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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-05
Daily Short Story
II r w L o M E

Mrs. Beutley's eyes shone IN their
frame OF wrinkles as she climbed on
the forenoon passenger train and
made an awkward way 10 the nearest
red plush seat. IL was dusty from a
Iormer occupants feet. She brushed
the dust OF tolerantly. although dust
Was her pet adherence. Then she
let Pa Bentley put her satchel. suit
case. shabby leather bag. basket and
several newspapers bundles ia the
rack above and on the floor.
DO you think YOU can manage them
wnen you get into the city. MAJ he
asked ~anNiOusly. 81 wish you'd wait.
ed TIL we'd wrote 10 Ward and then
he'd met you"
Wards mother smiled. "T guess I
can manage. she declared. I've got
two hands. and know what street ear
TO get on. II / get mixed. guess a
policeman Will set me right. v There
amt nobody going To kidnap on old.
rat. ray haired woman She settled
down comfortably. Her husband
kissed the fat. wrinkled. smiling face
and then got on the train Just before
the engine footed n warning.
Mrs. Bentley smiled TO herself and
smoothed the shabby folds OF her
dark cloth skirt. The trim had been
unexpected. Two days before she had
suddenly been gripped by n longing
10 see Ward. their only son-only
child. for that matter-who had aban-
doned the far from prosperous farm
two years before for the larger op-
portunity Of the city. She had enough
money for a Goa and hat AMI already
had canvassed the stores of the coun-
~ seat three miles away for the bar
gains. And then, I'm a flash. she had
decided TO spend the money instead in
a trim TO see Ward. PA" Bentley
had been surprised. For some years
she had planned for a long. black
coat. and every year something had
put that coat a few dollars farther
out OF reach. But La. ma. n
you'd git more pleasure out OF the trip.
why. 20 ahead" he told her uncon-
cernedly. Il wish" he said visit full
ly. that you could have both"
We'll. can't" she had remarked.
cheerfully. and I'd give all N coats
that1l ever come TO me in the curse
awful cheerful letters. but he never
says nothing about running home for
a spell. I guess h firm can't spare
him. And I'd like "a see how he's
living. I'll take him some Jelly and
chicken and cake. You can be hlling
that old valise while l get my clothes
ready"
PA" filled It TO overlooking and
then filled the suitcase and satchel.
sighed.
"Oh. I couldn't leave the farm II We
had h money" he retorted cheer
fully. Il bet Wardn be tickled 10
death 10 see you"
Course he Will" said Wards moth
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-05

The Senior Circle Of Kings DauEht-
ers. OF Marwood, will hold their annual
monthly meeting Tuesday evening.
January - at the home OF Mrs. II. u.
Mcclure. on Nineteenth street. An
election Of officers will be held az this
meeting. All are urged TO be present.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-05

Bouar reported FIVE new cases OF
smallpox bon the southern part Of Mar
shall county within the past few DAYS
but be stated that they were persons
VINO had been va~ccinated too late 10
Keep from taking the dreaded disease.
however. an homes are under a heavy
quarantine and 10 is Thought thai the
situation is well in hand. Many cases
authorities.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-05
Ont Sleigh Riding.

Many farmers living around War
wood got their sleiEh's out and were
riding around town. Some OF the peo-
PIE went to Wellsburg. while others
Travelled 20 the different towns sur
rounding Wheeling.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-05

day. when the pupils in the lower
grades will receive their promotions.
\ larger attendance for the last half
is expected by superintendent Mer-
rfck
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-05
Bible Glass.

The Martha Bible class o. ccrtcr
MarwnDi. viii hold ifs nrst meeting fn
ih' new year Friday evening at the
nome "f Mrs. $ D. Beall. OF 1f5 Twea-
llfN street. Al members are urged
10 Do present go that the class can have
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-05

a warning Saturday 10 the effect that
all persons will be arrested unless
they keep moving on the streets or
stand on the curb.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-05

Frank W pavey. aged 90. well known
In the coal trade. died at hts home On
his city to-day. lie had been III six
months.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-05

At a conference Of A-nti-Saloon League
workers here to-day PLANS were made FOR
taking "A poll I'm the fight for statewide
prohibition. An effort will be made 20
bring the prohibition issue 20 a vote In
1918
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-05

wind. thus tying up all communica-
lions. \ large force Of linemen were
at work yesterday. but At q late hour
no service could be had.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-05
Barn COLLAPSED.

