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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-02-16
Myers.

Alverda Myers, aged II years, II
months and IA days, widow of the late
jeremiah Myers, Of Union Mills, died
Sunday at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. Bessie Warehime, 1906 Harlem
avenue, Baltimore.
She is survived by six sons and
three daughters, Peter H, of Illinois;
James c., this city; Andrew K, Balti-
more; Ephraim T., Herbert j., Muir
ray A, of Baltimore; Mrs. James S.
Wisner, Baltimore; Mrs. S. c. Wisner
and Mrs. Bessie Warehime, Baltimore:
so grandchildren, s great-grandchil-
dren, and sisters.
The body was brought to this city
and taken to Morehead Methodist
Episcopal Church, Union Mills, where
services were held, conducted by Rev
Leach, of Baltimore, assisted by Rev.
Stone, of Littlestown. Interment in
adjoining cemetery.
The pallbearers were her six grand
sons, Read, Herbert, Harry and Clay
ton z. Myers, Horace and Eugene
Warehime.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-02-16
MANCHESTER.

The supper held in the social room
of the Lutheran church, Saturday ev-
ening, February 10, was largely at
tended. $S8 was the net receipts
The Drum Corps have postponed
their play, the Noble Out Cast" Ow-
ing to the illness of one of the cast.
1t will now be given in the |. o. o. F.
Hall, March 1G.
There will be all ent srtainment
given in the |. o. @. F. Hall, Thurs
day evening, February p. A comedy,
Friday Afternoon in the Village
School," will be proceeded and fol-
lowed by motion pictures. Solos and
duets, both vocal and instrumental,
will be rendered. Come and enjoy
an evening of fun
Rev. F. H. Blatt, pastor of Trinity
Reformed church. will hold Commun-
ion services Sunday morning. II bru-
airy 18.
Mrs. Fl. G.. F'rankforter entertained
In honor of her mother on Tuesday
evening. February IL, 1t her home on
North Main street A pleasant social
evening was spent. Refreshments
of peace and the American flag.
n ACSIlll5 VI IIlc IcdCHeIS VI lulS
district was held in the High School
room, Friday, February g. An inter-
esting and instructive meeting was
enjoyed.
Mrs. Hiram McAllister. of Vest
minister, spent the past week AT the
home of her sister, Miss T. G. Ross
Mrs. FlaVia Sullivan and son, Rob-
ert. spent the weeks end at the home
OF Mrs. Sullivan's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Helfrick
Miss Dora Leese is visiting Mrs
David Everhart, of Frederick.
Mrs. E. w. Gregory and sister, Miss
bessie Bird. spent last week in Balti-
more
The sale of the property and per,
Sonal effects of the late Mrs. William
kneller will be held Saturday, Feb.
ruary IT.
The ClIb meetings we're h=ld at the
homes OF rIrs. George TIeese and Miss
Naomi Darnhart. The collection:
amounted to $14.00
The coolest night of the winter il
TINS section was Monday, February
j.. the thermometer registered or
Tuesday morning from zero to de
grees los. Some cold for this sec
ton.
The condition of Mr.. George A
Shower. who had a bad fall, is i'm
proved, though still suffering ant
very uncomfortable. The doctor ha
pronounced him out of danger.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-02-16
w arner.

Rev. DR.. A. n. Warner, a native of
Carroll county, died February s in
st. Petersburg, Fla, aged So years.
Kew. DR.. Warner was the son of the
Rev. Peter Warner, a Lutheran min
lister.
For a number Of years the Rev. DR..
Warner had been in poor health and
because Of this, spent the summers in
York county, and the winters in
Florida. He was pastor of Lutheran
churches in Williamsport and New
Cumberland and Northumberland and
Center counties, his last charge in
the ministry being in northumberland.
He leaves four sisters and five
brothers.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-02-16
THIS TORPEDO 4 SHIP HOUND
"Hears7 Enemy Vessel, Sheds Anchor
And Attacks ON Own VOlitiOn.

Pittsburgh. February 10.-"A tor
pe1o with ears and a brain, capable
OF travelling 40 knots an hour" was
demonstrated last night before the
Academy of Science by Montraville
NJ. Wood, a Chicago scientist. He
claimed that the torpedo could hear
an enemys ship mile and a half
away and would then shed its anchor
and attack.
He said: IF these torpedoes were
anchored along our coast no vessel
can get within 10 miles of our coast
without being detected" Immediately
the torpedo would shed its anchor
and start for the approaching vessel,
adjusting itself TO the course the YES
sci was taking"
The instrument used is a develop
ment of the detectaphone. He also
claimed that wireless-controlled and
passenger aerOplanes are possibilities.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-02-16
Speaking Of Appetites.

