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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-12-03
Mike Gibbons to Help
Train Illinois Team

Urbana, ILL.,. Dec. Mike Gibbons Of
st. Paul, arrived at the University Of
Illinois today TO assist Paul Prchn. box
ing and wrestling instructor,
Ths noted middleweiGht. who an
nounccd his retirement from the ring
about . year ago. will spend three days
here giving personal instruction in box
inp 10 students,
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-12-03
GOOD RECORD MADE.

pi,,sburgh. Dec. 1.-The Pennsylvania
Railroad System has passed the bad or
der freight car" goal, set for the coun-
try, BY reducing unserviceable cars from
us per cent on October /. 1918. to So
prr cent on October l. 1920, according
10 AN official statement issued mere 10.
rjrbt Four per cent was the figure set
by the association Of Railroad E1ecu-
lives in the recent national campaign
Tnr more efficient transportation.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-12-03
sEARcH FOR SLAYER,

Ardmorc. OKLA, Dec. 2.-Search con-
tinued tonight for Clara Smith, wanted
in connection with the shooting IF Jake
l.. Hamon, Republican National CON
mittecman fr!m Oklahoma. Rcpor,s
from Kansas city. where Two trunks.
said by the police TO belong TO Mss
Smith. were opened today, showed
nothing that would throw any HEnt on
the whereabouts Of Miss Smith. CodntT
Attorney Russell Brown left today for
an unannounced destination in Texas.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-12-03
TEE FATAL LEAH.

Connelsville, Pa. Dec. John Ro-
man. OF Akron, o.. was arrested at the
Baltimore & Ohio station here to-day on
II charge Of violating the prohibition
law. Authorities said Roman came to
the station to claim a trunk which con-
tanned IS gallons Of moonshine whlsKey.
The trunk, shipped from Akron. drew
attention Of An officer when t sprung
4 leak after one of the bottles il con-
tanned was broken.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-12-03
REORGANIZATION POUND DEAD.

PhilaLrlphia, Dec. II, y. MCNeV'
former member Of the state legislature,
was found dead today in the bathroom
of his home here. Gas. flowing from an
unlighted Jet in the room caused ms
death. 1t Is believed he lighted the
flame. which later was blown out ny
the wind He was 81 years old.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-12-03
POUND DEAD rN HOME

Special Dispatch to The IntelliErnctrr
Ciarksburg. W. Va. Dec. 2.-Mrs'
Prudie II. Wilson. so. died OF heart dis
ga GO sunday hight at her homo in little
cottage at Union Heights, where sho
lived alone. but the fact was not known
until noon today when granddaughter
carried milk To the place: She WAS the
mother Of George Webb. OF Union
HeightS
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-12-03
WILL re THE CITY,s GUEST

Santa Ana, Cal, Dec. 9.-Mrs. r; Z.
Remsberg, sister OF Warren G. HaT-
ding, will be the guest Of the people
Of Santa Ana aboard special train 10
be run 10 her brothers approaching 'r-
auguration az President. according 10
plans being perfected hcro today ry the
Chamber OF Commerce.
About $50 persons are expected 10
make tho trip.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-12-03
WILL BE INDICTED.

pittsburgh, Dec 2.--lndlctments will
bs returned tomorrow ny the federal
grand Jury which investigated alleged
election frauds in the strip" district,
wards in the downtown and Penn avenue
sections. according to announcement 10
night by J. A. Gray a special assistant
attorney general. who conducted the IN
ouirv. The alleged frauds. according to
Mr.. Cray, occurred in the primary cleo
,ion last May,
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-12-03
pAnI1AnHNr MUST ACT.

Geneva. Dec. 2. denmark has noti-
ficd the League of Nations that both
houses Of the Danish parliament must
pass a special bill before Danish troops
can toin the International league army.
The Danish delegation explained. how
ever. that all the polite parties In Den
mark favor the sending of troops 10
tho wilma plebisc!te zone.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-12-03
cpAyArH TO MANAGE SALT LAKE,

Los Angeles. Cal. Dec. 2-Gavvy Cra-
vath manager of the Philadelphia Ma
tionals last season, signed 4 contract
yesterdy to manage the Salt Lake Clty
;ennn IL tho Pacific Coast league during
The 1921 season, il was announced last
night bv President Lane OF the Bees.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-12-03
por1,EvAnp AGAIN SLIDES.

Pittsourgh. Dec. ".-KainfaII caused
sudden movement today Of the Bigelow
Boulevard landslide here. but engineers
In charge said tonight that they did not
believe the situation was serious. The
slide moved at the rate of four inches
an hour today
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-12-03
GIFTS 500 YNE.

