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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-11
Dress Up Your I Home!

Go over each room now and de-
eide what it needs. How coat Of
white enamel and a new Delft de-
sign linoleum would transform
that dusky bathroom!
Those new rugs call for treat
ment in mahogany. That oak
trim" never did get on we'll with
the Sheraton.
And what's a sun parlor with
out cretonnes! Cretonnes, Of
course! We couldn't get through
the summer without cretonnes,
and the designs this year are per-
fectly bewitching!
Be sure to see all the new
decorating wrinkles Take one
of Richmond's interior decorators
into your confidence. Have HIM
give your home the once over, all
over. 1t may be he will say moth
ing needed" but you'd better have
HIM say it.
1t is marvellous what the ex-
perts searching eye will find
how touch here and there will
impart distinction and charm to
any room.
No home can attain it's full pos
sibilities of attractiveness without
the professional decorators magic
touch.
TO find the good ones a.x
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-11
Today and Tonight
in Richmond

Secretary Cnrter Glass speaks Mt
city Auditorium mt y.
Times dispatch Food Show opens
at Blues ArmOry ut - md con-
tlnucs until 10. lectures by Mrs.
Wilson Mt 2:30 mud $500.
Miss Mnbrl Brown meets clnks I'm
current events I'm auditorium of
WOmnn's Club ut II; 80.
School children of city pnrnde for
Victory Liberty IOnn mt ..
NirSfnin Association of Colleges
and schools for Girls holds morning
session mt Jefferson Hotel Mt 10, and
afternoon session In Professional
Womun's building from 3:SO to :.
Minstrel show mt Robert Fulton
school for benefit of building fund
OF ApOstoiic Church Mt *.
Dencht cnrd pnriy, 2222 Monu-
mcnt Avenue, Mt =.
Informal reception to delegates 10
NirEfnin Association of Colleges
md schools for Girls, Professional
WOmnn's Building, 2 to q.
Acndemy-"Iinvc Heart" $40.
I.yric-Naudeviilcn mud pictures, 3,
1890 md %.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-11

Time has finally broken the
back of the Enemy Winter!
Springs here. We snap our
fingers at past troubles and take
stock of the pleasanter days to
come.
Last years spring "duds" are
brought out-new ones ordered.
We give ourselves the "once over"
And if we are wise, we give our
home the "once over" ga hard
winter for me-" it would say if it
could. 1 have that new-clothes,
spruced-up yearning as we'll as
you. I, too, need the "once-over.
You know how it is. You're
mighty glad to pension that old
coat, to give that veteran hat a
needed rest. after two or three sea-
sons hard service.
It's that way with homes. You
get tired Of looking at the same
walls and decorations day after
day, year after year. particularly
when they're drab and rusty, and
Notwithstanding - as they're
apt to be about this time Of year.
Dress up your home! There
couldn't be a better time. Plenty
of help is available, the stores
are full of new and beautiful home
fittings, and this weather is ideal
for doing the work!
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-11
BRAME DECLARES REVENUE
OFFICERS WITHIN RIGHTS
Reports IN to COfin-0penfng r.pfsode
That Agents Acted with
Entire I'rOpriefy.

Samuel r. Bramc. United States in
ternal revenue inspector, who went to
Roanoke TO investigate the action of
revenue officers who recently opened a
coffin at the station In that CITY in
search for liquor, declares that these
officers were within the law when they
took this action. Mr.. Brame's state
mcnt follows:
II have carefully investigated the
casket Incident in the city of Roanoke.
and find that the officers acted upon
reasonable belief. with full legal au-
thority and with perfect decency and
propriety. am reporting the facts
10 the Comm ;ssioner OF Internal Reve-
nue. ia Washington. who will doubtless
make n statement"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-11
CLAIMS PERSONAL INJURY
Law and Equity Court Hears Damage
Suit Against Electric Power
COmpnny,

In the Law and Equity Court yester-
DAY trial was started in the case OF
W. a. Hutchinson against the Virginia
railway and Power Company. This is
a suit in which the plaintin claims
$1,000 damages for alleged personal in
juries.
In the same court a verdict for ST.
4o9: 10 was rendered in favor Of the
plaintlt in the suit of Signourey &.
Pardon against the Adams Express
Company. This suit was brought to
recover on account of loss sustained
by delay in delivering a shipment Of
eggs.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-11
Constwisc Craft In bootleg Trade.

by INSSDCldtcN TfeSS.I
SAVANNAH. GA. April lO.-Chief Of
Police Woods today filed with the
Mayor report indicating that nearly
300 quarts of liquor were seized by
the local police coastwisc vessels
here during the month of March The
with the railroad administration alIer-
ing that vessels operated by the adj
ministration were bringing liquor TO
Savannah from Eastern ports
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-11
MOVES TO IMPRISON DEBs
SOltcitor-GencraI King Takes Ncces-
anry steps Ia Execute Judge
ment of Court.

