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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-01-16
THE BEAUTY SPOT"
FrsnS oes-eo IN Clever Musical
Cerscy Pieases Avaienee a.


Fun anu itoli'y predominant The
Beauty SPOT. The clever musical com
eds for Nhich Dekovsn and Herber'
are rsspOnsibi-. that delighted an
audisnc. at the Court lar; evening
Frank D-shon az the riddy old Rus
sian general IL delighted and keeps
the entire story in a rio; OF humor
over his trepidajion concerning a
painting OF his wife. formerly an
artists model. which has been dragged
from nus'y attick and offered for
sale
The generals pretty daughter. Ma
dine. is In love and wishes 10 marry
the artist Who IS responsible for the
troubles and the painting. but the gen
eral wants her TO marry a cousin 10
whom she has been betrothed since
she Was baby and whom she has
never seen. The cousin finally comes
upon the scene. bringing his pretty
little Borneo wife with him. and he
and the artist change Identities. The
general has his hands fun trying to
straighten out his domestic tangle, but
he finds time to sing his several songs
TO tn" accompaniment OF a group o..
pretty girls. among which are she
Sells Sea Shells" I'm Going Crazy.
Foolish Questions" and others. all OF
which give him an abundant oppor-
tunity for that class OF comedy OF
which lac has no sgperiorS
ioldie Joab. a diminutive comedi-
ennc. is exceedingly clever and scores
splenGidiy ia her song. When Cupid
Comes Tapping" Others conspic.
nous in the case are Stella Thomas
Pauline itSesOn. Carl krusada. Frank
Walsh ana lacI Fisher The entire
production is handsomely staged
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-01-16
The. Girl Of My Dreams"

IN ne TN Oi Ny Dreams.' The
new musical comedy in which jos. Vi
Gates is starring John Ilyams ami
Leila Mcintyre. there will be "A strong
Quaker element manifesring itself nor
only in costumes but in language. q!
nj least two OF the principal charac-
tiers. The production. it is promised.
win b- mos; elaborate on" from a
scenic a. well as costume standpoint.
The Girls OF Ny Dreams will be the
attraction a. the Court next TUESDAY
ana "Wednesday. with matinee Wed.
nesdaN.
Holbrook argus., 1912-11-26
The Manager Must Understand Little Things---But Do Big Ones


  a expense LABOR  The be woman nandp pu themat work He often that without complete knowledge
  ponsibity let the Many and IND DO what they hired shipping while BIG THINGS
  because  depends being therfe ox'sw k-AN NOT
  hngs minor empoyes tim doing things that hire 0 do for him.
Holbrook argus., 1912-11-26
Enlisting for Seven Years

The f1ighty-minded youths who have been the biggest as set in the business of army recruiting officers, may be a little more serious iu regard to cutting family and home ties and rushing into the army, since the new law provides that enlistmenis shall be for seven years instead of three as heretofore. The first four years the enlisted men must spend in active service, while for three years more he is to hold himself subject to mili- tary duty at call; and for the latter hsre is nn pay. Army officials opposed the new law when it was before Congress.
Holbrook argus., 1912-11-26
Old Hickory Chips

When yon meet a friend carry ing cup of sorrow, fill it with milk of human kindness. There are many who believe some of the reports of Jack John sons powers are colored.
 President Taft has double, the news dispatches say. Well there's enough of him for two anyway.
 Women's hats may yet be sold at so much a front foot.
 There is no froth or foam on the temperance wave.
 A rounder is not a good citizen. This is on the square.
 A magnetic personality may sometimes get shortcircuited.
 Automobiles are travelling the pace that kills pedestrians.
 Things naturally look dark to the man whose eye has been blacked.
 We don't care what's at the top of Mount Mckinley but we would like to know what's at the bottom of the high cost of living.
 You often lose more by the friends you allow yourself to associate with than by the enem- ies who put you on your mettle.
 Some men set" around all day and all they hatch is story to tell their wives about laying the foundation for the future.
 Miss Magery Chester, a petite North Dakota maiden, has mar ried a man by the name of Umpgazimgazowskinski. Love will do anything.
 If the people who pick the fberries we buy should make a mistake sometime and turn the lbox upside down when filling, we would come pretty near getting full measure.
Holbrook argus., 1912-11-26
An Extra Session?

Will there be an extra ses- sion? This is the season for rabbits in Maryland and gues- ses, and the question pro- pounded is vital. When MT. Cleveland came to the White House he deferred an extra session until the following August. Democrats ever af- forwards declared that in the delay he made a mistake, and they insist on an extra session along about March 4. It is a safe guess to say that the ex- tra session will be pulled off, because the Democrats are anxious to ''get at things"
Holbrook argus., 1912-11-26
Who is Second?

