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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-14
PEOPLE
ASSIST BELGIANS
More Than Two Million Stricken
People Within the Borders
of France.

Correspondence OF Associated Press)
PARIS, Dec. 2.-"There are now
more than two million Belgian refu-
gees in France" Monsieur Berardi,
secretary of the Franco-Belgianr relief
committee has informed the Associ-
ated Press.
France has received them with the
greatest consideration and generosi-
ty." he said. "the government allowing
them the same amount as their own
unemployed. % cents per day to each
head Of a family. plus 10 cents for
each child. This. OF course. Is SUM-
cient TO keep them from starvation.
but nearly all of them have other
pressing needs. as they fed in a ma
jority Of cases with insufficient cloth
ing and lacking other necessities. We
are doing all we can. aided by the
French government. to solve the prob
lem by finding employment for such
as are able to work. but France has
her own stricken population in the
northern departments to care for. and
Belgium Is Obliged to appeal TO other
generous nations for these people.
whose need. as the world knows. Is not
their fault.
Monsieur Berardi said Belgium
would never forget what America has
already done for Brussels. where the
population was on the verge Of starva-
ton.
The first refugees that arrived were
sheltered at the Cirque de Paris, and
at the Northern Terminal. but these
quarters. summarily prepared. were
inadequate for the accommodation OF
so many persons living almost entirely
in common. Now several hundred
canal and river barges are being fitted
up with more comforts and sanitary
arrangements for their reception.
Hundreds OF children who have lost
their parents have been adopted BY
French and Swiss families. and many
owners Of villas I'm the country have
placed them a. the disposition OF Bel.
Eian families. These measures re-
lieve the pressure on the committee
sOmwhat. but the refugees continue to
arrive
a movement h. on foot to establish
colonies In Tunic for such a. wish TO
emiRrate but the proposition Is said 20
be no more likely TO succeed than the
suggestion to send them 10 California
The Belgian. a. a rule. IL not inclined
10 emigrate. habituated a. he has been
10 steady and fairly remunerative en-
ployment in the Industrial bee hive
that Belgium was before the war
The English spinning industry has
given places 10 COO Belgian workmen
and many have secured berths on the
Metropolitan underground railway IN
Paris. others have been placed on
farms In the south and center of
France. but the large part Of these two
million unfortunatcs 10 stili 10 oc pro.
vidcd for
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-14
10th Phones

PARIS. Dee. g. tCorrespoudeues sf
The Associated FrcssJ-The class ~
1919 recruits called out two months hi
ADVANCE ~ IL time. has now had three
months ~ training and o. reported by
~ commanding Officers aud Instructor.
20 ho ready Tor action
IhiH. 10 o. said. may seem i remark.
ably short time IN which % whip into
shape. discipline ana accuatpm 10 the
hard duties ~ ~ campaign. an army III
10000 tWenty-year-oid men but f b.
fNpiainedt however. that the material
was oncelleut Their fine physical CON
ditlou o. attributed LARGELY 10 the DE-
Nelpprnfuf ~ sport There are many In
creations that these young soldiers are
nov near the lighting line
INC rfcruita of 1915. called out one
year before their time. have Just paced
mo medical examination but the year =
nlffefeuff in see does not show the an
liriraffd diffcrence in physical ffnaaa.
INC proportion ~ accepted men will NOT
isll far short ~ the proportion III the
class ~ 1915 Those soldiers will rh0rf =
lF leave tu take che place ~ the mood
iuH class BOZ the instruction campo AID
lf o. fHrfrfod that they Will b. raadv
for actiNe service hy March
The rlsar ~ 1915 viii b. Increased Ia,
large numhrr ~ men exempted il -
ccnt gearr sud probably amount 10 about
li0.000 men.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-14
Am USE MENTS ARE
CLOSED In PARIS
War Has Had Effect Of Putting The
atres and Other Places Out Of
the Running.

