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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-02-09
|Tbat State Line Does?
= Village and Town in Villas County, if
-. Gee. It's Boosters the Necessary Backing

ization and il is going TO mean
a lot TO every one. The Ladies
Aid will serve lunch.
Very Low.
Paul Plutchek. one of the mill
hands at the Curtis camp is very
low with inflammation of the
stomach. He was stricken Sunday
during the night and by Monday
morning was so low as TO neces-
state the calling of DIR. Meyers
and Rev. Davies, of Eagle River.
At this writing he is a trifle bet
ter but is still in such condition
that Il Is hard TO say what his
chances for recovery are.
Locals.
Walter Bent spent Sunday with
his family at Eagle River.
Miss Blanch Erwin was a visit
or at Eagle River, Friday.
John Brady was at Eagle River
Monday on a business mission.
Mrs. c. A. Hickok transacted
business at Eagle River Monday.
Mrs. O. p. LaChance spent
Tuesday with her parents at Con-
over.
Men are daily coming in by the
score and il is expected the camps
will soon be running full blast
again.
Geo. Fisher returned TO his
duties at OntOnogan Monday
after a short visit with friends
here.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-02-09
"A NATION SAVED
BY AMERICA" SAYS
CLEVELAND H. DODGE
New York Business Man Describes
Vast Armenian Work of
Near East Relief.

Cleveland II. Dodge. New York bank
er and business man. director Of the
National City Bank. and treasurer of
The Russell Sage Foundation and Of
the Near East Relief. declares that "a
nation has been saved by American
philanthropy. and the generosity of the
American people through the Near
East Relief, in its work for the Ar
menians.
THE lowest official estimate indi-
Gates that one million persons are liv-
ing today who would not be alive had
IL not been for this relief" Mr. Dodge
continued. Il have an autograph letter
from DIR. II. Ohandjanian, president OF
the Armenian Republic. in which he
writes: America literally saved US
from starvation
Wholly aside from adults who have
been saved from starvation, we today
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-02-09

Nothing Is % me more distasteful
than that entire conplacency and sat
Isfaction which beam In the coun-
tenances ~ newly married couple
IN that OF the ,ady particularly; II
tells you that her lot Is disposed OF
In this wor 9; ,hat you an have no
hopes OF her Is Is true ! have none,
nor wishes either. perhaps, bat ;his
Is one Of those truths which ought,
as said before 20 &c taken for grant
ed, not expressed.-ChHrles I.amb.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-02-09
Giving Moving Pictures.

AT the land clearing meeting
held at the opera house today,
moving pictures 10 illustrate land
clearing as it should be done. is
being shown for the benefit of
the man andwoman attending the
meet. It is a new idea and a good
one.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-02-09

The shipment of pulp wood
from Eagle River is the largest
in years, and there seems to be no
abatement in shipment yet. The
Ed. N. Hammes Company has
shipped over eighty cars to date
from different points along the
line. There are several others who
have made big shipments 10 the
mills down state.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-02-09

A young king once asked sage
what Kind Il person he considered
was the most perfect. whom IL would
be wise n ali men would initiate. The
most perfect man." said the wise OLD
man. as nos he Who seems most per-
feet. but he who not only Is able TO
discover thar ne i imperfect. but also
strives through life to amend his
faults as much as possible
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-02-09

A Boston banker says we are an en-
travagant nation. In this he makes
no reference TO US personally. one
Of our fondesi ambitions Is some day
10 be- able to have enough gathered To-
rether so that We can 90 out ana
try what u Is like TO be extravaga"t.-
Detroit Free Press
elUm Thought for Pesslnlsts.
life Is fun Of uncertainties. even for
o., 3ie vim expect the worsi.-BoSton
TrriuSrrifd
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-02-09

II. f. Marshall, principal of the
Eagle River schools. went to
Minneapolis last Friday night,
called there on account of the ill
ness Of Mrs. Marshall, who bad
been in that city under treatment
since her operation. Mr.. and Mrs.
Marshall returned to Eagle River
yesterday.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-02-09

