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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-11-17

FAA foot ana tRhu<mtG MI
Uoyked n hardship on George Par.
sons who holds the contract for de
iivering United states mail from tn,
local postoffice to windsor. Parsoi
cause there n Mt the present time Z
ban on American horses. He hal
been compelled 10 rent an ausomo
Mia purchase a SIS Canadian licens,
and pay Ave cents additional charges
10 the ferry company for each loas
Of mail that goes across the river
He registered a protest with Post
aster Nagel. who took the mattel
nm with the authorities I'm Washing
ton. The department Informed Post
master Nagel that Parson would b.
held 20 his original contract an,
that the government would not al
low him extras" Parson has a 30
day notice contract IL In likell
That the postmaster Will shortly al
away With the contract system an,
haui the malls In govsrnmsnt-owns'
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-03
THE DAILY CHIT-CHAT
THE ACE OF CONDENSATION.
By Ruth Cameron

Have you ever noticed TO what eN-
tent this age Is an z o. c~Ondensa-
ton? Little things ara in the ascen-
dant. the smallness OF an article o.
often advertised as its greatest rec
concentration. almost everything has
shrunk since the days Of our fathers.
Take books. for instance. Where
are the pOnderOus tones OF ycstcr-
day? Shrunk by the use Of thinner
and thinner paper into slender ana
easily handled volumes. saw n
hook which I thought would be- use
full to me. in the public library one
day. u consisted Of too large vol
I ordered the book from the
publisher. and when my purchase
came 10 was one little volume. not 80
large az either Of the other two.
This isn't tho book I sent for" I
said. But 10 was. only In a new edi-
ton. in which. by the use Of extreme
" thin paper. tho 1861 pages. which
the book contained. had been squeez-
cd into q single volume about an
inch and n half thick and weighing
scarcely n pound
The tiny books known as muT and
vest pocket editions are peculiarly
the product Of the twentieth century.
The rest pocket is. by the way. e.
favorite measurement for the desir.
able smallncss of n narticle III will
20 in your vest pocket b. the last
word 81 accommodation. Camera
manufacturer of fifteen or twenty
years ago would have probably
thought ~ Impossible 10 make n good
camera small enough 20 go oven iu.
10 a mans coat pocket To-day We
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-03

have several makes Of cameras that
VIII go n a mans vest pocket-and
not toy cameras either. but first class
products.
Again DO you remember tho first
fountain pen you bought some ton or
fifteen years ago. What n Lmlk wand
elephantine thing 10 was
with Do elegant and efficient little
thing or today. The watch b. another
article which demonstrates this gen.
e%ratiOn's demand for condemnation. ae
a comparison Of the expensive watch.
90 Of today with the expensive
watches Of our grandfather time
viii show you.
or course our modern apartment
houses are the most striking exam.
pie Of condemnation Probably thew
are a. the root ~ ten whole business
When a scrap Of space that would
have been % jog or an entry way in
on old fashioned house. passes for "a
room when the stately and Fuacfoue
old fashioned kitchen with It's attend
ant wash oom and ice room ana pan.
tries and sheds is shrivelcd up into
the unbelievable tiny k~itchrnetto
when rarrofs have Disappeared alto
together. what wonder that We are
Obliged 10 compress all our belong
ings 20 90 into these curtaiIcd dwell.
ing places
What wonder that even the women
themselves have rrown glenderrd and
the men no longer have the massive
shoulders 81 yesterday
This is an are ~ condemnation. We
as vel las our belongings. are heins
% down 10 ~ into it.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-03
SENATOR ROBINSON
HERE THURSDAY
HELEN RING ROBINSON. STATE
SENATOR OF COLORADO
To BE at Elks Club In Interest o.
Equal Suffrage lessue-Other
woman's Club Notes.

