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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-07-16

Most OF the delay in getting bond is
sues in the proper form to be approved
by the state legal department. so that
they may be placed on the market and
sold, is due to the carclcssncss OF off,
Gals and attorneys in preparing tho
documents and records necessary 10
make a bond election and it's results
legal. according 10 Henry a. Noltc. as
sistant to tho attorney general, who has
charge Of bond inspection.
Plain provisions OF the statute, Mr..
| Nolte says. are cithcs entirely overlook
cd or are not regarded OF sufficient i'm
portancc to he complied with. Provis-
ions Of tho statute most frequently over
| looked, according to Mr.. Nolte are: bond
| issues may not exceed per cent Of the
property valuations: the publication OF
| the proclanations Of election: rcgistra-
| ton Of voters at lcaHt five days before
election: the canvass and declaration OF
/ the vote.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-07-16
lap STUDENTS COMING.

TOXIC, Juno IA committee TO en-
courage post graduate study on the part
Of Japanese students In American
scientific institutions has been formed
here. That Japanese medical students
should go to tho United States instead
Of Germany Is ono OF the ideas behind
the project.
DR.. r. b. Teusler. head Of st, Luke's
hospital Toxic, and now Red Cross
commissioner to Siberia. Is ono OF tho
originators of the plan. The American
committee to handle the question mai
already been formed
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-07-16
SUPREME COURT

CHARLESTON. VI. Va ny 1.-THE
West virginia supreme oourt q appeals
opened . short spsoaai term this morn
ing for the accommodated Of Aftorneys
having important questions tor session.
Principal interest conferred In arguments
in the appeal Of Turkey KnoS Gal COM
pany from tho decision Of thS 0tats tax
commissioner ~ to just what VS. meant
by the legislature Of last session IN
levying q special additional s1etss tax
Of one-fourth Of one pr cent MAKING
three-fourths Of ono per cent foR the
fiscal year 1919. Tho tar commissioner
ruled that fiscal year. In this instance
referred to the period bsginning with
July 1. 1918, and ending With June 30.
1919. Tho coal company o63soted TO
paying the increase for that period
claiming that the law 10 not retroactive
and that the period from June -. 1919,
to July 1. 1890. was meant b the leg1s-
lature. Attorney Brooks Price OF
Charleston made the argument to tbs
court on behalf Of The company, ana
John r. simms, special COUNSEL In the
department, for the tar oomnat0fooer
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-07-16
No Embargo Against
West Virginia Wheat

WASHINGTON. July l5.-No quaran-
tine against wheat shipments from ILL
nois, Indiana. West Virginia and Geor-
gia because of grain diseases In those
states will be declared at this time by
tho federal horticultural board. This
decision was reached by the board today
after hearings.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-07-16
1lun Grove Briefs.

Harry Connolly. OF Homestead. "a Is
spending a few days the guest Oh n4a
brother at Patterson.
Miss Catherine Bailey. Of Robinswood.
Pa. Is in the city for a few days the
guest Of relatives.
The work Of making repairs 70 the
naycments 81 the various streets In Elm
Grove is now in progress.
william Reedy. OF Davidson. Pa. re-
turned to his home yesterday after
spending the past week with his brother
Arthur Reedy. Of Patterson.
Many Of the out-the-pike sports VIII
tourney to Wheeling Park tomorrow
evening, where they will witness the
Grebb-Brown boxing bout.
Miss Wilma Hare, of st. Marys' W.
Va. Is In town for weeks VACATION
with relatives.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-07-16
ELM GROVE
Raralu Use % FOOT.

Through an operation performed some
Aays aro at the government hospital at
columbus, O., Earl Higgs. well known
Srounx man OF the out-the-pike district,
~l likely regain the use OF his right
sfoot which was injured when he was
struck BY she'll In the big drive IN the
ArraKone forest His entire heel was
shot away. but it 3 likely that by the
operation. that he will regain the use OF
81. A portion Of the flesh from the cali
OF the leg was grated TO the heel.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-07-16

high school authorities. on recommAn-
dation Of Dr. v. l. Guthrie Of this city.
have arranged to establish course In
nursing and first aid for the senior aid
junior classes starting with Tho new
school year.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-07-16
HiRhwAy Construction.

