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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-15
SUPREME COURT
REFUSES FOX WRIT

CHARLESTON, W. Va, Dec. IA
Holding that it had no right to review
the manner in which laws are made
bv the legislature, a coordinate
branch of government, the supreme
court today refused a writ OF man, ;n
damus to Senator Fred l.. FOX, the
Democratic leader. The. writ was
asked to prevent the legislative clerks
from including in the record OF house
and senate and in the registration law
itself, certain sections which Senator
Fox alleged had been illegally inserted
at the special session last month.
1t was admitted by attorneys that
the effort to exclude these sections
from the journals was preliminary to
action to have the registration law
declared unconstitutional.
The court also issued writ OF pro-
hibition on the petition of Senator M.
X. Duty against the circuit court Of
Writ county. The writ will prevent
the court from reconvening as a can
vassing board to recount the votes
for senator in. that county.
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OPPOSES.
THE PEACE PLAN
SAYS IT IS PLAY
FOR PUBLIC OPINION
In Attempt to Throw the
Responsibility for War
on the Allies.

PETROGRAD, Dec. 14.-2:@0 ?. NJ.
(Via London, Dec. 14.-lO:35 p. Ny
The peace proposal of the Central
Powers is regarded by the Russian
government as IAN attempt TO court
public opinion and encourage the pco-
pie of Germany by appearing to put
the responsibility for the continua-
tion OF the war upon the Entente
Allies"
The proposal has been received by
official Petrosrad wiwthout an atom
ON sympathy. An official Of the
foreign office made today the follow.
ing statement which has been issued
by the semi.official Petrograd news
agency.
THE new appeal of our enemies
is not their first attempt TO throw
upon the Entente Powers the reSpon-
sibility for the war they let loose.
In order to obtain the support OF the
German peoples, who are tired OF the
war, the Berlin government many
| times has had resource to fallaclous
words Of peace and has frequently
in order to animate its troops. Of
fered prospects OF an early peace.
Ii promised peace when Warsaw was
taken, when Serbia WAS conquered:
forgetting that such promises untitled
would create profound diStruSt.
I'm its further efforts which are
similarly due to the same interested
considerations, the German govern
ment is obliged to carry thit question
outside of Germany, All the world
recalls these attempts.
Seeing the insanity OF such metI-
DDS, which deceived nobody. Germany
attempted 10 create peace atmoS-
phere, which would allow her 10 con-
solidate her aggressive and imperial.
istic tendencies, while sowing diScord
between the Allies. by seeking to make
public opinion believe that separate
pourpalers were in progress between
her and the Entente Powers. There
also were insistent reports of sep
arate peace.
"In view Of the fact, however, that
the Allies with strong unanimlty re
jected all these attempts, our enemies
had to think of a more serious plan,
The ytoday are making, in spite Oh
their confidence in their military and
economic power, an appeal to the
United States, Spain and Switzerland,
announcing their anxiety TO enter
into negotiations for peace.
The lack Of sincerity and the oo-
1eCt or the German p[OpOSdlS 10 eF'0
dent. The enemy governments have
need OF heroic measures to complete
the gaps in their armies: Germany
is projecting a sort of serfdom in the
guise of compulsory military service.
The German government, in order 10
uplift the hearts of its people and 10
prepare it for fresh sacrifices, is striV-
ing to create a favorable atmosphere
with the following thesis: We are
struggling for our eistence; we are
proposing peace; it is refused us.
Therefore. the responsibility for the
continuation of the war falls upon our
enemies
"The object pursued by Germany,
however, is clear. She speakes OF
respect for the rights of other nations.
but at the same time she has already
introduced into Belgium. Serbia, Mon
tenegro and Poland regime Of terror
and violence AS for the future, Ger
many has proclaimed an illusory inde'
pendence for Poland; she proposes 10
divide Serbia between Bulgaria and
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-15
HARRY HOFFMAN IS /.
ACCIDENTALLY SHOT

Special Dispatch TO the IntslIsencer. ~
CAMERON, w. Va, Dec. 14.-Harry
Hoffman, Baltimore and Ohio railroad
baggage master at Wheeling, was &C.
cidentally shot here this afternoon
by Mont Milliken. Hoffman and NIL.
liken were hunting it is said when.
the accident occurred. Milliken q short
distance in the rear OF Hoffman spied
rabbit. He fired, needless Of the
proximity OF Hoffman, part OF the shot
tearing the muscles Of his compan-
ions legs. 3
Mr. Hoffman was taken to farm
house nearby and DR.. ". c. Riggs OF
Cameron called. After the injuries
had been dressed. the injured man
was brought to this place. Last nigth
it was announced that unless ther4,
were complications the injury Woa8
not prove serious.
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PROPOSALS
TO TAKE PRECEDENCE