Pittsburgh, Dec. .2.--Anthony Grabski.
of Eric, Pa. was fined $500 in. feleral
court here to-day after he had plea ded
no defense to charge Of unlawfully
manufacturing whiskey and having In
his possession an Illicit stin.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-12-03
OHM yrnOILEp
Special D

Special Dispatch to The lntelliGenccr.
East Liverpool. o., Dec. 1.-The en-
r,Ilment OF 2,l02 members in the Fourth
Rod Cross roll was reported by solicitors
at A meeting of the Red Cross chapter
tonight
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-12-03
CHICAGO SEMI-PROS
BAN BARRED PLAYERS

Chicago. Dec. 2.-Ball. players tmph,,
Gated in the recent gambling scancai
and prevented from playing In the oIs
leagues. will not oe signed by the serl'
pro teams Of Chicago. according TO
statements made by scmt-pro managers
today.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-12-03
MUST PAY INCOME
TAX DECEMBER IS

Washington. Dec. 2-The fourth in
stallmenc Of the 1919 income taxes must
b. paid December 10 To avoid penalties,
according 10 a warning given out to-
light BY the Internal Revenue Bureau.
The ten day grace period allowed in for
mer wears was revoked BY the last reve-
RNe act and payments must be in the
offices Of tho revenue collectors by mid
night on the date stated. or the tax is
declared delinquent. the statement said.
BUY WAR SAVING STAMPS
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-12-03
POLICE sEuanANr SLAIN.

Naval. County Meath, Ireland. Dec. .
A sergeant OF the Royal Irish Constabu-
larry was shot and killed to-day. II is
that the bullet that killed him
was fired from a military lorry.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-12-03

BUY WAR SAVING STAMPS
The Washington herald., 1920-07-15
D.nviIIe Nonoscnarian Dies.

Danville. Va, July 14.-Mrs. Fan
ME Friedell, one of Danville's oldest
citizens. has just died here after a
short illness. She was hale and
hearty up until her illness and ex-
pired in her ninety-second year.
The Washington herald., 1920-07-15
TRICOLOR FLIES
ON NBASTILEDAY
French National Holiday
Observed by Officials
In Washington.
MESSAGES EXCHANGED
Graves of French Soldiers
AT Arlington Decorated
By Army Officers.
MESSAGES EXCHANGED

Bastile Day, the July Fourth" of
the French Republic, was observed
in Washington yesterday by tn
exchange of greetings by of1ciais
of the two countries and military
exercises. Throughout the day the
French tri-color few from pubic
and private buildings. including the
White House, and the State, war
and Navy Building.
Secretary of War Baker and
members OF the French Embassy
drove to Arlington in the after
noon and placed wreaths on the
graves of three French officers and
five enlisted men who died in this
country during the war. secretary
Baker was accompanied by MAI
Gen. Peyton c. March, Maj. Cen
James w. McAndrews, Brig. Gems.
William G. Haan, Henry Jervey and
William NJ. Wright: Capt John NJ.
Milliken and Maj. William w. Dick.
Greetings Sent Deschanel.
President Wilson and Gen. Per-
shing sent messages to President
Deschanel, of France, and Field
Marshal Foch. respectively. Presi-
dent Wilson said:
please accept, Mr.. President
for yourself and the great French
people. my sincere and warm fellcl-
tations and best wishes as well as
those of the American people on the
occasion of this national holiday
commemorative of an event which,
like our own declaration OF inde-
pendence, gave notice to the world
that men should no longer be sub
jected to the tyranny and despotism
Of arbitrary powers, but that laws
should be just and equal to all. II
was such sentiments that had pre-
iously moved the French people TO
give not only their sympathy, but
their assistance to the American
colonies struggling for freedom
thus engendering a gratitude which
has descended with increasing FER
vor from generation to generation
of American citizens and which
found its visible expression in the
spectacle of American armies fight
ing with the armies of France for
the rights of man. The ties which
bind the two peoples in fraternal
affection and esteem are, / am con-
fident. Mr.. President, indestructible
and will abide forever"
General Pershing said in part in
his cable to Field Marshal Foch
May France enjoy the peace and
prosperity which she has so richly
earned and which she celebrates to-
day"
Secretary of State Colby also is
sued a statement relative to She
day, suggesting that business
houses and residences display the
French colors during the day as a
tribute to France.
The Washington herald., 1920-07-15
FEDERAL EMPLOYEES
ARRANGE PARADE

