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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-08-02

story IN which YOU are particularly Interested DO you think of a man
procession " CONDITION newspaper man. for instance. tells a group
Of his lay friends some story which would be hownngy funny o a group
or newspaper men and then think them stupid because they evidently
miss all te points He might just as well have told the story in an
unknown language and accused them OF lacking a sense Of humor for not
usning Unfamiliar terms and technicalhes spoil the best story. EX-
planned. they break the march Of the story; unexplained. they make il in
comprehensive
The worstb ore of all in the storytelling line is the person who has
you about IT,
Perhaps one mar in ten 'housandcan give a fairly clear synopsis of
a story. Ana az best ~ Is a rather pale and warmedover thing to hear
te story q a story. But 10 hear IL turned upside down. distorted crss-
crossed win explanations and reeNpanauons like a odfashioned letter
as the average nan does it, is-wen. it's the kind OF thing that makes
you retire into he recesses OF your w. mind. to commune with yourself
and come back 70 the surface only when the flow ~ language ceases and
You know u is time for you 10 say Isn't that interesting"
A. te man or woman who viii really listen and t. % understand a
thing like this IS about Is rare as the mai VI woman who "a tell IL we'll
on The whole IT'S better no' to attempt 49, For that makes mine thousand
nine hundred and unetvnine chances that you are not tho gifted "acon.
teuse' and the same number that be is not the gifted Isener. Rather
heavy odds, don't you think
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-08-02
HEALTH and BEAUTY

Orangeade is the P~arisienne's fav-
orite summer beverage for her com
pleNion's sake. and she believes
strongly also in lemonade 70 clear
the skin and brighten the eyes. In
either does she take much sugar.
and shN cilutes the lemon Juice well
with water. taking the range with
less.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-08-02
Entertainment AZ s. paul.s

An Interesting entertainment VAS
given last evening az 81. Pauls T. T.
chapel ON trug"r street. Elm Grove.
under rho auspices az tua Womau's
Bible class. The selections. both mu
steal and literary. were we'll received
hy th" iarg" audience present and fob
lowing fh" program refreshments
Wsrp served
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-08-02

a coarse eav Of linen in crude
colorinSs seems likely 10 be popular
for coats and skirts for later on in
the season. Curious designs are
stamped on them. some in the form
OF borders. others dotted over the
loosely woven threads in quaint pat
tern.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-08-02

dHu 'heIF' Dl 20 nor IKE 10 see ~ OverOTnamented,
50 we tire Of the talker whose conversation is all trim
ming.
furthermore. there are certain kinds Of anecdotes
which never ought to be inflicted on "A long-sunering
pubic. For instance, there is the narrative whose
chiet element OF interest lies in a knowledge OF the
people involved; 10 tell such an anecdote to someone
who does not know these people is like taking a
stranger TO a neighboring minstrel show or some
very amateur theatricals. and expecting him to enjoy
himself.
And yet, there are people who think to divert their
friends by telling hem such anecdotes in which every
other word is either the name OF some unknown per.
son or an explanation i'm regard 10 one.
Similar TO these narratives are anecdotes recurring
Tor their COMMUNICATION q knnwIedco OF some trada |
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-08-02
HOUSEWIFE SUGGESTIONS

Use hot milk instead ~ cold when
wnshing potatoes and they will Dc
runi,r.
Chi.Sen rat De- Tar better than but
fer tu rse iu making a white sauce
when CrcaminE chicken.
Always lower the temperature 81
thr oven somewhat nnc,n or twenty
miru' after 81 roast has been placed
900 r This viii insure that tlc juices
tc retained.
ou rairr DAYS. when DO becomes
necessary fn drt clothes within doors.
urr t1rr theoretical trovl.Ier that
rises and hanr them as high up as
possible
To prevent fruit pies from boiling
over while hatirr add H tablespoon
i"I nf '"rn starch f1 ff. fruit sweet
90 Goo fIr'f tp fasfe add corn starch
and "rat before adding the crust
Iron rast may DO removed from
white goods nt holinr fhe articles
in water containing cream of tartar.
three fnU~irepnnnfuIa fo a
SALON This ia NOR. effective than
l'mon i,e ord sait
%fHIna nf wagon rrrnrr arc uauanV
nf fun ffnde WAGON grease made
from coal far wn rrepond fo an ar-
rIirHfIHn ~ petroleum crfHar made
~ animal faf should ne treated with
NIfHrr "rf remember either Is very
Ir' fmmi Dol and musf NOT Dol used
near fr. 0r flame
'r0ea minced re frr aa possible
nri mIecI WITH matorua.e makes "a
delicious earovirh
Ia.nt brush vol 500 duet out OF
rrrrNa better frnn n Husfer Will.
fHr D.H.1 cannot reach 900 fre .Hrr.ra
rrrink'n n fHu NJ r CAKE with
powdered sHe1r before I..rr Do This
'sr'nF fne chances of thr icing rHn
rIrr M frr nIsta
m" Gloom straw f.nff.rr ur OIL
...fu cloth .r fsu.i water anI rlh
"'.r OBJ" wHffIrr wr.rr frr .'.fr ar.
srr'rkI. urf'Irr v|fh .0lra. saIf and
rub SELL Rinse oG and cub dr5 with
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-08-02