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. H.
Consideration Of Germany's note an.
swerlng the American protest against
the deportation of Belgians for forced
labor. received At the State Depart.
ment to-day. probably will be delayed
while the peace proposals Of the Teu.
tonic powers to the Entente Allies are
pending. 1t has been intimated by Of
ficials that all questions at issue be-
tween the United States might be al
lowed to rest at standstill. at least
until the allies had an opportunity to
consider the Teutonic offer.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-15
FIRE DRILL SAVES
SCHOOL CHILDREN

spcrih nslatch u the lntclfTEeneer
RTGEFIELD, W. Va, Dec. 14.-Fire
today threatened the West End Annex
school building holding over one hun
drnd children. The janitor discovered
the fire and rang the fire gong. The
children thought il was only daily fire
drill and cleared the building in record
time. marching in an orderly manner
TO safety. In the high school building
they did not know the schoolhouse
was atire until arrival of the fire
trucks. Fire drills are practiced at
different hours each day and have
been for years.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-15
PLAN OMNIBUS BILL

WASHINGTON. Dec. 14.-Plans tol
pressing a s30.O00.000 omnibus pub.
lie bill at this session of Congress
were practically agreed upon at con
ferences today between members OF
the House rules and Public Building
committees. The rules committee
probably will meet tomorrow 10 con
slider a special. rule to expedite the
bill after the holiday recess.
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ALLIES WILL NOT REFUSE To
CONSIDER THE PEACE PROPOSAL
AVALANCHE RESULTS
IN DEATH OF TWO

PARIS. Dec. IA, 1:2O p. m.--Two
lives have been lost and several per-
sons were badly injured as result of
an avalanche that destroyed the chill
dren's sanatorium, Waldheim. at Pom
tresina, in the Upper Engadine. Switz,
erland, according 10 dispatch today
from Berne.
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SHAVER FUNERAL.

Special Dispatch the IntelliEncer. -:
FAIRMONT, ". Va. Dec. 1.-THE
largest concourse OF people ever a.
sembled IN Monongah, packed the
Coliseum theatre there and the streets
for a block about the building this
afternoon for the funeral OF Fred
buckeye" Shaver, who was killed
Monday by Roy Christner, following
a fight in which Christner was badly
misused by Shaver. Early next week
the inquest into the murder Will
be held. Christner is now a prisoner
in the County jail In this city.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-15
DAY IN CONGRESS
WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. IA
SENATE:
Met M noon

Met at noon.
Interstate Commerce Committee
decided to hold further hearings on
President Wilson's railroad leg1sla-
tive recommendations after the hon-
days.
Passed immigration bill by vote Of
81 to z.
Resumed consideration of bill to
prohibit manufacture and sale Of
liquor In the District of Columbia.
Elected Senator willard Salisbury
Of Delaware president protenpore' to
succeed the late Senator Clarke, Of
Arkansas.
Adjourned at sos p. m. to noon
Friday.
HOUSE:
Met at noon.
Debated leaders agreed to Christ
mas recess from December 90 to
January 2.
Judiciary Committee favorably re-
ported national prohibition con-
stttptionnl amendment, ordered Il re-
port without Recommendation on
universal suffrage amendment and
1avorably reported Sorland resolu-
tion on cost of Living.
Adjourned at 5:25 p. m. to noon
Friday.
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NATIONWIDE PROHIBITION GIVEN
FAVORABLE VOTE IN COMM 7 TEE
SALISBURY CHOSEN
PRESIDENT OF SENATE

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. IA
Senator Willard Salisbury. Democrat,
of Delaware, was electer President pro
tempore of the Senate today. receiy-
ing IL votess to % for Senator Gal
inger, Republican. and for Senator
Clapp, of Minnesota. the candidate OF
the Progresive,Repubicans.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-15
1900 Barrel Well
Near Waynesburg, Pa,

WAYNESBuRG, Pa. Dec. 14.-An
oil well producing 200 barrels a day
was brought in near here to-day by the
Carnegie Gas Company. The we'll is
one of the largest struck in this dis
trict in years.
When the we'll was brought in a few
days ago it produced only 100 barrels.
A cap was placed on it while tanks
were being erected. 1t was drilled Il
few feet deeper to-day and its flow in
creased from 100 TO 1000 barrels. The
oil was found in the Gordon sand.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-15
Horse Meat Goes UP.

