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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-12-01

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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-12-01
BENWOOD


Nhother announcement among the can
"i''l'' Tor city offices ga this town.
"hien vii he voted upon at the coming
MUNICIPAL election. was made Saturday
NHeh eN-f"lic-uau Joseph shepherd an
:. 'ui, - Hitnse4i a candidate for tn. Of
- 'Ilti OF police uu the Republican
NCHeI Joe. a. hc DE- known auortr
nus most ~ friends has been a Itf.lone
itH''"ilt or this town. uf.i when "a NOM
- or INC police force was one ~ ia q.
most capable officers on the entire forr.
ne was defeated for this off.cc az ma.
80 l'otl'H. but he now thinks m.
.ii.e - ypF"rtune for "a Republican ,f.-
ttyly. re will undoubtedly receive, the
he1hhichn nomination without d CON
t'Nt q" no other probable DardIIate4
nave been heard Of during the r,.t 10.
weeks Wv iHNt To-"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-12-01

we Hitchman coal works few dava
ago r. improving nicely.
inform Rank. knights Of Pythiss
htld q well attended meeting yesterda,;
az teruupH. N~S
Ml-.ee Alice and Marie Tinker are
spending Few dave with frieDss -
relatives 20 Portsmouth. -.
lcie Moran OF Water street won The
last week " '''' wy
tarl buty Be- spending few DAYS
WIN trends ana relatives a. cam
chester Wright of Columbus. n L.
spending n few daye with friends anJ
relatives fu This CITY
Irelnnd's area "a $4,000 squar. miles.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-12-01
THE THEATER
LES MIsERA8LEs" RETURNS
TO COURT THEATRE TODAY.

Victor Hugo's Les Niserables. %
translated from the original French
into the universal language OF motion
pictures. will commence three
days engagement az the Court the
atre this afternoon. starting at 2;l5.
This is return engagement. as
It will be- recalled that the photo
drama was presented az the same
theatre exactly one month ago dur
ing the recent blizzard. closing. how
ever. to capacity houses despite the
Indictment conditions.
French actors and actresses OF
skin have been employed in the stag
ing OF Les Miserables," taking the
parts Of the famous characters or
Jean Vatican. Javert Cosette. Marius.
etc. and those who love the book a.
we'll as those not thoroughly con
versant with il are sure 10 be inter
ested in the picture.
\ special orchestra will again ac-
company tho pictures. which Will be
shown to-day. Tuesday and Wednes-
day afternoons al us with evening
performance at SIS.
Prices for the matinees which are
not reserved are. children. 15C. and
adults. 25c The night performance
are reserved. the lower floor soc and
the balcony 25c
Richard earle. who is 70 BE- seen
with Hattie Williams in the new Inu-
yical comedy. The Doll Girl" at tho
Court theatre on Monday. December
:. IS one OF the most droll comedians
on the stage His very appearance Is
amusing 20 most people He has AL
ways appeared like a prematurely Old
man. an appearance that one finds IN
a man that seems 20 live I'm books and
not in the world Of reality He once
lent his sanctimonious appearance 20
the Lyceum stage as p lecturer and
he boasts OF having passed through
the ordeal without harm He is az
all times an amusing figure. with
Miss Williams he has one scene that
f. screamlnFly funny Or is a love
scene. az the finish Of which rho co
median is on the floor painting for
breath and asking for mercy Nr
Frohman has given tho comedy q
handsome production. Tho music Of
which is b. Leo Fall
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-12-01
LEATHER WORKERS MEET.

