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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-06-02
BUY WAR SAVINGS sTKnO-

as these changes Of ministers AeSe N.
volve, and the econd that loeeepsnG OF
the ties between Mt. Lloyd ueeeor ~
the tories on which, for the AoD
his whole political life depends
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-06-02

An original pension, IT was announced
today at Senator Sutherlands office.
has been granted Mrs. Maggie NJ. Pull
mrs, Of near Buckhannon. at the rate
OF SIS q month from July. 1915. and s.
O month for minor child.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-06-02
M. iii. s. Nj.
Novelties in Summer Footwear

Inspiration in footwear is not an eS-
trcme EXPRESSION when used in connec-
tion with NJ, II. & NJ. models All our
shoes have an originality in outline tar
above mere shoes. They arc veritaoie
works Of art.
Worthy Of being mentioned Is the
illustration below-White Oxford Eng
lish Last, in three height heels. at Sz'Sa.
White Ncel-White Fibre Sole.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-06-02

For any kind OF cement or concrete
work call P. j. GilliSan. 81 Fourteenth
St, Bell 2447-R
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-06-02

Late arrivals: J. Byron Nickerson
and Frank A. O'Brien. Of Wheeling; +.
II. Yost, Of New Martinsville: T.. +.
williams and Charles Watts, OF Hunt
inEton.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-04
EVENING PUBLIC LEDGER PHILADELPHIA THURSDAY,

few of the smaller German torpedo
boats.
Terms Of the tripartite agreement
guaranteeing France against unprovoked
attack by Germany will be carried out
by Great Britain regardless of whether
the United States, the other partici-
pant, ratifies the pact, according to
newspapers here, which state that me-
gotiations to this end have been almost
completed between the French and Brit
ish governments.
Under the terms of the agreement it
would become operative when both
Great Britain and the United States
ratified it. The former has already
acted favorably on the convention, but
the Franco American end of the pact
has never been acted upon by the United
States Senate.
A report generally current in Paris
that Henry White, of the American
peace delegations will remain here after
the departure of the other members ot
the delegation to represent the United
States in the supreme council finds nc
confirmation in authoritative quarters
All the information obtainable indicates
the contrary, the most probable ar.
rangement being the appointment oi
Ambassador Wallace as the American
representative.
Obey Treaty, Urges Scheidemann
Germany should stand by her wore
and carry out the terms of the Yer
sailles treaty, says Philip Schneidc
mann, former German chancellor, in al
interview published by the Echo d.
Paris. Two questions, the surrender o
prisoners of war and the turning ovei
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-04

note says the organizing of these bodies
may be interpreted as an intention on
the part Of Germany not to fulfill the
terms Of the treaty" and it requests the
German Government to abolish these
forces or to reduce them in accordance
with the provisions of the treaty.
According to a semioficial explana-
tion issued here the government denies
any intention of increasing the army.
1t declares that the rcduetion of the
army to the stipulated limit of 200, 900
is in full swing, and it expresses regret
that there has never been mutual dis
cussion with the Entente.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-04

atty discloses, is a letter from Rear
Admiral Adolf Won Trotha, chief of the
German admiralty. written to Won Reu-
ter, dated Berlin May o, and marked
''most secret II was found in the
safe of the Emden at the time of the
salvagings Of that cruiser.
This letter discusses at considerable
length the negotiations thep proceed.
ing at Paris regarding the fate of the
German ships 1t gives no actual in
structions for the scuttling of the YES
sells. though one sentence runs, "Their
surrender TO the enemy remains out OF
the question"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-04
COMMERCE BOARD
ASKS MORE POWER
Complains Work Has Been OBJ
structed by Holding
Companies
FOR STANDARD RAIL RULES
BY the Associated Press

