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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-02-21
Heals ski, Diseases

1t IS unnecessary for you to suffer
with eczema, blotches, ringworm, rashes
and similar skin troubles A little zemo'
obtained at any drug store for Csc, or
Sl.O0 for extra large bottle, and promptly
applied win usually give instant relief
from itching torture. It cleanses and
soothes the skin and heals quickly and
effectively most skin diseases. :
Zemo is a wonderful, penetrating, dis
appearing liquid and is soothing to the
most delicate skin. It is not greasy. is
easily applied am; costs little. Get 1t
vtoday and save all further distress.
Ths E ". Rose Co., Cleveland. Q.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-02-21
DEMAND FOR LA BELLE

Local brokers reported yesterday a
good demand for LaBelle common
stock. 1t advanced from S0lt. the
opening price, to So, closing with S3la
hid. Several hundred shares changed
hands locally, while in Pittsburgh the
sales totaled. about $50 shares. Hazel
Atlas Glass stock, for which there has
been a good demand recently, was bid
Yesterday at 1872.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-02-21
BENNETT FOR MAYOR
MoundsvilIe Democratic Committee
Fills Vacancy at Head of
Civ Ticket

The Democratic city executive com
mittee OF Moundsville last evening
named John Il. Bennett to be the Dem
ocratic candidate for mayor Of the
Mound City. filling the vacancy at the
head OF the ticket caused by ID. {.
Lutes, choice of the democratic CON
yention declining 10 make the race,
Immediately following this action Of
the committee the MoundSvillc Demo
cratic club met and endorsed the S"-
lection.
Mr.. Bennett Is member Of the gro
Gerry firm of Bennett Bros. He was ap-
pointed assistant postmaster, succeed
ing the late Assistant Postmaster j.
+. Roberts. but resigned after holding
the position short while.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-02-21
NEW MANAGER HERE

J. d. Whittemore. OF lebanon, Pa,
who will assume the management Of
the West Virginia Traction & Elec-
iria company lines here March !, sue
cee,llns Manager Il. D. ,lcunison, is in
Inc city familiariZing himself with the
lines and their operation. In the brief
time raat he has been here, Mr.
has found much in the
conditions in the Wheeling district to
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-02-21
Navidatlon\ Resumed.

PITTSBURGH, Ia, Feb. 20.-Navi.
CATION on the local ivers was resumed
today, after having been suspended
water. Ice gorges IN the upper rivers
continue to hold. Aiyermen said they
did not anticipate any danger from
that source unless>heavy rains along
with a moderation in temperature
should occur.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-02-21
TO BE FINISHED

delight him. and looks forward with
much pleasure to the day when he
will assume his new position MIR.
Jennison at that time goes TO Easton,
Pa, where he will have his headquar.
tiers as manager of the Penn Utilities
company.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-02-21
WAVES HEARING
H. B. Fry Held to Grand jury for
Alleged Forgery-$1,5 500 Bond
Demanded

II. p. Fry, arrested Friday evening
on a charge Of passing checks ia
which he is accused of having forged
the name Of II. Somehow, manager
Of the Hub. yesterday afternoon
waived Il preliminary hearing when
arraigned before Justice Of the Peace
r. G. Hobbs at the county Jail. Bond
in the sum Of $500 was demanded
for his appearance in criminal court tc
answer 10 any Indictment that may
be returned against him by the March
grand jury Failing to furnish bail
he was remanded ia Jail.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-02-21
EARLY APRIL SOCIAL

The Mems Bible class of the Eng
lish Lutheran church is planning Il
give a pie and coffee social at the
church early In April, The calss will
also put on a "switzerbund" at this
time. The men of the class are look
ing forward with much pleasure tG
this event.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-02-21
READY FINISHED

sessed 81 and trimmings. Martha Lee
and Agnes Smith. colorcd DANES. had
their cases on disorderly charged con-
tinued TO this morning Us Charles Sell.
who is said to have been stabbed pF tne
Lee woman. could not be in court yester-
dnS morning.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-02-21

sippi system is bJng completed at
New Matamoras bHCapt. John Ulrtch
for the Pittsburgh aarietta trade and
another new boat, (which Capt. Fred
Hornbrook Of the t1hio and KanaWha
Transportation coHpany,, ANNOUNCED
would be purchastl, will be In the
running
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-02-21
POLICE PICKUPS.

