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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-12-14

/ gain favor with the american league
J. I,h o,rucrs The National league pro-
nnscs 70 limit the amount the players
! ni the contcnding ctuhS receive am
divide the remainder among the payers
TN the four leading clubs III 'hc wv" i'''
rucs. President Johnson s;;id ne nc''tN.
cd this proposal probably would nc Eot''
! down by the American leaInH' wa"
though, Iha, tho "spuls should go I" inc
victcrs.
President Johnson favored n claus" II
serted in contracts for tho JPN season
Tho clubs will include MI drafted or on
LISTED players |" the extent nf protecting
! Tho club owners. The latter would ne
ahsolvcd from all salary in tho event me
rlavcr rnlislS or is drafted. But II In:
rlar"r returns /" the game after hrlhc
discharged from military service II" must
consider himself still bound 10 IN" cl'Il'
with which hr last signed. =.
May Play 154 Games.
Whilc it Is regarded rs practically GER
tain that the two leagues Will decide on
II I54 game ScheduI" fort next season
August Hermann. president Of IN" C'n-
rinnati Natiopl&. AMI chairman OF tIi''
, National Baseball commission. advised
the American lraCu" executive OVER me
long distance trlcphon" that tho question
of 4 Schcdul" still was open with tho
National '.lcngurrS. President Johnson
fHyurS II 40 gam" schedule ana VIII
make Il fight for il. hut rr"hably VIII BE-
obliged 10 ;IrC"ln to tho wishes or N"
older organization as both leagues nae
the same park in New YORK.
Bat and Ball Day.
tfter agreeing 10 retain tho present
PLAYER limit. the American .lcaGucrS de-
,,id"d to hold Il bat and ball fund day
in every riiy in tho lcaGu" next jun:
Twenty-Five per cent Of gross receipts
will hc donated 10 tho fund for tho pur-
chase of baseball parahrrna'ia for AM
rrirau soldiers President Johnson ais
announced that tie league would raise n
fund 20 buy baseball equipment for Can
aIian soldiers.
The "hiladrlphia clubs Of the Amcri-
c;rn and National leagues will play IN
exhibition gam" early in tho season t.
raise a fund for The widow Of william q
H.nrt. Of Philadelphia. secretary of the
j'os..hall Writer'S association. who died
recently. The suggestion for the Deuc-
IL game WAS made by Connie Mack. MIN.
hg"r of the Philadelphia Americans.
What did the old niser put down
when you asked him for a contribu-
ton?"
His foot on the proposition
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-12-14
Retain Player Limit
and Spring Practice

CHICAGO. Dec. 1S.-Rctention or Line
twenty-five player limit and continuation
If the usual spring ir:tluinS Trips WIS
decided upon at tho closing session OF
The American lraEu" meeting '"liIE"'
The club owners cleared up thcS" points
in preparation for the joint meeting VIII
the National leagucrs here tomorrow"
Summarized the important questions to
be considered by tho sixteen CLUB own
crs Of the two leagues are
The adviSahllity OF reducing the play
ing schedule to 14o games.
The advisability Of l64 game sched-
ule running only 5ia months.
DcyIsEnc a method 10 collect the fed
eral war tax. -
Sottlcucnt of tho financial obligations
rcsult inr from the Federal league war.
Suggestion Of 4 new division or inc
world series receipts.
Inserting Il war clause In tho players
contract to protect tho club owner IN tEc
event the player Is called into the Na'
tiunal army.
President Johnson's announcement
,hat the $ilG.n0u fund agreed upon 10
reimburse hackers OF Federal lcaG"e
clubs still remained uDaid caused n sur
1rlsc lie said that tn" American l"t-
que was ready to pay us S!lSsS--S'"'''"
at once, but that the entire Issue would
have, TO be- settled by tho club owners
Of the two leagues tomorrow. II was
revealed that Edward Gwinncr. who lost
heavily IL, hacking tho Pittsburgh club
oc the Federal league. Is to receive Son.-
90 Of the fund. and the balace Is to be
divided between Harry Sinclair. who
Financed the Newark club, and the Ward
estate Of New FORK. which supported the
Brooklyn Fedcrals.
Plan Not Favored.
The suggestion advanced by the Ma
tional league that new division OF the
worlds series receipts be made did not
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-12-14
GIVE TO NEEDY
At This Christmas Time Remember tho
Ones Less Fortunate Than
Yourself.

