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Evening star., 1919-12-27
An Ex and the Future.

The return Of Richard Croker to
New York at this time has occasioned
no local comment Of political char
acter. 1t is taken quite as a matter
of course, a. would be the return of
Mr.. x, or Mr.. Y, or Mr.. z after an
absence abroad.
Ever since Mr.. Croker's retirement
from the leadership of Tammany Hall
there has been some expectation, and
now and then prediction, that at an
opportune moment he would seek to
recover his old place, on the score
that, knowing NO other game but poll
tics, he could not be happy for long
out Of the game.
BE has been out of the game now
quite awhile. He finds Tammany out
Of luck and almost out of power. Gov.
Smith, with a republican legislature
athwart his path, can do little. Mayor
Hylan, leaning strongly toward Mr..
Hearst, is not sympathetic. Charles
z. Murphy is somewhat in the dumps.
The republicans carried the big town
last month. May the present be con-
sidered an opportune moment for Mr..
Croker to reach out for his old scep-
teri
Probably not. True, . national
campaign approaches. New York is
beginning to stir. She wants to have
a say in next years proceedings. The
democrats of the state have not as
yet committed themselves as respects
a presidential candidate. They have
not developed one of their own. A
change in the leadership of Tam.
many as matters stand would attract
wide attention and bring the new
leader into much prominence.
But Mr.. Croker would not I'LL ths
bill. 1t seems most unlikely that {
change would bring him in. He i
seyenty-nine. His old friends il
Evening star., 1919-12-27
Wood Alcohol Fatalities.

Deaths by Wholesale from wood al
cohol poisoning are reported from
Chicopee and Holyoke, Mass, and
Hartford, Conn, where thirty-two
fatal cases occurred in one day. At
the same time five other cases were
reported from other cities, making q
total Of thirty-seven dead, and sew
eral others in a dying condition. This
hooking number Of fatalities may be
attributed to holiday indulgence, and
it Is sad commentary on the man.
ner in which Christmas is observed
by many people that the celebration
of that occasion should be marked in
this country by slaughter through
poison.
Probably in all these cases the vic
Tins had NO suspicion that they were
drinking wood alcohol. The fact that
that liquor is poisonous has been thor
oughly well advertised throughout the
country for years and especially en-
phasized in the months of prohibition.
But somebody at some stage of the
transaction knew what he was doing
when he put the poisonous ingredient
into the drink, and whoever did SO
should be held to the most rigid ac-
countability. The manufacture for
sale Of liquor containing this element
i no Less than manslaughter and
should be punished accordingly. The
Evening star., 1919-12-27
Teamwork for Law and Order.

The national commander of the
American Legion in an address to
that organization bespeaks its infu-
ence for law and order, and says:
1--WE know that there is only one
way to maintain law and order, and
that one and only way is through the
orderly process Of government and its
duly constituted agencies
Excellent advice, addressed TO 4
very large number of influential men
scattered over the country, and
should, and will, bear good fruit.
Col. D'Olier's example might well
be copied by others. His advice is
good for all. There is not an organi-
zation in America which would not
be strengthened in its position and
purposes ny words of this tenor ad-
dressed to it by its chief.
Likewise is the advice timely. A
spirit of unrest. so strong that it
easily leads to disorder, is widespread.
One thing is given as explaining it
here; another, there; third, yonder.
But, wherever found, it is deplorable
and menacing, and cannot be neglect
ed without peril to our institutions.
The proper thing is to make note of
it, and take hold of it in vigorous and
concerted fashion. Teamwork is nee
essary, and the only adequate remedy.
This spirit is not referabls solely
to the war. The war gave it variety
and increased its strength, but there
had been for more than a decade be-
fore the war broke out so much dis
order in the country, observing men
were much impressed, and some of
them speeulated about how much
longer and farther it would 60 with
out an outburst that would shake
things.
An American mob gathers, and acts,
swiftly. At its worst, it is extremely
cruel and destructive. It viii use
the torch on q human being almost as
readily as on property. In this way
it has made q record all its own, and
mortified the country in the face Of
the world.
And the record is the blackef for
the fact that the courts are open,
their processes run, and there is law
to cover any effense that may be com
,nitted. There is no excuse for men
anywhere taking matters into their
own hands, and mocking the courts,
and indHlging in disorderiy proce-
dure.
Bat they often do It, and get away
with it. Mobs have had 30 much sue
cess and 80 much. immunity from
punishment they act as if they "owned
the place." The safest way to break
the law is to organize a company for
the express purpose.
As teamwork has become necessary,
it should be employed to correct this
evil. For unless the evil is corrected
it may reach very large proportions
at time when all the world is dis
turbed and men too willingly 20 to
extremes
Evening star., 1919-12-27
SHOOTING STARS.
BIZ PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Hez's Compliments.

