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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-21

The Island Athletic club held their
annual banquet Monday evening
tuchre was enjoyed and the follow
ing members were presenf.
u. towi IT. Ecklon. T. Sacher. G.
Mayors. 7 Null. q Everett " Ham
ilton. w. Aubrey. If. Cunningham a.
CUNNINGHAM. q. Rogers. 7 Miller. g.
Hclfor l.. Kennedy. " pononbareer
y. Hart. % Kindelbcrger and a.
keigley. Of sistersvile
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-21

The Mems bible class Of the First
Lutheran church gave an entertain.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-21

The wedding OF Miss Hazel Elder.
~ Martins Ferry To- Mr.. Trevor wi.
hams took place Saturday ~ the par
onaEe OF the Prcsby tcrian church in
81 'lairsvillc. Roth are popularity
known and are receiving conrrafuIa.
lions from a host 81 friends
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-21

In the Tuesday Pittsburgh Gazette
Times appeared a handsome half
tone OF Miss Clara ]. Francis. charm
ing daughter of Representative and
Mrs. w: B. Francis. of Martins Ferry.
ONO. Miss Francis is graduate or
byrn Maws College and is becoming
one of the favorites in Was hington
society.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-21
Mesdames:

Mrs. William Schwertferger en-
tertained the members OF the Island
Bridge Club. Tuesday afternoon. at
her home in the Elizabeth Apart
ments, on North Main street. The
following were the members pres
ent:
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-21
Book Review CIas.-

Mrs. 4. u. Wilson will Iconduct n.
elias sin Book Review" at the Young
Woman's Christian Association on
wednesday morning.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-21
Mesdanes:
Farewell Dinner

Mr.. and Mrs. -. Walker Peterson
entertained with farewell dinner AZ
their home AZ WOodsdale. Monday
evening for Mr.. and Mrs. : s. Bloch
who leave soon for Europe to spend
the next six months. The event also
marked the anniversary OF the honor
guests There were cpvere TO-.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-21
Harmony Circle Dance.
white LiIv Social Club

Manager George Phillips OF the Fort
Henry club Is anticipating a pleasant
evenin gior the members Of that club
on saturday. The Dansanf is the at.
The Detroit times., 1914-12-14
"The WOn1an's PAGE"
BY E. 8. HITCHCOCK.

We have been wondering OF late, II
the "Woman's Page" deemed so neces-
sary by our new papers. has not beel
outgrown and may not at last be laid
aside with the tears. fainting fits, hoop
skirts, curtsies, tappings Of her dainty
foot and other discarded commod-
! tiles CD so much a part of the last
two generations. Will our young wo-
men who are growing up strong and
straight and fearless tolerate for very
long the vapid frivolings, the pink.
the yellow, the blue trimmings, the
long columns of ball gown description,
the how-to-getfat and how-to-get-thin,
| the pudding recipes usually written
| by a man and quite impossible), In
fact the whole point OF view which
plainly regards her as being of small
| mental capacity to be kept quiet and
docile with soft nothings and sugar
Ipums. In these days when woman Is
coming into her own, by her own
dauntless efforts when she is really
thinking and working for her mental
and spiritual life; when she has got
| ten herself I'm a position where she
dares TO ask for her share of justice
and a voice in the government; when
she no longer considers herself
mere adjunct Of man and bearer OF
children but unit In our social struc-
ture. Il would seem that these pages
OF coifrures, postures, pet dogs etc,
which have to dc with the days when
women made themselves attractive to
The Detroit times., 1914-12-14
Organize Raid On
Eght-HOur LdlU

