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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-08
FIRE THREATENS
.SkINNER'S TAVERN

Special Dispatch to the;1ntelliGcncer.
FAlRMCN w. Va. Aug. =
Fire Of ncendiary origin tonight
threatened the Skinner Tavern,
now managed by Henry Beau. OF
Wheeling, with destruction The
fire did damage to the amount Of
several thousand dollars.
The flames were started In the
dumb waiter shaft, on the kiteh-
en- floor. Smoke filled, the rooms
and halls on three floors, and the
quests rushed in panic to the
street. Matches were found dis
trlbuted about the floors Of the no.
tel, and oil was found on the wood
work. A careful investigation is
under way.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-08
County Commissioner
! Removed From Office
MART1SSBURG, W. Va

MART1NSBURG, ". Va. Aug. T.
Pesident John A. Phillips was removed
as a, member of the county court at
Berkeley Springs today by Judge ]. NJ
Woods of the circuit court, who alleged
that he was guilty of official miscon
duct. Mr., Phillips was removed from
office several months ago by Judge
Woods but the state supreme court
reversed him. ,
Further proceedings. were instituted
following the ruling of the higher
court and his removal was again
ordered. An appeal will be taken 10
the supreme court.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-08
KILLED BY INTERNAL
- MACHINE OF OWN MAKE

COLORADO SPRINGS. Colo. Aug.
John Dorr, who was injured while
working on an internal machine at
his residence hero last evening: died
to-day without having regained con-
seriousness. Dorr was mentally unbal-
anced, it was said In the Dorr home
to-day were found % sticks Of dyna-
mite and a complete outfit OF elec
trical batteries. ether. acids. fuses
and alarm clocks. wires, an outfit Of
wigs, mustaches and long wh1skera-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-08
TO DISCUSS MEXICAN coNFAe.

WASHINGTON. Aug, 7. - Final
plans for converting a joint commits
sion to consider existing differences
with Mexico probably will be talked
over at tomorrow's cabinet meetings
and selection Of the American COM
uissioners and the time and place OF
meeting may be made within a few
DAYS
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-08
WEATHER.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7.-Forecast:
West vtrginta' Thunder showers
Tuesday; not quite 30 warm Wednes-
day; showers.
western Pennsylvnnta, Ohio: Scat-
tered showers; not quite 80 war7n Tues
day; wednesday fair.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-08
SEVERN KER NOW =
IN PITTSBURGH

SHARON, fPa., Aug. "A message
supposed 10 have been sent by Severn
Ker. the missing golfer and son OF a
prominent local steel manufacturer,
was received tonight by his mother,
Mrs. Severn P. Ker. saying he was in
Pittsburgh. The message read:
Am in Pittsburgh now: VIII be
home soon as possible"
No reason for his disappearance or
explanation where he had been since
he suddenly left least Tuesday the
golf links of the Staunton Heights Golf
Club while participating in a tourna-
ment, were given.
PITTSBURGH, Aug. lit was learn
ed tonight that Severn ker, the miss
inc Sharon golfer. arrived here late to-
DAY over the Baltimore G. Ohio Rail-
road. He said be had been to Win
chester, Va. He went TO spend the
night with an uncle in Bellevue. near
here. but did not indicate when he
WOuld return to Sharon
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-08

Thunder showers Tuesday, not quite, :,
so warm Wednesday; showers.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-10-14
OLE MISS" MUzzLES
 HENDRIX BULLDOGS
Mississippi U. Flows Through College Lines at Will, Defeating
 Hendrix, 5l to 0.

Oxford, Miss, Oct. l4.-The Hen drix College Bulldogs of Conway, Ark, staged miserably poor game of football here yesterday against Mississippi University, losing by the huge score of 5l to 0. The Bulldogs had travelled all night, arriving here at II a. m. which in part is respon- sible for their poor showing against "Ole Miss"
 The University plowed through the Bulldogs line almost at will, and skirted their wings for big gains. The Arkansans found "Ole Miss " line veritable stone wall. Rarely did they make their first downs.
 The team left last night for Little Rock, where this afternoon they will witness the tilt between Little Rock College and Henderson-B Brown. The Bulldogs and the Reddies will play at Philadelphia November IT.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-10-14
COTTON AND SEED
 GO STILL HIGHER

