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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-11-05
INSTRUMENTATION.

a special committee on Americaniza-
ton was appointed some time ago by
the directors Of the Chamber. This COM
mittee was delegated with the authority
to effect a permanent Americanization
Committee. representing all activities as
we'll as all different nationalities COM
ing within the scope Of Americanizatiop
work. to constitute a permanent organ
ization under authority Of the Chamber
to make plans and prosecute. the work
involved in bringing about the Ameri-
canization of all aliens in the Wheeling
district The Chamber hopes to have
such an organization doing active work
within the near future
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KnTBATT0R.

The question Of filtration being part
Of the Program Of Work Of the
Wheeling Chamber, was given consider
able attention when the commission
which was appointed by council met and
made their report advocating mechani-
cal filtration for Wheeling. copy OF
this report was mailed to every member
of the Chamber and a referendum vote
was taken to ascertain the views Of tho
members on this matter. The question
Of filtration has again come up before
the public, and the Chamber Is repre-
scented on the committee who have gone
into the question. and will continue TO
support any reasonable proposition that
will mean pure water for Wheeling.
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RETAIL CREDIT DEPARr1nNT.

Efforts were made during the year to
make the Credit Department efficient
from every standpoint.
A small number Of the Wheeling mer-
chants co-operated with the office, but
In general the proper interest was not
taken or support given to make this de-
partment what it should be.
About seven or eight Of the merchants
used the department regularly. About
twenty more used It occasionally.
Every effort possible was made by
those in charge Of the department to
give good service.-yet notwithstanding
the lack Of cooperation on the part OF
number of the merchants. the files were
increased from four hundred to approx
imately sixteen thousand.
The average number Of ratings given
daily were from ten to fifteen.
Elm Grove. Martins Ferry. Warwood,
Woodsdale. Bellaire. Bridgeport and
Moundsville merchants generally have
co-operated with this department and
have been generous in giving informa-
ton.
NJ. ELvA CONNER.
Credit Manager.
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The Wheeling Chamber Of Comm
West Virginia
WHEELING CHAMBER OF oMM

Fermentation Committee: ". ..
crndlin9. Chairman; w. H. Higg1ns,
Seaton Alexander. Stanley Rio'" ~~
George W. Koonce.
Street Lighting: Geo. w. LuI.' Sm- :
man: A. L. Meyer. Vice CHAIRMAN; w. :.
F'rankston, T. F. Bayha, Season Ae -
der, r. B.. Naylor. Henry kalDi']e'' ''nn
B, Garden and w. ]. Lukens.
Street Paving: John Coleman, Chai.
man: Geo. E. Stifel. Vice Chairman; -
and James w. Ewing.
Greater Wheeling Committees: a. ~.
pa,iI, chairman; ]. W., Ewing, Otto
scbenk, NJ. J. Cuilinan, w. b Hilton. e.
n bowler, r. B. Naylor II. c. ogden ana
A. C. Stifel. w,.
Chairman; Chas. McCamic and A. F. VI
rii Home Coming Of tho sdth Division
Rows. DR. j. L. Dickey. Chairman; ].
r Price and A. W. PAUL.
7, Never. Fl. W. Meyer. W. J. Conner,
Thos. L. Donahie, August Duga. george
7 Eberts. John L. Ellis, Ben II. Exley, q.
Y Frank, J. F. Gebhart, Thos. p. Hayes,
u T. Henderson, Chas. Klein, e. z. Lash.
w \, Lukens, r. w. Marshall, o. l. Mar
tin A. o. Maxwell, A. L. Metzner, A. q.
Rcnoke. Richard Robertson, =. D. Ro-
.ors e s. Romine, G. H. p. Schmidt, u
q stephens, w. B. Tucker and II. q.
Weimer.
Vocational Education: c. =. Citizens.
Chairman: E. Domer Nickerson. Wee
Chairman; Albert N. Dennis ana N u
Kizer.
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u,r,,., ,v,tch,nr ARRANGEMENTS.
w g st Virgin a

Handles switching arrangements.
Reports court decisions In traffic
cases.
Arbitrates demurrage disputes.
Maintains library Of transportation
authority.
Traces and expedtes delayed ship
ments.
In conclusion. the success OF the De-
partment In its accomplishments during
the past year has been largely due to the
whole-hearted support and cooperation
given by the Transportation Committee,
composed Of the following:
w. B. Gundling, Chairman.
w. II. Higgins,
Seaton Alexander,
A. F. IIlrich.
Stanley Floyd,
George w. Koonce,
w. N. Sprague,
and I desire to take this opportunity to
express my personal appreciation Tor the
valuable and conscientious service rem
dered by this committee.
p NJ. Neigh,
Traffic Commissioner.
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'wrcrAx 6o1nuTEz1S.