Circular letters have been mailed by
Mrs +. J. Hugus, president Of the board
Of managers OF the Florence Crittenton
Home. which Is located at Elm Grove
asking that the friends Of the institution
remember the unf0rtunateS whom they
are caring for. at this Christmas time
In the past year the home has cared tor
twenty-five girls and twenty-seven in,
fants The girls who are housed here
are in their tender years. from the ages
OF thirteen to seventeen, and arc dese-H.
Ing Of tender thought.
The work Of the home Is one Of r1ercF
and the officials are greatly encouraged
with the hearty cooperation OF the psn-
nle Of the vicinity. and shall be most
thankful for money. clothing. bedding
groceries and supplies OF any sort. which;
their friends find IL most conventicni 10
offer: in the furtherins OF this most
worthy cause Of taking care OF tho
fallen.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-12-14
WANT GAMES

The fast and undofcatcd High link
team Of the Senior league at tho local
Y. NJ. e. \. Is DESTROYS Of playing games
away from home. particularly with
teams that have good floors. Any team
desiring Il gam" should get into COM
muncalinn with Manager Jacobucci. IS
he Is rndcav0rinG tn draw up Il small
schedule after the present league season
closes.
Address all communications TO MIN
in care Of the Y. NJ. G. A. and you will
receive, an carly reply.
q Such teams as Chester. W. Va, Pine
Grove. Wnllarr. Claysvillc. Cameron or
any team that can offer Il suitable
guarantee arc preferred.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-12-14
SOUTH SIDE NEWS
Repeat Entertainment

The entertainment given last evening
by the younger people of ST. stephens
Reformed church ut the church will he
repeated this evening and@a larg" at
tendance. is expected. The entertain
mcnt Is composed Of n one-act rlaylct
and Cantala Each rumhcr was re-
ccivcd with applause last evening and
tho persons who took part III the cNcr-
ciscs showed the result Of their splendid
training, Tho entertainment Will be
repeated this evening and tho public is
Invited.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-12-14
PLAY AT CLEVELAND.

BOSTON. Dec. l3.---JoScph j. Dallas
SECRETARY Of the Union Printers National
baseball league. announced today that
the 1918 tournament would he held ut
Cleveland ut u date to be dctcrlnn:l
later. llans are under why TO MAKE II
Il week uf patriotic demonstrations. HoS-
ION. indianapolis. Cincinnati. st. Paul
New York, Washington. Philadelphia,
shurgh. Chicago, Detroit and 81
Louis will be represented.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-12-14
HIGH JINKS VlCTORS
j. IN SENIOR LEAGUE
TWO INTERESTING CONTESTS
STAGED ON FLOOR LAST
EVENING.
Teams Played IN Mtd-Seasou Form aud
Games Were Fast and
Snappy.

The II" gym was tho socne OF two OF
rho prettiesr basketball contests seen
hcrr for some time last night. and inc
p!ayers seemed IL be playing in mid
season form. putting pep ana nSnl-
:rr spirit Into the fracas. much to the
merrImcnt nt the very fcw out cnthusI-
l.Stic fans.
The ruulc between the High JlnEs
and the Hop TuadS was the feature at
traction of the evening. ooth teams en-
trrinS the contest undctcated ard
fought with = determination ~. Win. and
consequently to gain the edge in tn"
race. Tho game WAS fast and Snapf!
from whistle u whistle. and every play
er was out for blood. keeping the
referee busy all the time.
Stewart. former Union High star was
seen in u High links uniform Tor ne
first time. and his excellent foul shoot
ing as we'll az his floor work stood out
very prominently. Captain Bachnan,
\. Bach,nan and Jucobucci played we'll
at all times. and their shooting fea-
turcd. The one remarkable coincidcnce
NJ the contest Ms that the strong Hop
Toad team was kept from scoring Il
single point iii the entire second half.
The score ended 81 TO 10 in favor OF the
High links.
The game between the ArinturS and
III. Musk Rats ended in 4 win for the
inter club after Il close and holly con-
tested BATH. Turk and Littcn featured
with their remarkable shooting. while
Lloyd played u strong defensive game
all the time. The final score was 81 to
10.
The Senior league NJ the "Y'' IS be-
coming very popular. and the players
are taking the game more at heart than
ever before. The poor attendance at the
names Is really an injustice 10 the play
ers: and unless the fans get together
the popular floor Is likely II suffer
greatly by It. Their. is absolutely no
charge 10 ,he contests, and the meaGtr
attendance cannot be contributed I" This
tact
The scores follow:
Hop Toads. High links.
Stark. f.... .JacObucci. J. hrhman. :,
Gallagher. f..........A. hachman. {
ArmhruStcr. c......-....... stewart. {.
Miller. X. ................ ...... hlee. &
Smith tCart.), E.....- .ltoorrcht. X.
SubstitutionS---HiGh links. SChaffCr
tor y. Blchmaa, ). Eachrnan FOR Jaco-
bucci: Hop Toads. none.
AvtatorS. Musk Rats'
Carlton :..............Tu Turk (caPI'. l.
McCoy. c............ .No", C.
Minkcmycr trapt.(. G.......... Lloyd. (.
Becker. 'E................. Ncnhen' T.
SubStitutionS-Avia Hare Tor
Becker.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-12-14
Sending Checks

