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The Washington times., 1917-08-12

and hagborinE a tendency to kick II
you go near his hind legs and to bite
II you get within reach OF his teeth
Everybody was soaking wet from per
spiration and from a gentle drizzle
that had continued throughout the
two hours drill. Harness, saddles,
and horses were in a mess, and each
man had a thirst that yelled for re-
lief. while each hungered for the
shower baths that were waiting for
him at barracks.
The Ofacer LenIent.
Our regular army officer Instructor
must have observed our condition and
felt sorry for US, because he didn't
make a very close inspection TO see
that we had groomed, cleaned out the
hoofs, wiped of the harness, and
washed the bits. He let US go at
II: 80 instead of ll:i5, which allowed
us half an hour to get our dirty, wet.
smelly clothes off, slosh around under
the showers till we were good end
clean, and then dress in fresh clothes
from head to foot. 1t was great. but
the next day!
The trouble was we thought too much
Of a drink of water and a bath and not
enough OF the Government property
for which We were responsible-that
harness. Later in the afternoon the
instructor discovered that what, al
together, would make twelve sets OF
harness had been left scattered all
over the stables. without having been
wiped of. Brides were dropped on
manure piles, traces were strewn
about the floors or left in managers or
stalls. and saddles and saddle blank
old n1nHa
Not a word of reproach was uttered
when we took the horses out the next
day. which was the hottest of the sum-
mer but we were kept at mounted
drill till the last minute: we were
kept grooming on the picket line. I'M
der the broiling sun, with the dust of
the horses coats settling in our
sweaty hair and on our faces; until
the last animal shone like a circus
horse and we were held at attention
in the stables. each man one yard IN
rear of and facing his horse, until the
instructor had gone into every stall.
inspected each set of harness to see
that it was cleaned and in its proper
place and had then, with a few eN-
tremely pointed sentences. informed
us OF our dereliction of the day be-
fore.
Had Learned Responsibility.
We got no baths at all that day:
we had to eat dinner in those sweaty
garments, and our afternoon work
began before we had time to take
bath afterward. BY 4:30, when we
could get under the showers, we had
done a lot OF thinking about the re-
sponsibility OF the soldier for field
artillery, horses and material. l
know that personally, 1 shall never
leave a piece of harness anywhere ex-
cept right where it belongs. II I'm
ever tempted TO be careless, the mem
DRY OF that hot noontide and the
bath 1 didn't get will keep me
straight.
The Washington times., 1917-08-12

l. has taken a lot Of hard knocks
for men in the officers training
camps to learn obedience and respon-
sibility. the two prime qualities Of
the good soldier.
] applied for field artillery and was
fortunate enough to be assigned to
one of the three batteries of that
arm for training. ] speedily found
that a sense Of responsibility is more
ice than in any other, excepting. Of
course, the quartermasters' corps.
Why. you ask.
Advantages In the Artillery.
For the simplest reason in the
world. You have about ten times as
much property to use and to be ac-
countable for. You must take ten
times as much trouble to see that
nothing is lost or mislaid and must
be ten times as rigid in demands upon
yourself and others. There are ten
times as many chances to turn up at
a critical moment, perhaps when
you're ready to go into action against
an enemy, with a range-finder miss
ing. a breech-block gone or a few
hundred rounds of ammunition lost
along the road.
We have been whipping our brains
for five weeks now to learn all the
hundreds OF parts OF material and
equipment in a battery Of field artill-
cry. I've been told that if one man
set about 10 check up the property in
one battery wagon Il would take him
all day and he'd know he'd done a
days work. Which is undoubtedly
the reason land a proper one) for one
OF our last hard knocks, administered
by way OF teaching us to be respon-
sible
We had brought the battery in, I'M
hitched. tied on the picket line, and
groomed our horses. (By the way, it's
great fun to groom =. huge wheel
horse covered with sweat. and mud,
The Washington times., 1917-08-12
CREDIT BUREAU GROWING

Two more workers will be added
to the SIAN OF the credit bureau OF
the Retail Merchants Association To.
morrow to meet the increased volume
OF business. 9. V. Weakly. former
chief of the credit reporters. has been
made manager Of the credit bureau.
David Sanger has gone to Cleveland
for the national credit mems conven-
tion a. a representative of the local
body. Secretary Columbus will 20 to
Cleveland this week.
The Washington times., 1917-08-12
ny and Share in the Uncommon SaDin.
Ladies' Department
Pumps and Colonials

