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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-10-16
WOMAN SLASHED
ACROSS THROAT
HAPPENED IN MARTINS FERRY
LAST TUESDAY. POLICE LEARN.
ED OF CUTTING YESTERDAY,
husband Said TO Have Attacked Her.
NO Formal Complaint Made.

Police headquarters was Informed
late last night that Mrs. Anna Dietz
was at the home Of her mother. Mrs.
Ed. Lapander, No. 1913 Chapline street,
suffering from wounds inflicted by her
usband, Paul Dietz-
Detectives Edward Mlnard and Eddie
McKown were sent to the house to
make an investigation, and were in
formed that Mrs. Dietz was wounded
by her husband at Martins Ferry on
Tuesday. The woman was sleeping.
and the officers did not disturb her.
but were told that she has cash in
her neck which required six stitches to
close. and an ugly wound in her hand,
sustained by grasping the knife, with
which her husband Is said to have
wounded.
Inquiring as to why no arrests had
been made at Martins Ferry. the offlc-
ers were told that Mrs. Dietz came to
her mothers home after having her
wounds dressed. and that she wanted
her husband arrested. but would have
to 20 back to Martins Ferry to mako
complaint.
Police at Martins Ferry, stated this
morning that they had learned Of the
cutting through n telephone call from
Wheeling, but that they had been told
by the physician who dressed tho
wounds that Mrs. Detz said she was
cut accidentally. The woman. they
say will have to appear in Martins
Ferry and make an affidavit II she
wants her husband arrested. otherwise
he could not be held when she is out Of
the state.
The Wheeling police were told that
Mrs. Dietz and her husband had been
separated. and only recently had been
living together at Martins Ferry.
Until a short time ago, the young
woman worked at Kresge's and 10
cont store.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-10-16
Home Complexion
Peeler Works Wonders

To keep the face, neck. arms and hands
truly beautiful and youthful in appear
ancc. the treatment which seems most
sensible is one which will actually re-
move the skin itself Immediately it be-
gins to age, fade, COarScn or discolur.
The only known treatment which Will do
this aside from painful. expensive sur
giCal operation, is the application of
ordinary mcrcolizcd wax, which is as
harmless as ii is effective.
The wax is put on at night. just as
you apply cold cream. and washed off in
the morning. 1t absorbs the dead and
halfdead surface skin in almost inv!S-
ible flaky particles, a little each day, no
discomfort being experienced. With the
disappearance Of the old cuticlc. the
newer healthier skin underneath grad
ually appears. richly beautiful with the
flush of youth. This mcrcolizcd wax,
you can get at any drug store in original
package, is indeed vcritablc wonder
worker.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-10-16
Doctors Stand Amazed at Power
Of Bon,Opto to Make Weak Eyes
Strong, .According to Or. Lewis
Guaranteed to Strengthen Eyesight 500
In One Weeks Time in Many Instances

Of ever getting glasses Eye troubles
of many descriptions may be wonder
fully benefited by the use OF this pre-
scription. Go to any active drug store
and get bottle Of Bon.Opto tablets:
Drop one Bon-opto'tablet In q fourth OF
With this liquid bathe tho eye. two to
four times daily. You should notice
your eyes clear up perceptibly right
from the start and Inflammation and
redness will quickly disappear. II your
eyes bother you even a little 1t Is your
duty 10 take steps to save them now
before it is too late. Many hopelessly
blind might have saved their sight II
they had cared for their eyes in time.
Note: Another prominent Physician
to whom the above article was submit
ted. said: Yes. the Bon-Opto prescrip-
ton is truly wonderful eye remedy;
known TO eminent eye specialists and
widely prescribed by them. I have used
1t very successfully in my own practice
on patients whose eyes were strained
can highly recommend 1t IN case Of
weak. watery. aching, smarting. Itch
ing. burning eyes. red lids, blurred WIS.,
ion or for eyes inflamed from exposure
TO smoke. sun. dust or wind. 1t Is on?
OF the very few preparations ! fecl
in almost every family" Bon-Opto. re-
f"rrcd TO above. Is not q patent medi.
cine or n secret remedy. It is an ethical
preparation. the formula being printed
on the package. The manufacturers
guarantee it to strengthen eyesight 80
stances or refund the money 1t can
be obtained from any good druggist and
is sold in, this city by the leading drug
gists including c. H Griest d Co.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-10-16
D. A. R. MEETING

