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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-05-26
Trap for Mayor.

Whatever Wa, said in conversations
about -pirifiug witnesses out of the
city tO prevent them from appearing
before the charities investigating com
mission. wa- deliberately planned to
delude the mayor and his assyciates.
with The end iu view Of proving that
their telephones had been tapped thcv
declared The clergymen contended
that all they sought for the iu.fitu-
Uons in which they were Interested
was square deal which had not
been given them
The Witnesses who appeared TODAY
wcr" Mou-ianor John Dunn. Mon
-iEuor Luke J ENrr4. tho Rev VIM
u Farrell and m" Rev Jos y Dinecn
Mou-ignor Dunn declared tho cifv
Charities department had plan fo
farm ouf 20 22 600 families tho % 600
rm'drcn who were in Institutions in
this fify
We want religious influence sur.
rounding our children" Non.truor
Dunn said. and "the Catholic church
VIII mover permit its children to be-
taken away from ~"
Father Farrell d'uicd positively that
he had ever taken part in some ~ fhc
conVcrsafions attributed to him D., tho
mayor.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-05-26
TWO STATEMENTS
ARE GIVEN OUT
Both Are Warnings To Labor
ing Men That They Are
Now Facing A Crisis
FINE LABOR RECORD

Speclat Dispatch 10 Tho Intelligence.
CHARLESTON, W. Va. May Is
Dieclarins that the working people Of
West virginia are facing 4 political
ana industrial crisis. involving the
issue OF whether democracy or mill
lary despotism shall control the state.
{. {. Griffith. chairman. and G.. VIII
liams, secretary Of the Kanawha
ounty Socialist executive committee
TINS morning issued statements heart
NY endorsing Judge Ira Robinson for
governor.
Charging that Lilly stands for mill
tary despotism" and Judge Robinson
ioT Justice and democracy" Mr CRIT
MN urges all working men 10 rally to
me support Of the fearless mrist
whose dissenting opinion in the mill
taTy court cases IN the Cabin and
Paint Creek industrial wars. holding
mat n was unlawful To- send the strik-
cr> 10 the pcnitenfiary without giving
ihem a trial In civil court. stood out
~ strong contrast against the act Of
Mr Lilly. who as attorney general. ad-
Nlsed the court 10 uphold the position
OF the military court
He declared that In such crisis
the workers should vote for the man
that stands fof justice and human lin
crty against corporation greed and
despOtism.'
The Statement.
The statement follows.
I'm 1912 the supreme court Of West
virginia, by a divided opinion Of four
10 one. confirmed the military cdict
issued by Governor GlaS~coCk Thi1
military elicf SAYS in effect thar the
corporations of This state were inter
Tered with Boz the pilinE up Of their
interest and dividends then In the
interest of The corporations an law
ana ana government might for the time
~ also set forth that an rights and
guarantees of citizen az sef forth Boo
the cod" and constitution of the state
OF West virginia were surrendered fu
th" au'o,ratic will ~ the commander
Boa chief
Under This odict hundreds NJ min.
ers we're arrested ON alleged ofaus,s
and sent 10 The pcnifcntiary fo ssrt.
terms ranging from two and one half
to twenty years
"Jude" ia Robinson was the only
man Boo The state o.. West Nirl'uia in
an official position fo protest AGAINST
This outrage of Justice
THE primary law passed BOZ tho leg
Isl1furc 0f 1916 prevents the WORKING
class of fhe State from placing "a can.
dIdate of their own iu fhp Mold Thi-
lDdF,t thr working class Of fIs Stale
buf two parties and Eve candidates fo
choose from
Facing Crisis
NI epoch maEIuE event. evolve
'N"WH 'Ir"- around great characters.
who boo fhcmsclyea become fHs Inrarna.
rUr uf these epoch. Tho WORKING
class ~ fhn State De- FACING crisis
politically and iuduafraIly The issue
D.. ono NJ Democracy and mIfar,
co. "1usw LILLY stands for military
dns uu'iem. Robinson stands for ma.
fir' and democracy. politically and In.
du-frHIIN lu uDh q cr-Is fho vorb
fr. should vote Tor that imam uHu
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-05-26