Helen Ring Robinson. state senator
from Colorado. was in the city for \
short time yesterday. enroute to Graf
ton. where she delivers a lecture un-
der the auspices OF the Surrage
League OF that city. tonight.
Senate Robinson has been engaged
by the Equal Suffrage League of this
city. to give a talk at the Elks Club
on Thursday evening Of this week.
and from the interest already mani
Tested. IL is quite evident that one of
the largest crowds yet to attend one
OF these lectures given by the loca,
suffrage league will be in attendance.
The subject of the address of Thurs
day evening will be: The Home and
the Ballot Box" and the point that
Mrs. Robinson will bring out most m
p~hatically. is the fact that woman,
who Is h home-maker. Is the n
who needs the ballot most. and as
matters of home-making. such as the
furnishing pure drinking water. and
various other important items. are
the result OF the ballot, IL Is the home
maker that should be given some
voice In the government of the city.
state and country.
Good Legislator.
Robinson certainly will in
terest her listeners of Thursday night.
as she knows full well whereof she
speaks in regard to all the matters to
be discussed by her. She has served
n year OF a -four years term as state
senator for Colorado. and in the last
session of the legislature OF that state.
succeeded in having a bill passed
which doubled the school year of the
country schools. and increased the
salaries of the teachers of the rural
districts. The minimum wage law for
women in the western state bears her
name, having been put through only
by her untiring efforts.
While in the city yesterday. Mrs.
Robinson was the guest OF Mrs. Bates
McLain, of the Island. and in discus
sing the question. the fact was easily
seen that h is most earnest in her
plea for woman suffrage. and when
she speaks Thursday night. she will
undoubtedly gain a large number of
supporters for the cause.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-03

The birthday OF Mrs. Lillian 81.
Stevens. president OF the Woman's
Christian Temperance union. was eel.
ebrated last evening AZ the home OF
Mrs r. b Nay on South Penn street.
when the members OF the local
branch met. and a most delightful and
interesting program was carried out
"A number OF short talks relative TO
the life and work OF Mrs. Stevens
were given. and an effort was made
70 get new Subscribers for the Union
Signal the Official paper OF the
order.
Following the literary part OF the
meeting a social hour was enjoyed
and a number OF musical selections
Were rendered by the guests. and La
ter in the evening dainty refresh
ments were served The ladies' in
charge of the affair we're: Mrs. W.
r. Bowman. Mrs. Chapman. Mrs. Geu
and Mrs. Lopez.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-03
General Meeting Friday.

At the y %. L w rooms Friday att
ernoon at 3 o'clock the general meeting
OF the Woman's clubs for the month of
February viii be held. The most impor-
tant business to come before the meet
ing VIII he the nomination by ballot of
OFFICERS for the ensuing year. The oni-
GERS for the general club TO be nomi-
mated are; President. nrst vice presi-
dent, corresponding secretary. treasurer
and auditor. In balloting for the nomi-
nation the method to be followed. nc-
cordtng to the constitution. is for n
nominating committee TO pass blank
ballots on which is written the list of
OFFICES with blank space beneath. which
IL To be hlled by the members in cast
mittee then collects the ballots. and al
the Arril meeting the results are writ
ten on n blackboard. From the schedule
and other nominations which may be
made from the floor at the meeting the
actual election takes place. the members
again expressing their preference by
Immediately following the election
Mr.. Charles + r. Campbell. OF Column
bus, o., viii give n talk on the subject
OF Improving the conditions for the
blind. this being under the auspices OF
the civic department. this department
being in charge of the general meeting.
MT. Campbell Is most able TO discuss
this question. as he has made quite a
study of IL. and ~ is causing n large
amount of interest in this locality at
the present time. There will be many
visitors present.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-03
DIRECTORS MEET.
Regular Monthly Session o. otneisls
Of Associated Charities Held
Yesterday Afternoon.

The regular monthly meeting OF the
board Of directors OF the Associated
Charities was held yesterday after.
noon at 4 o'clock in the headquarters
OF the organization in the Board OF
Trade building. The meeting was
well attended by the directors. The
principal business TO come before the
members was the reading Of the re
port OF committees. which were &C
cepted. Other business OF a routine
nature was discussed al h meeting.
The statistical report for the month OF
February as read and accepted in de
tail Is as follows:
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-03

Tally Cards 10c per dozen and up:
Place Cards 25c per dozen and up:
score Pads sc each and up; Guest
Sards 25c per dozen and up; Playing
cards l5c per pack and up.
You must surely see the NicoIl line
OF favors suitable for dinner parties.
IL will not take you long to find inst
what you want for your party or social
junction II you go TO the Nicoll Gift
Shop"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-03

