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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-01-15
MARTINS FERRY
Three Slacters to Camp.

Officer charles Ruthcrmund of The
local polio" force loft last night at l.
o'clock for Camp sherman. at chillich-
the. with NJ. Gwrko Deter knchr"uto and
John M.kUtarcs, VIII" were picked up by
The lncal police as alleged Slackcrs. TIL,
men failed IL report for cNaminaii"i'
when they w"r,' notified /" appear an!
they were forwarded ;U camp without
examination. IL Is SAID that several
more Will l." picked UP III ihr neNt few
days ul. the same charge.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-01-15
FOUR ARRESTS

Until two o'clock this morning four
arrests had been made by the police,
two being plain ordinary DRINKS. and
the other two were arrested on a
dsorderly charge. The two di&or-
derlies were arrested by Officer GreiS
at a Market street restaurant. OFT
Ger Knabe had one drunk and Oiticer
Flaherty had the Other.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-01-15
Car Shortage in the
Lower West Va. Field

CHARLESTON. W. Va. Jan. l4.-Con-
d,tinns in the kanawha district c"ui
fields arc not AT all encouraging. ac-
rording to The telegram sent tonight DJ
Max T. Tricc. secretary Of the knnawha
C'oal Shippers association. 10 United
;;ls,ca Fuel Administrator Garfield ana
Director General Of Railroads w. u.
MrAdnn Secretary Price said that co1i-
ditionS SGT forth In his message were
synnnom"us with conditions throuESout
The entire state.
Hi. report showed that &c mines MAX
ing returns for In" day were short sew
cral hundred cars.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-01-15
George D, Crae Dies.

George i. Cree. aged &c wears. passed
away NJ his homo an Lincoln Hvenu" yes
to-day afternoon. after u Shn,l illness
Of pneumonia. Mr.. ere" was horn al
Mari";tH and for number Of years made
his home In Wheeling. whcr" he had
rharE" Of ihn hars n the Senate and
Mcl.nrn house for several wears. fn.
tho past several months II" had been
employed az StonpS & Millrr's cafe. His
widow. who was formerly. Miss AnncIia
krrSS. and w" children. George krrsS
'rn" and Mary Martha Cree. survive
Funeral arrangements were incomplete c
at :; late hour las: evening
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-01-15
senoo1 Notos and Thrift Cards.

Superintendent M"Eay announced yes
terdav that m" number "t ,hritt cafdS
has Increased I" 2G5 III all the schoots
in Bellai-e. ard III all probability TINS
number will 10 >wHllrd. Y letter was
sent TO the Treasury Department ASK
ing for moro thrift cards and advertise
,nents for the war savings stamps. 70
he distributed IN Martins t"rry. Bridge
mort. RarncSv:li. and this city.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-01-15

The coach Of the e. x T. train. on
iond c.n,, 80 ,,,is rify SUNDAY night
was fumiYatnd al Bellaire yesterday
morning at ono o'clock. as we'll ms the
local passenger station. Tho man was
sent to the local hospital by a Rayland
physician who did not know the man
was suffering from smallpox when he
had one Of thr worst kind Of 4 case. 4
lncnI physician advised the hos pital au-
thoritiGs not to accept the patient until
an examination was made and when Il
WIS found the man was suffering from
the malady he was at once placed in a
taxi and sent TO his home Mt Warren
ION.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-01-15
Coss Funeral Wednesday.

Funeral services fer tho late Mrs
Mary 'usS. who passed away ri her
nom" "n FIfth street Saturday evening.
after a lingering illness. Will b" con-
Quoted from tn" home Wednesday after
noon. The services Will hc III charge If
Fey. l.. r.. SrhlitA. pastor Of the tlrs:
NJ T.. church. nnd int"rmcnt will b. IN
EIvcrVicw cemetery.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-01-15
Decided to Quit.