receives a flood OF light from the re-
port OF the secretary OF agriculture.
plus the report OF the bureau OF the
census. From the census II Is learned
that practically all farm lands, have.
during the last decade, doubled IN
price. In other words, II Is twice as
hard for any person seeking land IN
order to make it productive 10 get
the land. He must pay $4,000 where
before he paid $1,000. In connection
with these census statistics, Secre-
tary Houston reports that there mas
been IAN absolute decrease In the
number and amount OF important
staple food products such as corni and
meats" AS TO corn, In the last nj
teen years there has been no sub
stantial increase In the production.
while as to cattle. sheep and hogs
there has been an absolute decline
in cattle from the census year 1893
to 1909 there was decline from 3D.
600 900 head to 100000 head; In
sheep from 6l,000000 head to 81
900 900; in hogs from 66,o00,oO0 to
So, 900. 900.
Since 1909" says Secretary Hous-
ton, "the tendency has been down
WhTu, anu yci thO ooAhC PNaNO~
the population of the United States
increased over 20,0O0.000." The sec
rotary points out that there are In the
United States 935.000,000 acres OF
arabic land, OF which only 400.000.OOO,
or AZ per cent, is under cultivation
In other words, the rest OF the land
is held out OF use by owners who buy
Il and hold 1t for speculative increase.
Here Is material which will no doubt
be seized upon by single-taxers to
prove that their theory that tax
which would strike down speculation
In land holding. and open IL TO use.
would reduce the cost OF living.
In the unofficial list Of members OF
the house OF representatives OF the
sixty-fourth (next) congress, set out
in the congressional directory just Is
sued, II has been necessary to draw
on the advertising type to distinguish
the various brands OF congressman.
Ordinary Democrats are printed In
the ordinary Roman type; the Repub-
licans appear In italics; the Progress
sives are In small caps; Billy Kent,
as the one Independent, gets some big
caps; and Meyer London, the lone
Socialist, Is accorded some heavy.
black-faced type-possibly to indicate
that he Is a MENACE.
The Detroit times., 1914-12-14
A Pleasant Finish.

A surprise party was given 20
Wesley w. Zimmerman. After re-
freshments were served a beautiful
rocking chair, as a gift from his
many friends. was presented 10 him
with a few well chosen remarks from
Samuel Adams. Also a sum OF gold
from his father, and beautiful box
OF chocolates from Wolf Bros bank.
The remainder OF the evening was
spent pleasantly.-Sturgis (Mich.)
Journal.
The Detroit times., 1914-12-14
By gibson GARDNER.

pV ofLoON oAhD0hh
WASHINGTON, Dec. l4.-An at
tempt is to be made to repeal the
eight-hour law which now protects
postal employees. to violate the sun
day day OF rest law, and TO reduce
the compensation Of the ill-paid sub
stitute letter carriers. Postmaster
General Burleson and First Assistant
Roper have launched an economy
program. which II adopted by con-
gress, will materially alter much OF
the present postal legislation affecting
the men in the ranks.
The. department. is asking congress
to amend the eight-hour law SO as to
permit OF working the employees IL
consecutive hours daily IL the occa-
sion demands. providing that all work
in excess Of forty eight hours a week
be paid for as overtime. This would
enable the department to restore the
vicious rebate system OF past years
when the postal employees never knew
from day to day when their hours OF
duty would end.
The postofice officials also want to
deprive the employees Of their as
sured weekly rest day on the plea
that men working Sundays cannot be
spared of during the week when the
malls are heavy. The present law
compels the rebating OF Sunday work
upon one OF the following six days.
II amended as asked, II would be
possible to work the Clerks every
Sunday during the winter months
and then repay them by a piecemeal
rebate during the summer months.
The department also wants to re-
duce the pay OF substitutes Ave and
ten cents an hour, making this class
OF work payable at a fat rate OF 80
cents an hour. These substitutes are
only paid for actual work performed.
which, OF course, fuctuates, and they
frequently earn as little as $50 a
month as II Is,
"The American people are making
no complaint about the present eight
hour law for clerks and carriers"
said Thos. F. Flaherty. legislative
representative of the National Fed
Grafton OF Postoff1ce Clerks, discuss
ing these proposed reductions and
changes. Under the law as II stands.
the department officials have reported
a money surplus of more than $3,-
000,000 for two consecutive years. Yet
the officials are complaining that the
profits OF the service would be larger
| IL the men In the ranks could be
driven a little harder The idea OF
expecting TO drive men to the limit
OF their endurance, to stretch their
days work over twelve hours. to de-
prive them OF a certain weekly rest
day, to reduce the pay Of substitutes
TO starvation point, to threaten the
aged with demotion and dismissal, Is
not In accordance, In my judgment.
with the wishes OF the public who
support the postal service"
Why the cost OF living has In
creased, particularly the meat bills.
The Detroit times., 1914-12-14

