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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-04-13
How the Fireflies Flash Love-Messages
With Their Little Lanterns

s- IIB problem that has interested psycholo
gists for centuries. the mysterious ques-
tion as to whether such insects as the
grasshopper and the cricket hear. or whether
lightning bugs and moths see, has at last been
answered in the affirmative by two noted scien-
lists of the day, At least, that Is the interpre-
tation that may be deduced from the recent OBJ
servations and experiments Of Professor Mast,
of Johns Hopkins University, and DR.. Karl
Peters, Of Berlin, Germany.
The instrumental music Of crickets, grass
hoppers. locusts and other insects IS heard
and appropriately responded to by their mates.
according to the researches Of Dr. Peters. The
melodies Of these little creatures may be merely
noises to birds and man, but they contain the
love lyrics and tones of wedding hymns to them.
Professor Masts discovery has to do with the
lightning or FREELY and seems to indicate to many
learned savants that these beautiful illuminants
of the living Summer nights" really are pos
sessed Of eyes that see.
Professor Mast studied the behavior of light
ming bugs for time, and his observations
led him to the conclusion that the female fire.
fly did not wander far from her own freside, but
remained more or less In the exact neghbor-
hood where you found her. In brief, the lady
bug with the lantern placed amidships, does not
fly at all. 1t crawls moves about suggishly
tNhe paterfamas. that is to say, the male gentry
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-04-13
Many an applicant for her
hand was lifted into that
empty place in her mental
map, only to find none fitted"

N IT iSS BESSIE YOAKUM, the younger daugh
mi ter Of Benjamin Yoakum the Texas rail-
road man and muH-millionaire. has picked
out husband at last Behind her recently an
nounced engagement to Mr. Francis Larkin, a
Princeton graduate. member OF fine old family
and millionaire in embryo. lies the story Of an In
teresting. devoted and unusual FIVE years' quest
on the part of fair Miss Yoakum. And here is the
story OF that search and the answer to the ques-
ton OF those OF her friends whom she had not
taken into her confdence-rhy did she walt
until she was twenty-three before choosing her
husband2
because say the friends in whom she has at
last conceded, because she wanted a mate who
would fit her Texas ranch! Who would as an
artist would say, compare we'll with the scenery;
who would look we'll riding bucking bron-
CO. and also look well falling off said bronco;
one who could "chaps" with ease and a
eombrero with distinction, b cable to kill rat
tier on the trail and lasso the fleeing coyote
Most Of all. man who would be big enough to
take the big West seriously, the ranch just as
seriously and who would take hold and it up
to 100 per cent efficient standard.
f3nt-said prospective mate must also fit we'll
a CITY drawing room, be able to drink tea without
epilling 1t or making face, wear conventional
dance the Tango. Because of these last condi-
tions Miss Yoakum naturally sought her future
husband in the Newport-New York set
Surely" she thought, among all the men here
in New York will find my ideal In Texas, of
course, 1 could easily find the man to fulfill the
FIRST conditions. but where could find the Texan
who could drink tea without making faceY
Miss Yoakunl's fve-year quest and its present
happy result makes most Interesting tale she
tells 1t TO her intimate friends the tea cups In
her pink and white boudoir Only her sister.
the handsome Mrs. Paulding Fosdick, has known
of her quixotio search Her parents, who have
urged her to marry young. have complained that
'Bessie was hard to please" but even they did
not know why They did not know that all the
time that Miss Yoakum was experimenting with
various members of the Newport set way back
in her mind she felt very certain that Mr.. Lar
kin would eventually prove the ideal one.
Five years ago the Yoakums took large and
expensive house In Newport. They wanted to
lease "Crossways." the Stuyvesant Fish estate,
but had to be satisfied with one on the Cliffs.
They were welcomed with open arms, for there
two remarkably pretty girls in the family
and Benjamin Yoakum was noted OF the
richest railroad in this country. 1t was
speedily that Paul Fosdick, the tall, good
looking son of Mrs. Charlie Chlds. had the inside
road to Katherine's heart, and the young bach
elors Of the Circus Set turned to the younger
sister.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-04-13

