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Washington telegraph., 1921-02-10
SALES CONTINUE
IN FULL FORCE
Two Sales Here Attracted
Great Crowd Last
Saturday

Last Saturday was a big day
Tor Washington and there was
a record-breaking crowd O.:
shoppers here. Investigating
the announcement of two big
sales they came from far and
near to take advantage of the
gieat bargains offered.
Saturday of this week prom
lses to be another banner day.
The Farmers Mercantile Co.'S
big sale is continued and at
$3.50 Saturday afternoon they
are going to give away a fine
lady's coat to the one holding
the lucky number given on Sat-
urday's purchases. The Boswell
{ Hamilton Sale will close
Saturday night. One of this
firms Saturday features is fif-
teen pounds of best sugar for
one dollar, if bought with a
purchase of two and one-half
dollars.
The sale at the Farmers Mer-
camille Co.'S store is being con-
ducted by M. H. Boone of the
Kelly Sales Co. He is a live
wire as a business man and has
made eminent success in the
liberal use of printers ink.
Washington telegraph., 1921-02-10
LEASE MARKET
STILL ACTIVE
Continued Faith in Hemp
stead Wells Causes
Many Sales

The oil excitement continues
to increase. In spite of the
fact that the Jones we'll nea-
Patmos has as yet failed to
come in as expected the faith
of the promoters has not been
stem lost in this we'll have been
fished out and drilling will con-
tinue without further inter-
ruption, if accidents are barred.
The derrick Las been erect
ed and the hole spudded in on
the Arthur Duckett farm, one
and one-half miles from Blew
ins. This well is about eight
miles from Washington and
several Washington investors
have acquired eases in the vi
cinity of the new we'll.
Except for a few minor ir-
terruptions, the work at the W Z.
P. Mason we'll mas been pro-
crossing steadily. While the ex
act depth is not known it is be-
lieved that it is close to 1000
feet. Those who have been fol-
lowing the drilling of the well
are expecting the big excite
ment to begin .t least within
the next three weeks. In the
meantime there is a lively trad
ing in leases, tho circuit CLERK S
Office having been swamped
with recording assignments Of
leases. Those who have leases
near the well are not selling It
any price and leases on hold
ings as far as two miles away
have been selling Tor $500 per
acre.
Allen G. Thurman of Grand
Rapids, Mich, president of the
Tyecap Oil Co, which is drill
ing the w. P. Mason well, is a
visitor here. Another visitor is
Leo Yount of Little Rock, who
has been here this week buying
oil leases. Mr.. Yount Is a
strong believer in the Mason
veil.
Washington telegraph., 1921-02-10
MEN KNOW MORE ABOUT
THE BIBLE THAN WOMEN

Fayetteville, Feb. 8.-Tests
on the Old Testament recently
given in the freshman English
classes at the University Of
Arkansas go to disprove the
general idea that women are
better Bible students than men.
In one of the classes three of
the four highest grades were
made by boys. 1t seems to be
generally true that men here
form the two extremes, while
the women fall into the average
group.
Washington telegraph., 1921-02-10
Famed Memorial Trees.

On the beautiful capitol grounds In
Sacramento, CAL, there is a group Of
trees set out because Of their historical
interest, says the American Forestry
Magazine Of Washington. There is a
red maple from Antietam, Nd; a
white elm from near McKiniey's tomb,
burg, Miss, and many uraers from
equally distinctive points. These
trees are studied with surprising in
terest by visitors from many states
and foreign lands. Could anything
be more beftting to the memory Of
fallen soldier than to plant a walnut
tree grown from nut produced at
such historical points as thesef
Washington telegraph., 1921-02-10
SMALL OVERHEAD EXPENSE

