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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-04
NEW MEMBERS
Are Enrolled in the Wheeling Branch
Of the American Red Cross
Society.

About 10 new names have been en-
rolled as members of the Wheeling
Chapter Of the American Red Cross.
according TO announcement of MIR. \.
+. Sinks. AZ the Associated Charities,
Yesterday afternoon. An impetus -
tho orcaniza lion was given during the
Mexican crisis. and from small mum.
Der Of members that started its or
sanization several FEARS ago. it has
grown quite large. Any person can
become member of the local organr
cation upon application with Mr. a. f.
Sinks. al the Associated Charities Of
flee with a deposit Of one dollar. The
membership fee for year.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-04

last ruling of the commission and VII
take the matter up again just a. sod
as possible. IL
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-04
House Dress Sale
Continuation
At 79c EACH

hoe dress general To be Specific we must call them
But fully the
STYLES quality and first hand nearly three
thousand About 1000 dresses for Fday
All
(Nne subject to annroval or let)
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-04

You don't have 10 wait for ma
ture to supply the necessary
draught with GOODRICH GAR
DEN HOSE.
GOODRICH BRAIDED HOSE
can be tied in knots without in
Jury. The Tough, flexible rubber
no, only covers. lines and pro-
tects, but gives life 10 the hose.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-05
v. r. l. NOTES.

Eiacksburg. Va, March An the
annual rnidwintsr contest between the
Lee and Maury Literary Societies at
the German Club hall Tuesday night
Il C. Benedict. OF Farmville, was
awarded the declaimsr's medal. ]. W.
Ponton. SAKE. Va. received the medal
- the best individual debater. and
the judges ruled that the team from
the Lee Society was most convincing
In its presentation OF the negative side
az the debate The greatest mum Der
az points in the contest was won by
ths representative or the Ntaury for
tbs third successive year. and the
uxtnk&rd silver loving cup will now
r>snAin In permanent possession Of
thes society
4 To- FRI tie -.rHz744-- y . r.
Pra4er, Rev. p r. Davis. declama-
lions. '~The Unknown Speaker" J. p.
BchuItx. Lee: 'Jud BrownIu's Account
az Eubsnsteln's Playing" l. G. Bene-
Aic4, Maury; debate, Resolved. That
the United States should permanently
ee4ain the PHILIPPINES" affirmative -
MAury, J. ", West and J, VI. Ponton;
nexative-Lee. @. p Minor and r r.
sentsd the cup TO the winners and the
judges were DR. y !. Woods. Dean T.
r. Campbell and Dr. Ellison A.
3mythe.
Organizes Employment League.
The Office OF the registrar OF the col
ieg2 in conjunction with that Of the
executive secretary Of the alumni as
sociation, has just organized an en-
pioyment bureau. the object OF which
in to furnish avenues Of employment
10 such ~ the alumni as may be in
need Of IL and to inform the latter Of
more advantageous positions than
those they may be In The registrar
hhs ALREADY recetved applications from
about $50 men for Information that
may help them along this line and
recuests from some fifty firms for
men 70 fiji positions This bureau Will
be made a permanent Institution to
which the academic, commercial and
tndustriai concerns may turn when
they have vacancies and the Alumni
are urged To cooperate by fling with
fhe Office here an accurate record Of
their qualifications. experience, etc
End Winter Course in Agriculture.
The winter course In agriculture
ended this week and the siXty-three
atndents returned TO their homes en-
& fhusastic about the benefit they had
dersyed from their four weeks course
IA practical farming. OF the counties
+ rbpresented by students In he short
course, Bedford led with siX men,
Halifax snd Augusta each had five and
Il ever section of the State was repre-
4 Kxrfed by ore or more students The
4 attendance was larger than AT any
time SINCE the special school was inau-
q KuFated IN 1907,
sss 1 Practical Adjustment NJ the Loco
motive Valve G,Sar MAS lie subject Of
IN address by c. 81. Jeneile, of Roa-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-05
HARRIsoNBURG NORMAL.

