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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-03-24
RESIDENCE
DESTROYED

Originating from q defective fue. FIRE
At 1850 O'Clock this Monday morning
totally destroyed the residence OF George
Robinson. occupied by a family named
Littleten. at Bellaire. Being a small
frame structure. the building burned
rapidly. and nothing was saved. the fam
ily barely escaping with their IivesL
The loss will not greatly exceed $500.
as IL Is practically covered by Insurance
Owing 10 the high wind. the entire sec
tion of the town was threatened for a
time. but the prompt action of the nre
department. Kept the blaze confined 10 III.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-03-24
"FTNE FEATHERS LEAyrro
VIEW YORK, PLAYS WHEELING

Eugene walters great play. Pine
Feathers. with Its cast OF prominent
stars. including Robert Edeson Wilton
l.ackaye. Max Figmsn. Rose Coghlan
Loita Robertson and Amelia Summers
which - making a transcontinentaI tour
tour or the Pacific coast. comes To the
Court theatre rext Monday night. March
81, direct from IT, phenomenal run al
the Astor IT. eatre. New York Every
the importance Of the engagement 4
play OF Eugene Walter is always sure
TO attract attention. and cast 81 such
leading nights Of the dramatic world Is
a rarity. Hut the fact 81 that Zine
GAMERS proves Go be the biggest
dramatic triumph In many years IN
had run or rve months at the Court
~ eatre. chicago. where the critics Join.
90 IN pronourcinR "a the great American
Drama one Chicago reviewer declared
y no less thar crime to take this play
away when u was in fair way ID
break ali records for long runs in that
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-03-24
Moose Rehearsals.

\ rehearsal for the home talent
minstrel to hr STAGED hy the Bellaire
I.dg- 81 Moosc. was held IN the
Moose ball ON Union street yesterday
afternoon. The affair Will he held ia
tho Elk-Grand tnea'er on belmont
street April -5th. and promises 90 be-
one Of the best Ministries ever held In
this city.
meeting a. fhe Ioyal order 81
So, 50 viii boz hold 300 tho Moose hail
this evening and several important
matters will he given attention. 4
large class 81 eardl1afca viii be Until
atad into The sor.e'v and final arr
ranFemsnfv viii ha completed Tor rho
celebration 81 April is'. as Moose
Ipav
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-03-24
RETURNING FROM CHURCH
WIFE IS MURDERED

ARLINGTON. Mass. March %
While walking home from Easter
service today Mrs. Margaret 4. Nc
Donald. aged 81. was murdered. the
police say. by her husband. William
a. Mcdonald. aged 80. who siashed
her throat with a razor
quarrel preceded the tragedy.
Mcdonald met his wife on the street
lie had walked a short distance with
her. arguing earnestly. when. In the
midst - score ~ people returning
from church he vas seen 10 draw a
razor and attack her lie WIS ar
rested n short time after the killing
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-03-24

Richardson and Mcconnell and taken all
IN all II Is one OF the best singing trios
that has ever appeared at the local
house.
surprise comedy farce IS presented
by the Rita Reyes Brooks Players. which
has novelty finish and Is away from
all acts. The act has been headiined
over the leading eastern circuits and
VIII undoubtedly prove a good comedy
feature The bill f. completed ~ tho
bennett sisters. singers. dancers and
featuring Miss Clarice Bennett one al.
the foremost girl NentrilOquists
hinenacolor pictures as usual will he
IN evidence. consisting Of the interesting
drama The House on the Plains. Scenes
81 Venice. California and the fashion
rim. Advance styles IN Ostrich Plumes 20
Pind a man who has held city onice
in Wheenng and who has lost out for
re-eiscuon or disappointment and yo~
viii almost certainly md an advocate
Of the Paull-La Flam charter.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-03-24

The Feast OF Purim WAS observed
'at the Jewish Temple on Belmont
street yesterday afternoon and ser
vices appropriate 20 the occasion were
held. Rabbi Brill. OF Wheeling. con
Quoted the services and a large num-
Der We're in attendance. Stem Attora
was celebrated by the Second OrthO-
dox Jewish church in this city at the
Roman Hall OH Belmont street. yes
terday afternoon. Several interesting
addresses were delivered by the men,
beers and an elaborate banquet was
served.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-03-24

