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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-08-26
SIDE TAIL KS
WHAT IS woETR wHuE7
By RUTH CAMERON.


"T,auch,.rS II tim.. tn" hyr"critic da:';
Mufrl"! and DUNK lis. has..t"o, I"rviSh'
.l'ei marching S,uEtc in an "n,:i'SS 'il''
iSrlu.s di:,,cin~ and trrUtS IN their hand
TN .:.c!, they uff.r gifts after his VIII
l;."aIl. EinST' ~. stars AMI SKY that h"l"S
th..n q
!. IN ny pi..;,ci.d garden watched thu
comp.
Forgot nay morning wishes hastily.
rn"k Il i"w herbs and apples and tn
bay
Turn.,! and departed s!i"nt. I. Ia" lat"
ludcr h.r S"lc.n fil"i saw III" Sc"rn.
-r.m"rSou.
Yes. Xix. fInwrrS. int Their" such
Il b"th"r They TAX. Il l"i If am and
t.:cy- rHa,>H >" much dirt. too.
ST. Sall rir ii"i ehtpr tn, Other morn
In:, wh.u Shc found me Filling my bowls
Sn.. w::< ~irh,. FI"wcr& dn TAX" 'irn"
I had !'""n half an hour jlst filling
thnS, va+sS and thrv la taah., dir. paIE
Yesterday had had /" d" 4 special
sw.rpinr: W h"n :, h"wi nf roses .sucid..nl:
G.c.h,i ;" tIinS th".r petals I" Ia"
winds
The Al Important Question.
Hu, most things d" TAX" time. Most
:!,nv> :Ir.. 4 h"th.r II YOU look ~ them
M that light TIL" thing /" decide il
What - worth il AMI what is rot.
s. fur as I'm ccnr"rr"h Flowers ar"
wdr,h il; r" IN: r.;lnh they ar thu re-
I"cm;ng touch ~ IN ugly room. ~" lin
skiing i'u"h IN AN at'rnr'iv" room.
a!wass iik'' :" w';""rm' my guests with
=. bowl al flowers in their bed r"orl.
Ny dnn.r IS far h"tt"r r"lIShed il
har'. u wv flowers "r "v'n Il lit'l''
rr. N. III th'. r,.n:cr nt ti.- t;thir. On
,ur livia:; room! rnait;el stands i lovely
hrnnZ. am: SILVER bowl which from ";u'
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-08-26
i5O2.C4-o6 MAIN STREET

~ Srrtn" t" late fall I keep filled with
wk,;i'v"i' nl.,$S IF color the season sup
rli.S. tnI ufi.u. when l am tired lie
"n M rrtr"h and just look At that bow
"f color and am rested.
Is The Avoidance Of Dust The Se-All
Ind The End-All here?
FIr.p!ac,S are another thing which
this n"IEhhur does not approve of be-
c:tu<.' they max" too much dir.
Now II III" avoidance Of dust is the
h"-;lll ana ~" rnd-all of this existence
$h,. is certainly right. But If ono cares
for all to things which the Fireplace
connotnS to tpl,ral" Il l;tll" more dust
ar tho bother OF removing It, Then mr.
pf:r..S ar. worth while.
Children Mako Evcr More Dirt Than
Tireplaces.
Carrying nut tny-H"iEhbOr'S line ri ar
%umrnt to the logical conclusion. (Which
b. the way. She durS) children ~, en-
7t,:,ticiily non STlta for thcy cauS"
more dirt and bother and tax" UP more
time than "ren fIr"p!acc$ or flowers.
And %r; L great many people S'~ 4"
tinh them wnrth-whil".
Qur'r isn't il with what different
Sc;,h'S "" weigh thu. gifts which the
"paugnr"rS OF Time" offer 10 each Of us.
on. wonders sometimes when one
stops To think things over If under their
solemn FLEETS th"r" is scnrn for ones;
chuit,.S
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-08-26
About People
Movements. of individuals TO ana
From the City.