Those who successfully kept up their
Christmas Savings clubs AT the South
Side bank last year nrc receiving their
payment checks. The checks were
mailed Tuesday md Wednesday. Over
$50, 900 WAS sent out by the bank
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-12-14
Good Shnw

The Newly Webs" the show now be-
Ing played nj the Southern theatre by
the Southern Stock company Is proving
pnpulnr with south sid" people ard the
pIac. was crowded To capacity last eve
ming. TIL" play is ono of the best that
has been shown al the theatre for some
time.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-12-14
river News

The river was still. falling slowly at
tn. local wharf last evening. add II stage
OF tire" scet sin inches WAS shown. At
th.. NIcMcchcn dam 4 stag" "f four f"",
TWO inches WAS shown. Th" river is Sill
full % floating ice.
Tho Lia"rty CLEARED yesterday after
moan at tw" "'clocl; fc: Clariigt"n.
where she will be tied up on account Of
ice. =.
The Ruth is still laying at tn" NJ
McehHu dam and ;he Milton is at til:
local wharf
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-12-14
Planning For Dance

a committee of the members or tho
Cupid club IS planning: for a holiday
dance which will be held between tho
holidays. The committee has secured
n hall. and an orchestra has been en-
gagged and the invitations will b. sent
this week
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-12-14
Ladies' VIII Meet

The srmiwnckly meeting OF thc lad
les Of tho Third Presbyterian church
was held Inst evening mt the church. and
, there was II good attendance. Tho Ladies'
wcrc husily engaged IN doing Red Cross
work
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-12-14
Home Club Dance

Another If the successful dances by
the members OF the Home club was held
last evening nj the club. There was n
large crowd present. md a good time
WAS enjoyed Ivy all. Tho Home club
orchestra furnished the dance program.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-12-14

Attend the special benefit dance for
the Italian military hospital at Arion
hall. corner Twentieth and Main
streets. Saturday evening. Dec. IS.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-12-14
RIVER TELEGEAIGS.

Davis Island Dam 4 feet, failing
snow.
Steubcnyillc feet. rising: snow.
Parkcrsburs s. feet. stationary
Snow.
Norgantown feet. falling: cloudy.
Oil City. % feet. frozen: SNOW.
Warren II feet. frozen: snow.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-12-14

Alumni i've at the Cathedral building
this evening and good game Is expect
Cd The Cupid boys have perfected a
good team. and they are confident OF
coming out OF the fray on the long end
Of the score.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-12-14
I: S. B.. KENESTERlNF.'
Hiph Point Knob. ". Va.