DreSS fOr dinner every night
>Shoot deer the run.
When Mr.. Hatch read this remarkable list ne
turned and bravely said that he could but try, and
what should he do first?
Mr.. Hatch's experience typical of each man.
Some suffered more than others, but all materially
went through the same things He was willing
to live on the ranch he could shoot very we'll and
was good rider. In these two last things the
Newport-New York men excel anyway. But his
voice broke when he attempted to sing and when
he tried to lasso the Yoakum's pet cat in place
OF coyote he missed and lassoed the chauffeur.
who was peeking through the door. The cat ran
away and stayed for three days.
This sad, but not half so sad as Mr.. Hatch
and his later competitors looked when they tried
to throw and brand Miss Yoakum's Scotch collie.
MIR. Hatch did fairly we'll until he had to don the
chaps and sombrero and pose for his photograph
before Miss Yoakum's camera. Sadly she shook
her head and said go away, you won't do. You
do not At"
Neither do the chaps" muttered Mr.. Hatch,
And he went away. Sad-and not much wiser,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-04-13

lips and the cigarette still his left hand he leaned and
killed RATHER with the gun in his right hand.
you husband cried the pretty girl who had
put this test. there follow before
they reached the ranch house.
On their home riding the clouds so to speak,
wild broke through the bushes in front and
avana ferocious and attacks
humans readily small beasts Mr. Larkn mad
them swiftly he jumped his horse
with his rifle shot six CT them Tho rest
The head Of the largest hog has been mounted and will
the the adventurous Larkn&
has pretty Miss Yoakum OF the weahiest young
this country alEaround picked husband
At her ranch.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-02-05
DR.. HASKINS
Makes Some Caustio Commsuts ON Att
tuds OF Those Behind New
City Charter
70 the Editor OF the Intelligence

10 the Editor OF the IntelIigencer
note certain newspaper comments
upon the action Of council n few even
ms ago adverse 20 the new city charter
"". 10 come before the peoyI. To be de-
iedted- These comments were OF
sneerinG and cynical character whIch 4
regard as unfair TO these men The i'm
piicaiion was mat they wer. in,nelIed
alone by selfish motives rather ,bs
h"n"st 'nhNicton. IL would certainly
seem that II any class of publir SCR
NahtS nad mite upon Vrtch could res
s"h"pIN cd 10 Sed a suspicion that this ar
Siin'lar action was wholly calculated 10
pcfretuafe themselves IN office Il is
counc linen: fog they get ahSoIutcly no
enumeration Tor their service TO the
Iuhli'. honor * of the skinnned- niIu
Nlnd. and gratitude would he a stranger
ih tle premises. Ard vet ~ must he adj
United there are "A number OF men in the
city council to-day who are too far adj
Nanced az men OF affairs-boti from m
business and professional point OF vic "a
!" re "hRibie To- hecom" members OF
ms commission OF five men who are IN
Ne t"h embodiment of all power ard
authority now invested "a council ko,rJ
OF control auditor. treasurer and ali
city government
u may come within the range Of nos
si"I'tteS that five untri@d and inexneri-
'nctu me- might he found in Wheeling
possessing lat-rcy marvellous alilities
AVA Niftuesswhir only remain 10 he
touched by tire wand ~ opportunity 10
" uulolhFd INTO an active force so I'm
Nlnclbie 20 all obstacles and difficulties
7" ne met AMI so inpregnabIe to evil in
iiu"nces anu temptat OnS always at
Hshd. U" become et once the infalltbIe
custodian Of all public interest. and
therefore. the checks and balances I ro-
Nided by the old fashioned principles ~
constitutional and representative gov
eminent rendered obsolete anI uureceS-
ssry: hut ou( commission sdvoca 80
must admit thai the certain means for
making sGch selections have never an
p'ared IN the history ~ any city. stat.
pr nation IN all the world on the con
trrry the history of IN. world shows and
teaches ~. that while no form Of gov
-fninent ever proved itself perfect or
entirely free. at all times. from some de-
gree Or c"fects and abuses. the forms of
E"N"rnnn'tt concentrating the greatest
p"vef ~ The han Of a few. invariably
"'' anne TIE most arrogant. ifnpudenf
,"rrupi and Incompetent and public in
iere~i suffered its greatest
This commission principle OF govern
inent finds no support 81 experience or
history. other than tie very recent ipse
diNt statements. ~ advocates maxi. OF
- singular achievements here and
frere. this infOrnia ton mainly .Uina-
ting from Those in commission sffle-
who are re~pousio for ~ INSTALLATION
ur hencflciaries through its having com.
into existence
The masses were never. aud never VIII
he long satisfied with Rovernmen,.I
power concentrated IN the hands or n
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-02-05
PASSIONTIDE
Services az st. James Lutheran Church
Win Open This Evening
with Fine Program.