:, ,1is.i Nlrginia Heronimus. stuoe!,,
~ ,l,, Elliott Commercial school. VIII
l,.,vn Tomorrow for r'airmont' where sn'
has accepted Il position.
Niss Daisy Shepherd. Benwoou b,'
uycrnlur has accepted Il position III III.
r.nwuuL Office Of the baltimore '''0
Ohio. ,.,, o-o
Misses Ann and Gene killccn are
spnndinc T. week III Atlantic CITY ano
other sea side resorts.
Nr Joseph Hare Is on Atlantic CITY
visitor.
Master lack Mcculloch has returned
70 his homn IN Washington. Pa" attet
several wrcis spent US the guest o'
iucnl relatives.
Mrs. John Fitzgerald hna returned to
hr- home in Llttlcton. after snort VS.
il with Wheeling friends
Master William Evans Of twenty
fourth street. is enjoying snort Faca-
ton in the southern part of the state
Mr.. and Mrs N. y. hopkins leave on
"Wednesday for Atlantic city. New
York and other eastern points.
Miss l;ussic Fruhmc " South Jacob
street. has gone to Washington. u. T.,
where she has accepted u government
position.
Miss katherine Farrell md nephew
Of Pittsburgh. have returned home eftcf
4 short visit with local relatives.
M/s. G. J. Dudley has been removed
from the Martins Ferry hospital to inc
home of her mother, Mrs. Charles Bick-
crtua, lU2 Elm street. Island.
Miss nellie Nagle Of Mckecsport, Pa.
is guest of her sister. Mrs. w. r.
Lear Of Thirteenth street.
Mrs. Ealhan Sax OF Fulton Is guest
of friends III Cameron. W. Va.
Mrs. Charles McEclr"y of West Alex
ander. Pa. spent few days shopping
IN Wheeling.
Miss Julia f;utmnn is recovering at
her home nn North Main street from Il
weeks illness.
Mrs. Mary O'Donncll and daughter.
Miss Mary. have. returned from an OK
tended visit Through tn" east.
Word has been received that Herbert
Linton Of Film Grove. who WAS sent 10
Camp Meade has bern transferred TO
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-08-26
Eagles Came Not
Martins Ferry Midgets Were on the
Field Awaiting for Locals, but
Nothing Doing.

Ali "f thc Martins Ferry Midget play
"rS were auNinu$ly ready /" CIV: th"
South Sid F:ar' - 4 druhh;nS nj IN"
Mill i.Id. MAJ ms Ferry. yesterday. but
i is mN"Ss.nl" tn do Il thing lik" tins
when there is no team to play.
NJ reasons wrr" given why IN" team
did not show UP and furthermore tho
ESci"S flllc,! Ia call or send word To
TIA management. with III" result That
the Ferry lads were terribly diSap-
IInln,eh and whats more. 4 biz nc,E,ti
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-08-26
Country Club Mecca For Many.

TIL. last Sunday in August. which IL
always looked forward 10 by the mem
hers If the Wheeling Country CLUB us
on. Of the important days Of the closing
nr rn,. good old summertime at this pop
ulnr r. sort. proved no exception yeSt"r-
day. living spIcndidly MP I" IFS record or
uuirt though Fascinating Joys Of mo
season.
Motoring parties were numerous
throughout the day. which had for their
destination The hilltop. consequence vas
that The dinner hour found innumerable
little dinner parties dotting tho spacious
dining room "f the club house y num-
her Of the guests were from ";it OF
town. u lew If whom took advantage or
the quaint little club and its h"autltuI
grounds for the weekend rest.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-08-26
Big Financial Deal 49,
By the U. S. and Spain

