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The Washington herald., 1914-11-15
BENEFIT PERFORMANCE
FOR FRENCH SOLDIERS
The Story of the Rosary" to Be
Given at Belaseo Theater Mon
/ day Night, November q.

l.. stoddard Taylor, OF the Belasco The
| ater, has arranged with the Countess
| Dumas to give a benefit performance at
| that playhouse Monday evening, Decem-
Der g in aid of the French soldiers at
the front. The benefit play will be Wal
ter Howard's London company and pro-
duction Of ''The Story OF the Rosary"
drama dealing with the scenes Of the
present struggle in Belgium. The at
traction was very popular both In London
| and in New York, where II recently nm
ished a notable run at the Mahattsn OPP
| era House. II has been booked. at the
Belasco for Thanksgiving week. Both
the Shuberts and comstock & Gesc the
American managers of the play, will CO.
operate in every manner with Countess
Dumas in her Efforts Walter Howard.
| who Is a former captain OF the British
Army and prevented by the age limit
alone from engaging in active service. re-
piled to the appeal by wire: Delighted
to help gallant fellows at the front En-
tire company and myself donate ser
vices"
The mission Of Countess Dumas in
America Is to obtain practical comforts
and necessities for her fellow country
men who face an arduous winter in the
trenches in Northern France and Bel
gium. Warm underclothing IL one OF the
most desired requisites. 1t is hoped to
obtain a large sum by the Belasco benefit
for the purchase OF such articles at
wholesale. Those who wish to contribute
to the charity are invited to do 50.
Packets should be made up consisting
Of two flannel shirts with pockets. one
pair wooden drawers. two pairs woolen
socks, one pair wristlets, one pair gloves,
two handkerchiefs, one cake of soap, one
package Of tobacco and one package OF
cigarettes, one cake of chocolate. six
safety pins. All the clothing should be
OF dark color, and everything should be
wrapped and securely tied in a towel
ready for shipment TO France. II possi-
bic, a warm sleeping bag with an outer
cover Of dark cloth should be included.
Express should be prepaid on each pack
age to the agent Of the France Trans
Atlantic Line, New York, who will send
It to France
Society is taking a lively interest In
the Countess's work The sale Of seats
for the benefit Is proceeding rapidly. and
many distinguished members OF the
French colony will honor the event by
their presence.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-15
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The Washington herald., 1914-11-15
Don't Ruin
Your Clothes

November dust sticks. Be sure
to remove it in a good and ef-
fective way. A little brushing
now and then Is better than a
general dustins one time only.
Get q Whisk Broom. One of ours.
Use it every day. 1t keeps your
clothes fresh. clean and snappx
looking. and you will not have to
use a vacuum cleaner to get the
dust out.
3se special zie.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-15
NEBRIATE INSTITUTION
URGED FOR DISTRICT
Board of Charities Recommends Law
Making Habitual Drunkenness
q Misdemeanor

Recommending the enactment Of law
making habitual. drunkenness and ex-
cessive use OF opium and other habit
forming drugs a misdemeanor, punish
able by a fine or Incarceration. the Board
Of Charities yesterday filed its annual
rerort with the District Commissioners.
Rational care and treatment Of the
acute cases, followed by compulsory re-
straint in q custodial institution, Is urged.
To this end the board recommends that
an inebriate institution be located on
one Of the farms already owned by the
District. .-. .
Principal among the reforms recon-
mended is an indeterminate- sentence and
parole It is stated that the Industrial
Home, for white children, Is crowded be-
yond its normal capacity, and the best
way to relieve the situation would be TO
locate the building on q new site. .,
The board also recommends a home for
feeble-minded children.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-15

a serious drop in revenues Is only tenn
porsry. and win be overcome because II
Ia due to the war IN Europe and not to
Internal trouble.
From a small increase in July" he
said, ''the revenues have dropped until.
lin October, there was decrease In gross
operating revenues Of 1875, per cent Re-
suits of the decrease in net operating re-
turns for october are hot yet available.
but with decrease in September OF
GSs per cent In gross revenues. there was
a drop Of 27.S4 in net operating revenues.
I'VE do not believe that the policy
Of eartaiiment Is in every way an
economy It Is, a necessary war meas
ure. II will be accomplished BY cur
tsilmsnt Of ecnVeniences' OF Southern
ers and At serious loss to oficers and
emriOyes' Of the company.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-15
Make Trip to Baltimore.