H. P. O'Neal, chairman of the
Board of Commissioners of the
Hope, Emmet and Fulton Road
Improvement District, a link in
the Bankhead highway ira
versing Hampstead CO. from
east to west, in an open letter
published this week, makes
some interesting comparisons
showing results at a nominal
cost as regards overhead ex-
pense. Mr.. O'Neal, with R. H
Ethridge of Hope and t. j.
Carter of Fulton, constitute
the Board of Commissioners.
The total received by the board
during the last twelve months
was less than $1,000. The ex-
penses of many boards of COM
missioners in the state have
run into thousands of dollars.
Washington telegraph., 1921-02-10
Buried Forest Found,

I prehistoric forest, buried under
30feet Of meadow marsh, has been
fobd near Chestnut Neck, on the New
Y0l-Atlantlc City motor route. Ce-
dai and oak trees have been found in
a erfect state Of preservation, while
at bther points the buried timber had
beh reduced to charcoal. The dis
cobry was made by linemen erecting
pds to carry electric power to the
trAsatlantic wireless plant in Tuck
erbn. Poles so feet long are being
uSl across a "bottomless" stretch Of
th Mullica river meadows.
Washington telegraph., 1921-02-10
CITY COUNCIL NET MONDAY

The City Council met in reg
ular session last Monday night
with Mayor R. L. Byers presid-
ing. Several matters of a rou-
tine nature were taken up. DR..
F. o. Wood was sworn in as al
derman, succeeding Mayor By
ers. DR.. Wood was elected al
derman at the last previous
meeting of the council.
Washington telegraph., 1921-02-10

Every indication is favorable
for Washington having an OF!
we'll in the near future. Still
the splendid moral atmosphere
of the community should be
protected against the corrupt
ion that follows oil booms.
Washington telegraph., 1921-02-10
HOPE GIRL HONORED

The Chicago Daily News last
Monday contained the photo
graph of Miss Helen Conway,
of the Chicago Art Institute.
Mis-. Conway was the youngest
person Nffose drawings roeerv-
ed honorable mention in the re-
cent exhibit. She is the daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. G. H Con-
way of Hope and a cousin of
Mrs. Frank Trimble of this
city.
Washington telegraph., 1921-02-10
Keeplnu up Appearance.

"Is the rivalry between Mrs. Cad
spur and Mrs. Jibway as to which
can have the finer car still going on7"
"No, it was suddenly interrupted"
"What happenedT"
Bankruptcy proceedings. 1t looks
as If they would have to start all over
again"
Washington telegraph., 1921-02-10

Business is one big coopera-
tive undertaking. Every busi-
ness man serves the community
in a way that it cannot be
served by outside interests.
Patronize our advertisers; they
are all live wires.
Washington telegraph., 1921-02-10
Polly Remembered Cyclone.

A parrot, named Polly Langston,
died recently at the age Of ffty-three.
A native of Missouri. Polly was
feathered prodigy whose remarkable
talents included many vocal and lin
guistic accomplishments. She could
sing and talk in English as well as
gpanish, her mother tongue; pray and
nes. several of the old familiar
pgmns, WHICH srfc nss~-r--a---fup up H
(urch and social gatherings. besides
having a wide repertory of conversa-
tional "small talk" At one time,
when the circus came to her local
town, and Polly had poured forth her
sage salutations TO the passing para
ders, the attention of the late p. T..
Barnum was attracted to her and a
large cash offer was made for her,
but her owner could not be induced
to part with her. She remembered to
her passing hour an event Of her early
life when a cyclone wrecked the town
and brought death to scores Of the in
habitants. Polly survived by a mir
acle, but for more than 40 years aft
erwards whenever the dark clouds
gathered she became so frantic with
fear that It was necessary to put her
where she would escape the
liehtning's flash and the roar of thun-
der.
Washington telegraph., 1921-02-10
Laoks sens Of RIaht and wrona.