Hez's Compliments.
"Wish you Happy New Year."
Says Hezekiah Bings.
"Had sort of blue year
Because Of various things.
But we're all in a position
With good will to be right free,
AM 1 know that while Pm wishin'
You will wish the same to me.
"Let's try to be revealin'
A frank an generous way.
If it's everybody's feelin',
Everybody must be gay.
Every grief is conquered, nearly,
If everybody brings
Good wishes, all sincerely"
Says Hezekiah Bings.
Evening star., 1919-12-27

The summer climate is not taken
into consideration in selecting . con-
vention city. Everybody il too much
interested in other things to pay
much attention to the weather.
Evening star., 1919-12-27

When appeals for neighborly phi
lanthropy are made, France cannot
avoid noting the excellent state of
preservation of the German fields and
villages.
Evening star., 1919-12-27

The little New Year boy who is pic
torially Represented as kicking the
Old Year out of the calendar is per-
haps the worlds most conspicuous
example Of rapid promotion.
Evening star., 1919-12-27

Efforts to restore monarchy in Rus
sia are not likely to meet with much
encouragement from any gentleman
selected as the logical candidate for
the position of ezar.
Evening star., 1919-12-27

Experts who years ago said they
could save the railroads millions in
operating expenses were not conspicu-
ously IN evidence as dollar year
men.
Evening star., 1919-12-27

January usually witnesses many in
stances in which the removal of 6
ribbon and a spray of holly effects 6
considerable reduction in the price OF
an article.
Evening star., 1919-12-27

Some contention is likely to arise
as to whether certain industries are
to be run for the benefit Of the pub
Lie or whether the public is to be run
for the benefit Of the industries.
Evening star., 1919-12-27

Impending debates promise the
Congressional Record an even longer
list Of constant readers than it has
hithefto enjoyed.
Evening star., 1919-12-27

A great deal of the money that
used to be passed over to the bar
tender has gone into substantial holi.
day remembrances.
Evening star., 1919-12-27

The old-fashioned tenant who
threatened to move unless the land
lord repapered the fat is gradually
disappearing from the map.
Evening star., 1919-12-27

A large number of prominent citi-
zens will not be wearing their last
years presidential booms in 1920.
Evening star., 1919-12-27

There is evidently some fear in
naval circles Of a depreciation in
value of medals for heroism.
Evening star., 1919-12-27
Improved Conditions.

"Did Crimson Gulch have an old
fashioned ChristmasP
"No," replied Cactus Joe. "We had
a strictly modern Christmas. In the
old days if Sanity had come along with
a vehicle loaded with gifts he'd have
been held up by the sheriff on the
suspicion that he was a road agent"
Evening star., 1919-12-27
The Original Bolsh.

With bolshevistic rage once more
The old North Wind is present.
His one ambition is to roar
And make the world UNPLEASANT.
Evening star., 1919-12-27
inexpensive Fame.

II see the newspapers are publish
ing a great deal about you just now"
"Yes," answered Senator Sorghum.
"That's one little advantage about
politics. It's about the only business
I know of in which a man can depend
almost entirely on free publicity"
People who figure out how q small
income may be made to support q
large family generally know . great
deal more about arithmetic than they
do about human nature,
Evening star., 1919-12-27

maybe imitation is the sincerest
fattery," said Uncle Bill Bottletop,
"but I don't see as a wood alcohol
mixture is any special compliment to
the memory of old John Barleycorn." !"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-03-28
MACCA3EE MEETING

Liberty review Is. adde's Of the Mac
rah"-'S. will hold their regular meeting
Friday evening. March IS. 1919. 4 short
business session will hr held. after
which lhcr" Will l." Il musical entertain
mcnt. Refreshments will lac served.
All members are urged to he present.
MI sister lodge members are invited.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-03-28
LIBERTY TRANSIT =.
COMPANY DIRECTORS
ELECT OFFICERS
We'll Attended Meeting Held Thursday
in Compary's Office on
Waterfront.