dance numbers will be rendered by
the Park orchestra. Special cars
over the City and Elm Grove lines
Will convey the dancers TO the city In
time TO make connections with the
late Bellaire cars.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-08-02
Political Advisor.

PENl\G. Aug. DIR. George Nor
rison has been appointed political
advisor Of the President Of the Chin
Csc republic for five years. DIR. Nor
risou is h correspondent in Picking
OF the I.ondon Times.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-08-02
DAILY Fashion TALKS
~ NAY MANToN

the busy
woman
task takes the form
q busting or other
household occupa-
ton Of the kind or
painting Or other
studio work. this
protective apron is
sure 10 be needed.
Il has big patch
pockets that are
convenient: il is
easy 10 slip on and
of. 1t requires only
two buttons and
button holes. and 70
can be made from
butchers linen. per-
Gale, gingham or
any material Of the
kind. The q
rate half sleeves are
snugly fitted With
out being too tight
and are buttoncd
into place 40 the
wrists and drawn
10 a. the upper
edges The cap 10
a plain. simple.
round one drawn
up by mc1ns Of
elastic run through
n casing. but 70 is
perfectly protect
i've and the iftic
tuN renders if be-
coming. T D. q
making # thc cn
tire outfit rrprr
scnts only an hours
work and its use
iu'ncss is unqucs
TONED
To make fhr
APRON and s'rrvcs
Tor a woman of
medium siyc Will
require So yards
a material ~
y1ris -. 90 make
thc cap yard Of
any width
The pattern -4so
scout n three -isr
small 20 m ~.
medium IS or a..
Iargc - or 40 in
rhes bust. o. utI
BE- mailed to any
address |ly the
Fashion, Depart
mc0t Of thr mrer.
on receipt of ten
cents
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-08-02
ENTERTAINS FOR
SEVERAL VISITORS
MISS HETTIE DALzELL GIVES DE.
IlGHTFUI PORCH PARTY
AZ the Oalzell Home at Leatherwood
Other Doinas in Society.

Complimentary To a number OF
visitors OF friends In this city Miss
Kettle Dalzell was hostess with a
porch party Thursday evening NJ her
beautiful home In Leatherwood. and
the AFFAIR was most delightful in every.
detail.
The event was 10 honor Miss Trip.
Who is the mes Of Miss Louise
Woods Miss stockton. Of Jacksonville
Fla. Who is visiting Miss Paula R.s
sell. Miss Tyler. who Is the guest Of
Mr. Nelson Cecil. Miss Sampson the
guest OF Mrs. George Woods Miss
Amelia Woods. OF Fr~cdericksburc Va
Who is the guest Of Miss Eleanor
Greer. and Mr.. George Whitakers
guests. Mr.. Lyle. Mr.. Coyle and Mr..
Washburn.
The spacious porch was placed az
the disposal of tho guests and with
the weather all that could be desired
the evening was delightfully."- spent A.
an appropriate hour elaborate refresh.
men's we're served.
Those present 20 meet the visitors
We're.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-08-02

Dead white roses are favorites for
decking the hats Of dead white straw.
The green leaves are the only touch
Of color In many 81 the newest flower
hats.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-08-02

The est tailor made coat Is cut
somewhat on the lines OF the old
English riding habit. II ends at tho
waist IN front. fastening with a
single Dig button. and slopes of into
a coatsail at the back.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-08-02
DICTATES OF FASHION

Bows q areta rfobon. stripped and
plain arr replacing buttons and braid
"a Ornaments - f~Nstenings on waists
and gowns
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-08-02