\ huge eating competition had been
held by some brawny sons of toll in a
country town in Yorkshire, and one OF
the competitors had succeeded in dis
posing of a leg of mutton, q plentiful
supply of vegetables, and plum pud-
ding, the whole washed down with CO.
nious drafts of ale.
He was unanimously declared the
winner, and was being triumphantly
escorted home when he turned to his
admirers, and said:
".Ah say. lads, don't thee say nowt
Of this to my Gle woman, or she won't
rie me no dinner Toronto Globe.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-02-16
On With the Feud,

For six years a bitter feud had ex.
listed between the Browns and Robin
sons, next-door neighbors. The trou-
BILE had originated through the depre-
dations of Browns cat and had grown
so fixed an affair that neither party
ever dreamt of making up" One day,
however, Brown sent his servant with
a peace-making note for Mr.. Robinson,
which read:
"Mr. Brown sends his compliments
to Mr.. Robinson, and begs to state that
his old cat died this morning"
RObinson's reply was bitter:
''NIr. Robinson is sorry to hear OF
Mr.. Browns trouble, but he had not
heard that Mrs. Brown was ILL.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-02-16
Moore.

After an illness Of two months
George R. Moore, As years old, a
bricklaying contractor, died Monday
morning at his home, 1925 Park
Heights avenue, Baltimore, from
pneumonia. Surviving him are his
widow, Mrs. Efie E. Moore, four
children, Miss Mildred Moore, George
r. Moore, Martin Moore and Miss
Anna May Moore, of Baltimore; three
brothers, Gustav and Joseph Moore
OF this city, and William NJ
Moore, of New York City, and
four sisters. He was son OF
the late G. J. and Isabel G. Moore
His funeral took place yesterday from
his late residence.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-02-16
FIRE GERMAN SYMPATHIZER
Careless Statements Cost Interior De-
partment Waterman His Job.

Washington February 10.-A watch
man employed at the Interior De-
partment was discharged because OF
certain remarks he had made indi-
eating that he sympathized with Ger
many. Chief Clerk Ayers refused to
make public the name of the man.
His statements contained nothing
sensational" said Ayers, but, mas
mach as hc YES Entrusted with the
care OF governn mt property, | felt
that ne should rot continue in the
service.
This is the first case Of the dis
charge Of a government ampl0ye since
the severance OF diplomatic relations
with Germany
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-02-16
Departed Warmth.
What have YOU there?"

"What have you thereF
a package of old love letters"
Going to burn them?"
eyes, When I wrote these missives
they were so fervent I had an idea
they might be ignited by spontaneous
but l guess I'll have to
use q match after all"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-02-16
Browning.

John. son of the late Sarah E. and
5. D. w. Browning, of Sykesville,
died suddenly Saturday at his home
in Lttlestown, w. Va Funeral ser
vices were held at the home of his
sister, Mrs. Thomas P Hatfield
Sykesville, Tuesday. Interment in St.
Barnabas' cemetery.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-02-16
Gunther.

George A. Gunther, husband of the
late Mary A. Gunther, died in Balti-
more, February s. Funeral services
were held at the home Of his daugh-
ter, Mrs. Elizabeth T. Isles, S29 Clo-
ney street, Sunday afternoon at 2
O'clock
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-02-16
Most Expensive Puss Dies.

Boston. February 10.-Champion
;ng Winter has won his last prize.
Word has been received that the ia
nous American-bred shaded silver
Persian cat has died at the cat ranch
of his owner. Miss Carroll Macy, at
Ash Point, Me. Miss Macy said that
at the show in this city last month
she refused an offer of $4,000 for the
animal
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-02-16

WE MUST HANG TOGETHER IN
THIS NATIONAL CRISIS. The way
you people have behaved on this try
ing Coal situation, leads us to believe
that we will work together, whatever
problem may come to us for solution.
Take Coal when you can and order
early i'm the day Of Smith & Reifsnider.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-02-16