WAsHfH0ToF May 30. Forecast
western Peuuavlvania. Ohio Partly
cloudy FRIDAY ana Saturday
West Virrinia-ralr FRIDAY and sat
urday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-08
BASEBALL OWNERS
 MEET TO CELEBRATE
 LEAGUES BIRTHDAY
National Leagues Fortieth Birthday to Be Cele- brated in Grand Style-Important Matters Will Come Before Meeting-Two New Presidents in Tener Circuit to Make Debut to Magnates

New York, February 7.-Baseball club owners began gathering here to- day for the celebration of the National leagues fortieth birthday. The recon vened annual meeting of the league in conjunction with the regular session for the adoption of playing schedule for the coming season will be held to- morrow. The American league sched- ule meeting, which was to have taken place here tomorrow, has been post poned for a week.
 President Tener and his associates in the National league will welcome two new club presidents at the meet ing tomorrow-Percy D. Haughton, head of the Boston Braves, and Charles w. Weeghman of the Chicago Cubs. Undoubtedly Haughton will be select ed to fill the petitions on committees which were held by James F. Gaffney, former owner; but Weeghman will not be required to accept many new du- ties in this respect as c. H. Thomas was not a committee member.
 President Ebbets of the Brooklyn club will submit revision of the rules governing the drafting of players. The Brooklyn magnate claims his plan will
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-08
To Cure Catarrhal Deafness and
 Head NOiSes

Persons suffering from catarrhal deafness and head noises will be glad to know that this distressing af friction can be successfully home by i ternal remedy that in many instances has effected complete cure after all failed Sufferers who could scarcely hear watch tick have had their hear ing restored to such extont that the tick of watch was plainly audible eight inches away from either
 Therefore if you know who is troubled with head noises cstarrh catarrhal deafness c out this formula and hand them. and you will have been the means of saving sufferer perhaps from total deafness The prescription be pro pared at home, and is made follows:
 Secure from your druggist l Parmint Double Strength. about 75c worth. Take this home and add to it 1-4 pint of hot water and of eranulated sugar: stir until dissolved. Take one tablespoonful four times a day.
 The first should begin to relieve the distressing head noises headache. dullness cloudy thinkng etc. while the hearing rapidly returns the system is i'm vigorated by the tonic action of the treatment Loss of smell and dropping in tho back of the throat are other symptoms that show the presence of tarrhal poison which often entirely by this efficacous treatment Nearly ninety per cent of all ear troubles said be directly caused by catarrh therefore. there be many people whose hearing can be restored by this simple home treati ment
 Every person who is troubled with head noiss-. ca tarrhal deafness caarrh in any form. should giv this prescription trial
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-08
COLUMBUS MILLS
 WILL RESUME WORK

Columbus, February 6.--(Special.) That industrial conditions in Columbus and the contiguous territory are rap idly improving is evidenced by the fact that not only are mills which have been closed down for more than a year pre- pairing to resume operation, but ar engagements have been completed for the erection of two new lumber mills here.
 The Columbus Lumber company, the industrial enterprise here, which closed down soon after the outbreak of the European war, is now making exten- sive repairs and improvements and smoke will again begin to issue from the stacks of its several mills within the next two weeks. The two new mills are to be erected by c. M. Flynn & Son and the Choctaw Lumber company. They will not be very large plants, the com bined investment representing about $1b,0O0
 There are numerous lumber mills just across the state line in Pickens county, and several of these mills which were forced to close down when the European war broke out have recently resumed operations
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-08
WILLARD AND MORAN WILL RECEIVE BONUS Rickard Pays the Fighters $10,000 to Sign the
 Agreements