A chlld's freak intellect Is puzzling
the Hampshire England authorities
and the board of education. The
child, a twelve-year-old girl, cannot
distinguish right from wrong. Her IA
ther applied TO the Oldham magistrate,
and obtained an order to send her to
an Industrial school The attendance
officer said she had been absent from
school for six months, and stayed out
all night several times, and recently
walked Is miles to BasingstolIe, where
she was found at midnight on the sta
ton platform. A doctor described the
girl as morally and not mentally de-
fectlve The case was so unusual, he
said, that all the facts had been SUBJ
mltted to the board of education. The
child was normal, except that part Of
the intellect which enabled n person
to discern right from wrong was MISS
ing
Washington telegraph., 1921-02-10

Our friend Bugs Baer says
"The Stacker in the next wa-
who attempts to hide behind a
woInan's skirts will have about
as much chance as an elephant
hiding behind a hickory sap
ling.
Washington telegraph., 1921-02-10

Grover Bergdoll, the Stacker,
il said to be living a high life
in Germany. If Bergdoll ever
returns to America he will be
elevated again-hung on high,
as it were.
Washington telegraph., 1921-02-10
Looked Like Net PLAYER.

leta, aged five, was visiting in the
cohtry. and, seeing a potato bug for
tn, first time. she asked: Mamma,
dds flies play tennis?"
No, dear" replied the mother.
wy do you ask"
Because" answered the little MISS
-Iust saw one with a sweater Oh"
Washington telegraph., 1921-02-10
Wouldn't Depend on the Girls.

81 think you could make a lot Of
money out OF this play"
THAT sol"
Eyes. The writer has worked out
a good plot, and 1t wouldn't take
more than a few songs and a dozen
chorus girls to put II over"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-04-21

THE THEATRES ;
CENTURY MIDNIGHT wHrEL."
Court Presents Big Musical Revue for
Two Days.

Expectation is high over the century
Midnight Whirl," which will he at the
Court on Friday and Saturday, with
Saturday matinee
There is Il great deal Of interest in
this Offering, which is a novelty ana
unlike any theatrical entertainment
which has ever come 10 this city. The
"Whirl" is a roof show. This is essen
TALLY New York form Of entertain
ment. Roof shows attract the smart
set and provide it with happy hours
1t Is an enterta inment made up OF Spe-
ciulties and spectacle and music and
dancing and gaiety. 1t is designed TO
create merr!ment. John Henry Aears,
In taking the "W-hirl" on tour, is pre-
sentng it in much more elaborate
form than when it WAS on the Century
roof. lie has assembled 4 noteworthy
cast. made up Of such stars az Richard
earle, Blanche Ring, Charles Winninger,
Winona Winter. Jay Gould, MaNson and
Brown the Bennett Twins. Virginia Biz
mingham and Grace Cr0nin. With these
stars is the famous "Millionalres
Chorus"
This entertainment Is combination
Of revue, cabaret, vaudeville and spec
tacle.
SrG,tS arc now on sale and going like
hot cakes"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-04-21
WHEELING TRACK
TEAM LOOkSGO0D
COACH KELCEL ROSS HAS GOOD
SELECTION OF ATHLETES OUT
FOR TRACK TEAM
Gold and Blue Boys Are Rapidly Bound
ing INTO GOOD Torm-Pend OF
Candidates 10 Large.

