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The Washington times., 1922-11-02
Railroads Short of Cars.

The railroads are 10000 cars short
of the number normally required 20
handle the volume OF seasonal buSi.
ness Equipment has broken down
as a result of the COnEcsted traffic
and the serious inroads made by IN"
long strike of railway shopmen.
The rail car shortage is contrib.
uting to Curtailment Of production
in some industries. notably steel and
lumber. 1t also is having tendency
to restrict the output OF coal, both
anthracite and bituminous. The
mines are able 10 produce more
coal, but cars in sufficient number
cannot be placed at the mine to move
il.
Government officials agreed that
industry, with plenty of money avail
able to finance business extension,
today finds its chief impediment in
the railroads inability to meet the
country's transportation require
mentS.
Agriculture is feeling the adverse
effects OF the railroads reduced car
capacity. and il is said 10 be chiefly
responsible for the divergence in
Liverpool and Chicago grain prices.
II has contributed especially 10 de-
pressed price OF wheat. Farmers,
however. are being adequately fl.
nanced and on the whole are in
more stable condition than a year
ago.
The Washington times., 1922-11-02
Good Business Barometer.

The total Of l,0O3,7j3 cars loaded
from October - TO p, was within
I4,7S0 cars of the highest mark
ever achieved, and has been exceed
ed only four times in the history oi
American railroading' the associa-
tiOn said.
Establishment of this record II
was announced, lis all the the NOR
significant as the loading OF mcr-
chandisc and general freight is onr
Of the best business barometers that
can be found.
Reports to the Federal Rcserr,
Board gathered from all sections OF
the country, featured uD steadily
increasing bank deposits; i2) hcaHir
sales Of all commodities; CD genera
cmplOymnt Of labor.
The Reserve Board found, how
ever. that the railroad situation -
still the greatest barrier TO industrial
and commercial prosperity Onll
lack of transportation facilities. III
board said, is holding back genera
era of more prosperous business.
Car shortag" is serious handicap.
both in agricultural and industria!
lines
The Washington times., 1922-11-02
TRADE SHOWS
BIC GAIN, RAIL
REPORT SAYS
Cars Loaded During October
Within 14,78O of Highest
Mark Ever Achieved.
by WILLIAM X. HUTCHISON,
International NrMs Service.

Economic and general business
conditions made great strides for
ward during October, it was shown
by reports made public by the
Federal Reserve Board. supple
mcntcd by "A statement from m"
American Railway Association
showing railroad aClivit!ea to have
reached during October nearly III"
highest peak ever recorded.
a sensational improvement in
general industrial activity ana
sharp increases in the marketing
OF agricultural products We're noted
by the railroads Loading Of rcN"'
nue. freight in the week ending
oct. y smashed all weekly records
for the past two years During
this sevcn.day period the total
freight loaded passed the million
car marx for the first time sine"
October 27, 1920.
The Washington times., 1922-11-02
Liberty Bonds.

Furnished BY W. d. Hibbs & Co
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-06-10
WORLD CHAMPIONS PLAY bAUERS
IN Bic BATTLE HERE TOMORROW

brought here, and that victory Is ex'
pected. 1t is most likely that Shep'
anska will hurl. although Pearson
who whipped the crack Board OF
Trade team the other evening, may
receive the call. 1t is also likely that
George Mcfarland, formerly OF the
New York Giants. will be here with
Beaver Falls. as Manager Harvey rs
after him strong. Ward and Harvey
OF Pitt fame. having just finished Their
school work, will also be In the visit
ors' fold. In fact, with the exception
OF two men, the team that won the
world title last year will be seen al
Bauers park tomorrow.
More than ordinary interest al
.taches itself to the contest. Local
Elks promise to turn out in big num-
bers. while all the sister lodges ex-
pect to be on hand to cheer the boys
that went through the elimination Sc
ries last year with colors flying. The
visiting batting order will be as fo:-
lows: Kelly, short; Young. second;
Reese, left; Mcbride, middle; McGin-
ley. third; Ward, right; Croud, first;
Harvey. left; Ward and Cooley. catch
ers: Pearson, Roscoe, Shepanska.
pitchers.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-06-10
MARTINS FERRY D|CKY BIRDS
DROP OUT Of VALLEY LEAGUE