\ special meeting OF Wheeling 10
cal, United brotherhood OF Leather
workers on Horse Goods. will be held
this evening. ". r. Bryan. OF Kansas
CITY, Mo. general president OF the or
Eanlzatlon, will be the guest Of honor.
and will deliver an address.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-12-01

NTEar Fefurrts for the married mona.
dtuce ~ the Uniform Rank Kuigtts ~
.tN."-. have been Completed and tr.
.'-nll VIII Pc held fhir evening At tho
L.lN Iall ON Main street Roth tie
, 'nIt theatre and Elk orchestra l,,s
,.''h fnkas"d '' furnish tie must. Tor
w. 'C' aston. and Yer. large GROVE, .s
tNFt't'i TO attend E,fIs-l I,r.r.s win
t' served during the evening and fle
mn la1 been beautifully decorated for
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-12-01
Arrnng,ments Being Maaa

The building committee Of the First
VI. r. church held "A short session yester-
day, following the church services and
partially made arrangements for the
dedication services Of the new First NJ
l.. church. which will be started next
sunday and continue for one week
Bishop Hughes. Of Boston. viii have
charge OF the services on sunday, De-
csfnber f4th
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-12-01
Schools to Reop<u

Tho local public schools as we'll ne
all OF the schools over Union district
Will reopen this morning at ? o'clock
after being closed for the past few DAYS
observing the regular Thank giving
holidays. The students will not be
given another holiday now until Christ
mas. when 10 - probable that two
weeks period will he taken. The school
enrolment In this city Is exceptionally
good for this time OF the year.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-12-01

Tfckets Tor mo third number OF tho
1918 lyceum Course TO be given in this
city under the auspices OF the local
board Of trade next Friday evening, are
meeting with rapid sales and IL Is ex-
pected that a very large audience will be
present. ELIAS Day. character imperson-
ator. viii be the attraction and Is ex-
pected TO please the audience very much
a. he comes very highly recommended.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-12-01
Large Crowds At,snd.

= T Nc annuaI reNiVaI services az the
church of God opened last evening at
the church and quite "a large crowd was
present Rev. -. -. Tracy. pastor OF
the cnurch. delivered "A splendid ser
mon and the choir rendered several
special selections. These meetings will
be continued FOR n period OF two weeks
or may be longer. All are cordially in
Nited TO httenl This evening
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-12-01
Kuighta 70 N~~%


Local lodge 81 knights Of PythiRs will
meet tomorrow evening I'm regul lar semi
monthly session al their headquarter-
on Marshall street and all members are
urgently requested TO be present De
gree work will hc conferred upon a list
OF candidates and "a social session will
be held at the close
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-12-01
M'MECHEN
Ready for Banqust.

ARRANGEMENTS have been completed
Tor the annual banquet OF the NcNe-
Shen BOARD OF trade. which will be
held TINS evening IN the odd Fellows
t,.asoq.arters on Marshall street. Many
ar ahd splendid program has been
SIIahsed Secretary McElroy has been
busy together with the social comnit-
tee IN making the necessary arranse-
ilents Tor the AFFAIR and good time is
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-12-01
BOARD OF Trade TO MAJ.

The McMechen board OF trade will
meet next Thursday evening in the
Bank OF McMechen building at the cor
ner OF Seventh and Marshall streets
Many matters pertaining to the welfare
or the city are due for consideration
and all members are urgently requested
to be present
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-12-01

-" H.'Ht w Hn'd y md ffiW-
uinFs last Friday evening tt Navor
~rHui9n fur vIHlaf4us The sanitary laws
Mrs. ~ % Marshall ts confined Co.
her home or Water street with u scrf-
one illness
several offenders we-o p.urhsd Iaef
saturday evening and vii face tho
MAYOR this evening
Charles Uqrker De- confined Co liza
row" ON MoMcchen street WITH an iII-
ness
Charles NaFic. who vac injured at
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-12-01
rnrnaoe en- Abont co-nnl.teh

bought that the wounds viii not prove
'fi"u-. although they are very painful.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-12-01

ihic" Inches ~ mud covers the brick
INN 81 ID almost imuos tihle for an
auto without the aid of chains % r..es
through this pass The CITY street
.umfui-Fi0r"r will probably yet 1n the
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-12-01