correspondence OF Associated Press.)
PARIS. Nov. 30.-Montmarte has
been put to sleep by martial law. The
Butte" from Batignolles TO Belleville.
Is plunged in gloom. and 10 the wake
full spirits that still haunt the streets
and boulevards IL seems as IL the light
OF the world had gone out. F1ickers
from Thousands of bar fronts until s
O'Clock strikes seem TO make a timid
effort at revolt, then go out as II IL
were no use. The contest with Gal
lieni Is too unequal. Popular restau-
rants OF the more serious minded or
der hold out longer. but the lights go
out at half past nine. Then Mont
marte fades into nothing.
The Moulin Rouge" seems to have
gone blind: the enormous wings OF
It's windmill that for so many years
have increasingly revolyed I'm a ruddy
glow OF electric temptation are mo-
tionless. The Moulin de Ia GAZETTE"
possessed now by women OF the upper
crust. grinds out a daily grist OF sol
diers' socks. but as soon as the even
ing shadows fall II stands like ghost
OF past glories looking over the anaes-
thized Joy that lies at its feet.
The cabarets are closely hidden be-
hind iron shutters. as IL to spare the
passer-by the pain OF regretful memo
ries. He'll seems 10 have decided
that II cannot compete with war. The
gates Of Heaven" are shut until the
end Of Il all makes IL worth while
opening. and Meant" quite invisible
in the dark shadow OF the boulevard.
can only typify what Montmartre has
become.
The Rat Mort The Abbaye." and
kindred institutions. whose mission in
life has been TO turn night into daI.
have shrunk before the task OF turn
ing day into night. and have retired
like ground hogs into their winter
holes.
Is Not Deserted.
II MOntmartre is asleep. II II not
absolutely deserted Long columns OF
promenaders walk its streets. after
having exhausted the last bit of pa-
ience OF the military regulations. but
they appear 70 have lost their wav
and not 70 know where they are going
II D. rather melancholy spectacle
and perhaps the most bewildered OF
all the throng are the demimondaines
those that are left-for most OF them
have fed the rigors Of GaIlienfs
regime
The capital a. = whole no longer
enjoys the animated spectacle OF the
green hour" between six and seven
O'Clock In the evening when every
good Partisan before the war took
his seat At an open-air table In front
OF his favorite cafe on the boulevards
10 drink hts daily abslnthe or other
sharp appetizer
The tables are stiil there. but the
customers Who remain are forced
since the prohibition Of the sale Of
absinthe TO conhne their libations 10
the simple glass 81 sherry. mineral
water Of highly colored syrup. some
times varied by jog o. light French
beer and there IL no orchestra 10
while the time away.
Not Tar from the great centraI
thorOughfares the American bars
are almost deserted and many have
closed their doors until the recur.
renee o. better times One well
known former American jockey has
Eiven up his bar for the present. and
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-14
"DEATH NJ rsIsADvnrrUns. p

OXFORD. EnE. Dec. 2 fCorreapoud-
ence ~ The Associated pressl The
death ~ one member 81 the uEht In
fantry recruited az oxford is recorded
from the rather unWarilks cause ~
mosquito bite The victim b. ser
seant Oconrey cross While stui aaur
tered ~ oxford. be- Was stunH on tho
lir. succumbiuE 60 the poiaonins after
m brief Illness The coroner's inquest
returned the Characteristic British YER
Dict VI death rs nisadvsnture
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-14

~ last Matilda gets her vote.
Her hcarf's exquisite feature
She packs f safe within hor bae
Does this delightful creature.
HOmeUa she trota hor happy WAY
And shows her vote 10 hubby
He, paualnF for No words 10 sneak
Caresses his chin stubby
80 Glad you've cot the thing ~ last
But, dern d. hon and blast itf
Why ,ndnt you 20 iu tho booth
And cross The vote and cast SEQ"
Proudly Matilda bfamed With ioy
She cried. Its mine claim Hf
Give it sway Not on your iifc'
Tomorrow ! viii frame ~
Iudrc
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-14
PERSONAL.
@. A. r. NOTICE
is serving the Red Cross with his