80" w % NNNN NN.NNlAHNl l.l'NfN MN0N|IIA
a. tranquil 81 best eT0rt can provide
THIS la accomplished with a wonftrrf1 Z
rfmedy known aa Mnfhrra Friend an 81
ternal Application - penetrating IN 10
natgre a. 20 Thoroughly luhricafr sv~-v
cora nerve. muHcle and tendon Involved ~
There VII DO 20 rain. none u fhae
naueea ~ morning sictness. ~ aenaaflrn
~ distress or strain uf expanding mus-fr-
Ihe nerves. Zoo, vii D. ra irl. thus rnaEfrs-
We period one ~ rcsff1' DAYS. ~ peaceful
nights aud q source ~ taupicsf anfflfnafI-~
Ihe young. ernectaut mother must g. ra-r-
fully watchful lcFt shc become ahsartrf \,
tlpse mCntal oisireescs which uiv rrrpars
her for The most imuorianf event In hrr m.
Mofhfre friend euahira her 90 avoid az
sensation ~ dread. worry or pain. and fhrs
80 y preserved IN health and strength 10
takf W fhe iovful fast ~ nfafffrhrof
You VII md Mothers Friend qr al. 80
81 drug stores at 81 90 a bottle. ~ moi e.ti
O. rradfeid Regulator 60. rl- loo No.
A'.enfa Ga. for thrir most valuable uttis
Guide book f0F ezpcctant motaes-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-03-24

Io-morrow night IN Scheeles hall, the
citizens of the city will hold another
mass meeting TO hear the report OF the
committee appointed at the last meeting
oformulate plans for placing OF "A
fusion ticket In the field at the comm
election. II will be remembered that at
the last meeting a committee OF three
from the Republican. Progressive AMI
Democratic parties was appointed to
formulate plans and then call a meeting
OF the citizens 90 make the report pub
lie All persons are urgently requested
10 be present.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-03-24
REPORTING SYSTEM
New York Man 20 Meet with Board
Of Control 20 Discuss Police
Reporting System.

" r. Karnan. representing the Star
Electrical Company Of New York. IS
visiting in the city for a few days and
will meet with Board OF Control this
morning TO discuss the matter Of in.
stalling an electric reporting system
for the local police department II IA
said that the system manufactured by
the Star Company e. one Of the best
in the country and will appeal 10 the
local officials.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-03-24

Richard l.rf 3d. VOL known HrI
high. respected resident % thIs .Ift.
died % thr <orth Wheeling hospital
SATURDAY. evening. fo.lnuIrr an Nirfer
~ pneumonia ffe was taken 'n fls
.oui'Hi sa'urdar afternoon % O'Clock
AND oil st Of 81 9. p. mi. Tho remains
we're removed fD thr Graurf under
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-03-24
HARVARD STUDENT DIES
IRON sG.ErPINo POWDER

thMUEifgE. Wase. March rl WI.
Unu prrroae Ulflsutu Ir ~ nurrear.
uIe MINI. n Harvard sophomore was
found dead .u hia room no Wampden
jail TODAY I'.tsi.lnra said death was
Boo. f1 H" overdose ~ rifruIrr powders
ACCORDING fu IflllHuffIe friends. no
had been trHHii ef with ineomnla and
probably fH"k fhf OVERDOSE without
realizing fho Hrrrrr
lNf young wHu .Hf tren dead for
overall tnure when nIa body waa de.
nfnrri hr n frirrf who has a dinner
E1rrnrruf wffh HIHr
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-03-24
HEw YIL1u DALI
The Roma Theatre
Bellaire's Most Comfortable
Moving Picture House
Dance This Evening.

grand ball will be given by the
members of the Italian Society. of this
city. IL will be held in the Roma Hall
on Belmont street, this evening The
proceeds from the affair will 20 to the
fund for the erection OF a new church.
a splendid program has been prepared
and a very enjoyable time is antici.
mated
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-03-24

To- Jas nuI tu-murruu the foreigners
Bro THIS vicinity viii have H riuriuue time
Tsrf will celebrate fHc same rs they fo
100 their own country To-day f|f men
Will IDOL PRIVILEGED fu throw water 0r tho
uHfIrr and fu.uurrnW fHs women W no
duck f|e mon iu The same manner 3
large ruunrr ~ people usually goo uuf
fIt rIfe fn witness The Celebration This
.r ur annual affair aftsr Easter in their
native fnuutrf.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-03-24

FOA 6ALE-Supurpan nome. SIX and
one-half acres OF ground. eight room
house and barn. all in good condition.
good well OF water. large cement cistern
with pump In kitchen. Plenty OF sruit.
within twenty minutes walk from city
limits. a bargain. Don't fail TO inves-
tisate this. J. l.. Linard. Real Estate
ana Insurance Agent. New Clouse Guild
ing. Belaire. Ohio. mr-i7-l
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-03-24
Birthday Party Tomorrow Might.