In patent, dull and several shades of
colored l<idskin; hand turned and welt soles,
covered Louis XIV or leather heels. These are
best quality shoes, the sizes are somewhat
broken, but in the combined lot there is al
most any size.
The Washington times., 1917-08-12
GAVE TIP ON Sub VAR;
HAY BE MADE ADMIRAL

Because he gave the navy timely
warning OF Germany's submarine
warfare plans. Capt Albert Parker
Niblsck. now commanding a div ision
Of the battleship fleet. had been rec
commended for n rear admirably by
the naval promotion board, according
to a Washington dispatch to the New
York Sun.
During the spring of 1918. Captain
The Washington times., 1917-08-12

Made OF genuine White buckin white kdsn and white
also with coored dskn wedge heels
ing heels All high grade Shoes exceptional bargains Isles broken
The Washington times., 1917-08-12
hER0 ElEDAi FO2ROOT
AS RESULT OF MISSION

The hrst- vaior medal OF the
National Arts Club is to be presented
to Eiihu Root. head OF the Americas
commission to Russia. The purpose
of this medal is to be a reward foi
unusual heroism IN the military OF
naval service OF the United States.
The Washington times., 1917-08-12
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DUILUIlId LUELhI UEU,,
TWO LOST, FIVE HURT

HARRISBURG, Pa. Aug. IA
three-story office building adjoining
the twenty-foot excavation for the
new million-dollar Penn-Harris Hotel
yesterday dropped into the hole.
Five persons We're injured and two
others. known to have been in the
building. are missing.
The Washington times., 1917-08-12
TUMULTY AT LAKE PLACID.

LAKE PLACID, y. Y. Aug. II
Secretary to the President Tumulty
spent a quiet Sunday here, en- route
tc Saratoga for a vacation. He and
Mrs. Tumulty will remain at Lake
Placid for several days.
The Washington times., 1917-08-12
FIELD MICE ear sac.

CLAYTON Ala. Aug. IA prom
insnt farmer near here, becoming
alarmed at the war, buried 500 for
safekeeping. Field mice ate $40 OF
II. Now the bucolic Captain Kidd 10
sticking to the old yarn sock.
The Washington times., 1917-08-12

weeks ago. were all used 20 equip
tn regular army and the national
guard.
The War Department throws the
blame on the manufacturers. who
signed, the department says. larger
contracts than they could possibly all
In the time specified.
The Washington times., 1917-08-12

Nibiacls declared that there wcr"
very suspicious signs observable in
connection with Germany's subma
rine construction. He was then naval
attache at the American embassy in
Berlin.
The Washington times., 1917-08-12
EccJ,rr inEijT SHORTAGE
CONF2ONTS new ARMY

The quartermaster corps Of the
United States admitted today that It
will be unable to have uniforms,
shoes, and other equipment on hand
for the men who will be mobilized on
September /.
According to War Department Of
ficials, there will be a delay in obtain
ing sufficient supplies, because the
original equipment contracts, let
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-06-19

Three-Piece Sets-Settee, Chair and Rocker
brown finish upholstered in cretonne,
$23-S5 complete,
Rockers and Chairs with high backs and 6;
inch arms, very comfortable and will give years
of service, $14.5O each
Rockers and Chairs, the new flaring arms,
very comfortable and roomy, a new style,
S11.5O each.
Fiber-Reed Tables in large library styles as
we'll as the smaller kinds for the porch $50
to $26.5O each.
Fiber-Reed Tea Wagons in white enameled
finish, $500 to $22.5O.
Brown Fiber-Reed Chaise Lounges, just the
piece YOU need for reclining and reading,
$22.5O.
An unusual assortment of novelties in Reed
Fiber such as Sewing Cabinets, Waste Baskets,
Flower Baskets, Fern Stands. Umbrella Stands,
etc.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-06-19
.TN|ENTY-E|GHT THOUSAND AUTO "
LICENSE TAGS ARE NOV! READY
CARLOAD RECEIVED IN CHARLES
TON SATURDAY FOR.
YEAR 1917.
Licenses Now Issued by State High
way Commission Instead OF
State Auditor.