Tho Daughters OF the American Revo-
luton met yesterday afternoon at the
auditorium OF the Y. w. c. A. where q
program of great interest was given
Miss Gertrude Garden recited most en-
tertalninSly her overseas experiences
and Miss Anderson presented an entirely
difsernt phase OF the work TO the audi
ence. as her experience in service was
entirely different from that Of Miss
Garden.
Mrs. Graham read an interesting paper
on tho subject Of chapters and officers
Of tho West Virginia Conference and
Mrs. William Ward reviewed the maya
zine Of the chapter.
Tho hostcsscs NJ the. occasion were
Mrs Roy Darby. Mrs. D"h%on. Mrs. FIX
lcy and Miss Clifford. who served tea
10 tho members at the conclusion OF the
program
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-10-16

The greater the necessary FOR saving
the greater Jur opportunity 20 use
The InfalliRancaP WAN Ada
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-10-16
NEUTRAL NATIONS
INVITED TO JOIN

PARIS. Oct. 1.-THE supreme council
today approved the text Of notification
TO be addressed to the neutral powers
which will be asked to Join the league Of
nations, setting forht the conditions
under which they may adhere to the
covenant Of the league.
The council also approved the draft Of
note to be sent to Germany demanding
tho surrender to the allied and associ-
atcd powers Of German ships which were
turned over during the war to companies
in the Netherlands. and which are at
present In German ports. Tho note de-
clares that the sales are void because Of
their irregularity.
Another note to Germany regarding
German representations on the subject
Of the territory Of Memel. on the eastern
Baltic frontier Of Germany. declares
tina: the allies decline to discuss the des-
tiny Of Memel with Germany. which re-
nounced its rights over this territory by
the treaty Of Versailles. Tho solution
of this question. It is said. concerns only
the associated and allied powers.
BUY WAR SAVINGS STAMPS
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-10-16
YOUNG PEOPLES CONFERENCE To
START HERE NEXT WEDNESDAY
INITIAL SESSION IN FIRST PRES
BYTER1AN CHURCH WEDNES-
DAY OF NEXT WEEK
Business Conferences Will Be Conduct
ed Thursday Under the Direction OF
Prominent Sunday School
Association workers.

Plans arc being rapidly completed for
the first Older Boys and Girls Confer
cncr T. hc held in this city. under the
auspices OF tn" Ohio County Sunday
School association. Wednesday and
Thursday Of next Week. and III" event
il being antiCipItcd with unusual inter
est by MI persons Interested in young
people and in Sunday school work.
Tho sessions will hr held IN the FRS:
Presbyterian church and VIII open W")-
ncsday evening with banquet follow
ID by the opening SESSION which iF
Principally preliminary and for the pur-
poses Of crarin%1tiUn.
Tho real business session will be h"ll
Thursday commencing AT 9:+5 Il. NJ, and
continuing throughout the afternoon and
-Nrnins
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-10-16
Record OF Achievement.

Miss Clark, while possibly not so well
known here, is nevertheless young
woman Of great ability and will prove
force among the young people. She has
done some emarkable work in Minneso-
ia and the west and will prove an In
spiration to our girls here. Mr.. Van
Buskirk and Mrs. Jackson are we'll
known as able leaders OF young people
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-10-16
RELEASED ON BAIL
pecial To The IntclliCrnccr:

Special To The IntclliGcnccr:
STEC BENVILLE, O.. Oct. Is
George Green. siXty-two, prominent citi-
zen Of Brilliant, Ohio. arrested on
charge Of first degree murder for the
shaving Of twelve year old Wesley Sc
lick. son Of Martin Sclick, at Brilliant.
Ohio. was released from custody on
bond of twenty-five hundred dollars.
Green Is accused Of shooting at a
crowd of boys who invaded his orchard.
one bullet going through the boys
heart
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-10-16
Prominent workers In Charge.