On 'ied~esiHs st "a H. ~. tho Pas
sInntide services VIII begin ~ -
james ~. Lutheran church. ON CHAPLIN.
street
For these evenings pastpr \ ". wer-
Ger has pr"nI'sd ser o. ~ addresses
f'lfNlfi 10 n omen ~ tire Passion
tide THE fret SERMON. however. - in
trgduc'orN 90 TIE season
The raf+u~ tud u4a'. quartet are co..
"r"ratinr aud Tire music ~ each service
VIII conform to the subject or Tho esr-
mon.
lTetudH feeu~ Z. viii ponder now
~ Thy hu.E passion. from tire srar-
H'tefistlc Pieces op sS...... GuIbri1q
SuHftt' 90 Iirir. Hhri~t Sou ~ cod
Hyun. I.sr-. .ii roa5.r nov = on '''''
Trf holt pn-ri"r VERSES 7 and
ferdirg Ifou Tile History NJ
l'Itiste F<-siHn." according To- PRO-
To- "r : HHnis 'sinN Part
" flh I"-l.. VII ponder now.
Eeading r,pr' "Tbe History or
'hrIsts ~. SION" tlsurdinc fo rrof
SrNunHef lefnt. fart ~
hymn Lamb goes unrowrlainirg
fnrfi
SERMON TOW docs fee..a enter into
ILL., ~ sion. ar1 Ifne da We
" fun - Lamb rtsa IusoufrIafufrr
FORTH Verses r auf O.
quart Jesus. TFy 1--we Ermembcr.
Posnude \ 'rl Foss urpo-uriairirr
fHr'N. uu % SO fN .......... .gufhfrs
quartet " T. HrtIa Tfwer ffeas
tsfIarif funuteu HrI tlarfespoeuk on.
fTrHuirt fHf Ere'uuuu
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-02-05
SECRETARY SHAW
o. lnternstioni Committee Of Y. NC.
As Spending = Few Days In
This City.

Ira -. SHAW. lnduef rial secretary 81
The international committee ~ Young
Men = Christian associations is spend
Ing this week IN Wheeling assisting
Secretary PrObst ~ tho Personal Work
league and fhe officers ~ the local
Y. " e a. in the furtherance 81 edu.
ratiOnal work among the foreigners
and arranging n schedule ~ shop
meetings for the benefit ~ employ ~
~ several % the large Industrial
plants ~ this section
u vas largely through Tho efforts
~ Secretary shaw on former visit
that The educational classes were
started for tho foreigners. bIf tho
work has extended under The direction
~ lOcal Y " O. s. Officers Arrange.
fnenfs have been made Tor conduct.
Ing shop meetings IN Tho Wheeling
Stamping cOmpany's plant on Wed
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-02-05
ANNUAL MEETING
OF AUTO CLUB
WILL BE HELD TONIGHT ~
BOARD OF TRADE ROOMS.
orfeers Ard Directors VIII Be Elected
Ard Business Session VIII Be
Followed BY Smoker.

The annual meeting 81 tho Ohio
Vailed Automobile club viii be- held
This evening a. s O'Clock ln the board
of trade rooms. and doubtless will be
we'll attended. as m" session will be-
very important one. President \
q. Stifel viii preside. and Secretary
" r. Byrum viii render a report ~
last years business
Tho prime pal business matters This
evening will probably be inc election
- ~ president. vice president and six
directors for The ensuing year 4 c0fn.
mittre viii likely DO appointed 20 A.
tend tho Federal Gopd Roads congress
in Washington ~ G.. during the carly
psrf ~ March
Tho business session viii h. fol-
lowed by smoker and social hour
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-02-05

In this day and age OF known facts.
there Is absolutely no excuse for anyone
TO suffer with stomach trouble. indiges-
ton. sour risings. catarrh OF the stom-
ach. gas formations. etc
Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets are COM
posed OF known and approved digest
ants that help out the gastric Juices
III the stomach. They are Natures di-
Eestives. the same kind the stomach
uses when IL il in good health.
Stlarts Dyspepsia Tablets do not
merely aid digestion-they actually di-
gest the food themselves. All the hard
Work Is thus taken OF the stomach and
II gets "A chance TO rest and recuper-
ate. The undigested- food which for
meriy produced nauseating gases in the
stomach becomes thoroughly digested
ana as result provides new brain
ana Drawn and nerve cells to replace
Latural waste always going on.
Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets act QUICK
~. sefeiy and naturally. just like Ma
TIRE herself. They are a familiar and
standard part Of the stock OF every
properly equipped drug store ami are
gold AZ soc box
Those who once try Stuarts Dyspep-
Sia Tablets are never at "A loss to know
now TO overcome any form of indiges-
ton or stomach trouble.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-02-05
IMPORTANT MBETIN
OF MANUFACTURED
CALLED FOR This MORNING.
eoARp OF TRADE ROOMS.
viii Consider Workmsn's compesI
ton Aet.-cener1i Meeting Of
Interested Parties Later.

