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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-05-19
Miss AtkIn.on as aceIla..

OF considerable interest is the fact
that Miss Mabel Atkinson. senior
In Grove City College. played the char
acter Of Celia" in the Shakespearean
play. AS You Like It," which wa,
produced last Friday evening by the
oratory students of the college.
Miss Atkinson. the daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. f. NJ. Atkinson. of near Park
View. Is a graduate of Wheeling High
school. and is very well known in this
city.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-05-19

the indications are that IL win be
even more popular this summer.
Last night. a half-hundred or more
table reservations had been made.
and Manager Louis Dimmey has been
businly engaged for the past several
days arranging an elaborate menu to
be served a large number of guests.
An interesting dancing program has
been arranged
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-05-19

Friday. IL the project can be success
fully put through. II Is Understood
That the meeting is for the purpose of
the railroaders discussing questions
OF general interest TO all railroad
workers in the Wheeling district.
CREDITORS MEETINc-The cred.
itors Of w. II. Lorentz. of the defunct
Mayfiower Dairy company. will meet
Tuesday morning before Referee in
Bankruptcy II. A Nolte, 10 act upon
Trustee Herman A. Hundts report
and TO complete arrangements to sell
the property OF the firm
YOUNG FARM ERs' cIUB-A
meeting OF the young farmers OF the
Buffalo district. Brooke county. will
be held this evening in that comn6un-
ity, which will be addressed by Agri.
cultural Agent Webster II. Sill OF the
Pan Handle club.
- kIaNons are here. West VIrnlnla
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-05-19

The social season % the beautiful
Country Club really will be inaupu.
rated with the first dinner dance. 10
b. held this evening last summer.
the series Of dinner dances proved 10
be- one ~ Tho most enjoyable and
successful features az the season. and
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-05-19
SOCIETY
Kings Daughters Entertain.

In return for the recent production
OF The Drum Major" staged at she
Court Theater for the benefit OF the
Kings Daughters Day Nursery. the
board OF lady managers OF the purs-
cry entertained. last night. the per
sons who took part in the play.
The affair was held in Settlers hall.
oevr McAllister's drug store. and
proved most enjoyable. The evening
was spent In games. music and dane
Ing. Al a late hour refreshments
we're served. Among those In attend
apce at the affair were:
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-05-19
Lady EIks Entertain.

The Lady Elks Club OF Bellaire en-
tertained yesterday afternoon with a
500 party at the club rooms. Prizes
were awarded to Mrs. Ben Morris, and
Miss Elsie Keppner. A social session
was enjoyed.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-05-19
TAG DAY" PLANS
ARB COMPLETE
ANNOUNCEMENT MADE ~ CON.
hiTTEE OF OHIO VALLEY
GENERAL HOSPITAL.


The woman's board OF the Ohio Val
ley General Hospital has made the
hnal arrangements for Tag Day
1915. The Tag Day committee. Mrs
Samuel Kraft. Mrs II. c. Franzheim
Mrs Howard Hazletf and Mrs. c. H.
simpson. have been much ENCOURAGED
as the chsdrmen OF the different wards
stations. etc. report everyone ready
and willing to assist
On Thursday afternoon. May the
goth. at O'Clock. a tea and social ses-
sion viii be given by the woman 4
board In the vestry rooms OF the Eon
Street Temple The chairmen, assist
ants and all those interested in TAG
Day. are expected TO attend A short
talk on Hospital Work will be given
by Mr.. p. o. Clark. superintendent OF
the Ohio Valley General Hospital.
The committee in charge Of the tea
win be:
Mesdames
samuel hraft A Langhans
MIS- Gould Z. A Hlldreth. III
Jesse Speidel Bates McLain
Misses
Delphia Young Anna .Hugus
Anna Vossler Irene Kraft
Pauline Horkheimei
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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-05-19

A pleasant dance party was given
last night az the Country club bv Mr.
Dave MORGAN. The party was attend.
cd by members of the class OF Miss
Blanche Cooper. and proved a delight.
ful success IN every particular.
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viii Give Social

