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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-17
Briefs and Personals.


License 70 wed have been issued %
Dee Cline and Gladys Baker. George e
Dsnbow and Rosa Leah. King.
The. following new cases have hen ,n
filed in common pleas court: Emma
%;ll.n scores, rs. George Secrest. parti-
tiun and equitable relief: Thomas Cats
and Annie Cats W. G.. E. FarktSon. 70
determine deed.
Mrs. CleSe Br:ster and children and
Miss Dorothy Adams have returned
from Newark. O.. after Jew days visit
with relatives. y, :,
visiting at the home Of l.. 5. IosS ana
other friends in Woodsfe(d.
Amos Auit OF Cameron. was transact
;nr business here Thursday.
Kisses Elizabeth and Dorothy RotAen-
berg OF S6adysidc. ars visiting relatives
here.
Mrs. r VI. Lee and daughter. Eleanor.
are visiting relatives at Bremen.
Miss Freda Ricsr has returned 10
Wheeling after TWO weeks vacation
spent with her parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
John Elcsr. go =,
Mrs. Robert Martin OF Steubenvi!le. Is
risitins her father. A6. Eracy.
Z Miss Margaret Armstrong is visiting
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-17
WEST ALEXANDER
Hand Is Mangled by Boss Saw.

VEST ALEXANDER. Pa. Il. y. 3.
July l6.---His hand catching In boss
saw. Elmer J. limerick. aged %5 wears.
an employee Of tho manufacturers Light
and Heat Company. had his left. hand
so badly manElcd that all four fingers
and the thumb had 10 he amputated.
The accident occurred Al the WeIi on
the !. s. Rradcn farm three miles sout1,
Of West Finley, where he is employed
as r,lmpcr He had erected the boss
saw To use in other work during his
spare moments.
limerick WAS removed tn tn" Loo Stol-
lar home wn"rn III" fingers and thumb
were amnuia;ci Ton years acp Emrr-
road accident.
An infant child of Mr.. and Mrs. Guy
Get;ings. Of Majorsvillc. was buried In
III. Mounlview cemetery nj Dallas. Fri
Evron. little son Of Mr. and Mrs.
LYNN Archer. was operated on Thursday
al their home near Dallas. Drs. Sam
mons and lLacock performed the opera
Mrs. Mary Matthews has returned
homo after spending some time with his
friends in West Alexander.
Miss Darling WHITE and niece Eliza
visiting the formers sister, Mrs. S. 5.
Mrs. Carrie oDonnell. Of West Alex
andrr, returned to her home Tuesday.
after spendnC few days With her pa
rents. Mr. aud Mrs. n. r. Stellar.
Mr. and Mrs. !. y. Richey spent Sun
day with Mrs. Margaret Winters who is
Bessie and Lucy echo arc III OF
Mrs Wilson TraCcr and children Mil
r)rrd, Dorothy and Earle. nf Washington.
RECENTLY visited her sister. Mrs. Arch
Carroll.
Mrs n. f. S;nlar was n caller In West
Alexander. Tuesday.
Mrs Margaret nanley and Miss Eu-
dora Hunter were callers in Burnsville
Saturday.
Mr., c, {. White is seriously i'll al his
Miss Deane Porter recently returned
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-17
.WARWO0D


THE committees which har" h'"H
working on the program and arrange
mcnts for the lawn fcte and carnival L"
be held this week on the grounds hG-
Joining the school at seventeenth street.
nave completed all their plans. The
members will meet this evening on m"
grounds and erect stands. electric lights
and hench"S Tho splendid program
consists Of contests. racing and mr.
lighting demonstrations. etc. This
promises 10 he the largest affair ever
given by this company.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-17
M0UNDSYILLE
Mo Verlict Given.

