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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-06-21
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commissioner whose social conscience
mot too sensitive to keep MIN from
trading ON the necessity OF his Fellows
81 price manipulations. Because ne
loves girl, however, and because ne
himself comes face to face with star
yation, his better nature is awakened
md he wages successful Datte
against his own colleagues LOT COLI
tructive legislation.
The starvation scene has a strange
counterpart in Lucas private life.
Several years ago Lucas was riding
horseback from Secoro 10 Albu'
oueruue, depending entirely on the
Iafders Of the natives along the road
Tor his meals. A storm came up sud,
denly, fury Of wind and white aikali
dust that blinded both Lucas and his
horse completely. 80,
Losing the main trail, the horse
stumbled and threw his rider, ana
hours later Lucas awoke to find him
self with broken leg and wounded
horse, and the angry red eye OF the set
ting sun just disappearing below the
horizon.
For three days he struggled on, be-
coming fainter by the hour for lack OF
food. He forgot the pain Of his in
Jury, he says, in the frenzied craving
FOR food and when he was finally dis
covered by an indolent Mexican and
s taken to his hut, he consumed all the
beans in the house and begged for
more. With the memory OF such an
adventure as groundwork, it was not
difficult for Lucas to "starve" in
1.-THE Food Gamblers"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-06-21

Big Attraction at Nelson.
"Hypocrites" is being shown at the
Evening star., 1917-10-25
80c1Qt

Castleman. rector of Old Falls Episco-
pal Church. officiating
The church was beautifully decorae-
ed with palms. ferns and white chrys-
anthemums. While the guests were
! assembling musical program was
given by Mrs. Annie Robey Walker, and
Mr.. William Aud. brother of the bride,
sang Because" during the ceremony.
Inc bride, who was given IN mar
rage by her father, was charming in a
gown of duchess satin and tulle, en-
broidered in pearls and with court
train Her veil was held in place by
wreath of orange blossoms. She carried
shower bouquet of bride roses and
| lilies of the valley. The brides attend
ants were gowned in frocks Of pink,
shading from rose to flesh color. They
Wore picture hats of black tullc, trim
med IN pink ostrich tips. and carried
Killarney roses. Mrs. Barbour Hutchi-
son. sister of the bride, and Mrs. Edith
coleman were matrons of honor. Miss
Anna Louise Leigh was maid of honor.
and Miss Rose Curtice, sister of the
groom. and Miss Virginia Wrenn,
bridesmaids
Mr.. Curtice had as his best man DR..
r. l.. Flanagan of Richmond. The ush-
ers We're Messrs Emory Hutchison of
Washington. John Mccarthy of Vienna.
Ralph Chamblin, Ralph Reed. S. F.
tutchison and Ralph Ennis of Hern-
don. \ reception was given at the
home of the brides parents.
Mrs. Aud, mother of the bride. was
gowned in white lace and wore a cor
sage bouquet Of pink roses Mrs. Cur
tice. mother Of the bridegroom, wore
black lace and carried Golden Gate
roses.
Ar. and Mrs. curtice left for we'd
dlng trip to New York and Atlantic
'ity. Mrs. Curticc wearing a smart tai
iored blue serge suit and rose fox furs,
gray hat ana shoes to match.
Among the out-of-town guests were
Mrs Morris Beard of Hardinsburg, KY;
MIS- Helen Raleigh of Princeton, y. J.;
Fey. and Mrs. r. T. Ridgeway of Mar
shall. Va: Or. and Mrs. Rasome. Gen.
H. oden Lake, Mr. and Mrs. f. .. Lake
Of Washington. Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Harrison of Lcesburg. Va.
Evening star., 1917-10-25

Mrs. Sidney S. Lee. wife of Capt Lee,
I. $. NJ. G., who has been visiting her
sister, Mrs L. Bland Williams, at her
apartment in the Weyanoke, Norfolk,
left last week to visit Capt. Lees moth
er. Mrs: Daniel Murray Lee, at her home
at Fredericksburg.
Evening star., 1917-10-25

Mrs. Josephus Daniels left Washing
ton today for Atlanta. Ca, to attend a
meeting of the y. NJ. c. a. war council.
She VIII return next Wednesday.
Evening star., 1917-10-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Nelson Waller
or Front Royal, Va, are guests Of Mr.
and Mrs. \. Waller at their home, 2I36
Wyoming avenue. Their son. Capt s.
Evening star., 1917-10-25
President and Mrs. Wilson Attend
Theater With Family
Party.
Several Women of Cabinet Circle
Leave Washington on
Short Trips.

