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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-05-01
TEN WAR SPIES
TAKEN IN N. VA
Special rlsrIirh To- the :.rrciI!Sc"ccr.

Special uispLirit ln ihc :.,rrIsc.ccr
CINCINNATI, o., April 20.
According 10 information received
by W. Y. Cartwright, vice prrsi-
denl Of the Union Gas d Electric
Company Of this city. subsidiary
Of the Columbus Gas Company
Of Huntington. ". Va. ten mon.
alleged war spies, are under de-
tcnrinn and surveillance in West
Virginia towns on account Of their
taking photographs Of various
pip" line pumping stations and gas
wells in West Virginia, and sccur-
ing data in regard 10 Various pipe
lines OF the Columbia Gas Com
pany and other associate West
Virginia companies.
Vice President Cart wright
states .ln-niEht that he is advised
by tho postmaster at Branchland,
VI. Va. that another man. sup
posed 10 hc Il Russian. escaped
from his custody at Branchland
in an automobile. and is in hiding
near Huntington. ". Va
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-05-01
HEAVY CASUALTIES
FOR THE CANUCKS

OTTAWA, April 3O.-The Canadian
casualty list issued to-day includes
two Americans killed in action: !
G.. H. Muir, Idaho Falls, Idaho, and
T. Lawson. 112th street, South Chica'
20. both infantrymen.
Total Canadian casualties since
April s number 1908.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-05-01

NEW YORK. April 30.-Colonel
Theodore Roosevelt. upon his re-
turn here from Chicago, today de-
clared he hoped, as Marshal Joffre
had urged. that the people in this
country would realize the neces-
sity for sending without delay an
American force TO the French
front
ITO keep all our men here being
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-05-01
WESTERN MARYLAND GAINS CONTROL OF
W.&L E.; LINE TO CHICAGO MAY FOLLOW
Ipation That an Alliance May Be Forthcoming With the
Wheeling, Ohio & Eastern, Independent Coke-held
Line Now About to Be Constructed.

The news that the Wheeling Il
Lake Erie railroad has been made
a part of the Western Maryland
system. or will soon become a
part of 1t. was learned yesterday
with the greatest interest IN
Wheeling. Several years ago the
two roads were lined up together
in the old Joseph Ramsey Wabash
syndicate, but when opposition OF
the Pennsylvania and Baltimore
& Ohio forced Ramsey's schemes
10 the bad after Il line had been
built into Pittsburgh from a juno
ton with the Wheeling 4 Lake
Eric road in eastern Ohio. both
the Western Maryland and the
Wheeling l. Lake Erie resumed
their former independence OF eacn
other.
Since then. under Rockefeller
control. the Western Maryland
has made great strides in lts
Maryland and West Virginia field.
The Wheeling & Lake Erie. on
the other hand. has encountered
innumerable troubles. and is just
now being taken hold OF in re-
organization after being IN the
hands Of receivers for several
years. In the meantime the Wa
bash lines at Pittsburgh were re-
organized into the Pittsburgh i
West Virginia.
There is a possibility that the
newly organized Wheeling. OHIO
l. Eastern railroad. formed by
Wheeling men for the purpose VI
putting through a short line 10
the Western Pennsylvania coklnE
coal fields from this city. VIII pc
aligned with the new western
Maryland.Wheeling 4 Lake Erie
system. II is known that the
Western Maryland has had It's
eve on this small independent line
small in mileage but OF indispen-
sible Importance 10 Wheeling
supremacy as one Of the most ad-
vantageous' points in the world Tor
the fabrication Of iron and steel.
This road could be used as link
of the through east and west line
now proposed, IN preference 70
the route via Pittsburgh. and WIN
Il considerable lesser mileage. \
new bridge across the ONO river
at this Point 10 connect the Wheel-
ing, Ohio & Eastern and the main
line of the Wheeling & Lake Erie
at Martins Ferry would be neces-
sary. if the Wheeling route were
found preferable TO that via Pits
burgh. The reason for thlS Is
that the Pennsylvania now con-
trolls the Terminal bridge.
Developments in the big ran,
road plans now in the making Will
he followed here with the. great
est interest.
NEW YORK, April .30.---Cc~7trol
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-05-01
German Would Kill ;.
Sons Who Will Fight
Against Father|and
Special Dispatch to she InteIllrencer.

