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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-15

While the United States may be
said TO be ultimately above any danger
of permanent impairment of its iron
and steel industries by reason of its
ore reserves, which total eighty bill
lion tons and are sufficient Tor d
thousand years to come, there can be
be no. doubt that, Immediately upon
the close Of the European war, these
industries will confront such COM
bination Of competitions from Europe
that, unless all the iron and steel
interests OF this country shall be Or
ganized on Il scale of magnitude and
thoroughneSS now undreamed OF, a
common disaster may impend. Only
by such an intelligent cooperation,
made operative at sufficiently early
date, can the consequences OF the APP
preaching struggle, which on the
whole are inevitable, be !minimized.
The centers for the manufacture of
iron and steel in the United States
are these: The Pittsburgh districts;
the Lower Lake Ports district, which
includes Gary, Chicago and Buffalo;
the Alabama section; Eastern Penn
sylvania, in the vicinity of Harris
burg and the Schuylhill and Lehieh
Valleys; the Western district, at pres
ent confined to Colorado; the mer-
chant plants, in Virginia, Missouri,
Michigan, New York, New Jersey and
certain other localities.
The Pittsburgh district gets ore
from the Lake Superior Region, as
do also the Lower Lake Ports. Ala
bama has it's supply close to its fur
naces. Colorado draws on its own
state ores and on those of New Mex
leo and Wyoming. Eastern Pennsyl-
vania uses imported ores, with as
much Lake Superior ores as are
needed in addition. The merchant
plants use local ores, which may in
clude Lake Superior ore,
The price of the finished product is
now based on delivery at Philadelphla
or New York-that is, a seaboard
low fuel charges and medium ore and
freight charges on its finished pro-
duct. The Lower Lake ports have
low ore charges, medium fuel charges
and comparatively high freight
charges. Alabama has low ore and
fuel charges and high freight charges.
The Western district has medium ore
and fuel charges but, unless the pro.
duct is used locally, very high freight
charges. Eastern Pennsylvania has
relatively high fuel charges, high ore
charges and low freight charges. The
merchant plants vary; but as rule
they have low freight charges while
their ore or fuel charges are usually
high.
It is thus apparent that no plant can
have combination either Of three
high charges or Of three low charges.
The combination Of three low charges
has never been found except in the
coco IF Ala hama sales TO local con-
sumers, something which is purely ep-
Isolde, without bearing upon the ma
tional situation. So long as the Lake
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-15


Old High Cost. come down:
They're cunning for You.
And if you persist.
Your course you Will ru".
You've gone just a bit
A little too far.
And so upon you
Is declared a hot war.
The women. aroused. :
BY marketing cost.
Have vowed they will win.
And they're coming II host.
They boycott your goods.
And they've marked you for loss:
And you'll find womnn'S will
Of your prices is boss.
Then Uncle Sans come
With his hat in the ring.
And this time you'll see
All his power will bring
To investigate you.
And your power IN nont:
For this time you're booked
For q thorough knockout.
Baltimore American
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-15
Snencer Wants p O.

4 United States post Office at Speh-
cor to cost $4,000 is provided in 4
bill introduced the House by Repre-
sentative Harry C. woodward. Spencer
is about the only place in his distric.
eligible for a public building which
has not been provided with one, and
being his home town he is naturally
anxious to get his bill through. 1t
makes provision for bot site and build
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-15
On Fisheries Committee

It was because OF MS pTacllcal
knowledge Of this subject, which
means SO much To the people OF The
country in these times of the nigh
cost OF living. that Mr.. Bowers WAS
given an assignment on the committee
on merchant marine and fisheries. / ne
ASSIGNMENT is a tribute TO ms KNOW
ledge Of his subject and ii IS cSprclal-
~ Interesting TO note thai Mr.. Bowers
is near the head OF the Republican
side Of the committee and if the. next
House is organized by the REPUBLICANS
il is not impossible that he will be
made chairman of this important COM
mit1ec on expenditures in the treas
ury Department.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-15
BETTER Paw For Clerks