As vet Coroner j. T. McComDs has not
completed The inquest into the death OF
James r. Myers nf Cniontown. Pa' VINO
WAS killed when his Ford machine went
over an rrnbankmcnt near Pleasant VAL
ley last Thursday evening. The party
with II Ford touring car whom. II Is
alleged. crowded the Myers machine
from the road. hay" as yet not b"cn 10
Gated by Mr.. AIrt'ounbs. but il is likely
their testimony will be secured this
week
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-17
WOODSF|ELD, 0.

WOODSFIELD. O.. July l6,-Exercts-
es CONNIE moratiuG the semi-centcnntal
OF the chartering and founding OF
Wcadsaeld Lodge. No. 81. Will be held
July 10. 1915. AT 100 p. III. program
will be rendered IN the court room that
will be open To the public. Addresses
will be delivered by Past Grand Master
H. ". Kuntz. Ed. o. FeetS. OF Cleveland
4 good brass band will furnish the
music for the occasion.
parade and military drill will be
given in the evening after which there
will be work in the erst degree by the
Woodsfeld Degree Staf in the lodge
rooms.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-17
Raid Car Damaged.

W. W. Reid of this city had his Ford
touring car damaged to the extent oil
about $50 late Saturday afternoon. when
il was struck by a Cadillac touring car
driven by Pittsburgh party, whose
name was not ascertained. The accident
occurred on Wheeling avenue, Glendale:
Mr.. Reid was turning his car around
whom the rear was struck by the Cadil-
lac machine \ rear wheel WAS torn
from the Ford. while it was otherwise
damaged The Cadillac machine lost
lamp and part Of a mud-gard. None OF
the occupants of either car was IN
jnrnN
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-17

Funeral services over the remains OF
Tho late Miss Martha c. Roberts. VINO
succumbrd nj the home Of her mother.
Mrs. j. NJ. Roberts If East Fourth
street. wcr" held NJ the place Of death.
Sunday afternoon At $50 o'clock. Rev.
!. Il. Smith. pastor Of the Christian
church here. ofiiciatcd. lntcrment was
in Mt. Rose cemetery.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-17
Switch Nears Completion.

Tho switch u The smrIter plant SLtH
here in nc lower part of town. from the
main division tracks Of tho b. and O.
r rraiim company, is rapidly nearing
completion. 1t is likely the switch WI
bn in condition for use by the middle
of the week. IT will take several weeks
Ia complete the work OF laying the
switch 10 the factory site from the
Ohio division tracks.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-17
chautaunua Best Ever.

nesday evening b. the Lincoln Chautau-
cu. Association OF Chicago. is consid-
cred the best ever held IN the town
The numbers to date have been e1cep-
tit.naiiy strong and each entertainment
is being attended By record breaking
crowds \ crea, many people from the
surrounding country ara availinE them
selves .: this opportunity 10 near sucn
rare talent.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-17
new MARTINSV|LLE

NEW MARTINSVILLE. ". Va. July
16.-Miss Bonnie Morgan gave re recep-
ton Friday afternoon in honor OF Mrs.
Wade Hampton Miller. Those in the
receiving line were Miss Bonnie Morgan.
Mrs. |. u. Morgan. Mrs Wade Miller and
EuaSts. of FarkersburE, and Mrs. Bowers
koontz. of California Miss Morgan
was assisted by Mrs. DR.. Martin. Mrs.
Ed Ducr-. Mrs. r. b. Muhlcman. Misses
Mildred McConkcy. Hazel Stone. Mabel
Potts. Mabel Lcntz. and Lucll" I'M
baugh. The house was beautifully deco
rated in flowers and the guests were en-
tertained with readings and music.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-17
Spend Day With Relatives.

Mrs. Harry kilmcycr and little SON
Jack. Of EdSwond. and brother and wife,
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Thompson. OF Akron,
they being the guests "t their parents
Mr.. and Mrs. j. E. Thompson. of River
view, VINO are spending tho summer IN
a country home near l-loydsvil!e, spent
Thursday with their uncle. y. NJ. Lodge.
and family, west OF town.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-17
hammock, 0.
Visiting With Friends.