&- has been appointed
the Light &
% Eagle River.
t being received
l commission now
H RaicIiffe J. n.
w 6erh1.t4r Frank
GW Bent
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-02-09
&Nu E-

~ moment was
~ -Tl & was
H~g 1sE me- o. buy
nm @ Der 20 wait
SAYS ter she was
s- oer ans tots me
- 1sa Nho
@ uas t-..s.t. TO
tta- Trll1e
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-02-09

Rose bowls are no longer old fash
toned. but modern. comes the word
from New York. The idea OF keep
ing rose leaves has been revived and
Chinese pattern bowls are becoming
very popular.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-02-09

Ms Mex Mayor left
En- Indiana Harbor
spend the remain
winter Dr. Mayor Is
-sS Of a big farm
cultivation just north
near the old rail
g SCOTT about SIX
Eagle River
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-02-09

. has been made
E of Miss Glenda
- tu of Farming
EuE CkIer Of Rhine
carnage took place
December Goth
daughter uf Mrs.
tran of Farm
Ui.I reside in
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-02-09
CHURCH NOTES


EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Holy Eucharist 7:15 !. m.
Sunday School $3.50 a. m.
Morning Prayer l0:45 a. m.
Evensong 1880 p. m.
Rev. Everett b. Ellis
LUTHERAN CHURCH
Sunday School at 3 a. m.
English services at 9:45 4. m.
German services at 10:4j a. m.
All are cordially invited
Jos. ID. Krubsack, Pastor
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
Sunday School 10 a. m.
Preaching service IL a. m.
Bible Study Hour, Wednesday
1880 D.. m.
w. ]. Davies, Pastor
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-02-09

-Pmram.
nt "ll.
that one o.
ever oiie ~,
school chill
HaluI
l arg
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-02-09

Feb I2rh an
Ib held at the
in tho even
Advancement
BE- completely
.ti.ltir1 adopt
-aL AID who
move and IN
this community
band 90 become
eav0.ce in the
officers Now
been started and IS
we must not
for the start
Much can he
such am organ
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-12-10
LudCDdOrff Admits
DiCkering With the
RoVOIutiOniStS Of 20

Ieip=:E. De- o.---tEy The Associated
p1cS.N-Gcnoral Ludendorcf appeared
as witness today IN the nigh treason
proceedings against former Minister OF
Foreign Affairs Won JaEow and Others
IN connection with tie revolt o. herch'
1920
Nhea H. genera took 10 stand the
cour, omitted 10 administer IN" "ata
which must re taken when there IS
douS, rs 70 the @e-aCity % w'tneN'
testimony ~ the P!;-Hss ~ under Sus-
2ic!on cf being Implicated.
Describing th" revolution. ien"T"l
r.ndendorT admitted Ae had SeNera. con
rcrencee VIII, happ, some Of then n
iho reyolut!urist's ton,". hu' asserted
tho ;a,ks were merely IN the nature or
exchanging or opinions.
,ctor FROM Herr Won Devil, wei
brown Por,eranLsn Agrar!an lecturer. 10
G"nera; l.udendurif was read when
stated.
Your influence Il absolutely ne"rS-
sarr, either IN the open o. behind the
scenes. ~ v:cw &c the threatened com
,ruo!st uprising
Another letter TO the general. written
IN Berlin by IEnnt!us T. Lincoln (noto-
r!ous as an international spy urging
him Ito take the rcins II your ON =
hands and sare th4 undertaking also
Q vas introduced
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-12-10
SEN. NATSON'S SOUTHERN BLOOD
AROUSED BY THE ARMY OFFICER
Sensational Scene Enacted in
Committee Hearing When
Georgia Senator Takes Ex-
ceptions to Major Cocheu
Looking at Him."