In behalf lof the men Of the postal
service at Parkersburg. including let
ter carriers and clerks in the office,
Representative woodward has tlled I
memorial asking for better pay for
them. The memorial will 80 10 the
committee on appropriations.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-15

Trade Commissions hasty efforts
bear the suspicion of being the result
of an order to boost Secretary Nc
Adoo's peculiar views on the necessity
of government ship building
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-15
place for the erection of the new armo.

place for the erection OF the new armo.
plate plant the government is about
to erect at a cost Of 81, 000, 900. Rep
resentatiye Nicely Is still trying to In
terest the Secretary Of the Navy and
his board for the selection Of the site,
and wants the board to visit Mounds
vile on its inspection trip next week.
might find 1t possible to pay Z visit
10 MoundSYille
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-15

ed In 1916, and that means that SIM
liar occurrence in the future cannot
be guarded against under the present
antiquated method Of choosing a
President.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-15

and the entire Formally is now COM
rlrted. He has been assigned TO the
House committee on Roads, when Is
considered one of the most important
committees in the. House in these days
0t agitation. for improved roads all
over The country and when so many
bills are being introduced in Con
.rrss looking 10 road improvement III
one way or another. 1t is a subJec;
in which Mr.. woodward is greatly IN
icrcstcd and if h. can bring about
some sort Of Improvement in some oil
the West Virginia roads he will have
made a record that will stand rs
monument 10 him forever.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-15
SUPREME COURT ADJoURNs.
Will Reconvene January 70-Routin
Matters Taken Up.

VIII RecohVehe JANUARY FU-HoUIThe
Matters Taken Up.
CHARLESTON. W. Va. Dec. IL
After having been in session since
Sept. 6, the supreme court Of appeals
adjourned late today and will recon
yene Jan. 10, 1917. The greater part
of the afternoon was occupied with
routine matters. the last action being
the granting Of Il writ Of error and
supercedeas in the case from Nc
Dowell county Of IIarrner against Dry
Fork ColIiery company.
Harvey Scott. ur Charleston. was
crier for the court. to sue
coed James II. Barker, deceased.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-15
To Remove Old Dam

Representative woodward is trying
to have the War Department cause
the removal of The old wing dam"
near Friendly and New Matamoras IN
the Ohio river The river has been
permanently locked and damned there
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-15

Another argument against the cleo
raj college. Hughes carried West Viz
ginia but loses one elector. which might
have been a very important factor in
this close election
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-15

Bissell's Carpet Sweepers, Vacuum
Cleaners and Electric Cleaners bought
here are Guaranteed to Give Satisfac.
ton or Money Refunded.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-15
Sutherland Cleaning Up

Representative Howard Sutherland,
whose days in the House are drawing
10 a close. is trying 10 round up am
gct out of the way all the matters ne
has PENDING before rne session enda
He has number OF pension cases
p1nding which hr is trying 10 get or
Of The way. The House has passed
bills introduced by him granting pen
sions of $50 Il month TO Mrs. Wallace
Il. Phillips. of French Creek. and Sl9
n month IN Rev. Nelson y. Miller, Of
Parsons. Mr. Sutherland has intro
duced bill granting pension of 500
u month 10 Daniel II. Cokeley of PARK
rrshurg: he has filed pension claims
with the pension office for Mrs. Mary;
T.. SrranaGc, OF Route !. Grafton. and
lanes +. Vansc0y. of Elkins. He IS
irving To hasten action by the pen-
sion bureau on the claim Of J. s. Nc
donald. route ,, Cairo.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-15

Boxed Suspenders, Carriers, Belts,
Hose, Neckwear, Silk Shirts - the
Mems Wear Store Is receiving In.
creased demands for these.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-15