New high marks for both cotton and cottonseed prices were establish ed here today. Cotton is bringing 17.1O to IF Is cents a pound. Cot tonseed is selling at $49 per ton.
 Nobody of the present, generation ever witnessed such prices for cot ton. During and immediately follow ing the civil war cotton sold for high CT prices, but the site of Conway was Ia wilderness then. Cottonseed has never before sold in the county at as high a price as it is bringing today. Last years record high price was S46.50 per ton.
 The New York and New Orleans cotton markets were quite and prac tically unchanged today, but local buyers felt little more bullish and advanced prices 10 to 15 points over yesterday. The cottonseed market has been wild and excited today, prices ranging from $46 to $49.50 per ton. Only a few loads, however, brought the top, $49 being the ruling price this afternoon.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-10-14
WHEELS TRAIN IS
 READY 10 DEPART

Little Rock, Oct. 14.-The cars for the Arkansas-on- Wheels train were placed on the track a tthe Rock Is- land depot yesterday. There are five exhibit cars, all steel, the finest and most modern equipment ever turned out by the Rock Island shops. One of the cars is the B. X O. safety first 72-foot car, which has been seen all over the country.
 The exhibits have already begun to arrive and are being placed. All must be here by Monday, as the train will leave promptly at 12, noon Tuesday. Governor Hays will make the fare well address at Il o'clock, at the con- clusion of the automobile parade through the city in which all the ex- hibitors will participate.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-10-14

J. R. and A. c. Riley, Starr Thomp- son, w. E. Jumper and o. T. Gold smith, Gideon state field secretary of Little Rock.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-10-14
ROAD TAX LEVY
 MOOlfD QUESTION COURTPRECEDES ELECTION
County Officials Hold that Tax Could Not Legally be Levied Under Vote
 of 1914 Election.

The Faulkner county quorum court, which will assemble for it's annual meeting at the courthouse on the fourth Wednesday-October 25-wi'l face another complication which has been brought about as a result of the consolidation of the state and county election with the national election This is the question as to whether it would have the power to levy three mill road tax. Following the vote had in September, 1914, two annual road taxes have already been levied by this county. The time of the next meeting of the court will precede the general election of 1916, which has been set forward two months.
 The position taken by some of the county officials is that, having al. ready levied the taxes for the two years, the court would have no au- thority to make another levy this year, unless the court would adjourn to meet after the election and the re- suits are certified.
 On the other hand, the provisions of constitutional amendment No. 5, au- thorizing the road does not stipulate that the tax shall be limited to two years after an affirmative vote. but provides that the quorum court shall have the power to levy a tax not eX- ceedlng three mills for road purposes, provided a majority of the voters voting at the general election next preceding" the session of the court shall have voted in favor of a public road tax. Of course, the general cleo tlon next preceding the fourth We'd nesday in October, 1916, was the one held in September, 1914, and if this construction of the law is adopted by the court, it will consider itself em- powered to levy the road tax for an other year. In either event. however. It lies within the power of the court to vote against levying a road tax. If 1t so desires.
 The quorum court will be pre- sided over by County Judge J. w. Holt and will be composed of him and the justices of the peace of each township in the county. Besides the road tax, the court will levy the usual state, county, school and city taxes, and will make appropriations for the expenditures of the county during the next fiscal year. The ap- propriation for farm demonstration work is the only one over which there IS ever any debate, and it is not be- lleved there will be any opposition to it this year.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-10-14
OONACHfY'S TAX
 PLAN is FAVORED TIME PROVES II RIGHT
Governor Brough Likely to Fall Back Upon Upon Turner Jackson Bill
 for Revenue Relief.

Little Rock, Oct. 14.-While in Lit tie Rock yesterday Dr. c. II. Trough, Democratic nominee for governor, stated to a number of his friends that he expects to devote much of his time during the early days of the coming legislature to the preparation of a bill seeking to improve the revenue laws of the state. Dr. Broughs idea is to give the state a more equitable as sessment law and at the same time decrease the tax levy, if it can pos sibly be done 1t is Dr. Brough's in tention to consult the best fnanciers of the state and others who have had experience in assessing properties.
 Governor George W. Donaghey several years ago stated that the rev enue bill prepared under his direction while he was governor was the only just and equitable proposition avail able. This bill, it will be remembered, was known as the Turner Jackson bill, and was passed by the legislature during Gov. Donaghey's second term with the emergency clause attached. On being submitted to the voters of the state at the election held two years later it was defeated at the polls. Governor Donaghey, who ad- vocated the adoption of the measure on nearly every stump in the state was also defeated for re-nomination. He stated at that time that the peo- pie did not understand the proposi- tion, but would some day rally to the support of the bill.
 It now seems that Gov. Donaghey's prediction will be fulfilled, as it is the general belief that the Turner Jackson bill, or something on that order, is Arkansas only chance for relief out of it's present financial de- lemma. The bill defeated by the people proposed to tax all real and personal property at it's full value, which would mean a corresponding decrease in the tax levy. In brief, the proposal to tax those who are able to bear the burden and give relief to the less fortunate citizenship of the state.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-10-14
GIDEON BANQUET
 s O'CLOCK TONIGHT