is serving the Red Cross with his
automobile.
Theatres May Reopen
Inc billiard and pool rooms, are for
the most part dark and unoccupied
some which continue 20 keep open de-
vote part OF their receipts To the vari-
The amusements most missed are the
theatres and variety halls. For three
months after the mobilization OF the
army the only houses where any per
Torrance was given were the movies 90
This. however. H. TO UNDERGO a change
Tor various associations Of actors and
public performers have succeeded in
bringing the great distress among their
members Co the notice OF the premier
VINO has consented TO the reopeulnR OF
the playhouscs Some OF the more i'm
portant VIII remain closed until the
hours 81 service OF tire subways have
been extended Till later than half past
nine Otherwise. In consequence Of tae
naucity Of transport. IN the absence Of
the motorbuses and many cabs. the man
aGemcnts would be forced 10 provide
formers.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-14
SEALED PROPOSALS
Notice 20 manufacturers, Joebsrs. Msr
ohAnta and Others Nholesals peaisrH

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN. That
the state Board OF Control of the State
at Its office at Charleston. West virginia
Tor furnishing supplies for the several
state institutions. the financial manage
ment OF which il vested in said Board.
contracts Will be awarded 10 the lowest
bidders, quality considered. and other
things being equal. West Virginia deal
ers viii be given preference.
Lists OF supplies needed will be fur
niShed bidders on receipt OF requests
stating the line desired.
STATE BOARD OF CONTROL
ta-l-f Charleston. West Virginia
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-14

"Aftsr an. said the editors sssis,.
ant. the old Jokes are the best"
Why shouldn't they be-" demand
"a The editor. there's no competi.
lion 81 Philadelphia Ledger
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-14
ON THE WAY.

I've thought my plans out carefully
A fishing pole and reel to Ben.
To Jane a box Of poetry:
To Tom and Dick a fountain pen.
To Rose a handkerchief Of lace.
To Kate a pretty ornament.
To Margaret q sewinE case:
To VIII a matchbox III present"
A necklave I intend for Nell.
A nice umbrella IL for Ed:
An album ] intend for Belle:
a pair % boxing gloves for Jed.
Yes. J intend to rive them all
CTo DO 80 this year would be- rash
And surely drive me 20 the walD
some Christmas when ! have the
cash Nathan " Levy In judge
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-14
Stakeholder S Meeting
Notice OF Annual M..tsng

Notice OF Annual Meeting.
The annual meeting of the stockhold-
ers OF The National Exchange Bank of
wheeling. Will be held at the banking
room. Tuesday. January 18th. 1915. be-
tween the hours OF 10 A. NJ. and ~ NJ
Tor the election OF nine directors and
such other business as may properly
come before the meeting
G. w. JEFFERS
Cashier.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-14

Accurate measurements have shown
that feW rsindfops exceed one nth 81
an inch In diameter
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-14

Friend This T. nice studio YOU
have. u the rent hlgh2
Artist tt don't rcmcm Der .-Cleve-
land Leader.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-14

Young man. what profession do
you expect 10 follow when you grow
up"
I'm going 10 be- doctor" an.
swered the young man. taking out a
notebook and pencil .aay I count on
you 10 save your appendix for me-"
Judge
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-14
WANTED-MALE HELP
Wanted-Maie ana Female Help

WfD-A Few more bright girls ana
poys OF all ages TO Join Photo PLAY
Ass n. Positions secured. ADplica ton.
can be made at Court studio Hos Chan
inc 81. next 20 Court theatre. d-s-m
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-14
BUSINESS Opportunities

Will sell. business clearing $4,000
sos broadway. Martins Ferry.T'o.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-14
FOR RENT
Stockholders Meeting.

Stockholders Meeting.
Annual meeting OF the stockholders
Fair Asso'n will be held on December
18th. A. d., 1914. at the hour of 3:sO y.
N, IN the rooms OF the Germania Half
Wheeling, West Va. for the purpose OF
electing board OF directors and 10
transact any other business that may
be brought before the meeting
A. REYMANN, Pres't
GEORGE HOOK. sec'y. d-fo-o
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-14
FOR SALE

fo1 sALE-25 h. y. Church. Horizontal
roit generator. Enquire Hoffman Bros.
Aniru ~. Nity. d-Iai
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schuuibach nuiiding.
Hstionai szl.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1914-09-16
SAFETY FIRST.