Ncrv-Worth whcts the appetite
adds flesh, aids digestion, rouses the
liver. regulates the bowels, restores
resttul sleep. banishes sick and merry
GUS headaches and other aches ana
Mains. builds up rundown systems
II it, does not do this for you. Your
dollar back at Baer's Drug Store
Wheeling.
Nerv.Worth Is sold in Warwood by
". T. Mcnamara; Fulton. by the
Fulton Pharmacy; Minso Junction
b. Moore Bros; Martins Ferry. Rat
ston & Parker: ST. Clairsville, Platter
son & Sons; Barnesville. Hilles Bros
Cameron by Cameron Drug Co.; SIS
tersville by c. B. Disque: New Martins
Vile, by Hornbrook's Drug store;
Moundsville. J. H. Beam Drug Co.;
bridgeport. Selby & Reed (Dent Phar-
macvj: Bellaire. Dankworth Bros;
Paden City. Morgan Bros; West Al
exandcr, T. X. McConn; EdEwood'
The Edcwood Pharmacy: Elm Grove,
Rlum's Pharmacy; Bcnwood, Benwoou
Drug Co.: McMechen, Carrots Pnar-
macy.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-12-14
Personals

\ meeting Of the members Of the
Christian Endeavor society OF st. Johns
church was held yesterday afternoon.
Roy Turner who had his arm broken
several weeks ago is improving nicely.
Columbus Stanley Is confined to his
home on Twentieth street with a severe
attack Of grippe.
Mrs. John J.. Gavin Is Ill ut her home
on South Eof street.
Charles Dickman, who has been con-
fined 10 his home on South Eoff street,
has recovered and Is able to he out. "
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-12-14
Ha6fetban Rasna

Tho recently formed Cupid. A. G.
team will meet the Cathedral
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-12-14
FEEL BETTER And
BETTER TILL THE
LAST DROPS GONE
That s the Effect Nerv- Worth Has
on S. 8. Kenesterine, OF
High Point Knob.

There never was more enthusiast
ic Nerv-Worth user than this ono. nor
one Offering better reasons for his
praise. Mr. kencsterine's letter was
very recently received by Marietta's
Wentworth drugsist::
Will S. Richardson-A great big
bottle of good medicine that helps YOU
from the first taste and Keeps one
feeling better and better until the last
drop Is Sonc-that's my idea of the
goodness of Nerv-Worth. One bottle
die me more good than l expected. yet
am going To take one more to make
sure of myself.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-12-14

What did the old niser put down
when you asked him for contribu-
tion?"'
His foot on the proposition
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-05-11
LOCALS
CPaid Aov-rusement- A }

For rent--5 room modern bunga =
low on North side. Phone 302M.
For sale-Nearly new Overland
Light Four at a bargain for cash. In
first class condition. overland Sales
Room and Service Station, 544 Main
street.
Wanted, by manufacturer, man
ager for new exclusive line to a man
capable of handling territory we can
offer a good proposition and perma-
nent See Mr. Livingston, Hotel Pen
dleton. 80
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-05-11

big, wholesome, intensely human story that instantly
grips your attention and holds your interest from intro
duction finale. idle Wives brings truths to light with
startling sincerity. holds the mirror of life and shows
really a cynical conception of it. but
truly reflection of life in its infinite varieties its
highways byways-not slAnderous tale told to hold
the morbid but story unfOlded by holding the
life itself for the betterment of all mankind 'de Wives
will make you think, ponder and wonder why such things
b must be.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-05-11
Pastine Today.

William Fox is presenting TO-DAY
at the Pastime a film version of the
trials and tribulations Of the modern
society woman featuring Genevieve
Hamuer. The picture is called Tan
gled L1ves' and is one of the most
noteworthy achievements lately from
the Fox studio. In addition will alsc
be shown a Eoxfilm Comedy in two
acts called THE Film Spoilers" with
Charles Conklin.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-05-11

The incidents follow each other
like this:
Bonnie. an orphan, is the ill-treat-
ed maid-of-all work at Joe .Gaskell' 3
road house. a notorious resort in the
mountains A mile or so away George
Grenville has his summer home, at
which Arthur wharton, young play
wright. and his sister are visiting. a
love affair exists between Wharton
and Elinor. who Tilted the young play
wright in order TO marry the Gren-
vile millions:
A motor accident forces EIinor
Wharton and Charlotte to take refuge
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-05-11

We wish TO advise the insuring pub
lie that Geo. w. Coutts has been ap-
pointed the exclusive agent for that
part Of Umatilla county heretofore
represented by w. II. Kellogg. 1t will
be to your advantage to see Mr.. Coutts
about grain or other insurance.
OREGON FIRE RELIEF ASSOCLA-
TTON. w. c. Hagerty, Sec.-Adv.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-05-11

