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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-24
TWO BILLS PROVIDING
"MOVIE" CENSORSHIP

Special Dispatch TO tho ln.egeacer.
CHARLESTON. W. Va. ian. q
There arc now two bills before inc
house of delegates that propose for
state censorship of movies. The hrsl
bill was introduced by Delegate A. h.
Fleming Of Doddridge county. while the
latest bill to appear is proposed py
Delegate Frank &. Raymond OF Marion
county.
The Raymond bill that is now before
the house judiciary committee takes in
for censorship not only the moving pic
turc films. hut any banners or bills that
may be used in advertising them. 1t
proposes To have the governor appoint
the censor and the salary for the chair
man of the board is fixed at $4,000.
In the Fleming bill. now before the
educational committee but to be later
turned over to the judiciary committee.
tho salary Is tn be liked by the state
board of regents. who appoint thh board
and TO whom film producers nave the
right of appeal:
1t is likely that a. public hearing on
the two hills will be announced as NOV
ing picture men have intimated they
want to present their Side. GoTernor
Hatfield In his message urged censor
ship of moving pictures and 1t Ia Ger
tain that a bill covering this subject
will be enacted at this session. Inc
Fleming bill at present seems TO be inc
most popular as II requires no eXpenoi-
ture By tho state but through fees col
lected the salaries and expenses or tho
board are met.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-24
Il BEGAN TO
TAKE CARDUI
And Soon Saw That It Benefited
Me- Writes This Kentucky
Lady. Read Her Statement.

Clifton Mills. ky.-Mrs. c. W.
Woods, of this place, writes: About 5
years ago got in very bad health. l
got thin, weighed only 81 lbs" and
am tall TOO. had dreadful pains in
my left and right sides. | then
had in attendance DR.. -, who gave
medicine for about year, which did
me no good. He then told me to take
Cardui. He said he thought it would
benefit me more than anything l could
take.
l would get so bad off / couldn't do
my work at all, and l was confined to
my bed part of the time. and suffered
most OF tho time: sometimes awful
then began to take Cardui
and l soon began to see that it bene-
flied me. 1t eased my pains and the
enlargement went out OF my .
and have been steadily getting better
ever since.
! am now in better health than
have been since first took sick, am
stout and can work all day long.
L certainly am getting my former
health back and | have good color
and feel better than since | got sick,
I now weigh 113h lbs"
II you suffer from any Of the all
ments so common 10 women. try
Cardui. the woman's tonic.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-24
WILSON'S PROPOSALS
STRONGLY COMMENDED

NEW YORK, jan 23.-l'resldent VIII
sons proposals for world peace received
q communication late today AT the an
nual meeting of the National CIVIC
Federation from Hamilton Holt. vice
president of the League to ENFORCE
Peace. who spoke on What part shall
this nation play in an International pro,
gram looking toward the prevention OF
future wars?
yesterday great thing happened.
Mr.. Holt said The President actually
; proposed world league for peace az
substitute for competition in nterna-
tional affairs. From today until me
peace congress is held at tho end OF the
war this will be the greatest issue.
MIR. Holt declared the Presidents an
nouncement will cause discussion the
world over so that when peace comes
the people of the world will be prepared
for it. He said league to enforce
peace would mean the political organiza-
ton of the. world. which is part OF the
, international problem in which the
United States can usc It's influence be-
I You'd it's own borders.
ut seems 10 be the destiny OF the
! United States to lead the movement"
Mr.. Holt said. THE United States Is
tho world in miniature and II demon
strates TO the world what kind OF
government it is that people can i've
4 der"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-24
INFANT PARALYSIS
is NOT SPREADING

CHARLESTON. W. Va. ian. %
lnfantlle paralysis is not spreading
in Elkus. Grafton and Fairmont, ac-
cording 10 a statement made from the
Department Of Health today No
nrecaution. however, should be omit
led until il Is definitely known that
the State is free from any liability
TO an epidemic" said DR.. S. l.: Jepson,
the safe health commissioner.
The department has official inior-
nation that but three cases have de.
yeloped in Elkins since January 4.
and none in the last twelve days. The
high school there. which has been
only open for the senior class during
the last week was opened for all pu-
pills today.
1T is the opinion of experts who
arc on the ground" said DR.. Jepson,
that the epidemic is practically end
ed. although an occasional case may
develop here and there. The utmost
care should be taken until it is known
that the point of absolute safety has
been reached"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-24
TRY TO BLACKEN THE.
CHARACTER OF OFFICER

