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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-08-21
VERY D1SAPpoINTNG.

CHARLESTON. w Va, Aug 20
Constable George of Raleigh county, to-
day received SevCre financial disIp-
pontment when State Tax Commission
er Hallahan ISSUED an Interpretation Of
tho new state dog law Constable George
had seized and executed - dogs. IN the
expectation Of receiving two dollars per
dog. but the tax commissioner ruled
that he was entitled 10 no fee.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-08-21

PARIS. Aug. 20.-A smashing French
victory on the Verdun front Is recorded
in the official report issued by the war
office tonight. The French have cap
tured the enemy defenses on both sides
Of the 91euse over a front OF more than
eleven miles. penetrating the German
line at diverse points to q depth OF a
mile and a quarter. More than 1000
unwounded German prisoners have been
taken
French troops made an attack this
morning on both banks OF the MeuSe.
on the Verdun front. Early information
shows that the battle has developed to
the advantage of the french on q sec
tor Of 13 kilometres III miles). Pris-
oners already have been passing to the
rear.
The attack was delivered between
Avocourt wood and Bezonvaux-
Heavy artillery fighting is in prog
ress In Belgium. Tho following off,
cial statement was issued here today:
I'm Belgium there was violent artil-
lery fighting In the region north OF
Bixschoote.
In Champagne our batteries ettec-
lively bombarded German defenses. We
made several raids and brought back
prisoners from tho enemy lines.
ON both banks Of the Mouse this
morning our troops attacked: the Ger
man positions with magnificent spirit.
According to early information. the now
battle Of verdun Is developing to our
advantage on a front Of Is kilometres
from Avocourt wood TO the region north
of Bezonvau1. Numerous prisoners are
being taken to the rear. The bravery
Of our troops Is beyond all praise.
I'm the region Of Badonviller we
easily repulsed an enemy attack. There
was rather spirited artillery fighting in
upper Alsace."
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-08-21
Similar Case in Kentucky.

RCSSELLHILLE. KY, Aug. 20
Sheriff James S. Taylor member Of
the Logan county exemption board. and
County Judge ]. W. Edward were pltc-
ed under arrest here to-day by Deputy
United States Marshal Il. NJ. Richard
son on the charge OF cnnsflr!ng TO vin-
late provisions. of the sclcciivc draft
law.
Both were held by United States Com
missioner George s. Hardy. for cXamina.
ton August 20 and ser released on
bond of $4,000 each.
Sheriff Taylor is charged with prom
Using exemptions to drafted mon in tx
change for political support. Judge
Edward Is charged with conspiri:;., with
him. but the extent of his alleged par
ticipatiun in exemption promises WAS
not disclosed by r. II. Lyttlct"r, special
agent of the department Of Justice who
secured the warrants.
Sheriff Taylor has been. removed as
n member nf the draft bard ard sue
ccssor named. He charges his political
opponents with causing his arrest. Both
he and Judge Edward cmphatically deny
the charges.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-08-21
Resume Traction Service

The work Of rebuilding the trestle
over Little Grave creek which was
washed out a week ago is rapidly near
ing completion and the Wheeling Trac-
ton company expects to have cars OPP
Grating Into this city this evening.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-08-21
Oklahoma Trials,

McALESTER. Okla, Aug. 20.-Most Of
the testimony offered today In the gov
crnmcnt's hearing in cases against the
Oklahoma farmers charged with con-
spring 10 nbstruct tho selective draft
law tended to show that Fl. G.. Spence.
alleged organizer of the Working Class
union. was the principal inciter OF the
anti-draft agitation In Hughes as we'll
as Seminole county.
After n mass meeting four lodges on
the night Of August >. the bands sep
aratcd, one witness testified. 10 burn
the Observation-Disclosures & Gulf Rail-
road bridge near Calvin. and 10 dyna-
mite the Texas company pipe line. The
detachment assigned to blow up the
bridge, 1t was declared. made til. at.
tempt, but the other detail got cold
feet" a total Of 145 men are now
held for the grand jury. none Of whom
has been able to furnish bond.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-08-21
Pierce Funeral Today

Funeral services for the late Samuel
Gray Pierce, who died Saturday. will be
held this afternoon at o'clock at the
home Of his daughter. Mrs. Curtis AL
len. Rev. J. NJ. Criswcll. pastor Of the
Baptist church will off1ciate. 1nterment
In Greenlawn cemetery.
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'MECHEN
Mrs. John Wright.