gan falling of steadily. Not at any
game played. with the exception OF
one, was enough money taken In at
the gate TO clear expenses. according
to White.
Moundsville also wished to drop out
of the league. 1t was learned yester.
day. but agreed to try to stick at least
until July 4, after which It, too, will
drop out unless there Is better at
tendance.
The fans of the two districts affect
cd. 1t Is said. have become discour-
aged at the showings made by the
teams. Moundsville, however, seems
to have gathered itself together again
with reorganiEing. and is expected to
show a better game from now on.
Ferry ReoroanIzes.
After the Martins Ferry club had
dropped out of the league Thursday
the team reorganiZed for sand lot
games in order to keep League park
occupied The management has taken
an extended lease on the park, and
rather than let II be idle Will play fast
semi-pro clubs.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-06-10

boasts Of a reputation - the tough
est boy in town. That's the smbax.
RAISING situation Penrod Schofeld had
to face when he Internationally per-
formed kindness for one of his fellow
citizens. 1t WIS quite all right when
elderly Mrs. Smith called him q little
gentleman" but when his chums and
playmates echoed the term 1t became
unbearable. They made the mistake Of
calling him little gentleman" right
in front Of a tank Of tar left by the
street cleaning department and in less
than half a minute it's all over
This Is one of the inimitable escap-
AIDES Of "Penrod" Booth Tarkington'D
boyhood character whom Marshall Neil.
an has transformed to the screen in
his latest First National attraction
which will open at the Liberty Theatsr
on Monday for a weeks run. Disprov-
Ing the countless critics who claimed
1t couldn't be done, Mr.. Neilan has
taken the episodes Of Booth Tarking-
tons creation and welded them into .
coherent screen feature, bubbling over
with mirth and breathing the spirit Of
American boyhood.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-06-10
FAMOUS CUBAN
G|ANTS.C0M|NC

with the announcement that Sell
Halls Cuban Giants would play at
Riverview Park Sunday against the local
Casey's. the fans are realizing that they
will enjoy treat in seeing this famous
team perform. Many have expressed
their intention OF seeing this game II
only 20 hear the Cubans jabber In their
own peculiar lingo and cut up on the
coaching lines
The Caseys smarting under their do
feat at the hands Of the Duquesne Uni
verSIty team, do not intend to take
things easy soon again and will put
their strongest lineup on the field Sun
day. Last evening arrangements we',
completed that will bring Shaw. Of the
Jeanette. Pa. etam here TO pitch Sum
days game. Shaw also plays on tho
BOARD Of Trade team in the Pittsburgh
Twilight League. According TO DuReli,
Casey's Pittsburgh catcher. Shaw ranks
as one OF Pittsburgh's leading pitchers,
snd II was on his advice that the Casey
secured ShaW's promise to come here.
The Bellaire diamond shows the effec:
OF the efforts put forth during the week
and will be In the best Of shape for Sun
days game
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-06-10
DILL0NVkLE IS AT
WELLSDURC TODAY

The Dlllonvale Indians. leaders OF
the Ohio Valley Inter-City league,
will be the attraction at Wellsburg
this afternoon, and Wellsburg fans
are certain to witness real game OF
baseball. Wellsburg has obtained the
services OF Tad Pritchard. Bethanys'
ace. and possibly Zook will also wear
a Wellsburg uniform. These men will
give the Wellsburg team much added
strength, and enable them to put up
one of the best games Of the season
Dillonvale possesses a team every
member Of which can play baseball,
and should be big drawing card In
this city. With Pritchard In his usual
form and Wellsburg hitting the ball,
however, there should be a change in
the standing OF the teams when the
game Is ended.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-06-10
FOLLANSBEE COMES To CITY
WITH INTENTION Of WINNING

Of the Wheeling schedule played next
Sunday. Besides being hard game,
It Is a crucial game and one that will
have a bearing on who leads the
league for the coming week. and may
be for several weeks Dillonvale 10
travelling like house afire. and 1t will
be hard fights for other teams to stop
them. So far the Wheeling aggrega-
tionfi. McConkeys and Follansbee are
the only teams that have been sue
cessful in doing this. These two teams
that defeated the league leaders will
clash with each other next Sunday at
8 o'clock at Tunnel Green. and hard
game Is anticipated by both clubs.
The McConkeys have the edge, as
it is on their home lot and big shake
up has been made in the McConkeys'
lineup. Nothing definite could be
learned from Manager McConkey OF
Captain Barry Hanley other than they
expect a hard fight,
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-06-10