The Progressive party is emphasizing through Senator Dixon its demands to be recK- oned as the "second party" |" and all this has to do with the matter of dispensing patron- age. The Republicans have about 142 Members-elect in the coming Congress, as against I2 or 14 Progressives, but on the other hand the Progressives have a big lead over the Republicans Ill the matter of electoral and popu- lar votes. It is going to be a pretty scrap, and there is enough argument on both sides to keep things hot when the minority pork is distri- -buted.
Holbrook argus., 1912-11-26
Under Guard of the
 Secret Service

Upon the election to the office of President the Secret Service completed planed to safeguard the life of Governor Wilson. This is. the result of a law enacted by Congress following the assassinatior of President Mckinley, and Chief Wilkie immediately put the act into effect. Thus the government has solved the problem of how to care of our future Presidents, leaving in abeyance the old conundrum: What will we do with our ex-Presidents?'
Holbrook argus., 1912-11-26

Occasionally a patient swears by his doctor, but more often at him.
Holbrook argus., 1912-11-26

A woman seldom shows her age until she tries to hide 1t.
Holbrook argus., 1912-11-26
He Didn't Pull the Peach

A lady had fine young peach tree which bore fruit last year for the first time one solitary peach. She was very anxious to see just what the fruit looks like when it is ripe and since she feared that her little son would discover it before it should be ready to pull she took him into the garden, showed it to him and said, ''Wil- lie do not pick that peach because Ham very anxious to have it rip en on tree. No doubt he would not have known about the fruit if his mother had not called his at tention to it. He said "all right, '" fully intending to leave it alone but his curiosity had been arous- ed. One day he went into the garden to look at the peach. It was so tempting that he could not refrain from eating it. He had promised his mother not to pull it but since the tree was very small he was able to reach it with his mouth while standing on tip toes. He ate the fruit from the stone leaving the latter clinging to the tree. In a few days his mother saw what had been done and of course reproved him. She said Why son, didn't 1 tell you not to pull the peach" 7" Looking up innocently into her face he replied: But mamma 1 didn't pull it. ;"
Holbrook argus., 1912-11-26
Lost In The Mails

During the year, s, 56o ar ticles of merchandise were lost ill the mails, because impro- perly wrapped or addressed. The approximate value of the lot is s13,ooo. The annual auction sales of these articles will, be held in Washington early in December.
Holbrook argus., 1912-11-26
Democracy and Business

It has been very evident ever since Governor Wilson was nominated that he would. be'overwinellninag elected and during alF' the months from J.gdssssto- November with a st&dfast assurance that Will son would be the next presi- dent the business of the coun- try has made most substancial progfsss and confidence has refgned aevery where. This is due to the fact that the busi- ness menSof the country req lizs, tAatewhile NIT. Wilson is a dlEtermihiedi. reformer and prdgfessive,- he is above all enimenay "safe and sane" and the country may look forward :to an era of splendid pr6sPerity under his admins trdtlon'
Holbrook argus., 1912-11-26
Wireless Almost Unlimited

With the new wireless sta ton of the navy at Arlington, Virginia, shooting messages to Key West, Florida, and Colon, Panama-the latter nearly 5000 miles, the scien- tiflc world is asking itself whether there is any limit to this talking through space.
Holbrook argus., 1912-11-26
Direct Election of Senators

Owing to the lateness of the action in Congress regarding the direct election of Senators, but two states have beep able to ratify the proposed change i'll tie Constitution-these be- ing Massachusetts and Min nesota. Thirty-four states must approve before the change becomes effective.
Holbrook argus., 1912-11-26
Influence and Example
Fsyerv community ought to

Every vconrmunity ought to exemplify the enterprise and energy of it's most progressive {, citizens. The wide-awake citi- zen ought to see the import ance of devoting a share of hls ti4ne 10 the public service iii aid of his community.
 Public spirit characterizes the modern successful busi .' ness man. He realizes that he is indebted to the community in which he has attained his . success, and that the best and most. practical method ol ,meeling his obligation to the community is 10 take an ac- rive interest in community affairs.
 Activities of disreputable elements in any community are ill inverse proportion to the indifference of the respect able citizens. The effect oi good example is salutary in the community as well as in the family.
 Moreover, when the citizen of wide inhuence-the bank CTS the merchants take ac- tive part ip community devel- opment the less influential are easily induced to do likewise, for they can be made to see that. their influence are inn ,pertant. Thaugh their sphere of influence is less extensive their voice and example are potent, perhaps more so than their more prosperous neigh Eors would be Ill the same sphere. ..
 No ones interests are too srfall:to warrant engaging ill the work of, community build ing. The'great strength of the American army is said to be due to the fact that each sol dier is an officer. So when each and every citizen is working in community build ing nothing can long retard its progress.
Holbrook argus., 1912-11-26

