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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-10-14
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Solicitors. Physicians. Contractors.
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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-10-14

Final plans has. been mad. for fns
fora. automobile parade Co te held .a
.uuuccfiuu with the Halloween Ceie.
hrat.ou Secretary Schwe rffcEer o.
tlc Bu.iue-- Mems association stated
yesterday that more than rs cars
have already been entered in the
parade
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-10-14

Enroute home from P.ttsb.-.
James X Lewis and family %. Ciarks
tlrE passed through tn ci,v last
evening lL theIr Ford touring car
They report roads good 10 thls SEE
ton % fLe country
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-10-14
We sell the Hberty-Bu.h and We

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Company. Let us explain how the
great concern cares for your c4r
wherever you are.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-10-14

'rakes. pneumatic tires ard shock
aHsnrt'1g devices uude. 4fut4u!t-
Hartford patents.
The Detroit times., 1911-03-31

, tain velvet rugs in Oriental patterns
that are most grateful in coloring.
The Wilton rugs have the prefer
ence in domestic weaves, and this sea.
sons showing includes a great varie
~ OF new designs in well-balanced
patterns and refined colorings. Those
having the plain centers with two
tone borders of conventional design
are especially favored.
Scotch art rugs are particularly dur
able and the manufacturers have Civ
en- especial attention this season TO
meeting the demand for designs that
will harmonic with the latest ideas
In wall papers and draperies.
inexpensive rugs for the summer
home are In great demand just now.
Grass rugs1 and fiber rugs are largely
used. and the revival of the rag rug
furnishes most attractive possibilities
for quaint and durable floor coverings
The Detroit times., 1911-03-31

and withal so attractive and Natter
ing to the foot The pump, about
whose becomingness there has never
been any question, Is now made 10
fit so perfectly that all objections
from the point OF comfort, are re-
moved. Heels and toes are not ex-
aggerated, and altogether the new
boot is a thing OF beauty and COM
fort.
Dull black calf seems TO be the pref
erence In feathers, although suedes I'm
black and brown and grey are also be-
ing shown, and tans promise TO be
quite as much worn as last season.
Many OF the newest pumps have a
small simulated buckle OF leather.
while others have the regulation bow
of ribbon or leather.
For afternoon wear the satin pump
will be very popular, in black, blue,
grey or brown. although the velvet
pump that is so bewitching on small
feet will hold It's own. This also may
be obtained in brown or blue velvet.
White shoes, both high and low, will
be worn TO a greater extent than for
several seasons past Canvas and
white buckskin. besides the white sat
in for dressy wear, viii be seen on the
correctly clad woman, worn with her
outing costumes.
Evening slippers are exquisite and
the styles innumerable. The beaded
vamps OF many OF the satin and kid
slippers are a natural outcome OF the
great vogue for beads. Many have
gold heels, with just a rim of gold
The Detroit times., 1911-03-31

These woven rag rugs are not a riot
OF color as the old-fashioned kind
used to be, but are made from select
ed materials and colors to harmonic
with other furnishings. II one wishes
to furnish the filling for these rugs
any weaver will make them up at a
very reasonable price. Partly worn
sheets, denim, unbleached muslin or
old curtains are suitable for the fill
ing o. the heavier rugs, while for
small rugs to be used in the bath
room lighter weight material, such as
lawn and Bingham are desirable.
II Is not possible to produce the
variety of effects in the braided rag
rug, but nothing is more picturesque
In the Colonial bedroom than one or
these handmade rugs. They may be
braided of strips Of outing flannel or
calico and simple designs introduced
by employing selected colors.
The Detroit times., 1911-03-31
The Seasons Showing of Floor Coverings

patterns. to obtain an artistic result.
With plain walls and simple furni-
ture, rugs or carpets OF considerable
warmth and character may be select
ed, but IL the walls have been treated
freely, or the draperies have much
figure the unobtrusive designs in soft
colorings will be found most satisfac-
tory.
IL ones purse does not prohibit ORR
entail rugs the matter OF selection Is
greatly simplifled, because, though
they are often most intricate in de-
sign the colors are so wonderfully
blended that their effect Is subdued
and neutral. Each year sees the do
nestle rugs approaching nearer to
this ideal, however. At first, though
the limitations were accurate In de-
sign. the colors were too vivid and
gaudy, but now II is possible TO OBJ
The Detroit times., 1911-03-31