An interesting and Instructive exhibit
ton OF the national game was staged at
Riverview Park last evening when the
strong team representing the Fat mem
bership ~ the knights OF Columbus
met and defeated the team put forward
by the Lean members.
The game was replete with many
thrilling plays. the triple play OF Mon
ahan to Mahle being the outstanding
feature. Hannah At bat for the Leans
crashed ODE Into deep center. Monahan
was or With the crack OF the bat and
after the ball had passed over his head
made &mpins barehanded stab and
caaght the ball and pessed perfectly to
Mahle who touched second and then
MeIntee who had gone TO second on the
play.
The FaSs had an errorless game In
the field with the exception OF fahey
In left who accumulated six errors.
Bauers had the Leans eating out OF his
hand at al stages OF the game and only
allowed them TO get few scores when
he saw his team had the game on Ice.
Heagln. playing second FOR the Leans
nut a snappy game with six putouts and
ave assists besides having perfect day
1t the bat
- The box score follows:
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-06-10
VICTORIA THEATRE

Unqualified interest centers IN the an
nouncement that the Charlotte WINTERS
Stock Company, playing Its last per-
Torrance at the Court tonight. opens us
stay at the Victoria Theatre next Mon
day evening. oliver Morosco's greatest
musical comedy triumph. The Canary
Cottage" with all its sons and dance
numbers are TO be put on as advertised
Miss Wynters Is pleased 10 know that
some of her former school acquaintance
will surround her in the chorus work
Mildred McKeever. Gertrude Connolly
MarE aret Engler. Carmen Vogler'
Martha K!ndelberger. Mary Fassig
Kathryn Blowers, Selma Gillespy. Betty
Knauss and Grace Neuhart from the
Sherman school have been engaged, and
are now perfecting the parts assigned
Manager William J. Riley assures
thoss who have so faithfully followed
his company and plays. that the same
high class entertainment will ensue at
the Victoria. In fact. The Canary Cot
tage," Is the most difficult thing so far
attempted and he sincerely hopes IT
makes a lasting Impression. Ticket sale
already invites the belief that capacity
audience will greet the opening perform
ancs.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-06-10
WEARERS OF THE GOLD AND
BLUE MEET WHEELING NET
MEN THIS AFTERNOON.
Three Wheeling Boys Are on State
Team-locaI Representatives Not
Yet Chosen.

Wheeling lovers OF good tennis are
In for a couple OF good matches here
this evening when the state uniVer-
sity racqueteers come here TO lSeet
the Wheeling Tennis club stars on the
Edgdale courts.
Play will start at O'Clock, and no
doubt there will be a large gallery on
hand, for there are three wheeling
district boys on the state team who
have performed on local courts more
than once. and are we'll known TO
Wheeling followers Of the court game,
The Mountaineers are on post
season tour and are scheduled to play
four matches. today being the first
Monday they play at Marietta college,
and then they will swing back into the
state.
Who will represent Wheeling has
not yet been announced. but the team
will be chosen from the following
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-06-10
REX THEATRE.

The Vees-Ball Co. VIII give their
last matinee OF The Girl In The Limo
sine" today The play is the best bed
room farce Al Woods ever produced.
For the pleasure of the patrons. Jesse
Reiser and Angelo Cozzi. have been hVld
over to sing between the acts. This
novelty by two American Legion Boys'
has been an added feature to the show,
and II will bring many Of the Legion
boys out to hear them render their
bonus song. Next week starting with
matinee Monday. the Vees-Ball stock
On will present within The Law"
The cast requires 20 people and 1t will
be staged in excellent style.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-06-10
ANNOUNCEMENT MADE YESTER,
DAY OF DECISION REACHED
ON THURSDAY EVENING.
Special Meeting of Club Managers
and League Officers Held at
Martins Ferry Hall.