Mrs. John Wright. aged about 80. died
ut the family home on Caldwell street
Sunday afternoon. shortly after IL
o'clock death being due to tuberculo-
sis. Deceased had been Ill for some
time. recently her condition being eN-
trcmely critical. Besides her husband.
she is survived by three small children.
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|. W. ". STRIKERS
CONTINUED Prom First Psgs.)

perfected organizations for their mutual
protection and are pcparcd 10 meet any
situation that may threaten their prop
crty nr interfere with harvesting opera-
tiunS,
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PARIS. Aug. 2o.-The Tcmpts says
that in one hour and twenty minutes az
ter the French infantry advanced to the
attack at Eerdun this morning the first
objective had been attained and German
prisoners were going to the rear.
In a des patch Barbecue. the Temps
says:
The last phase Of the artillery pre-
paration for the French attack in the
Eerdun region ended at 4:t0 o'clock this
morning. Our troops assaulted between
Avocourt wood and ReZunvauX. BY six
o'clock our first objective had been At
tanned and Herman prisoners were 60
Ing TO the rear.
NO adjectives can give an idea Of
the Internal action of the artillery
which lasted three days. Hill qua.
Dead Man hill and Talou ridge were
ploughcd up completely by our fire. The
enemy was obliged to abandon his tlrSt
line but our attacking columns with
undiminishcd spirit passed from trench
to trench. reducing all living combat
ants to submission.
Our aviators Signallcd our advance.
It was tragic and.ovcrwhelming.
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ITALIANS ATTEMPT
Continued From Ftrst Page.)
Ths Fronch Victory.

ish and French guns Of tho heaviest
calibre has been established"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-08-21
WANTED--Fos1tion

WANTED--position ~ watchmsn @ Light Sot. b.
temperate man 81 yean o. aga Apply Cnlcr
Mission, 14th and Water eN Iug.IS-l
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-08-21
LOST AND FOUND:

LosT-Bunch OF keys between 1910 Main and l7o
18th streets marked Y. E. Roun, ears Wheeling
Can Co. Reward rsturned TO 1910 Asio street.
aaS-le-B
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-08-21
FOR SALE-Real Estate.

FOR SALE-Corner lot Ilst and JACOB stA.
only one corner lot With is to 10 SQUARES on
Jacob. Fine place for garage or bufiness Of
any kind: good location. Address Il n. care
Tho Intelligence EuE-l3-M
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-08-21
FOR SALE-Live Stock.

FOR sALE-FrsIh COW. JHsoJ, also EntIta. Driver
puppies. Bell phons. ITO. ring II. J. II
Bell. auS-l6-E
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wAHrED--eIRL FOR GENERAL HoUsEwoRk.
LAUNDRY, AND COOKING. GOOD WAGES;
THREE IN FAMILY MRS. ELLA. HoRk.
HEIMER, 80 VIRGINIA ST. auS.2l.I
WAHTED-YounE lady VINO operate type
writer and help In stoen The Music Shop 3s
Twelfth St. aug 70-I
WANTED-Glrls for light clean factory :,oh; good
wages Apply Wheeling T1is Co.. slH and Chap
line Sts auG-l1-h
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-08-21

FOR SALE-Gnrl Shoe HsSpitl. 50 Eleventh g.
Reason for selling. hArs been called In the flrN
draft aus-lS'A
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1917-11-08
CHAPTER VII.
. Enforce Authority.

Enforce Authority.
Scarcely had we taken this new
course when the sun, now well above
the horizon, red ball Of fire, burst
through rift in the clouds, and the
waters in our wake became trail Of
crimson. The encircling mist seemed
rent asunder by some invisible power,
whirling away like wreaths Of smoke
blown by the wind, and yielding us
broad view to where sky and ocean
met. Our straining eyes caught no.
where signal Of life or hope, no CLEAN
of distant soil, no black shadow of
smoke. We were alone in the drear
waste Of water, with not even a speed
ing seagull to break the dull vista Of
warning sea and sky.
I forced myself to turn away from
the grim fascination, back to the boat
in which we floated. Mccain had sunk
down abaft the jury mast, and rested
there hanging over the side, staring
modify down into the green water.
His heavy face exhibited ne interest
and looked almost brutal in The garish
light. Lord, how the appearance of
the man had changed! Could this be
the same fellow had played cards
with on the quarterback Of the Esmer-
aida only two days before? Why, then
he had been the life Of the company,
full of humor, bit rough in speech to
be sure, and drinking more than was
necessary, yet apparently good fell
low. But now-why, he actually had
the aspect Of brute; aye, and like
wise the manners Of one. A single
night Of danger and exposure had suf-
feed to bring to the surface his true
character, had stripped of the veneer.
and proven him bullying coward, in.
efficient, and unwilling. felt my teeth
cloae tightly as looked at him, but
relief came when ! turned toward the
girl, seated near me. She must have
felt the intentness. with which I re-
garded her, for she turned suddenly,
flush sweeping her cheeks.
''Isn't It wonderful, Mr.. hollis, the
way those clouds and waves blend
yonder, such Q marvellous massing Of
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1917-11-08
co,ors7 oh. there is no beauty lik. tn.