A girl" living not far from this city, of rather ancient ap- pearance, was asked why she did not marry. Her reply is practical, if it is anything. She said, 'l have some money of my own; have a parrot that can swear and a monkey that can chew. What need have 1 of a husband?" Can anybody answer this sensible fe- male?
Holbrook argus., 1912-11-26
N.ssi.,

An aviator school is to be estaHshed for the instruction of Washington society girls, but we have an idea that they could give a few points to the aviatogE.s when it comes to high flying.
Holbrook argus., 1912-11-26

According to Andy Carne- gie, laugh, and the kings laugh with you, weep, and you get out for splashing the royal throne.
Holbrook argus., 1912-11-26

It seems certain that the some day. when the world shall have universal peace has been postponed.
Smyrna times., 1912-04-17
NEW ORGAN FOR ST. PETERS
Andrew Carnegie Gives 1915, the
Congregation to Raise Like Amount.

Andrew Carnegie Gives 1915, the
Congregation to Raise Like Amount.
Along with the good fortune of st.
Peters Church in getting fixed with
an able and progressive rector.
comes another good fortune in the
announcement that Andrew Car
negie, the millionaire and philan-
thropist, has consented to give
$875. 90 toward an organ fund if the
members of st. Peters Church will
raise like sum. With this in
view, Mr.. Carnegie has instructed
the Mohler Manufacturing Company
of Hagerstown, Md, that his share
will be in their hands as soon as the
money here is all raised and the
contract given. The vestry and
members of the church will now set
out to raise the fund and more too,
for it is the desire of the church
to put III fine organ costing 81, 900
or more, or as much as they are able
to make the fund. For some years
it has been manifest that a new
organ was sadly needed. but not
until now has the opportunity been
given to make a move in this direc-
tion. The new pipe organ will be
one of the latest and best types and
as the Mohler make is one of the
celebrated in the country, every
impetus has been given to the organ
fund movement. 1t is the wish of
the members of the parish to have
the new instrument installed as soon
after Rev. T. G. Hill, the new
rector, arrives as possible. The
vestry will be allowed $500 for theii
old organ, making the church only
raise about $S25 to come up to the
So, 900 rnark. The thought of a new
organ 10 received with joy by the
=, members of the parish and from
now on the event will be looked
forward to with pleasant anticipa
tion.
Smyrna times., 1912-04-17
MUCH ANXIETY FOR SMYRNIANS
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer z. Taylor on Ill
Fated Titanic are Reported Among
Those Who Have E,een Rescued

nose VINO TldNG ElGCtl RCSSIC0
Much anxiety is felt in Smyrna
over the safety of Mr.. and Mrs.
Elmer 2. Taylor who were on the
i'll fated Titanic which crshed into
an ice berg. Assurance has been
received from the White Star Line
Office that Mr.. and Mrs. Taylor are
among the rescued. More than
l, 300 persons, it is feared, sank to
death early Monday morning, when
within four hours after she crashed
into Sd ice berg, the mammoth
White Star Line steamer Titanic,
bound from Liverpool to New York
on her maiden voyage, went to the
bottom off the Newfoundland Banks.
Of the approximately 1900 persons
on board the giant liner, some of
them of world wide prominence,
only 868 are known to have been
saved. The first authentic details
of the terrible wreck of the Titanic
were flashed in a wireless message
from Steamer Bruce, yesterday. The
Titanic, going at 18 knots hour, struck
a submgered spur of great ice berg.
The vessels decks were ripped open
and the upper works of the ship
came crashing down like giant hail.
There were painful scenes as the
women and children were lowered
into the boats. The number of
survivors of the Titanic disaster
picked up by the Steamhip Carpa'
thia, the first boat on the scene,
was given as 86e. The revised
death toll was placed at l, ,0S2. The
Carpathia, due here tomorrow
is picking it's way through th'
ice fields to New York. The scou
cruisers Chester and Salem wer'
sent to meet the Carpathia ant
give assistance if necessary. Tear
full crowds swarmed the Offices o
the White Star Line in New Yor
r eager to seek every message. Th
disaster is one of the creates
: recorded in the annals of trans
Atlantic travel. The Titantic wa
| the largest and most palatial ship
D ahoat and her loss, not counting tn
q personal effects of the passenger!
f will amount to $40, 900. 900 or NOR,
Smyrna times., 1912-04-17
FORMER SMYRNA BOY WEDs