The Dicky Birds, Martins Ferry S
representatives in the Ohio Valley In,
ter.City baseball league. dropped OUT
of the loop. and MoundSrille's nine
also wanted to drop out, but agreed
to remain until after July Fourth. at
a special meeting of the club owners
snd officers held Thursday evening In
Martins Ferry. 1t became known yes
terday Of the action taken Thursday
Fred White. president of the Mar
tins Ferry club, brought M the matter
at the meeting held Thursday, declar-
Ing his team was losing proposition
and the club owners would rather lose
the $3.50 forfeit money than go ahead
losing over 500 every game played
The Martins Ferry club proved to be
a failure 1t started of strong, bu'
then hit a slump and attendance De-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-06-10
! THE THEATRES ;
COURT THEATRE

The Unkissed Bride" will be seen Tor
the last two times a the Court This
afternoon and tonight and Charlotte
Wynters and her supporting players
will close their engagement at the Chap
line Street playhouse tonight in blaze
If glory. The clever little comedy has
met with much favor and has been re-
ceived with shouts Of applause and
laughter Miss Wynters Is seen IN
role that fts her to nicely and she
has the support Of very capable COM
MANY Of associate players. The matinee
this afternoon promised TO attract a
large audience while tonights house Will
No doubt be Of a capacity size. After
this evenings performance the Chap
line street playhouse will close it's
doors to open only for the X OF y
meeting next Sunday afternoon June
leth.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-06-10
KEEN INTEREST cENTERs IN IN
VASloN OF CRACK OUTFIT
FROM BEAVER FALLS.
Locals Expect Toughest Assignment
In Recent Years-Record Turnout
Certain.

Redhot interest prevails IN the big
tilt tomorrow afternoon between the
Wheeling Bauers and Beaver Falls
Elks worlds semi.pro champs. The
visitors have a minor league lineup
Eddie Kelly. the speed boy, who re-
fused to 60 to the Southern leage.
will play .shortstop. Young Of London.
Ontario; Mckinley. who turned down
all offer IN the Mint league; Croud,
wanted by Toledo; Reese. just back
from Hartford. OF the Eastern league;
McBridge, who had an offer TO go TO
Buffalo. while Shepansks Of the West
ern league Is southpaw HEAVIER Of
more than ordinary promise-these
are some OF the stars, while Dick
Cooley Is recognized the peer OF all
blackstops in western Pennsylvania
Manager Harvey sends word that
the regular team intact would be
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-06-10
FRANKIE FORD TO
MEET YOUNG MACK
At EAST PALESTINE

frankie Ford. Martins Ferry weller
leavesthis morning at s:13 from Bridge
port for East Palestine. O.. where to-
night he meets Young Mack. n hard
hitting youngster over whom Ford al
ready holds decision. and. no doubt
many OF his followers will await the
returns with interest
Ford Is in good condition for the
match and according to his training
camp, will gain victory tonight.
A considerable export OF shark ms
1. made from California 10 the east.
An EnElshman named Lambert. norm
iTTp, attained wcjgGj OF 80 pounds.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-06-10
WITH TWELVE VICTORIES AND
ONE DEFEAT, MoUNTAINEER
CLArM HoNoR
Gold Met and Defeated Some Of the Best
In the rri-Seats District

MorGantowH. June st Special
After having investigated the records
OF other teams In the district the Wes;
Virginia university a!ne, hasing Its
claims on the system OF percentage.
claims the tri-state baseball champion
ship for the season just closed. The
Mountatners' record shows a total OF II
games won and only 4 single defeat
and since there Isn't n sectional nins
that can come anywhere near this marx
the locals feel justified IN claiming the
genfalon.
west Virginia met and defeated every
collegiate nine of Importance In the
district. winning SIX out OF seven games
with the leaders. PET. Tech and Grove
City. The Sk3ho nine vas the only out
fit to defeat the locals during the season
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-06-10
KEEN RIVALRY EXISTS NOW IN
LEADERS OF OHIO VALLEY
INTER-CITY LEAGUE.
Manager Moconkey Unable to Gel
Girl Ball Player 10 Be Here
Tomorrow.