Frank Haquard was found in the alley
in the rear Of the Mecca hotel shortly
before midnight. badly intoxicated. by
pntrolman Sharp.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-02-21
pO1IcE COURT

In police court yesterday. George
Snriyrs was fined SIS and costs for oTcr-
atinS an automobile without license
Cliff Tracy. on a drunk charge. was as
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-02-21
FOURTH sT!ss. S. BOARD.

The Sunday SCHOOL board Of the
Fourth Street NJ. =. church will meet
tonight Immediately after prayer
meeting. The Meeting called Is an
important one. he chairman an
nounCes.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-02-21
taxes ~ APPEAL

An appeal from inc decision OF Squire
Lee +. Dobbs in th5 suit OF Frank war.
rem vs.. Grin HedriSk was filed IN circuit
court yesterday, ne justice &C. h aia,r rem
for the sum of S2u.46.
Canadian merch nts are In the mar
ket for feather busters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-24
U. s. Steel Subscription to the Second Liberty Bond
 Issue Reaches S43,300,00

New York, October 23.--Liberty loan subscriptions in New York federal district today amounted to $100,o0o, 900, making total of sS15,o00,0oo, only sS5, ,00O short of the minimum quota of ssoo,ooO,0O0 set for the dis trict.
 This is the largest amount recorded in single day during the second lib erty loan campaign. Workers predict ed that when the subscriptions close four days hence the New York district will have reached it's self-imposed maximum quota of s1,500,000,000.
 The United States Steel corporation, with subscription of s1S,300,000, led in the list of purchasers, bringing it's total to s4S.300,000. Other large sub scriptions include: Equitable Trust company, $13,500,oOO additional; Amer ican Exchange National bank, Mutual Life Insurance company and Union Pa cifie railroad, $5.o00,000 additional each.
 A subscription of $1,o00,0dU by Jose Marimon, president of the Spanish bank of the Island of Cuba, Havana was announced.
 A parade of all classes and profes- sions symbolizing the democracy of the cause for which America entered the war and in which more than 100,- 900 persons are expected to participate will march down Fifth avenue tomor- row.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-24
Premier Lloyd George Tells Comn7on of
 Second Irish Plot
Says Government is Aware of Effort of Germans and Sim Feiners to Land Arms in That COun- try-Spirited Debate on Redmond's
 Resolution

London, october 23.-The House of Commons tonight by a majority of l93 rejected John Redmonds motion de- precating the governments Irish policy as calculated to endanger the success of the Irish convention.
 The debate was strong one. due to the revelation by Premier Lloyd George and Henry Edward Duke, chief secretary for Ireland of new German plan to land arms in Ireland. It also derived unexpected interest from light thrown on the progress of the Irish convention
 Mir Duke and Herbert H. Asauith both expressed most hopeful views concerning the success of the convention, MT. As- quith saying he believed that only few months would intervene before an agreed policy would be submitted to Parliament concerning Ireland. John Redmond, member of the convention, said he was able to pay tribute to the moderate and helpful attitude of the Ulster members of the conference.
 MT Duke, in an exhaustive defense of the Irish executive, indicated that the authorities are steering middle course in an effort to save the convention from
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-24
Camp Sheridan Leads
 All in Subscription
 to Second Liberty Bonds

Washington, October 23.-Army sub scriptions to the second liberty loan were estimated tonight at $45,0Oo,Ooo.
 Fifteen out of the 31 cantonment camps have passed the S1,0O0,0O0 mark. Camp Sheridan, Montgomery, Ala. heads the national guard camps with $1,37450O. Camp Grant, Rockford, H., leads the na- tional army camps with a total of $1,- 402, AGO.
 The One Hundred and Fourth field sig nal battalion, Camp Mcclellan, Alabama, has a per capita sub bscription of $137 5a, every officer and enlisted man having subscribed for at least one bond.
 Troops in the Hawaiian department have subscribed to $S9, ,450.
 General Pershing has cabled:
 Report progress with liberty bond sales, all officers, soldiers, clerks in- terpreter, including some French women temporary clerks at the headquarters subscribing. All units making enco1r- aging reports
 Officers and enlisted men at Camp Lee, Petersburg, Va, have obtained from per- sons outside of the camp subscriptions amounting to $1,30o,O0O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-24
LEON [. PALMER ID
 GIVE LECTURE AT SCHOOL OF METHODS.