The Lasky- Paramount production,
Castles for Two" which will be
seen at the Alta on Friday and Sat
urday with the beautiful Marie Doro
in the stellar role, is a clever Irish
comedy drama, the scenes of which
were laid in Ireland, and Miss Doro
was supposed to see the fairies
which abound throughout the Emer-
aid Isle. For the fairies in the pho.
todrama, number or clever young
motion picture actors of the Holly
wood colony were selected and the
youngsters had the time of their lives
made up as little ellis and banshees.
romping with the charming star. In
fact they enjoyed it so that one little
tike as she was being led away by
her mother held back and shrieked
in Mother, L want to be a
fairy some more"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-05-11
JAPANEsF MARSHES HERE

SAN FRANCISCO, May 1l.-Two
japanese warships. the Toyiwant and
Yakumo, under command of Rear
Admiral Iwamura, arrived. Army
and navy officials formally welcomed
them.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-05-11
DO Yon wan. = Home2

Do you want a homer II so. will
sell you q lot and you can build
yourself. or will sen you the lot and
build the home for you and give you
terms on the same. A. Fl. Cox
(Adv.)
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-05-11

Agent to handle the Smith Form-a-
Truck. Only takes small capital to
handle. Big profits. For particulars,
address IL. f. Griffith, care Hotel
Pendleton.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-05-11

For Adams. Athena and Weston.
leaves Allen ward CO.. at 10 n. m
and 3:sO p. m. each day. Phone 4Oe
for reservations Ralph Shaffer. prop.
ADV.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-05-11
N3[p2T[II9N P[CTURE T[IEATRES9

in Gaskelrs road house. Charlotte
Bonnie, becomes Interested in her
and sends her some clothes by her
brother.
Bonnie puts on the clothes and goes
down to the bar. "BuIl'' Dorgan sees
her and, half-drunk, ne catches her
in his arms and kisses her Wharton
leaps at Dorgan and knocks him
down. Dorgan swears ne will get even.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-05-11

Another 5000 phonograph TO be
given away at the Boston store. see
il in their window.-Adv.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-05-11

Violet MeSeFeau as Bonnie I'm Little
Miss Nobody" a Sure Winner; at
the Cosy Today.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-03
IWQ HUNDRED now
(Continued From rtrst Pa~e. ,

upon dpiy registered with all the La.
biiity Tor military services resulting
thersfrom.
The definite statement was made
today that 1t IL the government plan
to draft the violators OF the law flrst
They Will be sent to- the trenches
with their sentences for failing to
register hanging over them.
Arrangements were made with the
war department today for the use OF
national guardsmen already mustered
into the federal service for riot duty.
II necessary. on Tuesday. State and
city police will also Cooperate with
the federal agents. az win hundreds
OF vigilance committees organised by
patriotic citizens In ali sections Of the
country. These citizens airead.. have
prepared unofncial lists Of the men
who should register. They viii see
that all men liable come to the regis
tratton places.
Every precaution also has been
made to handle the vast amount Of
detailed work made necessary by the
registering OF a possible ten million
men. Complete reports on the regis
tration probably will not be ayaila Bile
until the end of the week.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-03
APPEAL GRANTED TO
LAvENs1E1N BROTHERS

A. writ of error and superseded,
was yesterday awarded by tho su
preme court of appeals to LAvenstein
Brothers in their suit against the
Hartford Fire Insurance Co. for the
recovery OF $4,000 claimed to be due
the petitioner for the loss OF mer-
chandise when their store in Peters
nurg' was destroyed by fire. When
the case was originally heard in the
musings court OF Petersburg the Jury
brought in verdict for the petitioner
subject to the courts decision as ia
9. demurrer filed by the defendant. but
the verdict was overruled by the
court.
The court refused a writ Of error
to the Farmers Manufacturing Co. Of
Norfolk. which appealed from the de-
cision OF the circuit court of North
ampton county which gave a tudr-
ment to Inez e, Sanderson for $3.50
Tor failure Of the company to deliver
barrels to the defendant on appeal. II
Is claimed by her that she suffered a
great loss due to the non delivery of
the barrels, which she uses for pack
ine-Jrish potatoes.