The Conway camp of Gideons, com posed of commercial travelling men will give banquet tonight in the parlors of the First Methodist church Prince and Clifton streets. A recep- tion will be held from 7:30 until s o'clock. The guests of honor will be J. c. Bennett of Chicago, Ill.,, national trustee of the Gideon Band, and 25 members of the Little Rock camp Mr. Bennett arrived in Conway last night.
 J. B. Parker, editor ot the Arkan- sas Farmer will be toast master. The following program mas been arranged:
 Invocation, Rev. J. w. Boyer; toast, The Travelling Man." (James Whit comb Riley) Miss Pauline Newborn; address of welcome, G. E. Owen, pres dent Conway camp; address, K. F, Edwards, state president of Gideons; response. J. B. Dickinson of Little Rock; solo, Miss Hazel Etling of Gen. tral College, with accompaniment by Miss Allie Merle Conger; address, J. c. Bennett of Chicago, H., national trustee of the association; address John R. Frazer of Little Rock; music short talks by Dr. F. s. H. Johnston, Rev. L. M Sipes, Mayor J. c. Daw- son, E. L. Hinton, E. H. Allison F. C. Abbott, Frank E. Robins, J. T Murphy, c. E. Owen, D. L. Young, Emo Hilliard, W. S. Cazort and L. s. Dunaway of Conway, and H. L. Cross
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-10-14
A. o. U. w. AT CATO.

Little Rock, Oct. 14.-A lodge of the A. o. U. w. is to be organized the latter part of this month at Cato, Tn the southern part of Faulkner county. This is to be followed by the organization of several lodges in the southern part of Pulaski county The order IS making a strong appeal to the residents of the farming commu- mites. The lodge at Jacksonville al ready has more than fifty members, although it was organized only a few weeks ago.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-10-14
WILSON CAMPAIGN
 FUND NOW Sl53,5O
Wilson Campaign Fund.

While the contributions to the Log Cabin Democrat for the Wilson cam paign fund did not reach the amount hoped for, yet it passed the $l5O mark today, and will furnish a very substantial little donation to the ex- panses incident to the reelection of the nations great leader, Woodrow Wilson. Nine dollars were received today and yesterday and are acknowl- edged above. Possibly a few more may come in after press time today, and these will be added to the draft which will go forward to the National Democratic Committee tonight, and will be acknowledged Monday.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-10-14
SHAk ESPEARE CLUB.

The Shakespeare Club began theil years work Thursday afternoon when the club met with Miss Nellie Ran dell. Mrs. Prince led the lesson which was on Shakespeare's Times.
 Roll call, minute talks on contem- poraries of Shakespeare.
 Description of Life in Sixteenth Century, Mrs. Stark.
 Reading from Marlowe's "Jews of Malta" Mrs. Prince.
 Discovery of New Land, Mrs. Burr
 Reading from Ben Johnson's "Al. chemist" Mrs. Harton.
 After the program Mrs. Boyer was elected to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Mrs. Dickerson Mrs. Bailey was elected delegate and Mrs. Simmons, appointed to the meet ing of A. F. w. c. to be held in Pine Bluff November 7-10. The next meet ing of the club will be with Mrs Cubage, October 26.
 MIR. BENNETT TO PREACH.
 J. C. Bennett of Chicago, H., na- tional trustee of the Gideon Band
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-10-14
worthy opponent.

WOTIHy OppUHtHC.
 The frolic was marred considerably by the appearance of Jupiter Pluvius. The playing field was muddy, making fast sprinting impossible. The bail was hard to handle.
 The Tigers made most of their gains through the Teachers line, which did not come up to the coach's expectations. The locals waded right through it for consistent gains. The Normal lads came near scoring only once during the contest, when, on two prettily executed forward passes, they carried the ball to within striking dis tance of the goal, only to lose it on a tumble
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-10-14
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

M. L. Lawson, 27, and Ora Good rich, 20, Mt. Vernon.
 Robert Brandon, 27, and Oma Hol- crombe, IS, Greenbrier.
 Perley Rogers, P, and Ada Duncan, IF, Guy.
 o. B. Hodnutt, 23, Stamps, and Laura Hopson, 2l, Mountain Home.
 Andy Edmonson 33, and Vergie Lee Bunch, "A, Mayfower.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-10-14
MIR. BENNETT TO PREACH.