Harrisonburg. Va, March 4-Miss
Rachel f. Gregg attended last week
the meeting OF the Department OF
81 perintendence Of the National Edu,
cation Association held in Detroit
Michigan.
Mr.. Joseph Il. Avent OF the Radford
Normal School, visited the school re.
eentlN ard ,HQRGe4 20. tf.e >,=t,l Arar>.z z Is
the chapel period. Tie accompanied
Mr. Hentwole home from the meeting
OF the heads Or the. education depart
ments OF ALI the normal schools held
at Charlottesville.
Or 4. =. Traynham and DIR. ]. T
Boothe. Of the state BOARD OF Health
have given several practical and In
teresting talks within the past two
weeks on such subjects as Serum
Therapy." preventive Medicine" and
Detection Of Infectious Diseases OF
Children"
spirited debate was held last Sat
urday between the I.anier and the
Stratford Societies on the question Of
Caesar as patroit or as self-seeker
The Judges Miss Cannon, Of Stuart
Hall. stanton, and several gentlemen
from Harrisonburc. decided by n close
vote that tho Stratfords had proved
Caesar to have been moved more by
personal ambition that by love Of
country
Or Waylands civic class afforded
last week an example Of the cduca.
tional value ~ learning by doing
that was especially Timely and inter
esting In view or the recent close vote
on woman suffrage In the Legislature.
The class was divided into two
Iolttical parties. zach held a conven-
ton and adopted a platform made OF
strong piank~ supporting The rights Of
women as viewed from different
standpoints; speeches were made
nominating candidates for all state
Offices; campaign managers were ap-
pointed and party spirit ran high in
halls aud dormitorie&. with the usual
accomraniments of stump speeches
md private eleciIonceriuc
ON the day Of the election voting
was carried ON by printed ballots at
two precincts. after the Judges we're
satisfied THAT each voter had register
cd and had paid poll taxes. past and
present The election resulted IN a
large jority for the advocates ~
equal suffrage. pensions FOR old maids
and bachelors, etc. ~ this writing
both parties arc auutrahlF Teasing to
eethor on hot chocolate and cakes
pnr"l" @@ ~ith the receipts from the
poll taAeA
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-05
UNIVERSITY OF
NORTH CAROLINA

syneeial to The Richmond Yirginian-)
Cfhape, Hill. ~ e.. March 4.
Dr. + e. ae RoUihaC Hamilton, head
Of the Department II history Of the
university of North Carolina, Is now
on a lecture four OF ten days. during
which Or Hamilton is making the
"trip under the auspices 81 the Ameri-
can Association fer international Con-
ealiation, and Win speak on the gen
eral subjert war versus Peace ls
Cancellation Practical He will ad-
dress the International Pohty Clubs
of Vanderbilt University, Sewanee,
University OF South Carolina Tulane,
agnfvarsfty or Louisiana. University OF
Georgia and Davidson College.
The baccalaureate sermon will be
delivered by Bishop James Henry Me
Coy, Birmingham. Alabama, on May
rs. 1918 TO the graduating claSe OF
the university. Bishop Mccoy Is one
OF the most influential men IN tho
religious and social life OF the South.
lie was educated at Southern In
ssltutton. and has devoted his life to
serving the people OF Alabama and
her sister States He secured his Il.
"A and Nj A. at the Southern Univor :
slty, Greensboro. Alabama In 1889
he entered the North Alabama Con
ference OF the Methodist Episcopal
Church, South, and AFTER hoiolng sew
erai pastorships. became editor OF the
Atlanta Christian Advocate. In 1905
he became president OF birmingham
College He was elected bishop May
II. 1910. and Is now president OF the
Epworth League Of the Methodist
Episcopal Church. South. and trustee
Of the Methodist Training School OF
vHsnvfffe, Tenn The university con
ssders Itself fortunate In being anls
10 have Bishop Mccoy take part In this
-easa.osrce.aet4t- exercises
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-05
RADFORD NORMAL

Special 10 The Richmond yirEinian.)
Radford, Va. March A. Professor
! H. Biuford. OF the State Depart
mert of Education. ia spending two
days at the Normal school this week
spea king at TIM chapel hour and to the
Junior and senior classes In regard to
the Standardization of schools and
other problems in connection with the
rural and villHte schools
One of tho most interesting features
Of the Joint Educational Conference
will be the work OF the training
school. In this school the teachers
will see teaching done according to
the best and most approved methods.
One-half day Friday is devoted TO OBJ
gervetlon in the training school.
Mr.. Fairfax Harrison. president OF
the Southern Railroad. and Mr.. II. W
Anderson, n well known attorney ON
Richmond. will deliver addresses in
the Normal school auditorium May
3 This is ono Of a. series OF four
lectures that 's'll he given by these
distinguished gentlement in the State.
The we'll known interest OF these gem
tlenen In all matters connected with
the enrichment OF thu community and
the enlargement Of the lives and OPP
portunttss of the people, will give
much interest to their addresses
Courses for-the- summeF-s ehoo,
have been outlined and the catalof
, ~ the summer quarter will be ready
for distribution at 9 very early date
The grammar school is conducted un-
der the auspices OF the State Board OF
Education and offers academic
courses, regular normal school pro,
fessional courses. review courses foI
thoese preparing for the State ex-
ton for first and second grade
certificate, summer school profess
sional courses for the renewal ana eN-
tension OF certificates.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-05
Baby Week
March 4 to II