Brutus never licked Roman post
age stamp behind its back-and Bru-
tus was an honorable man.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-06-01

such transportation instead OF the
more complicated percentage charge.
Another change designed to main
tain competition decided upon To-Day,
makes the three per cent tax on
freight TRANSFORMATION. by rail or wa
ter, apply also TO freight carried by
motor vehicle or other mechanical
means of transportation which COM
pete with railroads or steamships. In
many sections of the country automo-
bile truck lines are said 10 be active
councillors OF steam and electric
roads.
Taxation Of radio messages at the
same rate imposed upon long distance
telegraph and telephone messages
five cents on each message costing 10
cents or more-was decided upon, 10
oQualize taxation Of all forms or long
distance communication.
Fight in Prospect.
The consumption taxes on coree,
tea, sugar and cocoa. and substitutes,
expected 10 WELD SS0000,00Q com prise
the substitute adopted In lieu OF inc
general temper cent tariff increase
from which So 100000 in revenues
were planned, together with smaller
house taxes On coffee and tea.
With tho general outline OF the COM
mittee's revision made public. some
senators already are planning yigor-
Gus fights on several features when
the bill reaches the floor. An effort
will be- made 10 restore the house IN
Crrascs on surfaces on incomes or
more than $40 900 annually. Other
senator's say they will oppose the ex'
else taxes. especially those on sugar
and coffee on the ground tina they are
articles Of general consumption and
already increased greatly in price.
There also will be an effort toward
restoring the nuse tax on inherltances.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-06-01

at the time. and the growth OF his sue
cess cannot be realized by many people.
But this is no surprise to those VINO
have been in close enough TO Dir. SWee-
ney to realize and appreciate his great
personality and undying energy, that the
magnitude OF this agency 10 greater than
the total individual business Of moro
than $50 Of the different life insurance
companies IN the United States. ~
Today George T. Wilson. second vice.
president OF the Equitable Life Assuf-
ance Society. and DIR. franklin c. Wells
medical director, will be present. -
1t was announced last evening. that
special campaign has been carried on
by the Wheeling agency. and May has
, been called Sweeney Month" The pro.
duction was the largest ever, being Atty
per cent ahead OF last year. -.
kilograms were pouring into head
quarters from all over the United States
and Canada. congratulating Mr.. Sweeney
upon his success. -
Tho Following local agents are now in
attendance: -
II. c. Hoffman. clarksburs. ". Va;
r r. Wolfe. Hinton. ". Va; H. S:
Gicrhart. ClnrksburG. W. Va; L. f.
huffman, Mt. Hope. ". Va; C. c.,
Van, Charleston. W Va; Harry H. Cook
us. Romney, w: Va: y. r. Martin,
Rowlesburs. W. Va: E. McGinnis, Glen
Vile. W. Va: T. c. Neikirk. Graham,
Va; ]. C.. shanklin. Union. w; Va: W.
F. Larew. Princeton. W. Va; Harper II.
Smith. Marllnton. w. Va: /. D. Low
Their. Salem, W. Va; Rev. Wcnkebarh.
Woddsncld. o.; II. W. Gruber. Cumber-
land. Md: J. T. Murphy, Grafton. W.
Va: j. D. Shepherd. Wheeling. w. Va;
J. L. B. Sweeney. Wheeling, w Va; J.
McF Sweeney. Wheeling. w. Va; G. A.
Bishop. Wheeling. ". Va ~
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-06-01
Who Cracked This Slate?

Mavor Natser's declaration that no
appointments have been agreed upon
will b. read with real interest this
morning in view Of apparently reliabl"
reports yesterday afternoon. II was
declared from 4 source close 10 the
good government" council that Il ma
jorlty Of council had agreed during
the afternoon upon the appointment or
Il. Z. Spears as city manager and J. G..
Sill as chief Of police. From the same
source came the statement that the
inner circle" had narrowed down TO
the consideration OF John Wallace ana
Camden bud" Taney for city clerk.
". Fl. Smith. II was said. had been
provided for in the capacity OF score
rary 10 the city manager in The agree.
! inent whereby Mr.. Spears was 10 head
the city government Either the dope
was wrong or somebody got busy and
cracked the slate before the council!
GOT together in caucus session. And
a very influential politician who wants
something TO say about some OF the So
lectlons wasn't asleep late yesterday
afternoon. either.
Through the channels from which
came the information that this slate
had been agreed upon. came the state
made nv Mavor Eester. Prof W. r. FL
liott Vim. II. Hare. !. \. Blum and
\. l.. kreSs One of the others who
was supposed 10 be left outside, later
in the evening vouched for the fact
that kress did not attend the caucus.
There must have been n shortage In
the majority members. at least. by tho
way tho situation went un in the air
laSr night
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-06-01
SHERRARD
Wcmen's Agricultural Club.