Imposing Mahogany Pedestal Floor
Lamps in great range OF styles
with prices starting co co
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-15

Such an attractive line Of brilliantly.
set Casque Combs as ours could not
escape the attention OF Gift Buyers. 1t
is a constant center Of busy selection.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-15

Christmas without the spirit Of the
season pervading tho household Is like
JOY riding on an iceberg.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-15

HIGHLAND LINEN" and equally
reliable Correspondence Papers IN
Beautiful Christmas Gift Cabinets.
Children's Zoe and up.
Adults; 15t and up.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-15

The provident person who received
a useless gift last Christmas passes it
on to another this year.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-15

Many frauds are perpstrated in the
; name Of New Years resolutions.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-15

And still It appears that the neutrals
have no rights the belligcrents are
bound to respect.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-15

Who remembers the good old skating
days we used to have on the creek and
hack river?"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-15

Read the analysis OF the iron and
steel situation on this page.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-15

Belgian refugees are teaching Britisn
workmen the art OF eating horse meat
without suffering from nightmares.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-15
tn WISH MolIndsviile

In spite of the fact that Moundsville
is within 200 miles Of the Great Lakes.
and is therefore barred as possible
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-15

The jantor Of The Hague Peace Pal
ace refuses to be awakened from his
SLooze.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-15

The entente allies peace demands are
as prohibitive Of settlement as Ger
manys offers are inhibitive.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-15

General Jorre's pride Is appeasod by
having handed him that old lemon.
something equally as good"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-15

Germany might as we'll pull the
string to her peace proposals.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-15
,Alaadnard Eiies Credentials

woodward Flies Credentials ;,
REPRESENTATIVE Harry {. woodward.
who was permitted 10 take me OATH OF
office without waiting for his crndeA-
1Ials, has filed the credentials, win
Soulh Trimhlc, clerk of the House.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-15

The real name OF the Christmas saw
ing clubs Is thrift.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-15
SPECIALLY NOTE.

A tableful Of Wide Novelty SILK Rib
bons, over half hundred pretty pat
terms, desired for the making OF Bags
and Fancy Work. Former values OF
soc to $3.50 the yard, now. IL
at NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. ~
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-15
THE COMMON ENEMY.

Ole Man Winter he sting EN- bad
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-15

Novelty Silk and Leather-covered
NEEDLE BOOKS containing = life.
time supply of Imported Gold'Eye Nee-
dies. Values up to see, now Ak
your choice at ............... 3ON
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-15
To Select Postmaster

In spite of the desire on the part Of
the people at McMechen that Repre-.
sentative Nicely select the postmaster
without their advice, he has insisted
that an election shall be held by Dem.
Ocrats who are patrons Of the Nc
Mechen postoffice and that It shall be
conducted by the Democratic execu.
tive committee. It Is believed that II
the candidates arc eliminated there
may not be enough Democrats left to
conduct the election.
Representative Howard Sutherland
has bill before Congress for the re.
lief Of Postmaster Stevens, of Nc
Mcchen, who was held responsible
for the loss of some $4,000 when the
postotfice was burglarized. 'Represen-
tative Nicely appeared before the COM
mittce in support Of Mr.. Sutherland's
bill and will help him to get 1t passed
through the House, il help Is required.
The House has passed a bill grant.
ing a pension Of $40 a month to David
Rine, of Moundsville. The pension
bureau has allowed a pension of Sl2
a month to Mrs. RebecCa Henderson,
of MoundSville.
"Plunkville is talking Of getting up
a preparedness parade"
I'm for it. I'llg uarantee a pla-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
WILLIAM G.. BUNKER
Architect and Supervising Builder
Augusta Trust Building.

