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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-01-13

PARIS. Jan. 12.---Whrn the peace
conference officially inau3uriteS It's
work on January %. according to f'cho
de- Paris, th"r" vii! hr brought o"toFc
j. for consideration memorandum u
q Fr"nch demand fer III" Sarrc 'aH'n'
Tho memorandum Will also include
rI,,r for the Internal iOnnliaat"n Of The
un>iruison or tho Rhine. with special
advantages for nations bordering on
that river.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-01-13

An original pension for Mrs. Isabelle
Cook OF Pine Knob. ". Va, mas pcen ap
piled for At the pen$Hn bureau d! Sci-
ator Sutherland also al increase Lux
Hneb !. Unnkin. ..rr.. Of Wheeling.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-01-13

Application FOR a pension increase
was iled with the pension commits
s,uner b. Congressman woodward FOR
J0hn 6. Hall Of -. Marys.
Evening journal., 1919-09-30
LEGION SUNDAY
IS NOVEMBER 9
Clergymen Are Asked to
Preach en- Organization
That Date
CONVENTION TO
OPEN LATER

Clergymen throughout the United
states will be requested 10 devote par
or the whole Of their sermons on sun.
day. November Q, TO the ideals for
which the American Legion stands. The
national executive committee OF the
AmePlcan Legion asks mat this, the day
preceding the opening OF the national
convention, in Minneapolis, be observed
as American Legion Sunday.
An official request from national head
quarters urging the cooperation Of the
10000 clergymen In America, through
the state branches and local posts OF
the American Legion says:
THE American Legion is an estab-
lished fact. 10 is the concrete realIza-
ION OF that some sort Of organization
after the war which was talked OF in
every canl0nmcnt in America, on board
every ship OF the navy and In every
Unit and section Of the A. r. +. 10 Is
lnc crysialliza,ion OF the wish OF every
soldier. sailor and marine TO organize
after the war In union there Is
strength. and in This particular union
will be found The bulwark OF Amer
icanism
Evening journal., 1919-09-30

detail irpnes been engaged to
Della
opportunity arship which
them have yearned
passengers hOps"
be Evening fOrunates
Rockford the Water Tower
accorded the residents
mun possible
that had remark
Atlantic City all and in other cities in
wi rave
locating fields
also looking the development of apanes for business
Flights morning until
us for the week The fare for trip over Wilmington
and the surrounding country will be SIS
topics oil Inc Evening journal "s De h a'erno1 %
an arplane In one Of the papers daily viii be coupon emitting the
@ p % % T TPe5%s journal 'Or S0me'0o' TO oO @ rue O' VIII Dc o
GOIdie that only
late this afternoon and Join
from wilmington are thrilling experience
Sn iSe% % ' % war acess ~ b SS Pa IN 9 R
pilot of the United Army,
yOungster pilots
Captain Pin Royal Flying Corps
Ak Corps
James o manager & % e CSSe % % asropane me & Tours was the hr man ian
he handled the aviation This
the arpane for commercial and pleasure This country
daylight till
sights Of your city and surrounding lor Special trips to other towns
pilots for this work who the
Of
n We eliminate elements chance that even the insurance COM
declare small risk compared with the automobile
Atlantic City this
handicaps We aeropanc
everybody.
From ADVERTISING standpO1. has advantage the
Evening journal., 1919-09-30
K. Of ?. HALL MAY
BE NEW HOME Of
HERCULES,ATbAS
Negotiations May be Closed
This Week. Lodge
Officials Say
LODCEMEN NOW SEEK
new Home LOCATION

Officials OF the Pythian Castle Com
pany, the holders OF the headquarter.
OF the various lodges OF the knights o.
Pyihlas at Nos. 9O6-Os West street. to
day admitted that negotiations are un
der way for the sale Of their property
II Is understood that The property is 10
be converted inho Offices for either the
Atlas or Hercules Powder Companies,
which have been notified to yacaie their
present quarters in the dupont Build
ing. Since this announcement was
made City Council set on foot a move
ment TO keep the companies in this
city.
While the deal Is still pending 70 was
said this morning that 10 was expected
10 be closed this week. the only hitch
at the present time being the inability
Of the present owners 10 obtain a suit
able site for new lodge home.
The hall property Is assessed by the
city at $4,000 The proposed purchase
price is said TO be $1,000.
Evening journal., 1919-09-30
PRESIDENT IMPROVES,
SLEEPS; MUST REST