An old barn at the corner OF Thlr.
teenth street and Thompson avenue
collapsed last Saturday evening. the
weight Of the snow being too much
Of a strain on the old structure. The
report OF the crash was heard an over
the Fourth ward and many persons
were attracted TO the scene nv the
loud report. No PERSONS were in the
barn when the crash came and the
damage Will not amount 10 anything.
Much Smallpox Reported.
County Health officer Or. vs.. =.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-05

a large attendance at the beginning OF
the new year. !
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-05

The state OF Ohio needs $4,000 worth
OF eggs for the is public institutions
and the task or obtaining these ~
has been put TO W. W. Weaver OF the
Dayton State hospital. J. ". Darling. OF
the Mansfield R~eformatory and J. u:
Karshner OF the BOYS Industrial
have charge OF the handling or all
chickens. When the chicks are a few
DAYS old they will be sent to other in
stitutions for rearing. n Is believed
that by the fall OF 1915 the state Will
be able 20 produce all the egg its
wards demand.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-05

Dcoayrsht 1885, sherman j. oegr)
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-12-17
WASHINGTON.
WHAT is GOING ON AT THE
NATIONAL CAPITOL BY
LEGISLATORS.

WASHINGTON, Dec 15.-Politi-
cal news which reaches Washington
from West Virginia indicates that the
old game of promising support for
the Senatorship to numerous candi-
dates and giving it to none, which
worked so well two years ago, is be-
ing played again, and that even one
of the same candidates who was
double crossed before is again in the
game, accepting another promise of
support, although he probably lost
the Senatorship two years ago be-
cause the promise made prior to that
time was not fulfilled. Unmindful of
the fact that the laws have been
changed and that the Governor has
no right even to fill vacancy in the
Senate by appointment, it is being
promised to each of several promi-
nent Republicans that Senator Golf
will resign and each one is told that
he will be appointed by the Governor
to fill the vacancy, provided he gives
his support to the administration in
and running the legisla-
ture as the administration desires it
to be organized and run. H. C. Og-
den, of Wheeling, and A. B. White, of
Parkersburg, are said to have fallen
for the promise: Isaac T. Mann, who
was promised support two years ago
and failed to get it, is said to be bit
ing at the hook, on which the Sena-
torial bait is hung, and Virgil L.
of Clarksburg, is said to
be playing around the hook, almost
ready to take nibble. Davis Elkins,
who was another of the famous Dou-
BILE Cross Trio of 1912, has even had
the bait before his eyes, but he is
wary son of a father whom no one
could fool and apparently he is not
attracted by the bait, because he sees
the hook protruding. The strangest
part of the affair is that Isaac T.
Mann, after being fooled two years
ago, should fall for the same kind of
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-12-17
A GREAT AGE.

Every era in the worlds history
has probably thought of itself as just
little better than any other, which
we may ascribe to a sort Of temporal
vanity akin to provincialism. Yet i
is not wholly vanity or shortsighted
glorifcation of the present to magni-
fly our own times. Momentous events
are now taking place in the world, net
only in the political realm, but in sci
ence, invention and industry. The
Chinese revolution, the Balkan war
and the taking over of Morocco By
France and Of Tripoli by Italy are
first class events that will take thek
place in history. SO of the invention
of the aeroplans and of wireless, 70
say nothing of the important advan-
ces in medical science and the spread
of commerce.
In the creation of great literature,
art and music, perhaps we are weak.
At least, if we are producing master
pieces, we do not ourselves recognize
them. Sometimes it requires fifty or
q hundred years for the world to ap-
preciate genious, his own generation
passing him by with indifference and
neglect. Yet it is safe to say that ne
Shakespeares or Goethes, no Raphaess
or Da Vincas, no Mozarts or Beetho-
vens are now working among us. With
all the search for new talent some
one would surely recognize them il
they were here.
In the world of art, music and poet
ry we yield the palm to the great
ages that have gone. But in political,
industrial and scientific progress we
need not be so modest.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-12-17