The Bible as an Ancient Classic was discussed last night by Dr. Lin coin HulIey at the School of Methods Tn his address, which was received with undivided attention by a congre- gation which filled the First Baptist church, pr. Hulley gave many and varied examples of how we received the Bible; degrees of civilization through which 1t has passed, and of the figures of speech contained in it.
 Dr. George Stuart selected his Bible study from among the Proverbs: Keep thy heart with diligence, for out out it are all the issues of life' Using this as the text of his talk, Dr. Stuart showed where, by Solomons desires and pursuits he lost his heart
 The programme for today follows: At 3.30 the work today begins with a prayer; S:35, Leon c. Palmer, general secretary of the Alabama Sunday School association, will give q 45-min- ute lecture; 4:20, methods will be taught in all the branches; 5:10, pr. George Stuart speaks in the main au- ditorium on Nehemiah, the Layman;" 6:10, lessons will be taught in all di- visions; 6.55, supper; 7:30, worship; 7:45, conference in the various divi- sions; 8:30, stereopticon views shown; $40, Dr. Lincoln Hulley will talk on the Methods of Bible Study"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-24
Remains of Pioneer
 Citizen to Arrive
 in Birmingham Today

Remains of Robert McLester president of the McLester- -VanHoose Wholesale Grocery company and a pioneer citizen of Birmingham, who died suddenly of heart failure on a train at Louisville. Ky, Monday night, will reach here to- day. Funeral arrangements will be an- nounced later.
 According to reports received here. Mir. McLester was found dead in his berth when the train reached Louisville.
 MT McLester was prominently connect- ed with the wholesale grocery business in Birmingham for a number of years. He came to the city in April, 1884, when he entered the business with which he was still connected at the time of his death. He was born at Northport, Fep- ruary ?, 1860. He was a graduate of the University of Alabama and the Univer- sity of the South (Sewanee).
 He is survived by his widow, formerly Miss Ruth Gibson of Northport who he married in December, 1884, and three chill dren, Robert Gibson McLester, Mrs. An- drew Ramsey and Mrs. Howard Urqu- hart, all of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-24
GREEKS TO PRESENT
 NATIONAL DRAMA
 AT THE JEFFERSON

An event of interest to the theatre goers of Birmingham will be the trag~ edy of .'Golfo,' Greek play, to be pre- sented by local Greeks at the .Jetier- son theatre this afternoon and tonight. The players will include the we'll known Greek amateurs who, short time ago.. presented one of their na- tional dramas in it's original settings which was the subject of much favor able comment.
 "Golfo''~i is the masterpiece of the leading modern Greek dramatist, M Peressiades, and the people of Bir- mingham will have an opportunity to see a Grecian tragedy, admire the brilliancy of the costumes and witness the folk dances of the Greek peasants. It is an opportunity to study the Greek sentiment pure as it is found in the hearts of the Greek peasant girlsAand portrays their costumes their loves, their ideals and their chastity. The usual hours at the theatre will be observed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-24
Liberty Bond Subscriptions at Camp Pike Nearing the Million Dollar Mark

Little Rock, October 23.-(Special.)--T big drive for the $1ooo,000 goal will De made at Camp Pike tomorrow, and $154.- Sl0 is needed to fill out and reach that goal. The subscriptions reported today were $s956,19o. per capita of s41.5s for the division, and gain of s15,990 over the previous day. Alabama organiza- tions reported a total of s170490 as fol- lows: Three Hundred and Thlrty-ffth field artillery, $60 800; Three Hundred ana Thirty fourth field artillery, $557oo. Three Hundred and Thirty-sixth field artillery, $52, s90; trench motar battery, $l6a0.
 The Three Hundred and Thirty fifth artillery for three days has led the DOT capita list with ap average of S6o T in all major line organizations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-24