Washington. Dc. 9.-Thr"ats b. Sen
a;or Watson. Democrat. Georgia. TO sin p
ire face OF an army officer sitting within
touch oc his elbow threw the meeting
OF tho senate committee invest iga ing
charges tia; American soldiers had
been Illegally Hanged in France. into
an up-oar today ond brought a qu!ch
dc 7ranl from chairman B:andegce for
a srrEea7t-ai-armS 20 prevent any phys
teal cash,
FOR > moment tie utmost confusion
pre.aned. Abo,o tic din O. shutting
ccrt. a. som" women hurried to The door,
tones commanded the Georgia senator
~ So down or retire from -" room.
banging the table with have hrucAis-,
nc chairman soon restored a scnlh!an"c
OF order. but there were many heate J
exchanges before the meeting broke up
I&rtN tnmor~ow Afternoon.
Major George W >'oCh"I' attached 70
, the general staff was the officer ca
whom Senator Watson launched his vcf.
la. attack It happened near the close
oC a hrIrc but turhulen; meeting. nj
witch Senator Watson's charge that the
- y uittee "at q secret session had
pr, Judicod" the case. was chAra"terinSd
! hy senator Shields. Democrat Tcnnes-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-12-10

London. De-. 2.--(By the Associated
Prcss.-After the frS' surprise ""c2-
stoned hy canon De VT!cra's re2Ud.a-
ton OF The proposition Cor "rea;!ng TIE
Irish Free State, officials II both '.o"-
don and Dublin were occupied today.
mainly in canvass:ng the prospects f"r
ratification o: TIC AnElo-Ir!eh i-eat%.
when II comes before the meeting 81 tie
Dali Eirearn. next Wednesday.
The balance Of opinion in both cItles
appeared 10 re tina, Arthur GT'Eith' IA
soonsor OF the treaty. will obtain an
effective majority. although It was ad-
,nitted hero that Nr. De Valera posses
ses strong following. and that the
vot!nga therefore. MAY possibly be very
clcSe, II Mr.. De Valera should he de-
fcntcd in hin night against TntihcaHoa'
y - thought here that he ma! resign
his position as head Of The Slim Vein
Should matters derslop into taking a
p,ebiscite OF he Irish people. !: IS
thought there would not be tho slight
est doubt OF i great napoyitN IN favor
Of the treaty.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-12-10
IRISH ACCEPTANCE Of PEACE
TREATY NOW BELIEVED CERTAIN

may tho statement issued BY Mr.. De
Valera last night. artcr a program OF
the Dali Elrearn. TIE Loyalist minor
i,v is ready 20 put It's fait'' in the good
wi! oe which Arthur G-.E!th has as
su"cd Now DO Valera steps in between
Ireland and her hopes.
We do not know whether the Coun:r:
will or Will not continue 20 make the
nomentous choice between peace and
war h. means Of Z referendum or gen
era. election" continues tho Irish Times.
We shall mention only three facts
which neither Mr.. Do Valera nor any
body els" can diSrroYe:
The first IS that the Downing street
Settlement offers Ireland the creates:
measure OF freedom and tie richest
prospects oC peace ard progress tina
ever ,.ore or can be within her grasp.
The second fact IS that the rejection OF
then, will renew Ireland TO the hateful
and ruiaou+ warfare. Ths third fact ts
;hai II she rejects TIE treaty size Will
forfeit inH s.mpath'eF % the whole
world
wi! Ireland nov, in an impulse o.
pride aud folly. defy tho world and
turn back upon her Iasr and greatest
opportunity" God forbid"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-12-10
Judge McDougle Declares
Court Clerk Gilmore S Ac-
ton May Be Merely Per-
functory to Keep Indict
ment Alive.

Petersburg. ". Va. Dec s.-"W!th
tho next term OF court IN Writ county
hut three weeks OF there has been no
!Dt!nat:on to me that Holly Griffith
who is row confined in the state prison
n. Moundsville. will be taNea to that
county Tor trial on charge OF murder
.ng Constable Don" sad Judge Walter
j., MuDouKle q" this city, presiding
judge of the fourth judicial district.
w&irh = composed Of Wood and Writ
% @uttcs.
J&dge NcpouEls explained today that
Gr.f:i,h VAS Indicted IN Writ county for
'h.S murder about 1918. and thin; OF
time n cap!as has been .sEued for him
In order 10 keep tho indictment alive.
This has been done To- TIE purpose that
~ at any time within Eve years after
hts first confinement he would have
heen pardoned by a governor OF the
state.
IT Is probable that the fact that the
capias was issued after tire last term
Of court in W-irt count. for Griffith by
Frank Gilmore. circuit clerk, has been
confused as all order OF tho court for
the return OF Griffith 10 that county FOR
trial. so !nr Judge McDoug,e has re-
ceived no word from Prosecuting At
torney J. II. Smith Of Writ county that
Rn effort would ne made 10 bring Gr,f-
hth back for trial and ~ court Is OF
tho opinion, that. since Griffith !s under
three ure sentences for murder no e.
fort TO DO 30 VIII be made.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-12-10