WASHINGTON. Sept. 30 United
Press THE President had good
nights rest and is improving said a bull
leiin issued at ii.05 a. m, today by Dr.
Cary r. Grayson. President Wilson's
physician.
The course or treatment still is rest
and sleep with automobile rides for
fresh air. Grayson hopes soon 10 have
the President in such condition that he
can resume playing golf which viii en-
able him 10 sleep more easily
Since the President returned no one
except members OF his family have
been allowed 10 see him There is
doubt as TO whether he viii leave Wash
ington for vacation although Jefferson
Levy, former Congressman from New
York. has placed at Wilson's disposal
Monticello, home Of Thomas Jefferson,
In Virginia.
Evening journal., 1919-09-30

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Sept/3O United
7rcss) s).-Monigomery was quiet today
following the lynching Of two Negroes
acar here at $50 O'Clock yesterday az
.crnoon. Rctious Phifer. civilian. and
Robert Crosby. sx-soldier. were the
Negroes lynchcd, A masked mob Of
% men intercepted a party Of sherinrs
deputies on the road 10 Wetumpka
prison. took the two Negroes and rid
Gled them with bullets. The Negroes
had been charged with crimes against
white women. Crosby died instantly
but Phifer fingered for two or three
n0ure. lie was Removed 10 a local
n,spital. following the lynching and
as ed that his shoes be removed be-
iorN he died.
Tne mob was very orderly. Few
words were spoken. the leader OF the
party evidently having made his plans
in advance. As soon as its work was
complete the mob dispersed.
A prominent Montgomery citizen
late yesterday afternoon telephoned the
Governor that a mob was forming to
Evening journal., 1919-09-30
ITALY NOW At
VAR With NEW
JUGO=SbAVIA
Development Causes Serbia
to Abandon Expedition
Against Fiume
WILSON'S SOLUTION OF
ROW NOT ACCEPTABLE

ROME, Sept. 20 Delayed. United
Press. .)-Gabrielle D'Annunzio considers
that state Of war exists betwen Jugo-
slavia and the Italian forces under his
command, IL was revealed today in re-
ports OF negotiations between the post
commander and tbe head OF the French
mission at Fiume.
DAnnunzio had ordered a severance
OF telegraphlc communication between
-Fiume and Agram. the capital Of Crotia
and Slavonla.
The French representatives protested.
insisting communications be resumed.
In refusing TO grant the request Dan
nunizo replied that In his opinion a
state OF war existed with the Jugo-
Slavs. A dispatch FROM Berne TO the
Idea Nazionale declares the Serbian gov
ernment was planning a military ex-I
pedition against D'Annunzio but at the
last moment the cabinet ministers de-
cided TO hear the opinion OF the chief
of staff. The latter Is said TO have
pointed out that Serbia was practically
Continued on Page Thirteen.
Evening journal., 1919-09-30
FRIENDS
TRY SABOTAGE AS
ENGLAND GAINS
Railway Service Improves,
Food Distribution is
Satisfactory
TRANSPORT WORKERS
WON'T STRIKE NOW