the tables IN their courteous nanAsr.
The fancy wsrk booths where dainty
needlework VIZ sFered was in charEs
of Mrs. BERNARD Wilmoth, Mrs. DR..
Strother assisting.
Fancy handkerchiefs, fancy towels
beautifully embroidered found ready
sale The delicious home made cakes
and bread attracted many to the tabk
where Mrs. S. L. Brooks nresidel.
ably assisted by Mrs. w. Teter.
The home made candy tan Was -
charge of Mrs. G. E. Cain and ths
sale was large. Mrs. G. J. Brejd-
water was kept busy as cashier and
the Bazaar throughout was a greaA
success.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-12-17
WAR eRssks ARE ass.
In Tive Menths Europe Has Spent
Czes,sss,ses in U. S.

According to estimates made in
According to estimates made in
Philadelphia, enormous consignments
of materials for the winter use of the
allied armies are being rushed
through the country by express and
fast freights to Philadelphia and 9TH
er cities on the Atlantic seaboard for
immediate export. From this market
are going carloads of blankets, knit
goods, Including sweaters, socks and
underwear, barbed wire, shrapnel
easex, projectiles, automobile trucks
and shoes. Record shipments also are
being made from New York, New Or
leans, Galveston, Portland, Boston and
Montreal
Horses are being bought in every
section Of the country. j. w. Widger,
representative Of the British gov
eminent, who said he was a member
of famous racing family of Water
ferd, Ireland, was pricing horses by
the hundred head in this city yester-
day.
He has been in this country for sew
eral months. He has obtained about
20,0es Of the $4,000 horses he was
commissioned by his government to
buy. About 1,500 head of them will
be shipped to England by the steam
ship Missourian, of the American
Hawiian Line, next week. A steam
ship agent said that, including insur-
ance, war risk and freight charges, it
would cost about 500 head, or
$150,oeo, to get the horses across the
ocean.
The many millions of dollars worth
of war supplies obtained here are be-
ing shipped direct from this port by
the American, Holland American,
Philadelphia Transatlantic, Philadel-
phia and Manchester, Clay, Furness,
and Atlantic Transport steamship
lines. Everywhere the exports prom
Use to reach record figures.
One authority says that at conser-
vative estimate the war orders placed
In this country in the last two months
would amount to $250,OOO,00O
The Pennsylvania Railroad and New
York Central, it was said, were hand
ling most of the exports of war ma
terials coming to Philadelphia and
New York. Traffic officials said that
great quantities of automobiles, auto
mobile supplies and thousands of sets
of six-horse harness were going to
Europe from Detroit and Chicago by
way of Canada.
Shoes, sheepskin, fur-lined over
coats, and horses purchased in st.
Louis, the South, and Southwest, are
exported through gulf ports by way
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-12-17
PARCELS POST SALE.

The Methodist Bazaar and the
Christmas bazaar given by the Ladies'
Aid Society of the M. E. Church open
ed Thursday eve at o'clock in the
Social Room of the Right Building
and until the close Friday night the
attendance was good.
Mrs. A. l.. Hinkle was chairman of
the Refreshment Committee and the
the tables were well patronized. Mrs.
G. N. Right and Mrs. E. Coffman,
assisting.
Miss Bernice Price, Miss Eva Teter,
Miss Otis, and Beulah Ballah served
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-12-17

for work, Congressman Brown has
been ordered by his physician to take
a trip to the South, where it is be-
lieved he will throw off his cold as he
did last winter, when similarly affect
ed. With his bride of a week, he
started Monday for Florida on a we'd
ding journey, delayed few days for
the opening of Congress, and expects
to return before the end of the Christ
mas holidays in excellent health, and
ready for the arduou duties of the re-
mainder of the session.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-12-17

