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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-26
new COAL COMPANY
TO ORGANIZE SOON
Will Have Organization Meeting With
in Few Days, According To Men,
Der Of Company

The Buffalo Standard Coal Com.
pany, which recently received a certlf-
icate OF incorporation from the secre-
tary of state, will meet for organlza-
ton within the next week or ten days,
! according to q member Of the ne"
company last night.
Immediately following the meeting
for organization, the company plans
to commence operations. They have
under lease about 1000 acres of Pitts
burgh vein coal in Brooke county cas-.
Of Wellsburg. It is considered the
most valuable of the entire section,
and by those who are closely ident-
fled with the situation, the compan!
! is practically assured Of success.
A subsidiary to the Buffalo Stand
ard Coal company is the Standard
Building company, organized by prac.
tically the same men. 1t is planned
to construct model village in con-
nection with the mining operations TO.
the employees of the company. The
village will be constructed on a. tract
one-quarter of mile square. Tene-
nent buildings for the employees ar'
to be constructed. A general meeting
hall will be builded. This viii be used
for the recreation of the employees as
well as for other purposes.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-26
Personals and Briefs.

| Mr. and Mrs. John Dudley and laugh
! ter, Sarah. were the dinner guests Of Mr..
and Mrs. John Fnrncy of the Island yes
tcrday.
! Mr.. and Mrs. w. P. Higgins and sons,
, Arthur und Eugene Of Cleveland, are
spending the holidays with Mr.. and Mrs.
Edward Wight.
Mr.. and Mrs. George P. Klett and
daughter, Eleanor, spent Christmas with
Mrs Katherine Kfett Of the Island.
; Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Tyler. Jr., were the
! Christmas guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
Schenk of Woodsdale.
Mrs. F. r. Picrdon and children.
/ Arthur and Edith and Mrs. H. a. Rob-
| insou Of Wellsburg. will visit Warwood
Mr.. and Mrs. George Hoffman, Of
Pittsburgh. spent Christmas with their
mother Mrs. Anna Hoffman, Of Ohio
avenue.
Hurry Kraft has returned to Cleveland
after q pleasant visit with his sister.
Mrs Harry Stroebcl.
Mr.. and Mrs. K. c. Darrah Of Wood
lawn, were visitors ct the Wright home
yesterday
Miss Emma Kraft, teacher in the Pet
/ ers Run school. is spending the holidays
: with her sister. Mrs. Harry Stroebel
| Richard Weistling and Raymond Hig-
! gins Of the Naval Academy. Annapolis,
. Md, who spent Christmas with Mr.. and
Mrs. J. NJ. Weistling returned last
night, to resume their studies.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-26

Braddock, Pa. and went to that place
yesterday to take him with bail piece
and capias. Enlisting the aid Of Brad
dock policeman, Ettinger entered the
house where he had located his mail
Molarski's attention was called to the
detective by woman who shouted to
him to Jump. Molarski did jump out
window, and landed in the arms Of the
Braddock policeman.
After he was captured, Molarski made
no objection to returning to wheeling
without reQuisition papers.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-26
STRANGE NEGROES
BUY MANY PISTOLS
Police Fear Outbreaks May Occur Among
Colored workmen Colo
nixed Here.

The attention Of ;hc police depart
ment has been called 10 the fact that
many Of the strange negroes brought
10 Wheeling and vicinity to work on
some Of the hg construction JOBS are
purchasing many rerolvers. One pawn
shop IS said 10 have sold nine revolVers
to strange negroes just before Christ
mas.
With great numbers Of these negroes
colonized together in or near the city
the police officials fear that there may
and plain clothes men are carefully
scrutinlzing everyone for bullying hip
DOckntS.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-26
WARW00D
Mudca1 tonight.

This evening in the Christian chuTcn
the Biddle Concert Company Will give
q musical which promises 10 pc Tare
treat The program which will be en-
tirely featured by this talented family,
solos. as we'll as vocal numbers, and a
humorous sketch. which will no DOUBT
delight all those in attendance: inc con-
cert is In charge Of Frank Biddle not
ed basso, and graduate Of the Cincinnati
college Of music.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-26
FOR BETTER ROADS

The next Legislature. which meets IN
January. will be urged to establish
State road aid and in this way State
Road Engineer 4. D. Williams hopes to
see carried out his pct project of con-
Meeting all the county seats with good
roads. II will require the building OF
4 200 miles of roads. 1t il proposed
that tho 5000. Hn0 annually derived from
automobile Iicens" taxes DC included in
tho State aid fund.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-26
TO OPEN RESTAURANT
Charles Anlten About Ready With Up
to-Date Eeating Rouse on
Min Street.