The LADIES' Ala Society OF the German
Lutheran church. OF this city. will give
a birthday party in the Sunday schoi
room tomorrow evening. and the follow
ing ladies will be the hostess this month
Mrs A kraatz. Mrs. a. Becker. Mrs. J.
kernen. Mrs. Harry Chambers. Mrs.
krlnkee and Mrs. Schell
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-03-24

b" second annual banquet OF the
Eastern Onto T0liff Association uUl
Do hold in fHo auditorium ~ tlo shady
sidn lIgh school. Tuesday evening.
NHrru .fn Nr ftIrIIfnf program
Dial hrrn prepared for mo occasion
Ind addresses 900 hr delivered Dr..
.rtrrn prominent .UtlEcr 8 large
number 0f Invitation. have boon
fl'd nrd tho 1MIr promises fu hn au
event Iorg fp hr remembered
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-03-24

Tho annual Easter dance ~ 'ho
Kr ghts 81 Columbus lodge ~ this
60 viii he irI ir tho Sew EIks'
hall on Erfnrrf street. Wednesday
evening March 20 Ecrrrldcrs or
rheefr7 viii furnish 'he music ana n
very interesting dance program has
been rrruarfd
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-03-24
Buried Yesterday.

In Toronto. -. yesterday afternoon,
the funeral services over the remains OF
the late Mrs. r. p. Carson. formerly Miss
kertha MOhn, daughter OF Rev and Mrs.
+. T. Mohn, Of this city. who died at
her home IN New York city. Friday. was
held. A number OF friends and relatives
OF the deceased in this city went up TO
attend the funeral services.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-03-24
Easter Services.

Elaborate Easter services were con
Quoted in all the churches yesterday
in this city and a large number we're
in attendance at each services. At the
morning services the children OF the
Sunday schools had charge OF the
program and in the evening the choirs
rendered programs OF beautiful Easter
music
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-03-24

meeting OF tho ShIdssido council
viii hn held This evening in fnr boar
~ trade rooms iu DO. high school
building Several important matters
wif hr given attention and fhe matter
~ securing 70 clerk NJ council VIII be
taken ur.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-03-24
BELLAlRE


Bcllaire play lovers have treat
In store FOR them m The Third De
gree" which Is 10 be given at Elk
Grand theatcr on Tuesday night OF
this week. The pla, Will b., presented
by a high class company. one Of the
best that the United Play company
has or the road. ana is sure O. make a
h.t u Is u strong drama built around
the methods of the New York polive
In forcing confessions. Tickets are
now on sale n 'hc Iox ofhce.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-03-24
Close Tonight

The entries FOR tho bowling tourna-
mrut 90 be- given tn this city on the
Bridgeport Eowlery alleys starting
March 20 and lasting two weeks. will
close this evening A large number Of
entries have been received and Manager
Giffen stated last night that some OF
the best teams In the valley have en-
fsr4N
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-03-24
Generally Observed.

Easter was generally observed in this
city Yesterday. Nearly all Of the local
churches had interesting programs ap-
proprIate to the day and all churches
We're tastcfully decorated Ia the Kirk
wood Presbyterian church last evening
the choir rendered a very interesting
program. Special services We're also
held at ST. Anthony's church yesterday
morning.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-03-24

Charles Barge died in Eis home In
blaine saturday night al 10 o'clock. after
n long Illness. lie was a well known
and highly RESPECTED resident lie H.
survived hy a wife and three children
ami was Boo the 3sth year 81 his age.
Funerhl services VIII be held this after
noon at O'Clock Rev. Father Nj
Eachen viii have charge Of the service.
luterWeut IN Linwood cemetery.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-03-24
Debula Funeral

Funeral SERVICES over the remains
OF Mrs. John Debula. who died at her
home at Riverview. north OF this city.
Friday. following an Illness due To a
complication of diseases. were CON
Quoted az her late home. yesterday
afternoon at o'clock. Interment was
made In the Rose I'M cemetery.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-03-24
BRIDGEPORT
Funeral Yesterday.