SAN ANGELO. TEX. Jan. 23.-Wo-
men testifylng for the defense in the
trial of Hurry ]. Spaniel. charged with
killing his wife and LieutenAnt-Colone
NJ &. Butler last July declared today
that the army officers reputation in con-
nection with his attentions 10 women
was not Of the highest standard. Two
women, Mrs. J. W. RiXon and Mrs. j. T:
Dorsey, Of Alpine. testified they had
heard comment TO the effect that Col
onel Butler had been paying too much
attention TO Mrs. SPANIEL"
Virtually the entire day was spent by
SpanellS attorneys in IN attempt to
prove that Spaniel might have had oc-
cesion for jealousy and that his own re-
rutation was irreproachablc. The STAY
ing occurred at Alpine. where the Span
ellis lived and all Of the character wit
neSScS were from there.
The prosecution issued subpoenas for
additional witnesses from Alpine. which
indicated tho trial will be prolonged.
There was no indication when Spaniel
would be placed on tho stand.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-24
Otto Boxing Bill To
Be Favorably Reported

CHARLESTON, w. Va. Jan. ga
From the committee OH arts and Scenc-
rs in the huusr of delegates the Otto
boxing bin creating Il state athletic
commission, will be reported favorahly
in the house Wednesday and was given
anim0uS vote.
The Otto bill. introduced by Captain
". r. QUO. Of Wheeling. provides for
the creation Of II state athletic Gem
mission which will I've appointed by the
incoming governor. and which is given
permission Ia issue permits for boxing
exhibitions. five per cent If the receipts
to 90 10 the state. Advocates Of. the
m"asur" SAY tho bill will bring about
$4,000 in revenue Ia the state annually.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-24
MRS. BYRNE TO KEEP
UP HUNGER STRIKE

NEW YORK, Jan. 23--Efforts of her
friends failed today 10 obtain the re-
lease of Mrs. Ethel Byrne, sentenced
10 thirty days in the penitentiary at
IRlackwelrs Island for engaging in
birth control propaganda. Mrs. Byrne,
a sister OF Mrs. Margaret Sanger was
brought back from the island on a
writ of habeas corpus sworn out IN
1.-The Federal Court The writ was OBJ
tanned on Mrs. Byrne's petition that
her imprisonment was constitutions
al. Mrs. Byrnc. who already has
served about thirty hours Of her SEN
lence in the penitentiary, asserts that
she will continue hunger strike,
which she began yesterday and die
for the cause" if necessary
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-24
STEUbENV|LLE MAN
ATTEMPTS SUICIDE
AFTER BEING SENT TO JAIL POE
CRUELTY TO HIS WIPE

STEUBENVILLE, o.. Jan. 23.-1 am
tired Of living. My wife abused me and
the next time am going TO make good
Job Of IT," That was al John H. Beem'
of Emerson. had to say this morning az
ter he had made an attempt TO end his
life by siashing his throat with a piece
of q broken bottle BEEN was sent 10
jail for 90 days by Squire w. D. Downer
after being found guilty Of cruelty to
his wife, who preferred the charge
against him. The wife declared that
BEEN beat her and threatened TO Kill
her. In some manner Been secured
small hottie, and by knocking the end
of created q sharp edge. Other prison
ers in the county JUL saw BEEN hack,
ing at his neck and Immediately notified
the Jail authorities. \ physician was
summoned ard he dressed the wound.
1t required several stitches TO close 1t.
Seem Is not in n serious condition.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-24
THE INTEREST FOR
TRIADELPHIA DISTRICT
-ecisl Dispatch to the Inl.llIrencer.

Special Dispatch to the Int.lllIencer.
Legislation in behalf Of TriadelpnIa
district, Ohio county, is sought by
Supt John s. Lazear and Prof. s. S.
Jacobs who held a conference today
with superintendent OF Schools Shaw
key The proposed legislation has
to do with the bond issue voted by
Triadelphia district for a new school,
but was never constructed as a result
of litigation over a site. Under the
present state law the money from the
bond issue on deposit, is drawing In
terest that goes to Ohio county.
They aim 10 have the district Sc
cure the interest, /.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-24
For Skin Irritation