/; An injudiciously selected rug or
carpet may quite ruin room other
wise furnished in the best of taste.
1--WE enter rooms sometimes in which
fhe insistent pattern of the rug or It's
Sgaudy colors manes the furniture
seem insignificant and the draperies
land other decorations quite charac-
terless. The floor covering should be
"a suitable background for the furnish
Iings, as the wall covering should be
for the pictures. 1t must not violate
Ione Of the most important laws of
decoration that the color tone OF the
room should shade downward from
the ceiling. since II the rug or carpet
il lighter than the walls an effect OF
topheaviness is produced.
II is necessary TO preserve a GER
tain balance OF values in regard to
The Detroit times., 1911-03-31

about the top OF the slipper that en-
phasizes prettily the contour OF the
foot. Green and red satin heels are
also seen on the black satin slippers.
The palmer styles have gold colonial
buckles TO finish them, or tiny ones OF
rhinestones. One perfectly plain black
satin pump was finished only with five
little rhinestones. set on in a row. Lit
tie ornaments OF tulle, net and satin
are made TO adjust on plain slippers,
and frequently two or three sets will
be sold with one pair OF slippers. One
quaint idea was the tucking OF a tiny
pink rose with its two green leaves,
made OF ribbon. under each side of the
black satin pump bow
The Detroit times., 1911-03-31

These are sad. bad days indeed
for the lady upon whom nature
cruelty bestowed large feet "Woe
is me-" cried one OF them the other
day. "wiIl the long. loose skirt never
return, under which may hide my
pedal extremities? With these scant,
short skirts they are as conspicuous
as n sore thumb as two sore
thumbs. oh, woe is mel" repeated
the lady with the large feet.
And her plant is surely justified.
for never have the styles demanded
such careful attention to footwear.
IL woman would be smartly dress
ed But at the same time never have
the footwear styles been so sensible,
The Detroit times., 1911-03-31

your warming oven and you'll never
have soft, tasteless crackers.
Toasted crackers spread with jelly
make an acceptable sweet at simple
luncheons.
The Detroit times., 1911-03-31
ALL AROUND THE HOME.

In sprinkling table linen use a large
salt shaker and in the water put a
little cold starch-about a tablespoon
full TO a quart of water. The linen
will iron with about the same stiff
ness as when new.
The Detroit times., 1911-03-31

Lace hosiery II is expected will be
In great demand a little later in the
season.
The shot silk hose with It's attrac-
tive shaded effect is very durable and
especially suitable for wear with tail.
ored costumes.
The plain silk stocking, with the
cotton top and sole may be obtained
in very satisfactory quality OF pure
thread silk for $1.10. Embroidered
silk stockings come as low as $2.25
For good all around wear nothing
equals the plain black Isle stocking
in gauze or medium weight that sells
for CSC TO soc.
The Detroit times., 1911-03-31

Advance models in spring millinery
show marked tendency to simplicity
in style. there being but little trim
ming on the new hats.
The Detroit times., 1911-03-31

A spoonful of -four added to the
grease In which eggs are to be fried
will prevent them from sticking or
breaking.
When polishing the stove add lit
tie sugar or strip to polish and IL
will not burn OF so quickly.
The Detroit times., 1911-03-31

For early wear velvet pumps will
be favored. For later wear, suede
and satin shoes will take the place Of
velvet.
The Detroit times., 1911-03-31

Blue VIII be one of the most-fash.
ionable colors for spring wear.
The Detroit times., 1911-03-31

Net allovers in patterns OF solic
dots resembling porcelain beads will
enjoy decided vogue.
The Detroit times., 1911-03-31

Always keep dish of crackers in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-27

ing the movements of Laurence from a place too distant for him to observe Snap. If he had seen Snap when that four-legger first came to the camp he must have thought that he followed his master away into the woods. Any way, transactions proved that the tramp did not realize the presence of Snap inside the tent. nor about the camp premises.
 About twenty minutes after Snap had stretched himself inside the tent as self-appointed guard of the place, noise caught his ear. It was the sneaking step Snap knew so we'll. He sat up, his ears bent in a listening attitude. He did not bark. He was too wise for that.
 The tent opened and hideous head was thrust in. Then a whole body en- tered. The head had failed to note the figure. of Snap in a corner of the tent. In fact, pile of bedding helped to conceal him. for he lay behind it..
 The tramp came into the tent and began to pick up some loose garments he saw there. He had just filled his arms, and was bending down to get at the mess box (where bread, bacon, sugar and coffee were stored) when a small, compact form darted at him. and before he realized what was hap pening Snap had hold of his coat sleeve. Snap had missed his aim. He had intended to grab the mans throat. But he held to the piece of sleeve like a wise. In vain did the tramp try to shake him off. Out of the tent the tramp ran, struggling against Snap who growled between his tightly shut teeth, hanging on like the proverbial grim death. The tramp was afraid to strike the dog for fear of his letting go the coat in order to get hold on his flesh. So he shook himself and then began trying to get out of the coat. Together man and dog struggled several feet from the tent. and then something else happened.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-27