Will Consider workmen's Compo1(
ton Aet.-Generai Meeting Of
Interested Parties Later.
Copies OF the following call for|
meeting OF manufacturers intereotI
in the proposed warkmen's compen&
ton act to be hid this morning in n
board OF trade rooms were issued ~
terday to manufacturers Of the n
wheeling. w. Va. Feb. 4. ii
Gentlemen:
You are strongly urged to attend
meeting OF manufacturers to be h4
at the Board OF Trade. WednesdI
morning. Feb. 5. at 10 o'clock, for q
consideration OF the following propoI
tons in relation TO the pending Wo1
mems Compensation legislation:
First-As to whether you desiroI
state board TO rate risks. collect q
sessments Ito state fund and admI
lister service TO the exclusion OF Z
other methods, or.
Second-Whether you desire to hi
the option OF administering servI
under one OF the following methodd
Ito administer the service yo(
self and pay the compensation AZ ID
vided by law:
2.-To join a cooperative mutr
association and pay compensation
provided by law:
3.-To pay into a state fund Will
will be administered by the state
West Virginia:
4.-To provide for the payment |
the compensation under the y
through n stock liability company.
IL is imperative that this dicision
made at this meeting and we tr1I
you will not fail TO attend.
RssnecfiveIvI
ALEX. GLASS.
THOS A. BEATTTE,
JOSEPH G.. BRADY,
Committee
+. S.-The meeting mentioned abo.
In for employers OF labor EXCLUSIVE
but IL will be followed by a gene}
meeting Of all parties at interest
100 y. m. at the same place. Be I'd
to attend the morning meeting.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-02-05
At 1ha Victoria

Manager Shafer's policy of The
Dest only. regardless or expense has
resulted In bringing 10 the VictorI.
theatre this week number OF acts
OF exceptional merit. which should
crowd the playhouse at all the remain.
ing performances. One OF the big hits
Is made nv Bessie browning the wi.
Vacity Girl. She IL sprightiy. pretty.
ana talented. Her original compost
lion. rube song with dance accom-
paniment, Is irressistibiy funny. and
her limitations of stage celebrities are
faithful and entertaining.
The aerial act OF the Four FIying
CrOnons is much more interesting on
the stage than under Ringing Bros
canvas. because II is possible 10 re-
tain all the thrills OF the circus act
and al the same time introduce a line
oi pleasing comedy in connection with
the acrobatic stunts.
The Jolly Juveniles are proving a
delight 10 the ladies and children. This
double quintcttc of winsome and on.
gaging misses is talented and well
trained. Their musical comedy con
tains tuneful songs and the girls
dance with degree OF grace and skin
That would do credit To sea soned per
formers. keilar ard Kerr present a
singing and whistiing act which is eN-
ceUent Their imitation Of the feath-
cred soncsters Of orr forests Is truly
wonderful The talking act Of Muir
ply and willard T. a novelty which in.
ciden'ally demonstrates the wond arfuI
amount az fun which capable persons
ca neNtrac' from a bag Of doighnuts.
The Nictoriascope pictures are show.
ing the latest dramas and incidents
in real life
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-02-05
VISIT mfr MARY
Members Of Social WORKERS Club
STUDY Methods ~ County Inst
tuition Yesterday Afternoon.

several membcrs ~ the Social
Workers club ~ this CITY. spent YES.
tcrlay afternoon inspecting tho county
innrmary at Vim Grove. and STUDYING
The methods in caring FOR the inmates
~ that institution Tho parfv left
this city ~ ~ O'Clock ma were mot
~ Elm Grove by superintendent vii.
liam Green. who personally conducted
fhcm about fhc premises ~ the conn.
" farm Much Interest in tho prsr
Teal basis upon which fhc infirmar,
is maintained. was expressed BY the
club members
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-02-05
FEW DAYS REMAIN
Naturalization petitions Must Be Filed
BY Thursday To Secure
Action.