LONDON, Sept. 30 United Pressl.-
Minor acts OF sabotage have been re-
ported in connection with the railway
strike, the government announced In
communique today from Downing
street. II was reported In one instance
that the switches on one OF the roads
have been thrown.
The railway service Is improving the
communique stated. The distribution
OF food Is reported as progressing sat
lsfactorlly
The business men and tram operators,
closing long session early today,
postponed their decision with regard
10 a sympathy strike. They had plan
ned originally 90 walk out tonight
Action by the transport workers also
has been delayed
Despite the nationwide railway
/ blockade. the food ministry has beer
able thus far 10 maintain stead,
movement OF foodstufis into ihe he
leaguered cities. thus countering labors
1 first major blow and virtually removing
the danger OF starvation. London.
was estimated by officials, Is receiving
between so and 100 per cent. Of The nor
mai amount " principal fOOdstufs from
] the outside districts. motor lorrie.
I providing the mode OF transportation
The government hoped today 10 repeal
yesterdays venture when the FIRST vol
unleer food train reached London from
The east coast. loaded with fish.
Thus far lt has hardly been necessary
10 draw upon reserve stocks. lncom-
Ing meat and flour supplies are nearly
normal Vegetables today were being
received In unusual quantities. the mild
supply was 30 per cent. OF normal and
eggs p per cent
Evening journal., 1919-09-30
COP. c. OF BETHLEHEM
MEN AT WORK TODAY

SOUTH BETHLEHEM, Pa. Sept. 81
United Press. The Bethlehem steel
plant was operating today with only
slightly reduced forces. Unofficial cssi-
mates placed the number OF workers
on the job today at 90 per cent.
There was no picketing and the OH.
GERS on strike duty had comparatively
little to DO only one arrest has been
made since the walkout was ordered.
Many Of the workers who remained
away from the mills on Monday were
back at their places today. The word
had been passed that all those who
failed TO report today wodld be strick-
en- from the payroll. The drop forgeFs.
il Is said. have decided 10 go back
The steel workers who are on strke
plan to meet tonight in Allentown. the
Bethlehem police having prohibited
them from assembling in that city.
Evening journal., 1919-09-30
MONTGOMERY QUIET AFTER
TWO NEGROES ARE LYNCHED

lsnch the two Negroes lie suggested
that they be sent to Wetumpka prison
by automobile for safekeeping. The
Governor told the man he would follow
his advice and ordered the Negroes
removal. The lynching occurred with
in an hour afterwards. Governor Kilby
had not made a statement concerning
the matter early today
J. B. Barbaree. Montgomery police
man, and John Temple, Negro. fought
a duel which resulted in the death OF
both Of them shortly after II O'Clock
Monday night The Negro shot the
officer when called upon 10 halt and
as the policeman fell he fired into the
Negro's body The officer lived an
hour after being shot and the Negro
died two hours later.
According TO information az police
headquarters the officer had arrested
two Negro men and a woman who were
arguing. Temple started TO run and
was ordered to halt. He responded
with bullet. Bert Asbury, the other
Negro escaped. Posses are searching
for him. The woman was jailed
Evening journal., 1919-09-30
ELEMENTS AID IN
SUPPRESS|NCRACE
HATRED IN Omaha
Heavy Rainfall Cools Dis
temper Which Resulted
in Mob Rule
WOOD COMMANDS TROOPS:
MANY WOUNDED MAY DIE

OMAHA, Neb.. Sept. 90 United
Press)-The elements today had aided
the government IN suppressins race
hatred here.
A heavy rainfall last night and this
morning drove civilians and federal
troops alike 20 shelter and cooled the
distemper which resulted IN mob rule
I Sunday night, during which a Negro
was lynched and Mayor Edward p.
Smith narrowly escaped death at the
hands of the infuriated crowds.
Major General Leonard Wood was in
personal charge Of the troops. lie ar
rived early today.
Resumption Of rioting last night was
forecast by scores OF street fights,
which grew in violence late in the ar
ternoon. A serious outbreak was pos
slbly averted by a cloudburst which
drove everyone indoors.
The city continued practically under
martial law today, however Soldiers
wearing shrapnel helmets and with TX
ed bayOnets patrolled the streets and
formed a barrier between the Negro
quarter and the white districts. One
company guarded the blackened ruins
OF the million dollar court house fired
by the mob Sunday night in forcing the
sheriff 10 surrender William Brown, the
Negro accused OF assault on a white
woman.
In addltionNo Mayor Smith, 81 other
persons injured in Sunday nights riot
ing and subsequent fights were under
treatment. It was believed many O<
them will die. Twenty-Five Negroes
removed from the jail on the NTH floor
OF the court house when Brown was
lynched have been taken TO Lincoln for
safekeeping. Negro residents OF the
city, many OF whom were known TO
CONTINUED on page 49,
Evening journal., 1919-09-30
EVENING JOURNAL
WORLD SERIES SERVICE