A play and box social will be given
at the Dallas hall on Thursday even.
ing by the pupils OF the Cool Breeze
school The program to be rendered
by the pupils in an elaborate one. con.
sisting OF recitations and special must.
cal selections. The may which will
be presented is entitled Pumpkin
Reds"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-05-19
CISCO
FOR FRYING for Shortening
- FOR Cake M,1kI79

You will notice that your fried foods lack that ardy'
TASTE that the flavor which hitherto has been hidden
delights your of TASTE that Crisco foods are
more digeHibt
Crisco is a food fat not merely a frying medium.
Crsoo in place of butter gives richness less expense as
1t costs about onehalf much butter II actually is
1ecr shortening, 100 per pure fat; butter only is
about fourfths shortening Salt put in butter to keep
It sweet; Crisco remains pure and fresh indefinitely
without salt
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-05-19
The guests included:
Mfaaea
Masters


Birthday Party.
a birthday party was given last
evening AZ the home Of Mr.. and Mrs
Herman Roeder. Of Fulton. in honor
Of their daughter. Miss Helen Roeder
vho celebrated her eighth birthday
Those present spent the evening n
playing various games and enjoying !
splendid musical program. A a yea
sonable hour dainty refreshmcnti
we're served. Those present were.
Misses
Noheria Young. Ruth Jackson.
Gcrfrudo Kimmins. Marie Polk.
Nnllio TeaNa rden. Louise Porter
Lillian McGavin
Mfgara
lanettia Rayha. Russell Jennings.
Harold Beg, oliver Martin.
Nobert kgrn. George Jackson
Raul etoihm.
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Flfth airthdaY Partv

An enjoyable children's party was
held yesterday afternoon al the home
OF DIR. and Mrs. Ernest s. BuIlard. on
North Main street. The affair was in
honor OF the fifth birthday OF their
neice' little Miss Aileen OBrien. Fol.
lowing a dainty luncheon at / O'Clock.
several hours were spent in fitting di.
versions.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-05-19

~ klaxons are here. West virginia
Auto Supply Co., $50 Market ST.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-05-19

down the house. Emmaline Pankhurst.
Fatty" Arbuckle. Charles Chaplin
and Mabel Normand were each pre-
scented by the class"
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- kIaNons are here. West Virgins
Auto Supply Co., $50 Market 81.
The Washington times., 1915-02-11
BOWLERS MUST HAVE
BUTTONS BY MONDAY
Vote Will Be Cast Monday for
City Wherein to Hold A. c.
B. A. Tournament.

Washington's membership in the At
iantic Coast Bowling Association must
reach its maximum by Monday If this
city is to stand chance of getting
the first tournament Of the new or
ganization, for that date has been
fixed as ELECTION day." when every
city which has a charter Will vote for
the city which 1t wishes to have the
first big event Accordingly, it is up
to every team captain of each organ
lied league of the Capital to see tha I
each member of his team has a card
and a button which will entitle him TO
vote, before Monday, for the election
Is to take place at the Palace that
night.
It Is hoped to enlist sufficient men,
bers in Washington and Baltimore to
bring the big tournament to one Of
those cities, and a trip will be made TO
the Monumental City by several menu
bers OF the board of directors of the
local chapter Saturday to decide on
a concerted effort to be made Sy the
two cities to bring the tournament in
this direction. The plans for this cam =
paign will be worked out at meet
ing OF the local body at the Palace,
tomorrow at 1880 p. M
At present a very small percentage
Of the bowlers of Washington have af-
filiated with the A. c. B. A., but a
large percentage is in sympathy with
the benefits which 1t Is to reap. II ia
thought as soon as the bowlers learn
the necessity OF joining Immediately
so that big vote can be cast next
Monday. that they will fall in line rap
idly. Men who have helped make bowl
ing history here, both duckpins and
tenpins, have indorsed the A. c. B. A..
and followers OF both games have
been elected to offices and the board
Of directory In the Washington chap
ter Of the organization. Secretary Nc
knew has already received notice OF
Mondays general election for the city
wherein to hold the tournament. and
he Is daily expecting full data from
General Secretary DOnivan regarding
the purposes of the body and the steps
it will soon take.
The Washington times., 1915-02-11
Who's Who on AlleVS
MORRIS CAFRITZ.