WASHINGTON. April 10.-Stcps to-
ward enforcing the ten years impris-
0ninent term imposed upon Eugene "
Debs, Socialist leader. for violating
the espionage act. were taken today by
the government
Upon the request OF Solicitor General
kinS: the supreme Court, which on
March 0 affirmed Debs' conviction. is
sued its mandate in the case. and IL Will
DE sent at once 70 the Federal district
attorney for tho Northern District OF
Ohio.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-11
KEEPS PURITY SQUAD HERE
Chief Sherry Refuses Request of De-
partmeut of Justice to
Use His Men.

Chief Sherry refused yesterday to
grant Patrolmen Anthony, Doeppe and
Niesz permission to leave Richmond
TO aid Department OF Justice Opera
'tives In a cleanup OF nearby town.
The request was made by Captain W.
r, Peters, OF the Purity Department.
OF the Department OF Justice. through
an operative here.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-11
DEATHS IN VIRGINIA
4 Garland nInckuelI.

kENBRIDGE, April lO.-J. Garland
BLACK aged sixty years. long prom
|of Luncnburg County. died here this
morning. He is survived By his widow
and the following children: J. clyde,
~ 81. G. a. secretary in France; Lieu
tenant Bertram. medical officer aboard
the Transport Powhatan; Captain Her
ant Cralle Il. Raymond. Cecil Malcolm
and Misses LESSEE. Mamie and Opie. Of
|Kepbridge.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-11
Revoke Testing Notifications.
tBy Assoc!ated Pres. ]

WASHING TON. April 10.--Modifica-
tons of rules from inspection and test
ing of locomotives which were allowed
during the war because of the trans
portation and labor situations were re-
vokcd today b. the Interstate Com
mcrce Commiss ion. effective May !.
with few exceptions. which II was
found could be maintained perma-
nently
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-11
Camp Crane Is Closed.
Il,- 4 Ggn~IataI DrnaS

ALLENTOWN, PA. April 1o-Camp
Crane. army ambulance service train
ing camp. was officially closed today
by Camp Commander Lieutenant Colo :
mel Richard T. Slice. The camp was
opened in May, 1917. and 5000 officers.
ing here.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-11
The Weather
FURNISHED by U. s. Weather Bureau,
Forecast: virginia

Forecast: Virginia
Rain Friday. colder
west portion; Saturday
fair. colder.
North Carol in n -
Showers Friday. colder
west portion; Saturday
probably fair. colder
east portion.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-11
Adjusting Dcprcdntions CInim,.

BY Associated Press
WASHINGTON. April 10.--Rcspond-
ing to resolution adopted before the
Senate adjourned, Acting Secretary of
state Phillips, in communication sent
TO Vice President Marshall today, adj :
rised the Senate that steps look ing to
the adjustment of claims Of American
citizens growing out of Mexican depre-
iations arc being taken by the State
Department..
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-11
Unnued steel Orders Fall on.

JBy Associated Pressl
NEW YORK, April 10.-Unhlled or
ders OF the United States Steel Corpo-
ration on March 81 were 5.4So.572 tons,
according TO the corporations monthly
statement issued today. This is a de-
crease of 5S0,215 tons compared with
the orders on February IS. The corpo-
"a atoms untitled orders have decreased
every month since October 81, 1918,
when they stood at S.353,2o3 tons.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-11
PhIlIp Hrcnt.
WINCH

WINCH ESTER. April lo.-Philtp
Brent. aged seventy-eight. who served
in the Union Cavalry during the four
a soldier in the regular army for TWEEN
ty-fve years. fought Indians on the
Western plains. was the first colorcd
veteran TO be buried in the National
Cemetery here. his funeral taking place
Yesterday afternoon.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-11
John w. Curry.

HARRISONBURG. April 1o.-John W.
Curry dropped dead last night on Court
Square. He was eighty years OF age
and Confederate veteran. He is sur
vived by A wife and one son. who
live In California
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-11
URGE FREIGHT REDUCTIONS
state, Municipal md County officials
Want it0nd Materials Given
Lower Hates.
Ipy AssocIated press.1

WASHINGTON. April iO.-A proposal
that freiSht rates on crushed stone.
gravel. sanl and other road materials
signed to state. municipal or county
governments. was laid before Director
General Hines today by his stan. and
announcement of Il decision Is expect
ed tomorrow. Thousands OF letters
urging such a reduction have been re-
ceired from road contractors, State
CIliI ialS.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-11
Pullman Service to Atlanta and Bir-
minEhnm.