Sleclal DIs9at"h @ thc InteIIcencet
cLARks5.uRG. w. Va, April
ao.-FederaI authorities Were to-
day appealed toby the town Off
GERS Of Broad Oaks, who put
Frank Schoenbereer. d German
resident, in Jail today, for the
third time, under charge Of
threatening to kill his TWO sons
because they will have to be
drafted into the American army
and fight against the German
army, in which he has two broth
ers. It is sought to have the. man
interned. as physicians declaF he
is sane
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-05-01
GREAT THRUST
. BY THE FRENCH
SENDS TEUT0NS
BACK PELLMELL
NEW OFFENSIVE IN
CHAMPAGNE REGION
Many Fortified Trenches Of
the Teutons Taken by
the Gauls.

The expected battle in the
Champagne region OF France, fol-
lowing days of acute gun prepara-
tion by the French forces which
was answered almost shot for
shot by the Germans, at last has
broken. Seemingly synchronizing
II with the somewhat lessened
activity on the part of the Brit
ish against the Germans on the
Arras front, the French, Monday,
eastward from Rheims, launched
an attack over front Of about
four miles from the south OF
Beine 10 the east of Montcarnillet
man trenches.
Delivered at midday the often
sive was swift and sharp, and at
Its conclusion the French line had
been driven forward into territory
previously occupied by the enemy
TO depths ranging relatively from
500 to 1000 yards. simultaneously
to the eastward a thrust by the
French northeast OF Monthaut
netted them a gain Of about two
thirds OF mile and placed them
virtually astride the Moronvil-
lierS-Nauroy road.
That the fighting in this region
has not yet been brought to
conclusion is indicated by the Of
fetal statement Of the Paris war
Office, which announces that artil-
lery duels of violence are still
going on. There also has been a
continuation CT the great artillery
activity from St. Quentin to the
Disc and along the Chemin-des-
Danes, northeast of scissors.
Little news concerning the situ-
alton along the front from Lens
10 ST. Quentin, where the British
for several weeks have made nota-
BILE gains, has been given in tho
latest official communications.
The London war ONCE. Monday
night, merely mentioned the, re-
pulse of a German attack east tof
Arras. between Monchy-le-PreuI
and the Scarpe river. The Berlin
communication dismisses the Ar
ras sector with the assertion that
Monday saw only artillery engage
ments Of varying intensity, but it
goes to considerable extent into
description of the sanguinary en-
gagements Of Saturday at Oppy.
which it Is asserted still remaiJ s
in German hands, and north of re
Douai-Arras road. The British
casualties in this fighting are de-
clared to have been more than six
thousand. while more than 1000
prisoners and 40 machine guns
were captured and ten tanks"
were destroyed.
The airmen Of all the belliger-
ents continue 10 carry out spectac-
ular battles in the air and bomb
dropping exploits behind the fight
ing lines. Many gallant fighters
on both sides have been brought
10 earth in aerial fights. Berlin
claims for one Of her fghting avi-
ators a total Of So aircraft shot
down since the commencement OF
the war.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-05-01

who oppose the raising imme-
diately of some divisions of vol
unteers" for such service will be
reppdiaring the advice of Marshal
Jnffrr. will be voting against
speedy and efficient action by the
United States, AMI will be endeav-
oring 10 the extent Of their action
TO make this Il paper war--a war
in which we make speeches and
let The other men do the fighting"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-05-01
Bic FIRE RACES
At RACE TRACK

BALTIMORE, May l / Il. m.l-FiTe
',broke out shortly after midnight in
the stables Of the Pimlico race track
the spring meet of which was TO have
begun this lTue$dayl afternoon. ~
large number of valuable horses are
uartered there. The fire has moi
|een checked
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-05-01
Che Baby

/ am the baby.
am the youngest Institution in the world - and the
oldest.
The earth is my Heritage when come into being and
wheu leave it the generation OF babies.
Nv mission is 10 leave the earth better place than
found it.
With my million little brothers and sisters do this,
il the world docs not impose too many handirapS.
Now need pure milk and fresh air and play.
When a Httlc older shall need good schools III
which to learn the lessons Of life
| live laugh, love- work and play.
hear good music read good books see beautiful
pictures.
want to build houses and roads railroads and cities
want to walk the woods bathc in the waters and play
in the
| am yesterday today and tomorrow.
II YOU will make my way easy now, will help YOU when
grow up.
am your hope.
am the baby
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-05-01
mir: WILSON ACCEPTS
G. A. r. INVITATION

WASHINGTON, April 80. -- Prcsi,
dent Wilson today accepted an inrt
tation from the Grand Army of the
Republic to deliver an address at the
Memorial day exercises al Arlington
national cemClerY.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-05-01

