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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-01-28
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OUARTER MILLION LOSS.

PHI IlLApELrlllA. Ia, Jan. -
Three manufacturing concerns w"r'
wiped out and Il fourth crippled hy ir'
which SWEPT 4 tlvc-StnrT building IN III!
industrial scrt;un OF tnr city tn-nlSG;
Tirn ins:; is estimated at SoJu.nn0.
Tho destroyed concerns wtrr th'
I-niuu Ribbon Carbon Company. EaD'
Eow-IIHll Company. trunks. and Hear;
Il. Hewitt, Company. "oni""ti"ner>. The
Lcn"X Shne Company was ba'lly daE:-
nr-nLI
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-01-28
SENSATION CAUSED BY REPORT
THAT CzERN|N SE n AN ADVANCE
COPY 0F SPEECH: To MR.. WILSON
May Mean Taking Of Steps to Bring About Exchange OF
Peace Views Between the Entente Powers and the
AustroHungarian Monarchy.

Count Czernin the Austro Hungarian foreign minis
ter is reported from Vienna good authority has an
nounced to the Austrian delegations that the text of his
speech on the Austrian war aims forwarded to Presl
dent Wilson before its delivery.
This has caused great sensation, according to the
Cologne Gazette which neprets it to mean that actual
steps had already been taken to bring about an exchange
Of views between the western powers and Austria
Pane German papers express the opinion that Count
Czerins peace invitation to President Wilson IS lndlca
tixa nf break in the Austro German alliance.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-01-28

occupied cities and territories as
well as all acquisitions were Tor
supporting order and. consequent
ly, should not he refunded. The
German members said the Russian
plan for creating an International
fund 10 indemnify individuals FOR
losses WAS impra"ticahlr and thry
also declared thai submarine. Ier-
pelin and airplanr damages were
not indemniliahlr."
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-01-28

PETROGRAn. Sat, Jan, Cd
tRy The Associated Press)-
Chairman Joffe, OF the Russian del
egation AT the Brcst-Litovsk peace
conference, declared today to The
Associated Press that the confer
ence, with the Germans on tho
legal phases Of the peace showed
the Germans were wholly unwlll-
Ing to accept the Russian program
Of no contributions and no indem-
mites"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-01-28

WASHINGTON. Jan. 27.-Forecast:
ohio-Snow Monday; Tuesday proba-
bly, fair, except snow near Lafe Erie.
West virgina-Snow Monday; Tues
day local SHOWS. colder In east.
western Peuusylvanta-Snow Mon
day; Tuesday local SHOWS.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-01-28
CLOSER OBSERVANCE
Of HEATLESS MONDAY
IS EXPECTED TODAY

WASHINGTON. Jan. @I.-A more un-
jrnrlu observance tomorrow OF the. gov
ernmcul's second hratlcss Monday IN
the east than WAS reported for the first
WAS rrcdirt"d tonight by Fuel Admin
isr rratinn officials y list Of exemptions
published generally Today. leaves little
room. they said. for misinternrctation OF
tn. closing order.
The exemptions. rs given out last
night, show that virtually all business
r,lIerpriSeS. except certain Specl1Ieo
trades engaged in war work and 1000
productions. is expected TO close down
DRUG stores and food stores among the
various shops will he permitted 10 &c
business and they must roniinc thelh'
srlvrS TO the sale of drugs and foods,
except where drug stores sell publtcH-
tluuA.
In all there will nc min" Mondays on
which the general Use ri fuel for heat
inE and lighting is forbidden. Fuel ad-
mini:Irari"u Officials think the fuel
saved. added in hat saved by the recent
fiT" day farl"ry closing will So far to-
wards making UP tn" fuel shortage.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-01-28
Publication Of War
Feature Postponed

Publication in The Intelli-
gencer as a daily serial of The
Confessions of a German De-
serter, which had been an
nounced to begin this morning
has been postponed under in
structions of the syndicate that
furnished the feature.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-01-28
Saloons Close Today.

CLEVELAND. Jan. @1.--Saloons Will
observe the instructions sent out from
Washington To close on hcatlcSs Mon
days. according 10 y. J. Kennel. secre
'aTy Of tic Cuyahnga County Liquor
L;""u:,r. h""rri. y few days ago. ruling
waS npd" b. III" local fuel admiriis-
traitor that saloons w"r" places Of
amusement mud should remain open
;luudHyS and "lr,St: uII fu"llrsS Tuesdays.
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THE WEATHER.