Washington, Dec. 4.--The annual re-
bort of the Interstate Commerce Com
mission, submitted to Congress today,
b comparatively brief and makes few
Recommendations.
Federal control Of railways during
HE last year, having taken over many
functions of the commission, the re-
bort renews mainly recommendations
nade in previous years.
1t is recommended that the power to
award reparatiou for unreasonable or
Hnlawful charges be placed wholly in
the courts; that the powers of the COM
mission be extended to holding cor
porations as well as those which actual
Nv operate interstate transportation
lines, and that railroad operating rules
be standardized.
The commission reports again that
m many cases its work has been OBJ
ttructed because necessary records and
data could only be obtained from hold
ing companies.
Train Accidents Due to Neglect
From its Investigations of train acci-
Hents the commissions investigators
concluded that the failure of engineers
10 obey signals aud failure to provide
bdeauate flag protection for trains con :
hnued to be the principal causes of
follisions. The use of automatic train
control was again recommended.
The investigators also found, the re
hort says, that there was room for
much Improvement in the airbrake
Equipment of trains.
The report notes that the director
reneral has filed, 10 become effective
December 10. 1919, regulations govern
ing the packing of property shipped by
express. These regulations contemplate
better protection to the property trans s.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-04

ported ard consequent reduction in loss
and damage claims.
Numerous informal complaints have
been received" says the commission,
because Of delays in payment of claims
for loss of. damage to or delays in the
transportation of property by express.
These have been taken up with the
several companies and in general Gis-
posed of. The Adams Express Co. not
now engaged in the transportation OF
property, has in some instances failed
to give claimants definite response
within two years after delivery of the
property or after reasonable time
for delivery has elapsed, and has re-
fused to pay claims when suits were
not brought within the period of two
years and one day after delivery, as was
stimulated in the contract of shipment.
'In some instances it has offered to
adjust the claim by payment of 60
per cent Of the amount claimed, ex-
planning that if that offer were not ac-
ceptable investigation would be con
tinued and the claim disposed of on its
merits While the several companies
were merged under n contract with the
director general, apparently no pro-
vision was made for the assumption by
the American Railway Express Co. of
claims against the constituent express
companies the cause of action, in which
accrued prior to the creation of the
consolidated company.
Twenty eight indictments were re-
turned for violations of the act to regu-
late commerce and the Elkins act. Three
of these indictments were against car
riers or carriers agents and twenty
five against shippers, passengers or other
noncarriers. During the year sixty
five cases we're concluded. Pleas of
guilty were offered by the defendants
in fifty seven of these cases aud plea
of nolo contendere in one. A verdict of
not guilty was rendered in one case and
indictments were dismissed in six upon
motion of the government.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-04
NO j. S. SYMPATHY,
GERMANY IS TOLD
America Faithful to Allies De-
spite Treaty Delay, Polk
informs Won Lersner
EXPOSE SCAPA FLOW PLOT
nv the Associated Press

Paris. Dec. 4.-Frank T.. Polk. head
Of the United States delegation to the
Peace Conference. summoned Kurt Won
Lersner, chief of the German represent
atives at Versailles, before him, and
told him that Germany should not in
terprct as being in her favor any delay
that might he encountered in ratifying
tho Versailles treaty at Washington,
according to newspapers here.
"If there can be in the United
States several ways of understanding
the treaty" Mr.. Polk is quoted as
telling Herr Lersner. there are not
two ways of understanding the obiiga-
tions incumbent upon Germany nor the
affection binding the United States and
her allies"
Allies Plan Strong Note
The supreme council spent most of
today's session discussing the attitude
of Germany toward the signing of the
protocol putting the peace treaty into
effect, Germany's representatives hav-
ing declared they could not sign it in
its present form. including it's pro-
NlhlVu loT IepdIdIlou loI IHe HerlIlaD
warships sunk at Scapa Flow, and with
other features Objectionable to them.
The form Of a note to Germany on this
question was considered by the council,
but no final decision was taken.
1t is anticipated in this connection
that the reply to the German note re.
garding the Scapa Flow question will
contain strong representations as to the
of further resistance by
Germany.
The council today decided to give the
small powers which possess sea coasts
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-04
GERMANY DENIES
INCREASING ARMY