One is tempted To md some fault
with the title page of Nat Goodwin's
book. Side by side at the top are
five of his Characterization. At the
bottom-all in "A row--are his five
wives. Just above his first affinity
| eliza Weathersby, whom he desig-
mates as IAN angel'-he appears in
Turned Up" AT the right time;
that's all right II he needed one.
] Above his second venture in matri-
mony Nellie Baker Pease, whom he
labels silly woman MAI appears
in The Rivals" Thus far very
apropos, for Nellie and Nat eventu.
ally proved TO be- rivals. and what
was joined was rent asunder.
! Next (No. 81 at the bottom is the
profile OF Maxine Elliott, whom Mr..
Goodwin alludes To as Roman sen
ator" Nat says the senator" only
used him to climb and when he said
show me" divorce followed hard
upon. This explains why I'm Mis-.
souri," appears just above. All right
again.
Next mo. A. Edna Goodrich
pretty little thing records our auto
| biographer and Immediately above ap-
pears Nat as Cameo Kirby" And
herein lies fault No. i as all must
| concede that The Genius o. the Mod
ell" would be fitting and descriptive.
Next mo. 81, Margaret Moreland.
,"All woman" is the place she draws
IN Goodwin's classification, but just
above he selects his PRESERVATION OF
| "Shylock" TO fill the panel Fault
No. 2. Why not Richard the Third
and underneath the Dukes line-"Ill
have her, but | will not keep her
long"
Nat Goodwin's remarkable" auto
biography Is. without question one OF
the best books he ever wrote, and, as
a Michigan country editor said' In APP
probation OF local would.be poet )
volume of verse, Ill is destined TO oc-
icupy a place in everyone's library
that no other book would dare oc.
lcupy." The same impulse that sent
him TO the race tracks of Australia
during his admitted dreary tour of
that country-urgent need OF the
wherewithal-no doubt gained his
consent for the ehterprising publish
ers to market the story OF his wan
behring's with relentless Fate during
q half-century on this "Old Ball.
Some publishers no less than some
unscrupulous theatrical managers. are
ever on the qui vive to turn the
nimble penny when a notable deed OF
heroism, a homicide, home-wrecking
promiscuous marrying and divorcing
or what not gains for an Individual
the much-coveted and apparently cas-
ily-commercialized publicity.
Evelyn Thaw, John l.. Sullivan, Lil
lian Langtry, DR.. Cook and long
list Of other notorious II not famous
artists CD have had their engage
ments and fling at vaudeville and the
"legit"
But for the sensational features and
the number OF times Nat has had his
hat In the matrimonial ring IL Is
doubtful whether his autobiography
would be even for a time among the
best sellers. Insofar as the book tells
\ intimate anecdotes and stories Of
some OF Goodwin's illustrious &C
quaintances OF stageland and past ex
periences and appreciations OF the
bright galaxy now among the shad
dows-it Is really intensely interest
ing. but when you read his estimate
OF consummate artist like the late
Richard Mansfleld-that "he was
never a great actor, but had a per
sonality which asserted itself ever
when clothed In mediocrity"-one Is
The Detroit times., 1914-12-14
Rural News In Rhyme.

Frank willoughby bought from Lum
Stubs two old grays,
Kept the old critters about twenty
days,
Traded with Lum Mills, then traded
back.
Lum seemed to prefer his old roam
and black.
Frank took them home, fed them
some "nubs,"
Then took and sold them back to
Lum Stubs.
Dunn Cor. Mountain Grove (Mo.)
Herald.
The Detroit times., 1914-12-14

reasons. might be used to kindle the
fire over which she briskly cooked the
breakfast for her mate and herself.
Why cling to the wreckage OF the
past when We have the open, glorious
future ahead of US?
The Detroit times., 1914-12-14
A Precedent.

The sailor had been showing the
lady visitor over the ship. In thank
ing him, she said:
al see that by the rules OF your
ship tips are forbidden"
"Lor' bless yer cart, ma'am," re-
piled Jack, $50 we're the apples in
the Garden OF Eden"
The Detroit times., 1914-12-14
HERE'S HOPING ONE OF THESE DAYS
THIS KIND OF BOSS WILL BE COMMON

There frequently the representative of large
featuring concern in city.
This like most other who draw envelOpeshe likes
to talk about "the boss"
But he different other who draw envelopes by
another way-that is
he says NICE things about him behind his back.
The last talk Of Is minutes straight to the
years. found
between this employer empoy the feeling always
possible capital and labor that
up to ideal
manufacturing represents wlnown and
has been of the countrys marked
Why plain this emplOye Of
The head the factory interest the who works for
overa and have smuty
The with muy faces the department where they over
ais have interest in the head of the factory.
And there You
Not which this manufacturer has his business
overtaken by a great disaster
food and the operation his plant suspended
The loss into six figures placing the suspension OF
business the damage the buildings their contents and finished
product in the warehouses
watching slowly around his plant
helpless thing help while the
food him about his misfortune
His his either marooned in their homes their
spared made dependents the bread line that had
been formed by residents the city who had been unable to reach their
homes.
begun rece he went to heavy
employees visited and wherever help found
needed to have it extended.
advanced money build new
homes and to furnish them without interest
walk plant" said representative US, "and you will
find pitching with his best G and happy
his work"
One of these days. let hope the discovery Of this kind Of bos
viii not be worth editorial for his kind being
And here is hoping
There more many like him.
There many who not like him.
suggestion that his numbers will increase the fact dawns
upon that isn't the and that interest in
the employer the part Of the employe will help
Down in this Ohio plant there COMMON INTEREST the one
thing that bring about the happy day industrial world when
differences will no longer exist.
get capital and labor the point that each side willing
just little the other side the problem will have settled
slight the difference between hem-that
conscientious labor and conscientious capital.
Greedy capital would compel work for starvation
greedy labor such would compel employer
willing himself worth will together
and discussion of their is useless.
The Detroit times., 1914-12-14
unwelcome Caller.