If dollar is worth the great effort
required to earn it, it ought to be
worth the less effort required to save
it. If Safety First" is good motto
to follow while you are pursuing the
elusive dollar, it ought to be a. good
motto when that dollar becomes your
own. Mankind in general does many
perilous things for dollar, some of
which perhaps may be justified by the
needs of mankind. There is not justi-
fcatlon for mankind in general to take
perilous chances with the dollar that
has been accumulated.
The Central Savings Bank & Trust
company at Orleans, Vermont, is a
bank that realizes to the greatest
extent its responsibilities to the laws
of Vermont and to the people whom it
serves. 1t is differed by men who
have made their own dollars and there
fore know what dollar means to the
man who has earned it.
Along with the safety feature this
bank pays it's depositors four per cent
interest, compounded semi-annually,
and also pays all taxes on deposits of
any amount.
The bank has special facilities for
banking by mail, and this service is
being used by the public more and
more, both with safety and satisfac-
ton to the deposition. Deposits may
be safely sent by registered letter,
check. postal order, express or money
order, and will be acknowledged on the
same day received by the bank. AID
dress all communications to Contra
Savings Bank & Trust Co., Orleans
Vermont. Adv
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1914-09-16

o. love Of Wilfrid Blair's. She came
here either to reassert her sway over
him or to blackmail him. He gave her
his w1fe's jewels. Then he followed
her to the cliffs and killed her, perhaps
in a drunken frenzy. And you, Mr..
Alexander Blair, to save your son have
concealed him somewhere, bribed the
sheriff and the medical officer, contrtv-
ed this false death and burial and are
BOW turning suspicion ON a man you
know to be innocent further to forttfy
your position. But what damnable lie
have you told herr
During this exposition Alexander
Blair's face was study In changing
emotions. At the close his thin lips
curled in the suggestion Of sardonic
grin.
theory. sir" said he, and the door
closed sharply after him.
Three hours later. wet and bedrag-
gled, but with a fire at his heart, the
nightfarer came to hts home and reused
Kent from slumber on the studio
couch.
In brief outline Sedgwick told Of the
moonlight interview.
DO you know" Kent said, II would
not wonder If Blair really thought you
the murderer. Yours Is very inter-
esting and ingenious theory. But the
fact is that Wilfrid Blair was dead
before his father ever learned Of the
tragedy of Lonesome Cove"
ITO be Continuedl
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1914-09-16
A Map of the Great European War.

How extensive is your knowledge of
the real conditions and countries now
engaged in the greatest war the world
has ever known?
Have you a definite idea of the
countries, their armies, naval strength
and resources, or is it simply jum-
bled mass with no very clear and
definite idea.
The Monitor this week will COM
mence the distribution of a very
complete and concise WAR MAP, one
that shows plainly and accurately the
entire war zone, that also shows half
tone cuts of the rulers of the different
nations now involved or likely to be-
come involved in this stupendous war.
This map goes still further and gives a
very brief and historical sketch of each
nation, synopsis of the International
peace conference, and the Hague
Tribunal.
Concise details of the armament, the
number and strength of land and naval
forces, the wealth of the different
nations and the decisive battles of a
century of European warfare, with a
table of the worth of the foreign
money reckoned in dollars and cents,
and table of distances.
We are offering this splendid map
to subscribers of the Monitor postpaid
at Is cents each. Through the use of
this compact little map, you can follow
the war day by day.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1914-09-16
STATE NEWS
Greene Renominated

Republicans of the first Vermont
congressional district in convention at
Burlington Sept. 8. did the expected
when Congressman Frank L. Greene of
St. Adams was renominated as his
own successor as representative in the
national house of representatives Har-
mony prevailed throughout and there
was no other name presented to the
convention Mr. Greene's name was
placed in nomination by joint Gushing,
the congressman successor as editor
of the St. Adams Messenger.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1914-09-16
FIRST WAR NEWS.
Daily Paper Six Months for 81.