Results of the war in Europe begin
to be felt in beneficial way in West
Virginia. Owing to the closing of
many factories abroad and the de-
struction of many glass plants in
Belgium, the Hazel-Atlas Glass Com
pany, of Wheeling, is trying to es-
tablish itself in the European trade,
for the export of its product. A. B.
Paxton and A. S. Brady, of Wheeling,
representing this concern, sailed from
New York Saturday for England,
where they expect to open sales agen-
cies and take large orders. Congress
man Nelly obtained passports for
them, as well as personal letters from
the State Department, vouching for
the standing of their company and
its representatives abroad. 1t is be-
lieved that large business in Eng
land, and perhaps in other countries,
may be worked up for the West Vir-
ginia concern.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-12-17

Of the Illinois Central and the Louis
vile and Nashville.
Some shipments of machinery from
this city have been made to Van
couver, for export to Russia by way
of Siberia.
The Carnegie Steel Company Of
Pittsburgh, it has become definitely
known, was prepared to furnish 300
tons of special steel bars for projec-
tiles to the French government.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-12-17

bait so soon again, when put out in
the same manner and from the same
sources. The fact is that under the
recently adopted amendment to the
federal constitution, all Senators have
TO be elected, and a vacancy can only
be filed by special election except in
cases where a State adopts law pro
viding for the filing of vacancy BY
appointment of the Governor, when it
may be done. West Virginia has
passed no such law. and an appoint
ment from the Governor would not be
recognized by the Senate, unless the
legislature should provide for the
filing Of vacancy in that way. Pos
sibly the control of the legislature is
sought so that such law may be
passed, giving the Governor power
to fill a vacancy by appointment
Should such law be passed by the
West Virginia legislature, it is safe
to say that not one of the persons to
whom promises have been made
would be appointed Senator in case
Of Senator Colts resignation. With
a friend as President of the Senate,
the program following the resigna-
tion of Judge Golf should it occur and
should the law be passed providing
for the appointment of his successor,
the Governor would resign without
filling the vacancy, the President Of
the Senate would become Governor
and would appoint the man who re-
signed to make him Governor. How
ever, from present indications, there
is no possibility of Senator Golf re-
signing. He is said to be in better
health than before, he has little work
here and draws two salaries, so that
unless he entered into an agreement
to resign in case of his election to
the Senate, SO that the man who en-
gineered his election could succeed
him there is little chance that he will I
quit his present very acceptable and
lucrative position. However, the
suckers are biting on the same old /
bait and are likely to assist in organ
izing and running the legislature to
suit the administration.
West Virginia may be called upon
soon to pass upon the prohibition
question again. The resolution of
Captain Hobson, who was inglorious-
Iy defeated by Oscar W. Underwood
for Senator from Alabama, and is
serving his last term in Congress, is
to be reported to the House next
week. 1t provides for submitting to
the States an amendment to the fed
eral constitution to prohibit the man
lfacture, sale or importation if in
5oxicating liquors in the Uuited
States and all territory over which it
may have control, forever. 1t is con-
5emplated that vote will be taken in
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-12-17

The West Virginia Society of the
District of Columbia held it's annual
meeting last Friday. Several West
Virginians addressed the organiza-
ton, apples, cider and other West
Virginia products were served and
dancing was INDUCED in by those who
had not forgotten the old Virginia
reel, the quadrille and other old time
dances. A literary program by West
Virginia talent exclusively was part
of the evenings entertainment. D..
w. Gall, formerly of Barbour County,
is president of the society and Will
liam 7. George is corresponding sec
rotary.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-12-17

M. II. Carr has been appointed RI
raj mail carrier out Of Mill Creek,
upop the recommendation of Con-
gresham Brown, that he is = suitable
person, after he had passed a civil
service examination. Mr.. Brown has
also endorsed F. "A. Wilkins for rural
mail carrier out of Needmore, Hardy
County. Mr.. Wilkins passed the civil
service examination and was endorsed
by Mr.. Brown as q suitable person
for the position.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-12-17
Rush Orders.