Coach kelcel VI. Ross track team Is
now rounding into shape rapidly. and
unless the unforeseen happens wheeling
high schol will have a good track tea m
In the field this spring. Each day the
boys are working out on the athletic
field. and although the lads have not YET
been called upon TO exert themselves
they arc doing good work.
The field of candidates is promising,
although not as bright a. in some Of the
years past, but Coach Ross IS driving
the boys hard and should produce a
winning team In the Sectional-ralley
meet next month.
In the daShcs. the field is promising.
while in the long distances. the lads are
gradually working into form. The pole
vault group is going good, while tn Shot
class has not yet started.
In the 100-yard dash. Steinbickrr,
Nscr. Elliott, McCuskey, Mckibben and
Ford are doing good work. although
SteInie just started training yesterday.
The same group Is out for the 22O-yard
dash. while Ford. McCuskey. Tinklry
and Elliott are endcavoring to land on
the 440-yard team.
In the half-mile group are BonncSon.
Elliott. Boreland, Brush, Gerry, Tinkley
and ClriCh. The same group Is trying
for the mile team as we'll. while thsre
are several promising lads who will
probably be out for these two positions
before the ond OF the week.
The candidates for the pole vault are
few this year. Serge. Noyes. Bow and
Ulrich. being the only candidates, Serge
IS leading the group SO far, by going
beyond the seven foot mark. In the
running high jump are Front. Anderson,
Necr and Steinb!cker, another small
group. McKihbpn. CrOwther, Jacobs and
Wheeler aer the candidates so far for the
broad jump. and these lads are pretty
we'll tied for the first team.
In the hurdles. NcKlhben, Ford, Front
and Neer are training hard. Steinbirk-
or. Anderson and Wheeler are training
to get a position for the shot work
which will probably be started as soon
as the needed equipment arrives
All in all. the team Is looking good.
and should make a favorable showing In
tho sectional meet ms we'll az the state
event. Those who have seen the Gold
and Blue working out are. free In their
predictions the local schnl VIII be repre-
sented In the state meet. Only winners
OF sectional meets are eligible for entry
In the state gathering.
other schools OF the district have
been ira ming hard for the meet and II
oil are as promising az Wheeling. some
exceptional work IL being anticipated
when they all gather.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-04-21
Negro Champs to Use
Same Team As In 1920
Team That Meets Dausrs Meat Sunday
At League Park Won AZ Games
Last Season

The homestead trays Will E,.'" t''
same players on the field this :: -
that won ~ games in 100. to. rh IL
will he considerably stronger "ur e"
the return OF MaShaw from tn" in -.
apoliS A. B. 4. club and The ar ui-it a..
OF Martin. an Inhcldcr who WAS il. TIN
Suuthcrn Negr" League Last ...'"'.
Martin has been planted 1T thi,d - :"
bui this does not m"aa that 'NttErt
Carpenter will not he Il mrn'hcT ~ the
Graysl The litie >icci~t"r j. sur" OF
q lob but L IS no. known whether he
will play regularly or NOT. This ques-
ton remains /" he settled. CARPENTER
showed great form the latter part or
last vcarl both in tn Field ANA at bat.
He is wheeling boy and has q largo
following here.
The Grays are coming 10 Wheeling
with big delegation of rioters.
crowd nearly !arE" enough to fill an en-
tire coach was 1T the station April 10
when the Grays were originally Sched-
ulcd - play in Martins Ferry waiting
for the departure OF The excursion when
Manager Yoke called Manager rosey
on the long distance phone advising
him that 4 game was impossible. The
same crowd viii probably be on hand
next sunday.
Inc 81 me mas dttFlflsh lolS Va W.
tercSt and the (irayS' mana cement has
several games contingent on the mit-
come of Sundays struggle ut League
lark. but in event nf defeat III" teGro
lads from Pittsburgh. may lose any
chance Of being honked by the clubs
which arc holding nj /" see how they
come out in the contest with the
BancrS.
one thing il sure. the Grays will have
q finely conditioned team on the ticH1
The players we're ready to open three
C:.mes This season when the weather
man set in and stopped them. They are
In strict training and will be ready for
anything the Bauers have to offer.
M laurrs players that can are out
each evening limherinG up and printing
for :. tough struggle. stokes will be
depended upon TO turn the trick as he
comes with a neat reputation. Satur-
day afternoon all BaGrrS men will BE- n
IcLgne Park putting on the tinIshin'
touches \ great crowd is expected Ia
attend the game whivh will open tn
season
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-04-21
OLD HALF-M|LER Wins
ON BALTIMORE TRACK
Miss MoGigR1s Goes the Selling Steeple-
chase in 4:o734, Leading
the Pield.