The automobile license tags for the
fiscal year Of 1917. which begins July
!, are now ready for distribution from
the office of the State Highway Com
mission. al Charleston, according 10
Hon. A D. Williams, chairman or the
commission, who spent several hours
in Wheeling last night while waiting
for Il train for the capital city.
A carload Of the lags--26.0o0 III
number-arrived in Charleston on Sat
urday. Mr.. Williams said.
. License application blanks have
been placed iR the hands of county
courts, city clerks and leading gar
ages over the State, and may be Sc
cured by automobile owners.
The metal tags. Mr.. Williams said
are the preltieSl that have ever been
issued by the State. Tn body is black.
while the figures and letters are yell
low. The license itself. it is believed,
will do much 10 reduce automobile
rhefts. as it will carry the name of
The owner, the name and manufacture
er's number Of his car. the engine
facts for Identification.
The automobile licenses, under the
road law as revised by the last SEES.
sion of the legislature, are issued by
the State Highway Commission in
stead of by thr State auditor.
Mr.. Williams believes that the alloi..
ment of $4,000 tags will not be too
many, i'm view of the fact that 25,00O
have been issued in this fiscal year
ending June 80
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-06-19
RIVER. NEWS

Last evening there was a Stage .n'
seven feet sin inches In the OHIO river.
which is rising slowly du" tp the fac;
thu; thu wickrts of the McMccn"n dam
have been raised.
The steamer Milton pulled from the
local dock at 30 o'clock yesterday
morning for Matam0ras. Last night the
Liberty arrived at tho wharf from New
Matarlnras and Will return Tor that port
, at 1870 o'clock this morning. The
DUN bar is due 10 leave here At { o'clock
Wednesday morning tnr Charles; on. The
Ruth is scheduled 10 pASs up for Pitts
burgh Mt o'clock next Thursday mrn-
ing.
River Stages
Davis Island Dam As feet, station
airy: cloudy. g.. 49,.
Steubcnville Sc feet. stationary;
clear. .:
clear.
Oil City % feet. falling: clear
Warren feet. stationary. rain.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-06-19
Y. W. {. A. Night at the
Red Cross Headquarters

Last night was Y. VIC A. night at
Red Cross headquarters and thirty
members Of the 'Y" were busy during
the evening sewing different articles
that are 10 be used in Red Cross work.
1t was learned last night that the
different y. W. c. 4. conferences
which are being held throughout the
country. are emphasizing a program
Of war relief work, especially in the
neigh borhood where there are soldier
camps. In order 10 attract more young
women for this work, there will be
stationed throughout the country,
training camps for a period Of ten
days where the women can obtain the
opportunity Of learning the rudiments
of the relief work,
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-06-19
MRS. SOPHIA GRIFFITH

Canton Woman Visiting In This City
is Unaware Of Daughters Death.
The Wheeling police last night were
requested to notify Mrs. Sophia Crit
filth, OF. Canton. O.. who is supposed TO
be visiting Wheeling friends. Of the
death Yesterday Of her daughter. the
wife of Dr.. Smith. Up until late
hour last night the local authorities
had not been able 10 locate the
mother.
Mrs. Griffith is supposed TO have
come 10 Wheeling a few days ago.
The Canton authorities do not know
whom she is visiting.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-06-19
Corset Exhibition
This Week

vOl' arc especially invited to
l attend the Corset E1hibi-
ton now being held. MRS. E.
Y. STEVENS. we'll known to
many Of our customers, has
been assigned to our store this
week by the makers OF the
American Lady and Madame
Lvra corsets. The smart show
ing OF this season 5 styles is in-
comparable. Everything that is
correct in rorsetry is represent
ed. Designs arc the last word.
Materials and trimmings are
rich and dainty. Workmanship
is Notwithstanding is pcrfcc-
ton.
MOdiSh ureSserS everywhere
are interested in these Gorsets,
which arc made for all figures,
slender, medium and stout. in
Guiding Just exactly the right
model for your individual fig
urc.
We shall be glad to fit YOU.
and VIC can safely guarantee
YOU faultless fitting.
We believe this the opport,r-
nifty Of every woman to secure
'"hcr'' American Lady model.
the correct foundation for the
season s styles.
Be sure TO obtain "vour"
model before YOU have your
:, new suit or gown fitted. in or
) der to secure the best results.
Second noor
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-06-19
.|NFANT|LE PARALYSIS
At MARTINS FERRY
Case Breaks Out in Homo Where
There Are Five Other Children
Another Child III,

Two cases OF infantile paralysis
have developed in Martins Ferry.
Howard Edward Mcconnell. two-year-
old son OF George Mcconnell, living
near Riyeryiew cemetery, Is not ex-
pected to recover from the effects.
OF the malady, and Joseph Neal, Is.
months-old son Of Mr.. and Mrs. vii.
liam Neal Of. Cemetery. Road, Is be-
lieyed also to have the disease. The
plague was discovered Sunday and the
h O m quarantined yesterday by
Health Officer Freeman, Of Martins
Ferry. There are four children. in the
Mcconnell family, but none Of them
are ILL.,
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-06-19
VALUABLE BELL HERE.