MADRID. Aug. - FL Liberal today
announced that negotiations were pre-
cccdine for {: commercial loan between
Spain and thr United States.
Spain" the newspaper declared. els
opening n cr"di, nf 100000 or 5o0.-
400 600 pcsrtaS. the United States Civ
ing az guarantee the signatures of
American firms exporting cotton to
Spain With this credit the United
States will be able to purchase In Spain
some Of the products necessary for its
army in France. without the. necessity
Of changing dollars into pcsetas and
Ambassador Willard and other
American officials have had several in
tcrvicws with the members OF the
Spanish government and it is believed
that the basis OF an agreement has been.
reached. The interest payable on tho
loan has been the subject OF discussion.
the United States obJecting to pay i've
percent. America offers to pay the bal,
ance remaining Of the loan in Mexican
gold on the day Of liquidation"
WASHINGTON. Aug. 2b.-Hegoti-
atoms between the United States and
Spain for the extension OF commercial
credits TO the former a. reported in a
Madrid despatch today quoting Ell Lib
eral have been in progress for more
than two months, and officials here
have been expecting for some time the
rrc"ip, Of news that the extension has
been arranged.
The negotiations. II Is understood,
were carried on with Spanish bankers.
who will make the extension. although
it was necessary for the bankers to
have the support OF the government.
The Spanish government. it Ia held
hero. is scarcely in a financial position
AT the present time with much OF its
trade cut Off and through deprcdations
upon its ocean tonnage BY German sub
marines To make credit extension o.
it's own account.
The primary purpose OF the credits
will he 70 give the United States pur-
chasing power in Spain.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-08-26
Teachers Institute Opens
For Ohio County Today

This morning 1T Nhrwo"h inc ahh"i'
,..,,.b,r., institute for rlhin county Mil
ur"u in tn" new c"h''r n'Ih S',,""'
hu,lI,nr and It is thought there Will II"
"a large utl.'n'larc.
MANY piauS for thu coming yrar VIII
Ia. discussed aud other matters taken
,.r for dismissal There's Will rrnnahiy
l,, many new teachers this year.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-08-26
Unknown Man is Hit
BY Auto in Bridgeport

y young man who's" nUnr could moi l."
learned AMI who 1t is thought was Il for
riSncr was struck by All automobile
near the foot OF ST. ClairSvillc hill lat"
last evening. 1t was ahuuThl at first
ne VIZ seriously injured but later h"
h,.>amc conscious and was able I" 81
on his way. "
Tho auto which hrlnnwrd to Il Martins
Ferry Young man. was coming cast and
IN" man was walking; in thu. road, II is
thought be hcCHrl" confused and walked
in front Of tho machine.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-08-26
JUROR FOUND DEAD

SCRANTON. IA. Aug. @i.--Thnrlls
!. Eaincy. q member Of til" grand jury.
which On Sunday refuse! I" irdirt mem
hers OF I duH"u election huard@.
charged with fraud III ,l' May i.rI-
mary. WAS founl H. al "a hid To-day.
A tho last n3I.iIi'. l:ninrE tried 10
cfani:e his vote III .;u'$,Inu of ~
Gictmcn:. saying his c"uS"Irn"" l"hiE~r-
cd him. but was no. allowed 20 i" So.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-08-26
Memorial Service For
Edward Bowman YESTERDAY

Memorial services were h"ld E"Stcr-
day morning at lii" IAN" street VI. f..
church. paying tribute 10 Edward y.
Bowman. son ri Slmnn EIWmar. IF r.lSl
Wheeling. who WIS ono ri tho fIr%:
Wheeling boys tn lay down his life ~
the fight for democracy.
Rcv. Frank S. Townsend, pastor of lh"
church delivered Il beautiful tribute l."
tho soldier boy. tcllln;: Of him 81; Il h"i
Tho members If his Sunday Scn,"i class
els" paid 4 tribute To- their f"ll"I
member
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-08-26
Fil}Out Sunken Cheeks
Scrawny Neck and Bring
Back Your Natural Color

the system with troIic or overwork Is
tn take Pamgin Tablets with Gentian.
Tor l'amgin Tablets with Gentian Ga dol
lar box lasts two wccKs) and in that
time you change from a draggy. dopey.
drcary individual into n plump. rosy.
vigorous. enthusiast over this wonderful
remedy or your druggist will give you
the. money back Per guarantee IN each
package.
For sale aD hy Dank,rnrth IRA. Balarp: HssVs
drug rtosc. Martins FrTJ; Frnnk Rob0tA RS3dee-
pr: Will Peabody. AoupdHtns; ~ Aoos
WdlshuH
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-08-26

The final meeting Of the executive
connlttc,. of the War Kitchen" con-
Quoted during the past month. under the
,lir.ction of the Woman'$ club will be
held this morning in the asscmhng'
room of the Y. W. &. A.. at which TINS
tbc rcnorts and accounts N The sp!en-
did ACCOMPLISHMENT will be read and
compiled.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-08-26
A Simple Matter to Stimulate the Sy
tom Into q Healthy vigorous
Glow.