Charles Amien announced last even
Ing that he will be ready to open his
new restaurant at 21l3 Main street
Wednesday morning. The rooms to be
occupied by the restaurant have been
put in frst-class condition and COM
plete of new and up-to-date restaurant
fixtures has been Installed.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-26

This morning at 10 o'clock in the FAM
fly home. 506 Ohio avenue funeral SER
vices will be held for Mrs. Nina Meyers.
wife Of G. C. Meyers. whose death oc-
Cured on Friday.
Rev. +. E. Brininstool Of the Baptist
church, Of Wheeling, will have charge of
the services. and interment will be in
Greenwood cemetery.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-26
American Guaranteed Paint
At Factory Price
Moore Brothers, Warwood. W. Va
Dinner Party.

Last evening at her home on Rlchland
avenue Mrs. John Hefner entertained O
few of her friends with a very attrac-
lively appointed dinner. The home pre-
scented q festive appearance, and AN the
appointments were a suggestion OF the
happy season Of the year.
Covers were laid for the following:
Misses Stella, Alice and Alma Heffner,
Howard Heffner. Mrs. Bertha Flanagan.
Messrs. and Mesdames Bart Fowler. Of
Bethany; G. R kronejaegcr, John Heff-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-26
A1oha 7amma Tan.

One Of the most interesting social at
fairs Of the Now Year. will be the dance
to be given by the Alpha Gamma Tau.s
on Thursday, January 4th. in Lasch's
hall. Elaborate preparations are being
made for this holiday affair which will
surpass any Of their former events.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-26
.THRO UGH CAR SCHEDULE
wARwoop BENWooD
BENWOOE
WARWOOD
NORTH BOUND.

NORTH AOuh0.
From BENwoODi
Daily except Sunday-5:16 a 10.
and every fifteen minutes Thereafter
until 1900 midnight. except thar
i1;f5 D. m. car goes to First streee
only, Cars leaving at 1910 ano AZ:So
a m. 70 to Tenth street only.
Sunday only-6:00 q M. 6:S0 g. m.'
1900 q. M, 7.30 a. m, and every h1teen
minutes thereafter. the schedule from
then on being the same as week oaS'
FROM TENTH STREET:
Daily except Sunday-4:So q. m.
and every fifteen minutes thereats1
until 1900 midnight. Last car, 1Z:3V
a IN, 1916 car TO First street only.
Sunday only-5:15. 5:46. 6:16, $3.50,
700, 7.30, 500 a. M, and every h1teen
minutes thereafter. The schedule
from then on being the same as week
day.
FROM wARWooD:
Daily except Sunday-4:53 O. m.
and every fifteen minutes thereafter
until 1887 p. m.--Iast car TO Ben
wood Cars leaving at 1858 p. M.
1908, 1928 and 1858 go to Tenth
street only. Cars leave Warwood Tor
First street only at 1:23 g. m.
Sunday only-6:3S. sos. 6:S8. $50,
1923. 1888. 1863 and 1923 O. m. and
every fifteen minutes Thereafter. the
schedule from then on being same as
week day.
WHEELING TRACTION COMPANY.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-26
Family Reunion.

On Thursday at their home on RICH
land avenue, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Welshans will entertain the members OF
tho Gordon family In q most attractive
manner. The affair will be in the nature
of a family reunion, and will be one OF
the most enjoyable affairs Of the week
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-26
HOLIDAY AT PRISON !.
Christmas Celebrated In Happy 1aA111
1t State Prison Ysstsrday-oys.
ter Dinner Served II;

doS tnr the Inmates Of the state nanl.,
te tent at Moundsvilis. ~ shops sY..
nenIed operations throughout the ~
and all was merriment behind the gny;
White was most lerllent with the "boya,
giving them all kinds Of PRIVILEGES on
The Shristmas holiday. Hundreds QIt
pounds OF candy and nuts were dictftp.
uted among the prisoners, "n me m 1n
the Christmas tide was made msrf1eF
for those who received boxes OF gooo!
things to eat from home and preseno
from friends and relatives, ana nunorooS
morning.
nual oyster dinner. &:
South Africa's maize crop is expect.
ed TO fall far short Of the normal yield.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-26

IT put my faith in the wisdom Of the
plain people," said the statesman.
Yes" replied Senator Sorghum. Tho
wisdom Of the plain people Is all right.
The only thing fear is that some Of
them are getting so that thoy know too
much."-Washington Star.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-26
NICE GIFT FOR CHIEF
Police Forc~ Return Compliments OF thu
Season to Chat Tom Lsyl4nd.