Special Dispatch to the IntelligCncer.
Baltimore. Md. April 2U.-Miss Nc
Giggle crowned her debut with an i'm
prcssive victory through the field. and
there ware joyful shouts when the price
went up. The old half miller paid $3.50.
despite the fact that she WAS strongly
tipped by those who were familiar with
her jumping trials.
Right on top of Miss McGiggles VIC
tory came another rank outsider in Pam
aman. at S50.lO for each ticket.
The baby race. J. S. condcn's Cnccr-
tainty, who outlasted Miles G., TO win
by il nose. forced Il fast pace and hung
on gamcly.
Leading all the way Baby Grand won
the classic handicap Of Il mile, defeat
ing Night Raider length, with Aillro
third.
Star Realm made it two for the day
for tho Cosden barn. when he was up
in time TO beat Penelope by neck In
the sixth, while Old Arbitrator easily
accounted for the seventh
The Summaries:
First race-laiming, for year olds,
4 furlongs. Uncertainty. Ill tRice),
$40 $3.50. $40 won; Miles S, H.
Parrington). sl70O. $3.50, second;
Friars Rush. III. GEnser), $3.50, third
Time. 40 seconds.
Second race-Sclling stceplechasr; :
year Odds and up. > miles Miss MrGig-
gle. 1877. .JoncS). $3.50, $3.50. $3.50,
won; Bronze Eagle, al, tSterenson),
$3.50. $3.50, second; John Douglas. l43,
IS. Wiliams), $40, third. Time
4:07%.
Third race years and UP, fur
longs Panaman. 10S. (Ponce). 5000,
$3.50. $500. won; pickwick, III. tBat-
wrlD, $3.50, $3.50, second; Uncle lassie,
100, (Ensor), $40. third. Time, lib 80.
Fourth race--Classic handicap: year
Odds; mile. Baby Grand, 11G, (Grunie-
SOM. $3.50, s2.Sn. $2.+O, won; Night
Raider, 10. (ColtilettD, s2.70, ESQ.
second: Allro. IS, Uenman), $3.50. third.
Time, 1:41 l-5.
Fifth race-4 year Odds and up: ! mile
and 10 yards. Sundiai III, 102. Qenmnn),
Ter. lO2, (Ensor). s2.40. $40, Second;
LADS Love, lO5, tThurber), $3.50, third.
Time. ! "A AS.
Sixth race--Cluiming; 4 year olds and
up: | mile and l-l6th. Star Realm. ia,
(Ricc). $40. $3.50. $3.50, won; Pene-
lope. l01, (Allen), $40, $500. second;
King John, III, (Snedeman), $500,
third. Time, :4S.
Seventh race--Claiming; 3 year Odds
and up; / mile and a furlong Arnitra-
tor, 100, (Morris), $500. $3.50, $500,
won; Spearlene. 1O4. Gregory, $40,
$500. second: George Duncan. 100. Lan-
caster). $500, third. Time. 1855 @-5.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-04-21
Moundsvi|e O|ympiCs
Meet Travellers Nine
q. G. r. Will Journey to Mound City
Saturday for dams with Mewly
Organised O1ymptcs

The United Commercial Travellers
ba seball team will journey TO the
Moundsville grounds next Saturday at
tcrnoon TO meet the Moundsvillc Nym-
pic baseball club and good game is
being expected. Roth teams are making
their first appearances and good crowd
should attend.
The Travellers arc all requested to
meet at the Bridge Fark field this eve
ming for practice.
There ore several open dates on the
L. c. T. schedule and semi-pro teams
Of the Wheeling district are requested
to get in touch with Wheeling l3Jt-M
or write TO O. T.. Bethel, care the Ohio
Valley Candy company.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-04-21

John Golden for eight performances
next week. and there appears to be NO
doubt that it will duplicate its record
in other cities OF turning hundreds
away. Mise playgoers will join the box
office line this morning and take ad-
vantage Of the full selection of seats.
To guard against speculation in tickets.
with the attendant fleeing Of local
patrons, not more than fifteen tickets
will be sold to a person unless they are
nronerly identified. :.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-04-21
"L1GHTNIN SEAT SALE
OPENS THIS MORNING