inspecting the splendid dis
plays of Spring wearabIcs, es-
pecialIy prepared for wee sma
tots.
Everything from $ m p ! G
bands to the most elaborate
layettes is on exhibit; a va
riety that meets the require
ments of every age, from cX-
treme babyhood up,
Clever styles to make the
dear little ones look their pref
test. Materials and workman
ship 'nnexcelled, and PRICES
c Characters tic of Miller
& Rhoads.
Look first at the beautiful
exhibit of Baby things in o,u
window.
Next, a visit to the depart
ment on the second floor.
Don't miss it.
MILLER & RllOADS.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-05
atlanta poys Volunteer

Atlanta. Ca, March 4--The stu
dents OF one OF the high schools In
this city signifed willingness TO take
up military training voluntarily. at a
lreparednexs discussion recently. and
Informed Governor r.. y. Harris. or
Georgia. who spoke at the meeting,
that Il was their desire 10 train as
reserves for the United States Marine
Corps II the school authorize. sane
lion the movement. the Atlanta Marine
nigh school will ne the first in the
nfte5 States The United states
Marine Corps has no reserves, and, in
time Of war. could have the assistance
~ only one company Of marine militia
rom Massa c fusetts. The students are
delighted al the prospect 81 training
for Soldiers and sailors, too"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-05

snd az Denny street Methodist At
night on Back 90 the Bible"
The Conversational Bible Club VIII
meet in the Z. NJ. c. A. Blue Room
immediately after the mems meeting.
Cenerai-secretary Mckee win lead the
discussion In The Life OF Christ, %
''shail we Cultivate the Larger Life
"A Boys Religion Rev. w. II.
Hutchison, of Highland Park, will
bring "A message OF helpfulness ana
cheer to the Boys Sunday Afternoon
Climb Sunday, March S. at $3.50 r. NJ.
Mr.. Hutchison is n forcefui speaker.
and the boys Of Highland Park say
that he can deliver the goods"
Every boy who is a member IL urged
20 attend. and every boy who is not n
mem Der is cordially invited
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-05
Visit Our Dept. of
Blouses!

However frequent your visits here
there's always e. something new, to
Snappy Spring models are arriving
daily; among them must be yonr
"ideal.' If, however. you re merely
seeking inspiration, or desire to be in
formed here, then, is your opportunity.
A pretty stripe that just arrived is
certain to prove interesting:
It's of nice quality Batiste made
with "full dress" front effect Of
wash organdie, which is neatly en-
broidered in black and white. Other
embellishments consist of organdie
collar; hemstitching and short plaits.
Colors: Rose and Light Blue.
Price, $2.98.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-05
Memorial to Mrs. Wilson.

Atlanta, March IA donation OF
$1,000 from President Wilson to the
Ellen Wilson Memorial. fund be-
ing raised here for awarding scholar
ships to children in mountain sections
Of the South. has been received by
officers Of the memorial.
The Presidents personal check Tor
that amount was enclosed tn letter
from Mrs. Edith Boiling wilson. re-
ouesting that 1t be added TO the
fund.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-05

My sister and I have had six Bihle
classes in our home every week he
sides classes conducted In other
places At a conservative estimate
| have had one hundred people In the
different classes for which | am re-
sponsible besides the nine afternoon
SUNDAY schools that have tp he kept
up. could have had p larger num-
Der but for limited time. Niles
Katherine shannon, Southern Meth
odtst missionary. Hiroshima, Japan.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-05
VIRGINIA CAROLINA SCHOOLS
AND COLLEGES

noke, before the student branch Of the
American Society Of Mechanical En-
gineers Saturday evening. H. r..
Greenwood and H. j. aheffner, of the
Norfolk and Western shops at RoR-
noke, accompanied Mr. Jennelle to
v =. l. and made brief addresses to
the club.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-05

Average loans. Increase si.sSS.oec.
Demand deposits. increase. s2.4Z''
GOO.
Time deposits, decrease. 3l,22S.eoe.
Reserve, decrease. sS.it4,450.
Actual loans. decrease $@6,7SA,aoo.
Net demand deposits, decrease. SO,
s26, 900.
Time deposits. decrease. ss,ise,oee.
Reserve. increase. $2,hel.650.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-05

voyage This ahsolved the United
states government. by whose orders
they were sent back 20 italy.
The Canopic carried cargo of
more than $4,000 tons OF war NUM-
lions.
The third American citizen who
sailed was ". ". Nichols, OF Chi
CaEO
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-05
Special Lot of Taffeta
Petticoats