Funeral services veor tie remains OF
the eight year old son % Mr.. ami Mrs.
trocisk. Of Barton. who died n the
family hmeo Saturday OF complications
or diseases. was held yesterday after
noon at 2 o'clock. Father McEachen. OF
Barton. had charge OF the services. In
terment was In st Anthony cemetery.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-03-24

When You see woman with a mud
~ Or eallow complexion and dull ewes.
Won may know that her liver is ont ~
orgof lnN doses az Chamberlain q
Tablets viii correct If and make nor
Iult hrffer and feel heftcr For sale
hl aI dealers Adv.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-03-24
Basket Ball.

The teams of the Bellaire High
school will journey TO GAINESVILLE.
where they will play a double header
with the teams OF that town. Friday
teams are confident OF winning and
this game will cinch the title OF the
championship OF the State for the Bel
laire lassies.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-03-24
Held Linden Bond

John Baird OF Martins Ferry. was
arrested by Constable Milder. Satur-
day on a warrant issued from Squire
j W Morrells court at the instance
OF Albert Boyer, Of South Bellaire.
charging him with obtaining goods
under false pretenses lie was held
under 800 bond for hearing in com
mon pleas court
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-03-24

NJ. f. church. will hold a public meet
ing In the school auditorium. Thurs
day evening. The subject for discus
sion will be. The Water System for
Bellaire." The speakers will be James
II. Kinney. Marion HUFFMAN. ii. w.
Schramm. James +. Anderson.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-03-24
Will Entertain.

This evening. al her home on Bel
mont street, Miss Wayne Curran will
entertain a party of her friends. The
evening will be spent at music. games
and other social diversions and an
enjoyable time is anticipated.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-03-24
Supper Thursday.

The Ladies' Of Park NJ. r church. In
this city. will give chicken SUPPER In
the church Thursday night and they will
have all the good things OF the season
To eat Judging from the number OF
tickets sold "A large crowd no doubt will
Do" Ia attendance. 4 puilt will be given
away during the evening
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-03-24
Returns Home.

John o. Scott. president ~ tho scott
Humber Company. returned home Sat Ir-
lHr. after "a six weeks pleasure tr.u
4rtrf 10 t.c Panama Canal zone aud
other points. fie LETT here about ter 1st
90 February and states fhe friI was we'll
worth frhlrE ilr ia much Imprvnei lu
zenith
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-03-24

Tho base ball team being organized
Is the bridgeport Bowlery. had their
afternoon. out the Iike. and from tho
frccI shown hy some - the men "a
sfr1uE team viii be- gotten together
Manager curtis says h- has lines out
fur several new player
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-03-24

People have cone 10 realize that two
priced furniture IS not safe TO buy.
You can save lOSc TO 25oo any day in
the year at the store which has only
one price That's our policy.
GEO. b. MATTHEW'S,
Heinlein Block.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-03-24
Council Meetino

h" regular semi monthly meeting
NJ fln rIfy council uUI boz hold b., fb.
council chamber of 90. CITY buiidIng.
tuesday evening of ftfr week er..
oral important matter. uiil Do rItrn
attention. including thr matter of
pIat grounds Tor fhn children and tho
water question
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-03-24

Inc schtddIe Tor the fIftn week OF the
National Bowling League on the Padden
alleys IL as follows:
March 2b-Evons vs.. Little stars.
March 26-Mutt and Jeffs VS. Sluygers.
March 27-NiEht owls VS.. Giants.
March 2s-Three Johns VS.. Postum
Hollow
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-03-24
MARTINS FERRY
City Gospel Misaion.

This evening Rev. Mountain Bell
Will preach at the city gospel mission.
A special song service will be held at
Z 80 O'Clock.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-03-24

taking pariDre and prepared for ftri7f
Funeral service. Will br pordssfsI
Ih"r.iHr morning Hf fH O'clock in
harEn nf fhr I1uairs herl. ~ Earieq
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-03-24
LOGT-A '

! LogT-A watch charm and buckle tho
charm set with two small diamonds
| and pearl. Reward ~ returned 20 J
y. Rice. 502 South Third street. Martins
| FERRY. mr-.l-h
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-03-24
Elk Grand Theatre

Tuesday. March 25th.
Seats now ON sale at box Office. 25c.
soc. 75c and Si.OO.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-03-24

DR.. T. n Haskins and other speakera
ufu addrnas the voters Of the Flrat
yard AZ the ViHlant engine house.
ONE and hear ths new charter dis
cusnsd.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-03-24
a.RuMrY PuLLs rHE arRrnas.r