VIII
the bat play
o
afternoon hen the White and Reds meet in
Journal will furnish
Of take
place play me0aphoned
In addi ditiont therey will be a
ew Journal will
containing the OF the
game play play; also the box
Evening journal., 1919-09-30
DOCTOR '1SEES FIRE"
in JUDGES HOME

Receiving a phone message from DR.,
Linton smith, OF Nc. 9O2 Broome street
at o'clock This morning that the home
Of Judge David 4. Marvel at Ninth and
Broome streets was aflre. the police de-
partment notified the Union Fire Com
pany on the arrival OF the flgemen,
however, no fire was found
An Investigation made by the police
resulted in DR.. Smith saying he must
have been mistaken. although he
thought when he looked from his win
dows that the kitchen Of the Marvel
home was aflre.
Evening journal., 1919-09-30
GARY WILL TELL
EMPLOYERS SIDE

WASHINGTON. Sept. 30. United
Press Members Of the Senate Labor
Committee will go to the Pittsburgh
0eld 10 make a personal Investigation
OF the steel strike situation Friday, II
vote on treaty amendments can be post
boned, Senator Kenyon, chairman, an
nounced today.
WASHINGTON. Sept. 30. United
Press Hope that a settlement OF the
steel strike will be nearer tomorrow,
when Judge Gary viii be questioned by
the senate Labor Committee, was ex-
pressed by Senators today.
, Senator Kenyon. chairman. is expected
/ 10 ask Gary on what grounds he Is VIII
[ ing TO meet the labor leaders.
With a statement OF the employers
side. the senate committee viii set 20
work in an executive session, In an ef-
fort TO arrange an armistice. It was ex-
/ planned.
CHICAGO, Sept. 30 UNITED Press -
The increasing number OF minor out
breaks IN the Chicago steel district to-
day Indicated that the temper or slrlk-
rrrs was rising Three score minor acts
OF violence were reported 20 Gary au-
thorties during the night. In south
Chicago and Indiana Harbor clashes o..
lcurred frequently. Steel company OIL
clals reported plants were opening at
steadily increasing capacity.
The American Sheet and Tinnlate
Company al Gary viii close next week
"fOr repairs" 70 was announced today.
10 was reported that II the strikers do
n0t return 10 work, 70 will remain
closed six months. The company en-
ploys 1000 men.
PITTsBURG. sept. 30 united Pressl-
The great Pittsburg fortresses Of the
steel industry were standing ilr- today
Continued on Page Thirteen.
Evening journal., 1919-09-30
5000 FOR GENTRY'S
WIFE; WANTS MORE

Decision was withheld for one week
by Deputy Judge Finger in Municipal
Court this morning in the case OF
Oliver Gentry. charged with non-sup-
port Of his wife and one child. and the
case was referred TO Court Onlcer Nc
Dannelf for further Investigation. Cen
try was represented by J. Frank Ball.
Mrs. Gentry stated that her husband
has been giving her SIS a week, but she
is unable to live properly on that
amount.
Gentry, Il was shown, has spent more
than 5000 on his family since January
IS.
Evening journal., 1919-09-30
JERSEY FARMERS HUNT
FOR WOMAN'S ASSAILANT

MERCHANTVILLE, n. ], Sept 30
United Press).-A hundred farmers TO-
day began a man hunt in the huge
swamp eight miles east Of here.
Their quarry-a Negro farm hand,
who assaulted Mrs. Motzger, 81. on a
country road yesterday-was believed
to be hiding in the swamp, which he
was seen TO enter shortly after the
crime. A score Of men did police duty
about his hiding place through the
night
Mrs. Matzger, who has i've children,
is expected TO recover.
Evening journal., 1919-09-30
CORPUS CHRISTI
ASKS FOR HELP

Mayor Taylor this morning received
an appeal from CLARK Pease. chairman
Of the relief committee Of Corpus Chris
u, Texas, asking that financial assis-
iance be given that town. The letter
set forth that the recent tidal wave
caused the death OF 1000 or more, made
5G99 destitute and caused money losses
totalling S20.00O.OO0
Evening journal., 1919-09-30
W. c. s. COMMITTEE MEETING.