For the long dust coat hat com
pletely overs n dainty gown many
stylish models are shown In rough
pongee silks. serges and the ubiquit-
iour tenetas In plain and changeable
tints.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-08-02

CoiiOpsibie hats are 20 De had IN
many styles and shapes They MI
q lonE-fslt want for the woman who
Eoes travelling and travels light
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-08-02

a good substitute for the bracing
ocean bath al this time ~ year may
be obtained by rubbing the body down
with wet table salt. Afterward this
should be- sponged on with cold water
in whicn two tablespoonfuls Of salt
are dissolved. II the treatment f. re-
peated every morning the results will
he most beneficial To the health.
Exercise extreme caution IN select
ing tooth paste, powders or other
dentifriccs on the market. One Of
the most universally popular ingredi-
ents IN G'ntitrices Is powdered chalk.
II IS inexpensive. harmless and cf-
frctivc. ITS chief value being the neu-
tralizins Of acids In the mouth.
Among the simple remedies always
at hand none can be
more highly than Commun salt \
strong solution o.. salt water IL a
beneficial mouth wash. and dry salt
placed on the tooth brush leanses
the teeth. BoraN IL useful In that IL
tends to remove unpleasant odors
from m" breath. Dissolve two or
four ounces Of boraN In q pint ~ hot
water ard q q half ~teaspoonful 81
tincture Of myrrh or spirits 81 cam
phor.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-08-02
Entertains YOUNG Friends.

Master George Wilson. the son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. W. p. Wilson. very
pleasantly entertained a party Of his
young friends al the home of his par
ents. at Highland Park. yesterday af-
ternoOn. from , 10 > O'Clock. The
hours were delightfully."- spent with
Juvenile games M diversions Of var
ious kinds and the event will be- long
remembered by the little guests as a
most enjoyable one. Al . o'clock
dainty refreshments were served
Those who spent tho afternoon as
the guest Of the young host were:
MISSES
.."uiS" Woods Helen Gather
Nelsou Whitaker MarEar.f ogden
Minnie Milton Helen Tallmau
hafheriua Holman blanche Sf.r.-
Mary Wilson
MASTERS
samuel norton Joseph HrLuiug
tt'p-it woods Kenneth Water
Charles Milton hDus.
ga'N Stut~r Albert Whitaker
Robert Whitaker John Svv..r.y
William Howard
Nj and Mrs. W j.. Wilson
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-08-02
THE DAILY CHIT-CHAT
BY Ruth Cameron

nv sP pE ane 70 tel a nteresung anecdote n a clever way. or better
suu' o Know how to make a commonplace happening interesting by
10. ones manner OF telling it. Is one o the greatest of conversational
Bl to crowd mes conversation with anecdotes is as great a conversa-
uohal mistake especially when N does nt have n knack IF telling them.
Ahecdo'es ought to be the trimming of conversation. not its warp and
"ooL An Jsta Is we liz to see a gown garntshed and embroidered here
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-08-02

a sof cloth This DEL fho correct
way fte uss or soap win alter the
color and rot fhe nbors
Tn slain wicker chairs lake 3
cents worth OFF glue and 5 cents
worth rf brown uwh.r. Niv fhe gue
with Hr. pint nf boiling water and
when quite t'efrivrd rlf in fhr um-
hrr IrI uiN we'll Whom cool andy
to fhc vi,ser with e. soft brush rhit
Is Hi-1 a cheap and effective floor
stain.
wicker or rush chairs. which 90
thIs ssae.n ar. often round DON and
dusty iookina should Dol iasrr out
into rlricn or yard. and Dol we'll
watered frnw a watering rin with
re- nose H. u Leave them out %
doors f1 dry end thrn rub with a. sort
brush .r dlsfer when th.y VIII l1os
Nkr new
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-08-02

Use hot milk instead ~ cold when
wnehing potatoes and they will De
funt,r.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-08-02

AIw1Ns lower tho temperature ~
oven somewhat nrctn or twenty
miru' after a roast has been placed
900 Dr. This viii insure that tho juices
ho retained.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-08-02

Nu rairr ftts. when 10 becomes
necessary fn Dr., clothes within doors.
1850 t'rr theoretical trowl.Ier that
rises and hans them as high up AS
possible
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-08-02

To present fruit pies from boiling
over while nntirE add Oh tablespoon
''I "f '"fn starch f1 ffo fruit sweet
'n ine firif fn taste. add corn starch
and .r1f before nddiue fha crust.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-08-02

IRON r.af may Dol removed from
white goods lt holinr fhe articles
.n water containing cream ~ tartar.
three fnUlrapnnnfuIe fo a
lHllon This la moro effective than
/. mon fIts ord soft
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-05-13
BUILDING FOOD.
70 Brlne the Babies Around.