Highway construction throughout the
Elm Grove district is going along in
fine shape and much interest is beirs
taken in the improved roads by the
f,rmers and others residing IN the rural
fistrtct OF the county. Better roads
si.ake II possible to haul bigger loads 10
I, gn, at much less cost.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-07-16

MEXICO CITY, June 30.-Dr. Eze-
auiel Garcia Ensenat. recently named
minister to Mexico from Cuba ana "a
lixto J. whitmarch. first secretary OF
tho legation. arrived here recently and
assumed their posts. This marked the
opentnE Of relations between the two
republics which had been suspended Tor
many months
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-07-16

FAIRMONT. W. va-The West Vir-
ginia Bar Association will meet In an
nual convention here July - and ~.
James A. Meredith. head Of The COM
mittee on arrangements from the Mar
ion County Bar Association, announce
that plans for the meeting are going
forward rapidly and that the program
will be elaborate in detail. Dean Cox.
OF west Virginia University. will pre-
Sida
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-07-16
CAPITAL NEWS

CHARLESTON. W. Va. July IS
Charters have been issued to the follow
ing corporations:
Beckley Coal Mining Co.. Beck!ey;
capital stock $4,000; incorporators: G.
W. Workman. of Viacova;; w. Wilkes.
A. File. OF Beckley; E. J. Flanagan and
l. J. Fink, Of Linwyn. w. Va
Beckley Coal Land Co.. Beckley. to
deal in coal and timber lands; capital
stock 500, 900: incorporators: W. Wiles,
A. File, OF Beckley: l. J. Fink. E. L.
Flanagan Of Linwyn, and G. w. Work
man, Of Viaoova-
Walker Lumber & Timber Co., Savan-
nah. Ga, to operate at same place; capt.
tai stock $4,000; incorporators: r. l..
Walker. W. E. Walker. ]. G. Barber,
Mrs. R K Walker. Miss Florence Z.
Walker. Of Savannah.
Compensation has been awarded on
| the following claims: John Summers.
Acme. employee Of Cabin Creek ConSoli-
! dated Coal Co., loss Of right eye GO
! weeks at IS; Mrs. Annie Farcno, Capels,
| widow and two children of Joe Fareno.
killed while in employ of Central Poca-
sontas Coal Co. $50 monthly; Mrs. Lula
Dalton, Walnut Grove. n. G.. mother Of
Nick Dalton. killed while In employ Of
Elk Ridge Coal & Coke Co. $40 monthly:
Mrs. Susie Carey. Lanark, widow and
three children OF Ben Carey. killed while
N employ Of Elkhorn Piney Coal Mining
Co.. $35 monthly.
| Sam Adrobo, Dehue. employc Of Mac
beth Coal Co., amputation of leg, i05
weeks at 81: Bennie PeroS, Dobra, en-
| jloye Of Boone County Coal Corporation.
broken leg. so weeks at IS: Lawrence
Morris, Wheeling. employe OF Wheeling
| Steel & Iron Co.. injury to foot. 90 weeks
at IS; Joseph Pinkerton, employee OF
| Follansbce Brothers Co., numerous in
jurics to body. 1875 weeks at IS; Mrs.
Pearl A. Thomas and children. widow
Of A. !. Thomas, Huntington. killed
while in employ Of Central Slate Granite
Co., $35 monthly; Dan Marinclli. Fol
lansbee employe of Follansbcc Brothers
Co.. fracture Of skull an broken ankle, 80
weeks At 81
I Plans for the following state aid road
project has been approved: Four miles
of grading and draining between Malt
I land and Lick Branch. Clay county, 10
cost $1,000, Of which so per cent is state
aid.
Five hundred estates contributed to
the total collection OF 100000 in inherit
tance taxes in the last fiscal year in
|
of the state tax commissioner. More
than 1900 cases were handled during
the year.
Records Of tho state workmcn's COM
pensation commissioner for tho last fis'
cal year show that 20.2G6 injuries 10
workmcn from accidental causes ir
West Virginia industries were reported
to him. and Of this number there were
52s fatalities. OF the fatal accidents
424 occurred In tho coal mining indus
try. Tho department disposed of 23.247
claims in tho last twelve months. "i
which 731 were in fatal cases and I3I In
permanent disability cases.
Chairman c. i. Fortncy. OF the state
road commission, announces that th'
commission this summer is insisting or
a road width Of at least sixteen feet FOL
new roads. In few Of tho counties
thcre Is a contention for fourteen foot
roads, though the sixteen foot minimum
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-07-16