The President and Mrs. Wilson. ac-
companied by Mr.. and Mrs. Julian
Boiling, occupied the White House box
at keith's Theater last evening.
Evening star., 1917-10-25

Mrs. Baker, wife Of the Secretary of
War. viii leave Washington today for
Wernersylle. Pa where she will re-
main week. Secretary Baker, who is
at Boston, will return tomorrow.
Evening star., 1917-10-25

The Secretary of State and Mrs Lam
sing have as their guest Mrs. Lam
sings niece, Mrs. Deane Edwards of
Seneca Falls. \. Y. Mr.. Edwards is at
Washington doing war work and Mrs
Edwards will remain here about d
week.
Evening star., 1917-10-25

Mrs Thomas Watt Gregory left
Washington this morning for a visit
Of several days with her son, Mr..
Thomas Watt Gregory, jr., who is a
student at Princeton.
Evening star., 1917-10-25

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Evening star., 1917-10-25

Mr. and Mrs. John T.. Larner have as
their guest their daughter. Mrs. Alex
ander Somerville Wotherspoon, who
will remain with them during her hus-
bands absence at sea. Mrs. Wother-
spoon was formerly Miss Margaret
Larner her marriage to Ensign Woth-
erspoon being one of the interesting
events of last June.
Evening star., 1917-10-25

! Maj Cen Joseph f. Kuhn L s. A.,
| in command of the 19th Division of the
National Army. and Mrs. Kuhn We're
the guests of honor at unique recep-
| tion at Camp Meade yesterday after
| noon at 80 O'Clock. when the officers
of the camp were hosts. The general
and Mrs. Kuhn and the hosts received
| in the generals tent, and officers and
their wives from Washington. Balti-
more and elsewhere attended.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-29
OPERATORS SEEK BETTER
CAR DISTRIBUTION

Two hundred soft coal operators of Penn
sylvania conferred in the Bellevue STRAIT
ford today, discussing the Pennsylvania
Railroad fuel supply question. A commit
tee was appointed to confer on the matter
with Vice President w. w. Atterbury. of
the Pennsylvania Railroad. and report back
to the meeting during the day.
The point at issue Is more equitable
distribution of cars for coal shipments The
operators complain that for some time past
the Pennsylvania Railroad has been short
of coal for operating purposes, and as its
contracts with the operators have expired
they are obliged to go into the open market
for their supply and pay much higher prices
than their former contracts called for,
or find some other method. The method
which the operators say they have adopted
Is to allow empty cars to the operators on
the first three working days OF each week
on condition that tho operators supply them
with a certain number of carloads Of coal
during the last three days of each week
This prevents the operators from filling
their contracts with large Industrial plants
that demand deliveries every day in the
week
The object OF the conference is to devise
and decide upon some equitable method of
distribution of cars that will meet the
situation, and while accommodating the
operators and their clients will also give
the railroad an ample supply of coal
lnulNuual operators at the conference
say that the Pennsylvania Railroad is not
the only offender, but that all roads are
carrying out the same program.
Another complaint of the operators is
that coal cars are being used by the rail-
roads for all purposes such as automobile
shipments, etc, and they assert that the
railroads are short in both cars and motive
power. They say that II all the operators
were to work their mines to capacity there
would not be anywhere near enough ears
and locomotives to move the output.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-29
MILK PRICE PROBE ON;
DAIRY ORDERS ADVANCE
Other Dealers Give Notice OF IL
Cent Rate, Despite Loud
Complaint