colors7 Oh, there is no beauty lik. thu
seal"
"Rut always cruelty in its beauty,
like that of tiger cat" answered.
perhaps we had better breakfast,
Miss Vera let me see your bag Of bis.
cults by daylight"
She brought them forth, together
with the jug. A little sea water had
seeped into the bag, and the outer lay
ers were more or less mildewad, yet
enough remained sweet and wholesome
to give me hope Of their sustaining us
until we should be picked up by some
passing vessel. The water jug, how
ever, was only half-filled and must be
sparingly used.
1--WE will 60 on short rations," an.
nounred, breaking a biscuit with 10Y
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1917-11-08
Peat Boys in ireland.


ireland possesses 25,OOO,OOO acres Of
peat bog-one-seventh the total area
Of the island. Much of this peat is
concentrated in the center of the coun-
try, In the Bog Of Allen, but there are
also large tracts in other localities.
To utilize this peat, not merely for
domestic use, but also for power pnr-
poses, is problem which has exer-
cised the minds of prominent Irishmen
for many years, and the department
of scientific and industrial research
appointed a committee, with Sir John
Griffiths of Dublin as chairman to in
vestigate the whole question. Some
successful attempts have already been
made In Ireland to deal with the SUBJ
stance on commercial basis, but any
efforts to utilize the deposits must al
ways have regard to three circum.
stances-that peat contains and re-
tains a large amount Of water; that.
compared with other fuels, it has q
low caloric value, and that 1t is ex-
tremely bulky, involving a high cost
Of carriage.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1917-11-08

tJdnOs
was there any fresh water to be had
but at least we need not 60 down with
the ship. We had still a hope of res
cue. fighting chance-God be thanked
Tor that!
My hand closed over hers as she
turned and looked at me. Never in any
eyes have I seen such glimpse of
steady courage.
1.-THE boat is strong, stanch; she
will carry us, Mr.. Hollis?"
"Ay! this is better than dared hope.
But there is no time to lose; the yacht
Is settling fast-see those bubbles of
air! Why, can almost feel the
droop Of the planks beneath my feet.
Here, Mccain, bear a hand Pull your
self up by that flag locker; now get a
grip here. Are you sailor enough to
slide down that roper"
He stared at the boat, bobbing up
ard down on the black water, with
lackluster eyes.
Tit will SINK" he half sobbed.
"tt-it is almost full of water"
"Sink nothing!" my disgust rising
beyond control. "It will hold twice
your weight. Down with you, and bail.
Then stand by to help the lady. Over
you go, my lad, If l have to pitch you
theadlong; this is no time to argue the
matter. Will you try it quietly?"
He stared up into my face, but his
Gear of me must have been greater
than Of the tapping water below, for
the strands of the rope slipped through
his fingers, and an instant later he
rlambered into the bow of the boat,
and sank onto his knees in the water.
TO my relief the dory did not sink
greatly beneath his weight, the water
shipped proving scarcely ankle deep.
1t would support the three of US with
out battling. The yacht rolled to star
board, fairly burying her rail. thought
che would never rise again, and my
arms clasped the girl to hold her
steady. Then the, hulk rose slowly,
painfully. like giant struggling for
me last breath. No words can describe
the dead, s0dden feeling of the sinking
Aulk under US
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1917-11-08
CHAPTER V-continued.