Berlin, Dec. 4.-(By A. P.)-The
government today gave out the text of
the Entente note of December ! pro-
testing against the development of Ger
many's military forces. The note refers
to the formation of bodies outside the
actual army, such as. the public Sc
curity police. the volunteer guard and
the citizens guard, in contravention, it
is declared, of the peace treaty. The
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-04

for trial Of German officers and men
accused Of crimes during the war, make
for strained relations at present, he
says. .,
1.-THE first is not irreparable and will
not influence the future" he continues,
"but the one concerning the officers
and men is particularly difficult. IL
will be necessary for us to arrest them
ourselves and then deliver them. This
is hateful thought and nothing could
be more repugnant, but still we have
signed the treaty"
Scheidemann expresses confidence
that relations between France and
Germany will become normal in future.
London, Dec. 4.-(By A. PIN
view of the German Governments de-
nial of responsibility for the sinking of
the German warships in the Scapa Flow,
the British admiralty has published a
number of documents, including all the
secret instructions of the German ad-
miral, Won Reuter-, to his officers on the
preparatious for and the method of
scuttling of vessels whenever the signal
to do so was given from Lis ship, the
Emden, his intention being to send the
vessels to the bottom should the British
attempt to seize them without the con-
sent of the German Government.
Referring TO the possibility of Ger
many agreeing to surrender the ships,
Admiral Won Reuter- said in one of the
documents:
"Then the ships will be handed over,
to the lasting disgrace of those who
placed us in this position"
The weightiest document, the admir-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-04
PORTO RICO TRAINMEN IDLE

Strike Threatens Serious lnterrUp.
ton to Sugar Grinding
San Juan, Porto Rico. Dec. 4-(By
A. PD - All trains operated by the
American railroad were stopped yes
terday by strike involving trainmen,
shopmen and stationmen. who demand
wage increases up TO so per cent,
Sugar grinding, which will begin this
week, will be seriously interrupted un
less a settlement is reached.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-04

Choice, red ripe tomatoes
solid pack-in sanitary tins,
big value, buy them by the
dozen.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-02-22
LOCAL SOCIAL EVENTS
ea,x,e Partx.

Operators of The local branch of the
Chesapeake end Potomac Telephons
company entertained informally last
night hon,rilg Mrs. Fay Kirk who
was before her marriage Miss Wayne
Malone and who was before her mar
rage an employe Of the company. Mr..
Kirk who was IN the government SER
vice, was recently discharged. a
delightful evening was spent and re-
freshmen,s we're served. During the
evening the young people presented
Mr.. and Mrs. Kirk with handsome
library lamp and they we're also the
recipients OF a number of other gifts.
The following we're present:
Misses Lena Trickett. Rose and
Lydia Barthalow, Gladys Glenn. Nellie
Troug. Monta Merrill. Lou Fortney,
Marie Helfrich and Ruth Kelley.
Messrs. William Richards, Mike de
Boit. 4. Hawkins, George Gaskell,
Charles cambridge and Mr., and Mrs,
Fay Kirk.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-02-22
HARRISON HAS
A MEASUREGRAPH.
It Measures Cloth and Tells
How Much the Price

Harrison's Economs Department
Store on Main street has installed two
ingenious little machines known
throughout merchandising circles by
the NAM "Measuregraph !" 1t is a
new device which automatically meas
ures the length Of cloth fabrics and
at the same time accurately computes
the selling price.
Mr.. HARRISON demonstrated to re-
preventative of The West virginian
the manner in which the fabric fits in
to q slot and then passes through a
set Of rollers geared to an indictor. Al
it moves along the indictor registers
the measu eMent and the computing
chart shows the price for the total
length based on any given price per
yard. When the desired length is
reached the Measuregraph automati-
cally marks the material and the
sales person simply cuts 1t off at that
point.
1t is claimed by merchants throu-
ghout the country who are using the
Measuregraph that 1t not only saves 4
great deal Of time but affords protec.
ton to tho customers as well as them
selves. rs use makes incorrect meas
'urement impossible and assures accur-
ate prices ever though a person is not
a good mathematician.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-02-22
EAST SIDE
s. NEWS s.
Death Of Lieutenant Joseph Watson.

Death Of Lieutenant Joseph Watson.
Word has been received here Of the
death OF Lieutenant Joseph Watson,
son Of Mrs. Rose Moran Watson, Of
this city, which occurred on Monday,
February 18th, at tubercular sani-
tarium in New Mexico.
Mr.. Watson's health failed while in
training and he was sent to the sani.
'tarium in hope that he would be bene-
fitted, but the change did not have
the desired effect and he gradually
became weaker until the end came.
His wife and little son, aged about
one year, have been with him since
early in December. A military escort
will accompany Mrs. Watson and the
remains here and are expected to ar
rive Wednesday. A brother, Charles
Watson, who is also in the army over
seas. has been heard from and is
coming home. He will probably ar.
rive here this evening or tomorrow.
Mr.. Watson is grandson Of the al
most centenarian Ebert Moran, who
was buried at Mt. Zion lost week. He
has many relatives and friends in the
city who wilt be grieved to. hear OF
his demise.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-02-22
Sweetest Girl In Motion Pictures.