New York, February 6.-That Jess Willard and Frank Moran will receive bonus of $1O,0Oo for signing an agree ment for 10-round match in this city on March 1T was confirmed tonight. Willard has been promised $7500 and Moran $2500 in addition to the purse of $5o,0oo, of which the champion will get two thirds. Willard also will be given 51 per cent of the moving pie ture rights. The bonus is said to have been offered because Of the fact that Jack Curley was bidding for the fight while Tex Richards negotiations with Willard and Moran were in progress.
 The bonus plan is not new with Rick ard. He used 1t in arranging the -Jeffries match at Reno. While the purse was $101,000 Johnson ant Jeffries each received $10,000 for sign ing the contract
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-08
APPLICATION OF
 PLANK DEN|EDBY
 NATIONAL BOARD
Former Star Twirler of the Athletics Wanted to Be a Free Agent-Must Play
 With Browns

Cincinnati, February 7.-The nation al commission today denied the applf- cation of Pitcher Eddie Plank to be declared a free agent. Plank based his request on paragdaph of the Play CTS Fraternity agreement which re- lates to an unconditional release aft CT player has served 10 years on one team. and because the Federal league no longer has claim to his serv- ice.
 The commission ruled that the first contention did not hold because Plank left the Philadelphia Americans for waivers had been obtained upon him and before he had been released, which was contrary to the Players Fraternity agreement.
 In answer to the second contention the commission says:
 His transfer to the St. Louis Amer ican league club is a matter of record and his salary for 1916 is matter for negotiation between him and that club"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-08

, was not made with that club, it had ample opportunity to seek redress in
 the courts either in a suit for damages or under the provisions of the Clayton act prohibiting restraint of trade. In announcing his decision to allow
 the motion for withdrawal, Judge Lan- dis said that the closest examination
 of the evidence and arguments had
 failed to reflect on the honor of the game or upon any individual player. None of the officials of the Federal
 nor of the other leagues was in court, both sides being represented by counsel who assured the court that all parties to the suit had consented to the with
 drawal. The intervening petition of
 the Baltimore club was presented by Attorney Janney, who entered his ap- pearance in the suit before the order was announced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-08
THINKS BANKHEAD
 WILL HAVE NO FIGHT
John H. Bankhead, IT,, Sees No Oppo- sition to BrOther-May Become
 New University Trustee

That William B. Bankhead of Jasper will probably be elected to Congress from the Tenth district without oppo- sition, was the opinion of John H. Bankhead, Jr., who was at the Tutwiler yesterday. MT. Bankhead was in Bir- mingham on legal business.
 Reports from over the state are to the effect that the position of trustee of the University of Alabama from the Tenth district will probably be filled by the election of MT. BanlShead. Fol lowing the passage of the redistricting bill by the legislature, an additional trustee must be selected, and the Tenth district must furnis hthe man. MT. Bankhead is one of the most prominent of the alumni of the institution, and for the past 20 years has attended practically every commencement or other gathering in which the university was interested. The new trustee is scheduled to be electd at the meeting in May.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-08
Mothers Institute to
 Be Held in Columbus

Columbus, Miss, February 7.--(Spe- cial.)-Under the auspices of the ex- tension department of the Mississippi Industrial Institute and College, of which Miss Sarah Frances Rowan is director, an institute for mothers and others interested in home science work will be held at that institution Mon Hay, February 21.
 This conference is to assist the women of Mississippi in house planning. home decoration, the selection and hanging of pictures, the arrangement of the home library, home laundry, fam fly diet, infant feeding, household bud
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-08
Equitable Life'a Good Year

The statement of the Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States gives evidence of the company's continued progress. Increases are shown in out standing insurance, admitted assets. sur plus, income from investments and pay ment to policyholders. Of the 591S domes- tic death claims paid during the year, over 9S per cent were settled within one day after receipt of due proof of death. The payments to policyholders in 1915 ag- gregated $5S, ,S71, ,SSS which was s2. 900 more than was received in premiums from policyholders during the same period. The insurance on the company's books now aggregates $1,529, ,S00,0O0 an increase of $35, ,600,0 600 for the year. The new in- surance paid for during 1915 tota,ed $158,- 456.612. the maximum allowed the com pany under the insurance law of New York state. The number of policyholders increased about 35000 during 1915.--Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-08
SCHEDULE MAKERS
 FOR COMING SEASON | ID CONVENE TODAY
Will Meet at Office of Presi- dent Smith-To Remain in Session Until the
 Work Is Completed