Tho conference will b" in charge or
Mr.. 4. \. Waite. ass""iut" Sup"rnl"hd-
rnt young peoples division. lntcrnau"H-
al Sunday school association; Miss
Elsie Clark. Of LaGrangc, ILL.,, former
~ Young Peoples Division supcrInt"nd-
cnt, Minneapolis. Mlnn.; Mr.. NJ. Guy
Van HGskirk. Young Peoples Division
Superintendent, West Virginia Sunday
School ASSOCIATION. and Mrs Wllbur
Jackson, YOUNG Peoples Division super
intcndcnt. Ohio. County Sunday School
association.
Messrs. Waite and Van Euskirk VIII
be the leaders Of tho boys conference
and Miss Clark and Mrs. jackson viii
have charge Of tho girls. Mr.. Waite
needs no introduction to many NcS:
Viriginians and he Is especially we'll
known TO the boys and girls who have
attended the Lake Geneva Camp con-
fcrcnccs. He is a man Of rare ability
and one whose sympathetic knowledge
Of boy and girl life. makes him leader
who will be gladly heard OF our young
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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-10-16

and their work In conjunction with the
others named will insure the success
Of the conference.
This is strictly young peoples con-
ference and older people will not be
permitted to take any part. Delegates
from all Sunday schools will be present
and great time is being anticipated.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-10-16
STUDY FIRE PREVENTION.
.iaI To Tho IntelliCencer:

Special To Tho Intelligencer:
CLARKSBURG, w. Va, Oct. IS
Plans for the inclusion OF a course OF
study in fire prevention measures in the
local public schools were completed
here today by John $. Koran Of Charles
ton. state fire marshal. and local school
authorities with the sanction Of the
state department OF schools. 1t has
hcnn arranged to have two classes
weekly throughout the school year
Mr.. Koran believes greater results can
be obtained through public school in
struction than In any other manner.
BUY WAR SAVINGS STAMPS
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-10-15
QUICK ACTION ON
DEMAND FOR NEW
REPORT PLANNED

Washington. October 14.-vuick ac-
tion by Congress on a resolution or
dering the agriculture department 10
issue a new cotton report on Novem-
Der 2, showing the crop condition as
of October rs. was promised today by
House leaders.
Representative Byrnes. South Caro-
lima author of the resolution, an
nounced tonight that he expected to
obtain House consideration Thursday
under an unanimous agreement. Such
action today was delayed by other leg
islation holding the right of way as
unfinished business and tomorrow a
previous order of business will SINH
larly prevent action.
Favorable recommendation on adop-
ton of the resolution was given unAni-
mously today by the House agriculture
committee after southern congress-
men had urged immediate action as
necessary so that the true crop con-
dition" may be made known this year
for the financial benefit of the cot
ton planter
Failure of the government report, is
sued almost two weeks ago, to recog-
nize abandonment of fields was blamed
by Mr. Byrnes as causing an esti-
mated yield of more than 100000
bales this year, The departments
estimated production. he and others as
serted, was 'extravagantly" high.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-10-15
LOCAL AIRMEN TO
FORM ORGANIZATION
Former Ayiators Seek to Establish
United States Flying Field in
Birmingham

According to advices received recent
ly from Lieut.. Col H A. Dargue, air
service officer of the southeastern de-
partment, by E. w. Stanford, former
aviator. now in the reserve corps, the
director of aeronautics al Washington
is making a strong effort to induce
the government to establish flying
fields at all large cities where there
are enough former airmen. and where
there is enough interest shown in the
movement. in order that the pilots may
keep continually in practice.
Mr.. Stanford has already gotten IN
communica ton with Colonel Dargue,
askinf. for further information on this
subject, and has promised to submit to
the southeastern department report
on the Birmingham district at an early
date.
To this end. all former air men arc
requested to be present at a meeting
to be held in the lounge room of the
Civic association. twenty-third floor Of
the Jefferson County Bank building at
8 o'clock on Friday night of this week
Colonel Dargue is of the opinion that
these fields will, at some later date
be authorized. but states that the
chances of getting these fields will be
measured only by the amount of inter
est shown by the men in the various
cities. so let all avfators in Birm ing
ham and vicinity who can possibly
do So attend this meeting.
Birmingham is one of the few large
cities whose airmen have not FORMED
an organization. and plans for this will
also be discussed at this meeting
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-10-15
BESSEMER NEWS