Carmili Falla, arrested Sunday on n
charge OF selling liquor without IL
cense. was yesterday arraiGned before
Mayor CulheriSun and pleaded guilty.
He was fined scn0 and costs. Half IT
the fine WAS SUSPENDED on condition that
he qul, the business. lie accepted the
condition and paid the remaining 800.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-01-15
Robberv Keported To Police.

l"in' cross. North Fifth street groc-
or reported 10 tho police yesterday aft
rrnoon tina: tho cash register in his
store had hern looted some time Sun
dny afternoon or evening and about $40
in small change was taken. Entrance
wns gained 10 the store through the
lasemcn; and It Is thought that it Is
tho work Of boys. The local police are
investigating.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-01-15
To Rid CITY of Panhandlers.

Judging from tho action Of Squire
Eritton yesterday morning. he is max
Ing an effort 70 rii the rity OF panhan-
d!crs. Two. WHO refused Ia give their
names. wrrc picked mp by Constable
Moore yesterday morning and when
taken before the justice wcr" handed S5n
and costs. Nor having tho necessary.
coin thy were taken TO st. Clairsvillc
during tho day.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-01-15
picrfor,l Funeral Yesterday.

Funeral ScrvIr"S for tn" late Mrs.
.ram", i,rrkfnrd. Whn. paaFcd away at
Tho family HON" at Raylaud Saturday
morning. were conducted from! the
hrm" yesterday afternoon. The services
wrr" IN rharc" of Rev. VI. T.. Wright.
;,as,or Of th' Eayland Presbyterian
church. and informant was in Warren
rn:l cemetery.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-01-15
Free-for-All Fight,

:cht that had the Appearance of Il
free fnr-aIl was staged in the upper part
Of the city yesterday evening. and only
III" timely arrival "f tn" police nv"ricd
serious trouble. one man by tho namr
uf Charles RuSap was arrested, charged
with striking another man over the head
with n broken hocr bottle. Two others
implicated in tho melee will hr picked
up to-day. They will h" given hearings
this evening.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-01-15
Promoted to First Sergeant.

Virgil Baker. former hrr truck orN'.
on the Bellair" fir" ""9art'ncn'' anu
one Of the men VIII" l"tt thtS city I"'
Camp Sherman in IN" fat'. anu vas leeH.
TRANSFERRED - CAM. l'lk". Ark. has
been promoted to inst sergeant IN h:t
company.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-01-15
LAFAYETTE DAY

TIE committee for the national l.afay-
rttn day which was observed in this
city ON September :. !9l1. is taking up
the matter of repeating tho celebrations
In 1915. This suggestion will very likely
DO acted upon the Daughters OF the Rev
olution being interested in the matter.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-01-15
fractured Hip In Fall.

David Humphrey. aged resident u
South Second street. mot with painful
accident yesterday morning, while walk
INK about his home. He slipped AMI
frl! on the irc sustaining a fracture If
the hip nr, r. u. Wilson was called
and reduced the fracture. hut "w.:;S "a
his advanced age his condition Is re-
EHrdcd as critical
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-01-15
Civil Service Examination Tonight.

\ civil service examination for al
position in Ihr various city departments
which arc on The classified list Will be
held this evening AT the city hall at
Fifth and Walnut streets. and judging
from the number Of applications filed.
several will take the examina tons. They
will s:a-; at 80 o'clock and will Lc
h"l,! in the safety department room.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-01-15
I,ihrav Trustees.

Mayor Charles ''ulb"rts"n yesterday
aonoInted \ board Of trustees composed
~ three members o. the city council
and three members ~ the school board.
who will have charge Of the public
school library IN the future. Tho 'rus-
tees are appointed for four and two
wears. The appointments arc; Four
year term. Or. y. Z. e"thaln. Cook Dan
FORD, J. L. u'Toolc and George. He'll:
two-year term. II. I. Fodewir and Arch
IT FoCle.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-01-15
Should Be Filed by Wednesday.