No use heinG thin. weak. nervous and
look halt-nuurishcd. Get your system
in shape So every dish you cat tastes
good and Ect an appetite ST. good you
mr." hungry all tho time. Put your sSs-
tenn In shape 10 cleanse and enrich the
blood and you'll then feel so good when
you tumble out Of bed you will want to
scream for JOY.
It's all question Of Dep" and the
way to get pep" If you've been abusing
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-08-26
The Shore During August.

Will, tn" dire events al IN" Gay S'''H
To- have prrmralrd every nook and corner
Of this Inundan. sphere, one spot alone.
where. the Atlantic rolls and io>iSrs IN
it's majestic way meath SKY tlHcrf
splcndur. appears less rcpugnant with
the burden NJ Ting world conflict. ana
to This international playground That
must h.. given H." or dit for hlvcrtlnE
thu minds Of young and old. gay ana
sud from IN" grucS"m" and N"rvr rack
jn- hnpp.ninrS =" the innumerablc
aInuScmcnts ami entertainment Off ROT!
ut Atlantic CITY. The great summer
amusement center Il the world
During thr present month which mas
ever with S.rd tH,. record Of each sea-
son TN. four rnrn,.rS OF ihr earth. were
REPRESENTED Lmnni< the SurEinE crowd.
while WhcrlinEitrs w"ra I" D" found
there in numbers
Tn" past week. which Is considered
ihr height uf The season NJ IN" = sort.
SAW scores nf merry parti"S s"jhnrninG
there which includ,d IN" ur NOR"
Wh"clingil". While many local parties
were likewise Ia h~ found enjoying IN"
allurcmrn' Of Cap May. Wildwood and
scv"rnl nr III" either smaller coast re.
sorts.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-08-26
Housewives Released.

housewives ftclea6eu.
fl11I$"WiNCS Throughout the country
who pat riOtirHlly nut their homes nu IL
whcatlrSS basis last Suring have hrrn
'r"l"aS"d from their pledges tn The fund-
administration Ia 20 absolutely vii hnur
wheat This release Was merely from
~" voluntary rl"dE" {" ~ entirely
without wheat until tn" new harvest
Housewives viii r"ntiuU" To rurchlS,
thu required lmnunt Of wheat SUhSt itutr
with their wheat flour. BAKERS ara still
obliged Ia make Niri"rY bread. which
must rsntair at least - percent wheat
substitute.
This rclraS" Of Housewives follows
clos" uGan lik" aCtl"n in cas-" nf hotels.
restaurants. clubs and dining car srrvc-
IS.
Coming in nr tho now wheat rrur has
mad" it p"sSibl" fur III" naiin to 30
back partially IL its Old habits If cat
INK. hut he uncertainties nf war and
tn" necessity for building up II food re-.
S"rv,' -" incentives :" caution. even IN
In" fac" "f G"nd crap.
Tho r";I"hSr 1T Ia" American house
wifi" last S.,ring wlru tn" cnIntry's
wheat reserves w.,r" '.%hauSf"d and ONLY
IN" Wr"at SAVED lay :.hsIinr 'irr could hr
N''ht abroad in response !" the life and
d"ri" apn'als "f In" allies. iS regarded
Ia VA" t'u"i administration as ono nf
IN" finest manifestations uf PATRIOT r
%nlrIi sine" America 'It"r.'l the war
'l''i'l'''N ''i l''uSliihH ~ iihIif'S W''n'
partly ct wholly "u Il wheat basis.
Luncheon At Country Club
vi; ..i:n.'~ Wilson NIL! "a. hostess 10
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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-08-26

arh declared that Will" there was con-
Sidcrlhl" confusion on the liner after
III" was turpct'o"d thc officers and the
greater part Of tn" crew acted with
that courage ard fidelity 20 duty which
arc traditional with men Of The sea-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-08-26
DOCTOR COULD
NOT HELP HER
But Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound Saved
Her from a Serious
Operation.