Tho board Of directors Of tn" Liberty
Transit company held II meeting in the
offices yesterday on tho wharfboat and
elected officers for the coming year. The
old uf.icrrs were reelected with the en-
crptiun Of secretary. and Kent 3. Hall
was chosen. This office has been vacant
since, the death Of John G. Berry few
weeks ago. who has been secretary for
about u months Of the past year.
The personnel Of lhc officials ia john
SON t..Mcknlcy. president: Loo {. Fault.
vice president and treasurer: Kent b..
lF.ll!. secretary. ard J. W. Brown, gen
oral manager.
Tho river was still falling yesterday
at q p. IN. Tho stage at the wharf was
: feet. i inches. and tho marks at TN"
foot nj MCM"chcn dam showed fn"t.
i inches. Rain was reported over tho
watersheds Of the Ohio. Allegheny AND
MonnnSah"la rivers yesterday. hut not
in ANY great quantities. and d rise is OK
pnrtcd which will start 10 develop at
tins point some tim" tonight.
Dams Nos. /. =. and have been nut
tIr. and the intention was. /" put up some
more, 1ul the rains hay" changed the
unininm Of Tho United States engineers
nf the Pittsburgh district. and no more
will BE- put UP at present.
Tn" Helen f.. cleared for New Mata-
m"ras at neon yesterday.
The tnwboHI old Reliable passed up
yesterday afternoon At ! o'clock with
loaded gasoline hargrS for Pittsburgh.
Tho Liberty cam" IN from McCnnnclls-
Vile last night with Il good trip OF live
stock.
The General rcrshinE arrived from
Cincinnati early This morning and loft
for ttshurSh at II a. M heavily loaded.
The Liberty leaves today at noon for
IarkcrshurE
The General Crowd'1r will NC up Sun
day morning on her way frora Charles
ton To Pittsburgh.
The General rcrshinE will be down
Sunday morning from Pittsburgh and
Will leave for Cincinnati al d a. nj.
Th" General Wood is having now
cylinder head installed AT Point Pleas
AM. and the GENERAL PrrShinG is max
nl her trip in the Cincinnati and Pitts
hurEh 'iadr until r"puirS are completed.
which VIII h" tn" first of next week.
The General 'crShinE will enter the
Sew M"llmorhs and Pittsburgh trade
"u ~ about April |. making two round
trips II week. This announcement was
mad" yesterday by tho officials Of the
Liberty TrHnSit company. ard tho entry
"r III" P"rShlng in tins trade will make
ihr"" steamboats, To- take ear" Of freight
and passengers between New slataInoraS.
Wh"clinG and Pittsburgh. the other two
h'inE tn" General Wood in the Cincinnati
trntl,' and the tirnnritl t'ruwder in the
Charleston trade.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-03-28
WEST VIRGINIA
SOLDIER IN ARMY
OF CUPATION
CoReIEY G.. KING WRITES INTER
ESTING LETTER from SAFF1G,
GERMANY. TELLING OF Elk
pEHIENCE5.
WAS IN THE BIG CHATEhU-TH1EK-
RY, IN TEE ARGGNNE AND
READY TO, ENTER TIE
METZ DRIVE.
ALSO PAINFULLY INJURED, BUT Is
GETTING ALONG FINE AND
WANTS 10 GET EACK
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h..,r"s al th'. w"r;iI3 w:N' has been re-
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ia the lnit"d StNt;S hrMN,"I "'ru'h
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Tar L" LIS father that II" ,p"i"S y" SUM
H.. homo. He i% II %"m al -. u. 'N'hS ~
! Metz. West Virginia, and - We'll Known
! throughout W"lz"l. Marion ana Mar-
! shah counties. wh"r" he has most u
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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-03-28
GREAT ACTIVITY e..
AT PRISON FARM