Advertising Rules: Geo. N. Shook.
Chairman: A. L. Meyer. n. F. Carter, w.
p. Rownd and Chas. Sonneborn.
Annual Membership Meeting ana
Election of Directors:. H. c. Osoen'
Chairman; w. E. Stone and X B. Mayor.
Advisory Committee On City improve
ments: Charles A. Bowers.
Americanization: ]. II. Scott. Chair-
man; Fred ]. Fox, c. e. Citizens, CAPT
J. B. Price and A. c. Stlfel.
British Day-C. N. vester. Chairman;
3. s. Honecker. William Gibson, Wei1ee
Allen and Leon B. Stein.
City improvements: c. a copps
Budget Committee: J. w. Ewing
Chairman; J. B. Garden and the late q.
o: Maggie.
G. AR Encampment: Fred J. Fox.
Chairman; w. B. Gundling. H. c. Ogden,
J. B. Garden, r. B. Naylor. r. r Kitchen
Investigation OF City Reservoir; II.
P. Corcoran. -...
OPPOSE the Ripper Amendment to tie
Wheeling Charter: II. w. AcLurs.
Chairman; r. b. Naylor. Herman Bentx,
W. B. Hilton and Will Colvig.
Program Of Work: R. B. Nsylor.
Chairman: r. R. Kitchen and A. J.
Brady.
Publicity for . Greater Wheeling: ".
e. Stone, Chairman: A. L. Meyer. John
B. Garden. seaton Alexander and James
w. Ewing. $500
River Terminal: n. c. Ogden. Chair
man; B. Walker Peterson and c. A Rob
inson. .... ...
Soldiers and Sailors and Sailors Nsn-
orial: JOS. r. Naylor. Chairman; Geo.
W. Lutz, DR.. o. w. Burdatts, w. B. Hill
ton and Otto Schenk.
Traffic Matters: The Late q. o.
Nagle, Chairman: A. F. Brady AID W.
e. Stone. .
Unemployment: Capt J. \. Prizes.
Chairman: and A. c. stifel.
War Chest: J. W. Ewing. Chairman;
J. B. Garden. and the, Late G. o. Magic.
West Virginia Traction and Electric
Company on Single Unit Fare: n. J.
Cullinan.
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111sxurNrs STATEMENT.

To the Members Of the Wheeling Cham
Der Of Commerce.:
During the year ending September
3oth. 1919. as your President. it was a
pleasure for me to participate in the
affairs Of your organization, composed
Of men and women OF character and
high motives, striving to accomplish
many things in tho interest Of and for
the benefit OF our general citizenship.
While the serious situation which
confronted our nation. and the whole
civilized world, at the beginning Of the
fiscal year. interfered greatly In con-
templated accomplishments for the di-
rect benefit Of the people OF our COM
munity. we are all proud OF. and CRATE
full FOR. the wonderful and unselfsh as
sistance given by the people of Wheel
ing, including our members, to every
government agency to help win the war
and to solve the many intricate prob
lens growing out OF the war.
Notwithstanding the greatest part OF
our time and energy being given to
these Gh1nESp rnuCn WAS oiSo
Siven to civic problems. Your Board
Of Directors with few exceptions met
twice monthly and held several special
meetings to consider many questions in
the interest Of the people Of Wheeling
and vicinity. Various committees were
appointed by the Directors to prosecute
several matters looking to the improve
ment and Identification Of Wheeling.
and the welfare OF the citizenship gen.
orally. It is with a deep sense Of ap-
probation that prompts me to express
my sincere thanks to all the Directors.
to the standing and special committees.
and to the membership for the unselfish
support and cooperation they have given
those whom were delegated by the men,
bership to administer the affairs Of the
Chamber during the past year. I would
be ungrateful not to also extend the
thanks Of the Chamber to the press Of
our city, who have unstintingly given
much publicity to the affairs OF the
Chamber, and all questions Of public in
terest.
In closing, permit me to suggest that
during the present year every EFFORT be
put forth by our membership and its Of
ficers to further the program Of work
outlined, and to actively participate in
all questions. looking to a greater and
better Wheeling for the direct benefit OF
all its people.
IN. SCOTT.
= President.
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GOOD ROADS.