William Charles Jones of Middletown
Weds Miss Emma M. Minner.
William C. Jones, a young butch
er of Middletown, formerly of Smyr-
ma, and Miss Emma M. Minner, also
of Middletown, were married on
Thursday evening at the residence
of Rev. William H. Hutchin. They
are residing on North Broad street
and Friday evening a band of the
young friends of the groom assembl-
ed in front of their dwelling and
treated him and his bride to an
old-fashioned caIithumpian serenade
made up of the usual discordant
medley. After wearying them
selves and everybody else with the
racket the musicians were invited
in to 4 treat.
Smyrna times., 1912-04-17
REV, THOMAS c, HILL WILL
Be RECTOR OF ST, PETERS
ACCEPTS CALL TO SMYRNA Ex-
TENDED BY ST. PETERS VESTRY
Notifies Senior Warden n. B. GrieVes
He Will Move Here With His Fam
ily and Take Charge May 18th

Harry B. Grieves, senior warden
of the vestry of st. Peters Church,
received word Yesterday morning
from Rev. Thomas G. Hill at
Cumberland, Md, that he would
accept the call to become rector of
this parish. The announcement
was received with JOY and pleasure,
especially by those who were fearful
that they would not succeed in
getting him, owing to the fact that
he was at the same time consider
ing calls from several other
parishes. Rev. Hill, in accepting
the call, notified the vestvy that he
would be here with his family on
Wednesday, May Is, to take charge.
His family includes his wife and
three small children. Rev. Hill
CONS here with a splendid record as
minister and sermonizer and
Smyrna Episcopalians feel proud
that they could get him. His
salary will be 81, 200 per year, the
amount being raised from 81, 900 at
the time they extended the call. This
is the largest salary, all considered,
the parish has paid minister. Rev.
Hill has been a member of the
Diocese of Maryland for severa
years, is a young man of consider
able force and promise and ha:
made good in every parish he has
been stationed. Some time ago
shortly after the Rev. F. W. R
Arthurs was called to Smyrna, Rev
Hill visited this parish and CAV
two fine sermons and made a mos
favorable impression. Since the
5 he has visited Smyrna once or twice
s each time making a a better i'm
e preston with the vestry and parish
/, toner's of ST. Peters. He is an in
}. innate friend and classmate of Rev
C. H. Eolmead, of Wilmington
: former rector of st. Peters and
j. this way he comes with fiatterin
introduction. EpiscOpalians hay
reason to believe that the comm
" of Rev. Hill, the rector-elec wi
mean a new epoch in the history (
= St. Peters Church and prospec
= are entertained that the church wi
:: grow and prosper as it has not dol
, for years. Between now and the con
> ing of the rector and his famil
the ladies' of the church will have Il
% rectory thoroughly renovated al
y put in readiness for occupancy.
Smyrna times., 1912-04-17
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Rural School Consolidation and Other
Matters Considered at Fridays
Session Held at Dover

S6SSlOn T1eIu dI OONeT
The State Board of Education
met in Dover, Friday, with all the
members present except Prof.
Messersmith, who the day before
underwent an operation in Philadel-
phia for appendicitis. The reports
of the county superintendents in
cluded a recommendation of the con-
solidation of certain rural schools.
The board appointed a committee of
two from each county to act with
the superintendents in considering
the rural school proposition. Com
mittee - Messersmith and Davis,
Sussex county; Ridgely and Herring,
Kent; Brady and Hayward, New
Castle. Miss Ratledge, representing
the New Castle County Teachers
Association. asked the board for a
construction on the 10-year clause
of the rules adopted by the State
board for those holding 1O-year
certificates, in respect to actual
time of teaching required, some
schools being kept open nine months
each year and others only seven.
The subject was referred to the
committee on teachers. The debate
arranged for on the need for a new
school code did not take place be-
cause of the absence of Mr.. Messer-
smith and later of Mr.. Ridgely.
Fred Brady, of Middletown, took up
the matter and discussed the follow.
ing points: First-Defnite action in
public school eduction for the child.
Second Capitalization of executive
power. Third-A revision of the
present system of taxation. Fourth
Methods of supervision requiring
a general revision in the new school
code. Prof. Hayward reported that
after due consideration it was not
expedient this year to hold sum-
mer school at Delaware College, no
, money being available for the pur.
t pose. 1t was decided to ask the
4 next Legislature to appropriate
sufficient funds to conduct a summer
= school regularly.
Smyrna times., 1912-04-17
JEFFERSON D. SCOUT HAS FIRE