Beginning Sunday, April 10 and
thereafter. Through Pullman Sleeping.
tra in No. lO. instead of $3.50. as n,
present. and arrive Atlanta 1905 noon
tC.TD, one hour earlier than at pres
cnt; arriving Birmingham 6:35 =. NJ
ADV.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-11
Important Changes in Train
Service to the South
Via Southern Railroad

Trains Nos l3 and 90, now operated
between Richmond and Danville. will
be discontinued with last train No. IL
leaving Richmond Saturday. April -,
and with last train No. 20, leaving Dan
VILE Sunday, April %.
Effective with first train leaving
Danville Monday morning, April IA,
train No. Il will be held at Danville
until $50 a. NJ. getting connection
from No. 13s. and will run proportion
ately later than on present schedule.
making all local stops now made BIZ
No. 90, and arrive Richmond 7:lO a. NJ.
Richmond Sunday. April Is. No. 10 Will
leave Richmond 3:i5 p. NJ. as at pres
ent. stopping al kcysvii!e 2o minutes
for. supper, and arrive Danville $40
+. NJ, instead of ?:2o. as at present
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-11
David Will,

HARRISONBuRG. April 1o.-News
was received in Broadway yesterday
of the death in Pinton, Iowa. of David
Will, former resident of this county.
He was seventy-twO years old.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-11
Local R.IinfnJl.

Rainfall last twelve hours Eo,,
Rainfall last twenty four hours - - ~
Deficiency since March | rs
Deficiency since January 81
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-11
To Have Good
Health You Must
Have Pure Blood
Rheumatism, Govt and Similar
Diseases are Caused by
Bad Blood.
Drive Out the Impurities. Pu.
rify the Blood. Take Pre-.
scriptiOn C.2223.

When you suffer the agony and torture of
rheumatism. govt. lumbago. lame back. or
similar diseases. YOU of course want relief
and want IT quick Iiniments poultices
and dope will sometimes stop the pain for
few minutes-but the pam comes BACK
sometimes worse than before.
To get real and permanent relief you must
On 10 the scat Of the trouble-use an inter
nal prescription that is reliable. one that
not only drives out the impurities that cause
the disease and suffering. but enriches the
blood.
originally prepared, used and recommended
NV a successful doctor. 1t not only eradi-
Gates the poisons. but builds up and enriches
the blood. II has relieved thousands and
should relieve YOU
DO this Go TO your druggist today. Buy
n large $3.50 bottle OF Prescription C-2223.
Take at least two bottles according TO direc-
tons and then IL you are not satisfied with
tho benefits received. return tho empty bot
ties to your druggist and he will give you
YOUR money back Write C-2223 Labora-
tories. Memphis. Tenn. for literature.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-11
Cs1@OG
Local Temperature Yestcrdo y

IL noon temperature Sc
3 T. ~. temperature. ...,...... -
T. NJ. temperature. ............. "a
u $500. ''ilpcrature 10 y. M...... ~
;;ilhiih UNI temperature to 5 L. NJ. 81
Mean temperature yesterday ..... ~
Norman lcfnpera ture for this date *
ESccss yesterday -
Excess since Ma ch - az
i-"r'HH HIht' JahuafE l...-.. ........... lgI
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-11

Local Observations at 3 +. NJ Yesterday
temperature. 20; humidity, 81 wind Il, :
Iect3n. southeast; wind velocity. e miles
weather. cloudy.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-11
CLAIMS o., AMERICANS
ON mexico UNSETTLED
|otate Department Reports No Prog.
rcss In Two Years in
Negotiations.
QUOTE cARRANzA's. DECREE
huicr Would Have All Gases In
vcstigated and Decided by His Citi-
zcns and Deputies Referred to
Board Composed OF McXicans.