FAIRMONT. W. Va-Options have
been taken on 1900 acres Of coal near
Pennington by Boston capitalists, who
have organized the Frederick Co.. the
purpose Of which Is to erect large min
ing plant.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-07-16

The Old Stone church at Elm Grove
will no doubt remain intact II present
plans carry and II Is hoped to have II
repaired so that IL can be retained as
monument Of the days gone by. Ine
church roof is in bad shape. OUT WIN
that exception 1t will not take grea1
deal Of money 10 put II In 1lne snApe
again.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-07-16

standard has been accepted in most
counties. The economy OF maintenance
Of q road sixteen feet wide or wider far
overbalances the economy Of first cost
on the road construction, in the opinion
Of Chairman Fortney.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-07-16
Services Interesting.

Open air services are being held each
evening at the big tent near the Baltl-
moro q Ohio railroad tracks and large
crowds have been attending despite the
fact that the weather has been rather
hot. The song services have also been
very interesting and entertaining.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-07-16
Rain 8alpa the Crops.

The heavy rain which fell last evening
helped the crops Of the district and the
farmers and also the gardeners were
elated at the results that would be oe-
rived from the rain fall. Corn and pota-
toes have suffered during the past few
days a. q result Of there being no rain.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-07-16

and are being shipped TO the various
counties OF the state. The trucks toF
Ohio county have been brought 70 their
destination and will be placed In opera
ton within the next few days.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-07-16

FAIRMONT. w. va.-Major Earl II.
Smith, who served a year In France
with the American Expeditionary Forces
az finance officer Of the 3sth division.
recently returned from overseas and
will resume his duties as editor OF the
Fairmont Times. For several months
before his return, Major Smith was
with the finance department OF the
fourth army corps in Germany.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-07-16

RUCKEANNON. w. Va.-Thc ar nual
West Virginia Epworth League msti-
tute will be held at West Virginia Wes-
Ieyan College here August 3 to II. inclu-
sivc. Rev. J. E. Wells. Of Fairmont. will
BE- dean.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-07-16

The large road trucks ordered from
thH government by the state highway
a. ,nrtment some time ago are arriving
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-07-16

A total number Of 81 industrial fatal
tiles were reported for the month OF
Juno to the state compensation commits
sioner. OF this number ~ were from
coal miners. The number Of injuries re-
ported during the month were l,74I.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-07-16
ola Stone Church

whswI It's hot. wave you 9wning0l
Wheeling TENT D Awning Co. jy-l0-tS
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-07-16

KEYSER, W. Vn--The state board Of
control, which recently purchased II. b.
Smiths 100-acre farm near Kcyser for
use in connection with the state uni
versity preparatory school here. has ap-
pointed r c. Miller. OF the I'hertland
Orchards, as manager
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-07-16

PARKERSBURG. W. Va--IToldings
Of the Sun Oil Company the O'Connell
Oil Company and the West Virginia
Products company in the blackberry
Field. have been purchased for 100000
hy company comprising C. T. Htte-
shaw. w. W. Walker and Harry Behrnns,
Of Parkersburg: Michael Lebow, OF Tul-
sa. Okla. and Simon Lebow. Of Charles
! ton, w. Va
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-07-16

Tho greater the necessity ~ osvine
the reater your opportunity 70 ~
The inteli!Gencer Want AAA
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-07-16
STATE NEWS

MARTINSBURG. w. Va.-Word has
been received here Of the appointments
of George w. Feidt. formerly Of this
city, now Of washington, to West Point
and Jacob Schleuss, also Of Martins
burg. to the Naval Academy at Annap-
oils.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-07-16
RELATIONS RESUMED.

Appataztn1, 3oStfl, nourtsh1nS, a1geS-
dye. IT'S w1edernanE's. jy-15-n
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-07-16

HUNTINGTON. w. Va-Huntington
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-07-16

BUY WAR SAVINGS STAMPS
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-07-16

Chairman c. J.. Fortncy. OF the stat"
road commission. announces that the
commission this summer is insisting on
q road width Of at least sixteen feet Tor
new roads, In a few OF tho counties
there IL a contention for fourteen foot
roads though the sixteen foot minimum
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-07-16

Plans for the following state aid road
project has been approved: Four mile:
of grading and draining between Malt
land and Lick Branch. Clay county, tc
cost $1,000, of which so per cent is state
, aid.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-07-16

Five hundred estates contributed Ia
the total collection OF 100000 in inherit
tance taxes in the last fiscal year In
West Virginia, according TO the report
OF the state tax commissioner. More
than 1900 cases were handled during
the year.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-10
PLANNING COFFEE SHOPS
AS SALOON SUBSTITUTES
New York Ministers Backing Move
mcnt tn Provide Places for
Drinkers.