J. C. Bennett of Chicago, H., na- tional trustee of the Gideon Band,
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-10-14
ODD FELLOWS INITIATE.

The second degree was conferred upon H. J. Guatney of Vilonia last night by Center Link lodge No. 75 Independent Order of Odd Fellows Among the visitors from Vilonia were L. L. Fiddler, L. N. Frazier, G. w. Thrasher and G. T. Fiddler.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-10-14

will preach tomorrow morning at II o'clock at the First Baptist church, and tomorrow night at 7:30 at the First Methodist church. Mr. Bennett arrived in the city last night, and tonight will be guest of honor at the Gideon banquet at the Methodist church.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-10-14
PfDACOCufS LOSE
 STIFF BATTLE, l9-0 CONTEST MARRIED BY RAIN
Coach Estes Pleased with Normal Teams Showing Against
 Ouachita Tigers.

Philadelphia, Oct. 14.-The State Normal gridders yesterday put up a stiff battle against the Ouachita Tigers here, but lost l9 to 0. Coach Estes seemed we'll pleased with his teams showing against the Tigers. The locals expected walkover before
 the game started, but soon they dis covered they were up against a
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-10-14
FILE FORECLOSURE SUIT.

Seeking the foreclosure of a me chanic's lien for an alleged indebted ness of $176.23, the Conway Lumber Company today filed suit in the Faulkner chancery court against Rev. R. M. Cook of Greenbrier.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-21
Catholic Women
Do Most Good, Says
Father Wallace

At a meeting OF the Research club at
St Berchman's academy Sunday after
noon. Father Wallace. S. j.. spoke on
"The Social Life of Catholic Women in
the United States"
In speaking OF the social workers In
general, Father Wallace said: Although
non-Catholic women do an immense
amount OF good in their social work, the
Catholic women do more and they do II
quietly
Seventy thousand Catholic women in the
United States have dedicated their lives
to the service Of humanity. Father Wal
lace told his hearers, in speaking of the
nuns and sisters In addition to these
women. he explained. there were others
not in orders, who were working in every
parish OF the country
Father Wallace further went into the
work of the investigation of charitable
institutions now in progress in New York
and he said that DIR. Bernstein, who has
been working against Catholic institu-
tons. had to admit on the witness stand
that the Catholic religious workers were
the most consistent, the most perserver-
ing and that they did the most good
A musical program was given in which
the quartet OF the Creighton Glee club
gave many enjoyable numbers. Mr.. Ger
aid La Violette's reeitations were heartily
encored.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-21
War May Shift the
Opera Singers from
Europe Over Here

Nm. Julia Claussen, soloist for the
Mendelssohn choir concert, which will be
given at Boyd's theater this evening, has
definite and rather fresh ideas about the
war.
1.-THE world of opera will feel the effect
of the European war for a generation
after the conflict is ended" she says.
How many Carusos are lying dead on
the battlefields, their voices unheard by
the world? How many Linds and Nordi-
cas- will be orphaned by the struggle.
probably left TO die of starvation or ex-
posture, or at least be driven into toll
which will forever obscure their vocal
possibilities from the world"
For example," she says, IF your civil
war in America had come a few years
later, your great genius. Thomas A. Edi-
son, might have been among the youthful
slain in the ranks OF the dead at Gettys-
burg, and we would not today be using
his electric lights, his telephones, his
photograph. There is no doubt. but that
many Edisons and other potential gent
uses were lost to the world in that
struggle"
The same thing is happening in Europe
today. The whole world will feel the
loss. America will to a certain extent
profit. Prospects are that the great sing
ers of the next generation will be Amer
through the ranks OF the living. depriv-
ing the country of voices that It may
have taken generations to perfect"
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-21
R. H. HALL, HERE SINCE
1857. PASSES AWAY

Ralph II. Hat. an old resident of
Omaha, died in Iowa Saturday morning
OF heart failure.
Mr.. Hall. bern June Is, 1892. at Albion.
y. Y. drove across the prairies for
Omaha and arrived here on January l.
1857, and has lived here continuously
since that date. Early i'm the eos he
homesteaded farm of l6o acres now
two and half miles west Of Rs'ston, but
at that time away out on the prairie. He
later purchased 100 acres from neighbor
who was dissatisfied with living on the
prairies. for less than $40 an acre Be
lieN ing in omaha's future. he has held
this property for over fifty years He
never married and is survived by Idalyn
Gwyer Yates, a niece. now living in
Omaha. and Mrs. w. o. Barryman, Sarah
Eta Gwyer and William A. Gwyer OF
Washington. D. c. There are also a
number of other relatives IN the state
OF New York. Mr.. Hall was an active
member of the Douglas County Pioneers
and OF the Sons OF the American Revolu-
ton.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-21
Commercial Club
Loses It's Pianist
Selby Gets Mumps