The sight of the little craft, stanch
nnd bGoynnt. bobbing about just below
u. IN the glow of light, brought back
my courage. Az, there was a chance
here; we could get free Of the doomed
yacht; we We're not to perish like
drowning rats. helplessly. To be sure.
the boat was n small one, mere
dinghy intended for use in smooth wa
terS; why they had continued trailing
1t nstcrn so far at sea was Il mystery;
yet it would bear the three of us unless
storm arose. There was no time to
seek either blankets or provisions, nor
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1917-11-08

dawn. A rescuing vessel might easily
pans us by within a quarter of mile
unseen, nor had we any means of at
tracing attention. I confess that, sit
ting there in loneliness, staring about
into the grim expanse Of fog and sea, I
fell into q blue funk. Nor was I
greatly keartened when the sun finally
rose above the horizon, for it was no
more than a sullen red glow, barely
visible through the clouds of vapor,
and only rendering more CHASTITY than
ever the heaving leagues of ocean.
Ny glance turned downward to my
companions In the boat. Mccain still
slapt, with head pillowed on his arm.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1917-11-08

knife. "Just enough to keep us from
starving. Here, Mccain, is your por-
tion."
He reached out and took what /
handed him; then gave utterance to q
curse.
my God! do you mean am to
breakfast on this half biscuit?" he ex-
claimed angrily.
ION that, or on none ut all," I IN.
swered, cycling him sternly. "You
haven't done SO much work as to earn
double rations. I give you the same rs
take myself. All we have is what Is
in this bag, and heaven knows when
we shall meet Ship"
"Ship, hi We ase not far from
Long Island"
1.-TWO hundred miles at least, and
with this jury rig we should have to
make some wide tacks on that course
Take what give you, man, and be de.
cent about it.
He grumbled something regarding
his belief that I was keeping most Of
the food for myself, but broke in, de-
termined to end the discussion:
"That's talk enough. Eat your half
biscuit the same as we do, and be
thankful you have got that; and when
you come to the water, one swallow
each will be all we are entitled to. You
hear me?'
Eyes, I hear you; but who in thun-
der are you?"
"The only seaman on board, Mccain,
and the life Of this young lady, as we'll
as your own, depends on my judgment.
am not seeking trouble with you, but
you will obey my orders while we are
afoat here, or take the consequences.
That half biscuit is your ration; eat it,
or leave it, as you please, but you'll
cut out the profanity, and Ill not
warn you again"
He was too great coward to force
the issue, and fell to munching his bis
cult, one hand gripping the gunwale,
as though he wished my throat was be.
tween his fingers. AS nibbled at my
own small portion, watchful of his
movements, and thinking Of how best
to keep the fellow at safe distance,
the girl leaned toward me, and whis-
pered word in my ear.
He has revolver. I saw the butt
in his pocket, while he lay asleep in
the bow. You will be careful, Mr.. Hol.
lis?"
"You need have no fear for me-" I
answered reassuringly, and ventured
to touch her hand where it rested on
the thwart between us. II have been
bucko mate, my lady, and learned
how to handle his kind. If he ever
draws gun on me out here, I'll teach
him something he never learned yet in
Wall street."
The hours Of that day fairly dragged
along, as we stared out dull-eyed on
the same vista of sea and sky. The
girl and talked, avoiding as much as
possible all reference to our situation,
and the fate Of the yacht, our CONVEX
sation drifting here and there. We
spoke of books, of art, Of drama, and
she exhibited even a wider range of
knowledge on these subjects than I
possessed, while her comments were
keen and original-not pedantic< nor
bookish in any way, but the outspoken
frankness Of young womanhood. In
deed, she was wholesome all through,
her face a mirror Of her nature, her
eyes rejecting back each mood. Never
before had I met one of her sex ~
deeply interesting, SO unconventiona.
and plain-spoken.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1917-11-08
Egotism.

Egotism.
The man who had built up the new
town and was showing a prospective
settler about the place pointed with
pride to pretty little church just
completed.
"Do you belong to the churchr'
asked the visitor.
II should say not" replied the head
man with an air Of injuied pride. 1.-THE
church belongs to me-"
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1917-11-08
CHAPTER VI.
Adrift In the Boat.