Federal employees in the District
will be canvassed today by a COM
mittee from the Joint Conference on
Reclassification for two-cent sub
sCriptionS. The subscriptions will
be used to boost reciassification and
The Reclassificationist," a weekly
publication furthering the interests
of pay revision and the reorganiza-
tion of the government personnel.
The procession. which will go to
every Federal office building in the
city. will be in charge of r. j.
Quinn, editor of The Reclassifica-
ZIONIST" The band of the Bureau of
Engraving and Printing will lead
the parade. The route will lead out
Fifteenth street to the Department
of Justice, to the War Risk Bureau,
the Treasury, the State, War and
Navy Building, and from thence to
the remaining offices.
The Washington herald., 1920-07-15
REPORT FAVORS
TAX REVISION
License Law Changes Pro-
posed by Superintendent
w. H. Coombs.
YEAR SHOWS INCREASE.
Office Collects $40l,l5l
In Fiscal Year Just
Ended.
YEAR SHOWS INCREASE

Revision of personal license tax
laws is asked in a report of Wade
H. Coombs, superintendent Of IL
censes, for the fiscal year ended
June 80, submitted to the Commis-
sioners yesterday.
Coombs said several new busi-
nesses have been created since the
passage of the 1902 law, under
which most of the license taxes are
paid, and recommends that q COM
mittee, consisting of a member OF
the corporation counsers once, a
member Of the police department
and the superintendent of licenses,
be appointed to modernize the law.
The report also says a bill has
been drafted and probably will be
introduced in Congress during the
December session ending the pres
ent system of taxation on automo-
biles, together with the personal
tax. One tax would be based upon
the horsepower of pleasure automo-
biles and another on the tonnage
of solid-tired commercial vehicles.
Coombs asked the creation of
three additional clerkships In his
Office.
The total amount paid In for
licenses during the year was $402,-
151.l0, an increase of s67.77s.57 over
the year 1888.
Practically every business requir-
ing a license showed an increase
during the year. A decrease was
noted, however, in licenses for the
sale and manufacture of alcohol.
and in permits issued to auction
eers, billposters. commission mer-
chants, livery stables and restau-
rants.
Real estate and brokerage nrms
paid s16,7l253, an increase OF s4,-
S55.53 over the previous year.
The Washington herald., 1920-07-15
RETIRED OFFICER
UPHELD BY COURT

Retired naval officers may now be
employed by the Emergency Fleet
Corporation and draw salaries both
from the government and the board
without interference from the
Comptroller of the Treasury, who
ruled recently that no such officer
on the regular navy payroll could
draw a salary for other services
performed for the government in
addition to what he received from
the navy.
The Fleet Corporation, Justice
Bailey in Equity Court ruled yes
terday, in the case of Comdr.
Frank p. Baldwin, u. S. N, re-
tired. who sued for s416 back pay,
Is, as far as such cases are con-
cerned. a private business concern,
and therefore Comdr. Baldwin was
only on one government payroll.
He got a judgment for the amount
he claimed
The Washington herald., 1920-07-15
IF Jap Elephants Can Almost Talk,
Local Zoo Has Been Badly Cheated,
Says Keeper Lewis---and Proues 1t

Just because Washington 10 sup
posed to be an educational center,
don't take II for granted that the
elephants at the Zoo are conjugat-
ing pronouns and parsing the verb
'to see."
They may do It in Japan-in fact
a Japanese dispatch tells OF an
elephant named Jumbo whose
keeper promises to have the heavy
weight peanut-crusher~ talking Jap
anese within couple OF years.
Jumbo possesses the instinct TO
understand the human language
says his keeper.
Local Keeper Amused.
Keeper c. w. Lewis out at the
Zoo had good laugh when he
heard the Jap yarn. He suggested
that Esperanto might be less OF
trunk twister for his family OF
pachyderms. That last means eie-
plants.
Lewis claimed the only language
his animals have ever used Is
combination OF squeals, grunts and
yelis. They have a special grunt
for breakfast along about o'clock
The Washington herald., 1920-07-15

In the morning, whenever chow IL
little overdue. Then there's q
yeH that greets afternoon tea. and
an ear-crackfng squeal 10 reserved
Tor sweet-bun time. not unlike thd
nign-pitched squeaI humans havs
been known to let loose when an
unexpected bottle is revealed.
Local Elephants Tat, rviewed.
Not thoroughly convinced about
the language matter, a direct in
terview with Mr.. Kechii, aged 3h +;
Hitan. aged .. and Jumbina, aged
>, was sought. They were word
less. Jumbina took II upon herself
TO act as spokeslady.
Have. you got anything with
your she asked with her eyes.
The reporter was surprised at the
display Of intelligence.
And you a Republican-the very
symbol of the party?" he parried.
The young grav mountain pulled
up 15-inch grin from under the
wardrobe affair on the front of her
face. The eyelid of one eye, droop-
ed cautiously.
And that was all.
Did she understand?
The Washington herald., 1920-07-15
Bank Sued for Failure
To Cash Patrons S Check