When little human machine Tor a
large one) goes wrong. nothing 10 90
important as the selection OF food 20
bring II around again.
Ny little baby boy fifteen months
old had pneumonia, then came bra n
fever. and no sooner had he got over
these than he began 10 cut teeth and.
being so weak. he wsa frequsntly
thrown into commissions" says a Colo
RADIO mother
i decided a change might help. 90
took him 10 Kansas City for a visit.
When We got there he was 90 very
weak when he would cry he would
sink away and seemed like be would
de
When ! reached my sisters home
she said Immediately that We must
iced him Grape-Nuta and. although I
had never used tho food. We got some
and Tor few days just gave him the
juice of Grape Nuts and milk lie sot
stronger 20 quickly We we're soon feed
Ing him The Grape Nuts itself and In
wonderfully short time he fattened
riEht up and became strong and we'll
That showed me something worm
knowing and. when later on my little
girl came. ] raised her on Crane. Nuts
and she is strong. healthy baby and
has been. You will see from the little
PHOTOGRAPH ! send you what n strong.
chubby youngster the boy IL nov. but
he didn't look anything like that be.
fore We found this nourishing food
Grhpe-Nuts nourished him back 70
strength when be was 90 weak he
oouidnt keep any other food on his
stomach" Name given b. Postum
Co, Battle Greek. Mich
AT children can be built 10 a more
sturdy and healthy condition upon
Grape Nuts and cream The food con.
tains the elements nature demands
from which 20 make the aoft gray
Milling IN the nerve centres and brain
A well FED brain and strong. sturdy
nerves absolutely insure healthy
body
Read the little book The Road 10
MELVILLE in packages There's a
reason"
Ever read ths shove letter. a new
ore appears from tius 20 lime. They
are genuine, true. and fuI Of human
! interest
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-05-13
MEMORIAL
SERVICE TO LUciEN SMITH. r.
TANlc VICTIM HELD
Great Congregation Participates In e
ereites - Huntington Church
Sunday.

Special Dispatch % the fntsiIirerrsr
HUNTINGTON. ". Va. May y --
Memorial services for Jucisn r.
smith. ~ MorEantown. the young
bridegroom drowned IN the Titanic dis
aster. we're held this afternoon IN the
christian church An immense con.
gfegation participated Rev. G. "a.
Bass conducted the service. assisted
0y Rev W. % Henderahot and Rev.
Ernest g. John. the latter who per.
formed the ceremony that married Mr.
and Mrs. Smith but a few weeks ago.
Special music featured the memorial
Among those in attendance vas Mrs
Lucien Smith. the widow. Who had a
remarkable escape from the Inflated
inner, her parents. Congressman and
Mrs. James a. Hughes. Mr. and Mrs
Donald Clark. Miss Tuden Hughes
Miss Jeanne snyder. OF Morgantown.
and Mrs.. Taylor vinson and others.
~ vas me frat appearance OF tho
Young widow in public since her re-
turn here alter The disaster.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-05-13
CIRCUS CONES SOON
Great Event 10 A~sitss with unusssi
Amount % lnpstisnes.