The first guns in the high cost OF milk
battle in Philadelphia were fred today from
both sides OF the line.
United States Attorney Kane took the
first steps in his investigation into the IN
crease Of the wholesale price from hve ana
onehalf to seven cents a quart, which VIII
bring the retail price from nine to eleven
cents a quart.
And at the Same moment one OF the
largest dairies In the city calmly prepared
notices TO send 10 customers advising them
Of the eleven-cent rate to go into effect
Sunday.
THE investigation will he carried to the
limit" said Mr.. Kane, who added that he
has turned the milk investigation over 10
Major John Handy Hall, Assistant United
States Attorney.
Mr.. Kane was asked II rise in the price
Of milk could be regarded as unpatriotc.
NO" he replied. But any rise at the
present time without due cause ia criminal.
Personally, I do not understand why a
rise is necessary at the present time because
fodder for cows Is much cheaper In the
summer"
Dr. Clyde L. King. of the University Of
Pennsylvania, chairman Of the Tristate Milk
Commission instituted by Governors Brum-
baugh Edge. Of New Jersey and Miller, OF
Delaware, was in conference with Mr.. Kane
this afternoon. Mr.. Kane said that he could
not disclose the nature Of their conversation.
but that a report submitted TO Washington
by the commission would be made public
in a few days After Doctor Kings visit,
Mrs William B, Derr, president Of the
Housewives League, went into Mr.. Kane's
office for a conference.
The farmers. through the Interstate Milk
Producers Association. gave definite notice
that the wholesale price OF milk would go
up Sunday. Retailers let It be tacitly un-
derstood that they would follow with an
advance to eleven cents but statement
today from Scott-Powell's was the first
admission that the retail increase was
actually going into effect in spite OF public
and official comment.
The office Of District Attorney Rotan is
taking no action on the matter, It was
said there today, for the simple reason
that the District Attorney was out Of
town when the news Of the increase first
became known and would not be In town
for several days Nothing, It was said.
would be done in his absence.
While all Philadelphia ia aroused over
the eleven.cent milk raise, Frank Willets
president of the Tristate Milk Producers
Association, that instituted the boost, has
quietly put the situation up to Herbert c,
Hoover, United States Food Administrator
According to Willets beer and milk are
coming to blows. He asserts that dairy
farmers use grains that the brewers have
utilized in making beer and that when the
dry mash comes to the farmers a large
part Of the food value has been taken out
of IT,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-29
COAL PRICE CUT SAVES
$1SO,OOO,OOO A YEAR
Secretary Lane Gets Credit for
Great Benefit to the
People
REDUCTION VOLUNTARY
Means About so Cents Ton Less for
Bituminous at Mines
After July
NeU Maximum Prices
for Soft Coal July 1

Pennsylvania-S3 for mine run;
$3.50 lump, egg, domestic sizes.
West Virginia-Same as Pennsyl-
vania.
Ohio, No. 8 District--Thick vein
Hooking Cambridge, SO for mine
run; $3.50 lump and egg. Thin vein
Hooking, Pomeroy, Crooksville, Co
shocton, Columbiana County, Tus-
carawas County, Amsterdam Berg
holz District, $500 mine run; $3.50
lump, egg.
Massillon District, Jackson County,
Palmyra District-$3.50 mine run,
lump, egg.
Alabama-Cabraba, Black Creek,
50; Pratt, Jaeger, Corona, $3.50;
Big Seam, SO.
Virginia-Same as Pennsylvania.
Kentucky-Same as Pennsylvania.
Illinois and Indiana-$2.75 mine
run; $3.50 for screened, domestic
sizes.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-29

counclls an proposals made the city must b
accepted or rejected within sixty days
This proviso II expected 10 hasten the let
ting OF number OF contracts that are now
hanging FIRE.
To hasten the operation OF the Frankford
elevated contracts for the construction Of
the stations will be made not later than
July 10.
The letter. which Senator McNichoI said
he holds largely responsible for the defeat
OF the Salus bill, was in the hands Of every
member Of the House when the vote was
taken, he declared The circular. issued
by the Pennsylvania Street Railways Asso-
citation, warned that the measure was de-
signed az club over the local street rail-
way company In Philadelphia" but that It's
effects would depreciate the securities OF
every street railway in the State and curtail
their supply Of new capital.
The statment warns that. while the meas
ure applies only 70 Philadelphia, the Stad-
lander bills, passed ut this session Of the
Legislature. extend the power OF building
street railways to cities Of the second class
and that II would be but a step TO extend
IL to all cities. The association points out
the danger to street railway companies Of
the provisions Of the bill that would re-
quire compulsory track connections,
through routes, joint fares and free trans
fers between municipal line and an exist.
ing line.
The men who voted against the bill had
this circular in their hands at the time"
said the Senator. Il am very sorry that
the bill was defeated"
Members Of the House who voted the
bill down also denied that they had been
Influenced by any one. Representative Ed
gar Smith who was a member OF Max
Arons subcommittee and who aided Aron
In his efforts to kill the measure before II
was reported TO the House asserted today
that he had been approached by no one in
respect to the measure. but had merely fol-
lowed his own convictions.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-29
WASHINGTON. June %.