BANNDCk. O.. July lG.--Mrs. y. a.
Wiley and children. E"rnicc and Irving
BARTON, and friend. Miss Sadi" Fartnn
visited the latter part of the week with
Mrs. Wilcy'S aunt. Mrs. Frances Barton
Of noar I'armingtrn Mrs. Wiley and
Miss Barton returned h"m" Monday
morning. the chllurcn remaining for a
few weeks visit
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-17
Funeral Vest erday.

Funeral services were hold over th"
remains of l.. |. MCColloch ycst"rdh!
afternoon. at his late residence on short
Creek MIR. McCOlloch was III his seven
tieih year of his age. and was Il life
long residence Of Rlchland district. Rev.
Il. .. Phillips, Of the Short Creek NJ. h.
church. had charge Of the service. In
terry.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-17
SHADYSIDE
Math0GiEt.


All Of tho church services during July
and August will he held at tho schoni
audi, nrium All Of the Sunday Schonl
classes that formerly met in the church
will meet in tho auditorium.
MIS-. Ollie Miligan.
Funeral services were held Thursday
evening for Mrs. Ollie AlilliEan VINO
died Tuesday afternoon az III" home OIL
her daughter, Mrs. Lillian Day.
Mrs MilliSan was u highly rstccmcd
woman and was we'll known III Mead and
Smith townships. Sh" was about -
wears old and belonged to the wei!
known Hart family. pioneers or smith
township. She was iwirc married. her
first husband being tn" late James
Hathorn Of Meade township her sec
nnd husband was g. W. Milhgan OF
smith township. VIII" died ahou, twenty
five years ago Sh" left TWO daughters
Mrs. Lillian Day and Mrs. W. il. kcN-
ser. The remains were taken tn Center
willie Tuesday morning for intcrmcnl in
Concord cemetery.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-17
r,&ar.t ira6 AZ Diner.

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry TayloE "nIeT.
tanned on Thursday, Mrs. MITCHELL
Nichol. of Fairpoint, and guest. Mrs.
John Ross. Of Flushing: Mrs. ID; X
BENTLEY. Of Elm Grove. and Mrs. Fred
Taylor. Mrs. Ross and Mrs. Bentley
viii visit for 4 few days with thrm
ana other friends in vicinity before re-
turning to their respective homes.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-17
Here From Virginia.

sInia. ar" her" visiting Mrs. Martha
Armstrong and family. The Dinsmorcs
were former ohio pcnrla. residing on a
farm near New Athens. Tney moved
TO Virginia 4 number OF years ago.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-17
Contest On.

4 contest will be started. beginning
with next Sunday. between the intormc-
,Iiatc classes of the Presbyterian church:
The contest will last for period OF
seven weeks. \ reward will be given
10 the class having the highest percent
age of attendance at the end Of the con-
test.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-17
Suffrage Meeting,

a large number attended the suffrag"
meeting held in the court room Tuesday
afternoon Mrs. w G. Adams was pre-
siding officer. a number OF good talks
were given. discussing tho cause OF SUI
fraEe Among them was Mrs. f.. H..
Yost whose talk was very interesting
and we'll received.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-17
Samuel Francis Dead.

Samuel Francis. highly respected ann
aged citizen. Of this county. died Satur-
day al the home Of Newton DauEherty.
of near Limestone. The deceased had
made his home in this city for some
time. and recently went 10 Limestone 10
reside with relatives.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-17
MnnndsYtlle Briefs.