MIR. Bunker is a comparatively new
man in the Augusta business field. but
he came here with the highest creden-
tials as an architect and building su
perVisor. Though a Young man, Mr..
Bunker has to his credit years of nota-
bly, successful achievement in his cho-
sen vocation. Soon after completing
his professional studies he located at
Bar Harbor and became very promi-
nent there He remained at Bar Har-
bor for 20 years and he was a leader
in building construction work at that
place. Some of the finest residences
in the town show his skill. Deciding
to come to Augusta, Mr.. Bunker
opened Offices in the Augusta Trust
building. where he is consulted by
those contemplating any kind of build
inS. He has lately been especially.
prominent in the public mind through
his designing the plans for and super
intending the construction OF the Elks'
Home His resourccfulness in design
INK autil di 1itliitS iitiS itStttVu
his engagement by several leading
business and professional men who
have recently erected imposing resi-
dences. Mr.. Bunker has recently de-
signed several model schoolhouses for
the state educational department and
these have attracted attention far and
wide for their ingenuity and unique
ness. He has also made something of
a specially of modern school build
incS and among the towns where spec
linens are To be seen are BroWnVille
and Winslow mir. Bunker is a care
full. d. tailed man as well and all his
work goes through logically and to a
Well-rourded finish. Too great care
cannot be taken in the selection of
the man who is to assume the final
responsibility in a building opera ton.
Through MIR. Bunker's coming to Au-
gusta the city has available talent of
the highest order. He is a Maine man,
horn at Mibridge. Washington Coun-
". Among his fraternity affiliations
are the Masons. Knights of Pythias
and the Red Men. Mr. Bunker finds
current business running very salts
. factorily and the 1916 outlook most ex-
cellent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
J. J. MURPHY

The great building boom in Augusta
the past year or SO has called for the
services of experts in all lines of the
building trades. In this connection it
is worthy of note that J. j. Murphy
ness personally for several years. and
whose work installed in many public
buildings and private residences a
quarter of a century ago in this city
and along the kennebec valley. stood
the test of time not usually allotted,
has again entered the field and is to-
day one of the busiest in his line. Mr.
Murphy is one of the most expert in
that line, and submit estimates and
specifications for all classes OF sanl-
tary work. Particular attention Is
given to plumbing. ventilation ana
DRAINAGE in which he is most skilled.
At this time he is completing this
kind of work in the six new houses be-
ing built on Arsenal Street Terrace
for Mr.. Hussey of the Brooks Hard
ware Co. of Augusta. one OF ms nosl
important contracts just completed IS
all the iron, brass and nickle piping
for the new Aquarium in the Museum
of the State Capitol which was some
complicated but pronounced by eX-
perts as O. X.
He can also furnish references and
testimonials from expert Federal.
State and city inspectors for work IN
his line.
Mr.. Murphy has his work shop and
store room at 644 Gage street. ms
residence being at 6412 Court street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
AUGUSTA STEAM LAUNDRY

The business of the Augusta Steam
Laundry Company is by far the larS-
est proposition of its kind in this city
and one of the leaders III the entire
State of Maine. The man to whom the
greatest credit is due for bringing the
enterprise to Its present size and in
fluance is Z. E. Bradbury. Mr.. Brad
bury came to Augusta from Buck1eld
in 1882 and early in his career here en-
gagged in the laundry business as senior
partner in the firm Of Bradbury a.
Morrison, proprietors of the Troy
Laundry which was located at 345
Water Street. The splendid plant OF
which Mr. Bradbury and every other
Augusta citizen is proud is located on
the same site, though for some years
the business was conducted, with in
creasing success, at 231 State Street
The Water Street building was occu-
pied in December, 1915. The three
floors are finely arranged with mod
ern machinery for turning out large
quantities of both starched and plain
work. In the starching department
one can have his choice of finishes and
the separate pieces Of ones linen are
returned smooth and neatly packed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17