Secretary Of Interior Franklin x. Lane
was generally credited today with saving
the Government and the American people
$1S0,000,Oo0 annually in reduced bituminous
coal production committee, to adopt SINH
lar schedule. This meeting will take place
in about week, after Mr.. Peabody returns
from a short vacation
Operators from soft-coal fields west Of the
Mississippi were to meet with Chairman
Peabody, OF the National Defense Councils
coal production committee, today to adopt
a similar schedule.
Urged by Lane, bituminous coal operators
voluntarily agreed TO cut their present prices
At the mines fifty cents to $3.50 per ton and
to give the Government an additional fifty
cents per ton reduction.
The price Of soft coal to the average home
will vary with freight, retailers profits and
twenty-five cents per ton jobbers' commits
sion, but is expected to equal the reduction
at the mines.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-29
AGED MAN KILLED BY TRAIN
Struck While Taking Home Flowers He
Had Picked for His Family

ASBURY PARK, June 29 -Clutching in
his arms a big bundle OF daisies he had
picked for his family. Beverly w. Turner
seventy-nine, was struck by a train at the
Interlaken crossing this morning and in.
stantly killed. He attempted to hurry across
the track in front OF the train and became
panic c-stricken when he saw the engine
bearing down upon him.
widow and one son, Alvin Turner, Of
Ocean Grove, survive Mr.. Turner. He was
formerly in the theatrical business and had
his home at Haddonheld, N. j.. until he
came TO live here with his son a few months
ago.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-29
Dutch Accept Gesman Ships

AMSTERDAM, June 2s.-The Dutch JOY
fully received the news that the Germans
have consented to give them German ships
for Dutch East Indian ports in return for
the seven Dutch ships that we're torpedoed
in February, They do not attribute this TO
generosity. but rather TO Germany's realiEa-
tion of the fact that no German ships will
return to Germany after the war, as the
Entente will insist on reparation for ships
destroyed in the illegal German submarine
warfare. and II will be better TO allow these
ships TO pass into neutral Dutch hands.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-29
100000 Tent Stakes for Army

NEW YORK, June 29.-The War De-
partment awarded a contract for 1000 900
aluminium tent stakes each stake weighing
two pounds, to the Aluminium Company of
America at "A contract price of $4,000 900.
The company is also making ,000,0 900 can
teens and cups for the United States army
at contract price OF $740,O00.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-29

Of thousand Of dollars IN potatoes High
prices and the supposed shortage existing
for the last few weeks tempted commission
men 10 purchase heavily in hopes Of maxi
ing big profits. Fine weather and ideal crop
conditions in oklahoma and the Southwest
upset their calculations. The price has drop
ped 81 bushel.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-29
Promotions in Fire Department

In general order issued today by the
Department Of Public Safety. announcement,
was made of the following promotions in
the fire department: Lieutsnants to can.
talns, Walter p. Davis, Ernest Langs. VIII.
liam F. Cowden and Edward schwarzkops
Hosemen who become lieutenants are viii
liam Schosser, James A. Mcbride, Albert ID
Bradford. Frank F. Norisi. Joseph Shaft
and James Archibald.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-29
Ganrrene Antitorin Discorered

NEW YORK, June Pa 'gangrene gas
Infection antitoxin which may save thou
sands OF lives for the Allies at the front.
has been discovered by Or. Carroll G. Bull,
OF the Rockefeller Institute for Medical Re-
search, II was announced today large
percentage OF leg and arm amputations
among wounded fighting men is necessitated
by gas gangrene infection. Doctor Bulls
discovery will be sent to France to be tried
ant
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-29
MEN OF NAVY TO BE TAGGED
Method of Identification Adopted by
Department .......

WASHINGTON, June 29-An oval iden-
tifeation tag Of money metal TO be worn on
a wire around the neck, will be issued 10
each oficer and enlisted man OF the navy.
The tags will carry on one side the fnRsF
print OF the wearer, on. the other the name.
date OF enlistment date of birth and rank,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-29
NURsERYMEN END MEETING
American Association Elects officers
at Twenty-second Annual Convention

The American Association Of Nursery
men brought its twenty-second annual con-
vention to a close this afternoon with an
election of officers and executive committee.
The Nurserymen convened at the Hotel
Adelphia
The election resulted as follows Presi-
dent l.. c. stark vice president, ]. r. May
hew secretary and counsel, c. n. Smith
and treasurer j. w. Hill T. b. West, r.
w. Chappn and c. c. Mayhem were chosen
for the executive committee.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-29
Red Cross Nurses Zoo Fnt