Charles Anderson and Louis Kcmple,
Of Rrnwnod. were arralGncd in Justice
Lewis court Saturday evening on a
charge Of violation Of the iost prohibit
ton law. They were released on their
own rucoCnizance 10 await the acton OIL
The grand jury.
Mrs. Ned Pickett and Miss Alma Glas-
COW have returned To their HON" here
from a visit with relatives at Clcve-
land, O.
Russell Rlair. Of Washington, Pa,
spent Sunday here with relatives.
Mrs e. f. Liston has returned 10 her
home here from n visit with relatives al
Akron She was accompanied home ny
her son his wife and child. who Viii
Mrs. J. II. Conkwrighl left yesterday
for Chicago, H., where she will join her
Mr. and Mrs. Junior Pack, Of this
city. arc the proud parents OF dauGh-
Those who attended the EIks' conven-
tinn a; Baltimore. Md, arrived home
Saturday.
Criswen. spent sunday in Fittshurs
visiting with friends.
Miss Jess Stevens. oc East Liverpool
o.. is visiting with friends and relatives
mere.
Mrs. Victor Walk. of this city, was
called 10 itlshurCh sunday on account
of the death of her sister.
Miss Lon Turner Of Tnmlinsnn ave-
nue., is visiting with relatives at Clere-
land. O. 60
Miss Anna Eonar has returned 70 her
home here from a visit with relatives
al Linden. o.
Hugh Wnllman has arrived home from
a visit with relatives AT Nodd. IA.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Blake and dauSh-
ter. Of Wooster, o.. are visiting with
relatives here. W.,
Mrs. S. Fulton and daughter. Of Will
lock. Pa. are visiting with friends and
relatives here.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-17
Republican Committee Organized.

AT 4 meeting of the recently elected
Marshall county Republican executive
committeeman held Saturday, an organi-
cation WAS perfected rs follows: \. j.
Houton. chairman: DR.. W. l.. Grimm.
secretary: and Charles Howard, treas
urcr. All committeeman. with The cN-
Ccnlinn OF one. attended tho meeting.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-17
will AId Family.

A number Of local people have started
n subscription for The family Of me
late c. Ii. Elliott. who was accidentally
shot while on tho river front. 1t Is
ljkrlv that the local pupcrhangcrs
union. nr which Mr.. Elliot was men,
Der, will take active interest.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-17
Special Service.

\ special song service will he given
at the Christian church next sunday
evening in tho place Of the regular eve.
ming service. Baptism WAS adminiStcrcd
nj The services last evening. ut which
time several members were added 10 the
church.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-17
Social Largely Attended.

The "mcaSiIrinE social. which was
held under the auspices nt the Ladies
Missionary Society Of the Presbyterian
church al The h"m" Of Mr.. ana Mrs.
Laurence ArmStrnm. ON Tuesday "v"-
ming, was largely attended. Il neat little
sum being realized.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-17
VIII Meet Thursday.

Tho Ladies' Aid of the Presbyterian
church Will hold u meeting ii n" home
Of Mrs II. L. Shccrimg. "n Nineteenth
street. Thursday afternoon from unlll
) O'Clock. All the members nrc request
ed TO bring their needle work.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-17

Mcslam"s j. r. IIouiina. Laurence
Armstrong, ". A. Merritt and dauE
Anna, attended The Presbyterian district
missionary meeting. held on Thursday
at tho country home Of Mrs. J. 4. Helm
lcin. which is located cast Of st. Glars
Vile.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-17
MIS-. Rowers visittng ut powhattan.

Mrs. Bowers has been absent tho past
two weeks visiting !ri"adS AZ Pn@hattan.
Hrs Laura Hickcnhot,om has been
HcrpinG house for Mrs. Bowers and cook
me for her boarderS.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-17
New Barber.

Frank Roller. OF Wheeling. has ac-
,c,rtcd a position at r. l.. kindlehcrG-
cr's shop on Seventeenth street. Mr..
KindlchcrGcr recently joined the barb
ere local union, and now is operating
his shop under the union prices.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-17
Back From the West.

Mrs. A. II. MctiIrnn. who spent the
last two months in the western states
in company with Miss Love McGlcnn.
has arrived home and is we'll pleased
with her trip.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-17
In Wheeling Consulting Doctor.