The Robbins greenhouses at 122
Winthrop street are the most promi-
nent features OF a very large floral
and growing establishment which COW
ers some three acres of ground and
which is generally recognized as one of
the leading enterprises of this kind in
Maine Thousands of square feet are
under glass and when necessary a
complete steam equipment protects
the most dainty plants and flowers.
It is thus possible to fill orders
throughout the year for any of the
choice varieties of roses, carnations.
violets and lilies. Especially careful
attention is guaranteed in the matter
of funeral offerings. Throughout the
social season Mr.. Robbins is busy in
filling orders for weddings. parties, re-
ceptions and other functions. He is al
WAYS pleased to estimate and offer
suggestions based on his deep knowl-
edge of the business in which he is
engaged.
Mr.. Robbins is a native of Nassal-
boro. He is high in the Odd Fellows
and also belongs to several other bod
les. including the Sons Of Veterans
and the Grange.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
J. H. CHANDLER

The business of building and repair
ing vehicles continues to be an i'm
portant industry in the Augusta dis
trict and no concern engaged in that
line OF work stands higher in reputa-
ton than does J. II. Chandler. AS en-
ployee at first and for the past % years
as proprietor. Mr. Chandler has been
at Nos. 10 and IL Bangor street since
1872. AS an employee he worked for
the late J. A. Mitchell, carriage man
of very high reputation in his day. Mr..
Chandler has continued to maintain the
quality of the output of the establish
ment, which requires two large wooden
buildings at the address before stated.
Electric power is used to drive the ma
chinery, which is ample to undertake
any repair work on carriages. sleighs.
and automobile bodies. Repairing and
special order work are specialties in
these shops and in such commissions
Mr.. Chandler and his assistants are in
constant touch with the leading bust
ness houses in Augusta and vicinity.
These concerns bring all their vehicle
and delivery department work to the
Chandler shops, which are always to
be depended on to turn out first-class
work with a minimum lapse of time.
Carriage and blacksmithing done here
can be satisfactorily compared with
the very best. Mr.. Chandler is active
in Masonry and is an Odd Fellow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17

problem. The Augusta Steam Laun-
dry Company's delivery service is
maintained at a high point OF effl-
cheney and deliveries are made regu-
larIy and as promised. Mr.. Bradbury
is constant in his attention to this
large and growing business and his
daily thought is to so prepare his plant
and his organization as t0 render in
creasingly useful service to the COM
munity His faith in Augusta and its
people is we'll illustrated by the large
investment Of capital which the new
plant represents and the preparations
which he has made for caring for his
patrons. The Augusta Steam Laun-
dry Company is a Maine corporation,
organized in 1901, Mr.. Bradbury being
president, treasurer and general man
ager He takes a wholesome interest
in public and fraternal affairs, as well,
being well-informed observer of cur
rent events in city, state and nation.
He has membership in such organiza-
lions as the Masons, Elks and Modern
Woodmen and his influence is always
directed in behalf of civic movements
for the general welfare. He is an &C
tive member of and worker for the
Augusta Board of Trade and his pur-
pose is to aid in every way the city's
growth and prosperity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
HARRY NJ. LYON

Mr.. LYONS notable progress SINCE
enga ginc in business as contractor
ana builder has attracted wide at'en-
ton and his prospects were never bet
ter than for the year 1916. Ihele Is
every indication that his part in l.illld-
ing IN Augusta will he a leading one
Mr.. Lyon is himself a practical work
man. having served q faithful appren-
ticeship with boss carpenters nf the
highest reputation. His office and his
shop are at D. South Chestnut Street,
and he guarantees firSt-class Work.
One specific instance is the fine semi
bun low for DR.. q. \. Patten. at 10
Winthrop street. This house has been
greatly admired by everybody and has
brought to Mir. Lyon highly commend
atorv MESA ges from expert contract
ors. Reriodeling and jobbine receive
prompt and careful attention q All
times, a special staff of men being en-
gagged in this department. Mr. Lyon
is native of Augusta. His interest in
the city's welfare is genuine and vital.
He s one OF our most promising young
business men. of whom no city can
have too many. His line of work is
one which appeals to present or pros