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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-01-28
ds Greatest Effort Will Appear as Daily Serial The tegence Begmn

Snow Monday; Tuesday Local Shows,
Colder in East.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1918-01-01

demand. Its chief supply is pur-
chased from the United Fuel Gas
Company, which appears to be the
large gas producing company of the
West Virginia field, supplying the
distributing companies which in
turn supply Louisville Cincinnati,
Covington, and Newport and per
haps a great many other cities, and
certainly a number of large in
dustrial plants"
We do not know whether the com
pany can be compelled to furnish
the required pressure or not but
certainly the people should not be
forced to pay for something they
are not receiving and whenever the
meter registers a thousand feet of
gas the amount of heat units that
that amount of gas under proper
pressure should furnish should be
required of the company or a re-
duction in the same proportion in
the bill should be allowed.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1918-01-01
ELECT THOMAS SPEAKER

neighbOng county Of Bourbon
sion next Monday.
That such should aspire for such place speaks well for the
growing sentiment Kentucky things
gentleman BIRTH scholarly and of the
paramntarans That he will have equal the
coming legislature point qualifications will
ious question public life he has stood for clean politics
private public life has always been upright and
thinking believes the liquor traffic ndefen-
sb yet the State ahough claiming the liquor
settled all sides have agreed submission of State
prohion making determined fight against Mr. Thomas
always, have the active support of their faithful friend Mr.
settled submission of the question and that it behoov the
temperance people Thomas ought
speakp without those oppose him. prove
coneusive they wanting minded recognized
fairness and splendid ability
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1918-01-01
THE GAS PRESSURE

We are sure that our readers will
be interested in the following clip
ped from the Lexington Herald, as
practically the same conditions exist
here as at Lexington:
''The probe into the local gas sit
nation has already developed infor-
nation of interest. 1t has been
shown that the heating potentially
of gas is dependent upon pressure.
The perfect gas flame for the pro-
ductiOn of heat is obtained when
there is a four ounce pressure at
the burner. This provides the prop
er combination of air and gas TO
make a flame that will develop the
potential heat units of gas with. an
economical consumption. When
the pressure is lower than this the
meter registers the flow of gas but
there is not the combination of air
and gas necessary to produce the
greatest heat. Therefore, when the
pressure is low, abnormally low,
the meter registers the gas that
flows through it but the result in
heat is deficient The thousand
cubic feet of gas which goes through
a meter with a four ounce pressure
at the burner produces a satisfac-
tory heat, while a thousand feet of
gas gonig through the burner at
one ounce pressure will produce
very little heat and yet cost the
consumer just as much as the thou
sand feet of gas that gives the sat
isfactory result. This is in a nut
shell the trouble Lexington has ex-
perienced in recent cold weather.
The pressure has not been sufficient
when the demand has been great
and the consumer will have a maxi
mum bill for a minimum of heat
"The investigation has also re-
vealed the fact that TIE Central
KeSvncky Natural Gas Company
is mainly distributing rather than
a producing concern. Its produc-
ton in Menefee county is sufficient
for only a small proportion of the
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1918-01-01
JAMES ROSS WEEDS

Mr.. James NJ. Ross, a Lexington
newspaper man, and Miss Marian
Mullgan, daughter of the late Judge
James II. Mulligan, former United
States Minister to Samoa, were
married at Lexington several days
ago. Following the wedding Mr..
and Mrs. Ross left for Washington,
d. c., on bridal trip. Mr.. Ross is
well known in this city, where he
has numerous friends. He was
born and reared in Owingsville and
began his newspaper career in that
city, but for a long number of years
has been associated with the Lex
i gton Leader.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1918-01-01