The regular monthly meeting nr tho
Wnmar's Agricultural club Will hc held
In the school auditorium next Monday
evening Mrs. +. *. MNrinar president.
Will have charg" Of tho meeting ana
following is the program:
Subjcci-F>ruit in Season.
Roll call. answered by each NOM
hcr naming briefly her method Of cam
Ming.
Reading Of minutes nf last meet
ing.
3-Eeaalns Of program for August
meeting.
i--parnr. How 10 ~ 50 The wash hoil-
or In canning" Miss Edna McClcary.
I-DisruSSion. flvc minutes each
a-"How tn keep color and flavor"
Mrs. II. T. Nickl"n.
b--'ISr Of syrup in canning fruit"
Mrs. J. II. Ferguson.
Fruit juices for summer
drinks" Mrs. \. A. Norman.
d---"R"MannS for canning In glass.
Mrs Albert Myers.
r--'Why uS" tin in canning" MrS.
+: e. klarHs.
f--"DryinC -; fruit and vegetables"
Mrs. y. Y. McCl"ary.
e-"Snnitary methods in drying"
Mrs. J. r. Kittle
c-Why cvcrynn" should add 10 tho
canned supplies this year. Miss R"ka
E"hrrns.
Ms. T. T.. Eittla. secretary Of club.
All ho women OF the community arc
invited To attend the meeting ard Join
tho club
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-06-01
CLASS OF SEVENTY
(Continued Prom Page Eighty

no one could make Q living? II GER
tainiy was not. for there are no finer
opportunities TO bo found than those en-
isiinx In the rural districts. 1t IL SIM
ii" because they had craving Ape
til" for worldly pleasures. ana our
cities today arc the best places IN which
to satisfy ;his desire. They knew th"'
In the cities more mnny. and shorter
hours Of labor exist than III the country.
But does the wealth. happiness aAd pros
pcrity Of the Individual depend upon his
tuta! income. or. what he is able TO save
1t Is certainly the latter. Some people
ROW realize this fact, and under close
observation We can readily see thtl LII"
tide has now turned. The cry now ~
back to the old farm. What Is the cause
OF this great disturbance III our lana.
the prosperous and most wealthy nation
OF the world. 1t is partly ON account oil
tn. high cost Of living. but the greatest
OF all reasons is Ia show our patriotism:
This needs no explanation. rs we are a.
aware at The fac, that our country IS
now facing one OF thr greatest Crisis
ever known in It's history.
Miss Ethel Anderson.
Miss Ethel Anderson followed With an
Grafton on The Rctincr's Furnace. IN
part she said:
latest nightly combat between liberty.
Justice and civilization on one hand and
tyranny Subjicgatinn and pillaGc on The
other. Almost every conflict IN the
worlds history has marked st"p for
ward in civilization and It is believed
that this the greatest Of all wars wilt
ultimately give To mankind stronger
hold upon liberty. justice and hrothcrly
~ gard for tho rights OF all others. even
thu weakest OF nations which shall never
again hr so threatened by the forces OF
might against the inalicnable rights OF
mankind.
while the loss OF lifH. tho dcstruc-
tinn nr property and the horrors Of war
are greatly to hc dcplnrcd. Liberty. JUS
tee and righteousness among nations
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-06-01
About That MANAGER Vote.

It is now pretty we'll known thar in
Monday nights secret caucus a ballot
was taken on city manager. In view
Of the agitation during the campaign
for the appointment of Hon. George
O: Naele 10 this position the results
OF the ballot are a bit interesting.
Elliott. Vester. Hare. Blum and
kress apparently had formed an in
ner circle" ignoring the other four
counclmen Some OF the circle"
seemed 70 have been inclined 70 ia
vor Mr.. Magic. but for some reason
they changed their minds. 1t now ap-
pears that the ignored four" arc
friendly to Mr., Nasle., but the major
ity Of the inner circle" five are OPP
posed to him. The lntelligencer is
reliably informed thar on the ballot
Mr. Maggie received the votes o. DR..
Armhrecht. Thompson. Hahig and
possibly Thoncr. Elliott supported
Cecil \. Robinson for little while.
Vester seems to have been Steven
son man for time. but yesterday
Ralph Spears seemed 10 have the in
side track. The conference with the
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-06-01
MAY TO Be CALLED
Sweeney MONTH"
kilograms Pouring In From AL Over
tho Country Congratulating Local
Insurance Man.