Ireland's area "a a2.ooc squar. miles.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-12-24

nine babes, averaging in age from two
to FIVE years.
Tree for Home Babes.
Superintendent and Mrs. Gahre have
trimmed a Christmas tree especially
for the babes, and the orphans will
pass before the little ones wishing
them a Merry Christmas and the
joys of the season.
Later the whole orphan family will
gather in the assembly room of the
dormitory, where a comprehensive
program will be given under the di.
rection of Prof Mroch, who heads the
school Six tables. decorated with
yuletide colors have been arranged,
and the orphans will be treated with
toys, candies and fruits.
George Cutter, John Schultz and
Philip nercurio, merchants of the city,
will provide an extra treat for the
children, while a number of congre
cations have sent substantial contri
buttons for the event
The babes of the home are Frieda
Brumder. Paul and Lauretta Schwartz
Flora and Clarence Pfeiffer, Walter
Taube. John and Joseph Gross and
John Howith.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-12-24
.RESCUERS Do WORK
MINISTERS NEGLECT
Capt. Wahlberg, of Rescue
Workers Replies to State
ment of Preachers.

"If the Ministerial association OF
Richmond would 60 It's duty there
would be no need of the Salvation Ar
my or the American Rescue Workers
in this city" says Captain Wahlberg
of the latter organization in replying
to the charges made by the ministers
of the city in their last meeting re-
flecting upon the American Rescue
Workers.
do you ever think that We do work
which the churches neglect? We pick
the drunkard out of the gutter and
point him TO a straighter and cleaner
life. All classes of people come to our
churches. Many of them would be out
of place il the splendid edifices pre-
sided over by members of the Minis
terial association. Kind words and A
helping han dare sometimes worth
more than dollars"
1T is true that we were at one time
the Salvation Army. II is also true
that we changed the name. but did it
because We were paid several thous-
and dollars fer doing so.
I'VE do not in any way use the Sal
vation Army name, but we do assert
that We were formerly the American
Salvation Army and have that infor-
nation printed above the kettle We
have suspended on the street
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-12-24
Sunday Theatres Give
$3.50 Towards Charity
Charitable Societies and Benevolent Institutions Are Re-
cpients of Portion of Proceeds Realized by Moving
Picture Theatre Proprietors Since Opening Of
Amusement Places Last Spring.

Since the opening of the five NOV
ing picture theatres in this city early
last spring, three local charitable Or
gan.Eali lions. the Penny Club, the Wom-
ems Relief Corps and the Salvation
ArrSy, have profited all told, from
their share of the receipts from Sun
day performances about $3.50, of
which amount over $500 was donated
to the Penny Club. to which society
two of the picture houses contributed.
AS a rule. clean. wholesome films
have been shown at the picture the
atres on Sundays, and public senti-
ment now appears to be strongly in
favor of the Sunday movie" shows,
especially because of the financial aid
such performances have been to
worthy charitable organizations.
One OF the theatres when it began
to operate on Sundays offered to aid
in the support of the Home for the
Friendless, specifying that its contri-
buttons were to be used exclusively
for homeless children cared for at the
institution
Some of the members of the board
of this institution who We're active
church workers. opposed receiving
such contributions. alleging it was
tainted money, but the matron de
sired this financial support, and with
the approval of the members of the
board of county commissioners, whose
views concerning what constituted
tainted" money differed with the di-
rectors of the home, accepted it From
the Sunday movie" shows the insti-
tuition has so far received about $500,
exclusive of SIS Christmas gift for
unfortunate youngsters at the home.
Speaking on the subject today prom
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-12-24
DIR. LUKEN INJURED
IN AUTO ACCIDENT
Machine Driven By DIR. ]. E..
Townsend, Knocks Drug
gist to Street.

Knocked down and drawn under an
automobile, with the front wheel graz,
ing his neck, DR.. ]. H. Luken, 1925
East Main street. narrowly escaped
death at Main and Ninth streets last
evening.
DR.. Luken was riding a bicycle east
on Main street. just in front and a
little to one side of an automobile
driven by DR., E. z. Townsend. He
swerved quickly to. the right and be
fore the approaching machine could
be brought to a stop. he was struck
and thrown to the street The car
passed almost over him before the
driver could stop it. DR.. Luken es-
capped with a few scratches and
bruises. Had he struck the street in
a slightly different position he prob
ably would have been killed.
An examination showed that his in.
juries were Of a minor nature. This
morning he bore no ill effects from
the experience. When the accident
happened, a large crowd of Christmas
shoppers quickly gathered
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-12-24
Yule-tide Spirit Fills
Wernle Babes Hearts
With the Smile of Sweet Innocence Their Lips, the
Angelic Glow of Happiness Their Countenances,
Nine Little Tots Will Enjoy Real Christmas
With Aid of Sixty-eight Fatherless and
Motherless Youngsters.