Mr.. Will Sharp with his niece. Mrs.
Carrie Rose were in Wheeling Saturday
consulting doctor in reference 10 Mr.
Sharps health.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-17
cbartaunun provinr Success,

The Lincoln Chautauqua here is prov
ing n success in every detail. Large
crowds 20 10 the big tent on Firth
street for every session. and some
splendid entertainments arc being given.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-17
Whiting Relatives,

daughter. Miss Lottic, of Nrc". Va VINO
are visiting with friends in tnl"mtown.
.Lafrer,y and New Athens. spent Friday,
with their nephew, w. l.. Armstrong and
wife.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-17
Lost to Beuwocd.

The high scnonl baseball team drop
ped close contest 10 the Rcnwood r: "
q, Shnp team, by the score Of ) 10 3. The
game was played here at the Fifth street
park. and was quite interesting.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-17
Rulong Slowly Recovering.

Omri Rulnng. We'll known local young
man. who sustained = compound rul IL
pln fracture of the right leg last Friday
evening. in an automobile collision at
,i1erdal". is getting along nicely at III"
Glendale hospital. where he was re-
moved Immediately following the accl-
dol
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-17

The Wheeling Valley Progressive Clnh
will hold the July meeting AT the home
Of Mr.. and Mrs. &. +. Lee. east OF town,
Wednesday evening. July 70.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-17
Annual Picnic,

Tho Sunday school picnic held Mt
Paden Park Wednesday afternoon by the
two Methodist churches was a great
success. A large crowd attended ana
the day was ideal. AL the children re-
ports a fine day.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-17

Clnk MactinP,

Several from mrrc attended Inc iu-
neral Of the late Mrs Will" Gillespie,
Of Cadiz H. H.. on Monday afternoon.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-17
School Examiners Appoint.

At meeting fthe County Board OF
Education Tuesday. w. Y. \. Pollen or
Antioch was reappoInted school exam
insr FOR the second term and Worth God
dard was appointed 10 succeed Ed. c.
Gelock as examiner. The latter having
heer elected county SUPPLEMENTARY.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-17
Festival,

There will be A festival at the Metho-
dist church at Speidel on Saturday even
ing. July 18th for the benefit OF y. /.
NJ. An enjoyable time for all who some
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-17
SANDY RIDGE. 0.
Picnic Party Thursday,

SANDY RIDGE. O.. July ia de-
EEhsful outing will be held next Thurs
day at the home OF Miss Hattie Hartley
south OF the Grange Hall by the mem,
hsrS Of the Juvenile Grange. A Sooo
time is anticipated
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-17
Ladies' Aid Meet.

Tho Ladies' Aid OF the Christian
church will hold Il business and social
meeting in the church rparlorS Wcdncs-
day afternoon, from until o'clock.
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pariah Meatirr To-day.

\ parish meeting Tor tho transaction
If important business has been called ny
the rector and vpStrym"n OF the Trinity
church, Tor this evening.
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from n plcasan; visit with relatives in
Wheeling.
Misses Thclma nonsion and Margaret
Little are visiting The fnrmrrs uncle,
Mr.. loc Griffith. Of Pleasant Valley.
/ 4. Kichcy and son. Rrri were bust
mss visitors in M;tjorsvillc Saturday.
Mrs. Strawn. Of Jollytown. is visiting
her son. John. of near Cooney Town.
Mrs. j. II. Hunter spent a few days
If me past week with her mother. Mrs
Margaret Winters, OF Sand Hill.
Little Miss LeOna panl"y. grand
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Thompson. Is suffering g. severe attack
90 appendicitis
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-17
Surprise Party.