A committee was appointed to make
an investigation into the constitutional
amendment providing for bond issue
OF fifty million dollars to be used for
the construction OF good roads through
out West Virginia. This amendment
was submitted at the last session OF the
West Virginia State Legislature to be
voted upon in November. 1929. The
matter will again he taken up by the
Chamber at a future date when the
committee makes its report. The Cham
Der was also represented ut the Good
Roads Convention at Parkcrsburg in
June 1919: and the report Of the repre-
sentative was given wide publicity.
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PRESENT INDUSTRIES.

The Chamber has been conscious 1T
all times Of the Importance and value
of the Industries we now have in Wheel
ing and vicinity. and efforts have been
made during the year to encourage and
assist them. To do that is the best in
centive and inducement for others to To-
cate here.
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RIVER TERMINAL.

The Transportation Committee realiz-
ing the need of an adequate modern
River Terminal at Wheeling. and hay
inG investigated the subject thoroughly.
presented the matter with tangible
plans and estimated costs to the direc-
tors Of the Chamber Of Commerce. in
the carly part Of the year. The project
was endorsed by the directors. and a
committee appointed to devise ways and
means 10 have the terminal constructed
at suitable location along the water
front. No doubt something will mater
ialize from the efforts Of this committee
in the near future.
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STREET CAR STRIKE.

On the morning Of May 1st. 1919. the
street cur workers Of Wheeling district
went out on strike. The men and the
companies failing to agree on the new
wage scale for the ensuing year. The
strike affected all the people and every
business enterprise OF the wheeling as
trict. The officials OF the Chamber on
Commerce realizing the seriousness OF
the situation Immediately set out to ar
range a conference between the officials
Of the companies and the street car
workers They were successful in get
ting both sides to agree to hold con-
ference at o'clock that evening In the
Chamber Of Commerce headquarters.
The Chamber Of Commerce invited three
representative men TO be present at this
conference to act as concilliators. The
conference lasted until IL o'clock. After
six hours Of effort both sides agreed to
leave all matters in controversy to a
board Of arbitration. and the men were
to return to work pending the decision
Of the arbitrators. The officials of the
Chamber in bringing this conference
sbout and in their efforts to get both
sides to agree. acted purely from an un-
biased and impartial standpoint as q
community enterprise in the interest OF
tho general public.
Three weeks later. on May 21st, the
another break was imminent between
the men and the companies. over the
failure Of both sides to interpret the
agreement Of May. 21st alike. Efforts
were made Immediately to bring about
another conference for that night at
o'clock in the office Of the Chamber OF
Commerce, the same parties taking part
who were represented in the conference
of May 1st. At 3 o'clock the following
10 an q
language Of the agreement which was In
dispute. was changed to meet the ap-
prevail of both Sides and another posi-
BILE strike which undoubtedly would
have occurred in day or two was
averted.
The conference Of May LIST as well As
the one Of May 2tst. were marked by
friendly feeling between those partici-
pating.
The results achieved by the Chamber
through their participation In the street
car strike situation clearly Demon
strated what can be done in the future
towards stabilizing industrial conditions
In the Wheeling district. What greater
service could the Chamber render this
community than through an unbiased
and impartial EFFORT gain the confidence
Of employer and employee to the end
that the good offices Of the Chamber
would be solicited by both before any
strike or lockout occurred. BY taking a
keen interest in the Industrial AFFAIRS Of
our community. aided by the coopera-
ton Of the employer and employee much
GOOD would come from such a policy
and eventually industrial unrest, strikes
and lockouts would be greatly minim-
lied and the Wheeling district would
enjoy a condition that would work bene
IDEALLY to all its people.
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coNVKNroNS.