An historic bell, used on the steam.
er Tell City which was sunk few
months ago. can now BE seen. at the
local wharf boat. 1t Is said that the
bell, which was recovered some time
ago, Is the best made and the most
beautifully toned bell used on any
steamer on Central States rivers. It
was made at Louisville and its value
is estimated at $4,000.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-06-19

with the commencement exercises 'ol
ST. Alphonsus' school a O'Clock this
morning. Al tnf conclusioL Of the
mass, diplomas will b. presented and
medals AWARDED o eleven ycGnG PEG,
pie who have finished the commercial
course.
The 2raGiia'cs a.. Il" fol;owS:
Misses Marie Schroeder. GenevteTe
Sonnefeld. Mary B. O'Leary, HildA {.
Long. Gertrude NJ. Schmitl, Emma T..
Albert. Bertha Rose: McSsrs. George
W kusinir. Henry krcsS, FRANK
Slahl and Joseph Late.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-06-19
MANY ATTEND EXERCISES.
AT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

The First Baptist church was
crowded Sunday evening when the
Junior Choir rendered its Children S
day program What careful instruc.
ton and patient training will DO for
children was demonstrated. fifty
Juvenile voices rang out IN sweet dis,
tinct notes TO the delight OF the
audience. A strong factor in the eV'
enirg's performance was the music
rendered by the Trinity Lutheran
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-06-19

given a preliminary hearing before
Commissioner Boyd at 10 o'clock this
morning. Badly claims he is past 81
years. The government will introduce
at the hearing an insurance policy
said to have been recently taken out
by Badly who gave his age at 28 years.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-06-19
BfrtECED s'|.ACKERS
*: Il: 4 ! +: !; :: BROUGHT TO CITY
:Aastrif; Held. to Federal Court Last
:. j. Might and MARSHALL County
= -: - Ean's Hearing Today.

g Georse5 Humansd. hungarian. OF
7Monndsstle. was given a preliminary
.ehearfag EAST night before United
States Commissioner George E. Boyd
on charge OF failing to register on
Registration day, June ) and was held
tssusedeeai-, court. He was committed
.sst Ohio, county Jail in default OF
;,Blspyha. e f1pnisuski said that he was
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-06-19
TWAS MEDICINE He
: TOOK, NOT LIQUOR
SOUTH SIDE BARBER ARRESTED
WHEN HE TAKES PAIN REMEDY
FOR HIS STOMACH.
Stein Given Hearing Last Night and
"Whiskey" Proves to Be Chloro-
form and Parecoric

"Whtskey" Proves to Be Chloro-
form and Paregoric.
! John Stein. barber. of 2701 Chapline
street, took 'swig" from Il half pint
bottle the other day. He was seen
by Anti-Saloon Representative @. NJ.
, Pollen in the act and was arrested.
Stein was given a hearing in the
r. G.. Hobbs, and discharged from
custody at the request Of Assistant
Prosecuting Attorney Bachmann. The
little court chamber in the prison
: smelled strongly Of chloroform and
paresoric mingled with a perfume Of
old rum when the bottle was I'M
! corked. He was charged with vlolat.
Ing the prohibition law. His shop was
searched and an empty half pint bottle
was found.
/. Stein said he had been suffering
with the "tun1my" ache and brought
the medicine from home TO the shop
TO alleviate the spasmodic pains while
+ performing his daily functions of re-
moving whskers and reducing the
length Of hair.
The court took Il strong Whit Of the
! contents Of the bottle and shook his
head up and down, affirming the dec
! laration Of the prisoner that it was
! medicine and not demon rum" Stein
thanked the court when discharged
and the bottle OF medicine was re-
turned to him 80
Powers Is Convicted.
George Powers, of McColoch street,
was convicted Of violation of the Yost
law and given a fine Of 500 and three
months in the county Jail. The case
was appealed by his attorney, J. B.
! Handlan. a
Orion Carson. charged with viola
ton Of the prohibition law. was on
, hand and his case was continued 10
. June q. Otto H. Auber, same charge,
continued to next Wednesday evening.
I Peter Rasidies. same charge, con-
tinued TO Wednesday.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-06-19

past 81 years of age, while several
witnesses stated that he was OF con-
scriptive age.
He was brought from Moundsville
Jail by United States Deputy Marshal
John u. Short. who also brought hand
cuffed with Humanskl, Samuel Badly,
an American, living near Moundsville,
in Marshall county. He, too. Is charged
with falling to register. He will be
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-06-19
ST. JOSEPH'S RETREAT
WILL OPEN SUNDAY
Rev. Father Finnerty Will Have
charae-To Continue Eight Days.