Smiling the just cognomen which
attached Of the National Capital Bowling Aca
and perfect would recognize the "Boss entering that
institution from the ubiquitous of welcome which emphasizes his
among Others Although resident
ngton for the Cafrs association with the
winter pasme dates but back when he and Pete Money
launched the Southeast Bowling Association vNavy
Their their friends in the that
eys proved be rendezvous for the that section
having proved to be the thing the Navy Yard needed
the bowling map
Cafrz satisfied with
his first bowling venture
heart of the being Capital Bowling
Academy and its active
the old National Rifles Arory and they
hronged from opening until closing time " dozen of the
ucpn the city have established headquarters at the
for as He to have found his vocation
the game which has taken Washington by storm.
The Washington times., 1915-02-11
Corn Stalk Disease
Ravaging Nebraska

LINCOLN, Seb. Feb. 1.-THE rEv-
axes of the corn stalk disease among
horses this winter arc the worst In the
history OF Nebraska. according to DR..
Charles NJ. Day. State field veterinarian.
in a report today. According to word
received by the state veterinarians de-
rartmcnt from one Of its field men. over
200 horses have died In one county alone
MS a result Of the disease.
The animals afflicted with the disease
first become affected with drowsiness.
and later become delirious. Death re-
suits IN a few days. The attacks are
in almost every instance fatal.
4 substance In the corn stalk on
v hich the animals feed causes tho pol
.oning. An analysis by Government en-
pcrts at Washington resulted In the re-
port that the poisonous substance IS a
species Of mold.
The Washington times., 1915-02-11
FRANCIS OU|MET IS
RANKED ABOVE ALL
Amateur Champion Given Plus
Three Handicap for All
Matches This Season.

BOSTON, Feb. lit has long been
known that Francis Ouimet. the cham
,p.on amateur golfer of the United
States, would be rated below the scratch
mark on the forthcoming handicap list
of the Massachusetts Golf Association.
and there has been a deal of specula1
ton as TO whether he would be handi-
capped at plus l or plus
1t was not until a few days ago, how
ever. that Handicappcr Arthur G. Lock-
wood decided that the position for
Lockwood's rating must be passed on
by the committee. there is no doubt Of
the fact that the NJ. G. A. executives
will be sharply in accord with the views
of Lockwood.
1t VIM be a distinction that has come
to no other golfer In the history of the
State association. No other association
in th. country has player great
enough to be placed below the scratch
mark
The Washington times., 1915-02-11
EngliShn1an Has Weird
Idea of 7enpin Game
Contributor to Hoyes Handbook Of Games Compares Pins to
Hook Bottles Arranged in Triangular Formation
Cutters at Side of Alley "Channes"

ball the larger the ball. the greater the
chance of success). but dexterity is only
to be acquired by practice Some
players are so expert as to throw down
the whole ten pins at one blow sew
eral times In succession. and as they
are allowed three balls to each division,
or setting up of the pins, those which
are spared count in addition: thus. II
player at starting should knock down
all the pins at ono blow. this would
count ten. and would leave double
spare. or two spare balls. with which.
II he threw down eight more, he Would
add that number to his score and count
eighteen IN the first division with his
next three balls
Although these aud other directions
arc somewhat confusing to the Ameri-
cnn reader. the Englishman has the
right idea when he says II is possible
to make a high score of 800. He fol-
lows with some kindly advice to the ef-
feet that the uninitated had better not
be too fierce in his onslaught. especially
II he play with heavy balls. as the
his arm rather severely. and may leave
a reminiscenc" for some days after.
ward
Next comes the information that the
balls arc usually OF four different kinds.
varying In size from four to eight
inches in diameter. and from four or
five to ten or twelve pounds IN weight.
Here tn" writer is letting his readers
! "or light" as the maximum weight
for tcnpin balls is fourteen pounds. and
tho circumference is 26 inches.
Among the rules OF the game arc tho
following: Gambling strictly prohibit
ed. In playing, all pins knocked down
are considered fair. whether obtained
by a front or back THAT Is. rcvcrber-
atedD ball.
American PLAYERS doubtless will be
glad to know that the pins look like
hook bottles and that n "kickback" is
really revorberated ball. To those
who have seen n NOVICE make his first
attempt to bowl siXtcen-pound ball
tho kind we use. the advice of the Eng
>lish writer AS to too fierce an on
slaught" is superfuous. AS general
rule the anatomy of the beginner is
more in danger than the pins. Doubt
less by this time some of the real no.
menclature' of the game has foated
across the water and the British play
er now knows something about strikes
spares. cherry picks. chickens. and
turkeys.
The Washington times., 1915-02-11