Loses His Stable. Barn and Contents
Including a Valuable Cow
The farm of Jefferson D. Scout at
Smyrna Landing, was visited by a
fearful confagration Thursday after
noon which for a time threatened
his house and the village Of Smyrna
Landing. Had not the bucket bri-
gade, which was quickly organized,
been favored by the wind,
different story might have been
told. The fire broke out about g.
o. o'clock and was discovered by Mr..
Scout who at the time was out in
his vinysrd. He gave the alarm
and soon a bucket brigade was
formed, the fighters 6sing the
buckets from Hoffecker Brothers
& Hall's cannery nearby. They
succeeded in saving the residence,
the pumphouse and the smOkehouse,
but all the other buildings were
completely destroyed including con-
tents. II valuable COW. which could
not be gotten out in time, was
burned to death. Also lot of
chickens in the chicken house, which
was also a prey to the flames. Mr..
Scout suffered the loss Of all his
hay, his farming implements, grape
carriers, etc., which means heavy
loss to him, especially as spring
work on the farm is Just opening.
The loss is estimated between 81, 00C
and S25OOO, partially insured.
Smyrna times., 1912-04-17
WIN. H. CREADICK SELLS OUT

Disposes of His Business to Mrs. Mary
Scott of Pottstown, Pa, Terms Private
William H. Creadiek, who occu-
pies the. Dick Property, on Com
merce street, has sold his stock
and fixtures to Mrs. Mary Scott, of
Pottstown. Pa, at private terms.
The deal was consummated yester-
day and immediate possession was
given. 1t is understood that Mrs.
Scott will close out the notion stock
and conduct a strictly first-class
grocery store. She formerly con-
dutced business in Dover, but on
account of i'll health moved to a
higher altitude and located at Potts
town, Pa. Desiring to come back
to Delaware again, she effected a
deal with Mr.. Creadick as above
stated. Her husband and son will
assist in conducting the business.
Mr.. Creadick isl moving his house
hold goods to the residence of Mrs.
Elva McCauslandon Mt. Vernon
street, where he will take up his
residence. He will become agent fol
New York Life Insurance Co.
Smyrna times., 1912-04-17
TRAPPER CLOSES GOOD SEASON
Caught 1858 Rats Which Averaged
Between 6oc and zoe per Pelt

Townsend, April 16. Clarence
Sweetman, a well-known trapper of
near Townsend at the close of the
trapping season, which ended few
days ago, has announced that during
the season he trapped just 1858
"rats" and that at the first of the
season pelts brought 40 cents, but
at the close of the season, the pelts
were bringing from 60 to 70 cents
each. He says that the muskrat
season proved a good one to all
trappers in this section.
Smyrna times., 1912-04-17
w. H. STATIONS FINE ADDRESS
Gives Much Valuable information on
Four Delawareans, Before Club.


- -The-RsrzL-eniOyable lecture-7Sn
delaware" given BY Mr.. Wllilafyf
H. StaytOn to large ard apI~@ecsSia-
tive audience at an open meeting of
the Twentieth Century Club on last
Saturday evening, was very instruct
i've and entertaining and gave in
formation, not G%1erally known,
about four of the sons of Delaware
who had nobly taken their parts in
the early history of the State. Mr..
William G.. Anthony favored the
audience with two beautiful cornet
solos. Next Friday, April 10, will
be "Junior Day" and the program
is in charge of Mrs. w. H. Stayton.
The children of the club members
are invited. Cor. Sec.
Smyrna times., 1912-04-17
Colts Wood Chopper Makes Record

James Fleetwood, a woodsman
near Colt Station, claims that with
the help of a companion one day last
week, he cut, sawed and split one
measured cord of wood into stove-
wood length in three hours and
fifteen minutes.
Smyrna times., 1912-04-17
W. D. PARRY ADDRESSES GRANGE

Filled the Lecturers Chair at Meeting
Saturday to the Enjoyment of all.
Rev. w. D. Parry filled the
lecturers chair Saturday. While
it was unexpected, Rev. Parry was
equal to the occasion and made an
excellent address. Next Sunday,
April 81, the Grange is invited to
attend the Presbyterian church
services at 10. 80 a. m.-Cor. Sec.
Smyrna times., 1912-04-17

CONTINUED ON FIFTH PAGE
Smyrna times., 1912-04-17

Thomas &. Bailey, Purchases Home
Mr.. Thomas e. Bailey, of Kenton
has purchased the CDR. R. H.
Clifton residence" corner of South
and Union streets, Smyrna, and
contemplates moving in in the near
future and making it his home.