Brooklyn. N. Y.--"I suffered some
thing dreadful from displacement and
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-08-26
F1nal Session To-day.

vilrd to br present and assist III the
needy cause.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-08-26
rev. schuette Attending Conference.

pry. Walter T.. Srhu"ttc. pastor o.!
ST. James f.vanrrlical Lutheran rh"r'h
of lria city is III Fort wayne. '''"''
where J., is Attending tn" session ~ III"
mint Lutheran synod "f OHIO ana "'h'F
vtutrs At The. close Of the above con-
ference. H",. Srkurttr viii <" I" hu' :
rnIn tu h, III att"Hdanc" nj tn" nal'"h"'
CONVENTION or Luther league. wh"r" NJ
will represent. rs a delegate. III" '"'a
Luther I"aGu" uf 81. Iain"S r'fhhE'i'H
Lutheran church. which VIII h" he'a
durjur IN, present week in the above
,,,rcl city. From the latter city. kcF.
S.hurrr will rrturn ms far as St"u-
hrn,illr. whrr.. II" will nfiiriatr Mt III"
dedication oC tn" new organ l" u" VI
stalled in tn. Lutheran church al 'hh'
tn,yu tho. coming sunday. Mr.. carr N''S' =
man Of This lily viii MS" III attend
.nrc ut thu dedication ceremonies anu
viii conduct tn" musical program al '"c
day..
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-08-26

two very bad at
tscks of inflamma-
ton. My d o ctor
said he could d o
nothing more for
me and | " oul d
have to 60 to the
hospital for an
oper at n, but
ydia E. Pi k
b q ms Vegetable
Compound q n d
Sanative w a sh
have entirely cured
me Of my troubles
and / am now in
good health. l am
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-08-26
Volunteers Asked to Help.

Every ono is beginning Ia realize by
this time. no doubt. that the Salvage
shop. located ~ Twrnty-sccond and
Main streets, l.; becoming quite a fac
tor in tn" brn";"lrn, affairs Of the
city. Saturday saw thr entire stock OF
III" biz room sold out at $50. thus tn"
reason for remaining closed during tho
evening hours. Therefore" These de-
string to aid in tn" Undertaking are
asked |" kindly s"Dd wearing apparel
for men. women md children t" the
receiving station. located ut l"0H Main
street ar ilnding this incnnvrnirnt, arc
requested IL call lao. Whcr"upun a mos
Srng"r will call for tn" contribution.
In connection with the collecting or
thr articles. IN" m"lnh,rs If the Wom-
ans club III CharE" at Tho shop wish In
state that they would no grateful for
the S"rv ices Of any girl or woman auto
driver VIII" would volunteer their scrv-
ic"s and car onr morning nf each week.
in TN" aiding Of this collection Those
desiring lu help are asked In phone
luG
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-08-26

Save this paper and q. many moro
! like it nS possible for your contribution
To- tn" Zig paper week I" he held AT 'h''
Salvag" Sh"r.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-08-26
Outing Party.

\ jolly party consisting "f Mr.. ana
Mrs. \. + Srhairrr. Mr.. end Mrs L.
+. Schuirld. Mr. ANA Mrs. Roy kH!
MASTERS Harry L." and Benny Ray. Mr*.
Katherine. Ellsworth and MIR fIi ."N
are spending their second hnHual "u'-
ing at Camp Norton. near could Guy
Mich
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-08-26

Camp Bolibard in Baltinore, as truck
driver. S.AI.A.-.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-08-26

Operations upon women in our hos
pitfalls are constantly on the increase,
but before submitting to an operation
for ailments peculiar to their sex every
woman owes it to herself to give that
famous root and herb remedy, Lydia E.
Pinkham' Vegetable Compound, trial.
If complications exist write Lydia E
Pinkhan Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass, for
advice.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-08-26
Luncheon At Country Club.