There is one safe. dependable treat
ment that relieves itching torture and
skin irritation almost instantly and that
cleanses and soothes the slin.
Ask any druggist for Csc or 81 bottle
Of zemo and apply it as directed. Soon
you will find that irritations, pirnples,
black heads, eczema, blotchcs. ringworm
and similar skin troubles will disappear.
A little zcmo. the penetrating, salts
flying liquid, is all that is needed, for it
banishes all skin eruptions and makes
Ae skin soft, smooth and healthy.
Thu n ". Rose Co., Cleveland. o.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-24
GAS EXPLOSION !
AT BELLAIRE TUESDAY
CORNELIUS MALoNEY Is IN HOS
FITAL SUHHE11HQ fAoA
SERIOUS BURNS.
would Probably Have Boon BuEned to
Death but for bravery OF AS1
School Students.

Cornelius AIaloney/ who resides at
@Forty-eighth and Noble streets. 6ell
iaire. is in the Bellaire city Hospital
tained shortly before s o'clock Tues
day evening as d result OF gas eN-
plosion in his home.
Details of the explosion were unob-
tainable but. according TO the pest IN
i formation, it was learned that, Ns. Ma
loney had just entered room IN ms
homo when the explosion occurred, IN
s dicatinE that the gas had gone out OF
a leak in the gas pines -
John MuldecT,. nigh school student
aud. we'll KNOWN athlete; , Gnaouoteq ~
was passing the house when the explo,
sion OCCURRED and Immediately rushed
into the dwelling. Mounting the stairs.
he found the S son { }5abers foom With
n few well-placed kicks, he shattered
the door and ran into the blazing loom;
Cropping his way to the bed. ne 1ouno
Maloney writhing in agony; Envelop-
ling him in the bedclothing. Muldoon car,
rfed tho man through the flames ana
dense clouds of smoke to the corrlaor'
where willing hands carried the un1or-
stunate one to the first floor.
the face. hands and body. and was
rushed to the hospital where Dr. r >
Wright was called to attend him.; me
force Of the explosion was felt all over
Gravel Hill. and the residence was bad
" damaged. The ceiling in the room
where the explosion occurred was raised
several inches and the one wall or the
house, a frame structure. forced our.
The force OF the explosion was 80 great
that the windows in the house adloin-
ing and occupied by Mrs. Mabel Coss
we're broken and the house badly dam
aged
The Bellaire fire apartment was CALI
ed to the scene. but the. slight blaze
that resulted from the explosion was
soon extinguished. At the hospital last
nfeht 1t was stated that the condition or
ME. Maloney was considered grave.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-24
THREE DROWNED WHEN
ICE CRUSHES BOAT

Special Dispatch to the Intelligence.
MARTINSRURG, w. Va. Jan. %
Three men were swept 10 death TO-
day in the Potomac river, near Harp
ers Ferry, W. Va. few miles east Of
here, when the boat in which they
were crossing the stream was caught
and crushed in an ice pack. The dead
are: VIM. Grimm, aged AZ; his son
Raymond Grimm. aged 10, and
Richard Shove. all residents OF Dur
gan, Md. and employees of the quar-.
res at Bakerton. w. Va. just across
the river from their homes. Jesse
Grimm, second son of VIM. Grimm.
was also in the boat. but was rescued
by men in another boat. The men at
tempted 10 pick their way across the
river between ice foes which sudden
~ jammed and smashed their boat.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-24
URGES WILSON TO TRY
Is CENTS A DAY DIET

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23.-PresidcnL
Wilson WAS urged today 20 try person
ally % cents day diet used by n
squad Of New York policemen to DEM
unStra1e how inexpensive foods may re-
duce the high cost Of living. Mrs. Eula
McC,lary. agent for the movement. sug-
.gested that the experiment al the White
House would have good effect on the
country.
"Ill do IL II Mrs. Wilson will con-
sent" Mrs. McClary quoted the Prcsi-
dent us replying. She said she would
call at the White House again Thurs
day and bring with her a menu To be
prepared by experts connected with the
movement especially for the Presidents
use
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-24
BRITISH SAILORS
OBTAIN DISCHARGES

BALTIMORE, Jan. %. Five men
Of the crew Of the British Steamer
Thorsdale at this port obtained their
discharged today in the United States
commissioners office. BY their &C.
ton they forfeited half the pay due
them, but they stated they preferred
that to Drawing submarines and raid.
ers. It is said that close to 100 for
eign sailors have taken similar action
here this year and shipping masters
say they are having trouble filling
their contracts.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-24
successful Revival nz>eeinss.