get ever so much to eat il isn't like
VIC get at home. The least little
thing from home brings the long de.
sired comfort with il.
"Tell Nora and Miss Lydia that
II think Of them often and would
love to show them by sending them
something for Christmas, but Cell
them they viii just have to let me
continue to think Of them and be
satisfied
"TeI Ruthie want her to even
kno9 how to speak French when
get home and / will bring her some
thing real nice.
"How is Uncle Wallace and fam
ilyf l want You to be sure and tell
them that l think of them often and
would write but they must consider
circumstances.
"Stewart Sharp, guess, is p. o.
clerk. He sent me his regards on
the back of your letter, so tell him
| received it and appreciated it so
much.
"Father, wish you would send
me the Mt. Sterling papers once in
a while.
"Be sure and tell each of my
friends hello. Tell Tip. he should
see me shooting my AS Colt. Tell
him / win try and hold up the record
of Kentucky. Remember me to my
old friend, Sergeant McQueeny. If
you see Lieuts. Brown and GrubDs.
salute them for me and tell : them
that Corporal B. II. S. sends it.
81 want you to bear in mind that
| am being well cared for and my
health is good, and if it the wish
of our Divine Ruler for me to return
well and good, if not let us hope to
meet in another land.
"With the tender love of a true
son, l close. Always, Ben"
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1918-01-01
Notice TO the Public.

The firm of f. T. Refs, dealers in
poultry, produce, hides, junk, ETC.,
Will be continued under the manage
ment of the late owners sons,
Messrs. Charles and Howard Refs,
but viii retain the same firm name,
f. T. Refs e. Sons. A continuance
of the pleasant business relations
With the public is anticipated and
hoped for and they are assured of
the same courteous treatment in
the future that they received be-
fore the death of the late owner
and manager of the business 27-St
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1918-01-01
DIES IN WEST

Relatives here have been advised
of the death of Mrs. John B. Jones
at her home in Cimarron, Kan.
Mrs. Jones was Miss Matilda Rhodes
before her marriage and was well
known to many of our citizens. She
and her husband moved to Kansas
from Bath county. The news of her
death will be received with sorrow.
The Advocate ISLANDS for Good
Printing"
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1918-01-01
INTERESTING LETTER FROM
BEN SCOTT "OvER THERE


Below we reproduce a letter from
Ben Scott, son Of Policeman Thomas
Scott, and one Of this eity's mos.
popular young men, who is rsome-
where in France" The letter fol-
lows:
'Dec. IL, 1917.
my dear Father,
"Your kind and much appreciated
letter was received Dec. /. Words
can never tell you just how much
comfort it brought to me. am so
glad you are all well and happy. /
sure world like to see Ruth and
Tommy. am sure Tommy is quite
young Sammy by now. Tell ehim
| win try and send him a little
French soldiers suit when he gets
big enough. The little French boys
look some big when they get their
little suits on. ~
at makes me feel blue TO realize
that Christmas is so near and that
| can't spend it at home, but | find
a great consolation in the fact that
l am here to help end this horrible
man-slaughter and again place
America where our fore fathers
fought faithfully to put her. With
this great view in mind I have not
made such a sacrifice. So may we
all hope and pray for the end to
come sooner than we anticipate.
81 wish YOU would tell my friends
that | am sure that there is not
one of them that l have not thought
of often, but as for my writing
home as to what l am doing and
my different hapPenings-well youl
know this is time of war and we an
know that our d German friends
ore rahter tricky, therefore we are
not allowed to say anything about
what we are doing where we. are
eve have had two or three snsws
and it has rained almost e.e,y oay
since we have been here, caused Of
course by the heavy firing. /
eve are being treated fine, plcn-
ly to eat and plenty to wear and
naturally these two things add to
good spirit quicker than ANYTHING,
therefore good spirit and hard work !
is our motto.
81 am glad to know that / have a
box on the way-even though we
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1918-01-01
TO THE WOMEN OF
MONTGOMERY COUNTY:
The pIans Cor raising the Mont

The plans for raising the Mont
gome-y .cc--...sy-------rrcrtic-nc-i. c.
81 100000 for the War Work of the
Young Women's Christian Associa-
ton are about completed and the
women of the county are respond
ing generously in service on the
committee and in contributions.
Owing to the continued severity of
the weather, which has retarded the
work of the committee, the date for
sending in the apportionment has
been changed from January LIST to
January 18th. There is every indi
cation that the full apportionment
for this splendid cause will be sub
seribed.
The following is a partial list of
those who have paid theit. contr.ju-
tons, many coming in too late for
this issue:
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1918-01-01

All Wool Kersey Pants from $3.50 up.
Also large assortment of odd cordu-
roy, Mackinaw and Hunting Coats from
$500 TO $3.50
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1918-01-01