WASHINGTON. April 1o.-Negotia-
lions between the United States and
Mexico for tho settlement of claims by
Americans for loss Of life and property
In the bandit raids are In practically
the same condition as they were two
years ago. the State Department re-
ported today. The claims filed aggre-.
gate 100000. 900. and there arc other
claims not filed which total 100000
|oOo
The report from the State Depart
.nent was sent to the Vice President TO
he delivered to the Senate in response
Ito n Senate resolution passed February
Of this year. asking for Information
ms TO what is being done by inns gov
.ernment toward settling the claims.
Quotes Cnrrnnzn Decree.
Acting Secretary Phillips. in trans
Uniting the report says that the ne
4gotiations now being conducted are
based upon the Carranza decree of No
venber "a. 1917. which proposed that
the claims be settled by a commission
composed entirely of Mexicans.
State Department refers in the note TO
the Senate contains SO many unusual
and extraordinary features that IT Is
doubtful II the United States would
over be willing to agree TO it. 1t pro-
vides, for instance. that the claims
shall be adjusted by a commission OF
.CltlZenS OF tue heAlCdl itpuOiiS
Iand that after such claims have been
fhled the claimants shall forfeit all
right To Initiate proceedings in the
courts of the United States or Mexico
TO enforce collection on the claims. The
only appea! provided by the Carranza
decree is to "A board OF arbitration.
which is to be similarly composed OF
Me&icans only.
Three Glasses OF Chains.
The decree also provides that only
three classes of claims shall be con-
Isidercd b. the commission, as follows:
/ !. Those based on damages caused
! by revolutionary forces or recognized
as such by the legitimate governments
which have been csta blished in the re-
public upon the triumph Of the rcspec-
hive revolutions.
2. Claims for damages caused by the
forces of the said governments in the
performance of their duties and during
1.-The struggle against the rebels.
g. Claims arising from operations OF
the so-cailcd Federal army up to the
3time of its dissolution
Stock companies organized under the
| laws OF Mexico would be considered
as Mexican and, therefore. entitled TO
no claim for damages. even though all
| the stock might be owned by Ameri-
cans either resident or nonresident in
Mexico.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-15
"CHARLEY'S AUNT"
FASCINATING COMEDY


The announcement of the prospective
visit Of crerybody's favoritc, 'Charlcys
Aunt" to the Court Wednesday. Fcbru-
AIRY 10. should be the means of crowd
ing that playhouse to its limit when
this rollicking comedy comes TO town
"Charleys Aunt" Is }aughabie tale
with music, and an ingrsltiating cxposl-
ton OF the amazing and amusing adven-
lures OF three Harvard college boys on
the day Of their graduation. "charlcy's
Aunt" has had a rare record. For years
1t has played continuously from coast 10
coast. and everywhere greeted with
large audiences who invariably scream
with laughter at its ridiculous sltua-
lions and innumcrable surprises. Char:
ley's Aunt" is one of those wonderful
successes that improve with age and,
like the famous brook, will probably run
on forever. There will be a bargain
matinee. Seats on sale Monday.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-15
Eddie RiCkenbaCker
HOnOrGd With Award
OF the D. s. Cross

TIL" commander in chief in the name
Of the President. has awarded the dis
tinguiShvd service cross to the following
officers. and soldiers for the acts Of eS-
traordinar,. hcroiSm described after
their names:
Capt. EDWARD V. EICkENBACKER,
Air Service: 94th Acrn Squadron. For
tho following act of extraordinary hero
ism in action n"ar Billy. France. Sen
irnibcr -. .1?lH. capt. Rickcnbackcr is
awarded an additional bar 10 be worn on
th,, diStinEu ish cd -Srrvicc cross awarded
him ctohcr l6. 1918. While on volunteer
patrol over tho lines. Capt. Rickcnbackcr
attacked seven enemy planes Give type
Fokkcr. two type HalhcrstadO. niSrc-
gartiinS the odds against him he dirrd
on them and shat down one of tho FOX
kcrs out Of control. He then attacked
on. If tho ITnlhcrstadtS and sent it down
also. Home address. Mrs. William Rick
cnhackcr. 1894 East Livingstone avenue
Columbus, Ohio.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-15
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! THE THEATRES !
DIXON : BIC
REVUE HERE
ON MONDAY

A show Of ideas. surprises. innoVa-
tons and novelties may be APPLY applied
TO the Big Revue. which will be present.
ed by the Henry p. Dixon Producing
company at the Court theatre commence
ing Monday matinee. February II. for
two days. Combining drama, ourlesque,
farce, musical comedy and opera capital
ly and deity blended into high class
entertainment, this attraction comes as
near to being the newest thing in tho
field Of modern amusement as anything
offered hereabouts in recent years. The
cast Of 30 contains 16 pretty. stunningly
and rcspcndcntly gowncd young wo-
men. Then there Is Harry (1lickey)
Lavan, diminutirc comedian who has
already won his spurs as Americas
foremost funmalicr and gloom destroy
er: Claire Dcvinc, one of the most beau
tiful and gifted prima donnas in bur
1csquc: Helen Stunrt. 1.-The original
laughing drunk; Nellie Greenwood. a
pert vvacious and irresistible soubrctte
William Gross, direct from successful
Broadway hits; Lefty Bollcs and Bob
Nelson. n popular stock leading man and
matinee idol. The Revue which is in
two acts and two scenes. is the work OF
Henry p. Dixon. Matinees on both
DAYS.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-15
DRAFT BOARD
FILES RECORD OF
ITS ACTIVITIES