The fourteenth annual banquet Of
the members OF the Welsh Congrega-
tional church. OF Martins Ferry will
be held next Saturday evening. March
Z. al the church. Together with the
banquet. those attending will enjoy a
most attractive program will be as
follows.
Toast ..--......... Mr. W. II. Johns
Piano Solo. Miss MargaretOwen
Address by POSTMASTER.
..Rev. r. c. Morgan. OF Pittsburgh
lenor Solo@..........M Mr.. ID. j. Lewis
heading. ....Miss Anna Howell
baritone solo. I'M l. NJ. Evans
Reading. -......- Miss Mary Brown
soprano Solo. Miss Wayne Morgan
soprano Solo. Mrs. Flora A. Williams
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-03
The NICOLL Line OF PRIZES
SUITABLE FOR CARD PARTIES
Inc "Glft Shop Headquarters For All Requisites For
Dances and Parties.

The Nicoll line OF inexpensive. but
desirable articles for card party
prizes. will surely please you.
The Gift Shop Is also headquart-
ers for Tally Cords. Score Pads, Place
Cards. Dance Programs. Program Pen.
ellis and Card Punches.
WI en- in need of any of these redui-
sites or your party or dance, remem-
Der that the place to get them is at
Nicolls.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-03
LOST APPEAL.

WASHINGTON. March Major
Beecher II. Ray. an army paymaster.
today lost his appeal in the courts
here to compel President Wilson to
nominate him for promotion to colonel
because OF his seniority.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-03
virginia Club.

Members of the Virginia club will
meet at the home of Mrs. William
Burke In South Warwood this after
noon After a couple OF hours spent
at cards the afternoon will be
brought to a close by the serving OF
n dainty luncheon
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-03
Monday Iando Club

The Monday Night Tango club met
as usual last evening at the Fort
Henry club and a number arrived in
time for dinner. following which the
evening was spent at the usual d.
lightful pastime.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-03
LUNCHEON FOR
MRS.. ROBINSON
AFTERNOON DELIGHTFUL
AFFAIR.
Other Notes TO Interest the Members
Of WheeIino's Society Dur
ing the Week.

A luncheon OF very pretty appoint
ments was given at the Fort Henry
Club yesterday afternoon. compli-
mentary to Mrs. Helen Ring Robin
son. of Colorado. who spent Monday
a. the guest OF friends in this city.
having stopped on here on her way
to Fairmont.
One large table accommodated the
guests. and decorations OF a very pref
" nature were seen. the c~enterpiece
Tor the table being a mound of yellow
tonquils. The honor guest was pre-
sented with an immense bouquet of
roses and following the luncheon the
ladies' spent the afternoon in a social
way.
Mrs. Robinson was a most distin-
guished visitor In the city. being a
state senator of Colorado, and widely
known throughout the United States
as a suffrage leader. She will leave
this morning for Fairmont. where she
speaks tonight. and on Wednesday
evening will give a talk TO the people
OF Grafton. while on the following
night. Thursday. Wheeling people will
receive a rare treat when she will
discuss a most Interesting subject at
the Elks' Club.
The guests OF Mondays luncheon
were:
Mesdames:
Hs ssn Ring Robin ib,.IB; Tansy:
q. r. g. Allen. J. G. Heinlein.
~; y Mcneil. George r. Boyd.
w. =. Kelley, T.. Rates NcTain
T. J. Hugus
Misses
Florence Hoge, Katherine McL.ain
For Misses Ertz.
Misses Rae and Hattie S~teinhause-
were hosteeses to a number OF their
friends at a dinner party at their
home on the Island Sunday. comp!i-
mentary to Misses Bird and Sadie
Ertz. OF Bradley. Pa. who are the
guests OF Mrs. Nathan Rubin. OF
South Penn street. Dinner was
served at 6 O'Clock amidst pretty APP
pointments, and covers were laid for
Misses Bird Ertz. Rose Moss. Janet
Moss; Messrs. Joel Moss. Il. a. Moss.
Alex Elston n Lawrence Wolinsky.
Sunday evening the Misses Ertz ra-
ceived another compliment when
Misses Rose and Janet Moss enter
tained In their honor at the Moss res
idence on North Front street. Sew
eral games were INDUCED in and
prizes were awarded TO Miss Rae
S~teinhauser and Mr.. Henry Front. At
a late hour a delicious luncheon wps
served. The guests were: Misses
Sadie Ertz. Bird ErtZ. Rae Stein
hauser. Hattie S%teinhauser. Rose
Moss. Janet Moss. Mrs y. A. Rubin
Mr.. and Mrs. Jerry Moss: Messrs'
Siias Steinhauser. J. Z. oss. Henry
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-03
Mount study Club.