would-be destroyers He strongly em- phasized the great danser existing Tor Ireland through thousands of young mea' untouched by military conscrlptlon' 2e- submitted to the subserslVe lntiu- ence of the Sim Fein movement, when he described as rebeliious propasahaa' e'dY 10 accept enemy assistance
 The chief secretary declared that Wh.'e
 nc ReYefnnlent was prepared 70 tane necessary steps to prevent crlminal ac's, it woald at the same time refraln from enabarNing on policy of arrests when world only help the 'seccesstonst prop9- ganda.
 MT. Lloyd George, whose absence TOT a Fonle during the debate had been strong ly criticized by the Irish members, made dramatic reappearance anu wound up the debate with 9 strong ana outspolen denunciation of the sun
 movement and of the propasanula of Prof. Edward De Valera, Sinn rem nember for East Clare. He also male strong revelation of another plot, ald- d by Count Won Bernstorff, the former German ambassador to the United StateS' to land, arms in Ireland.
 ne pi anlier gave assurance 10 1ohn billion, one of the Irish leaders, that ene government would do it's utmost to put
 nv cement reached by the lrlsh con vention into legislative effect.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-24
King and Queen Visit
 American Officers Club

London. october 23.--King George and Queen May. accompanied by Wal ter Hines Page, the American ambas sador; Vice Admiral w. $. Sims. com mander in chief of the American naval forces in European waters, and Robert F. Skinner. the American consul gen eral. today visited the American of ficers' club. which has been estab- lished by the British Pilgrims in CheS terfield garden. The King and Queen spent sometime discussing the ar engagements made for the comfort ot the American officers and expressed
 their hearty approval of them
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-24
BUSINESS SECTION
 OF TULSA, OKLA,
 IS SWEPT BY FIRE

Tulsa, October 23.-F'ire which started in the paintroom of the Tulsa Decorat- ing company tonight completely de- stroyed the three-story Ohio building in which 1t was located and spreading to the Mayor building adjoining, the larg- est office building in OlSlohama, caused property damage estimated at more than $50o,ooo By midnight the fire was under control.
 Bremen believe that James Constan- tine lost his life, as he was seen to enter the Ohio building, which was burned during the fire, and has been missing since.
 railing timbers from the Mayor build ing injured two fremen and they were taken to hospital. Several women and children were carried out of the Ohio building. None was thought to be in a serious condition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-24
BOY SCOUTS ACT AS CLEANERS IN
 BOND CAMP PAlGN

Playing the role of "The Cleaners in the liberty loan campaign, the Boy Scouts of Birmingham ran their grand total up to $49,450 yesterday. That was the second day of their campaign. Their field was that which had already been covered by the big committees Their hours. for securing applications were after hard day work at school, from o'clock until U in the afternoon. The total for Tues day amounted to s21,05o. Four more days are left for the scouts and they only lack s55O now of attaining their goal of "$5O,0o0 or bust"
 The total number of applications se- cured by the boys in the two days campaign is 467 or this number so2 were secured Tuesday. Each boy who secured 10 applications representing 10 different families will be awarded 8 bronze medal by the United States treasury department At least IS boys have already qualified for this em- blem. The president of the Boy Scouts of America has offered a solid gold medal to the scout who sells the larg- est number of bonds. w H. Wester, local scout executive, has also offered a gold medal to the Birmingham scout who sells the largest number of bonds. These medals are to be of the same design as those to be given by the treasury department.
 So far in the campaign Scout Bill Brown of troop 4s is leading in the number of bonds, having total of 3S. Scout Groce Harrison of troop 8 is leading in the amount of bonds sold, having total of $7050.
 The standing of the six highest troops is as follows First. troop A., 65 applications. $4SVo; second, troop A, 51 applications, $2900; third, troop 15, 45 applications, S3s50; fourth, troop l, fl applications, s2500; fifth. troop AS, 37 applications, $1S00; sixth, troop ,, 36 applications, $1S50.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-24
MEDICAL OFFICE QUARTERS AT CAMP
 IN MACON BURN
Flames at One Time Threat ened to Spread to Hospital Buildings-No One
 Injured

Macon, Ga. October 2S.-Fire. which for a time threatened t< spread to buildings occupied by more than 800 patients in the hospital zone at Camp Wheeler, tonight was put under con trol after it had destroyed part of the medical office quarters. The camp fire department, aided by soldiers with buckets, had exunguished the flames before the arrival of g. part of the local fire department. The damage, it was reported, would not be large.
 telephone report received here from the military authorities said no one had been injured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-24

From the highest point of Red mountain and promptly at o'clock last night the city's link in the great chain of bonfires, blazing from one end of the nation to the other in ap . peal for support for the liberty bond sale, sent its flames skyward. The lip erty bonfire was in charge of Mrs Sterling Wood of the woman's liberty loan committee of Birmingham, who with the assistance of number of Boy Scouts, gathered a great pile of brushwood and fallen leaves for this purpose Nothing of value was in cluded.
 Tn every city, town and hamlet in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-24
Automobiles Stolen