Word was received last night that
the girl baseball player that was to
have been In the McConkey lineup
this coming Sunday against Follans-
bee will not be in Wheeling. Their
tour OF the Pittsburgh district calls
for game on Sunday. and II she
would come to Wheeling she could
not catch her team mates again until
they hit Buffalo. II Is with deep re-
gret OF the Wheeling management
that the girl wonder could not ar.
range to come here. but il was not be-
cause OF tempting offers.
From what the writer can learn.
there will be one Of the hardest games
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-06-10

Fifty dollars for six pho.egraphs"'
That's what paid"
Where does the work coma in TO
justify such prices?"
We'll, they look like you and yet
they don't look like you. That's where
the $50 comes in."-Kansas City Jour
nal.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-06-10
.sTATF University NETNEN To
MEET LOCAL RAQUETEERS HERE

wielders of the racquet: Tom Cum
Minis, state champ; Tom Beattte,
SLACK" Bowie. Arthur Ebberts, Hugh
Flemlngs. George Perkins, William
Abrams and Clark Fulton, who has
been playing with Washington and
Jefferson the past spring.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-06-10

Two base hits, Whelan ?, Heasin J,
q Hannah I. Bauers ;. Three base hits,
Heaxin 1. Hannah 2. Meder 3. Bauers 1.
HON. runs, Meder /. Monahan 2. Double
plays, Fapas 20 Manic TO Burke 3.
Mahle to Burke 2. Triple plays
Monahan 20 Mahle l. sacrthce Hits,
Aeder, Left on Bases. Fats 4, Leans ..
Hit by Pitcher, Bremen, by Bauers ~
schuisr, Many Struck Out by Bauers.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-06-10
MY, OH MY WHAT An AWFUL GAME

II by Schiller q. Umpire, Hon. Jas. j.
O'Toole. Time hours and Il minutes,
Attenda nee. II.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-06-10

Common sense is so called because It
isn't.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-06-10
LIBERTY THEATRE

BEING regarded as n little gentle
man. has its disadvantages II one
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-06-10
WEST V|RG|N|ANON CLAIMS
: TR|-STATE BASEBALL TITLE

and sine. they we're in turn decisively
trimmed bythe varsity Oh two OCCASIONS
and nl.o by Grove CRY and WaynesourS
college the, cannot expect to equallins
the Mountalneers' mark.
Coach Rodgers outfit played soou
ball throughout the season In games
with tri-state rivals since the rating
IS based on percentages the team Is iar
ahead OF its nearest rival. West VIZ
rtn;a's record for the season Is as toi-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-06-20
NOW MY IDEA IS THIS!
Daily Talks With Thinking Philndelphans Subjects They
KnOtU Best

for six or eight years, many OF the adjacent
properties were rendered practically value-
less dq6ing that entire time.
.'The building code also requires certain
thiCknesses OF walls In proportion to the
length and the width Of building. irrespec-
tive of the loading. This is an obsolete
provision dating back to the time of solid
brick walls. and should be modernized. The
Building Bureau already makes concessions
on this matter, permitting pilaster and pier pier
were clearly outlined in the code. The exits,
stairways. etc. of all buildings are at the
discretion of the chief of the bureau. With
the present chief. who is very competent
this matter should also be clearly covered in
the code
The code at present recognizes nothing
but brick fire walls in making subdivisions
OF large areas; less expensive and cumber-
some types Of construction should be per-
mittcd.
'Plastering is another point which should
be revised. The code demands three. coat
p.astering, whereas In actual practice one,
TWO and three coats are used. 1t also re-
quircs terra Gotta buildings to be plastered
on the outside, an unnecessary burden.
As to Re. enforced Concrete
The laws on re-enforced concrete re.
auire an engineering inspector to be paid
for by the owner. With such construction In
the hands OF competent firms this is an
unnecessary and large expense. and with
dishonest or incompetent contractor 1t gives
little If any protection.
In obtaining building permit at the
present time the sanction Of the Buildino
department. the Bureau of Health, the
Burcau OF Surveys, the Bureau OF HIGHWAYS.
the fire marshal and in many cases the Irt
Jury is required. 1t would save much
| time. expense and confusion if one Office OF
| authority could issue u permit covering ali
| these spheres, "''
Our committee has taken these matters
up with the city officials and we find de.
cided disposition among them to make tbe
| laws conform to the best interests NJ The
city; The members Of our sub committee,
consisting OF Charles +. Bower, Arthur D.
Smith and John =. Hill. assisted by Edward
+; Fiannery, have gone thoroughly into the
! whole matter and have devoted q great
deal of time and effort toward sn".
gcsting such changes as will make the nS coSo
more more acceptable to those who desire to
locate plants in Philadelphia. With the
changes which they have suggested, | believe
that this result will be Accomplished ;''''e