BERLIN, Dec. IA, $3.50 p. m, wa
London, Dec. Is, 12:45 a. m.-o"lns
TO the steady advance in the price ol
horse meat, a maximum price OF tull.
ty-nine cents pound Tor the oess
cuts, liver and sausage has oeen n1eo
by authorities.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-15
THE WEATHER.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. a.
Forecast:
Ohio-Snow Friday; Saturday part
Iy cloudy, probably local SHOWS in the
north; no decided change in tempera.
ture.
West Virginia-Sonw Friday; Sat
urday fair. except snow in the noun.
tains; no decided change in tempera-
ture.
Western Pennsylvania-Snow Fri
day; Saturday cloudy, probably local
SHOWS.
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Given laroe Powers.

PARIS, Dec. 4, 2:15 p. m.-Ine
government today introduced IN tne
Chamber of Deputies a bill conterrlne
upon the government the large pow
ers outlined by Premier Brlana yes
terday. TO take measures tor tne na
ton defense by decree instead OF ask'
ing the authorization OF parliament III
each instance.
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One German View.

AMSTERDAM, Via London. Dec.
II, 5::35 p. m.-The Frankfurter Gel
tung says it. finds it difficult TO believe
that the epace proposal Of the Central
Powers will be answered negatively
and proceeds to point out the manner
in which both sides can begin nego-
tiations.
III the Entente government" says
the newspaper. are really pursulns
the extreme Of which they have olten
announced 10 the world. tney inu1o
seixe the opportunity TO reconcile
their aim with that Of the Central
mowers y. Neither Of the COM
batants has collapsed and an adjust
ment between them can only take
place by agreement. We do not oe-
mand or command as victors, but
make a proposal and expect an an
swer or counter proposals.
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,u..oL,,. Washed shore,

LONDON, Dec Il, 1880 p, M
Wreckage Of a German torpedo pat
has been washed ashore near Gothen-
hmrg saws the Exchange Telegraph's
Conenhagen correspondent.
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TEUTONS DRIVE
ON IN RUNAN|A
FIGHTING ON
THE OTHER FRONTS
Some of Allies Consider Peace
Note a Trick-Some
Statements.

Both the German and Austro-H Hun
garian notes concerning peace have
been received In Washington and soon
will be transmitted to the belilger
ents of the Entente Powers. No OF
ficial intimation has yet come as to
whether President Wilson Will mere
ly transmit the notes as received ol
announce to their recpents that the
United States hopes that a dscusson
of peace may result.
While Great Britain has not oftl
cially received the proposals. her at
titude and that of her allies with re
gard to peace was reiterated in the
House of Commons Thursday by An
draw Bonar Law, the new chancellor
of the eX-cheQuer. who said the En-
tente Allies required adequate repara
ton for the past and adequate Sc
curity for the future.
A semi-official statement from Pc
trograd regarding the peace propGs
ais, attacks the Teutonic Powers tol
lack of sincerity and says the firm
determination Of the Entente TO con
t;nue the war to final triumph can
be weakened BY no illusory proposals
OF the enemy
That there is to be no abatement
in Great Britain's military prepaTa
vote BY parliament of an additional
credit of 400.a00.000 pounds.
On the fighting fronts eveTywhert
except in Rumania and along ,botl
banks of the Meuse. only bomhard
ments and minor operations are ne
ing carried out In Rumanla me
Danube army of the Teutonic Allies
now has crossed the JalomitZa river
and all along the front the advance
OF the invaders continues unchecked
No details have come through as
TO French operations along the Meuste
except a statement in the berlin Of
ficiai communication that the French
have made advences on both sides ol
the river. Paris merely reports bonn
bardmentS in these regions.
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Th e Weather

Snow Friday; Saturday cloudy prob
ably local SHOWS.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1916-02-19
The Ladies' Social Club.

4 very interesting meeting was
held by the Ladies' Club ut the
home of Miss O'Neill Feb. II. The
subject was a patriotic one; Ahra-
ham Lincoln, the flag, and the state
roll call being answered by patriotic
quotations.
The Star Spangled Banner was
sung 10y the Club followed by very
interesting paper on Abraham
Lincoln by Mrs. Heter. Mrs. Fay
Roberts then gave paper on the
flag which was very instructive.
The teachcrs then sang 4 very
laughable little song entitled Teach
ing Public School" The program
was concluded by paper on Cole
RADIO by Mrs. Taylor.
The next meeting will I've held at
Mrs. jenkins on Feb. &c.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1916-02-19