PARIS. April 30.-In a powerful at
tack to-day In the Champagne region
the French troops captured several
fortified lines Of trenches In the neigh.
borhood Of Montcarnillet to depth OF
500 10 1000 metres, according to the
war office report issued tonight.
COPENHAGEN, April 80. via Lon
don. 4:30 p. m.--No Berlin newspapers
have arrived here for two days. Such
stoppages are often preliminary to i'm
nortani military developments.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-05-01

NEW YORK, April .30.--zCcc7trol OF
the Wheeling & Lake Erie railroad
has passed into the hands OF the
Rockefeller interests, it was, an,
here today. The. road has
been purchased in behalf of the West
ern Maryland Railroad company,
owned by the Rockefeller interests,
Continued on Page Ten-)
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-05-01
THE WEATHER.

WASHINGTON, April ao.-I orecast.
West Virginia, Ohio and Western
Pennsylyania-Showe followed by
clearing and cooler Tuesday; Wednesday
fair.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-11-07
10 CENT "CASCARETS"
BEST LAXATIVE FOR
LIVER AND BOWELS
DoN's STAY coNsTIPATEp, HEAD
ACHY, BILIOUS, WITH BREATH
BAD OR STOMACH SOUR.

No odds how bad your liver, stom-
ach or bowels; how much your head
aches. how miserable and uncomfort-
able you are from "a cold, constipa-
ton, Indigestion, biliousness and slug
gish bowels-you always get relief
with Cascarets.
Don't let your stomach, liver and
bowels make you miserable. Take
Cascarets tonights; put an end to the
headache, biliousness, dizziness, ner-
vousness, sick, sour, gassy stomach,
bad cold, offensive breath and all 9th
er distress; cleanse your inside or
gans of ali the bile, gases and con
stipated matter which is producing
the misery.
A Decent box means health, happi-
ness and a clear head for months. All
druggists sell Cascarets. Don't for
get the children-their little insides
need gentle cleansing, too. rs
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-11-07
PERSONALS

y 4 = = y y =
w. c. Gilby. well known Jesup
attorney, spent yesterday in the city
w. s. Parker, of Savannah spent
yesterday in the city.
c. w. Batson, of Waycross, spent
several hours in the city yesterday.
Capt. ]. A. Foster, of Savannah, is
spending few days in the city.
the G. c. and p, left yesterday on
a business trip to Jacksonville.
i' w c. Peoples, an old Brunswickian
now of Savannah spent yesterday in
the city.
- j.. p Webster, rate collector OF the
state of Georgia, arrived in the city
last night from Atlanta. Mr.. Web
ster will spend today in the city Oh
departmental business
Lawrence Wood, member Of the
U. S. S. Oklahoma, is spending sew
eral days with his parents in the city
while enjoying furlough.s
s. X. Brown, president Of the Amer
lean Shipbuilding Co, and vice presi-
dent of the American Tie and Timber
Co., spent yesterday in the city on
a visit from the officers Reserve
Training Camp at Fl Oglethorpe
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-11-07
ADMINISTRATORS SALE.


Under and by virtue of an order of
the Court of Ordinary of said County
the undersigned will sell at public
cutlery at the Courthouse door of
said County, within the legal hours
Of sale to the highest and best bidder
ca the first Tuesday in December.
1917, the following real estate: A
certain tract or parcel of land situate
in that part OF the City of Brunswick,
in said County known as "Dixville, -
and described as follows: Commenc.
ing at a point on the east side of
Cochran avenue forty-five (45) feet;
south of the Southeast corner of
Cochran avenue and London street,
and running thence south along the
East line of Cochran avenue forty
five (45) feet; thence at right angles
with said line of Cochran avenue
easterly one hundred 100) feet to
an alley; thence running northerly
along the west side of said alley for
ty-five (45) feet; thence running at
right angles westerly one hundred
Q00) feet to the beginning point;
said lot being known on the official
may of said DiXyille as lot number
two (2) on Cochran evenue south of
London street. Same to be sold as
the property of the estate of Lucinda
Harris. Terms cash or on time with
acceptable security. Sale continued
from day to day until completed.
This November 6. 1917.
MISS ADA COOK,
Administrative on the Estate of Lu
cinda Harris. deceased.
7--14-21@2S. g.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-11-07
Letter from France Arrives-L. f.