WASHINGTON, June 3s.--"Most Red
Cross nurses are too fat. Put them In
training for two 70 six months before YOU
send them to the trenches" This suEEes-
ton came 70 the Council OF National De-
Tense today II is being given serious con
slderatlon."
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-29
$1,000. 600 Corporation for Delaware

DOVER, Del, June 29--The Nyando
Pulp and Paper Corporation. to manufac-
ture wood pulp and paper, was incorporated
here today with n capital stock of $1,000, 900.
lncorporators, f. ID. Buck, NJ. L. Horty and
X. Il. Longheld, Wilmington, Del
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-29
Killed in EpiIeptie Smell

Edward Rattigan. eos Federal street
while driving team at Fourth and Federal
street today, was stricken with an splleptlc
SAg.a UAs killed
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-29
serhIa to Send MIs.IOn 70 II. 8

CORFU, June 29.-Premier Pasltch, Of
Serbia. announced today that the Serbian
Government would shortly send a mission
to Washington TO explain the position OF
Serbia In the war.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-29

Spain to Strengthen Army and Navy
MADRID, June 29.-Spain today took
steps to strengthen all the arms Of national
defense. The order Of the Ministry extends
to both the army and navy
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-29

Spectators Caught in Potatoes
ST. LOUIS, Mo, June 29--Food specu-
ators in st. Louis stand to lose hundreds
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-29

The first request will be for a certificate
Of convenience TO allow the extension OF the
Frankford elevated structure from a point
north OF callowhill street to Arch street as
portion OF the proposed Chestnut street
subway. The second will be a request for
rertincate OF approval TO permit the Chest
nut street subway TO be built This connect
ing link is known TO be favored by several
members Of the state Board who have op-
posed the plan without this link
Ths construction Of the Frankford eIe.
vated, with It's through connection to the
Darby elevated by the Chestnut street sub.
way. would give the city more than sixteen
miles OF lines. The Darby line is four and
1ue-haf miles in length; the Frankford, nine
mites. and the subway under Chestnut street
INt miles. OF the proposed Frankford IL"
1H|y lye miles are completed.
me Mayor ami Director TwininE have
4||p decided 70 advertise Monday for bids
f1I the construction. OF concrete track
|o1ts for the Frankford elevated from
|1||oRhlu street 10 Indiana avenue and
'||1 Indiana avenue 70 Dyre street IN
1nhIprd These bids will be opened July
and me work win be rushed a. fast AZ
||'s|1|e upfer a bin passed yesterday BY
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-29
aUARTERMASTER RESERVE CORPS

]. Glenn Baker, %. Donora, Pa.
James c. Crumlish 22. Pennsgroye, N. J.
Joseph A, Clavin, %, 1924 s. 27th st,
John A, McGarvey. 81, care of James B. Bonner
manager OF sales Carr Carnegie Steel Co, Phila
Thomas J. Mcdonnell, %, 24l4 Carpenter st.
Frank IL MonaEhan' %, Wilmington, Del
Stephen F. Stewart, %, Wilmington, Del
qsorse + ProeStoTj 25s il25 49, Green st,
Edwin NJ. wentz %, Norrlstown, Pa.
Peter J. Connors. 90, 2S40 Reed st.
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
Henry Louis Hail, 25, Marion. Nd
Redmond o HarA, Al, 2922 Tasker st
William Burland Williams, 81 2l4l S. Gath ct
William Edward Howell, 20, Wharton, N. j.
SECOND PENNA FIELD ARTILLERY
William W. Gunnis, 81 5l26 Funston at
Joseph A. Hayes. 20. 1b1s w, Dauphin at.
9eorss Mooney is eoi Honman q.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-02-28
SHERMAN BILLINGSLEY IS CALLED

Sherman Billinasley. young
est of the four brothers en-
tangled in the federal net. is on
his way from Oklahoma City to
take a mysterious part In the
booze-araft cases when they
come TO trial before Judge Net
erer Tuesday.
Altho only 10 years OF age,
he was in the limelight during
several OF the BllllnqsIcy
clashes with the police. but left
the city before the federal in
dietments we're returned against
Logan, Fred and Ora.
That Sherman will Join them a,
n witness for the government Il
the general belief here.
Elated at Powers Arrest
Just what testimony he win fur
nish against Mayor GIN, eX-Sherif
Hodge. Chief Rockingham or tn,
four indicted city detectives. Is no
definitely known outside the dis
trict attorneys office.
Members of the federal prose
cutting corps were elated Wednes
day over the arrest of Police In
spector Powers on bribery charges
They believe that will strengthen
their case against the city ant