American tenpins is about eas strange
to the avergae Englishman as base.
ball. although the sport, which was in
troduced there several years ago. Il
gaining ground gradually. a dcscrip-
ton Of "American bowls" written by
an Englishman for Hoyle's handbook
Of games. furnishes some information
Of a startling character concerning our
popular winter indoor sport The book
contains "A diagram Of three alleys. and
the writer in explaining the pins says:
Ten pins. something in the shape of
large hook bottles. arranged in a tri-
angle. its apex being nearest the
player"
In explaining the alleys. the English
each side Of the platforms are chan
dexterously propelled.
Although the Englishman probably
never heard of a poodle" he never
theless described 1t.
Reaching the pit and its surround
ings. the writer says: AT the further
end OF the platform is a rccess of a
few feet for the pins to fall in and
beyond this ito stop the bals) Is a
cushion covered with hide, which
swings on hinges. and is reverbcrated
by springs"
The writer pays his respects 10
Thomas Robson. Of the American Bowl.
Ing Saloon. 1893 strand. London. This
esta ablishment was installed by the
, Brunswick Bake Coliender Company
and it was there the Englishman gain.
Cd his ideas Of tenpins.
He says: "On one side Of the roon
arc sofas for the spectators. and at the
bowling ends seats for the bowlers; also
refreshment tables. There are six plat.
: forms lrunning parallel to each other)
ana sometimes as many as forty or tift,
players are engaged on them at one
time. especially Of an evening. when the
saloon is brilliantly lighted. and en-.
, livened by music.
THE chief art In playing at this some
what athletic game seems to consist ir
hitting the apex or point-pin halt
The Washington times., 1915-02-11
Bowling Schedule
For Tonight

Mt. Pleasant--Security vs. Parks.
Commercial-Southern Railway vs
Merchants Transfer.
Observation-Disclosures Centennial vs.
Lebanon.
Dept. Duckpin-War vs.. Navy.
Georgetown Com.-Murtaugh vs.. B
and o.
Southeast-Schlitz vs.. Bohemians.
Observation-Disclosures VS.. Jeds.
Commercial Alleys-Braves VS.. Com.
mercial.
Terminal Ry. Y. M. C. A.-Auditors
vs.. Store Room.
Pat. Attorneys-Howes VS.. Maxims.
National Capital-Capitol Hills vs.
Velvet Kind.
Postoffice-R. M. s. VS.. Inspection.
Capital City-Fairlawns vs. Haven.
Reclamation-Accounts vs.. Engi.
neering.
Arcade-Nationals VS.. Mt. Peasants.
Y. M. G. A.-Dakotas VS.. Navajos.
Northeastern-Waverly VS.. Wash
ington Abattoir.
Southwestern-Grand VS.. Virginia;
Stratton VS.. Linworths.
Colonial-Pilgrims vs.. Knickerbock.
ers; Manhattans vs.. Puritans.
The Washington times., 1915-02-11

Anac0stia, Rockville
next meeting in recognition Of his serv.