The Monitor can get you a daily
paper giving all the latest, best and
most authentic war news. six months
for 81. Having made special arrange
ments with the Boston Record we are
authorized to take subscriptions at
present for 81 year or six months for
81. This is the greatest bargain in a
daily paper ever offered. The Record
is good paper and being an evening
paper reaches you on the rural route
the morning after it is printed. And
the evening paper is noticeable in it's
early war news. An evening paper is
far ahead of a morning paper on the
news of the great European war be-
cause o'clock in Boston is 10 o'clock
at night in London and nearly mid
night in the heart of the war district.
Wherefore, the news of daylight-the
most important of all-comes in the
afternoon press and is repeated in the
morning papers. So the lead of the
evening paper is very marked in this
| war-probably the greatest the world
has ever seen. You ought to keep
posted.
Take advantage of this offer while it
lasts. Clip this adv, fill in below, pin
a dollar bill to it and mail. Do it
NOW. Well do the rest, and you'll
get a daily with all the war news
every morning for six months.
Monitor, Barton, VT.
Gentlemen -
For the 81 herewith send me the
Boston Evening Record six months as
advertised.
P.
R. FED Observation-Disclosures.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1914-09-16
GERMAN WAR AUTOS MARvElS.
Carry Scythee to Now Down Fences
ard Hedges.

Carry Scythee to Now Down Fences
ard Hedges.
Stories were printed recently about
the Germans having armored motor
cars armed with machine guns, which
tore through the lines Of the French
and Belgians and moved down all be-
fore them.
Another story Of the use Of new war
inventions is told by Arno bosch, a
correspondent Of Worlds Work, who
arrived in London from Brussels. He
says the Germans are using auto
trucks which are marvels. Equipped
with scythes, they NOW right through
wire fences and hedges if the roads
and fields do not suit the drivers.
These trucks are said to be heavily
armored, and they are able to resist
anything except artillery fire. They
enable the German forces to make for.
ty miles a day. Their number seems
to be unlimited.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1914-09-16
THE JUDICIARY

We are mindful of the current criti-
cism of our state judicial system.
addressed primarily to the growing OK
pense of administering justice, both
civil and criminal. There is, further
more. growing sentiment in favor of
a simplifcation of court procedure.
and the establishment of a state sys.
tenn of inferior courts that will relieve
the congestion in the county courts
and lessen the expense of litigation
both to the state and the litigants.
This is matter that should be
taken under serious consideration by
the next general assembly. 1t should
be dealt with in spirit of non-partisan
devotion to the most vital interests of
the state, and with due deliberation,
having in mind the extreme import
ance to every citizen of a judicial
system so organized as to enable it to
serve the ends of justice both efficiently
and economically.
We take this occasion to express our
confidence in the high character, the
ability and the integrity of the justices
of our supreme court and superior
judges. They are amply maintaining
the high reputation of the courts Of
Vermont for breadth of learning and
incorruptible honesty. established by
long line of distinguished jurists.
EDUCATION
Of late peculiar interest in our sys-
tenn of public education has been slim.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1914-09-16

al agencies as may be deemed for the
best interests of the state.
Second that the per diem basis of COM
pensation for the members of the legis-
lature be abolished and a fiat salary
for the session be substituted therefor:
and
Third, that the next legislature, as
soon as may be after it convenes, take
steps to investigate the compensation
of the clerks. secretaries. reporters,
pages and all other legislative and
state house officials and employees, and
to adjust the same upon an equitable
and businesslike basis.
PARTY LOYALTY
Upon the wisdom and justice of the
foregoing measures for the advance
ment and prosperity of Vermont we
appeal to it's freemen for their support
at the polls; and we extend a cordial
welcome to all electors regardless past
party affiliations, who are in general
accord with us in this declaration. We
enjoin upon the candidates this day
nominated. and all Republican eandi-
dates in our several towns and cities,
the endorsement of this platform,
hereby explicitly declaring that if
they cannot advocate and support the
general policies herein outlined, gooo
faith to the Republican party and tc
the people demands their refusal tt
accept Office as Republicans.