The warm weather which prevailed
until yesterday started much ACTIVITY
on the farms in this section. Not the
least active is the state farm at
HIoundsrilln. operated by they inmates
Of tho penitcntiary. Spring plowinE
and preparations. for tn" planting soon
to begin are now in progress and the
othedS. which are green with tomatoe,
cabbage and lettuce plants. are being
carefully watched. Most every kind OF
vegetable is grown by tho prisoners cX-
ceptine the potato. which did not grow
we'll in tn" soil on the farm. The 40 mon
now at work on the early tasks, about
tho place should soon have everything
ready for the start of an abundant crop.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-03-28
E;s1z.ssRzgkR q
thankful I'm still living. as l know you

thankful I'm still living. as l know you
all will hr.
Received the picture of Sister Mary,
and thought 1t WIS grand OF her.
We'll. dad, | surely am anxious TO
como homo. hit lot lis have patience.
Trusting YOU are all well. Will
close. | am. your loving son.
Wagner rurhly q. King.
sup. Co.. 18th Inf. \. L. i.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-03-28
afternoon will be devoted to n Russian

program.
Rabbi Mschkind will leave Wheeling
on Saturday evening to attend the Cen
trail conference of American rahbis in
Cincinnati. During his absence Rev
Clara Cook Helyie Of the Unitarian
church will deliver the sermon.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-03-28

The greater the necessity. for saving.
the greater your opportunity 10 use
The Intelligenccr Want Ads
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-03-28
SUPPER
PLANNED BY
; CONGREGATION

1.-THE Synagogue or Temple will pc
+be tonic of Rev. L. \. Mischktnd this
evening at the EoT Street temple. while
,on Saturday morning the services Will
begin promptly at 1880. with sermon
cite by the rabbi.
4 congregational supper is being
Nn,anned for the first night OF Passover.
April Il, with the Temple Sisterhood in
charge. Reservations must be- made on
or before April 10.
D., The regular April meeting Of tho Sis
terhood will be held on "Wednesday.
April 2 at $50 in the vestry rooms The
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-03-28
Nine new CARS FOR
WHEELING TRACTION
East Of tn 70 Number Arrived at East End
Switch Yesterday-Win be in
Operation To-day.

The new ''nay-aS- you-cnt"r" electric
cars. for tho Wheeling friction Com
pany Panhandle division arrived ycs-
tcrday at tho east end terminal Of tho
Baltimore & Ohio and Will hc unlnadod
to-day and brought into h" city over
rho West Virginia Traction and Electric
Company lines.
They arc tho largo crntcr door type.
Ike Tho new zones now in operation and
will fill long f"lt want in that line in
tho up-tho-riv"r district. Tho cars ar,
OF tn" worry laSst typo and with Tho twn
received yesterday. It Will moan nine oc
tho fine new cars in operation.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-25
Shock -Absorbers
 For False Teeth

cleveland, O., Oct. 3rd-Non-Skid Shock Absorbers for false teeth are the latest thing. Heretofore shock absorbers, non-sktd tires. rubber heels, and such-nke things have sup posedly been limited in their app1ica- ton but now a chemical concern in Cleveland is advertising powder which, sprinkled upon ''store teeth, g is supposed to form a smooth cush- ion, hold them firmly in place, and give a "non-skid' effect while they romp over the toughest roasting ears of corn and chew the stickiest candy.
 It is comforting for one who has lost his natural teeth to supply him. self with this antissptic, adhesive powder-corega at drug store, and proceed to laugh and sneeze, crack nuts. and do other hazardous things without risk of shaking his prized 'store teeth'' from their upper and lower berths.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-25
Circus Reaches Winter
 Home For A Long Rest

In the midst of the trumpeting of elephants, roaring of lions and the neighs of ponies Barnum & Bailey's and Ringling Bros.' combined shows arrived in Bridgeport this morning for their sojourn at the winter quar- ters here.
 The long trains of animals and cir GUS equipment commenced to arrive in Bridgeport at 9:10 o'clock this morning and kept up a steady stream until well after Il o'clock when 64 cars had arrived at the big quarters on Norman street. It was stated that the actors and principal executives of the show, including Manager Hutch inson, would not arrive until a long train of 25 cars pulled in this after noon.
 As the trains arrived they were snunted from the main tracks of the New Haven road and sent over a spur track to the yards of the winter quar- ters where crews of animal trainers and handlers commenced the task of unloading the animals and making arrangements for their care this win ter.
 It was a busy scene on Norman street, near Railroad avenue, this morning, as some of the animals did not take at all kindly to the process | of leaving their quarters and taking new ones for the winter and accord ing to workmen at the quarters it will be several days before they can all be bedded down.
 The wild animals were carefully handled and kept in cages, while the camels and domesticated ones were allowed to roam inside the incIosure. The tents and paraphernalia of the company was stretched out on the ground for the present and allowed to dry.
 While nearly all of the animals are here and most of the equipm ent the balance will be in this afternoon when the last train is expected to arrive in Bridgeport carrying the ac- tors and executives of the show, some of the equipment and a few ponies
 The show left Bridgeport early last March and went to New York where they played their usual engagene ent at the Madison Square garden and then went on a tour of the New England states, playing Bridgeport. The big shows then proceeded to the west through New York state, Penn sylvania and the western cities and as the weather grew colder the shows swung to the south where they play ed until last Saturday, when the sea- son closed at Savannah, Ga. The circus arrived in New York at Hoboken early Monday morning and left there early this morning for Bridgeport.
 A few of the actors have already left the show to take up winter em- ployment, as have the Hanafords, well known in Bridgeport, who are playing at the Hippodrome in New York.
 While there were many new faces in the show crews at the Norman street grounds this morning, it was stated that it has been a successful season from start to finish and de- spite bad weather in many cities they played to capacity audiences
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-25
"The Water of
 Eternal Youth