Bessemer. October 14-(Special.)-The
last quarterly conference of the First
Methodist church for the conference year
was held at the church Monday evening
with Rev. George Boyd, presiding elder
of the Bessemer district, presiding. The
year that is drawing to a close has been
one of the most successful in the history
OF the church under the pastorate of Rev.
l.. +. Stansell The financial showing is
considered remarkable with $4,000 in cash
having been paid on the church building
and $4,000 subscribed to the centenary
fund. in addition to the regular collec-
lions of the church
Among the things accomplished by the
church during the year was the liquida-
ton of the debt on the church building
and the dedication of the church. An
other incident in connection with the rec
ord of the year was the fact the board
of stewards was the first in the north
Alabama conference to pledge themselves
to 1.-THE.
The largest number of additions to the
church have been noted during the year,
Al members having been taken into the
church at one ceremony. At the session
Monday evening the former members of
the board of stewards were reelected
with the addition of Ray Tillman and
Cliff Bradley, who were elected members
at the meeting. f. b. Buck is chairman
of the board; Jim Ronaldson secretary,
and B. c. Jones, treasurer.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-10-15
YOU NEVER CAN
TAME A WILDCAT
MIR. Dodson Warns Against Use
of Treacherous, Dangerous
Calomel.

Calomel sa1vates! It's mercury. Calomel
acts like dynamite sluggish liver. When
calomel comes into contact with sour bile it
crashes into it, causing crampine and nau-
sea-
If you feel bilious, headaehy, constipated
and all knocked out. just go to your druggist
and get bottle of Dodson's Liver ToneSfor
a few cents which is a harmless vegetable
substitute for dangerous calomel. Take a
spoonful and if it doesn't start your liver
and straighten you up better and quicker
than nasty calomel and without making you
sick, you just go back and get your money.
If you take calomel today you'll be sick
and nauseated tomorrow besides, it may
salivate you, while if you take Dodson's
Liver Tone you will wake up feeling great.
full of ambition and ready for work or play.
It's Harmless, pleasant and safe to give to
children; they like it.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-10-15
OLD NEWSPAPER

A newspaper 119 years old is on exhibit
ton in the window of local druggist,
the paper having been published January
4. 1900 This remarkable edition of a
newspaper is the property of T. Bryan
Waller. and formerly belonged to his
father who does not remember how it
came into his possession.
"The Ulster County Gazette, published
at Kingston by Samuel FTeer and Son.
is the name of the publication, which
was evidently a monthly paper, as it con-
tains an account of the death of George
Washington, which occurred on Decem-
Der IA, 1893, about three weeks previously.
An obituary of George Washington
with the list of pallbearers and the line
of march of the procession are given
prominent space in the paper. The adj
VertsementS are unique one of which
reads: THE one-half of a sawmil for
sale. Also one stout. active, healthy ne
gro wench." The paper is being pre-
served between glass and has the marks
of age, being almost brown, with many
perforations from the fragile condition
caused by age.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-10-15
ROAD REPAIRS

A number of citizens from various sec
lions of the Bessemer district appeared
before the board of revenue at the meet
ing held at the office in Bessemer Tues
day morning in interest of the roads in
their respective vicinities. Citizens from
the Piney Woods section, and also from
the Pleasant Hill vicinity, were promised
that roads would be repaired
Reeders Hill will be improved at once
by order of the board, and Sam Wallace
was instructed to report on the road be-
tween Morgan and Bessemer, and to have
all necessary improvements made. Reso-
lutions were passed by th< members Of
the board to meet at Bessemer the sec
ond Tuesday of each month. The mem
bers of the board present were Jerry
Gwin, RUFF Bivens, DIR. J. B. Vines and
T. w. Huey
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-10-15
AMERICAN LEGION SMOKER

All arrangements have been completed
for the smoker to be given by the Worth
Lewis post of the American legion Fri
day evening, The smoker will be given
at the Moose hall, on Second avenue and
Nineteenth street, and Col William P.
Screws and Chaplain f. P. Smith have
been invited to be present to speak,
Other prominent military men will also
be present, and it is expected to enter
tain several hundred soldiers Smokes
and refreshments will be furnished, and
all returned soldiers are urged to attend.
The smoker is given in interest Of the
membership drive, and the committee in
charge are Capt. Lacey Edmundson, Dr..
William Waldrop and Roy Ling.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-10-15
APPOINTMENT DELAYED

Montgomery, October 14-(SpeciaL)
Appointment of a tax collector for Coffee
county will be delayed until sometime
Wednesday,. The appointment was to
have been made on Tuesday, following
the conference a delegation or Enterprise
had been granted at the governors Of
flee. Governor Kilby will not arrive in
Montgomery from his annual vacation
until Wednesday, and at that time he
will look over the Endorsements given
the various applicants
A large delegation from Enterprise
called on w. A. Darden, private secre-
tary to the governor, on Tuesday in be-
half of J. O. Snellgrove, applicant for
the office, to succeed J. NJ. Folsom. de-
ceased.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-10-15
STOMACH ON
A STRIKE
"Pape's Diapepsin" puts
Sour, Classy, Acid Stomachs
in ordefat once
.-...-.-.~.-...~.-....--..-.-.-.-..-s-...s-.