The Mount de Chantdl study Club met
Monday afternoon az the home OF Mrs.
William T.. Wolfe. Of North Front street.
and although the afternoon was devoted
purely to study. the social hour and re-
Treatments being omitted during lent.
the following program was nevertheless
quite enjoyable.
Women in Art. Science and Literature
Miss Stella TAYLOR
Review Of March Magazines.
............ Mrs. w. +. Wolfe
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-03

Warwood. W. Va. this afternoon tn. I
occasion VIII be In honor Of Miss Mar
ina Mcclure. 4 bride Of the near rat
ure.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-03
Chicken Supper Friday.

a chicken supper will be given by
the Ladies' Aid society OF the Island
christian church at Settlers hall Fri.
day evening OF this week. A most
delicious menu is being prepared,
which viii include a number OF deli
cacles Tor which these ladies are es-
pecially noted. and preparations will
be made for an unusually large num-
Der. Mrs. l.. Hare is chairman OF
inc committee ON arrangements-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-03
The Rainbow Kimono.-

An entertainment Will be given
tuesday evening. March 3. by class
No. IL OF the First Christian church
A two-act comedy entitled The Rain
bow kimono" will be produced. and
The following program will undoubt-
ediy attract a large attendance:
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-03
Shakespeare Study Club.

The regular meeting OF the Shake
espear study Club was held at the
studio of Mrs. Lima Hennig Sherman
last evening. and the program prepared
Tor last week. but which was not rem
dered, was given at this meeting. The
Fourth and nth acts OF Henry VIII
were discussed as follows:
BE just and fear not, let all the end
thou aimest at.
Be thy country's. thy Gods and truths
Reading and study Of act Nv and v, led
by Mrs. Alma Wilson Schafcr. Sketches
OF the different wives Of Henry VIII.
Anne OF Cleves. Henry's fourth wife
William Gilligan
katherine Howard. Henry's nfth
wife......-.. Miss Jessie DeNincny
Catherine Parr. Henry's sixth wife.
........ Robert Blush
reign or bloody" Mary daughter TO
Henry XIII and Catherine Of Ar
ragon) ........ Mis- Thclma Hrarr
Reign Of Elizabeth. virgin queen
daughter Of Henry V end Anne
Bullen) ............ Miss Lou Hood
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-03
Open HOUSE and Reception.

. The Masonic Club will hold its regu-
lar monthly open house and reception
Friday afternoon and evening of this
week During the afternoon hours the
ladies' VIII entertain with cards. domi-
noes, bowling inc other amusements.
Q TO be followed by a luncheon.
this AFFAIR In the afternoon being ex-
cluslvely for the ladies whose hus-
bands are members of the club.
Under the new arrangement the
membership Of the Masonic Club now
includes all Scottish Rite Masons and
their wives. and all other Master Ma
sons may join by payment OF a nomi-
nal membership fee. The affair OF
the evening is open to all the mem.
beers and their friends. and II Is ex-
pected hat a large crowd will be in
attendance.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-03
MIller-hoImcs.

a wedding that will come as quite
a surprise TO their many friends was
mat which was solemnized at the
parsonage of the Methodist church
OF Benwood Saturday evening, when
Miss Ada Holmes OF that place was
united in marriage to Mr.. Charles
Miller OF Forty-third street, the cere-
mony being performed by Rev.
Straiter.
They are both we'll known on the
South Side and they have a large &C.
quaintance who will be pleased to
learn OF their marriage. The young
couple will make their future home
with the groom's parents on Forty.
third street.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-03
Miscellaneous Shower.