Harry Singer. trading as the Dis
trict PRODUCED Company. filed suit
yesterday in the District Supreme
Court for $4,000 damages against
the Second National Bank. sos
Seventh street northwest. for the
alleged refusal to honor three
checks made out by him during the
latter part of 1917.
The declaration Is in three counts.
one charging that a check for S11.93
was dishonored, and the second and
third counts charge that checks
for $3.50 and s1S.75 were dishonored.
although. he declares. he had suf-
ficient funds on deposit in the bank
to cover the checks.
The Washington herald., 1920-07-15
DIR. BULLS BUYS
AIRPLANE RIDE
Trip to- West Hatton Is ir
Connection With City
Clubs S Outing.

Mark C. Bulls. a dentist 71s
Eleventh street northwest, was the
highest bidder for the hydroplane
ride from Washington to West Hat
ton, Md. on the Wicomico River.
which will be the scene of the City
Clubs first annual outing on Satur-
day.
The ride was auctioned at the
clubs weekly forum luncheon yes
terday afternoon. The auction was
conducted by Harry S. Evans. chair
man of the entertainment committee,
who succeeded in obtaining $50 for
the ride. The air course will be be-
tween fifty apd sixty miles.
Automobiles will leave the club
house in groups at z. s and o'clock
Saturday morning for the scene OF
the outing. Each machine will be
decorated with pennants. A thirty
piece band will accompany the ex-
cursionists.
The departure of the hydroplane
will be timed so that IL will not
arrive at West Hatton until all OF
the excursionists have reached
there. A royal reception will be
given the airplane and its occupants.
The Washington herald., 1920-07-15
Real Estate Man Denies
Claims of Creditors

L. G. Schroeder. real estate
broker, ia Fourteenth street
northwest. whose creditors sought
to force him into bankruptcy. de-
MED yesterday in his answer that
he had committed acts of bank
ruptcy or had tried to conceal his
assets.
In the suit against Schroeder. l..
George Z. Bookhultz claimed
S462.10; c. w. Ware claimed
Ss02.16 and Harry !. Chew claimed
s405.23. Schroeder admits that the
claims of these individuals may to-
tai $500. but he denied that he
owes them any hore.
The Washington herald., 1920-07-15
CONTRACT DISPUTES
BROUGHT TO COURT

Two more disputes over real es-
tate in which the owners are
alleged to have failed to live up TO
contracts to sell reached the Dis
trict Supreme Court yesterday.
Mary z. Grimsiey asked that
Burton II. Barndollar be compelled
to carry out the terms of an al
legged contract dated August 81,
1919, whereby he Is alleged to have
agreed to sell her the premises at
1882 Oak street northwest for ss.-
500.
Benjamin. Brooks sued Philip
Hofberg and Minnie Dorman. own
ers of the premises at 252 Four
and-a-half street southwest. to
compel them to carry out the terms
OF an alleged contract dated jan
uary IS whereby they are alleged
to have agreed to sell the property
to him for s2.50o.
The Washington herald., 1920-07-15
Alexandria.
THE HERALD BUREAU.
= A. s. Doniphan.
72T King Street,

A. 8. Doniphan.
TIT King Street.
Alexandria, Va, July 14.-Dr. F.
NJ. Brooks, of Fairfax County, this
afternoon was nominated for Con-
gress by the Eighth District Repub-
lican Congressional convention at
meeting held in the auditorium
of the Chamber of Commerce. The
name of DIR. Brooks was placed be-
fore the convention by Col. Shelley,
of Arlington County. The noml-
nation then was made by acciana-
tion.
DIR. Brooks promised to make an
active canvass He will oppose Rep
hesentatiye r. Walton Moore, the
Democratic nominee. The meeting
was presided over by DIR. Brooks.
f. Clinton knight was secretary.
About fifty delegates attended. rep
resenting practically all the coun-
ties in the district.
Letters were read from a number
of labor and trades organizations
indorsing Joseph L. Crupper for the
nomination for Congress. Mr.. Crup-
per addressed the convention and
told of the work that he would have
to do throughout the State during
the progress of the national Repuo-
lican campaign. He stated he would
be unable to make the race for Con-
gress and also attend to this at the
same time. Mr.. Crupper predicted
a Republican victory in the election
next November, as did a number
of the other speakers.
A grand jury in the Corporation
Court today indicted Samuel Sorrell
for shooting and killing his brother.
Charles Sorrell. July 4, at an ark
in the northeastern section OF the
city. Sorrell afterward was ar
raigned and entered a plea of not
guilty. The motion to quash the in
dictment was oyerruled and the
court set July rs as the date for
Sorrel's trial. Sorrell renewed his
| bond in the sum of $4,000 to appear
for trial.
In the case OF Charles Tyler, coll
ored. held for the grand jury on a
charge of violating the provisions
of the prohibition law, the jury re-
! turned a verdict of not guilty.
The jury returned six indictments
! for alleged infractions Of the State
prohibition laws, and also returned
five others for various offenses,
Several OF the cases were set for
trial next Monday. The indictments
| were presented by Commonwealth
Attorney Howard W. Smith. S. w.
Pitts was foreman of the jury.
A meeting of committees from
the different churches in the inter-
| est of the Near East Relief will be
held at o'clock Thursday night at
| 6e9 Cameron street
The Washington herald., 1920-07-15
Novel Events Planned
For Outing of Veterans