Below we reproduce a letter from
Ben Scott, son Of Policeman Thomas
Scott, and one Of this eity's moss
popular young men, who is rsome-
where in France" The letter fol
lows:
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1918-01-01

The City Council at its meeting last night did gracious and
thing selecting Harry B. Rngo fill vacancy City
Ceshp occasoned by his brothers untmey death He will make
will high
fciency noticeable in that Office in the past.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1918-01-01

We wish call readers special the of
the four banks of city this As will be these
institutions the prosperous condition they have enjoyed
the ciys history
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1918-01-01

patrons hearty
thank all for their liberal
erous of during The year just
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1918-01-01
Notice.

l viii apply for parole at meeting
of Prison Commissioners in Feb
ruary, 1918. Oscar Jones. 23-St
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1918-01-01

Wanted-About 6 acres of tObac-
60 land, cash rent, or small farm
Apply at this Office.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1918-01-01

Let The Advocate do your 100
printing.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-06-06
GRIFFITH

Mrs Irwin Hoffman met with a ser
ious fall Wednesday afternoon She
had an X-ray made OF her arm and
shoulder but found it to be Just q Sc
we're bruise.
Miss Ellen Welsh spent Wednesday
in Hammond.
Mrs. j. J. Moore OF East Chicago had
her tonstls removed Tuesday
Fracis Beireige1 of the Great Lakes
Station. rail section. is at home on
nine day furlough. When he returns
next Monday he expects 70 be sent to
Harvard for further training before
going across.
Mrs. Fred Bennett and family were
given a farewell party at the town hall
Wednesday evening a musical pro-
gram was enjoyed as well a s the lunch
served by the ladies' Mr. Bennett was
presented with fountain pen and Mrs
Bennett with purse as remembrance
OF Grinith's esteem.
DR., Malmstone spent Wednesday fore
noon examining children for the Child =
Welfare Bureau at Merriilvllie.
W A Writ. county chairman OF the
National War Savings Committee. ap-
pointed Dr.. Malmstone chairman FOR
Griffith. the drive viii begin June 8
and the committee will soon be an
nounced.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-06-06
WAR DEPT.
WANTS MAPS
Of GERMANY
ESPECIAL To THE TINES. ]

CROWN POINT. Ind. June g. Ne
Lake County Council Of Defense urs-
entity requests the attention OF the p13-
lie 10 the fact that the War Depart
nent desires photographs. drawings
and descriptions OF buildings. bridges.
towns and localities now occupied by
The German forces in France. Belgium,
and Luxumberg and likewise in that
part OF Germany lying west ot the line
running north and south through Ham
berg.
At the request % The War Depart
n1ent the State Council Of Defense asks
YOU to secure ell possible material Of
this character A large quantity Of
material is desired and may be sent
without sorting or without any attempt
to avoid duplication II VIII not be
practicable 20 return the material to
the contributors.
All such materials should De sent BY
parcel post or express 10,
col. A 3 cox. 1885 Fifteenth St
Washington. q. c,
BY State Council OF Defense. County
Council of Defense. Per Gwen Parry
Lake County Council Of Defense.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-06-06
SCOUTS GET
LETTER FROM
PRESIDENT

The activities Of the Hammond Boy
Scouts on the eve of their most import
ant campaign in charge of the leading
men OF the city are marked.
The following letter has been receiv-
ed by the Scouts:
% April. 1918.
TO THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA:
In order 10 carry out the program
of the war department it is Of the ut
MOST Importance that large quantities
Of black walnut timber should be Sc
cured for its uses. Black welnut is
used by the ordnance department for the
manufacture Of gun stocks and by the
signal corps for the manufacture OF
propellers for battle and bombing air
planes.
The location of black walnut trees
the names OF the owners the size of the
trees and the price at which they can
be purchased is greatly desired 1t is
believed that the organization of the
Boy Scouts OF America is particularly
we'll constituted for obtaining this in
formation There are no longer any
large individual lots OF walnut timber
but there is very large supply when
collected into groups or centers; At the
present time there are 10 he found a
few trees here and there scattered over
the whole Of the United States east of
the Rocky Mountains.
l. therefore. appeal to the well known
loyalty of your orgs nization 10 secure
for the government this desired inform
alton.
In securing data, the owners Of the
black walnut timber should be advised
Of our pressing needs and they should
be requested TO show their patriotism
by doing all in their power 20 assist
their government in this great war
WOODROW WILSON
One OF the most essential timber for
war purposes as the president points
out is the black Walnut with the ex-
ception Of mahogany, which has to be
imported and thus burdens the shippin
IA cilities Of the country. no other wood
Is so well suited for air plane propel
lers. Since four or FIVE propellers arc
required for each sirplane and since
black walnut is scarce and only th'
best grade can be utilized for this pur
pose it is important for the govern
naent 10 know Immediately the location
Of all available supplies Walnut il
also the chief wood used for gun stocks
I BOY Scouts all over the country ar
/ making = survey Of their townships @
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-06-06
DRAFT
REGISTER IS
VERY LOW
Only STA Enroll, Less Than
Half of Number that Was
Expected; Shows Many
Young Fellows Have En-
listed.