NEW YORK. Feb. 9.-Conee houses
as Il substitute for saloons when pro-
hihition goes into effect next July Is
q plan now being supported by Il mum
Der OF prominent ministers of New
York: The idea. although far from
definite as yet, Is 20 provide some sort
81 sathering place for men when the
l!uuor stores cease TO exist
The coffee houses dou!d take on at
mosphere Of small work ingmcn's clubs.
where groups OF men could gather
about tables and drink coffee or some
other liquor substitute while discuss
lag topics os the day. Enough OF
these establishments would he pro-
vided SO that long walks TO reach
one would not be necessary. The sus-
Sestion even is advanced ;ha; the
stores TO be vacated by The saloons
lie taken over.
According 10 the Rev. Robert Rogers
pastor OF the Church of The Good
Shepherd. Brooklyn. the plans have
ncen advanced far enough 20 assure
;neir adoption. others Interested in
the movement are Rev Fl. Percy Sill
YER pastor OF til. Church Of The In
"a nation, formerly post chaplain at
West Point. and the Rev. William T.
Morr!I. pastor o! the Brick Church.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-10

thcir homes IN response to tho tinkio
OF The goats bnlls and the hawking
cry OF the fuStanclla-clad herdcman
lie would see also the countless littln
Greek gam ms. dirty and ragged. that
are" much !, part OF the life OF the
chp!tal aud who shine shoes and sell
lottery tickets.
Another familiar sight would be tho
old women. thin. tanned ANA bent with
Year,. with black handkerchicfs tie,i
undrr their chlns. and carrying on
Their backs dilapidnted hampers nf
wild herbs and salad leaves which ,hn,.
dispose nf TO the abstcmious Greek
houS"holdcrS of the ucighborhood To.
about - i"ptt % Icnts) ~ quart. Greet,
funeral professions. in which the body
OF the deceased is carried in an Oman
ntarsc. lullE cHposcb ana without COT
I'm or covering. are familiar sights
OihCr cities change With times hrt
Athens seems AS .immutahlc to-day ar
II WAS IN the centuries that have gone
Three wars within a decade have ri
tered 6nly slightly the lifr. cliarac
t.ristiG$ and institutions Of the anctcnt
city, OF iipllaS -
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-10
WAR HAS LITTLE EFFECT
ON OLD GRECIAN CAPITAL
Free From Air Raids and BombarJ
hents Athens Practically Tn
changed by World Confifrt.
Especial to The Times. pis,a,,h !

Especial TO The Times Dispatch.
ATHENS. Feb. Few large cit!es
OF the countries that were engaged in
the war have been less affected ty j,
nan the ancient capital o: Greece.
rec entirely from ti,c menace o! mir
ralaS and hostile hombardmcnt. and
participating actively III the war for
comparatively only a short lime
Athens IS to-day in all essential fea
lures exactly as 1t vas in prcwar
days - " -
There is scarcely any outward sign
tina; the country ever was in the rrc,,
world conflict. During the entire
progress OF the war, all the stores
theatcrs, cafes. museums ard places OF
amusement in the Greek metropolis
inhabitants felt only remotely the e. :
iects of the war Prices OF fcod and
cloihinE were much higher than in
peace times. but The people suffered
other ncccssarics Of life as did the
popu iations oil London, Paris and other
continents! cities
Ihe tourist. VINO al one time was
one or the most abundant sources OF
revenue, however disappeared entire
Is during the war.
The passing years appear on the
whole TO have made little change in
the Athenian capital. II the visitor
who knew Athens weil IN days long
ago could pay another pilgrimage to
the historic city, he would see still
The same quaint sights that have al
ways made Athens appcar 10 the for
eiSner rustic and unsophisticatcd. in
tho midst OF all It's cosnopolitanism.
lie would see number of mich goats
roaming down one OF the main streets
picking up orange peel and paper bags
in the gutter, while their owner drew
III the bottles and pitchers OF the husy
Greek housewives who emerged from
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-10
ARMY OF OCCUPATION
WARNED BY PERSH HING
Commander Tells Men They Enter Germany That
They Must Remain True to American
Ideals of Honor