Prizes for the best swimmer. the
nobbiest costume. and the most at
tractive figure will be given to-
morrow at Chesapeake Beach when
the former service men of Prince
Georges County held their reunion.
Beside this feature there will be
many athletic events for men and
women. As an added attraction
Eta MacKay. the champion long
distance woman swimmer of the
world, will perform.
The board of judges will be COM
posed of Lieut.. John A. Kreige. u
S. NJ. c.; Bill Price, Mary Law,
Blanch Joyce, Edward Fuller. Carl
Thoner, Kirk Miller, DR.. thinner
man and Morris A. Bealle:
The Washington herald., 1920-07-15
ASPIRIN

Name "Bayer" on Genuine
The Washington herald., 1920-07-15
Real Estate Corporation
Asks Leave to Dissolve

Clarence F. Donohoe. Milburn j.
Donohoe and James A. Donohoc,
composing the firm of John F. Don
oboe & Sons. Inc, real estate brok-
ers, 314 Pennsylvania avenue
southeast. asked the District Su-
preme Court yesterday to dissolve
the corporation.
The petition asserts that the cor
poration abandoned the real estate
business on June 30.
The Washington herald., 1920-07-15

"Bayer Tablets of Aspirin" 10
genuine Aspirin proved safe by
millions and prescribed by physi-
clans for over twenty years. Ac-
cept only an unbroken "Bayer pack
age" which contains proper direc-
tions to relieve Headache, Tooth
ache, Earache, Neuralgia, Rheuma-
tism, Colds and Pain. Handy tin
boxes of IL tablets cost few cents.
Druggists also sell larger "Bayer
packages" Aspirin is trade mark
Bayer Manufacture Monoaceticacid-
ester of Salicylicacid.-Adv.
The Washington herald., 1920-07-15
Lead Pencil Pierces Baby's Throat

Hagerstown, Md. July II. - The
little daughter of Frank Brindle,
living near st. Thomas, was
toddling through a room with a
lead pencil in her hand when she
fell and the pointed end of the PEN
Gil pierced her throat and broke off.
She was rushed to the hospital,
where efforts were made to remove
the piece OF lead without success.
The Washington herald., 1920-07-15

Who. is active at present as
president of the Commuters
Club of Prince Georges Coun-
ty. endeavoring to keep those
who live a distance from the
city from paying an increased
railway rate, will today cele-
brate the anniversary of mis-
natal day. Riggles is also
president of the Good Roads
League.
He Is a candidate for Con-
gress from the Fifth Congress
sional district of Maryland. He
is a member of the Odd Fellows
and was at one time editor of
the Railroad Echo. in Hous-
ton, Tex.
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INFLUENZA

Influenza is reported as being pre-
sent in nearly every state and in sew
eral counties within our own state. Il
may reach our community. If itshOulC
let US not become panic stricken, but
use all means at our command to pre-
vent its spread.
Let US avoid crowds and discourage
Crowding as much as possible The
merchants are urged to keep their
stores well ventilated, especially on
Saturdays when crowding is likely to
occur. The habit of splitting should
be controlled. Coughing and sneezing
without properly covering the mouth
and nose cannot be too strongly con-
demned. Unnecessary travel should
be avoided
The individual who feels indisposed
owes it to his cmomunity to stay at
home until he is sure that he is not
suffering from Influenza, When Flu
occurs in any ones home it becomes
his duty to protect the community by
keeping the members Of his household
at home until all danger is passed.
By using proper precaution and
with the cooperation Of the public we
hope to escape a serious epidemic
Respectfully,