BUCKHANNON, Dec 1.-THE
Flocus Oak Tanning Company, operat-
ing one of the largest tanneries in the
state, has received rush orders for
several carload lots of leather to be
shipped to eastern houses for sale to
European countries at war. A double
shift of men has been put on.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-12-17

Favorable report has been made by
the House committee on invalid pen
sions on Congressman Browns bill to
grant pension to Charles l.. Van
Newkirk, of Kingwood.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-12-17

the House next week and friends of
the resolution insist it win be adopt
ed. Should il pass the House, it will
have to 60 to the Senate and then, if
the Senate passes it. the amendment
VIII go to the States fer ratification.
Thirty SIX States vii have to ratify
It to make it a part Of the federal
Constitution The adoption Of the
resolution Of the House is BY no
means certain, yet friends OF the
measure expect it to be adopted.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-12-17

A bill has been introduced in the
House by Congressman Brown to pro-
vide for the payment of pension to
Robert Horner, of Martinsburg.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-12-17

After being detained at home for
some time after the opening of the
final session of the Sixty-thiTd Con-
rress, Senator Chiffon has arrived in
Washington and assumed his duties
in the Senate. While it seems inn
probable that many matters will be
considered at this session beyond the
appropriation measures, the commit
tees will have considerable work and
Senator Chiffon will be kept busy
throughout the season.
Having caught a severe cold, which
to some extent has incapacitated him
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-12-17

The establishment of star mail
orute between Strictly and Arthur,
Grant County, has been asked of the
Post Office Department by Congress
man Brown.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-12-17

Among the fourth class postmast-
ers appointed in the last few days in
West Virginia are Alverda Stalnaker
at Saint George, Tucker County, to
succeed Kate Close; Henry l.. Sharff
at Cherry Run, Morgan County, to
succeed w. E. Butts; and Joseph p
Minear at Harding, Randolph County,
to succeed J. L. Foy
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-12-17
A Christmas Present

BI7 On GIRI Is COINS TO 81 MADE HAPPY ON
PONY WHICH WE ARE GOING TO GIVE AWAY NIGHT BEFORE
CHRISTMAS AT 8 O'CLOCK EVERYBODY INVITED TO THE
DRAWING
WE WILL HAVE FULL LINE OF GOOD EATS FOR THE XMAS
DINNER AND A NICE LINE ALUMINIUM WARE AND DISHES
AND OTHER ARTICLES THAT WILL MAKE APPROPRIATE AND
USEFll. CHRISTMAS PRESENTS CALL AND YOUR
SELECTION EARLY. ~
SUPPIY YOUR WANTS IN THE EATING LINE WITH
NUTS GRAPES PEARS, LETTUCE APPLES CELERY, SWEET
POTATOES OYSTERS, SUGARED POP FOR TREE DECORA
IlONS, AND IN FACT, EVERYTHING FIRST
CLASS GROCERY. n " - II : 80
WISHING EVERYONE MERRY XMAS AND THANKING
ALL OUR FRIENDS FOR THEIR LIBERAL THE PAST
YEAR WE ARE 49, " $500
The Denver star., 1914-01-31
CAPABLE TRAINED NURSES.
Open Field For Afro American Wom-
en- In Gainful Professional Service.

Open Field For Afro American Wom-
en- In Ganfui Professional Service.
Among the many highly competent
trained nurses who are making their
mark as leaders in their profession is
Miss Mary r. Tucker. R. ~. of Phila-
delphia. AS gnduate nLee she has
had considerable experience along va
rious lines Of nursing. She was super
intendent Of the nurses exhibit at the
emancipation exposition. held in Phil
adelphia last September
Miss Tucker is well informed in hos
pita and social service work. Her
knowledge of the proper preparation
of food for invalids and children has
given her recognition from high au-
thorities in the medical profession.
She also has the most recent records
showing the progress which the Afro
American graduate nurses have made.
. Perhaps no other field offers greater
opportunity for professional service
and profitable financial uplift for the
young women of our race than that of
trained nursing. They seem to have
natural gifts for the sickroom. and