Last Thursday Douglas Chandler, who
sells the Argo light car in Baltimore; NJ
McCrone and W. L. Smith, OF the Smith
Motor Sales Company, OF this city. drove
to Baltimore in an Argo. the latest ar
rival In the light car class in Washing
ton. Their time from Fifteenth and H
streets northeast to the City Han IN Bal
timore was exactly one hour and twenty
two minutes. Mccrone. who has only
recently become associated with the local
Argo agent, was very enthusiastic over
the way the car acted throughout the
entire trip. and remarked several times
about the comfort, particularly whsn
going over the very rough spotA.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-15

I'VE shall not curtail necessary
maintenance work. Convepienee has
been neglected to insure eficieney and
safety Of operation.
"oncers and employees OF the road
are doing noble work. The commercial
organizations. realizing the necessity
for the retrenchment are co-operat-
ing.
The company shows its confidence
In the belief that the trouble IL only
temporary by continuing work of
construction that was provided for by
capital funds last SPRING
I'VE believe that. when the efforts
for cooperative relief OF the cotton
situation are felt, general business will
begin to show Improvement st once"
The Washington herald., 1914-11-15

approval Within three months after
the final approval of the condemnation Of
this new highway the company is re-
quired by law to begin its operations.
Funeral services for John B. Wallace,
of 1888 Shannon place were held yester-
day afternoon at his residence. followed
by burial in Congressional Cemetery.
Mr.. Wallace died Thursday at his home
after a long Illness. He was living with
his son, Chester Wallace, at the time of
his death, and had resided in Anaeostia
for a number of years
The Washington herald., 1914-11-15
Kaiser May Force Belgians
To Fight in German Army

The Hague Now lL-Intense excite
ment was caused In Brussels today by a
proclamation issued by Gen. Won der
GoItz. German military governor Of Bel
GUM, ordering all members Of the civic
guard shot IL they refuse TO place them
selves at the disposal Of the German
government.
There Is q possibility that Germany
may compel Belgians to fight in, the
German army. ~
The Washington herald., 1914-11-15

from Nichols avenue TO Fourth street,
over which the proposed street railway
extension and already has forwarded its
Steel and Ordnance Company, will op-
crate, will be held next Friday. The raiF-
way company is anxious to begin this
extension and alredy has forwarded its
plans to the Commissioners for their
The Washington herald., 1914-11-15
aSAFETY FIRST" SLOGAN
ADOPTED BY SOUTHERN
Convenience and Luxury of Travellers
to Be Sacrificed for Efficiency.
. Says President Harrison.

Atlanta, Ga. Nov. A-Conyenience-or
luxury-of travellers will be sacrificed to
guarantee efficiency and safety Of opera
time of its policy of retrenchment. Presi-
dent Fairfax said in an interview. here
today.
Mr.. Fairfax took the public into his
confidence. He expressed the belief that
The Washington herald., 1914-11-15
Newlands Wins in Nevada.

returns from thirteen Of the sixtee =.
counties in Nevada and unofficial re-
turns from the remaining three Indicate
the reelection of United States Senator
Francis G. Newlsnds, Democrat, over
Platt, Republican.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-15
CONDEMNATION HEARING SET.