The Executive Committee of the VIII
mington Community Service will meet
ihis afternoon, in the Office Of George
b. Miller. chairman Of the committee.
Tonight. at the West End Reading
Room, there will beta dance given to
the boys and girls who enjoyed the
privilege this summer OF using the
swimming pools at the two homes Of
Mrs. Coleman dupont in this section.
Evening journal., 1919-09-30
SEE BENEFITS OF
new SCHOOL CODE
Prominent Sussex Coun.
tians Say Opposition to
it Will Dwindle
OLD SCHOOL DEBTS
CAUSE HIGH TAXES

staff Correspondent.
GEORGETOWN, Del Sept 30-"YOu
may quote me as heing unqualifledly
in favor Of the new school law was
Joseph Cahalls answer to the question,
What do you think Of the new school
cOde?"
Mr.. Cahall, formerly secretary OF
State. one Of the leading citizens OF Sus-
sex county, always active in public af-
fairs, lefL-nO doubt OF the sincerity OF
his attitude by the emphasis with
which he asserted his position
1T is being said that % per cent. Of
the people OF Sussex county are against
the new law, Mr. Cahall In your opn-
ion, is that a correct estimator" he was
asked
NO. Il is ridiculous. The first op-
position 10 the new school law was
evidenced when people began 10 receive
their new tax bills. Higher taxes al
Continued on Page Seventeen.)
The Purcst OF Them All-CLOVEB
DAIRY QUALITY MILK.
Evening journal., 1919-09-30
HIS RnNp FORFEITED.

Bond In the case Of William II. CraW-
ford charged with n0n-support. was
forfeited when the defendant failed 20
appear for the hearing Of the case in
Municipal Court this morning. u Is
Understood that Crawford has left the
sily. John +. Henry was his bOndsman.
Evening journal., 1919-09-30
EELL EKnMIAnnER.

Falling from a ladder at No. i07 East
Second street, late yesterday, Nolan
Roberts, aged 30 years, OF No. ia East
Second street, was injured about the
head and legs, lie was treated at the
Delaware Hospital. where he was re-
moved in the police patrol.
Evening journal., 1919-09-30
CO-OPERATV EsTOREs
TO SPREAD OVER u. :.

aIILWAUkEt, sept JO-The co
operative stores system OF the Badger
Cooperative Association IS 10 be ex-
tended throughout the United states.
The stores were first started In Niscon-
sin TO help railroad men TO get cheaper
food.
Evening journal., 1919-09-30
EINE ALTO spEEnER

Edgar Coke, charged in City Court This
morning, with driving a motor vehicle
at an excessive speed. was fined S25 and
costs, by Judge Finger.
Evening journal., 1919-09-30
Nor rNOI-CU LIGHTS on can.

Charles Beckwith, in city Court this
morning. pleaded guilty to a charge OF
iperating a motor vehicle at night with
iut the proper number Of lights. Judge
'inger imposed a fine OF So and costs.
Evening journal., 1919-09-30
81 WFFkJ.Y ron HIS CuuID

George II. stevenson. charged in CT,
Court this morning. with falling 10 con
tribute TO the support Of a minor child
was directed by Judge Finger, to pa,
90 a week.
Evening journal., 1919-09-30
FINE THIS "DRINk- $40.

James Slater. Negro. pleaded guilty
to a charge OF drunkenness. before
Deputy Judge Finger. in Municipal
Court this morning, and was fined $40
and costs.
Evening journal., 1919-09-30
rINE FOIR can spITTERs,

John J. Flynn, James II. Harlan, sam
Nlarkett and Fred Baer were each
ned 80 and costs, by Judge Finger, in
ity Court this morning, for splitting
h a street car.
Evening journal., 1919-09-30
PAYS s5O ron ASSAULT.