Sweetest Girl In Motion Pictures.
Certain motion picture reviewers Of
discrimination and taste have referred
admiringly to Marguerite Clark as the
sweetest girl in motion pictures 2,
Everyone readily comedies with this
view, but we are prepared to 20 FUR
ther and add that Marguerite Clark
has no supa-ior in the silent drama
n the diversified field OF portrayals
with which Ter name has been here
tofore associated. Her remarkable
success In the Bah pictures, "The
Seven Swans, !" Rich Man, Poor Man"
Prunella, "Uncle Toms Cabin and
many other Paramount photoplays. is
1 . ltting testimonial to her geuius and
TO her complete mastery Of the techni.
que OF the art she so splendidly adorns.
The screen knows no more delight
sful comedienne than Miss Clark, and
her injections humor, so manifest in
Mlsof ler Characterization, is convey.
ed to her audiences with Irresistible
appeal. In her new photoplay, "Out. OF
U Clear sky" at the Nelson, Miss
Eiark IS seen as petite, winsome and
Etllful Belgian Countess who refuses
10 be converted into an immobile
lawn Of state. It is delightful role.
filled with delicious lights and shades.
and we shall be keenly disappointed
~ stt Is not acclaimed by press and
public alike as one Of her most charm
ing and artistic screen portraits.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-02-22
DR. { v HOWARD IS
CLASS SPONSOR
Popular Physician is Select
ed by High Sophomores
Yesterday.

sophomores Of the Fairmont High
School yesterday chose DR. T. W..
Howard Of this city. as the class spon-
sor. DR.. Howard is one Of the hes;
known physicians Of the city and is
known personally by scores OF the
members Of the class. The selection
Of class sponsor is considered a great
honor and nc one so regards 1t more
than DR.. howard.
DR.. Howard although busy man
has always found time to mingle with
the young as is evidenced in activt-
ties at the Y. NJ. C. A. and other So
cial centers.
1t is The custom Of the sophomore
class each year at the beginning Of
the second semester to make the sell
4ction OF the class sponsor. This took
place yesterday by the members Of
the class of 1921.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-02-22
I'M THE
FRONT ROW
IHEADLlNERs TONIGHT
Musical COMEDY
PhotopIays

~. resi- from successful circuit OF
, the lager cities Of the west ana
southwest, Boyle Wooliolks mu-
sicai comedy company with twenty
five neople comes to the Hippodrome
Monday for a weeks stay. The snow
has been on the road for year, ana
M Is on the way to the eastern cites
now for the first time. They are play.
lng at Portsmouth, o., this week Inc
Woolfolk production is little more
elaborate than the usual musical com
eSiy. IA sixty foot baggage car ls re-
niired to transport the scenery OF tne
company alone. Beautiful settings ana
sparkling costumes have been selected
with more than usual care. and dis
tributed through the three bills IN
rare abundance. 1t is a beauty show
we are going to see, and the beauty IS
not all confined to the scenery ana
costumes, far the chorus is said to be
enc Of the ciassiest that a manager
ever got together. In the more im-
portant parts will be found SUCH stars
as Wallie Brooks who was featured IN
B. C. Whitney's Girl at the Gate.
Myrtle De 10y and w B. Morris.
Three bills will be staged during the
week, changing on the usual, days.
Hiram, IS the title of the first, "The
Dream Girl" that of the second, while
the third is "a Night"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-02-22
Burt's Theatre Have
Good Bill Monday