On Monday evening Mrs. G.. III.
Wise entertained her Sunday School
class at n delightful Valentine party.
As each member had the privilege
of bringing friend it was merry
party that proceeded to enjoy them
selves thoroughly, as usual when
Mrs. Wise is hostess. After various
stunts in which the good Saint fig
ured, and after partalliag of the de-
Iicious eats" the happy young peo-
pile departed, to wait for another
good time next year.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1916-02-19

There is more Catarrh in this section
of the country than all other diseases
put ther, and until the last few
years was supposed to be ineurahe.
For great many years doctors pro
nounced it local disease and prescrib-
ed local remedies, and by constantly
failing to cure with local treatment.
pronounced it incurable. Science shas
proven Catarrh to be constitutional
disease. and therefore requires consii-
rutional treatment. Halls CatarEh
Cure, manufactured by F..J. Chsney-s
Co., Toledo. Ohio, is the only constitn-
tional cure on the market 1t is taken
internally. 1t acts directlv on the
blood and mucous surfaces of the sys-
tenn. They offer one hundred dous~
for any case it fails to cure. Send for
circulars and testimonials.
Address: F. j. CHENEY & CO., To-
ledo. o. Sold by Druggists. 76c.
Take Halls FANNY Pills for constipa-
tion.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1916-02-19
ir5iEEW SWEATERS WILL PLEASE
Designed TO Ada Distinctive Touch to
the Costumes CT the Season
of Winter.

Silk sweaters with wool backs have
both warmth and beauty. They are
of three-quarter length and are made
with belts or saehes and ere fur
trimmed. The bright colors with black
or white trimmings make very strik-
ing and attractive effect. Many winter
sweaters have the same features as
summer sweaters. The length is about
the same and the collars are OF the
convertible style. There are more
wide belts than saGhes. They are at
the normal waist line and are finished
on the side or front with buttons.
Checks. stripes and changeable effects
are used, but the most popular effect
is the sweater OF solid color with trim
u!ngs of a contrasting colcr or black,
or in q darker color of the sweater.
There are caps and scarfs to, match
sweaters. These give q smart touch to a
Knitted outfit.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1916-02-19
Good Manners In Public
Contributed.


When an individual pays an adj
mission to public entertainment,
it does not follow that he or she has
purchased the privilege uf disturb
ing the audience in its enjoyment OF
the program. Several persons, m
Guiding one OF our prominent cTs-
izemsh, kept up running fire OF
conversation in ordinary voice dur
ing the concert on Friday evening,
which was most eNdsperatlng to the
audience and most humliatirg to
the performers. The individuals in
question may have been t" "Ia5r to
he entertained by the program, bet
there were many there who could
appreciate it, and whose right to
listen without interruption should
he respected. We think it up To
the manager of public hall rented
for such purpose to see that order Is
maintained.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1916-02-19

What the difference between an
ubscess ard boil2 Two letters.
A boil is an ertcrnal internal con-
trap:ion. and an absceSs is an Wter-
nal Internal one. Nuif sed We
know, for we've got one of the
latter in our ear, caused, we think,
by placing 1t to the ground trying
to hear the threatened split in the
party.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1916-02-19
MAY 60 Par. o. xled's Treasure.

sn Danville. Pa, two men. in dig
Eing fern roots on an island below
that town. unearthed an iron box, in.
crusted with rust, and having every
appearance OF having lain thero for
h.aI!; Years. On breaking open the
box 1t was found to contain silver
coins worth $1,000. The coins vera
of Mexican and Spanish coinage. The
find has revived old traditions OF the
island having been hiding place fre-
Cuented BY CAPTAIN Kidd.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1916-02-19
Forfeiture Notice
Crested Butte, Colorado, Dec. 18th, 1915
n Ihnrlcs NIlhhnrn.

Crested Butte, Colorado, Dec. 18th, 1915
To Charles Hubbard:
You are hereby notified that have expended
dufinE the year Of 1914 one hundtcd dollars in
labor aud improvements upon the Iron Chic
mining claim, situtato in the Tin Cup
mining District, County of Gunnison aud State
of Colorado the location certificate of which
is recorded in the Office of the Clerk
aud Rcoreder of Guunisou County, Colorado
in order to hold said claims under the pro
visions OF section .32luf the Revised Statutes
of the United States, AMI the amendment
thereto approved January 22ud, 1850, concern
ing annual labor upon mining claims, being
the amount required hold sal"
lode for the period crding on the Sit day
Of December, \. u. 49,. Aud If within ninty
days from the personal service of this notice,
or within ninty days after the publication there,
of you fail or refuse to contribute your proper
tion OF such expenditure as co-owner, which
amounts to Sst33 for said year your
interest in snid claim will become the
property of the subscriber, your co-owper, who
has made the required expenditure BY the
terms of snid section.
CHARLES T. VAIL.
First publication Dec. iS, 1915.
Last March Is, 1916.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1916-02-19