X Buick roadster, the property of Dr. R H. Smith, 1725 Avenue F, Ensley was stolen on Third avenue, between Eight- eenth and Nineteenth streets, about s o'clock At an early hour this morning no trace of the stolen car had been oh- tained.
 Last week a record for cars stolen was set when IT, of various makes, were taken. All but two of this number were recovered. The highest number taken in one day was seven. All of the cars stoi- en when recovered were minus some CT their fixtures, tires being stolen more frequently.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-24
Chemical Expert Testifies
 in Trial of Dr. Cond0n

New Brunswick, N. J. october 2S. Dr. Elliot R. Alexander, an expert chemist. at the trial today of pr. Will liam J. Condon, an army medical re- serve officer, accused of the murder of John Y. Piper, Rutgers college stu dent, testified that he had analysed as tissues of human flesh material found on the seat and the running board of Dr. Condon's automobile. Evi- dence of large quantities of lime about the automobile were found. pr. Alex ander testified. The state contends that pr. Condon removed the body from his home in the automobile sev- eral days after the alleged murder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-24
Germans Are Exultant
 Over Success of Loan

Washington, October 23.--Exultant over the. success of it's seventh war loan of g, 383 000.000 the German government, through it's press agencies is sending out announcements on the subject to the few remaining neutral countries.
 This proof of economic and financial strength until now unheard of in war history" the statement says. '1s thesbest answer which the German people can give to Wilson's note and to the hope ex- pressed by it's adversaries and other peo- pie of an economic breakdown of Ger many"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-24
General Wilder's Will Probated

Chattanooga, October 23.-The will of the late Gen. John T. Wilder, command CT of the famous Wilder's brigade of the Civil war was probated today. He left the bulk of his estate to the executors in trust for the benefit of his widow and five children. To his son, Stuart Wilder Of New York, he bequeathed his commission as colonel, to his grandson, Wilder Stratton, his commission as lieu tenant colonel, and his valuable collec- ton of Indian relics to his daughter, Mary Wilder To his daughter, Edith Scott, he bequeathed his commission as captain
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-24
Live Stock Committee

President James Weatherly of the Civic association has appointed com mittee on live stock and agriculture, composed of F B. Yielding, B. r. Crabbe, W. w Clayton, T. B. Tan ner F. F. Butler, A. J. Rogers, for the purpose of establishing more in- innate relations between the farmers of the county and the people of Bir- mingham. One of the objects of this committee will be the establishing of stable market in Birmingham for the products of the farmers of the county, especially live stock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-24
FOOD CONSERVATION
Senator Underwood to Make an Ad-
 dress at Chamber of Commerce

Senator. oscar w. Underwood, who Is in the city, has been asked to address the mass meeting to be held in the Chamber of Commerce Thursday aft { ernoon at 3 o'clock in the interest of the food conservation campaign now in progress here.
 This meeting will discuss the imme- diate necessity of fousek keepers, hotel men and restaurant owners eliminat ing all possible waste, and will pave the way for the real work of cam paign week, which will be October 2S to November A. when the pledge cards will be distributed over the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-24
Big Liberty Loan Bortlre
 Sends Up Flaming Appeal From Top of Red Mountain

the United states similar bonfire was lighted at the above hour last night by patriotic women as a means of ap- peal to the people to remember the call of the government for money for carrying on the war for democracy. Mrs William McAdoo lighted the bon fire at Washington which was made of brushwood gathered from the most hallowed and histG1ic spots in the country Mrs. McAdoo is chairman of the national liberty loan committee.
 Governor Henderson lighted the lib erty loan bonfire at Montgomery last night in the presence of large and enthusiastic crowd of patriotic citi- zens,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-24
Miss Wilson in Canada

Montreal October 2S.-Miss Mar garet Wilson, daughter of President Wilson. will receive official civic rec ognition on the occasion of her visit to Montreal Thursday to sing in aid of the Red Cross fund. and will be presented with silver loving cup and a bouquet of flowers. Mayor Martin today ordered that the stars and stripes be flown from the city hail in honor of Miss Wilson's coming.