The city draft board. complying with
orders from the government at Wash
ington, yesterday fled in the clerk OF
county clerks office bound record OF
the services of officers and enlisted men
in the war of 1917. which Is the official
way of calling our late unpleasantncss
with Germany.
The volume is prefaccd by the names
Of the members of tho hoard and oil as
sis,ants since the body was organized.
Tho book contains the names OF 11.bQn
registrants and OF all men indicted into
the military service by the board. gives
their ages, etc, and what military camps
sent 10.
The record is now pubic property
and. can be seen by anybody desiring to
do so at Clerk Wells office.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-15

Vogber. for garage, 3131 Chapline street.
to cost $500, to be built by V. S. Tethey:
Sofn Zorn, for two additional rooms,
1909 Chaplinc street, TO cost $1,000, by
J. ". Beiz Sons company: Central Glass
company, Fifteenth and McColioch
streets. for stock bins to cost $500 by
J. W. Beltz Sons company: st. Alphon-
sas church .S111 Market street. for dec
orations to cost 1890. by J. w. Bcltz
Sons company; George S. Fceny COM,
pany. for offices at 1872 Main street.
TO cost 5000. by J. W. Ecltz Sons COM
pany: Mrs. Anna GoIlIIer for repairs NJ
81 Alley 20, to cost $f0 by J. w. Bcltz
Sons company: W. a. Wilson & Sons.
for unloading platform in the rear OF
1909 Main street, 10 cost $500, by j. w.
Bcltz Sons company: Mrs. GcurS"
Gather for bath room ut Al Seven
tccnth street. TO cost $500 by j. w.
Beltz Sons company:,; Mrs. James Me-
Cam. for repairs to To- Main street. 10
cost S45. by J. W. Be1tz Sons company.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-15
RIVER NEWS

The river showed no change yesterday
q. o. m. at the wharf for the last "A
hours. the stage being three feet eight
inches and stationary, and the marks at
,ae foot Of McMechen dam showed four
feet nine inches and stationary. Slight
rises are reported at some points up the
three rivers, due to the rains Of Thurs
day. and with the addition Of the rains
Of yesterday rivermen are expecting
rise Of a, foot or two.
The Liberty cleared for Parkersourg
at l o'clock yesterday afternoon with
good trip.
The Helen E. arrived last night from
New Matamoras at $50 o'clock. and will
leave on her return trip today at noon
With a substantial rise in the river.
it Is expected that the General Cro~der
will leave Pittsburgh on Tuesday for
Charleston.
The Liberty VIII be in tomorrow night
from Parkersburg and leave for Nc
Connellsville Monday at noon
The General Wood and General Per
shing, which are laid up at Point Pleas
ant, will enter their respective trades
as soon as water is assured FOR con-
tinuous run
Masters and pilots are notified by the
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-15
RUNAWAY LADS
ARE PICKED UP

Chief of Police Henderson yesterday
morning found two boys on North Main
street. who insisted Tint they were Du;
searching for Gcrmcns, and thereby
saved many "ilua" dcntn ~ the Ga?ds
Of two true AlnericaIS They gave
their names us william Gardner aged ~
and Kenneth Smten. aCd II. both OF
Pitt sburgh They arc hcln6 hold Until
information cnnc2rnir.: them can be ie-
ccivcd from EittSh1rGh authorities.
One boy had mn n"y bank and :S-
calibre revolver and the other had SEINE
shot gun shells and - calibr1 revolt
Yer fully loaded. The h;ys admitted
that they had -Iu away fr3in home md
that their parents did not know "f their
whereabouts,
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-15
GOVERNMENT MAKING
SURVEY OF HIGHWAYS
Number Of Men Have Been In the City
for the Past Few Days Doing over
Road Work.

During the past few days several
highway men connected with the United
states government have been in the
city going over the highways and max
ing arrangements for survey through
out the local district.
Tho work Is carried on for the purpose
If securing Il correct mileage on the
roads leading in and out OF the CITY, ana
every effort is being made to complete
the work in record time. during inc
period OF the war the government hau
n rely almost entirely on the infor1na-
lion furnished through the Blue Book
which was splendid. hut there are many
roads that this book docs not cover. The
National highway is being used as the
trunk line from which all measurements
are made.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-15

L. s. engineers that on account Of in
ability to secure Il keeper at this time
tho light known as Babbs Island in sec
ton is to be- discontinued temporarily
about February y.