=. !. Fallen "f tho local draft honrd
stated last evening that all OF III" QunS-
tionuair"S which hay" been mailed or
the past two wcks should liz flied to-
morrow evening. There will no doubt
BE- slight delays in filing some Of tho
papers hut whrrr reasonable excuses are
given they will h" accepted.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-01-15
Infant Child Buried.

An infant child nf Mt and Mrs. Max
Lilcr Of l'r"p Kun passed away NJ the
family home yesterday afternoon. after
Il short illness Of pneumonia. Fdncrnl
services will he held from tho late home
Wednesday afternoon. in charge Of Ecr.
r. W. Jameson, pastor ri the | nlt"d
Presbyterian church. and ini"rment Will
be in Upland cemetery NJ l"rkHillr.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-01-15
SMALL HANGED FOR
NUMBERING HIS Wife

CONCORD. y. H.. Jan. lt.~-Frcdrrick
l.. small. former BOSTON broker. was
hanged 1T IN" stat" prison at LIS this
m"rniuG for the murder Of his wife
Florence Ar!"rn Small. At their home in
OSsip..r, in September 1915. Smnlls
only words wien hr was informed hr
must die were: Il am resigned. Gods
will hr done
He was accompanied in;N tho death
chanllrr by his spiritual adviser. hut
nat a word was said there Before the
trap was sprung all the lights were
turned out and Small WrnI /" his death
i'm the darkness.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-01-15
Mrs. Anna Weaer.

Mrs. Anna Waser. we'll known resi-
dect o. this city. died yesterday morn
ing at her hone on Guernsey street. i"i-
lowing An illness OF several months. S!:"
WAS SO oars OF age, and Is survived hr
four sons. Albert. Melvin. Calvin and
Francis Waser. Funeral services will
be conducted Thursday evening b. III"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-01-15
Conversational Meeting

The annual congregational meeting
of Tri -ty Episcopal church will be
held this evening at the parish house on
Noble street. All members are request
I'D to attend, and after tho business
social hour will be enjoyed.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-01-15
Surpr1Ea Party,
evening.

Last evening. at his home OIL North
Belmont street. Auo-rne cooper "a
surprised by . number ~ ms i'letius
and relatives, y vcry pleasant evening
-. snen, In games, stories and read
tnIs and at late hour delightful
luncheon was served.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-01-15
Securing Licer Ses.

All Of the miners employed in tho
mines vest Of tho city ar" complying
with tho new government law requiring
them Ia take ont licenses whore they
are engaged in handling explosives. Prac-
ttcally all "f She miners hive secured
licenses wth"u: any trouble.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-01-15
Purchased Capitol Stau.

David Francis. who for tho pms; sew
ernl months has been associated with l..
L. Saith n the capitol. has purcha sed
the capitol stall in the market auditor
iu.n in Wheeling and will take charge
inT!nrrow The many friends ~ Mr..
FIanrIs wish MIN success in his new
fICll
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-01-15
New Law Into Effect.

TIL" new dog tax law will 81 into Of
Ecct to-day and all dogs found running
loose without county lag Will no
picked NJ and held until the nwn"r
makes arrangements to pay thc costs "r
securing a tar. Frank Massrv has been
appointed dog killer FOR :hiS city.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-01-15
Protheon Bible Class.

Members of the Prntheou Bible class
O, the Second Presbyterian church Will
meet Thursday evening ut the nome q!
Miss Edith Lamb. on North Guernsey
street Following the business pro
gram will be rendered.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-01-15
Issued Many Licenses

justice II. +. 0nE. VIM is in charge Of
issuing III" "Spi'siv"s licenses to mi
mcrs. had a busy day yesterday and
large number Of lic"1ses were ISSUED.
Licenses were granted i'll all cases ex-
c"pt ono and II will h" granted today. MS
IL" nInn only needed Ia furnish shtisfac
tory references.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-01-15
Idle Hour Club.

The Idle Hour Club Will he enter
tanned this evening by Mrs. James Con-
lev. on Hamilton street. Cards VIII he
rho diversion and q luncheon will be
served.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-01-15
Dtgity Funeral.