During the year the Chamber made
efforts to bring conventions to Wheel
ing. and were successful in bringing
several here. particularly the West Vir-
ginia Gas Mems Convention. which met
here in July, with fully one thousand
delegates and visitors attending.
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coHC1US1oH.

In preparation Of tho yeaJiy report
the aim was to be brief in setting forth
the many accomplishments Of the Cham
Der during the past year, and the sew.
eral important matters considered and
promoted. The cooperation given By
the membership and others In eonnec-
ton with the years work 10 fully ap-
preciated.
In concluding the hope II expressed
that the work Of the Chamber during
the present year will result beneficially
to the citizens generally An d to The
future welfare Of Wheeling.
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PAN HANDLE AGRICULTURAL
CLUB.

This worthy organization Of farmers
Of Hancock. Brooke and Ohio counties.
whose headquarters was in one OF the
Chambers offices during the past year.
was assisted and encouraged.
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INCREASED TELEPHONE RATES.

A formal protest was entered against
the increase in telephone rates petition
ed for by the c. & P. Telephone Com
pany before the Public Service Commits
sion Of West Virginia prior to May LIST:
and their second petition filed the latter
part Of August, 1919. Counsel was en-
ployed to represent the interests OF the
citizenship Of Wheeling at the hearings
in this case
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With few exceptions the regular semi
monthly meetings Of the directors were
held, also several special meetings dur
ing the year. Many important matters
we're considered and furthered by tho
Board in the interest Of the citizens Of
Wheeling generally. The attendance
was good. Harmony and the best OF
relations between the fourteen men
composing the Board characterized their
years work In the interest Of Wheeling
and its people.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-11-05
BOY SCOUTS.

Encouragement and cooperation was
given The Boy Scout organization OF our
city during the past yea-. Their head
quarters are located in one Of the Cham
hers offices.
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VIu" MTUATIoR.

Cooperation and support was given
the city authorities and the q. s. Public
Health Service during the Flu" epide-
mic in protecting our citizens from this
disease.
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OHIO VALLEY IMPROVEMENT As
ISOLATION.

A sum Of $3.50 was appropriated by
the Chamber Of Commerce to the Ohio
Valley Improvement Association. The
purpose Of said organization Is to secure
a nine foot stage from Pittsburgh to
Cairo. making the Ohio River navigable
the year around.
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GREAT BRITAIN DAY.

committee was appointed to mako
arrangements for an appropriate oh
servarce Of Great Britain Day. which
was celebrated December 18th and> Sth.
1918. A big mass meeting Mt the Court
Theater featured the celebration.
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~1oxnHr ron 1EruRNuu
SOLDIERS, SAILORS AND
NAR1MXG.

On March 2srd. 1913. at a membership
meeting Of the Chamber, II was decided
to raise funds for the maintenance OF
the Federal Employment Bureau In
wheeling, Congress failing TO appropr1-
ate the necessary funds for the continu-
ance Of the bureau. causing the Wheel
ing office to close. Sufficient money
was raised and the employment bureau
continued under the authority OF tho
Chamber until July LIST, 1919. The work
Of the employment bureau during this
period was particularly in the interest
Of the returning boys and every EFFORT
possible was made to find employment
for all those returning from the war
zone and the camps. In connection with
this work the Chamber called meeting
Of practically every fraternal. social.
civic. labor and industrial organizations
in the city, who were urged to cooperate
with the employment bureau In finding
employment for the returned soldiers,
sailors and marines
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OCTOBER 1919

tries Board, War Chest, Red Cross,
Fourth and Fifth Liberty and Victory
Loan campaigns. Fuel Administration.
Food Conservation. United States EN-
ploymcnt Bureau. Home Coming Cele-
brations for Returned Soldiers. etc
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WEST VIRGINIA q. A. r. STATE EN-
CAMPMENT.

Sufficient funds were raised by the
Chamber Of Commerce to defray all ex-
penses in connection with the Old SOL
diers' State Encampment, May Goth to
22nd. 1919, inclusive. This was the
greatest event of its kind ever held in
West Virginia.
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vertising and unworthy solicitations for
money and merchandise.
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ApvERrIS-Na RULES.

Rules were adopted and distributed
among the members OF the Chamber to
protect them against promiscuous ad-
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when the election Is held. on Wednes-
day, November Goth.
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WAR ACTIVITIES.