Letter from France ArriVes-L. F.
Slaughter, a Brunswickian vino is
serving with the United States En-
gineering Corps in France, addressed
a communication 10 his brother, j, f.
Slaughter, which was received here
yesterday with good tidings that he
IS perfectly well pleased with the
situation abroad. except in one re-
gard. Mr.. Slaughter complained of
the scarcity of smoking tobacco in
Europe and requested his brother to
forward his favorite brands to him.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-11-07

Commissioner Miller III Chair
man Constance Miller of the County
commissioners is confined to his
home with a slight attack of illness
and was unable to attend the regular
meeting of the commissioners yes
terday. County Commissioner Twit-
ty presided at the meeting, where on
ly routine matter were passed upon
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-11-07

w. o. w. compaien Continues-15O
men have been duly elected to mem
ebrshiD. Come take q ride on Wood
man band wagon. Will guarantee you
4 grand time. If not satisfied your
money refunded. w. H. Woodruff
Dist Manager. liz
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-11-07
LEARN TO DANCE.

New class for high school pupils
opens Wedresday",, New enfber 18th, at
4:15 p. m. Small children's class be-
tween the ages of 4 to Z meets OF
Tuesdays at o'clock. Mrs, R. S.
MEGLING. Directress, Phone IFS.
Adults class every Monday and Fri
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-11-07
+ 4 4 4 \ 4 \ \ \ \
=. NOTES =.

Steamers Under epairs.-The
steamers Emmeline and Hessie were
each docked here yesterday for the
purpose of making repairs. Conse-
sequently the Darien and Cumberland
routes were not made yesterday.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-01-26
CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR
WEEK TO BE OBSERVED

Christian Endeavor societies all
over the world are to observe c. E
week, beginning January 20, closing
February A.
The societies of Liberal will take
part in observing this occasion with
the following program:
MISUNDERSTANDING and In.
crease" at Friends church.
Tuesday-"Church Extension" al
Presbyterian church.
Wednesday - intermediate" al
Friends church.
Thursday-"Church Loyalty" al
home churches.
Friday-"Social Sessions" at Chris.
tian church.
STANDARDIZATION" at Presbyteri.
an church.
Sunday-"Decision Day." at Chris
tian church.
All MEETINGS will begin promptly al
1880. A hearty invitation is extended
to all young people of the city to at
tend each and every session.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-01-26
Enthusiasm at Boiling Point Proposition
Gaining Favor and Everyone
Working
Petitions In All Business Houses
Get Your Name on One Early as Possible and Boost
Seward County and Your Personal Interests

A movement which will mean more
to Seward county than anything yet
undertaken, was started Thursday,
when the petitions calling an election
to vote aid for the proposed North
and South road thru Seward county
were put into circulation.
One of the petitions we're placed in
each business house in the city and
each business man was appointed a
committee of one to get signatures to
the petitions.
Those who are familiar with the
proposition are enthusiastic support
ers, and from present indications it
is not going to be very difficult mat
ter to get sufficient names to enable
it to be presented to the people at a
special election.
Those who have given the matter
the most study are of the same opin-
'cn--that Seward county must get
49, - :oaI. Their reasons are
.ita.. There IS little doubt
.-: =. r3lI will be built. If
....lG,:s seward county it will
p Nts. sae.osa tha territory. will sup
-..L:.er line, and while we are
~, ~ that time TO come the
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-01-26

r. w. Dickerson had narrow es-
cape Tuesday night. He was driving
west of Forgan and the light on his
car being little dim he hit bad
piece in the road. He was thrown
under the car as it turned over, but
aside from minor bruises he escaped
unhurt. The windshield OF the car
was broken. Bob says, however, that
his soreness will not interfere with
getting the high dollar for your sale
so bring them on.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-01-26

cry" a selection which she rendered
very creditably, and when the Sun.
flowers Bloom. which made a gpsat
hit with the audience.
Rev. Paul ]. Gates made a very in.
structive talk on the subject Seek.
ers After Wisdom" He brought out
lot of good food for thought for
the older heads as we'll as the gradu.
ates.
Following the addresses, M. H.
Scandrett in neat speech presented
the class with their diplomas. Mr..
Scandrett has the happy faculty OF
saying a whole lot In few words.
and his remarks were timely and to
the point and reflected the sentiment
of his hearers as evidenced by the
hearty applause with which his words
we're greeted
Misses Vera and Vira Knisely were
next on the program for piano duet,
Comrades in Arms" 1t was diff
cult selection but was rendered in a
manner that would have been credit
to persons many years their senior.
The program being concluded, Rev.
Hestwoon pronounced the Denedic-
ton.
The class consisted of thirty-three
fine girls and boys, credit to Their
parents and the city in which they
live. The class roll is as follows:
Lemmie Allen, John Black, Ralph
Bane, Sam Beltz, Gladys Blake, Helen
Carsn, Alva Cain, Berth Dubois, Nova
Dickerson, Dortha Farmer, Mildred
Fuller, Gertrude Farmer, Freds
Gardner, Sarah Hinkle, Mary Farmer
Mary Jackson, Vira Knisely, Vers
Knisely, Frank Mann, Anna Morrison
Gertrude Malone, Guy Miller, Edn;
Marymee, Vera McMurry, Geo. Sprad
ling, Earl Schneider, Lucille Skinner
Nena Smart, Thos. Taylor, KATHERINE
Wilson, Lewis Bloom, Leroy Kelley
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-01-26
THE EIGHTH GRADE
commencement
Big Class Go From Grade to
Liberal High
School