Tragedy hath befallen the good fellow
ship dinner TO be held Thursday evening
at Sis at the Commercial club.
The pianist hath the mumps.
Frank Selby is the man who was to
do the stunts on the worries as one fea-
ture OF the evenings program. Now
that he Is III, the committee will scratch
hard for a man to take his place and
serve the purpose as we'll.
Mr.. Selby is said to be quite i'll with
this affliction.
Indoor outing Is one paradoxical
characterization given to the fellowship
dinner by the flaming red posters that
are going out. "a real show by Com
mercial club men," is another way It Is
characterized. More actors have been en-
listed in the troupe than there are
privates in Villas army, according to
the authorities.
An efficient guard will be stationed 10
the building that night to keep out all
orators In other words. orators will
not be allowed above the second floor
and the dinner is on the eighteenth floor.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-21
ASKS THAT TRINITY
Be A FREE CHURCH
Dean Hancock Makes This Appeal
on Fifth Anniversary Of His
Passionate at Cathedral.
REVIEWS WORK IN THIS TINE

Dean Hancock in his sermon Sunday
asked thet Trinity cathedral be made
free church.
1T is a free church." he said, TO all
intents and purposes and am sure that
no one ever knocked at a pew door In
this cathedral withous finding a gracious
and hospitsble invitation to come In. but
we want to place this church on record
ms approving the principle Of the free
church."
1t was the fifth anniversary OF his pas
torate. Reviewing the material accom-
plishments of these years he said:
The first element of success came in
the second year Of my ministry when we
set before Us the task OF paying off the
debt OF $1,000 OH the cathedral. The sec
ond factor in the development of the work
has been the installation of the duplex sys-
tenn of giving. BY this we have not only
increased the revenues of the church
5000 but also have been able TO meet
our full obligations to the general church.
The third step in our development has
been the creation of an endowment fund,
which now amounts to over $4,000"
He pointed out also that the real in
dications OF a churchs success is in
spiritual growth. increase Of communi-
cants and a growth in grace found in
the lives of the people. He appealed for
a $4,000 Easter offering.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-21
.CALVE TO RETURN
TO TRENCHES SOON
Warns to Her Carmen Character as
She Tells Of the Work Among
the Wounded.
GUEST OF OMAHA FRIENDS
nr MnLLIF1cIA-March 20.

ny MGILlf <Vs
A delightful little sfter-the-theater
party was given Saturday evening at
their home by the August NJ. Borelums.
Tho guests OF honor were Madame Calve
and Signor Gasparri. Madame Calves
husband
Madame Cslve was fatigucd by her
week OF singing at the Orpheum and re-
quested that the party should be con-
fined TO a family affair--she would just
rest and talk Of friends she and the
Borglums possessed in common and OF
old scenes they knew 40 we'll
So the great singer started her eve
ming very calmly and with the air OF
resting. until she asked Mrs. Borgium
about the work OF the Franco Belgian Re
lief society in Omaha.
Then II was all quite changed-the rest
ing guest became the vivacious and
spirited actress-sinRer Of the old days Of
Maurice Grau's grand opera-she was
talking with ali the fire OF her great and
always remembered Carmen. Madame
Calve told OF experiences behind the
trenches, her nursing OF the wounded
and her singing to the soldiers herself
and her fatigue forgotten completely.
Madame Calve Is soon 10 return TO
France and within a month will be be-
hind the firing line. singing to the
wounded soldiers.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-21
SONG SERVICE HELD FOR
MRS. JOSEPH FISHER

A gospel song service was conducted
Saturday afternoon at the bedside OF Mrs.
Josephine fisher. who has been bedrid-
den for the last twelve years, Six little
girls between the ages OF "A and 10
sang and Mrs. David Lynn, Mrs. Clara
Jeter and Mrs. n, ]. McKitriok con-
Quoted the services. The little girls. who
are from the Castelar, Presbyterian
church Sunday school. were little Misses
Ida Wright, Margaret Mathewsen. Au-
gusta Krelle. Mildred Urban. Margaret
Boggs and Mildred Holster.