this week at the First NJ. F. church are
proving success, and the present in
dications are that the church member
ship will be greatly increased The
meeting last night was attended by a
large crowd and much enthusiasm pre-
vailed. Rev. G. B. Smith delivered a
stirring sermon that appealed to all,
The singing under the direction Of
Howard Grafton Is a feature. The SER
vice tonight will begin at 1870 and all
arc invited to attend
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-24

J. Spencer, of Lexington, KY. assisted
by Mr.. Davis. Of Greensburg. Ind. the
singing evangelist. Mr.. Davis will ar
rive here Sunday and wilt Immediately
take charge OF the music. Rev. Spencer
will arrive Monday. Much interest is
manifested by Rev A. N. Flax. the pas
tor and members of the church and all
feel that Il good and lasting work will
be accomplished. In preparation for the
meeting cottage prayer meetings were
held i'll number of homes Of the mem
bers last night and general prayer
meeting will be held at the church this
evening. Thursday night another series
Of cottage prayer meetings will be held.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-24
IRELICS OF ANCIENT
RACE ARE FOUND

TUCSON, Ariz., Jan. 23-Relics of
huge settlements Of a prehistoric race
of highly civilized Indians who built
great dams and irrigated desert land
in the southwestern corner Of New
Mexico were found by Ranger Don S.
Sullivan of the Chiricahua forest, who
reported his discovery TO The forestry
headquarters here today. Picture writ
ing which showed the dconeras and
The four toed horse, was found writ
Ten on a crude paper made Of reeds
and on walls of caves.
Ranger Sullivan reported he be-
lieved the settlements were the origl'
nal dwellings, of the Aztec tribe.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-24
DONALD is CONFIRMED

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23.-The nom.
nation of John A. Donald OF New
York, as a member OF the new federal
Shipping Board was confirmed today
by the Senate. When the nominations
Of the other four members were con.
f1rmed last week that Of Mr.. Donald
was held up by opposition Of Progress
and some Democrats.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-24
TO HEAR ELLISON
CHARGES IN SECRET

EUREKA. Cal, Jan 23.-Secret
hearings OF charges made by Lieu
tenant W. B. Howe, commanding the
United States Monitor Cheyenne
that Captain Lawrence Ellison OF the
United Sttaes coast guard station
here refused to assist in salvaging
the submarln H-3, were begun In Eu.
reka today by a board Of inquiry.
Captain S. B. Winram, inspector OF
the coast guard presided.
The H-3 grounded near here De:
cember IA. Lieutenant Howe charges
that Ellison refused to assist to save
property during heavy seas.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-24
BILL TO PROVIDE A
STATE AUDITING BOARD

Spccial Dispatch TO tho IntellgeoceT. o.,
CHARLESTON, w. Va, Jan. %
The Senate committee on finance,
through Senator Hawley, tomorrow
will report a bill creating a state
auditing board. The bill is originat-
ed BY the committee, and under it
permit for expenditures for expense
outside Of the state must be secured.
The board will be composed or the
governor, attorney general and secre-
tarY Of state.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-24
KEsNER's BODY RECOVERED



kETSER. W. Va, Jan. 2".-~'rhn body
of Perry kcsncr, &c years old. son OF
NJ. >. KeSncr who was drowned ycstcr-
day in New Creek, two miles from Key
ser when his automobile dashed over
the cmbankmcnt into the stream. was
recovered this morning. II was found
that kcsnerS neck was broken. The
body lay in about six inches Of water.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-24
NEW MuE co. CHARTERED.

CHARLESTON, w. Va. Jan. "a
With an authorized capital of $4,000.
the Greendalc Mining company II
Charleston WAS today issued certifi-
cate Of incorporation by the secretary
Of state. The concern will operate Tor
coal in the Greendalc district Of Nicho-
las county The incorporators are F. \.
Mcintyre OF New Lexington. O.; J. f:
Bedell, Henry S. Cato. I. A: Adams and
Thomas A. Blcdsoe. all Of Charleston.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-24
BIG ICE CREAM PLANT

Special Dispatch to the lntelliEeneer o MI.
CUMBERLAND. Md. Jan. 2S.--The
Imperial Ice Cream Company Of Park
ersburg, w. Va, today closed for site
on Wineow street. for factory or TWO
thousand gallons q day capacity. The
deal was made through Vim. =. Walsh.
q local attorney. The total investment
represents about $4,000. The factory
will be brick and stone and steel. three
stories sixty foot front.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-24
OLD VETERAN DEAD.