Babes in Toyland?" No, Babes in
Heaven" transported thither by sixty
eight boys and girls orphaned by the
cruel edict of hard fate: babes, the
termination of whose terrestrial exist
ence might be marked by plain white
pine slabs in the pauper section of a
metropolitan cemetery were 1t not for
the charity of a big religious organ
iZation
Babes with the smile of sweet inno-
cense on their lips, with the angelic
glow of supreme happiness radiating
from their countenances, staring with
wondrous eyes at a tiny Christmas
tee all aglow with lights reflesting
in hues gold and silver tinsel and
gaily colored baubles-nine of them.
father and mother dead. the pride OF
Wernle Orphans Home, the protegees
OF Superintendent Gahre and his wife.
the subject of solicitation by young
sters, themselves without the parental
care of loving parents.
True Christmas Spirit.
Tragedy, say you2 No, love exem.
plihed; true Christmas spirit shown
by the very recipients of charity.
charity itself becoming the true Sa-
maritan. with unselfish heart, pour
ing out helplessness personal love.
Tonight before the inmates of the
Wernle Orphans Home, begin their
Christmas celebration in the assem-
bly, room. they will meet in the nur-
sery TO entertain the babes" of the
institution.
a Little Band of Christmas Stars
is the subject OF the entertainment
which the orphans will give for the
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-12-24
BITTER SWEET LOVE"
IN MANS AFFECTION.
Thus Miss Branch Describes
Feeling For Dead At
torney Couch.

MONTICELLO, n. Y, Dec. 24-That
her life of seclusion in q t1ny rooms
connected with the office Of former
District Attorney Couch. OF Sullivan.
county. has impaired the mind Of Miss.
Adelaide Branch. the love hermit,
whose presence was revealed by
Couch's tragic death, was the opinion
expressed today by those who have
questioned Miss Branch In jail.
Her strange mannerisms. her nerv-,
Gus outbreaks and her wild petitions
for death. because her soul husband"
is dead. have convinced many persons
that Miss Branch should be closely
watched to prevent her from taking
her own life when she In liberated
Sheriff -Kinnie kept. Miss Branch un-,
der close guard despite her protests
her grief.
ChiIdishIy Dependent.
Freed from the servitude in which
her Illicit love for Couch bound her.
Miss Branch is childishly dependent
and clear-minded, for years did the
thinking for both and the woman had
become absolutely dependent upon his
Will. She is now a pitiful figure.
Il do not want to eat" cried the
prisoner in a voice half a whisper
when breakfast was set before her.
Through the long days when the
woman in her cubbyhole home, re-
manned silent and during her commu-
nication with Couch when spoke in
whispers to avoid detection, the vom-
ans voice became affected and she
now cannot speak In full, normal
/ tones rs
What a sad Christmas this viii be
for me without my Mel" exclaimed the
woman in a. fit of dreariness. when
T / think Of the surprising Sweetness OF
my companionship with Mr.. Couch.
my sorrow is intensified There Is a
/ bitter sweetness in a mans love"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-12-24

inent social workers declared that a
great deal of the Christmas cheer
which will be distributed tomorrow
morning among the INDECENT poor is
directly due to the generosity of the
moving picture show operators. AL
belt, much opposition was encountered
when the theatres opened here on
Sundays. theatre proprietors say that
many Of those who raised objections
now believe that the movement has
brought worthy results.
Il do not make this statement with
the point in view of justifying my
mind.' said one proprietor. but
firmly believe that such is fact, and
my only hope is that the charitable
societies will continue 10 reap like
benefits from the Sunday proceeds
throughout the coming year.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-12-24
SPIRIT OF YULE-TIDE
SEASON PREVALENT
THROUGHOUT TOWN
Rich and Poor Alike Are
Stirred BY Spirit of
Good Will.
CHARITY DISPELS
MANY HARDSHIPS
Benevolent Organization and
Lodges Will Distribute
Provisions.
LUTHER M. FEE6ER.