Grateful to Chief Tom Leyland for
the Christmas gifts each member or the
the police officers all Clipped In to
purchase a nice gift for their chief. and
yesterday he was presented with one Of
the finest meerschaum pipes to be found
in the city. Chief Leyland could n nO
toys a good pipe moro than does he,
a few days before Christmas. Chief
Leyland presented each man In the de-
partment with fine pair OF suspenders.
Now. that Is the kind Of movie
like. It's educational"
"Just so. +. may meet vampire
how to protect myself" -Birminghanl
Age-Herald.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-26
The Remaining
Store

By the term Holiday Store"
is meant the 3rd floor Christ
mas store devoted in it's en-
tirety to the proper displayof
Holiday gift merch andise.
Everything from the simple
little toy to the handsome
lamps and costly ornaments
will be disposed Of quickly,
surely at 50 cents on the dol
lar. (This morning at 81
Evening star., 1916-12-24
RAILROAD TRAVEL HEAVY.
All Records, Except Inauguration
Times, Are Broken.

Holiday travel On the railroads is said
to be breaking all records. short of in
auguration times. All day yesterday and
last evening the Union station was
thronged with thousands of passengers
coming and going. Nearly all trains were
late in arriving. even the fast express
trains from the east being from one to
two hours late, while some of the west
ern and southern trains were as much as
four hours late.
Many trains ran in two sections Of nine
to eleven cars each, and parlor and sleep
ing car accommodations were taxed
while bread lines at the entrances of
the dining cars gave witness to the diff
Guilty in serving the hungry passengers.
Crowds OF citizens gathered at the
gates Of the Union station to greet in
coming friends and the guards had diff
Guilty in clearing passage for the arrivals
as friends crowded forward TO meet them
Traffic was very heavy on the southern
lines, outbound, especially on the trains
stopping at nearby Virginia stations
The New ork papers usually dstribut-
ed here before O'Clock did not arrive
until nearly in the afternoon yesterday.
The Baltimore yards were said TO have
been badly cOngested and to have con-
tributed to the delay of south bound
trains.
Evening star., 1916-12-24
MISSIONS TO BRING CHEER.
Many of Poor Children of Capital
to Be Entertained.

Many of the poor children of the
city will receive special attention at
the missions tomorrow. The Gospel
Mission will give Christmas celebra-
ton in the afternoon from to 4
o'clock, while the Central Union Mis-
sion will have its Christmas enter
tainment for the children In the even
ing at 1880 o'clock. The Salvation
Army had two children's celebrat tions
yesterday. one at the Cosmos Theater
for the white children and at the How
ard Theater for the coIored children.
In addition to the children's celebra-
tions, the two missions will serve a
Christmas dinner to every hungry man,
woman or child who applies. The
roast pork dinners will be served at
the Gospel Mission. beginning at 12
O'Clock, and at the Central Union Mis-
sion. beginning at l o'clock. Preceding
the dinner at the Central Union Mission
services will be conducted by DR.. E.
E. Richardson. Services at the Gospel
Mission will be held in the evening.
About 500 children are to be enter
tanned at each of the two Christmas
celebrations. There will be presents of
toys. Christmas sweets and clothes for
all of the children who attend.
Evening star., 1916-12-24
SECRET PLANS ON FOOT
TO TRAP" SANTA CLAUS

Santa Claus had better beware tonight!
Secret plans are on foot to trap him.
1t was on a car last night on the way
to Takoma Park that a brave and bold
youngster contided his plans to a wearer
of Uncle Sans blue with whom he had
struck up one of those charming tenn
porary acquaintances.
I'm going to bed early, said the
youngster, "and sleep near the window,
so when l hear the bells of Santa Claus
reindeer / can wake up and go down.
stairs. When Santa Claus gets inside
the door I'm going to lock it and light
,he lights and see him. Maybe he will
give me some extra presents to let him
CO."
"gut what If he comes by aeroplane
and gets into the house by way of the
chimney" asked the soldier.
Il don't know anything about any
aeroplane." replied the youngster.
"And if he comes down the chimney he
will land in the furnace, where my
father keeps hot fire.
For this once soldier of Uncle
Sans army was routed. so he turned
the talk to other channels.
But there's the plot, Santa. Be-
warei
Evening star., 1916-12-24
WALL STREET A MYSTERY"
Secretary Lansing Says He Knows
Nothing About Stocks.