Funeral services for Michael DiGltF'
who died Saturday at his home on
Guernsey street. were conducted at 81.
Johns church Monday morning. Inter-
rrent took place in Mt. Calvary Gene
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-01-15
Meet This Evening.

The regular meeting or the knights
and Ladies' Of the Round Table Will no
held this evening In Turner hall. On
belmont street The meeting will DO
important. and all members are urged 10
attend
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-01-15
School Board to Meet.

The regular meeting Of III" city o"ard
of education viii be hold next Monday
evening in the o:hc" "t Superintendent
G. s. McHay. Til. meeting vii! be brle'.
and only rousinc matters will b" trans
acted.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-01-15
Many Faued To Receive ouestionnai@es

during tho last few days u number az
complaints Lave hrcn received 1t IN"
DRIFT Headquarters whereby rrgiSt"antS
nav" failed To receive their question
nairr&. til" only reason that can be civ
on in these "nS"s is that ilir ndhrnTsTS
have been changed sinrr registration
day. II Is likely that this trouble VIII lr
-,,Drticu
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-01-15
u-ndax School Meeting.

The regular monthly meeting OF tht
Sunday school board ~ the 81. f. rhur':h
1.iII he hold IN tho Sunday school roon's
irornediatslv after services "Wednesday
evening.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-01-15
BRIDGEPORT
LADIES

The Shoe Hospital expert shoe
sinners will preserve your high priced
shoes 1915 Main ST.. Wheeling ". Va,
Ja-1o.31t
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-01-15

Rev. J. H. I.awther. pastor OF the tlTSt
Presbyterian church. lntcrm"nt Will
be on Thursday. in Rose Hill cemetery.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-01-15
Wuff.

Jack-Are I-bnnt sailors healthy:
Mack-Oh. they occasionally have
sinking spells.
.-El-Jay-El.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-01-15

tho Central school buii,ling Will hold
regular monthly meeting at the school
IuiidnE this evening and a lnrgC crowd
will no doubt 10 present. l.. T.. Nc
Combs. Il inrmt>-t Of the board Of rdura-
lion. will deliver tho address.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-01-15

parent-Teachers Meeting.
The ParentTeachers association Of
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-23
SEALED PROPOSALS
OFFICE OF
THE CITY ENGINEER
RICHMOND. VA

June 81 19tS
Sealed proposals will he received at
his office until ~ O'Clock noon, June
IS 1918. for the construction Of out
fall of Canoe Run Sewer and for re
pairing roadhed with gravel, grading,
eranolithic sidewalks and sewers at
certain locations Forms of proposals
can he obtained on application.
\ certified check for amount stat
ed on proposals must accompany each
bid as a guaranty OF execution OF con
tract The Administrative Board re-
serves The right to reject any and all
bids.
CHAS F. BOILING
city Engineer.
June % 1915
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-23

Trains Leave at2nmonG--Maii,> q
Station. Schedule figures not guaran.
iced For the South-Daiiy: 7:3d A. NJ
observation parior cafe car: 500 r. NJ,
sleeping car to Atlanta: HAS r. NJ
express; sleeping cars to Daavtils and
Asheville open s:s0 p. n: sac p. n
local for Keysville. Chase CITY ana o.
ford-week days
York River Line: Ss A. II. and CIR.
r. h,. daily local to West Point. S:lol
r. NJ daily. except sundaS 6tsamoy1
Train connecting for Baltimore
Trains Arrive Richmond-Frorn Ih0l
soufh: 1908 A. NJ. 1:2b p. NJ. S:1o r. NJ
daily; $40 A. NJ. except Sunday. From
West Point: $40 A. NJ and s:fS r. Nj
cany. Steamer Train. s:tS A. n. daily
once sol K. Main St Phone Mad 1J1sl
except Monday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-23
Richmond and Petersburg
Electric RAILWAY
Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac R. Z.
To and FRAN Washington and beyond Jlaitv

hlchInona- s.sItiL stun I,ocaa l.s.s..~~, a.#
ialiy. fredericksburg Accom- week 1.ya ~
'4io PM A.. st.io AN. Ashland Aces. M wtesrs5
lays t.v.ts 43 AM, 80 PM; Ar $3.50 a Nj Oh IN
Atiba tehet and baggage off5e-s nsII forru
or tht- Train. *Aiain NJ >ssxl
: BYRD n. STA. ssoppng al EIbal Ella staa I
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-23
FOR SALE.
MISCELL ANGUS.