Jury Will Pass on Land for street
Extension Next Friday.
The first hearing of the jury in charge
of the condemnation of the land neces-
sary for the extension of Portland street
The Washington herald., 1914-11-15
VsvyNppmsMss
A Business Statement

Our business has grown in most pleasing way Some
times it has grown more speedily than others, but it has
shown good healthy average This think, is due to
desire in the best possible way and with
the very best goods that be secured sold at the minimum
price In inviting you deal with to you
that the price you pay for any article is as low the quality
of the merchandise will permit
The Washington herald., 1914-11-15

When you do this
you will get the
aroma of one of
the finest cigars
that can be pur-
chased in Wash
ington. You Will
c on gra tut a te
yourself that you
have this privi-
lie & e. Moreover,
your friends will
appreciate II as
much as you. Good
cigars, and the
best tobaccos are
always obtainable
here.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-15
WANT A NILE OF PENNIES.
District Ciubyomen Contribute 4,
Belgian Relief Fund.

"A Nile Of Pennies. Belgian Relief
Fund, District Federation Of women's
Clubs"
This notice, attached to loving cup
was passed around for penny contribu-
tions at a meeting yesterday of the Dis
trict Federation OF Women's Clubs at
the Public Library. marking the begin
ming Of the, campaign to get . mile Of
pennies
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-15

housewives OF the city are asked to
become members of the Housewives
League. There are no fees in counec.
lion with being a member. The mem
bers are requested TO wear a House
wives League button. which they DUR
chase for ten cents and to subscribe
Tor the Housewives Leauge Magazine
which is OF interest to all housewives
The demand for the work OF the
Housewives League is Increasing and
IN union there is strength. II all the
housewives of the city are banded
together they can accomplish more.
The members are very much inter
ested In the pending weights and
measures ordinance and hope IL will
De made so that the high cost of
living will be lowered In these days
OF high cost of living the only way
to meet the situation is to learn how
TO sypend correctly This IS one OF
the important topics under discussion
by the members OF the Housewives
League.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-15
THE DAILY CHIT-CHAT
BY Ruth Cameron
WHY DO WE DO 1T?

or all the unreasonable things We
unreasonable human beings do il
seems to me that blaming people for
actions which in themselves we're per
fecty guiltless. but which happen to
cause us discomfort, is one OF the
worst
The other day when / was .rying
10 transact some important business
over the teleph one someone from
above stairs. VINO did not know ! was
talking over the phone. began calling
10 me. Now anyone who has ever
used telephone knows how annoying
and confusing IL is TO have someone
try TO speak to you while you are lis
tening 10 the party on the wire. The
result OF interruption I'm my case
was that the important business was
very much muddled. Needless to say
| left the teleph one in a state OF great
annoyance and at O-ce went upstair.
to scold the interrupter.
And being a person with a very bad
temper. II wasn't until after ! had
freed my mind and cooled down that I
realized how unreasonable ! had been.
Size didn't know that I was listening
az the telephone. and 10 call down TO
me when ] was not at the phone was
perfectly guiltless ! had suffered a
good deal OF Inconvenience. but it was
only through mistake. not any de.
liberate Offeuse. And so. after all IL
was ! who deserved the scoIding in
stead OF she
or course you do not ny on the han
de as badly as that. because YOU have
q better disposition. but tell me. read
or friend. don't YOU sometimes make
tho mistake OF blaming people for &C.
lions which I'm themselves were per.
fectly guhtless but which happened 20
cause YOU discomfort or iuconyc
nienCe1~
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-15
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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-15

Especially in dealing with children.
II seems to me, We make this mistake
of letting the trouble an act OF theirs
causes US and not the culpability OF
the act itself. be the criterion OF the
blame they shall receive.
] have seen a child put TO bed for
tipping over a plant with one OF those
quick. impuisive motions for which
children are hardly to be- blamed at
all. and merely reproved for serious
exhibition of selfishness.
I'm my own childhood moth ing caused
sucd a ferment OF indignation i'm my
heart as when ! was punished for acts
which ! had committed with no intent
OF wrong. ! snail never forget being
sent 20 bed by an aunt whom ] was
visiting because ] tore my dress i'm an
attempt 20 do something which / real
~ thought would please her. She lived
in the country and kept hens. ! had
had no previous experience with those
creatures. and was deply interested in
them and especially IN the urgent do
sire on the part Of my aunt and uncle
Tor more eggs. ] realized that the hens
laid when they sat on the nest. and so
one day ] took hen which ] thought
had not been doing her duty. Wriggled
in behind tho nest and firmly held her
on for some moments
The punishment 7 received for tho
torn dress. which was the only result
Of my unselhsh labor. sill raukles. O.
knew that ] had meant 90 help. and 10
be punished for my mistake was al
most more than 7 could bear
or course 10 takes n great deal OF pa
thence 20 be just when you are an
nOyed or Inconvenience. and we hu-
man creatures cannot always accom-
plish the feat But surely 10 be Just
under such circumstances e. an ideal
worth striving for
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-15
ALLEN-SPEARS
HOME NUPTIALS
Took Place at Glendale Wednesday
Afternoon at $3.50 o'Cloek-zip-
feLvo9ier Wedding on South
Side-Stauver-GiIioo Wed
ding In Bridgeport.