Opportunity really knocks at many
q door,"
Then why don't more OF us suo-
coed better?"
"The trouble is that Opportunity
wants US TO go to work."--I.ouisvill
Courier-Journal.
The Detroit times., 1914-12-14
"Whitaker's Dukedom."

When man essays 10 be some
body else without anyone knowing It,
complications and situations crowd
thick and fast. In the first place he
has no memory % the otner fellows
past; In the second place he has lived
the life Of a tramp and comes into a
dukedom. The amazing rapidly with
which he becomes adjusted, even to
falling In love with high born maid
en- (Which might not be so hard), is
told In story which rushes from one
event to another with lightning rapid
ity In the end the hero seems to
retain the dukedom and the girl with
out any qualms OF conscience feeling
that providence has had firm and
capable hand in arranging things for
the best OF all concerned. The Duke"
is TO be envied in more ways than one
and no indication is given of his ever
coming to grief "Whitaker's Duke
dCm." by Edgar Jepson; Bobbs. Mer-
rill Co., indianapolis; soc.
The Detroit times., 1914-12-14
Its orialn.

Some time ago the teacher OF
public school was instructing a class
in geography. and when II came time
TO hand out a few questions, she
turned first to Willie Smith.
Willie" said she, ''can you tell me
what is one OF the principal products
OF the West Indies"
mo. ma'am." frankly answered
Willie, after a moments hesitation.
Just think bit" encouragingly
returned the teacher; where does
the sugar come from that you use at
your house?"
Sometimes from the store" an.
swered Willie, land sometimes we
borrow II from the next-door neigh.
Dor. "-Philadelphia Telegraph.
The Detroit times., 1914-12-14
Maj GOOdlUin In His BOOk'On
FiUe Wives FOrgetS His Lines
BY 8. 8. s.

forced to take ali and everything set
down In the volume with allopathic
doses or salt.
GoouwIn's loving wisely but not for
long, is made the butt OF numerous
jokes and naive Im-the-goat treat
ment OF one OF LIES most sacred
duties and relations. as, for In
stance:
Marriages. are made In heaven;
cancelled In Reno"
The book concludes with a descrip-
ton OF Goodwin's beautiful ranch in
Cailfornia and at great length and
with most intimate knowledge. he
Tells his readers how to plant orange
trees. He says he has just planted
several acres OF young trees.
Shades of Brigham Young and Sol
ONION, are there To be more orange
blossoms I'm the air"
"The Case Against the Little White
SLAYER"
Our Mr.. Henry Ford is doing what
he can for the youth of the country
by collecting and publishing letters
and data relating to the injurious ef-
fects OF cigarette smoking. The FIRST
two volumes of The Case Against the
Little White Shaver" gives I'm no un-
certain terms the opinion OF experts
regarding this vice. IL not only In
jures the body. but the mind slowly.
but surely disintegrates under the per-
nicious poison There is letter pnr-
porting TO deny all this evidence from
Perciyal l. Hill. president OF the
A ma 81
He calls upon Mr.. Ford to retract his
statements, whereaI another letter
follows with no retractlon. We might
place more confidence in Mr.. Hill
were he a dfslnIerested person. though
his arguments are not logical and do
not carry conviction. We feel CRATE.
FIJI to Mr.. Ford for his activity In safe
guarding as far as may be, our boys.
The Detroit times., 1914-12-14
Just 10 start Them.