To cling there longer. to delay
another moment, would be suicide. I
Deaned far over and looked down at
de dinghy now rising and falling ON the
swell caused by the plunge of the
yacht. McCann was upon his knees
sainging to the gunwales, his face
turned upward pleadingly toward the
Aght
"Catch this lantern, McCann,"
called down to him sharply. II will
swing u to you ON the end of a rope.
Easy. nnni Nsw throw of the lash-
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1917-11-08

An honest dollar isn't to be blamed
Tor its tainted associates.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1917-11-08

When a man Is sure of his lob. he
likes to sass the boss.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1917-11-08
The eastaways are sighted by
q strange ship which takes them
aboard. Then their real adven.
ture begins.
(TO BE CONTINUED.)
RIaht one to Switch,

Right One to Switch.
Irate PARENT warned you BON
and now I'm going to switch you fus
making such Z racket. ~
Bo6by-W:ll, switch Johnny; ws,n
playing train end he's the locomotive
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1917-04-05
Notice Of the Annual Meeting Of the
Stockholders Of the Hood River Ap.
Die Growers Union

Notice is hereby given that the An
nual Meeting OF the Stockholders OF the
Hood River Apple Growers Union, will
be held at Ieilbronner Hall, in the City
OF Hood River, Oregon, on Saturday,
April 9Th, 1917, at one clock p. M, for
the purpose of electing Board OF Nine
Directors for the ensuing year; for the
purpose OF submitting to the Stockhold.
ers at said meeting a proposition to dis.
solve the Hood River Apple Growers
Union, OF Hood River, Oregon, as cor
pora,ion, for the purpose OF selling all
OF the property OF the Hood River APP
pie Growers Union to the Apple Grow
ers Association, and for the transaction
Of such other business az may come be-
fore said meeting.
Date,' at Hood River, Oregon, the
2I,h day OF March, 1917.
HooD RIVER APPLE GROWERS UEioS,
BY c. W. Hooker, Secretary.
BY A. 6 LEWIS, Sec'y pro tenn.
Approved; W. B. DioKERsoS, Presi-
| dent. as
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1917-04-05
Col. Tucker is Ready

News from Washington was received
by no one in Hood River with greater
interest than By Col. W. F. Tucker, U.
s. A.. retired. The Glacier Office tele-
phoned the news to Col. Tucker, who
at the time of his retirement was as
sistant paymaster general of the Unit
ed States army. Col. Tucker was re-
tired because of i'll health. While in.
capacitated for any strenuous services,
he SAYS that he has recovered his
physique to Ithe extent that he can be
of service to the nation. When asked
for a statement Col. Tucker said:
'sThe War Department knows that
am ready for their call. have freely
offered my service and in whatever ca
pacity my country desires to use me. "
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1917-04-05
Treat Potatoes Before Planting
by Leroy Childs)

Fortunately for Hood River growers
diseases of the potato are very limited
in this section and up to the present
time only two have proved of sufficient
severity as to demand attention. These
two diseases are potato scab and
Rhizoctonia or little potato" The
former disease causes the skin of the
tuber to become rough and covered
with blackish fiaky areas and in cases
of severe infection greatly reduces the
yield and marketability of the crop.
Potatoes should not be planted in soil
that has produced scabby potatoes dur
ing the past year or two, for the fun
gus can live over in he soil for at
least year.
Rhizoctonia. is the more severe of
the two diseases and is often sufficient
ly severe az to cause crop failure.
The disease can be most easily recog-
nized through the production of little
green potatoes seen above the ground
and that are also formed below
the soil surface. The fungus that
causes this disease can also live over
in the soil so that in case of severe
infection crops should be rotated.
Whether the potatoes are to be grown
for commercial or home purposes they
should all be treated: this procedure
will greatly reduce the chances of sol
infection and future trouble. Best re.
suits have been obtained by dipping the
seed in solution of corrosive subli
mate (mercuric chloride). This IS used
at the rate of four ounces to 80 gallons
of water; the potatoes should remair
in the solution for one and half tc
two hours. 1t must be remembered
that corrosive sublimate is a yer,
active poison and every precautior
should be taken in the interests o,
plants and animals.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1917-04-05
A Great Time for hOed River

Hood River has the record of excel
ling all other stations in entertaining
the Willamette Baptist Association and
we will be put to test again April
10th, to 18th, and to make good our
record Mr.. Scott, together with other
members of the Commercial Club. has
consented to loan their automobiles
and take the delegates cut over Hood
River Valley one afternoon during the
Association. The musie will be in
charge of ]. Adrian Epfing, who will
put forth every effort N make the AS
sociation a success.
The music prblie IS Invited to meet
with US for one grand rehearsal at the
Baptist Chnrrh April llth, Wednesday.
8 P. NJ. rxpmpfH. All singers are
earnestly insite1 s take part with US.
Notice the ep6pefz Tor the date of the
High School number during the Associ-
alton.