A very pretty home wedding was
solemnized at the home of MIR. and
Mrs. Ralph X. Spears. In Glendale.
wednesday afternoon at $3.50 O'Clock.
Their daughter. Minnie Reyner. be-
came the bride of Mr.. Earl Finn Allen
OF Warwood. Rev. Charles II. Robin
son of this city officiated In the pres
ence OF only the immediate families.
MISS Hilda Allen. sister OF the
groom, was the maid OF honor and Mr.
John Spears. brother OF the bride was
the best man. The bride was attired
In her smart travelling gown OF blue
with hat TO correspond She wore a
corsage bouquet OF violets and lilies
OF the valley. Miss Allen wore a
pretty afternoon gown and n hand
some corsage bouquet. The bride
was given In marriage by her father
Following the wedding the young
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-15
GIRLS! CLEAN AND BEAUTIPY HAIR
NO DANDRUPP---25 CENT DANDERINE

Besides identifying the hair. one APP
plicstion Of Danderine dissolves every
particle OF dandruf; inyigorates the
scalp. stopping itching and falling hair
Danderine Is 10 the hair what fresh
showers OF rain and sunshine are to
vegetation. IL goes right TO the roots.
invigorates and strengthens them Its
exhilarating. stimulating and hfe-pro-
ducing properties cause the hair to
grow long. strong and beautiful
You can surely have pretty. soft.
lustrous hair and lots OF II n you VIII
just get 25-cent bottle OF Knowlton's
Danderine from any drug store or toll
ct counter and try IL as directed.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-15
BREAKS A COLD
8 In A FEW HOURS
First dose of -Pspe's Cold Com.
pound relieves ali
grippe misery.
Don't stay stuned.up,

Quit blowing and snuffing, A dose
or "Papes Cold Compound" taken
every two hours until three doses are
taken, will end grippe misery and
break up a sevre cold either in the
head. chest. body or limbs.
IL promptly opens clogged-up nos.
trils and air passages: stops nasty
discharge or nose running: relieves
sick headache. dullness. feverishness.
sore throat. sneezing. soreness and
stiffness.
"Pape's Cold Compound" is the
quickest. surest relief known. and
costs only - cents az drug stores.
IL acts without assistance. tastes nice.
and causes no inconvenience. Don't
accept a substitute.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-15
shskespeare studx Chm

The Shakespeare Study Club held
Us meeting at the studio OF Mrs.
Lima HenDig sherman. "Wednesday
evening. The change was made on
account Of the University Club con-
cert bein gheld Thursday evening.
The fourth act of the Twelfth Night
was discussed and the following was
the quotation used TO illustrate the
program. In Nature there is no
blemish hut the mind. None can be
called but the unkind."
Quotations were given for the roll
call and the reading and study OF
Act ". Notes were furnished by
Miss Lucille Hood and Mrs J NJ
bryan The meeting was just as en-
ihusiasuc as usual with Mrs Lima
Hennis- Sherman. the president pre-
siding
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-15