1t is expected that the rush attending
the opening of the seat sale for
"Lightnn'" at 9 o'clock THIS morning
will surpass anything that the Court
theater management has experienced
since the occasional visits of Mal1le
Adams and David Wartield and the first
engagements of ben HuT' and The
Birth of d Nation" Interest in the
coming of the famous play has been
al white heat for weeks and the opening
of the box office sale has been impa-
tiently awaited.
"Lightnn'" is 10 be presented by
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-04-21
WHEELING FANS TO
PITTSBURGH TODAY
Largo Number Of Diamond Fans VIII
See Pirates In Action for First
Time This Season

When the pittsburgh Pirates take the
field this afternoon at Forbes field
against the Cincinnati Reds in the
opening game in the Buccaneers home
territory, in the stands will be seated
number Of Wheeling fans.
Pittsburgh's teams have always been
of interest to Wheeling fans. and with
the good showing they have already
made this year, much more interest than
usual is being taken.
4 large delegation OF Wheeling fans
will leave this morning over the Penn
sylvanla and B. g. o. for the Pirates
home town.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-04-21

Copyright. 1921. by the New York Eve
ming Mail.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-04-21
KINDELBERGERS MEET
COLORED' GIANTS NEXT
BIZ Dame L. scheduled for Next SUNDAY
On Ntck Hall Grounds Between
KtAdlsbtrssrs and ooiorsd

Announcement was made last evening
that arrangements have been completed
by the KindleberGer A. Z. baseball team
with tho Wheeling Colored Giants FOR
next Sunday afternoon on the Mex He'll
grounds Banwood. and followers OF the
diamond sport are anticipating a good
clash between these two fast semi-pros.
Tho Kindfeberger'S have been hitting
. good stride in the few games played
this season, while the Giants will make
ootr fsAsss for the season SUNDAY.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-04-21
FILES PETITION
benjamin =. Hsd:nan. Councl oaa1iss$l
on Island.

Benjamin E. Redman Of No. - F1ort.
da street. yesterday fled his petition
as a candidate for council In tho Seventh
ward, with City Clerk Homer c. CraEo.
Mr.. Redman's petition bore the signa-
lures Of fifty residents Of that ward.
Mr.. Crago told an Intelligencer rspor.
ter yesterday afternoon that the coun.
cilmanic petitions are coming in very
slow just now but he expects to have
all Of them in by the end Of this week
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-12-13
HE KNEW WHITTLESEY.
 HERO WHO SUICIDED

James Holt of near Greenbrier, war veteran who was a member of the famous Lost Battalion" went to Little Rock last night for further ex- animation for vocational training. Holt for the past six months has sui fered from the effects of gas pois- ioning and may be incapacitated from work.
 Holt spoke feelingly of the recent death of Lieut.. Col. Charles w. Whit tlesey of New York, commander of the Lost Battalion" who committed sulside about ten days ago w'h',;;,,e eh route from New York to Havana. Holt with other members of the machine ~,n detail was brought into intimate contact with their commander during the days and nights they were caught in the Argonne. The Faulkner soldier was also near when Whittlesey an. swered German demand for sur. render with his now famous, "You ge to He'll"
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-12-13
INTER SLAUGHTER:
 FLOWERS PROFUSE
tBy the Assocmted Press)

Little Rock, Dec. 13.-Hundreds of persons today continued to file through the undertaking establish hent here for a view of the body of Tom Slaughter, whose casket is sur rounded by a mass of floral wreaths, all of them from anonymous scnders.
 One wreath, which cost $250, Las a card which bears this inscription, "a silent tribute to the betrayed friendship of convict who at least proved himself a man."
 Burial of the remains was in Oak land cemetery this afternoon at 8 o'clock, the body being inferred here at the request of Slaughter's widow, Mrs. Myrtle Slaughter of E. Dorado.
 J. c. Howard, the convict who es capped with Slaughter and shot him, was held yesterday at Benton for first degree murder and bound over to the grand jury. Howard is ia con- at the penitentiary here.