| The 1916 schedule committee of the 1 Southern league meets here today for
 the purpose of drawing up a schedule 1 for the approaching season. The com
 uittee will meet in President w. D.
 Smith of the local clubs office in the 1 Jefferson County Bank building at 9:30
 this morning.
 1 The committee is composed of R. G. Allen of Little Rock, A. J. Heinemann l of New Orleans, Charley Frank of At l lanta, while President Baugh will also offer his aid to the visiting magnates. The committee will remain in session [ until the schedule is completed which may consume part of Wednesday, The meeting today will be strictly private and provided that the schedule 1 is completed in time, it will probably be announced tomorrow. The schedule will not be official until the league di- rectors approve it together with the president. The meeting of the league will be held during the latter part of this month in Atlanta, the exact date to
 be announced later by President Baugh. The schedule this season will be only 40 games, IA shorter than the ones for the past few years. The schedule was reduced at the meeting of the league here last December. together when they cut the salary and player limit. The majority of the clubs agreed upon the shorter schedule on account of some of the smaller cities losing money on the last of the season.
 It is expected that the season will start about the usual time, near the second week in April and close shortly
 after Labor Day. Just who will attend the meeting today with the exception of the committee is unknown, but it would not be surprising for several days to be uncorzed during the stay of the mag mates here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-08
Clayton's Holding Is
 Affirmed by Court

New Orleans, February 7.-(SpeciaL) The final decree made by Judge Clay ton of the United States court at Mont gomery December l, 1914, enjoining the
 Montgomery Traction company from
 taking direct electrical current from anyone other than the Montgomery
 Light and Water Power company so long as the latter complies with the
 contract made by the two companies, ending February 1, 1918, was affirmed today in an opinion rendered by Judge
 Walker for the United States court of appeals.
 David l.. Gallup vs. s. B. Cammack, from Texas, was reversed. Pacific Mail Steamship company vs. Alfred l.. Balderach, from Canal zone, affirmed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-08

Tommy" Maloney, who is New York boy, has jumped to the front and claims the welterweight champion. snip. He says he has defended the title against all challengers and rises to inquire why a pretender for his throne should be favored with any recognition. He also says he is ready to meet all contenders for the title ,n- cluding Willie" Ritchie and Ted" Lewis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-08

For more than year the suit had hung over the baseball world. It's withdrawal was one of the .stipulations in the recent peace agreement between the Federal league, newcomers in base ball, and the old leagues
 No objection to the dismissal was ad- vanced by counsel for the Baltimore Federal league club, though that or ganization had declared it's dissatisfac- tion with the peace agreement.
 The dismissal order was without prejudice to further appeal to the court by any of the interested parties
 Attorney Stuart S. Janney, represent ing the Baltimore Federals, said after ward that if satisfactory settlement
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-08
PHILLIPS SECURE
 OUTFIELDER GOODE

Philadelphia, February 7.-The Phil adelphia National League Baseball as- sociation announced today that the club has secured Wilbur Goode, outfie1der, from the Chicago Nationals. The waiver price was paid for Goode's services and he will join his new team for spring training at St. Petersburg, Fla, on March &
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-08
Differences Are Settled

New York. February 7.-Differences be- tween the Ladies' Waist and Dress mak- ers' union and the Waist and Dress Man. ufacturers' association, which threatened a strike of about 15,OO0 employees, were virtually settled today by a board of ar bitration which made an award allowing employees a 10 per cent increase.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-08

benefit the second division clubs ir both major leagues.
 Several other important matters will be discussed tomorrow. One is tha the player limit be increased from q to 25. When the limit of 21 wal adopted it was said to be a necessarS precaution because of the Federal leagues war on organized baseball With that obstacle removed now, tht club owners believe that this meas{ of retrenchment is not desirable z the majority of them are said to be favor of increasing the player lii to 9 again.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-08

get, story telling, home gardening, hy- giene, eugenics, sick nursing, physical culture, recreation and other features conducive to happy contented and use- full lives.
 Letters have been sent to ladies throughout the state, who are known to be interested in work of this char acter. and it is believed that the con ference, for which an interesting pro gramme has been arranged, will be largely attended.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-08
Alabamians Wed in Columbus