The Graded School Commencement
Exercises were held at the Methodist
church, Friday evening, January 10
and was an event enjoyed by the
children, their parents and friends.
The church was beautifully decor.
ated with the class colors, cut flow.
ers, potted plants and ferns.
A nice program had been prepared
those having places on the program
being members of the graduating
class.
a The entertainment was opened with
y piano duet, "Sleigh Bells" by Wal
ker, with Misses Gladys Blake and
Lemmie Allen at the piano. The Sc
lection showed careful preparation
and much ability on the part Of the
performers.
A reading "Aunt Jane" was given
by Miss Lucille Skinner. She had q
difficult subject, but handled it ad.
mirably.
A song by the Girls Chorus, "Slum.
Der Boat" by Gaynor. was one of the
best numbers on the program and
was thoroughly appreciated. Those
composing the chorus were: Misses
Mary Jackson, Tia Albertson, Freds
Gardner, Gertrude Malone, Lucille
Skinner and Mildred Fuller.
Miss Freda Gardner next appeared
in two readings, "The Old Man." witt
which subject she moved many in thu
audience to tears, and "Diddle Dumps
and Cris," humorous selection
which was exceedingly well rendered
Mary Farmer then, gave the clas
Chronicles, being humorous refer
ences to the different members of tn
class. She gave them in very pleas
4ang manner. ~ y
Miss Gertrude Malone appeared
with two readings, Farm Machin
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-01-26
HELD INQUISITI0N
ASSESSED FINES
Justice Hiebert on Trail Of
Violators of Prohib-
itory Law

A court of inquisition was conduct
ed Monday and Tuesday of this week
by County Attorney Light, Sheriff
Dobson and Justice of the Peace HE
bert. The inquisition was held at
the Office of the county attorney.
About fifteen witnesses were exam
ined and some valuable information
was gained by the witnesses.
Several witnesses testified to re-
ceiving from two to four gallons Of
bug juice per week for several weeks.
and that 1t was all for their personal
use, none OF 1t having been sold or
given away, and that 1t had all been
drunk before they were called upon
to testify and none was in their pos
session at that time. Not one, ac-
cording to the testimony, had ever
seen poker or other gambling game
in process since coming to Liberal,
nor had they ever INDUCED In such
a pastime themselves. To judge from
their testimony one would be in
clined to believe most of them had
occupied the last few years organiz-
ing Sunday schools and rural church
es, and that angel feathers were
sprouting on the shoulder blades II
Continued on page 10
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-01-26

A car of Pratt people passed thru
Liberal Tuesday on their way to Elk
hart to look after land interests in
Morton county. They were the guests
of Miss Myrtle Green while in the
city. In the party were: G. E. Green,
Albert Peachey and Miss Blanche
Fincham.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-11-28
Turkey and Trimmings for
Our Sammies cover There"

dores laid hands on the precious crates
ard barrels and irundled them 10 cold
storage where-the fancy show re-
manned until a few days ago, when II
became time TO start shipments TO the
scattered camps.
The big feed win be the main item OF
tomorrow's' festivities but there will
be side attractions TO round out the
program and make u a day 10 remem-
Der. One unit. for instance, will
stage vaudeville show in the
Y. NJ. q. A., but 20 be followed by a
slam-bang battle with the gloves be-
tween two muscular mule-sklnners.
At headquarters there will be a
Thanksgiving entertainment by the
American officers and men OF the
French
In a big hall the Sammles planned
70 entertain the poilue and their
wives and sweethearts. here will be
music, but because France has aban-
doned dancing during the war, the
Sammies will not dance.
Thanksgiving services will be held
IN some camps and American soldiers
viii give thanks for the good fortune
Of the army thus far in the Worlds
War.