of the Pippin family-children and all"
 You may believe that the Pippins were frightened. for they feared they'd be overtaken, thinking that the light from the opening into which they had sought hiding might shine out and lead the robbers to them. But it did not prove the case. The robbers soon rode on, and Father Pip pin continued to lead his family down the lighted and narrow passage. After some time they came to a door with bolt. A little squirrel sat there, his broad tail over his face. As Dame Pippin-who was now in the lead drew near she saw the squirrel. "Oh. here is our little friend who has come in advance of us."
 Even as she spoke the little crea- ture threw down his tail from before his eyes and spoke in their language. "Yes, l am the squirrel who opened the tree for you to enter here. Now you are very near to the village and you may hurry to the towns officers and tell them to go towards the forest road and capture the robbers. for they are still a long way behind you. You came over what Is called the short cut. After you have placed the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-27

other two robbers were found-just as the squirrel said they would be- fast asleep from over-eating and drinking in the cave. Father Pippin had goats skin of new wine. and the robbers had drunk to their fill of it. They were made very i'll from the new wine and the old cheese and the honey and the wheaton loaf they found there. And for one day the Pippin family went on short rations. for the robbers had devoured all their bread and honey and cheese. But they did not mind about that, for they were happy to be well rid of the thieving band that had robbed them so often. But never again would they be so molested.
 And in vain did Father Pippfn and his two sons make search for the lit- tie squirrel that had come to their relief on that night Every squirrel they could see on d tree they would call out to, but none ever replied to them. And in vain did they make search over the giant tree for the great hole into which they had gone on that night. It could not be found. Tt Is not for us to insist" said Dan. The squirrels know their desire. It Is not for us to try to make them come forth and tell us. We owe them our lives. mayhap."
 And Father and Dame Pippin said: Yes, We owe the little squirrels our safety and our home, at least"
 And from that day no one ever intruded himself In the forest where the giant tree sheltered so many squIr- rels. The tree became known as the Squirrel Stronghold. And no one ever entered 1t again. And this is the story of a thing that happened two thou sand years ago. which may be true. so far as anyone now living can say. But so goes the strange story of the Squirrel and the Robbers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-27

After the three. robbers had disap- peared down the road, carrying one of Father Pippin's best sheep, Father Pippin hurried into the house and told his wife of his success Tn getting two of the robbers as prisoners. But" said he, I've cannot remain here the remainder of this night, for after the three robbers have waited a certain length of time, they will return to search for their missing companions. So we must get away from here as quickly as possible. We'll go to the village-a good nights Journey on foot and by the woods and there we'll get the officers of the law and take them back to the farm and take the two robbers into custody of the law"
 Yes, husband" agreed Dame Pip pin. And she got the three children dressed and ready for starting. They set out, Father Pippin carrying little Susan on his back. She was too small to keep pace with the others. But be- fore starting Father Pippin had gone to the cave door and had seen that 1t was locked securely with a paddock, and the key he put into his pocket. The door was of very heavy beams and iron barred. Those on the inside might work for days without succeed ing in breaking 1t down.
 As the Pippin family went along the road towards the village, which lay in an opposite direction to the desert, they kept close watch about them. They had gone quite long way when of A sudden they heard the beating of horses hoofs. AS the robbers all had fine steeds, and none of the peas- antry owned a horse in all that land, Father Pippin knew the band of thieves were coming after him. Doubt less they had gone to look for their comrades, and not seeing them, had started to follow the farmer and his family mistaking them for their miss-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-27

argument with that old farmer over the proper way to raise game chickens and-well, we'll see him when the hour Is noon. can't idle away my time to watch the camp"
 Then leave the place and go and find out the age of your bank of rock yonder," replied Harry The Fort can hold itself I reckon. Noth- ing here too precious to leave"
 "All right cried Jack, getting to his feet and closing up his book. And Pm off, too. It's far more nec- essary that I should acquaint myself with some bits of information con cerninC the peculiar formation of rock wonder than that I should lie about this Fort keeping possible tramps away"
 Then Jack, book under arm and pencil and paper and magnifying glass inside 8 little leather shoulder-case, set out to walk half a mile up the river to a point opposite great clin of rock. There he would row across in little canoe which he and ehis comrades had tied up at that point in the river.
 Laurence reached the farm house m que time and Mrs. Right, the lar mer's wife. weighed out pound of butter for him. Then she gave him a big bottle of fresh buttermilk. That's for your dinner today" said the good woman.
 Laurence thanked her and started to return to the camp, for MT. Right had gone to town that morning and Jacks prediction concerning a possi- ble argument about game chickens could not possibly happen. As he was leaving the gate he saw Snap coming after him, Snap had been out about the barn during Laurence's call at, the house. But he had scented his presence. and ran after him. At the gate Laurence drove him back. ."Go home" he said speaking firmly to Snap. But Snap only stood. softly whining to go along. Laurence went
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-27
6he Origin of Money.