He-What are you going TO give
to Kitty and Jack for wedding pres
emit?
She-Oh. guess I'll send Kitty the
bunch OF letters Jack wrote TO me
when we were engaged.-Boston
Transcript.
The Detroit times., 1914-12-14
A Newcomer

This beefsteak,'. said a boarder
at a hotel at the seaside. must be
three weeks old"
Il couldn't say" replied the waiter
I've only been here a fortnight"
The Detroit times., 1914-12-14

why the cost OF living has in
creased, particularly the meat bills.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1914-12-17

It's hard to make a reformer believe
that to the pure all things are pure
New York Times
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1914-12-17
1t Came Upon Midnight Clear

(To be sung around the Municipal
Christmas Tree)
1t came upon midnight clear
That glorious song of old,
From angels bending near the earth,
To touch their harps of gold;
Peace on the earth; good will to men
From Heavens all gracious King;
The world in solemn stiffness lay
To hear the angels sing.
Still through the cloven skies they
come,
With peaceful wings unfurled;
And still their heavenly music floats
Der all the weary world;
Above its sad and lowly plains
They bend on lowering wing,
And ever DER it's Babel sounds
The blessed angels sing.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1914-12-17
ROBBER WOUNDS PATROLMAN

CINCINNATI, Dee. 17.-PatrOlman
Edward Knaul was shot and probably
fatally injured in revolver duel with
a bandit who earlier in the day held up
and robbed two Cincinnati banks. The
robber is fatally injured. The bandit
held up and robbed the branch office OF
the Provident Savings Bank and Trust
company, taking eight Thousand dol
lars, and holding Manager Edward
Hughes at bay with his revolver. An
hour later he entered the Liberty Bank
ing and Savings company institution,
and escaped with, two thousand. Pa
trOlman Knaul accOSted the man i'll
front of his rOOming house as he was
entering his automobile. They fired
both falling to the
ground mOrtally wounded.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1914-12-17
GREAT HIT. SCORED !
GLEE CLUB RECITAL
AUDIENCE DELIGHTED
WITH UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO
ENTERTAINERS
Audience Rather Small-Music Excel
Program Appreciated

! LEWISTON, Dec. 17.-Before an aud
ience lacking in numbers such as the
worthiness of the entertainment called
for, but one abounding with enthus-
iasm, the University of Idaho Glee club
appeared at the Temple theater last
evening, giving a vocal and instru-
mental concert seldom eXcel1ed any
where. 1t had been hoped the uni
versity students would have been con-
fronted by full house with their ap-
lpearance here for the first time, but
those SO fortunate to be present left
| the auditorium with a feeling of entire
satisfaction at having spent two of the
most enjoyable hours possible.
The concert opened with Bullard' 5
Winter Song" by the glee club, a
heavily demanded encore bringing
"The Sandman" John Brigham's
tenor was heard to excellent advant-
age in ACarmena," by Wilson, being
followed by 'The Rosary" by the club.
The vocal program was interspersed
with instrumental and the first OF
these by the university string quartet
Messrs. Parmelee, first violin; Holiday,
second violin; Pittinger, viola; Cum
ningham, cello-received a hearty well
come from the lovers of this class of
music.
The next number was looked for
ward to with pleasure by the audience
Miss Evelyn Cox, soprano, singing
Arditi's "Se Saran Rose" This young
lady is possessed of a beautifully i'm
pressive voice, and her enunciation,
accentuation, and stage presence ex-
cited the admiration of her hearers
Following Miss Cox came the universi-
ty quartet, composed of Jean Ger
Tough, first tenor; Laurence F. Stone,
second tenor; c. R. Burlington, bari
tone and Earl X. Humphries, bass,
in ssBreeze of Tonight by Macy, a
number.
In the Miserere scene from II TROY
atore Miss Cox sang as Leonora, Mr..
9erlough as Manrico, Mr.. Brighton as
RUIZ, with the glee club assisting.
Special scenery added to the impress
;iveness of this number.
With the singing of Danny Deever'
by Mr. Humphries in rich basso the
audience became enraptured, the art
st responding with an encore OF
equal popularity. Miss Cox and DON
I'D David then sang you're the Only |
)ne for Me, Dear" from the opera
"a Trip to Washington" by Jerome.
rhe encore to this was a ballad from (
The Red Mill" A selection from
High Jinks," with Mr.. Gerlough as
oloist, assisted by the club, proved
decided hit, and the ensemble rem
ition Of "It's Long Way to Tippe-
ary.o now the rage throughout the
ountry, received an ovation. The
rogram concluded with "The Multi
an Musketeers and the alma mater
one Of the university, both by the
lub as whole.
Eugene H. Storer of the faculty pre-
ided as director and Herbert Samms
S accompanist.