which you have the honor TO repro
sent.
although YOU come to them as n
victorious army. you will display no
sort OF malice or i'll Will
ION the other hand. you arc warned
against Il line OF conduct which Is in
compatible with your position as tho
executive arm of II military regime.
$50 long as the state of war obtains
Germany is hostile territory, and you
may entertain no confidential personal
relations with its Inhabitants.
DIGSIFIE;D AND RESERVED
CONDUCT no BE: OBSERVED
~ digniticd and reserved conduct
must he observed by you through
out
1t is not to be assumed that any
kind Of footing or acts Of violence will
be committed by members OF the
American cXp2ditionary force; should.
however, any one prove himself un-
worthy OF this confidence his actions
Will be regarded not only AS crimes
against the victims. but as diShonor-
ing the American Army and beSmirch-
ing the dag of the United States
should such excuses occur they Will
he punished with the Sevcrest penal
ties of our military laws.
by order of
GENERAL. pERSHINC
LANES w. McANDREW. Chief OF
staff"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-10


to work at the mines in the morning.
Although no outbreaks or trouble were
experienced to-day. leaders on both
sides declare the test will como in the
morning when workmcn who are not in
sympathy with tho strike attempt TO
return 10 their work.
BolshCvist leaders succeeded in or
S3niZiug six companies OF L. w. W.
men during the day. and tonight these
have been placed as pickctS at all
OF The mines. Persons who attempted
TO report for the night shift were
turned back by the pickets. Each OF
the company OF strikers which WAS
perfected by the aEitatorS has been
placed in charge of Russian sympa-
thizers.
II is estimated hero that at least
$4,000 miners will report for work in
tho morning. Not more than loco
miners are 10 he found with tho
strikers. and many of them are hourly
joining the side OF the operators
Belief is commonly expressed that the
strike will be broken before noon to-
morrow
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-10
DIFFICULT TO SEND ARMY
into NORTHERN SIBERIA
British, Troops En- Route From lndi.,
Find Cold Intense and Con-
ditiOnS Bad.
FORTY BELOW ZERO AT o,lsK
Lack of Railway Facilities Most
Serious Obstacic---Mcn Travel in
Box Cars; Officers in Third-Class
Sleeping CarS-Fuod Scarce.

EN ROUTE: no OMSN, SIBERIA Feb
a.-tSpccial)-r eopc have talked
lightly OF sending an army Of half Il
mil men or more 10 Western Siberia
10 battle with Bulshcvists or for amy
other reason connected with this stu
rendous Russian problem. The Jap
ne war with Russia of the difficulties
OF a Si..ei ian campaign, and would
n%nhcr long before dispatching a
mighty army to the far IRA! Noun
'ains., The correspondent OF the .Asso-
cidted I'rcSS, as passenger "A
Saecial British military train hound
LOT Omsk, the seat OF the Ali-RusSian
government. is having Il close oppor-
tunity To study the difficulties OF trans
porting great army.
We have on board company Of
splendid british troops recently arrived
from lndia--nlen OF the famous iIamp-
shire ReEiment-thc territorials or
militia OF England. who offered TO go
10 India to replace the regulars and
VINO served there for two years Now
the fortunes OF war find them riding,
across the barren lands Of Manchuria
on their way 10 the heart OF the ST.
Dcrian StcppcS. where the temperature
Is 40 degrees below zero Anxious as
they are to return to their homes n
England they fuifll this new task
gladly and liSht-heartcdIy. They arc
travelling in plain. rIdc box cars
grouped about stoves with all the dis
comforts that journey OF two or
three weeks and perhaps more in
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-10
WILSON SPENDS QUIET DAY
AFTER STRENUOUS WEEK
President and Family Gu to Church
and Take Auto Ride
sunday.

PARIS. Feb. 9.-President Wilson
spent a quiet sunday after a strenuous
week. lie went TO church with Mrs.
Wilson in the morning. After luncheon
he took n long autom ohile ride in the
clear. frosty air. and later received
William G.. Sharp. the American ambas-
sador. who has just returned 10 Paris
from the United States.
After his business meetings with
the commission and councils OF which
he is n member. the President will to-
morrow receive 4 delegation OF stu
dents from the law college of the
University of Paris. and committee
OF English women. who are in Paris
TO attend the conference OF intc-allie,l
women about 10 be held