uui~k Relief For Neuralgia, RhcHma-
tism, sprains. bruises. stiff joints,
cramps. toothache, earache. Pleasant
as cream. TWENTIETH CENTURY
ROYAL LINIMENT. 100 in !" geo
East Marshall. SCOTS DRUG Store.
Paragon Pharmacy, r. II. Childrey,
F. w. Hagemsn. Litchenstein Phar-
macy. Williams Pharmacy, b ii
Roberts q Co. and other druggists.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-23
Will Find the Want Ads Very Interesting and Profitable Reading
THE Young Ladies, Men and

THE Young Ladies, Men and
boys entering our employ
now and up to July 1st, will
receive a handsome sum Of
money, in addition to their
regular pay for continuous
service over certain period.
Light work. GOOD pay.
+ G a SAINT surroundings. 2"
BRITISH AMERICAN To
BACCO Co, Ltd, 900 North
Lombardy Street.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-23
By Large Cigarette Manufac-

BY Large Cigarette Manufac-
turing plant, located in
Richmond. a thoroughly
experienced and capable
man to take charge of their
cigarette packing depart
ment. Good salary and
splendid opportunity flo r
advancement. None but ex-
periencc man need apply.
Address T., Station ). City.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-23

Laborers Wanted for Our Lum-
Der yard and factory, Apply
Mr.. Andrews, Supt. MON
TAGUE MFG. CO, Broad
Street and Belt Line.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-23
REAL ESTATE.

-@ - n, tsi.,l
Thirty Acres iast West OF City 10 Ex-
change Address PTS. care Nrginian.
3.5o0 Acres In Virginia 40 Exchange
for apartment house or other city
property. Good quality land Aa
dress DIS, care Nirgiuian
Iao Acres, Near baptist College. Three
f0urths mile. To exchange for city
property. Address E-36. care Viz
Einian.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-31
|POINCARE TO
VISIT AMERICA
(Continued fro,11 page y

many must not be permitted to get
ahead OF us by starting UP her own
factories. while we are struggling to
rebuild ours, which she destroyed
She carried off our machinery: she
must build other machinery to replace.
She destroyed our factories; she must
furnish materials to rebuild them.
She demolished French homes and
took the furniture away. The people
cannot wait forever to have their
homes rebuilt and refurnished. The
Germans must aid In this task
Poincare was very generous in his
praise of American soldiers.
They came to our aid at critical
moment" he said. "They put a telling
weight in the scales. Wherever have
been, have discovered the friendliest
feeling between them and the inhabi-
tants, whether in the city or in the
country.
Our people and your people seem
to have something in common. This Is
due perhaps. partly to the similarity
OF our institutions and ideals, but un-
derneath there seems to be kindred
mental makeup.
Il am sure the gallantry OF the Amer
leans in France has cemented the
friendship between the two countries,
which will last forever"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-31
DIED WHILE
SHE SLEPT
Mrs. Louisa Kruger Wont to Bed
in the Best Of Health and
Was Found Dead This
Morning.