On Wednesday evening "leasant
affair was given Mt the Photoplay
hall, being farewell party given
by Mrs. Frank Platsek to her sister,
Miss Augusta Hasenack. Dancing
was in order until n late hour when
ice cream and cake was served after
which the guests departed. Twenty
couples We're present. Miss Hnsen-
acll returns to her home near Wal
.senburg next Saturday.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1916-02-19
Forfeiture Notice.
Tin Cup. Colorado,


January I'd, 1916.
To each and all OF the heirs of
Julius Hunsinger, Deceased, to Mrs.
Mary Gather and Mrs. Louise Nor
ris, and To all Whom it May Con-
cern.
You are hereby notified that have
expended during the year 1915. One
Hundred (Sl00.00) Dollars in labor and
improvements upon each the Porphyry,
Porphyry No. 4, and Carbopate Chief
Lode Mining Claims situate in the Tin
Cup Mining District, in the County of
Gunnison, and State of Colorado, the
amended location certificate of the Por-
phyry Lode beng of record in the
Recorders office of said County and
State in Book 1913, at Page 493; the To-
cation certificate of the Porphpry No. 4
Lode, in Book IA, at Page 446, in eaid
office; end the amended location certiti-
cate of the Carbonate Chief Lode Min
ing Claim, in Book 1913, at Page 494 in
said Recorders s Office. In order to hold
said mining claims under the provisions
of the Revised Statutes of the United
States, and the amendments thereto
concerning annual labor upon mining
claims, being the amount repaired to
hold said lodes for the period ending on
the 3lst day of December. A. d. 1915,
and if within ninety days from the per-
sonal service of this notice, or within
ninety days after the publication there
of, you fail or refuse to contribute your
proportion of such expenditure, as CO.
owner, your interest in said claims. and
each of them, will become the property
of the subscriber, the co-owner of the
said julius Hunsinger, deceased, who
has made the required expenditure. as
provided by law.
SIMEON lRiE,
First publication Jan. 8th, 1916.
Last publication, April, Sth 1916.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1916-02-19

DR.. and Mrs. Stocking came
down from Flrresta yesterday, via
the snow shoe line, in order to at
tend the concert last night. They
say the going is good-down hill
and that Floresta has an abundance
of snow. The general health of the
camp has been excellent the entire
winter.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1916-02-19
The Corona Standard
Folding Typewriter

Why pay one hundred dollars
fer a typewriter when you can
buy Corona Visible Writing
Folding Machine for fifty dollars
that will do all kinds of work that
the hundred dollar tyIewriters
will do. The Corona only
weishs seven pounds and is put
up in a little folcing sample case
that may be carried around with
shoulder strap, just like ian
Eastman Kodak. Call and soc
the CORONA at the
Robinson Store or the 'Postoffice.
S. C. ROBINSON, Agent,
Crested Butte, Colorado
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1916-02-19
Prospect in the Track
of Snowslides


We venture to say that the debris
left hy the many snow slides in the
Elk Mountain region will undergo
Il thorough examination 10y pros
pcctors ard others. this coming sea-
son. Down near Silverton IL ten
ton boulder WAS carried down by II
snow slide and split by the concu5-
sion. Some miners happened
along, noticed the d,,rl, streak, got
curious. investigated, had tests
nnde and found the dark streak to
be tungsten 81 percent pure, with Il
market value of SS, 600 per ton.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1916-02-19
a F ew Cents
Each Week
Keeps Up The Payments In Our
Lands
Christmas Savings
Club

1t has proved to be the easiest and sursst way
to money for the Holidays The Dimes
Nickes and Pennies you allow to slip through
your fingers, will accumulate into a generous
if you become member of
classes. couple of weeks before Christmas you
will get check for all you have paid in, plus in
uerest OF 3 per cent.
Your check will reach you just when it will be
thoroughly appreciated. The money will buy pres
ents and help out with other expenses that always
have to be met at time when there is much to buy
and pay for.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1916-02-19

County Commissioner w. IL.
Whalen returned on Sunday from
his months vacation. During his
absence he visited his parents at
Hartford, Conn, and greatly en-
joved the visit, as it had been about
twcpty-siN years since he was home.
lie took in New York. and many
other eastern cities but was glad to
return to Colorado.