WAYNESBURG, Pa, Jan. 23.-Cap.
tain Joseph B. Donley, aged 7S, Civil
War veteran, and one Of the Oldest at
torneys in Greene county, died at his
home here to-day. He was elected to
Congress from this district in 1872,
and served one term.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-24
To Play WASHINGTON.

The next big game Of basketball in
which the local high school will partici-
pate will Be staged in the Gravel Hill
gymnasium Saturday evening. with
Washington. Pa. high school team as
opponents. The local team is practic-
ing daily in preparation for the game
and they expect to give the visiting
team a hard fight. The second game
will be between the local girls and
GAINESVILLE lassies
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-24
Entertained clubs.

Mrs. Ross Miller was hostess TO the
members of the D. w. T. at hcr home on
franklin street last night. Fancy work
was the diversion.
Miss Helen Hutchinson entertained
the members of the Sorority club last
evening at her home on North Jefferson
street.
tanned last evening by Miss Alice krug-
er at her home on Central avenue.
Games and music were enjoyed.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-24
Ma Damage Here.

Little damage was done In this city
as result of the food. Several celars
IN the lowlands were flooded, but the
residents anticipating higher water re-
moevd all articles to places OF safety
and little damage resulted.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-24
cmc1HHAn FIRMS GET BONDS.

FAIRMONT, ". Va, JAN. Zo.-I "u
Cincinnati. O.. firms were today award
ed the sT60.000 worth Of bridge and inn
provement bonds OF the city Of Fair
mont at their joint bid Of SIi3.iIl.T
and accrued interest.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-24
Injunction suit Piled.

] The city officials Of Bellairc were
made defendants In an injunction suit
fled yesterday at st. Clairsville by
George Lynskey. The suit Is an action
to restrain the city from collecting the
special assessments against several
lots owned by The plaintiff on North
Franklin street. That part OF Frank
S lin street was recently graded and paved
and the plaintiff claims that the assess
!; ment for the work is excessive and not
based on the actual valuation OF the
property.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-24
Council Proceedings.

attention at the meeting Of the city
council last evening. MI members were
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-24
HUNT FOR GUNMAN
Strange Negro Shoots Out Lights n
Stella Jones House and
Escapes.

Finding life in the red light district
too tame to suit his fancy. an unknown
negro at n late hour last night stirred
up little excitement hy cNtinguishing
an electric light in Stella Jones house
on Market street with Il pistol shot.
then heat a haSty retreat. The police
early this morning were still hunting
for him. The gun artist is said Ia have
been one OF the southern negro laoorers
brought to this city.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-24
prenartur 1or B1a 11eDtinzs.

The congregation OF the Christian
church has completed extensive ar
rangements for the revival meetings to
be held at the church for the next three
weeks. The services will begin Monday
&nigft and will be in charge Of Rev. I.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-24
Police Fckups.

Otherwise the police force had very
quiet night. Jane Wilson tSingins
jancl got drunk again and Officer
Crumhackrr had TO lock her up. Thomas
Rigan. drunk. by McClatchey. and MIN
Cntt1eton. same CHARGE. by Babb. are
awaiting trial in police court this morn
inp
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-10-27
ENDORSED AT HOME
Such Proof as This Should Convince
Any Bennington Citizen.


The public. endorsement of local
citizen is the~best proof that can be
produced. None better, none strong
er can be had. When man comes
forward and testifies to his fellow
citizens, addresses his friends and
neighbors, you may be sure he is
thoroughly convinced or he would not
do so. Telling ones experience when
it is for the public good is an act of
kindness that should be appreciated.
The following statement given by a
resident of Bennington adds one
more to the many cases of Home En-
dorsement which are being published
about Doan's Kidney Pills. Read it..
b. M. Pilling, painter 1876 North
St, Bennington, says: -Four or Ave
years ago my kidneys became disor-
dered and l suffered from backache.
Doan's Kidney Pills were recon-
mended to me and after taking sew
eral boxes. | was relieved. | can
recommend Doan's Kidney Pills as an
excellent kidney medicine"
Price Coo, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doans Kidney Pills-the same that
Mr.. Pilling had. -Milburn Co.
Mfgrs., Buffalo, N. Y.