FULL FLARING MODELS; a large
assortment; plain colors; also fancy
checks and plaids. S298 each. And
they WONDERS!
The famous "Klosfit'' make in all
sizes-for large, medium and small
women. "Samples, so don't expect
to see many of any one kind.
Second Floor.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-05

RIB Ms EVERY
VIII Err E-streaming from
the back of top-tilted Wat
teau" Hats and in bows and
tufts that set high in the air
on Mushroom and Rolling
Turbans: also big. flaring
bows on the Sailors.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-05
Modes Of the moment!

A SPECIAL LOT OF TAFFt,TA.
GEORGETTE and CREPE, DE
CHINE FROCKS is the cause of this
notice, and the price is to be-$19.73.
Smart -the-minute models all
the new spring shades-a splendid as
sortment of them, and some are very
EXTRAORDINARY VALUE!
Sizes range from "a to ~ bust.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-15
DEFAULT FINAL
DOUBLES MATCH
cUMM1NS AND SwAYNE FORFEIT TO
McLAIN AND KNOX OF
PITTSBURGH
Consolation Singles Played Up to Final
Round-one Match In Mixed
Doubles Yesterday.

j E. McLain and Walter Knox. both
of Pittsburgh were declared winners OF
the mems doubles Of the nth annual
open tournament Of the wheeling Tennis
Club, Yesterday, when the final match
was forfeited TO them by Thomas NICK.
Cummins or this city and y. W. SWayne
OF Philadelphia
Cummins. whose Illness following the
hard match in singles on Thursday
caused the postponement of the match 10
Yesterday. wished TO play. but his ply
stefan would not permit 1t. II was
thought he would not be in condition 10
play before next week. 1t was necessary
for Swayne TO return to Philadelphla.
also. so the match was defaulted.
Yesterday. two matches were played
in consolation singles. In the semi
finals. Allen Bowie defeated George Will
son, 6-1. 60. and n: W. Stubbleheld de.
featcd Lewis. 6-1. 60. Stubbleheld ana
Bowie will play the final match today.
In mixed doubles. Miss Eleanor Tay-
lor and Allen Bowie defeated Miss Belle.
VILE and Wright Hugus. SIS, SIS. and
thereby enter the finals. The match be
tween Miss Sarah Jackson and r. E:
Bowie against Mas Frances Ogden and
D. W. Stubblefeld. which was continued
Thursday evening at the end OF Inc
frs, set, which was 1911. was resumed
Yesterday. but was stopped BY rain be
fore the second set was completed. the
winner OF this match will play Miss Az
crctt and Howard Merkel in the semi
final round.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-15
NEWS BRIEFS