In a city blessed with comparative
happiness and prosperity. the spirit
OF another Christmas is today infus-
ing its mysterious influence over the
souls of $4,000 people.
Tomorrow the silvery peals OF
churchly chimes. the bending OF thous-
and knees in crowded houses of God.
sermons that plead for power ade-
Quately to convey the message OF the
Christ child. carols. anthems and pray
ers springing with glad acclaim from
joy-laden hearts will bespeak the deep
religious sentiment of the day.
The most influential and the hum
blest of Richmond citizens will be
stirred willingly or unconsciously
by the spirit Of Good Will: the un-
fortunate behind prison bars will feel
that after all there is some happiness
left: the poor will have a fleeting
glimpse Of better things: church bells
will carry message OF glad tidings.
and men and women. whatever may be
their estate, will consistently appre-
ciate the exalted sentiment of the
hour. Peace on Earth and Good Will
to Man"
Charity for All.
flCumOnu Will not Oun0ly IOlIOW
the demands of yule-tide customs, for
getting what the real observance i'm
plies. Deeply grooved into the con-
sciousness OF its citizenship IL the
abiding truth that Christmas is q
heart-to-heart holiday. when those un-
fortunates not so rich in the seasons
bounty have their dark hours glad
6ened and Frightened by the fragrant
flowers of sympathy and the substan-
tial gifts brought them.
If charity, spontaneous and willing
| ly flowing from cheerful hearts. is
one OF the indications of true Christ
mas spirit. IL win be found in ineffable
charm in Richmond tomorrow. Lodges
and charitable organizations have TAX
en- il upon themselves to dispel hard
! ship and provide the worthy poor
with relief This charity will not stop
at one basket, but win follow the un-
derlying principle of true love for
mankind-rather six visitations of re-
lief than one family overlooked.
Tie Elks' relief committee. with a
list Of worthy poor youched for by
| the real workers in the Associated
Charities, will visit at least 115 fam
/ lilies with baskets of provisions and
clothing to ENsep the grim wolf OF pow
(Continued on Page Seyeul
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-12-24

Now it came to pass in those
days, there went out a decree
from Caesar Augustus, that all
the world should be enrolled.
This was the first enrolment
made when Quirinius was COVER
nor of Syria. And all went to en-
roll themselves, every one to his
own city. And Joseph also went
up from Galilee, out of the city
of Nazareth, into Judaea, to the
city of David, which is called
Bethlehem, because he was of
the house and family of David
to enroll himself with Mary who
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-12-24
CHICAGO is PLUNGED
INTO STYGIAN GLOOM

CHICAGO, Dec. 24.-Darkness of
the midnight variety descended upon
Chicago soon after dawn today and
held fast throughout the morning The
darkest day ever recorded by the
weather bureau was Wednesday, No
vember 26, the day before Thanks
giving, but the darkness today, the
day before Christmas. eclipsed il. All
over the downtown districts street
lights were burning. Electric signs
flashed and auto headlights pierced
the darkness, Three auto owners
were arrested at 9 a m. for leaving
their machines standing without lights.
There were many minor accidents in
the loop district during the morning.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-12-24

And when they saw it, they
made known concerning the say
ing which was spoken to them
about this child. And all that
heard it wondered at the things
that were spoken unto them by
the shepherds. But Mary kept
all these sayings, pondering
them in her heart. And the
shepherds returned, glorying
and praising God for all the
things that they had heard and
seen, even as it was spoken unto
them.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-12-24
PROGRAM
FOR XMAS SUPPER

The following is the program for the
exercises to be given at the annual
supper which will be held at the East
Main Street Friends church at six
thirty.
Prayer service at the table
Song-Choir.
Song-'"The Children's Gift"-By all
the children.
RecitatiCu-"A Sensible Gift"-ffy
Mary Sprong.
RecitGtioa-By Robert Mote.
Song-Girrs Glass.
Recitation-Annette Barr.
Song-Choir