vasn;rStor. Dec. e.-.tBy he AsSo'
dated Press.) 80 The r0ur-power agree
meat 10 Eore-r conditions on the t'ac!-
Gr as a substitute FOR the A7glo-Iap-
a7ese alliance. will be announced at =
p'erary session OF sac washington con
ference - u o'clock tomorrow.
TIE question OF lava! ratios. !; Has
announced tonight BY some foreign dele
cation spokesmen. will not be ;ahea 40
At -. meeting. at leas, directly. a.
,housI = - understood lis relation 20
ne proposed agreement - held 10 be
wal.
Decision to hold the session was re
ported suddenly tonight. q: meeting
% de;ega'ior Spokesman with Secretary
Hughes. after IN" French acceptance ~
the proposal, had been received from
2ris. Previously il had been toe pan
70 bo.d meeting o! the committee on
Far Eastern questions At that hour.
4. ,rs 81 ne time reports will be re-
ceive6 from scve-a, sub committees
which have been at work on questions
affecting tnc Far East.
Accepted ny All.
Pre- fpur power py99ass! has noT
been accepted in brirSlpal by tho four
(Contnusa on YaSo giE)
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-12-10
WOMEN JURORS ASK
QUESTIONS IN BURCH
TRIAL FOR MURDER

Los Angeles. Calf. Dec. s.-Mrs.
Eliza beth Bcsanty again. took the wit
ness st1nd IN the superior court today
at the trial OK Arthur G. Burch. charged
with the murder OF J. Bolton Kennedy.
Mrs BcSanty testified yesterday that
she saw Burch drive into the canyon
near Kcnnedy's home between Z and
o'clock on the night OF tho shooting
and saw him driv" out again after the
time !: occurred. She was the first wit
ness produced by the state to bring the
defendant actually TO the place OF tho
shooting at the hour OF its occurrence.
After the attorneys finished their
questions. four of the women Jurors
askel Mrs Bcsanty about various
POINTS. One wanted to know whether 10
was light or dark the night OF the
shooting. and was told that II was light
enough for the witness to see we'll what
was going on. Another asked wheeser
Mrs. Ohcnchain. a co-detendant. said by
the witness to have been standing by
kcnnedys body when the witness ar
lived appeared to be sad al that time.
The witness said Mrs. Obenchain ap-
rcared 10 be nervous and excited rather
than sad.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-12-10
ANOTHER RAIL
WAGE CUT IS
NOW PROPOSED
MUST HAVE APPROVAL
OF RAIL LABOR BOARD
100000 Men Would Be Az
fected By the Proposed
Reduction in Pay.

New York, Dec, a.-Schedules propos-
ing wage cuts 10 to so per cent for
train service shop and maintenance or
way employees OF railroad lines north OF
the Ohio and east Of tho Mississippi:
were Formulated today at conference
of managers and supervising officials.
Tho reductions waich would take effect
late this month. must be submitted to
the. railroad labor board for rejection
or approval.
The officials said the roads would
begin separate conferences with their
employees early next week on the pro-
posed pay cuts.
More than 10000 workers will find
reductions IN the!- Christmas stockings
i: the proposed schedules arc approved.
An announcement on behalf OF the
confe-ces al today's meeting said the
proposals were in line with action OF
western railroads and that the revised
wage figures would hiring the pay Of
railroad workers. approximately to the
level OF Ton-transportation workers.
The program woulG cut the pay OF
train services employees ~ least 10 the
schedule in to"cc prior 20 May J. 1920.
shop workers. wio now receive - cents
an hour, would he Scnled down below
the 67t. cent figure that has been pre-
d!rted MairtL'nrr"r Of way workers
now getting ron, ., To ~ cents an hour
wouA be cut 20 - and 20 cents.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-12-10
GRIFFITH MAY NOT BE- TAKEN To
WRIT COUNTY FOR MURDER TRIAL
Ford Factory in Germany
Planned By the Magnate