An investigation into the charge con-
tained in the resolution offered by Rep
resentative Wood of Indiana in the
House Friday, raising the question
whether any government officials prof
tied through stock speculations as a re-
suit Of the two statements on the
Presidents peace note. would be well
coined by the State Department, said
Secretary Lansing yesterday. He add
ed:
Il don't know much about this resolu-
ton, but If there is the slightest doubt
about the two statements issued by me
] should welcome an investigation to
remove it Personally l don't know
anything about stocks and should not
know how to speculate If I wanted to-
Wall street always has been mystery
to me"
Counselor Polk said:
IF such charge is being pressed
In good faith II ought TO be investi-
gated without delay. Officials of the
department would welcome it,"
Evening star., 1916-12-24
BIG BUSINESS RECORD.
Express Companies Almost Swamped
by Bulk Of Christmas Shipments.

The business Of the express companies
for the past week has been so grea, that
their workers have almost been swamped
# was declared by an official of one of
the big companies last night
The prohibition laws In several of the
eouthern states have resulted iri a big in
crease in shipments of express packages
It was stated Thousands of wet goods
packages have been sent out Of Wash
fngton IN the past few days into Vfr-
einia, West Virginia and the Carolinas
ITS a big Christmas" said an official
OF one Of the companies. He said the
shipments this year are exceedingly
large.
The railroad trains have been DELAYED
through heavy traffic and storms and so
many of the shipments have been with
held unul the last moment. Every er-
FORT Is being made by the express com
panies. however. to get the packages to
the coDslSnees in time FOR Christmas
Evening star., 1916-12-24
PRICE OF OYSTERS JUMP.
Only About 600 Bushels at Wharves
for Sunday,

Two vessels with oysters from the
lower river reached the oyster wharf
yesterday. but late last night It was
stated at the wharf that here were
only about $40 bushels left aboard yes-
sells and they were in good demand In
consequence of the scarcity prices have
been advancing for several days and
yesterday good stock sold at from 70
cents to 81 bushel. The tug James
o. Carter left here yesterday afternoon
for the lower river after an OYSTER
laden vessel at Colonial Beach and
while down the river she may pick up
other vessels. She will arrive here with
her tow some time this morning.
Oysters are reported scarce on the
dredging grounds and with buy boats
from Baltimore and other markets bid
ding for the oysters caught prices on
the oyster grounds have been forced up
higher than they have been in a number
Of years.
Evening star., 1916-12-24
BASKETS
WILL co OUT TODAY
Santa Claus Girl to Start Distrlbu-
ton to Twenty-Seven Needy
Families at 3 O'Clock.

"Beginning at o'clock this after
noon Washington's Santa Claus Girl
will go on her rounds to deliver bas-
kets of clothes, toys, etc, to twenty
seven families of the city which are
in need This will be the third Christ
mas that the Santa Claus Girl, out OF
the kindness of her heart and with the
assistance of generous Washington
ians. has brought Christina cheer to
hundreds who otherwise would go with
out
Hundreds is correct, because in the
twenty-seven families there are 106 chill
dren, While the Santa Claus girl this
season has made relief work the main
point of her giving, she has not for
gotten toys, and each of the children
will receive one.
The thirty dolls the Santa Claus girl
called for yesterday through The Star
were all contributed by those who read
the appeal and so this afternon thirty
little girls will get dolls
Needs Aid in Distribution.
Persons wishing to assist the Santa
Claus Girl in the distribution this aft
ernoon are requested to drive up in
their automobiles about o'clock to the
Woodwork apartment, 10th and NJ
streets northwest. The Santa Claus
Girl will be found in apartment 2o2
Just about ready to start out on her
rounds, and if you come early enough
you may be lucky enough to get to
help.
The Santa Claus Girl personally will
distribute six Christmas dinners, in
addition to other dinners provided by
contributors Every cent of money the
Santa Claus Girl has received from con-
tributors goes to the needy whom she
is helping.
Evening star., 1916-12-24
sAKS g. CO.'S ANNUAL TREAT.
Distribution of Overcoats Tomorrow
With 100 Bows As Benefciaries.