How it is done in some picture stu.
dos, Is shown in 1--WE Can't Have
Everything at. the Burts theatre,
Warrington, Monday. This is a spec
ial Cecil 3. De- Mile production fot
Aircraft and is based upon Rue
Hughes novel of the same name. The
scenario is ny his brother. VIM. g.
De, Mile.
The incidents which show the inner
workings Of a film studio occur when
o photoplay within photoplay is en-
acted. The part Of kedzie, a film star,
is interpreted by Wanda Hawley and
the scenes Of the movie" in the max
ing are located in ''harem" with the
Accompaniment Of beautiful girls, gor-
geous costuming, etc.
The st,ry Of the picture itself is
concerned with the raoid life Of tn,
metropolis today and the part Of a
so:lety woman Of blue-blood is inter.
preted by stately kathlyn Williams.
Included in the cast are Sylvia Bream-
er, Elliott Dexter, Thruston Hall.
Theodore Roberts, Tully Marshall and
other notable players.
The picture is a reflection Of con-
temporary life and is 30 Deity handled
that IT Is thoroughly convincing. a
scene in the Biltmore roof garden is
most effective:
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-02-22
Personals.

Mrs. D. W. Toothman Of Reeves
avenue who las been quite Ill with in
fluenza is improving.
Mrs. Howard Pople Of Morgantown
avenue, who was operated uroon at
Cooks Hospital Friday is doing nicely.
Mrs. Earl Means has been quite i'll
the past few days with influenza.
Mrs. Conner Of Riverview street Is
recovering from a several weeks i'll.
ness. n
Fred criss of State street is i'll.
with pneumonia.
Mrs. W. s. Schooiey Of LLOYD
street has beer III the past few weeks.
Miss Mary Powell Of Raymond
street is recovering from an attack Of
influenza.
Mrs. &C Farrance is IL at her
home in Raymond street.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-02-22
PERSONALS

w. F. Hunsaker will leave Sunday
for Bristow, Va, where he will &C.
company his two young sons, William
Fay, Jr, and Stuart Brown, who will
enter st. Edith's academy for the re.
mainderof the year.
Mrs. Johanna Clayton, who had been
III with influenza at her home In
pennsylvania avenue, is improving,
Her grandson, Grover Bitner, is now
ill with the disease.
The Misses Edna and Mary Carrotn.
Iers, of Gross Roads, Monongalia coun.
ty, are guests Of Mrs. G. M. Allender,
at the Watson hotel.
Edward E. Dilgarde, Of Gormania,
w. Va, who was recently discharged
from the Kelley aviation field at Sar.
Antonio, Texas, is spending the week
end as the guest OF his sister, Miss
Bertha Dilgarde. Mr.. Dilgarde ex.
poets to locate in Oklahoma in the
near future. n
Mrs. Lucretia Crogan and daughter
Miss Margaret Crogan, OF Cameron,
are guests OF the Misses Murphy at
their home in jackson street.
j. r. Sheridan left last night for
Buckeystown, Md, where he will
spend a few days and will accompany
Mrs. Sheridan and daughter home aft,
er a visit Of scyera weeks there. Mrs,
Sheridan was operated on for the re-
moyal Of her tonsils while there.
q Dr.. NJ. G. Stoetzer is in Pittsburgh
attending 4 meeting OF prominent
Presbyter!ans called to consider plans
for the New Era Movement recently
inaugura.ad by the denomination.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. E. kemple of v;r.
ginia avenue have announced the ar
riva: of a daughter at their home on
February IL. Mrs. Kemple was for.
merly Miss Georgia Moran.
James n. Tough Of Florida avenue
Miss Frances Watson is i'll with
complications following an illness
with influenza at the home of her pa
rents Mr.. and Mrs. A. n. Watson on
Fairmont avenue.
Clarence l.. Musgrove went to
Wheeling this afternoon where he is
attending the annual meeting Of the
Sons OF the Revolution. A business
session this afternoon and a banquet
tonight will constitute the meeting, to
be held at the Fort Henry club.
Mrs. Kate Fletcher and family are
moving today from the old Elks home
on Main street to the Neill property
at the corner Of Main and Quincy
street. Capt. John o 'Bierene will or
cupy the Ellss property at once.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-02-22

the audience out front Sit back and en-
10y to their full the complications,
counterDlots and all the cther things
that 90 to make up good musical
comedy. 81
! A large chorus Of the most beautiful
girls that have ever left New York to
travel with musical organization.
add much to the jollity OF the perfor-
nance. There are many songs in the
score that will haunt one oven "a did
countless other famous hits that have
passed INTO stage history.