Mrs. John Caldwell and Mrs. J. f.
Ward entertained the ladies Of tho Chris
tian church Friday evening ut tho home
nf Mrs. Ward in honor OF Mrs. Wright,
who will soon move TO WOodSficld.
The event WAS L surprise to Mrs.
Wright and she WAS III" recipient OF
beautiful dish \ delightful evening
was sncnt socially and at a seasonahle
hour a delicious luncheon was served.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-22
MARYLANDPOSSE HUNTS
HEAVILY ARMED SLAYER
Charles County Residents Besiege Wood
Where Alleged Murderer Is Hiding.
special to The washington Herald.

SPECIAL to The Washington Herald
La Plata, Nd, Sept 21.-Sheriff
Samuel Albritton and a posse Of TWEEN
ty-hye men are laying siege to a
wooded tract in the western part of
Charles county, near Duncaster. where
Harry Steward. allies Charles Chalk,
a negro, heavily armed, Is In hiding.
The negro is charged with shooting
to death Alice Dorsey, also colored,
wife Of Alex. Dorsey, last Saturday
evening.
Steward fed to the woods fmmedi-
ately after the woman was killed and
gave warning that he would not be
taken alive. He is armed with a shot
gun and revolver. With plenty Of am
munition for both weapons.
Sheriff AIbritton, at La Plata, the
county seat, was notified Of the mur-
der shortly after its discovery.
Hearing Of the negro's threats. he
organized a posse and surrounded the
woods.
He returned to La Plata yesterday,
empty-handed. leaving his posse on
guard.
He will return today to eontInus
the siege.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-22
MEXICO Commission
LIKELY TO COME HERE
Sessions at New Londvn to Be Brought
to Early Close.

Removal of the American-Mexican
joint commission from New London.
Conn, to Washington Is probable The
sessions at the New England city will be
brought 10 an end very soon, It was
learned Yesterday.
Commodious quarters on the third floor
Of the State DePG rtmert's section OF the
State, War and Navy Building, which are
adapted to the slttinEs OF a commission.
are available. should II be decided 70 meet
here.
There is no prospect IT was stated.
that the conference will be concluded un-
til after the American elections. as the
commissioners are confronted by obsta-
Cles Of a most serioUs character. and
agreement upon the major propositions
before them is not in sight
The two most urgent OF Carrsnza's de-
mands. it was declared. are for the with
drawal OF the American expedition from
Mexico. and the negotiation OF q loan 20
Mexico for financing the de "a cto regime
and effecting internal improvements
Mexlco's representatives insist. as TO
the first that Gems. Funston and PershinE
both have advised the withdrawal Of the
expedition.
AS to the second. American representa-
tives can only point out that American
bankers will not loan money TO Mexico
except upon gilt-edged securities. such as
a guarantees Of port receipts
The Washington herald., 1916-09-22
PUTS BLAME ON
WILSON FOR ALL
OF MEXICO'SNLS
Hughes Quotes Instructions to
Lind, Showing U. S. Med
died In Affairs.
By WILLIAM HOsTEH.
international News serrfee.l


Richmond, Ind, Sept. A--ChGrles n
Hughes today sprang a sensation IN the
Mexican situation, charging President
Wilson with responsibility for all the Ills
that Mexico has suffered.
TIE Republican Presidential csndidats
produced in support Of his assertions what
purports 70 be Mr. Wilson's instructions
regarding Huerta TO John Lind his special
commissioner
John Lind said Governor Hughes
was authorized by the Executive 10
state this proposition TO the minister OF
another government This is the au-
thorized instruction:
Huerta will be put out II he does not
get out 1t is the preference OF the Pres
ident that IL should be accomplished by
domestic means II possible: but II il can
not be done by domestic means. other
means adequate for the purpose will be
resorted to-
1t was said that We must have q dem
onstrstion Of our absolute good faith in
dealing with these neighboring nations.
cried Hughes in impassioned tones. Yet
the truth is that we did intermeddle with
those affairs IN a way which forfeited TO
US the esteem that we should have en-
jOyed, and finally resulted in leavinE
Mexico 10 the rsvsges OF revolution with
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