Gary's draft registration of men of p
shows that the totals arc one-half Of the
number expected, only 574 having been
enrolled.
Exemption officials had expected from
100 TO 1900 to be enrolled. II is not
believed that there is many evaders. and
everything tends TO show that the pa
triotism of youths has been greater than
expected.
BOARD Totals.
Board No. l registered men at the fed
eral building; boards No. , and at
South Side Turner hall.
Totals by boards are as follows:
Board No 1875 native whites.
colored naturalized S first paper men,
81 aliens OF the aliens Greeks predom-
mated there being % Total 2Os.
Board No. 2-2s white natives and
first paper men. SO colored. 81 aliens and
allen enemies Total 100.
Board No s-1S native born whites,
10 coIored. 4 first paper citizens. nat
uraIized citizen. y alien enemies and 80
aliens. Total 145.
Heavy Burden On No. 3.
In Board No. 3 it means that the 10
colored citizens. the Is native white and
the naturalized citizen with possible
the four first paper citizens will have
to do the hghting. leaving lis aliens
and alien enemies to stay at home and
reap the profits OF high wages at the
steel mills.
Registration was under the direction
OF Board Chairman John 4 Brennan, c.
| Oliver Holmes and w. J. Williams. Last
year Gary registered about 1900 men
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-06-06
1T WILL BE
SOME PICTURE

One OF the most important and inter
esting productions ever produced in
motion pictures IL the dramatic pro-
duction filmed from Ambassador Jas.
Cerard's book. My Four Years in Ger
many"
Throughout the entire production q
the film Mr.. Gerard was in close touch
with William Nigh. who directed the
production and the scenes and incidents
have been staged with the most pains
taking care in every detail
Nothing viii so clarity in the minds
OF the public the reasons why America
is now ct war with the autocratic die
tator Of Europe, a this clear and lucid
tale OF the hidden forces working for
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-06-06

counties. locating black walnut. They
visit the owners and find II the trees
caen be purchased and at what price.
then carefully list the trees. map the
location and report II to the forest serv-
ice at Washington.
In Hammond, Sunday June q is Wal
nut Sunday" Something like twenty
1--WE or thirty automobiles donated by
liberal minded civilians. lover Of the
Boy Scout movement will be loaded with
Boy Scouts and the adjoining town
ships viii be carefully canvassed. af-
ter which the entire party will gather
at some cosy spot and lunch and then
return home.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-06-06
BOYS ARRESTED.

The trial or boys who We're arrested
by officers Fl. Hestermen and Tipping
house June l. for robbing box car
was continued until next Monday morn
ing
The boys are Tom Bukowski. Is years
old. 447 Merrill avenue. Albert Nichols
10 years old. $50 Morton avenue. Alex
Lash 10 years old. Amos avenue. John
Lash. 10 years old. $40 Ames avenue,
Peter Lash, Z years old, 54s Truman
avenue and Charles Nachman. 4s7 Moss
avenue.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-06-06
DEATH OF BABE.

Marie Eileen Wheeler. infant daugh-
ter Of Mr. and Mrs Raymond Wheeler
OF 4ls Plnmmer avenue died at their
home last night
Funeral viii be held tomorrow after
noon at 80 from the house. interment
in Oak Hin cemetery. Undertaken Me
dow in charge