday, pickets were placed in front
of the restaurant by business manager
+ J. Guiden. Of the union. bearing 2
sign stating that the establishment was
a nonunion house The restaurant re-
Gently changed proprietors-
The walters who walked out were
/ Grubbs, c. W. Hartsen and sam Dia-
rnond and the cooks were Jack Stone
and Max GuZman.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-01
COCIETV
ODOINGS I
Lodges and Clubs.

The Sunday school officers and
teachers of the First Presbyterian
church held an interesting meeting
Tuesday night. al the home of Rev. and
Mrs. c. L Overstreet in the Carusso
apartments. Plans for the Christmas
entertainment were discussed Follow
ing the plan inaugurated last year the
Sunday school viii have i giving
Christmas instead Of a receiving Christ
mas. A giving" pageant viii proba bly,
be presented. Following the discussion
Of plans there were light refreshments
served by the hostess.
The Western Rebel1ahs held open
house Thanksgiving afternoon. n ODD
Fellows hall. The past grands Of the
lodge. MesdaTnes Charles Fraser, Jessie
Young and w. s. Dobie, were the re-
ceiving committee. Tea was poured by
Mrs. l. ". Fraser. Mrs J. A shannon
and DIT. Ida E Bishop Assisting IN
serving were Mrs. J. L. Campbell, Mrs.
J. W. Amis and Miss Ruth Shannon and
Miss Lula Amis. IN the evening after
the dedicatory services conducted by
the Odd Fellows. the Rebekahs served
tea with the same people on the com
mites as those who served through the
afternoon. The tables were decorated
with pink and green baskets. filled
with white chrysanthemumS ana ST.
yer tea service was used
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-01
Ell Pasoans AWdu.

Mrs. ]. S. Gething left Thursday night
for san Antonio, where she was called
by the Illness Of her mother.
Mr. and Mrs. J. E Hammer, accom-
panied BY Miss Lena Fisher, have gone
70 san Diego, Cal, TO spend several
weeks
Mrs A. Van Mourick will leave sun
day for Corpus Christi. Mrs Van Mou-
rick goes as the delegate from the
Robert E Lee chapter of the United
Daughters Of the COnfederacy, 70 at
tend the state convention OF the L. D.
c, which begins on December d
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-01
ANNUAL BANQUET OF ROTARY
CLUB TO BE HELD TONIGHT

ROtarians viii gather at the dining
room OF Hotel Sheldon this evening for
their annual high Jinks and banquet
Fred l. Mulholland, Of Toledo. Ohio.
former International president Of the
Rotary clubs, viii be q guest Of honor
Among the entertainers will be Miss
Alice Allison. banjoist, from the Craw-
ford: the Lyric quartet Joe and Edna
Lurgis. dancers: Arthur Reynolds. pi-
anist. and Al Casitus, singer. from the
Texas Grand theater. VIII be among
the entertainers.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-01
About FL Pasoa7s.

Mr. and Mrs. Russell Rokahr have
sold their home at 1928 Grant avenue
and have moved to 1921 Bliss street.
Mrs. 5. :. Chalfant, who has been
III at Rolston hospital for the past two
weeks, has recovered sufficiently to re-
turn 10 her home
Mrs. John T Cain, who has been sick
at her home in the St Regis apart
ments, is much worse and may have TO
go to the hospital
H O. Dow, who has had an injured
hand for the past two months, IL so
much improved that he will be able to
resume work within a short time,
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-01
FL Pdsodns Returning.

II. IL Patterson will return Sunday
from the Panhandle, where he has been
on an extended business trip
James G. McNary, president Of the
First National bank, has returned from
a business and pleasure trip com bined,
70 Chicago and New York. Mrs. Nc
Nary accompanied him as far as Chi
cago. where they heard Miss Sarame
Reynolds, Mrs 8IcNary's sister. sing in
oDera-