Detroit. Dec. ga factory in Ger
MAN. Cor manufacture OF autos Tor the
German. Russian and Other eastern
European fields Is being planned by tAc
Ford Motor compaH:. / became NnoNc
today,
Charles F. SorenseG, 4 r'enlh"" Of TIC
Ford organization, lef, ror Germany a
fortnight ago. At present 10 q IN Lon
DON. following a visit 70 tie Ford pant
at cork. Ireland. lie viii leave for
Germany within a few day.. according
70 information here.
The present plan provides -" 49,,
chase OF large plant n Germany ana
conversion IT Il into q Ford factory.
Announcement as % size q TIE Tl2Ht.
,te output and number OF ein7,oy-S :
u!talrld a. this time.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-12-10
RULES THE PEN;
!. LOCKS WARDEN
IN PRISON CELL
OFFERS FREEDOM TO
HUNDREDS OF MEN
Six Accept and Flee With
Tom Slaughter-Two
Killed, Others at ~
Large. ~

Little Rock, Ark, Dec. 9.-Tom
Slaughter, desperate, came to the
end of his long career of crime to-
night in the Businesses of the Sa-
line county hills. He was shot
from behind by one,of the white
men with whom he fled to liberty
from the state penit cntiary this
morning.
The report Of Tom Slaughter's death
was confirmed late tonight by Sheriff
J. J. Crow Of Saline county, leader Of
one OF the posses on the killers trail.
Not only is Slaughter dead, but one
of the negroes who fled the prison with
him in the spectacular escape this morn
ing, Is dying In the hills besides the
bandits body, while the white compan-
ion shot him down from behind. and the
three other negroes are in custody.
Tho man who killed Slaughter 10 J. G.
Howard, who was serving a three-year
term for forgery. The scene OF the
shooting Is fourteen miles northwest OF
Benton. In the deep woods. 81,
Howard, according TO a statement hs
made at the Benton Jail late tonight,
had been waiting TO turn upon Slaugh'
ter.
az left with him with the intention OF
killing him the first chance l got," he
is quoted AZ saying. -
Slaughter was shot twice through the
head and once through the body. Tho
negro who l. dying beside the bandit
received his wound early thiS morning.
at Benton, an hour after the flight from
Little Rock. during the battle be.wsep
four officers md the fleeing bandits.
-. The Escape. -
Slaughter, considered amor8 the
(continusd On Page sly
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-12-10
FRENCH NAVAL PLANS
DO NOT COINCIDE WITH
PEACE PROFESSIONS

r.r:S. nec. 9--rh> chamber % dcrn-
ties adopted unanimously today the
measure providing for tie building or
three light cruisers -; drstr9;ers
,ircllc torpedo boats and twelve Suh-
marines during the period from 49,
70 1926. Credits voted 'lurinS tao war
for the construction of -four h''ie
cruisers G. the Sormandte type. "n;'h
protect was abandoned. will he used for
tho construction.
The program calls for the expenditure
or 1000. 900 francs IN 1922 OF 3S'.J"o.-
o0O in 1928 OF l0O.00O.00O in 1874 and
u Oon 200 IN 1928.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-12-10
STRONG ARGUMENT FOR STATE :
IN CAS- EXPORTING CONTROVERSY