II. Rivers was The only offender up
III polio" court yesterday morning. W
on u charge Of being drunk. He was
fined s. and costs.
Fire Marshal Nose ndcIherger has
been asked By the Falrmont fire depart
m"ut tn go 10 the coal city and invcsti-
gate the iir" which destroyed the Far
mont cat glass factory and In" residence
Of the ii"nIIy family, recently.
-i;"Sid"nis Of the East End will make
Il strong appeal To council 10 have the
sidewalks ont their way repaired under
tho coming appropriation.
There We're just lhIrty-nin" deaf hs
recorded IN the city during the month
"t June. tho report Of which was ii!"d
by City Health Commissioner ". {. EtH.
Ter yesterday.
July =" has been SGT for clranin e
the lower basin nj The city r">rrNoir
anil july - AS the day for cleaning the
UPPER basin.
--Judg" Robert NJ Addlcran hold a
sprcial term Of circuit court yesterday
in Wcil$hurg.
-Licut"nant II. O. Charnock. Of the
First West Virginia National 'iUarh
stopped in the city yesterday on his
way TO WcllShurr, He stated that the
state militia needs recruits and needs
them badly.
The wnrkhousc gang worked on the
Island dump Yesterday pattlnc II IN Il
sanitary condition.
--C"unty commissioners dispensed
with i meeting al the court house en-
urely yesterday and continued their
road tours.
due Ia there being no one in the
city who would hcCom" n dog catcher.
there Will b" no appropriation for the
dog pound this year.
Fearing an Ice famine. layC" guam
titles arc being imported by local deal
crs. Th" local factories are unable 10
keep up with hc demand orrasiuncd By
the continued i"rrid weather.
The Wheel linz Tract ion com papV Of
ticlals HAY" announced that extensive
improvements ar" 10 hc made in the
MoundsviIIc \arrowS. between Glendale
and McMcchcn. in the near future.
Superintendent of Schools 6. l..
Citizens predicts ,hnt 10 r~r cent Of the
pupils entering III" Wheeling hiCh school
nest fail will elect 10 take The course
of Spanish.
WHO'S Who in America" is out
again In tho biennial edition nf 1851.
and contains the name Of Charles 4.
McCamic. local attorney. Twelve other
Wrs, NirCinianS. including Governor H..
L. Hatfield. ar" mentioned.
--lark" aud Mullen divisions "f the
Ancient Order Of H!brrn'ars enter
tanned with "A boat excursion last night
aboard tn" Joe Fowler. several hun
drch persons w"r" in Attendance.
-Eurkry" camp. No. f""H. NJ. w. A.
Will give n moonlight excursion This ovc-
nifs on tho Io" Fowler. leaving the local
wharf at -" and Martins Ferry 1T 5
O'clock for Stcuhcnvill".
r. & q. Officer uIlum brought thr"o
men h"fnr" SPUR" WiCkham yesterday.
charging them with dl$urd"rlE conduct.
TEcv were each fined s. and costs.
Wheeling restaurant Keepers threat
on tn do away with bean soup and pork
and beans. The scarcity &C h"an&. they
say, make; it almost impossible 10 get
them at any cost.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-15
AMERICAN RIGHTS
ARE NOT AFFECTED

PETROGEAD. July 14.-Eia London
July 1886 a. MN Statehcnt
yiv1n TO the Associated Press tonight
bv Sercius Sazoncff. minister "t foreign
affairs. the minister declared that Amer
i"an rights are. not harmed by the new
Russo in panese agreement.
The convention just signed. says inc
statement. is the natural devclnpmen'
rc previous conventions conciuHrd 20,
,wccn Russia and Japan in 1907 and
1910 The former expressly mentions
th, "nEa srmcnt of the contracting par
tics to respect the principle of equal or
portunity for trade and industry IN Ch!'
ma and 10 uphold and defend THIS prin-
ciplc. ;. +, fur,
force after the conclusion of the con
vention Of 1916. which has purely
nolitical and conservative ann. SAFE,
guarding and defending Russian ana
Jaranrs.. territory rights and special m
forests in China against foreign aEsFcS'
sion.
The new convention docs not inau-
e,lrat. any policy injurious I" American
rights aud interests any more thhn th'
conventions Of 1907 and 1910. These
two agreements have proved r"rt"|'iE
in accordance with the friendly relations
always entertained between the Inilco
States and Russia.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-15
WESTERN BATTLE
MAY Be TURNING
POINT OF WAR

After tho b:i-icSl preliminary bonn
hardm"at which has preceded any I'M
portant action on the western front. ~"
British armies on the Sonl1nc nave again
swept forward and have captured sew
sra! important German secon! positions
On a front Of four miles the British
have advanced 20 n depth OF a mile ard
have held all positions gained IN spite
Of violent counter attacks.
The strategic Importance Of the iSrit-
iSh successes is marked BY the straight
enlng Of their line In conformity win
that OF the French, VIII" had hIthcrtn
advanced at a much Sreater rate man
their allies The breVlty or the prHllml-
nary bombardmcnt coupled with IN?
statements Of press spondentS at
the front that the British losses were
comparatively small. lend support u
unofficial statements that the German
second line was much less strongly Tor
|, titled than Their first d"icnScS.
on the French portion Of the Sonme
front no action of Importance was re-
corded. but in the French official state
ment for Friday II was announced that
the bombardnent OF German POSITIONS
Of the greatest intensity. This an
nouncamcnt receives additional sIgniil-
canoe, as for more than week the Bel
CLANS have reported persistent ani
aCainS, the German fortihcatonS. These
announcements were similar TO those
made by the British preceding tn" OPEN
ing OF their great offensive and may
possibly indicate that another bis Tor
ward movement hy the entente aliics
nay h.. attempted at the extreme west
ern end of tho battle line,
Another point OF significance in the
days official war reports is thar the
only actions reported m the NerdIn
front were assaults made by the French
These assaults were noted IN the yer
man official statement which made no
claims OF any German offensive action
on the Russian front tho great battle
Of the Stokhnd Is still raging with inc
issue remaining in the balance.