One hundred little boys who know
little Of the joys of warm clothing will
be made happy tomorrow when they
will be fitted out with nice. big over
coats by Saks & Co. The distribution
will be made at 10 o'clock In the morn
ing. when all of the boys supplied with
tickets by Investigators. who passed
on the merits of the cases, will be ad-
mitted to the store.
Clerks Will be on hand to see that
every one of them receives a good fit
The custom of distributing overcoats
on Christmas has been carried on by
this firm for thirty-three years.
Evening star., 1916-12-24

Gilbert H. Grosvenor. James NJ. Green.
A H. Gregory. w. T. Galliher. Charles
B. Howe, Beale r. Howard. DIR. William
$. Harlan, Robert N. Harper. Frank J.
Hogan, W. D. Hoover. p. j. Haltigan.
Clarence P. King. Col. c. R. Krauthor.
A. Lisner. Wharton E. Lester. A II.
Mckay. ]. r. Marshall. II. h. r. Macfar-
land. p. T. Moran. O. p. Metzerott,
Frank B. Noyes. Theodore w. Noyes.
G. N. Odell. James L. Parsons. Ord
Preston. J. w. Pilling. Myron NJ
Parker. Myron NJ Parker, Jr.. Howard
r. Reside. Cuno II. Rudolph. Jus
tice Charles NJ Robb, Samuel Ross.
DR.. Charles w. Richardson, E !.
Stellwagen. r. F. Saul. ]. II. Small
Charles S. Smith. George Oakley
Totten. 1r.. George Truesdell. Corcoran
Thorn, A. S. Worthington, George W.
White. Joseph i. Weller and William
Williams.
Evening star., 1916-12-24
|PETW0RTH RESIDENTS
ATA CHRISTMAS FETE
Community Celebration of Annual
Holiday Period in M. E.
Church Gymnasium.

More than 500 residents of Petworth
tree celebration held in the new Pet
worth NJ. E. Church gymnasium. New
Hampshire avenue and Grant Circle
northwest, last night.
Following the rendition OF a selection
by an orchestra and a song by the
audience all the lights in the hall were
switched off. and after a moments
darkness ninety-six miniature incan-
descent lamps Of various colors on the
hfteen-foot tree were lighted A joint
choir Of all the Petworth churches sang
carol by the light of the tree, after
which Rev. G. Ellis Williams, pastor of
the church, delivered the invocation.
Address by C. ]. James.
The significance of the birth of
Christ and it's influence on the march
Of civilization formed the theme of an
address by C. j. James. president of the
Petworth Citizens Association. Mr..
James urged that there be a better fol-
lowing of the teachings of Christ
A junior choir from all the Petworth
churches sang Silent Night" after which
Mrs. Minnie Hoch Smith gave several
trombone selections. A Surprise" un-
der the direction of Jesse c. Suter
really surprised every one, including 2
Mr.. Suter. when it failed to surprise.
Closing Exercises.
At the conclusion of the exercises the
beautiful tree given by Samuel A. Mooers
was presented to DR.. Williams. The af-
fair was closed with a get together of
all present.
Arthur G. Cole. chairman of the enter
tainment committee Of the Petworth
CitiZens Association, under whose aus
pces the event was held, presided and
conducted the exercises
Evening star., 1916-12-24
PRESIDENT GRANTS CHRISTMAS PARDONS;
DIRECTS SPEEDY RELEASE OF PRISONERS

President Wilson yesterday gave Christmas pardons to two
federal prisoners and directed the Department of Justice to
pedte their release they might spend with their
families In the ordinary of procedure the would
not have been acted upon for several weeks.
word picture of three small children whose mother died
while the husband and father prison moved the President
guilty of engaging the retail liquor business without paying
tax and sentenced to three months in Jail.
The other prisoner ordered released was Lillian Mnon of
Georgia, convicted Edgewater N J., of persuang to
embez money from bank She sentenced to two
the pentenay but the President acted the ground that
had never been proved that she had part the embeement