Mrs. w. T. Woollenweber. nee Miss
Freda Leiner. of the Island. will enter
tain with a miscellaneous shower az
her residence No. 1903 Main street.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-03
ce DRAFTED Pre.Iden.. Birthday.

Front. Emanuel steinhsuser. E A
Moss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-14
ROBINSON SHOWS
 ID BE HERE FRIDAY
Will Come Direct From Montgomery, Where Win
 ter Was Spent

Birmingham is to have real circus in a few days. The famous Robinson shows are to exhibit here Friday. April IT. The circus paraphernalia will arrive on two special trains, coming direct from Montgomery where the ag- gregation has been wintering, so Bir- mingham residents will have the op- portunity of seeing brand new circus from cars 10 acres of waterproof snow white canvass and newly decorated an- imal dens, tableaux and chariots
 The show boasts of 200 performers 300 head of beautiful horses, two herds Of performing elephants and 30 double length railroad cars. The performance will be up to the Robinson standard and contains many thrillers and sen sational acts.
 A fair debutante will make her ini- ual appearance this season in the per- son of Miss Grace Thomas eques- trienne She Is q daring rider, being granddaughter of the late Dan Rice. she being pupil of her brother Fred, who is equestrian director of the big show. There are 200 expert performers in the rings and stages. 30 clowns. troupe of Japanese jugglers. daring aerialists, bicyclists, acrobats. contor- uonists and feapers who are represent ed in the 100 circus numbers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-14
UNIQUE PROGRAMME FOR AD CLUB LUNCH
Every Member Will Say Something Bad About
 the Club

This afternoon at l o'clock the Ad club will hold it's regular weekly luncheon at the Southern club. The programme is in the nature of grilling and Philip Os- ter will lead the discussion by a two minute criticism of Louis Saks' advertise ments in the newspapers. He will be fol- lowed by other members of the club, who will tell how they think the advertising of the Saks clothing store could be im- proved.
 Oliver Cox. the secretary of the club. will consume about 10 minutes telling about the convention of the Association of Ad Clubs of America and some of the things to be considered wls.n it meets at Toronto in June.
 Charles B. Marsh will follow MT. Cox by telling everything he knows to the discredit of the Ad club, and then the knocking spirit will become general, ev- cry member present being expected to find something bad to say in. connection with the club they belong to.
 The programme committed of the Ad of Robert W. Frying and W. Blancks Everett John Anderson, chairman of the committee, has asked Willard ]. Wheeler C. l.. Chiffon, Jr., and Sidney Lazarus to assist the committee in preparing the weekly programme, and 1t is the inten- ton of the committee to have live luncheon every Tuesday heneeforward.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-14
SALESMEN DIVIDED
 ON GOVERNORSHIP
Call Meeting at Capital to Protest Against Article Hedging Them
 selves for Conner

Montgomery, April 13.-(Specia1) Local members of the travelling men S association have called a meeting here for next Saturday. April IS, to register their protest against the publication of a newspaper article to the effect that that organization had pledged it. self 10 B. B. Conner for governor.
 It is reported that many travelling salesmen of this county and section have indcrsed the candidacy of MT. Co., nor, but it is understood that senti- ment ir favor of MT. Conner and Mr. Henderson is about evenly divided. The meeting next Saturday will be com posed largely of Henderson men. all of whom are members of the local traV cling salesmen association, but whf object 10 being recognized as expon- cnts of Mr. Corners candidacy.
 The meeting for next Saturday has been called by Berto H. Johnson, for and an ardent Henderson supported MT. Johnson expressed indignation at the publication of an article declaring that the body as a whole wa sin favor of Mir. Corners candidacy and stated that he has been requested by dozens of prominent salsmen of the city to call a meeting for the purpose of forming a Henderson club.
 The meeting here next Saturday will probably be largely attended with q large number of out-of-town members present. A strong Henderson club will be formed and headquarters will be opened for the purpose of promoting that candidates cause.