Mrs. Louisa Krueger died this
morning at her home, 1928 Bank
street. She went to bed last night
in her usual health and died as she
slept shortly before o'clock this
morning. She was found dead by
her two grandchildren.
She was born In Prussia. Novem
Der 13, 1914, and came to America
early in the sixties. Her maiden
name was Elizabeth Brock, and she
was married in Keokuk in 1867. to
Henry Krueger, ST., VINO had come
to America on the same vessel IN
which she came.
She has lived in Keoizuk ever
since her marriage and was the
mother OF nine children. seven OF
whom survive her.
She was a member OF st. Paups
Evangelical church and was a de
voted christian.
She had worked hard all her life
and taught her family by precept
and example the sterling qualities OF
honesty and industry, which marked
her own life and character.
Her husband died in March, 1900,
The children who survive are: Mrs
E. J. Pflug. OF Keokuk; Charles n
Kruger, Of Clark county, Missouri
Mrs. Gus Plug, OF Keokuk; Mrs
Edward Emery, OF Schuyler. Neb.
Henry F. Kruger. OF, Keokuk; Fred
C. Kruger, OF Ashton. Mo; Mrs
Henry Adkins. OF Davenport
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-31
Fairbanks in Bound in Morocco"
Advertisement
Big Planes for Air Buses.
On IT,aiHAl D.-occ

by OnlttU
LONDON, Dec. 16.-(by maiD-The
large bombing machine, which was
Americas spec7atty In AIRCRAFT pro-
duction during war, is the type from
which the general purpose commercial
aerial truck viii be evolved, according
to Englishmen who have been active
In the work Of the Royal AIR force.
The light, fast. unstable" machine.
fayorite of the Royal Air force, was
excellent for fighting, but it's develop
ment in peace Is likely to be more for
sport than for commerce, students Of
the air believe.
Already the United States navy has
flying machine that seats more pas
sengers than almost any surface street
car, and designers on both sides Of the
Atlantic are busy with plans for bus
ses. Danger of travel through the air
in peace times is considered negligible
already, and statesmen and royal per-
sonages have not hesitated to trust
themselves to wings rather than to
waves in crossing, the English channel
even during war.
Increase of carrying capacity and
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-31
st. Louis Live Stock.

ST. LOUIS, Dec 31.--CattleIRe-
ceipts, 5000 head Market strong to
active. Native beef steers. $1,000
1880; yearling steers and heifers,
$9.50@1 500; cows. $7.50W12.50;
stockers and feeders, $8.5O@12.O0;
calves. $775@17.25: Texas steers,
$16.00 @17.70; cows and heifers,
$7.50@15.50.
Hogs Receipts, 1000 head. Mar.
ket steady Mixed and butchers.
$17.25@17.65: good to neavy. $17.450
1870; rough, $15.0O016.40; light,
$16.5O017.4O; pigs, $12.0001600;
bulk, $17.25@17.50.
Sheep Receipts. 1900 head. Mar
ket strong. Ewes, $S.0O@9.0O: lambs,
$14.S6@15.00; Gamers and choppers.
$6.OO09.0O.
Kansas City Live Stock.
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Dec. 31.--
ket strong. Steers, $S.OO02O. 90;
ers and feeders, $S.00@16.00; calves,
$7.00@14.00.
Hogs Receipts. 1900 head Mar
ket SC higher Bulk, $172O017. so;
heavy, $17O0@1776; medium. 1870
@17.SO; light, 17.0O@17.6O.
Sheep Receipts, 1000 head. Mar
ket strong. Lambs, $12.00@15.65;
ewes. $s,00@9.50; wethers, $500
1900.
Omaha Live Stock
OMAHA, Neb., Dec. 31.-Cattle-
Receipts, $500 head. Market steady
to strong. Steers, $9-00@1S.50; cows
and heifers. $6.50@13.0O; stockers
and feeders, $7.0O@15. so; calves.
.s7.5o@13.50; bulls and stays. $4,000
100.
Hogs-Receipts, $500 head. Mar
ket 15@25c lower. Bulk, $4,000
1910; top. $17.35
Sheep Receipts, 1900 head. Mar
ket 25035c higher. Yearlings. $500
@12.OO; wethers, $500 so; lambs,
$12.50@16.75; ewes. s6.00@9.25.
New York Produce.
NEW YORK. Dec 31.-F1our, dull.
unchanged.
Pork, dull. Mess, s50.00@51.0O.
Lard. inactive. Middle west spot,