Thomas Rubinski, charged with as
sault and battery on Constant podesky
was fined $50 and costs by Judge Fin
ger today.
Evening journal., 1919-09-30
MINE TRouRLE RINcs BELLS.

Trouble on the fire alarm system this
morning caused the Ore house tower
bells 10 strike several rounds.
Evening journal., 1919-09-30
LOST AND FOUND.

oST-A Blue SERGE COAT SATUR-
IL day night. Reward and no questions
asked n returned Kadclif Baking CO.,
Ninth and Poplar Sts sept29-2t.
CONTINUED on Page Twenty-two)
Evening journal., 1919-09-30
ITALY=SLAVA AT WAR=SEEK STRIKE ARMISTICE
MINOROUTBREAKS
IN CHICAGO WHILE
STRIKE WEAKENS

Frequent Clashes in
CaryDisfrict During
Night After NJ ills
Reopen and Workers
Return. Pittsburgh
District Plants Also
Report Gradual Re-
sumption of Cdpac-
ify Output. Foster
SCOTS at Reports of
DeSerfiOns
Evening journal., 1919-09-30
JOURNAL TO GIVE
FREE AIR RIDES
OVER WILMINGTON

GOIdie AerOplane Tours to Take
Passengers Up Daily from Rock
ford Park at SIS Per Flight.
EUenirlg Journal Will Glue With
out Charge, Ride Daily to Per-
SON Who RecOUers Copy of Paper
Containing Coupon
Evening journal., 1919-09-30

The safe. Sensible Drink. GLOVER
DAIRY QUALITY MILK.
Evening journal., 1919-09-30
WEATHER

Partly cloudy tonight; We'd
nesdsy threatening, probably
rain; wind becoming north
and northeast and increasing
by Wednesday morning.
Evening journal., 1919-09-30

PITTsBURG. sept. 30 United Pressl-
The great Pitisburg fortresses Of the
steel industry were standing flr- today
Continued on Page Thirteen.
Evening journal., 1919-09-30

The Purcst or Them All-CLOVEB
DAIRY QUALITY MILK.
Evening journal., 1919-09-30
TopAY,s TEMPERATuRE.
Sun AND TIDE.

Mouth of Christiana.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-03-21

volk, property at Rising san, $40
and other considerations.
John W. Refill and s. Ralph An
drews trading as The Charlestown
Sand and Stone Company to the
Charlestown Sand and Stone Corpor-
alton of Maryland, 100 acres in
Fifth district, $4,000.
Same grantors to same grantees,
a2 acres in Fifth district. $500,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-03-21

Clifton G. Laws and wife to Joshua
Hudson, property at chesapeake
City, $500.
Andrew Meekins and wife tc.
Howard R. Shallcross, lots of land
in Perkinsville, North East, $40 and
other considerations.
3. Eleanor Hunter and George A.
Hunter. her husband. to Nathan
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-03-21
Rising Sun, Maryland
WANTED.

Rags. Bones, Bags, Burlap,
Hides, Iron. Gum and Metals.
Paper cement bags, Magazines,
Papers, Books.
Highest cash prices paid for all
kinds of Junk, Hides. Calf
Skins Furs and Tallow.
JULIUS /. BAER,
Phone 126-X
RISING SUN. MD.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-03-21
Real Estate Transfers Recorded Al,
Clerks Office.

Cameron Brown and Harry Fisher
to John Craig, acre property in
Seventh district. $40 and other con-
siderations.
Rachel s. Mason to Lyman j.
Smith. sA acres in Fifth district,
1915,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-03-21
JOS. S. POGUE, SONS & CO, Phone PA
The wise man makes hay while
the sun shines, but the fool sows
Wild oats by electric light.

Aliho the woman behind the
lroom may not deaw : large salary,
III raises a lot of dust,