'The beauties of the Austrian court of bygone days used a lotion which was so effectua1 in keeping the face smooth and free from wrinkles, even in the aged, they named it the water of eternal youth"
 Some one recently has divulged the secret of this wonderful, though ex- ceedingly simple, wrinkle lotion, which in her gratitude she has sini- larly dubbed a preserver of youth: :: One ounce pure saxolite (powdered), dissolved in a half pint witch hazel that's all there is to it. Any woman can get these ingredients at her drug store, put them together. and use the solution with entire safety. To bathe the face in the same brings imm ediate results, even in case of the deeper wrinkles and furrows. This is also effective for hanging cheeks and double chin.-Adv
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-25
PREDICT SPLIT
 IN REPUBLICAN RANKS SHORTLY

A split in the ranks of Connecticut Republican circles is predicted by up- state politicians over the coming pres idential campaign in which John T. King, the leader of the G. O. P. m Fairfield county. is backing Major General Leonard Wood for the nom nation. It is predicted that the up- state forces headed by J. Henry Ror- aJback will swing to the support of Governor Coolidge, of Massachusetts. tial possibility.
 According to latest reports received in Bridgeport JohR T. King is now going through Poindexter and John son territory on the coast booming Wood for the nomination.
 While the politicians can give nc
 reason why they will not support
 Wood all dispatches from upstate cities state that Roraback is planning to back the Coolidge faction just tc
 force the issue with John T. King Bridgeport politicians point out tha' | if such a thing came to be it would mean that the state would be spli | at the election, nc matter who re- | ceived the coveted honor.
 It is also being pointed out tha l with John T. King openly in the fe1t in support of Gen. Wood, J. Henr! ! Roraback in support of Coolidge an( Homer T. Cummings, chairman O. the National Democratic Committee
 coming from Connecticut, a livel!
 political fight in this state is i'm i minent with the 1920 elections.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-25
OBITUARY
JAMES M. MCCARTHY.

The funeral of James M. Mccarthy was held this morning at 8:30 o'clock from the funeral home of Michael J. Cannon, 315 John street, at 8:30 o'clock and at g o'clock from St. Peters church, where a solemn high mass of requiem was celebrated by Rev. Father Dargan, assisted by Rev. Father Landry as deacon and Rev. Father Shaughnessy as sub-deacon. At the offertory an Ave Maria was sung by Mrs. Mabel Prendergast, after mass John Hughes sang Face to F,ace,' and as the body was being borne from the church the choir sang Nearer My God to Thee" There was a large attendance of sorrowing relatives and friends and many floral offerings. The pallbearers were Will jam Nevins, Joseph Mccoy, John White and Newton Read. Interment was in the family plot in St. Micha ePs cemetery where Rev. Father Shaugh- messy read the committa1 service.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-25
SOME NICKNAME
 FOR VIOLA DANA

Viola Dana's claim to the sobriquet of Never Grow Up Viola" was vim dicated recently in the rather un- welcome form of an attack of meas les. The star was kept from her work for ten days. During her ill., ness members of the company sent Miss Dana dolls and toy houses and teddy bears-in fact all sorts of things which might appeal to- one of the measles age. So eager was she to re- turn to work that her director feared she had come back before the cam era too soon. 'tNo inoeeo.- safd Viola to him. I'm quite well. I haven't a single measle left" 9