Ringing Brothe1' circus and the
newly added spectacle. Joan Of arc. :
viii be seen In Wheeling next wednes-
day. The spectacle In itself 10 q won
derful attraction. worthy % special
trains. excursions, and all the elAbo-
rate preparations usual TO the coming
Of a tented show. II will prove q
great surprise to those who attend. as
nothing like II was ever seen here be-
fore.
The railroads are preparing to bring
thousands from afar and the city a.
self will turn out generously. as II al
ways does. when these ave brothers
bring their splendid organization to
town. News from other points regard
ing the wonderful growth OF the show
during the last year IL stimulating In
terest In its coming. New York City
says Il is the greatest show that ever
entered Madison Square Garden. Its
new street parade 10 called a world
beater.
The advance brigade Of the circus
is expected in the city hourly to make
final preparations for the coming OF
the FIVE trains with their burden OF
wonders. All provisions for the next
days stay will be bought in the local
markets.
Arrangements have also been made
for q down town ticket Office in
Bauman's Piano Store. l4ie Market
street.
There will be two performances
here. The afternoon show will begin
at O'Clock. The night show will be-
gin at s O'Clock. The doors will open
an hour earlier for an inspection OF the
menagerie. Concisely. here is what a
visit to the great circus means.
First OF all the most remarkable
parade ever devised by a circus. then
the new menagerie. followed by the
regular circus program. which has an
unusual beginning with the great spec
tacle. The performance proper 10 fill-
ed with thrills. novelty and laughter.
There are scores OF top-liners among
the acrobats. aerialists, gymnasts.
riders and specialists. and the clowns.
fifty In number, are no ordinary bunch
OF rib ticklers. In the spectacle OF
Joan OF Arc" along will be seen 1900
characters. a ballet OF 800 dancing
girls. 400 choisters. 500 horses, and a
trainload OF special scenery. costumes
and stage properties.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-05-13
Mothers, pan obssrved

Mothers Day was observed in near
" all OF the local churches yesterday
with appropriate exercises during the
day At the First " r. church Rev.
+. -. Fellers. pastor OF the church.
delivered splendid sermon 20 the
large congregation IN the evening.
A. The church OF God. Rev W W. An
fefson preached two special sermons
Many children attended both services
az the different churches.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-05-13
CHILD LABOR
Or. Hatheld's Position Commended by
the West Virginia Child

To the Editor OF the IntelliEeneer.
Sir:-It is understood that the West
virginia child labor committee is and
viii remain a ron-partlsan oIganiza-
ton. Nevertheless. we are vitality in
terested In the attitude OF parties and
candidates toward the measures for
which our organization exists.
Accordingly. when DIR. H. n. Hat.
field, candidate for the Republican
nomination for governor OF West Wiz.
ginia, subject to the primary 20 be
held June 4. 1912. issued hts platform.
we took note that he made ;he fol-
lowing statement: 1T was my pleas
ure. as president OF tho state senate.
on the last night OF the session, TO
take up out OF It's order the child Ia.
Dor inv and assist in ia passage" We
are glad 10 corroborate that state?
ment. At Charleston Dr. Hatfield
proved himself our friend. mater ally
assisting in, the passage OF the pres.
ent child labor law.
IL happened. during the meeting a
this committee in Wheeling rn the
evening OF April %. thst Dr. Hatfield
was In the same hotel. and an officer
OF The committee. who vas his per.
sonll friend. Invited him 10 come into
our meeting. which was open to the
public. Before the meeting closed the
Chairman called on Dr. Hatfield for
sone remarks. making mention OF his
serN Ices N the cause. DR. Hatfield ex.
pressed his hearty sympathy with
what we are trying to 10 in we'll cho.
sen words.
Now Il has come to the knowledge
OF this committee that certain gen.
, tlemen who for some reason appear
not 10 be In thorough accord With our
program and efforts for benefcsnt leg.
islation. were displease1 with the re.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-05-13
STEEL TARIFF
Comes Before Senate This Week.
Body to Consider Democratic
Plan fer Revision.

WASHINGTON. d. C.. May IA
A variety OF important measures
crowd the Congressional program this
week.
The decision OF the revision OF the
iron and steel schedule OF the tariff
law bids fair to occupy most OF the
Senate's attention. with a possibility
OF the Democrats and Progressive Re
publicans getting together and forcing
adoption OF the Cummins compromise
bill early next week.
The House investigating commit,
tees resume activity tomorrow.
These include the judiciary commit
tees Inquiries into the charges
against Judge Archibald. OF the Com
merce Court, and the agriculture COM
mittee's consideration OF the attacks
on Federal meat inspection methods.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-05-13

marks OF DR.. Hatfield and have siani.
fed their political opposition 70 him.
The West Virginia chilli labor com.
mittee accepts the challenge. We will
stand by our friends. without asuum-
Ing TO pronounce upon other aspects
OF the political situation. We cordially
commend 10 The public Or. H. D. Hat
held, for his brave. progressive and
humanitarian stand on he subject Of
child labor. No man should b. i.in.
lshed for doing right aud DIR. Hatfield
should not be permitted Il suffer DO
htically because he would put West
Virginia forward among the progress.
i've states in benehcent Legislation
and because he has the courage 10 say
so.
JOHN c. CRANBERRY. Chairman.
MISS NOLA M'KISNEY. sec'y.