REGULAR monthly meeting 14f.r,l. L. sft..r.
noon at goo O'Clock lt III. ro.rd ~
Trade rooms ir Che arfIfDrIrrt ,
financial report viii b.. made I'D NJ.
Wells. visit trd Miss r.If. fsIr. am IL.
port tHf amount NOS. If. fTa frst..., +.
There are three Irtrrrss of surfr'.,.
work NOW tIHiu.uH attention mos ..
work off Uourrsaa Ilr4f Union r1rdIs,f.l
Iu Washington. IU behalf az lr amend.
usnf Co.. tIs gouafitItou. srfrar.bfsfr..
women fnt raising of n nrudrsI doff,r-
f.r tne Wet NIrrInIH shtrs of stort ir
fIf Woman a Journal ae r4rf ia tf.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-15
In Honor Of Nisitors-

Mr.. and Mrs. George Couch. Jr
will give a dance Friday evening AZ
their home In EdgewOod In honor o.
Mrs. Hildreth. Mrs. Hazlett and Mrs
Storer Of Wheeling.
Mr.. and Mrs + y. Smith VIII give
dinner dance this evening az the
EdgewOOd Country club for Mrs Haz
lett. Mrs. Hildreth and Mrs. Storor oi
Wheeling
4 delightful dance was given Tues
day evening by Mr.. and Mrs. T. s.
Smith az EdgewOod Country club for
Mrs Hildreth, Mrs. Hazlett and Mrs
Storer Of Wheeling Charleston Ga
zettc.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-15
Stop washing hair. Try this.
Makes il glossy, soft
and abundant.

Surely try "Danderine Hair
Cleanse" II you wish to Immediately
double the beauty of your hair. lust
moisten a cloth with Danderine and
draw IL carefully through your hair.
taxing one small strand at a time.
This VIII cleanse the hair Of dust. dirt
or any excessive oil--in a few minutes
you VIII be amazed. Your hair will be
"asy. nuffy and abundant and possess
an Incompatible softness. lustre and
luxuriance.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-15
Miss Hardinn Gamma

Miss Julia Morgan Harding will ar
rive here Friday at noon. and being
here earlier. all members are re
ques'ed 10 be az the 4. o. T.. W. Hail
a. O'Clock promptly. Heretofore
Miss Harding has ben little late.
when the train made poor connection
but this date will be az
The Current Events Department of
the Nomau's Club has become one of
tho most interesting and Miss Hard
ing has always chosen topics Of in
tercst TO al, Americans
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-15

The Dansant POSTPONED.

The Dansant which was 20 have
been held at the Fort Henry club
Saturday afternoon and evening has
been postponed on account OF the re-
ception held at the Ohio Valley Gen
eral hospital. The Dansant will be
given the following Saturday. Janu-
airy 20
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-15

The next meeting of the flouer
wives League viii bo held FrIdav af
tornOon. January 23. 90 tho a ~ Q.
W.. rooms. The meeting win proceed
That OF tIc Home Economic uanarf
mont Of tho Womaus Club All
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-15
Bridde parties

Mrs. Reed Baird will entertain
with two bridge parties. one Friday
/ afternoon and one Saturday. 4 num-
/ Der Of guests have been invited 10
I both afternoon parties.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-15
MEMBERS OF LOCAL OEcANIZA-
TON PREPARING FOR
BIG TIME
VIII Be Conducted for Purpose Of
Hsisin9 Funds TO Pay for Mag
niteent New BUILDING.

The trst Chautauqua ever held In
the city OF Wheeling will be here in
July. perhaps the middle of the
month The Redpath Lyceum Bureau
VIII bring II TO the city but the Young
Women's Christian Association Is re-
sponsible for its coming and under
thelr auspices the affair will be made
success. The business girls of the
city will be given the tickets for
sale and the association hopes to sell
at least two thousand. The proceeds
VIII 20 toward the payment OF the
new \. W. G. A. which is now near
ing completion.
What woman or girl in the city Is
not proud OF the new building and
every business man should be inter-
ested as well. Many girls and women
are benefited through the untirinc
enorts of tho management OF the
Young Woman's Christian Associa-
ton. Now is the time to come TO
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-15

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