the imperial bust on one side and some sacred emblem on the other. Greek coins have been of valuable as- sistance to scholars in systematizing Greek mythology.
 Passion of Greece was probably the first man to develop the idea of lend ing money at high rate of interest. He opened a house Chat today would be called a bank) at Athens where money was loaned out on interest with good security. He started this business with capital of 50 talents (S50,00 Later he established credit for himself at all centres of Greek commerce.
 Thus did the "banking' system come into vogue. making commerce between different nations possible. and bringing about many rich indus tries. Gold always remained the most valuable metal, and silver was second in value. Brass and copper always appeared In the shape of coins of small value.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-27

Lad fence, after thinking the matter over. had decided not to leave the camp alone, and returned to 1t. He came through the underbrush just as Snap was about to make leap Tor new hold on his victim. Laurence saw and understood the situation. He ran forward and called Snap off. The dog didn't obey at first. but Laurence's voice soon prevailed and he let go the tramp's sleeve.
 The culprit, once more free, stood looking mean. He knew he had been caught in the very act of thtevery for he still had a coat belonging to Laurence over his free arm.
 Come off. Snap!" Laurence sur veyed the man as the dog obeyed him. He was an evil-looking fellow. capable of almost any meanness. And at the moment Laurence felt glad that Snap was there. The great hulk ing tramp could soon overpower him should he desire to do so. and help himself to whatever he wished of the camps possessions.
 Snap stood growing menacingly, and it required several sharp words from Laurence to keep him off his victim. The tramp remained silent, but pitched Laurence's coat to the ground.
 Pick 1t up and take it into the tent" Laurence felt safe in making the command for Snap would see that his order was obeyed should he have to call upon him.
 The tramp sullenly did as told. As he came from the tent he looked to- wards Snap. "Vicious dog" he said. Keep him off till git out of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-27
When Old Snap Held the Fort

~ LAURENCE and Jack Wilson and
 their good friend, Harry Fields
 were spending a week in the woods. They had a first-ciass camping outfit, which meant they sheltered beneath as fine little tent as boys could wish for. It was strong and withstood the siege of winds which came to try their power against 1t. And outside the tent, Just few feet from its entrance, was a shed built of rough boards. Under this shed the boys cooked their camp din- ners and breakfasts. A stone fire place had been built by Laurence who was a genius in the way of "do- ing domestic things" The fire always blazed and never smoked, which was indeed an accomplishment on Lau- rence's part, seeing that 1t was he who built the fireplace and stuck the 'bmoke-leader" in the right direction.
 Harry was the Nimrod of the party. He never failed to come in from hunt ing and fishing with bag. Jack was the entertainer, and would sing songs and tell stories by the hour as the three lay stretched about the camp fire. The tent was only slept in,, and the out of doors served as lounging place. kitchen and dining-room.
 The boys had located their camp near to farm house which was just outside the fine woods, and which was reached by path. There they went to buy butter, eggs, and an occasional watermelon from the farmers wife. And there they became acquainted with Snap, a fierce-eyed. evil-looking bull dog. But Snap belied his looks
 He was. in truth. good-natured fel- low, molesting no one unless ''sicked" on by some one whose authority he re- spected. Tramps, to be sure, were his pet aversion. and when one of those worthless individuals came within the precincts of Snaps domain. he sent him on his way at a pretty rapid gait. If the said tramp persevered in hanging about the farm, after Snap had shown his objection to his pres encc. he was liable to get into tron-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-27

off, not looking back again. and think ing that Snap had returned to the yard.
 However, Snap had done no such thing. He was keeping safe dis tance behind Laurence. trotting along half-hid len by the tall grass and weeds the roadside. When Lau- renee drew near to the camp he did not observe a dark form sinking from a bunch of bushes that grew near to the tent. The form kept in the shadow of bushes and saplings which were covered with vines.
 But Snap saw the form and he knew it to be one of those creatures forbidden to enter his masters yard. But after having seen the tramp Snap lost sight of him. Evidently the tramp had seen Snap, and had taken himself off to a safe distance.
 Laurence entered the tent and put the butter in little tim pail which he then carried to the spring near by. He set the pail in the water to keep the butter cool. Having accomplished this bit of camp work he looked about to see what else there was to do. As no work seemed necessary just then, he decided to wander off into the woods on an "exploring expedition"
 After Laurence had departed from the camp. Snap who had kept a watchful eye on him. came openly to the tent and went inside 1t. After satisfying himself that he could be comfortable there he lay down in corner. Just what went through his mind 1t is not possible to say. but he did not sleep. He seemed to be. waiting for something to happen. And something did happen. too. And lit happened pretty soon.
 After Laurence had disappeared into the woods. the same, skulking form that had been espied by Snap in the bushes came into light again. Evidently the tramp (for the dark form was nothing more nor less than l . Weary Willie") had been watch