Petitions for naturalization papers
must be fled with the clerk Of the
federal court before the close 81 work
determined 10 become citizens OF the
United States. as that " the last day
that such petitions will be acceptable
for action by the May term ~ court
All such petitions must be filed not less
Than 80 days preceding the term OF
court a. which they arc 10 be acted
upon.
.ouri FOR this district Is In Richmond.
Va whore he Is presiding NJ the Unit
- states circuit court % appeals lie
Will preside there until March 30
y hen hr vii return 10 his home 30
Phillip and hold court there
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-02-05
WANTS BIG DAMAGES
FOR BREAKING HER NOSE

Edna Becker % Martins Ferry.
filed suit IN the common pleas court
80 81 Clairsville yesterday. Tor dam
ages IN the sum of $4,000. claimed 10
be due from tho American sheet and
Tin Plate Company. for injuries whi~n
rhc received when she foil over an
iron skid a. their Martins Ferry plant
The plaintiff In hcr petition alleges
that she sustained injuries ~ her
n"se that disflgured her for life and
cause difficulty In breathing
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-02-05
FINAL MEETINGS

The FINAL hearings In the bank
ruptcy proceedings Of Peter MARY
Henry Kici and George Murray. al ~
this city. will DO heard bv Referee
Cummins on Thursday o. This wees
Marx was saloonist and had assets
or little over 500. while Murray
was a contractor and Ki"l plumber.
but neither had any assets
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-02-05
TWO SUNDAY SCHOOL
CLASSES ORGANIZED

Charters OF organization we're YES
tcrday granted nv the West Virginia
sunday school association to the fol-
lowing classes.
Secondary class No S2.-The Mis-.
sion class Of the FlatWood, VI p
South church. composed 81 10 bows
and girls Mrs Mary Mealy r. teach.
er and Miss Bonnie Stalnaxer Is pres
ident
Adult Class No 752 The Adult
bible class Of the Fiatwood N. y.
South church. Flatwood. ". Va, com.
posed ~ Is men and women The
class 10 taught hv = v Stalnaker ana
J. i. Berry IL president.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-02-05

When Burton Holmes recently gave
his celebrated travelogue on "Pana-
ma In Orchestra Hall Chicago. he
was seriously interrupted by continual
coughing ~ the audience. Many a
good sermon. lectur' or concert. IL
spoiled IN m" same Nay SO one an
coughs cold hoarseuess and tickling
IN throat would use Folry's Honey "a
Tar Compound they would quickly
cure their coughs and colds and avoid
this annoyance. ~ is splendid house
hold medicine and contains no Opiates.
For sale by Coleman and 60 ADV.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-02-05

Tho South Manchuria Railway com.
r1ny proposes 10 establish nov bean
Will for the experimental manufacture
% bean cake and bean oil on most
uG-todatc system. Tho railway has DO.
f'dcd i0 sct apart tho sum ri $685. nO
Tor such experimental work The
construction ~ tho building will com
nr"nce early In 1915 and tho plant Will
bC ready Tor operation IN 1915
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-02-05
MEX. GLASS.
THOS A. BEATTTE,
JOSEPH G.. BRADY,
BANKRUPTCY COURT.

A voluntary petition in bankrupl
was led in Federal court with I'd
by FTeeland y. shannon, OF Noun
Vile. The petitioner Is foreman
the Jos. Klee & Sons plant factd
IN that town. and he states that
debts amount TO $500 and his asst
are less than 500.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-02-05

nesdays: IN the Wheeling Mold and
Foundry cOmpany's works on Thurs
days and ON Fridays in the lLazel-At-
las Glass company factory. The
meetings will be held at noon.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-02-05
This Special Trouser
Offer Is Still Open

HlFn grade. wool trousers REGULAR
1000 vaiues-made 20 your measure.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-02-05
Don't Say
You Can't Eat

vou'ti Meyer Hsvs Stomach. rrevbie
AFTER You Nead rhls. and Act On
u etuarrs Dyspspela Tablets
Are the Open Secret.
Thousands OF people who hadn't
really enjoyed n meal for years have
given their stomach q new lease OF life
through the yonder-workers. Stuart's
Dyspepsia Tablets. They promptly put
an end to fatulency. heartburn. diszi-
ress. sick headache. dyspepsia. burning
sensation brash. fermentation and the
other ills attendant upon y disordered
tomach-