Columbus, Miss. February S.-(Spe- ciaL )-W. A. Poole of Tuscaloosa and AIargaretta Hocutt of Berry. were mar ried in the office of Circuit Clerk J. T. Stephenson in the courthouse this aft ernoon, the ceremony having been per- formed by Justice of the Peace T. M. Cummings. The couple left later for Tuscaloosa, where they will reside.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-08
CAVENEY RELEASED
 TO SPRINGFIELD

Chattanooga, February 7.-(Special) Manager Kid Elberfeld of the local club announced today that Shortstop Jim Caveney had been sold to the Spring field, O., club. With Bisland on the local roster, no room was left for last years short fielder.
 Joe Dobbs, nephew of Johnny Dobbs, has been added to the Lookout heaving staff
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-08
Fire Aboard Steamer

London, February Hire broke out today aboard the British boarding steam CT Peel Castle in the Straits of Dover,
 1t was officially announced this after noon. Tugs from Dover and other craft assisted in fighting the fire. There was no loss of life, the announcement added.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-08
Tommy Leach Signs
 to Lead Rochester

Rochester. N. r., February 7-Tommy Leach today signed a contract to man age the Rochester team of the Interna- tional league, according to President Chapin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-08
BASEBALL SUIT IS
 DISMISSEDON MOTION
 OF FEDERAL LEAGUE
Suit Has Been in Court for Over Year-Judge Landis Rules No Evidence Reflected on Honor of Game or Any Player-Decision Agreeable to All

Chicago February 1.-The suit of the Federal league against organized baseball based alleged violation of the federal antitrust aws dismissed today in the United States cult court here by Judge Kenesaw M Lands motion of self fnr Inc Encnr llnan1
The daily Alaskan., 1916-10-03
Piim-olrs iiark.

Any sailor will tell you that the plimsoll is a conspicuous mark on the hull of d vessel. usually an oval or eclipse of white paint with an arrow drawn through it to indicate the eX- treme water line when the ship has been loaded. As long as the plimsoll mark shows above the water the bur den of freight in the ships hold is not too great for her carrying capacity. The curious word is the badge of i'm mortality of a phianthropist, Samuel Plimsvll, who was born in Bristol, England, in 1924. When he went into the coal business he learned of the h0r- riblc conditions under which the men of the British merchant marine had to work. Owners figured that it was cheaper to lose an occasional ship with all on board than to restrict the load and make the voyage reasonably safe. In order to thwart this rapacity Plm- sol entered parliament in 1868, His persistent work resulted in the pass age of the merchant shipping act" in 1876 to prevent ships from going to sea in an unsafe condition.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-10-03
HettY Green,s Eirmness.

Hetty Green nearly brought Colis; P. Huntington to ruin once. She had S1,GC0OOO deposited in one of his banks aul found Shat he was using the banks money in investments that she regarded as t.cklish. Besides there had been deals in which she thought she had cause to make Huntington sit up and take particular notice of her. She appeared before an officer of the bank. MT. Stewart, and said:
 "Td like my money right away-not in checks; in cash. please"
 "Is there no other way, Mrs. Green?" be asked. beginning to perspire.
 None" said she. Cash, please"
 She got it-after a scurrying of many bank mesSengers-in all kinds of money and in such bulk that four messengers had to carry 1t for her, the while the rumor got out that Hunting. ton was going to smash. As a matter of fact he did have q narrow escape New York World.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-10-03
PRINCESS ALICE
 NEARING PORT

The Canadian Pacific steamer Princess Alice is chaIked up on the boards of the c. P. R. offices to make this port on schedule time in the morning. It will remain ill port two days and clear for the south Thursday night at 2 o'clock.
 o, hundred and seventy five tons of freight are in the holds of the big boat for interior points, Several heads of live stock are con- fined in the cattle pens of the ship and will be shipped to the interior. It carries twenty passengers for thu port.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-10-03

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