AZ n meeting Of the Equitable LIE
Assurance Society agents. now being
held n tho Windsor hotel. Thomas II.
Sw".n"y, general agent. is the man-of-
,hc-hrur. Although these meeting are
regular occurrences more interest Is
attached to this one owing To the fact
that This month Mr.. Sweeney Will ccle-
hra,a the thirtIcth anniversary of his
nrcnry for the Equitable Life. The
father Of tn" present manager. John d.
Sweeney. introduced the Equitable into
tn" stat" NJ West Virginia just thirty
venrs ago this month.
Iron Thomas r. Swcerey's shoulders
was thrown tn" responsibility Of this
business when his father di"d in 1895.
Mr. Sweeney WAS no more than boy
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-06-01
STOPS,
NEURALGIA CONE
DR.. JAMES HEADACHE POWDERS
GIVE INSTANT RELIEF-COST
DIME A PACKAGE.

Nervn.racking. splitting or dull.
throbbing headaches yield in just a
few moments to Dr.. James Headache
Powders which cost only 10 cents
package at any drug store. It's the
quickest. surest headache relief In the
whole world. Don't suffer. Relive tbs
agony and distress now. You can.
Millions OF men and women have
found that heaiache or neuralgia
misery IS needless. Get what you ask
for.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-06-01
CONSUMPTI TAXES
Continued From First Page.)

able tax on newspapers, magazines
and other publications now trans
ported for one cent il pound, the com.
mittec today arranged for Il general
conference Saturday night. Chairman
simmons and other members VIII
meet representatives Of the publishers
and the p0stutIlce department. The
proposed general two per cent TAX on
all advertising and the liardwick
amendment. recommended by the de-
pnrlmrnt ia greatly increase postage
charges on portions of tho rublica-
lions devoted Ia advertising, will be
discussed with Il view 10 reaching
some fair compromise.
Parcel Post Tax.
In deciding 10 adopt the new tax on
MARCEL posi- packa yes. the committee
was said to believe that such action
would be- hut fair 10 the express com
nanics. maintaining present parity or
competition between The two services.
For The convenience of shippers me
committee adopted III" direct TAX or
one cent on each % cents paid Tor
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-06-01

four candidates last night came along
and threatened TO spill all the dope.
The people on the outside who have
heard how the votes were cast Mon
day might are filled with wondermeHt
in view of the attitude toward MT.
Nagle OF the FIVE who made their cam
paign 81 10 speak, on the strength OF
his nnnular ritz
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-06-01

Tho Memorial Day S"rvIC.. which was
hold Ivy III" T. r. Taird Past. -, T. r.
ut tho All"n Grove PRESBYTERIAN church.
Wednesday afternoon. was largely a.
tended An excellent pr"rram "T rect
,afionS music. "tr. WAS r"nd' r'd. cart.
!. l.. fTn0trn Of Muundsvilln. delivered
q snlnndii mcInnriAl ahdrrSS.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-06-01
RID OF LINGERING COUGH

Cold weather persisted 81 late THIS
year that many more persons have colds
Than ever h"forr at this season. You
cun Get relief from rnckinE. hacking
coughs. from whecZy. Sncrzy breathing.
from raw. sore throat aud tight chest.
W. G.. ';luzIrr. R"utOnvill". Ark. writes:
Il can recommend |""y'S Honey and
Tar Compound. used il for n cough
that | had fer wears and was said 10
have consumption. but IT. cured me-"
Contains no oniat"s. Children like II.
coleman g Co.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-06-01
wisenlan Funeral.

nnsdav rnr the lat" Mrs Porter Wise
man. who's" death. occurred 81 h"r 'hnm"
n.a- Pheasant Valley a. Monday. In
icrmcut was in tn" I.!fnrs'"n" C"me-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-06-01
|COUNC|L CALLS -FOUR CANDIDATES
FOR MANAGER INTO CONFERENCE

promise Of open meetings. and the So
crst sessions. which directly violate"
the spirit OF. the charter. arr causing
no little dissatisfaction among the
public.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-06-01
BAN|SHES NERVOUSNESS.
Puts vigor AID Ambition INTO
Rundown Tired-out People.

Puts vtgor AID Ambition INTO
Rundown Tired-out People.
II you feel tired out. out OF
sorts. Respondent. mentally or
physically depressed and lack the
desire TO accomplish things, get .
soc box of Nerv-MintZ at the 4
Gricst Drug Co. today and your
troubles Will be over. !;
If you drink too much. smoke :
too much or are nervous because Z
of overwork OF any kind. Merry |.
Mint% will make you feel better
in three dnys time or money back ,
from tho Griest Drug Co. on the
first box purchased.
For all affections OF the ner-
vous system. loss OF appetite. lack .
or confidence. trembling. sleep :
lesSncss. exhausted or weakened
vitality. weakening habits or
weaknesses Of any kind get box (
today on the money back plan
Mail orders filled: charges pro.
paid by the Griest Drug Co.