Ohio. and G.. NJ. Honheimer, F. o. Blue
and =. +. Steptoc for the state OF West
Virginia. A LEO Well of Pittsburgh
closed briefly for Pittsburgh. the prin-
c!pal argument for that state having
been submitted yesterday.
Ths Ohio View.
10 West Virginia could lawfully place
an embargo upon her natural gas and
prohIb!t It's expectation. the state OF
Ohio could place an embargo upon ar
ttcIes II produces and which are needed
in West Virginia. Mr.. Eagleson stated.
The states have been proceeding IN
amitv ana peace In tho regulation OF
their relations TO each other. Mr.. Eagle
son SAID. but congress Will he Appealed
10. II necessary. u perpctuate the nay
mnnious relations and prevent dis
ordinations.
The ras produced in 4 state becomes
the property Of the person Int" whose
lawful possession IL passes, he con-
tended. and the companies with con-
tracts with customers IN Ohio and Penn
sylyan:a have the right TO export thcir
nropcr,r out OF West Virginia to meet
those contracts. whether the property
Ia gas or some other commodity
Or,ration of the West Virginia law
would he "ahsolutc rulnaton" 70 the
welfare Of the people In ONO now USING
West Virginia gas. Mr.. EaGleson DE-
clared Ohio prohibits thc.usc Of natu-
raj gas for industrial purposes after
November |, each year. until the demand
for domestic uses slaCkens with the
passing Of winter. lie said. and is max
ing its demands in this case IN tho
interest 81 the homes OF people.
The court expressed It's interest IN
many OF tho complicated phases pre-.
scented in the cases by maintaining Tor
several hours today A stream OF ducSr
tons, most Of the time allotted Ohio
being consumed by Mr.. EaEleson IN
answering queries from the court
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-12-10
VIVIANI IN DENIAL
Of STRENGTHENING
OF THE FRENCH NAVY

Wash..!ton. Doc. 9.--iBy Tic ASso-
..a.-d l'ress.l - France ~ dog nothing
il ime r.s:.er o. i3Creas NJ 's- navy.
y -, - :" opposition 10 80 y: 7".p,es
proposed r. -" Washington cor:e-en0e,
~ Vi. AL NHtd % TIC Frcarh Gc!eSp-
Ton. sal .toHiS&t !" a.. interview IN
-epiy - ",crtaia American Hewsaapet%
y.''!'.,. 80 sad. have expressed Some
10 IT ne Attenuation wired from
as :c"1e, ing tie "";a '"r the
FrSarh aa}:" aHi "a which. Ae Ssd.
p , i" ,.;;ea:;na I'D been particularly
...'a. 10 rle fact TIA; De-Soane' % the
"a All ta increased from $1,000 %
leo men
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-12-10
FIVE INJURED
IN EXPLOSION
At k|NGWOOD
ONE VICTIM LAID
IN AGONY ; HOURS
Four Of the Injured Men
Taken 10 Morgantown Hos
pital Friday Night.

Morgantown, ". va, Dec. g.
Five mon were injured, one serious
~. in coal dust explosion at the
Cheat River Coal Company mines ct
Kiugwood, near Morgantown. late
today.
Four OF tho men were brought to
the city hospital here.
One OF the miners. Dennis Soclon, the
mos, seriously injured. aid in the m.no
for three hours before he could be res
cued II Was sad he lad been over
cone BY the shock or tic explosion and
had inhaled gas flames.
Those injured besides Soc.oN were:
Charles c. Powell. Ray F. SEpol;'
Dorsey Shr!cves, and John Hclmpck.
Residents residing within mile o.
the n.nc said thr$ could see fame shoot
from ,hs mouth af the mine.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-12-10
NAVAL RATIOS
NOT To COME Up
At THE SESSION
ACTION TAKEN AFTER
HEARING FROM PARIS
PACT Will Be Substitute For
the Present Anglo
Japanese Alliance.

Washington. Dec. =. \ curo--
aole reply Was receiis- tonight
from l'ar!s by the French dele
CATION 20 the Washington con-
ference or III" four power pro-
posal ro- the Pacific, J. was
said that France S,OoG ready 20
enter with Grea: Br,ta!n. u pan
ard the United states into such
an agreement.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-12-10
SOLDIER SAYS
He WITNESSED
IS EXECUTIONS

Little Rock, Ark, Dee e.-Wn-
liam A. Small 90 years old, honor
ably discharged member OF thu
twenty-etshth Infantry, First a1vi-
sion, dsciaesd to Newspaper men
here To-Day that he WA an eye
witness to tho execution By. hang
Ing Of Is American soldiers IN
France, and thai he Is ailiiAE to 70
TO Wa ShtAston 20 testify before the
senate interviewing committee.