The Scotch players have some very
new and original stories about their own
countrymen Here If one told by James
II. Heron. who plays Weelum Sprunt in
Bunty Pulls the Strings" at the Court
friday and Saturday or this week
An old Glasgow Scotchm was NOV
Ing from one house to another in the
same street lie was Scotch of the
very Scotch. and carried all his things
In whcelbarrow instead or hiring an
ehpressman. The last load was tall.
ungainlv grandfathers clock. as stffr and
a~kW ard TO move az an old man with
muscular rheumatism. So the econ
omical scot had 10 abandon the barrow
ana carry tho clock over his shoulders.
staggering along he met a friendly
untTyman. who had had a wee drop
too much. TAX ma advice said IN .
mellow one. an. buy yoursel. a watch. :. 4,
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-03-24
Sequel To
Love For Doll
Maternal Instinct Greatly Developed b.
Teaching Children 90 Love their Dolls.

The little chiid-s doll is mother % %.
most romantic fairy. And On the rrar
tnat pass. the DOLL fades into The petal
q June rose. Co. evolve the most won
nrous of al transformations
And now comes a more rrrfrrr rr-f,t
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-03-24

me funeral services over the remainE
OF the late Mrs. John Crump. who died
In the city hospital Friday. following an
operation. will be held this afternoon at
z O'Clock In the family home. corner OF
Vine and Grant streets Rev r. T Mohn
or the First NJ. +. church. will officiate.
lnterment will be In Riverview cemetery.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-03-24
THE THEATER
Seats ron GRAPHwru
PERFORMANCES TOMORROW.

Mike Donlin. the famous Outnelder.
who comes TO the theatre as ono OF the
principles. supporting Charles Grapewin
ana Anna Chance in Between Showers.
is one Of the greatest natural hitters
that baseball has ever known
Charlie Doom. manager OF the team
OF which Donlin ~ IA member. Is auth
GRITTY for the statement that Donlin is
one OF the few ALTERS who bats with
his wrists that has made good In base
ball
Most all baseball players swing
their shoulders, and get the weight OF
their body behind the bat said DOOM In
discussing the batting ability OF some
or the star hitsmiths. But Donlin
uses only his wrists. and his great
strength enables him TO drive the ball
as far a. any man In the game who
uses shoulders and body TO send out q
drive
Mike ~ a great Judge OF a pitched
ball. too. said Doom. and II is seldom
that he strikes at any that are not over
the plate and TO his liking. lie IL q
dangerous man In pinch. and when he
was with New York / would rather have
had airy one Of the other players come
70 the bat IN n tight game than Donlin.
The seat sale opens tomorrow
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-03-24

mems Weetiuq
The Mems EihID class 0f ur Flr
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-03-24

THE THIRD DEGREE"
one Of the Greatest Dramas on the
Speaking stage.
The city itemizer. (Water Valley, Miss.) 1894-1918, 1913-10-02
The Woes That Kill.

A Pennsylvania has committed
suicide because his son murdered
his wife and was hanged.
Seems reason enough for suicide,
doesn's tiff there is any such
thing as reason for suicide?
No more cruel and crushing ca
lamity can come to any man than
his son turning out to be muir
derer and being hanged.
There is deepest shame in it as
we'll as the keenest sorrow the
heart can know. It is the most
irremedial of all woes. One may
The city itemizer. (Water Valley, Miss.) 1894-1918, 1913-10-02

teen sat down to the last supper.
But why any blighting or per-
nicious influence should result in
mankind from that solemn gather
ing no man or woman of any sane
mind has ever been able to say.
Though there are scholars who ex-
plain the terror by pointing out
that since Judas, who was the first
to quit the table, hanged himself,
the superstition has come down
through the ages since then.
But there is another and more
definite reason for its origin which
was only reached after a long and
laborious search on the part of
plumber of learned men. "The
superstition" they say, "that where
company of persons amount to
thirteen one of them will die
within the twelve month afterward,
seems to be founded on the calcu
lations adhered to by the insurance
Offices which presume that out of
thirteen persons taken indiscrimi
nately one will die within the year.
So, apparently, the superstition
comes from a ridiculous deduction
from Biblical history, or from the
chance calculations of some for
gotten insurance mans computa
ton, whose theory would probably
be upset in five minutes by a
modern authority upon life aver
ages of healthy individuals.-Chi
cago Tribune.