Cooperated with and supported all
war activities, including the War Indus
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MENTS.

ACTIVITIES AND ACCOMPLISH
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DOES FOB IT'S MEMBERS.

Quotes freight rates-rail and water.
Prepares and prosecutes claims.
Directs shippers how to route ship
mcnts.
Watches and secures changes in class
iflcations.
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GREAT PARADE MAY 3
All implements of War Will Be
Shown in New York.
Victory Loan Affair Promises to Be
Most Complete Military Display
Ever Produced.

Washington April 17.-According to
an announcement, the war department
plans to make the Victory Loan parade
in New York May 3, the most com
plete military demonstration ever wit
messed in this country.
All the implements of war used in
Europe by the Allied armies will be
exhibited, showing how money has
been expended in the prosecution of
the war
Trophies captured from the German
and Austrian forces also will be OF
view
All branches of the military service
will participate in the parade. Aside
from its part in the loan campaign the
demonstration is expected to have a
good effect upon recruiting, especially
for the volunteer overseas replacement
force now being raised.
1t is possible that after the New
York affair the army will organize
similar parades in various sections OF
the country, but plans for these have
not yet been completed.
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GUILTY MUST SUFFER
Women Insist Upon Furnishing
Germans for Crimes.
Premier CIemenceau Receives Resolu.
tions Signed by Five Million
Americans.

Paris, April l7.-Premier Clemen-
ceau received from Mrs. Charles H.
Farnam of New York, representative
of the committee for the protection
OF women under international law, a
resolution signed by 100000 Ameri
can women relating to crimes against
women committed by Germans and
their allies during the war The reso.
luton denounces German attacks on
humanity through womankind as "In-
famous and sinister
Superabundant proof exists, the reso-
luton says, of crimes which armies
Of the Central Powers perpetrated
against women in all countries they
invaded
Demand is made that all officers,
soldiers and civilians belonging to
armies of the Central Powers who per
petrated any crime against women or
girls in any Allied country should be
punished if possible, especially in
patent and notorious cases. The Allied
nations are asked to take measures
to deal adequately with the situation
and also to take steps to prevent such
deeds in the future
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-04-17
Wilson Likely to Remain in France
Until Peace Treaty Has
Been Signed.
WORK IS NEARLY DONE
Indications Are That Proceedings May
Move With Such Dispatch Presi-
dent Will See Events at Ver.
saiIIes Completed.

Paris, April 1.-THE indications are,
now that the Germans have been called
to Versailles on April 25, that the pro-
ceedings may move so fast that Presi.
dent Wilson can remain for the sign
ing of the treaty and thus be able to
carry home the completed document.
This was the view of the Presi-
dents intimates when their attention
was called to the reports in French
papers that his departure had been
fixed for April 2s. 1t was declared
that no such intention had been formed
and that the progress on the main
questions now gave promise that the
President would not only attend the
opening of the congress at Versailles
but would remain long enough to see
its work carried through.
Details of what is to be done on the
arrival of the German delegates is be-
ing worked out Preliminary to their
arrival plenary session of the Peace
conference is to be held for determina-
tion of the final course to be pursued
by the Allies before entering into re-
lations with the German plenipoten-
tiaries.
Whether the treaty and covenant
will both be presented has not yet been
decided
The procedure with the enemy pleni-
potentiaries is also receiving atten-
tion. One plan under consideration is
for the Council of Four to hold the
first meeting with the Germans and de-
liver the document.
An alternative plan is for the entire
membership Of the Peace conference to
proceed to Versailles for a formal ses.
sion, at which the treaty would be de-
livered. President Wilson and others
are working out these details.
Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria and Tur-
key are not particularly promising
debtors, but the reparations commits
sion, with the problem Of German COM
pensation for damages out of the way,
is taking up the question of the finan-
cial responsibility of these states, or
the remnants thereof, along the same
lines as in the case of Germany.
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Paris. April II. - Disappe arance of
number OF women from a suburb OF
Paris has led to the arrest of Henri
Laudrus, who may be able to solve
the mystery of their scontinued alb
sence from home. The missing women
were acquaintances of Laudrus, who
Is declared to have made specially
of becoming engaged to widows. The
police say that from papers found in
Laudru's possession, they believe that
he had at least ten frances who can.
not be found.