vi: ..i:n.'~ Wilson Nil! "a. hostess 10
small group 1T i IN" "'rl"ck luncheon
ut TN, tu'Iuir" club. ia" hours follow
inr tn" !un"chum period will h'' drvntrd
/" knitting and other r""dl" activities
hv thu, guests ~ this small ;::,thrrinE'
The Washington times., 1918-11-15
.LBERT'S ADVANCE
IS LONG PAGEANT

LONDON, Nov. lj.-The war corre-
spondent or the Morning Post says
the Joy OF liberated Belgium is find
ing expression in the welcome of
King Albert and the Queen as they
pass from town to town.
On November II they entered Client
at the head OF troops which fought
on the User for four years, and the
pageant which marked their passage
through crowded streets will be one
long remembered in Flanders.
The old town, bright with flags
and bunting. never looked more beau
tifUl." says the correspondent In
fantrymen in their long gray coats
lined the royal route TO tho Place De
Armes, where civic officials and the
bishop waited for their monarch. He
came riding slowly between ElitterinE
bayonctS. the Queen in white at one
side, the crown prince in his simple
uVifoTm at the other. Their horses
Hcrc followed ~ stats Of II" Belgian
army and allies who have taken part
in the advance through Belgium under
command Of King Albert.
"a French general was close to tho
King and British bri1-adi"r was not
far away. At one end Of III" PIase 6c
Armcs their InaicsticS reincd their
horses to review the CSccriing
troops-thrce regiments cr tho lin".
and one of cavalry. with their guns.
swinging through tho square to the
music Of their trump"ts and bands.
singing ss they went.
only those who witnessed the
agony oG Ghcnt sour Years ago could
fully comprehend In" ju: "f her p"n-
pic today. ! left tn" Town an that
last day of freedom when tho Ger
man vanguard wa. approaching tn"
Antwerp gate and the inha hitautE
awaited their fate ia utter dcSpa ir.
The happiness ! saE tod1y on every
hand maSe II difficult T. realize that
years OF suffering had iutervcned The
people were wcli-aiEh Wild with Joy
This morning wh"n the nag uf their
country passed in triumph through
Chcni"
The Washington times., 1918-11-15
CHOOSES DEATH TO
LIFE IN POORHOUSE

SCHENECTADY. Y. Y, Nov 10
When her son Herbert \. Wood. au
electrical engineer in the General
Electric plant here. refused TO give
her a home, Mrs. Lucy n. Wood. OF
Malone. killed hersels in a hotel here
by taking carbolic acid.
Mrs. Wood arrived hore on October
%, first sending a telegram TO her
SON. saying she wcs coming to be
with him and his wife. Wood .ailsd
TO meet his mother, who was par
'alyzed from her knees down, and
alter she had sat in the union sta
;ion in an invalid chair for three
hours she was carried to a taSicab
end taken to her sons home. Wood
end his wife left by the back door. it
is alleged, when they saw the taxi
cab drive up to the house.
The Invalid woman was taken to
schenectady hotel, where everything
possible was done to induce the son
TO aid her. Wood appeared after five
days. Mrs. Phebe Valentine. chari-
ties commissioner. saw him and said
he refused to- have anything to do
with his mother. He offered the
charities commissioner letters pur-
porting to have been written by Mrs.
Wood to a man who was not her
husband.
When all other persuasian failed
10 move Wood. Mrs. Valentine told
him legal proceedings would be
started unless he cOnsented to pay
for the care of his mother at the
county almhouse. Wood offered to
pay 81 a week OF the SJ.GS required.
but finally consented TO pay the full
amount.
The night before Mrs. Wood was
to have been taken TO the almhouse
she bribed- employees OF the hotel TO
assist her TO a taxicab ard made
last effort to reach her son, hoping
to persuade him not to make her an
object of charity. The son. IT is al
legged. came TO the door OF his home
and ordered the driver to go away.
The next morning Mrs Wood was
found dead. Coroner Baxter gave a
verdict of suicide. The woman, who
was about fifty years old. left a note
for her SON, requesting he have her
buried at Herkimer. This he will do.