On Sunday. Juno -. the first annual
retreat for. the Sisters Of 81. Joseph
will commence under the direction Of
The direction Of tho Rev. Father Fin
nrrty. O..P. The retreat will be- held
in ST. Joseph:s convent chapel and will
last a period of eight days.
These. annual services are held fo:'
the Sisters, who at that time must eX.
.clude themselves into privacy, from
business. public life and society.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-06-19
The | aylor lhorofare

Orchestra. The First Baptist church
wishes 70 thank the Lutheran orches;
ira and all others who helped 10 make
the Children's Day exercises great
success.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-06-19

French Willow Chairs and Rockers in nat
nral color or can be stained, $500 to
$3.50. D..
Limited assortment of China Grass Furniture,
among the best looking and most durable Porch
Furniture made-Chairs and Rockers only at
S1O.5O to $3.50.
Natural Willow Furniture
This Natural Willow Furniture is rapidly be
coming a favorite for all the year around use.
Besides being very comfortable it is artistic and
can be used with any decorative scheme for
most any room and will give satisfaction in
every way
Natural Willow Chairs. and Rockers, plain,
$500 each.
Arm Chairs or Rockers, $3.50 each
High-Back Wing Chairs or Rockers, $780,.
We stain Natural Willow Furniture any
color to match any decorative scheme you may
have in mind. FOURTH door
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-06-19
Kaex Fibre Reed Combination Porch and Interior Furniture

kALTEA is the highest grade
Fiber Reed Furniture and is
made in America. Kaltex Fur:
niturc is light in weight, easy
to handle, yet it is the most
comfortable and durable OF. its
kind. 1t is artistic and comes
in many fnishes-old ivory,
meerSchaum and brown-and is
very durable. Many of the
pieces arc upholstered, but we
make cushions and backs to Or
der from cretonne when desired
on pieces that are not uphol-
stored. kalte1 is ideal for liv-
ing rooms and porches.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-06-19
Tho ENTHUSIASTICALLY Fair.
STONE & THOMAS
Tuesday, June 10, 1917.
Furnish the Home and Porch for Summer

than
possible the
ay hamoks ol comfortably porch
Furniture Cex Mating Rugs make the
for the hot
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-06-19

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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-15
Doctor Tells How To Strengthen
Eyesight so per cent IL One
Weeks Time IN Many Instances

many descriptions may be wonder,
fully benefited by following the sim
pie. rules. Here Is the prescription:
Go to any active drug store and get a
bottle Of Diploma tablets. Drop one
DIPLOMA tablet in fourth OF a glass
Of water and allow to dissolve With
this liquid battle the eyes two to four
times daily. You should notice your
eyes clear up perceptibly right from
the start and Inflammation will quick
ly disappear II your eyes are bother.
ing you, even a little, take steps to
save them now before 1t is too late.
Many hopelessly blind might have
been saved If they had cared for their
eyes in time. ......
Note: Another prominent Physician
to whom the above article was sub
mitted, said: "Optona Is a very re-
markable remedy. Its constituent in
gradients are, well known to eminent
eye specialists and widely prescribed
by them. The manufacturers guar.
antee it to strengthen eyesight so per
cent in one weeks time in many In
stances or refund the money. 1t can
be obtained from any good druggist
and is one of the very few prepare
tons feel should be kept on hand for
regular use in almost every family"
ADV. -.. .-.. >.... ~, =. .... 49,.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-02-15
A Free Prescription You Can Have
Filled and Use at Home.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa.-Do you wear
glasses? Are you a victim Of eye
strain or other eye weaknesses? If
so, you will be glad to know that &C
cording to DR.. Lewis there is real
hope for you. Many whose eyes were
failing say they have had their eyes
restored through the principle Of this
wonderful free prescription. One man
says, after trying it: 81 was almost
blind; could not see to read at all.
Now ! can read anything without any
glasses and my eyes do not water
any more. At night they would pain
dreadfully; now they feel fine all the
time. II was like a miracle to me"
a lady who used it says: THE atmos-
phere seemed hazy with or without
glasses, but after using this prescrip-
tion for fifteen days everything seems
clear can even read the fine print
without glasses" 1t is believed that
thousands who wear glasses can now
discard them in a reasonable time and
multitudes more will be able to
strengthen their eyes so as to be
spared the trouble and expense Of
ever getting glasses. Eye troubles of