Wonder what upset your stomach---which
portion of the food did the damsge-do you
Well. don't bother. If your. stomach is in a
revolt; if sick. gassy and upset, and what
you just ate has fermented and turned sour
head dizzy and aches; belch gases and acids
and eructate undigested food-just eat a
tablet two of Pape's Diapepsin to help
neutralize acidity and in five minutes you
wonder what became of the indigestion and
distress.
If your stomach doesn't take care of your
liberal limit without rebellion; if your food
is damage instead of help, remember
the quickest. surest, most harmless antacid
is Papes Diapepsin, which costs so little at
drug stores
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-10-15
NEW CARS AUTHORIZED

Montgomery. October n.-(Special)
Expenditure of approxim ately $4,000 for
new street cars and equipment blythe
Montgomery Traction company has been
authorized by Judge Menry D. Clayton
of the United States court of Montgom-
cry, following the fling of a request for
such authority by Ray Rushton, receiv-
er. The corporation has been in the
hands of receiver for more than a
year.
Mr.. Rushton will purchase 10 new cars
all being operated by one man to each
car They have already been ordered
and will arrive during the next two
months.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-10-15
LUNCH ROOM ABANDONED

Furnishing a lunch room at the Clar-
endon avenue school was abandoned for
the present by decision of the Parent
Teachers association Of the school Tues
day on account of no suitable room being
available at present for use as a lunch
room. Many important matters were dis
cussed at the meeting that will prove of
benefit to the school when put into exc
cution.
The school grounds, which recently had
a retaining wall built around them from
two sides, is being filled in and steps
will be taken to beautify the grounds
when the work is completed. Regular
monthly meeting will be held the second
Tuesday in each month and the parents
and teachers will accomplish a great deal
during the present school term toward
lettering the school. A Hallowee en- en-
tertainment will be given at some date
just previous to Halloween for the bene-
fit of the association
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-10-15
THE BIRMINGHAM AGERERALD WEDNESDAY OCTOBER IS 1919

Montgomery, secretary. and Mrs. Harry
Massey was re- elected treasurer. Plans
were also made for entertaining all OF
the circles at a general meeting to be
held al the church next Tuesday after
noon. The form of entertainment will
likely be changed from that of previous
meetings.
Circle NO. also elected officers at a
meeting held at the residence of Mrs.
A. d. Sturdivant. Mrs. Lacey Edmund
son was elected president; Mrs. George
Hall, vice president; Mrs. oscar Harmer
secretary and treasurer Mrs. Sturdivant
served delicious salad course The
next meeting will be held with Mrs Rob
ert Childers.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-10-15
TUESDAY BRIDGE CLUB

Mrs Edwina Falkner delightfully."- en-
tertained the members of the Tuesday
Bridge club at the residence of Mrs. s.
r, Grout, in the Orlean apartments. on
Tuesday afternoon at o'clock. There
were two tables of bridge, and the at
tractive apartment of Mrs Grout was
decorated with Halloween fancies. The
prizes were awarded to Mrs. Joe Little
and Mrs Red Harris and both We're lace
handkerchiefs Delicious refreshments in
two courses, consisting of oyster patties,
potato chips. celery and coffee, followed
by a CONNECTION. Those present We're
~ follows. Mrs. J. G. Wilson, Mrs. Ster
ling Floyd. Mrs Zelna Berkowitz. Mrs.
J. A. Little Mrs. Red Harris, Mrs Ben
Heinberg, Mrs :. T.. Grout and Miss
BerneV Ciilen
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-10-15
COAL AT 81 A TON

Montgomery, Octoger 14-(SpeciaL)
Consumers of coal in Montgomery are
paying only 81 per ton for it. The govern
ment has ordered the sale of 1900 tons OF
good grade coal, located at Camp Sheri-
dan, for the small cost of 81 per ton
and on Tuesday there was rush for the
coal bin at the old army camp. Army
officers Tuesday corrected the report
that only one ton would be sold to a
person. The coal may be purchased in
any quantity of a ton or more.