next meeting in recognition OF his serv.
ices.
MIR. Otterback. the new president Of
the association, is cashier Of the Ana
costa Bank, and probably the most ac-
tive man In the public Improvement at-
fairs of the suburb. He has had an inn
portant part In securing for the suburb
Its present Improvements.
The Embroidery Club, Of Anacostia.
met yesterday afternoon with Mrs. w.
w. Tolson. 100 Good Hope road. with
Mrs. Edmund Mallett. instructor. IN
charge. Luncheon was served. Those
present were Miss Viola Mallett. Mrs.
Edward r. Wood. Mrs: William scsn-
tlebury, Mrs. Robert Sowerbutts. Mrs.
| Maurice Spencer. Mrs. Thomas l..
| Moore. Mrs. n. X. Harnish. Mrs. Ray
| nond d. Fillius. and Mrs. Harry De-
| walt.
The Potomac Baseball League officials
will meet tonight to arrange for a
smoker and entertainment on Monday
| evening in the Masonic Hall. President
James w. Marbury said that two more
teams had requested franchise.
The Washington times., 1915-02-11
Baseball Bits From Evcrywhere

Chicago White Sox team to report for
spring training He is already on his
way to the Pacific coast, his object be-
Ing to get an early start and recover
from the effects of the attack Of typhoid
he had last fall.
Roger Bresnahan being rather portly
and averse to work. is loading up with
a catching staff. He announces the
signing OF a Chicago semipro named
Alex Kluth. who may or may not be
able to take some of the catching bur
den off the Cubs managers shoulders.
Report in Chicago has il that an
other deal is on for the Cubs by n
Windy City syndicate, this time headed
by John r. Thompson. the hclp-yOurself
restaurant man. This syndicate Is said
to have made an offer of $4,000 to
Owner Taft. who came back with de-
mand for 81. 80. 900.
The Washington times., 1915-02-11
ANACOSTIA.

The Anacostia Citisens' Association
met last night with a. large member
ship. The proposed operation Of the
''jitney' bus service between the suburb
and the center OF the city was dis
cussed. but the fact that the approach
TO the bridge and Nichols avenue arc
In such bad condition was cited as g
possible obstacle to immediate opera.
ton. The association will take an nc.
tive interest IL the cleanup" cam.
paign beginning on April 10. and Prcsi.
dent Charles r. Burr appointed the fol.
lowing committee. DR.. Thomas D.
Mudd. chairman; Dr. r. A. Pyles, Il. A
Sands. Maurice Otterback. c. r. Burr
William }. L.atinler. Coleman r. Brown
Maurice Otterback, chairman OF ths
highway committee. stated that ne har
heard that the railroad comnany wal
trying to POSTPONE placing Ms power
underground through the suburb. He
said his committee would attempt t
prevent any further delay.
Additional trees are desired on tho
south side OF W street. between Four
tecnth and sixteenth: north side OF ~
street, between Fifteenth and Sixteenth
and north side OF Good Hope road. be
teenth stree. More street lights art
also desired.
President Burr appointed commit
tee. consisting Of II. r: Haar. Hiram
Butler. and for. r. A. Pyles. to audi
the books OF the treasurer.
Following arc the new officers: Maur
ice Otterback. President; DR.. James 4
Watson, first vice president: Dr. r. a
Pyles, second vice president: n. r
Eiaar. secretary; George w. Orem. jrr.
assistant secretary; Maurice Otterbac ok
treasurer.
Charles r. Burr retircs az president
after having served continuously TO
of w. w. Tolson. Maurice Otterback
and william J. Latiner, was appointe'
to arrange for a special program At tn
The Washington times., 1915-02-11
New Submarine L-2
Launched at Boston

QUINCY, Mass. Feb. 1.-THE sub.
marine LIP was launched at the Fore
river ship yards shortly after $50 to,
day. Mrs. Amy Gray. of Boston. moth.
or Of Ensign Augustin Gray, who will
command the L.. was sponsor.
The La IL the second Of seven sub.
marines authorized by Congress in 1912
and Is one of the largest now afloat
She is 10 feet long, and will carry q
5OO-ton burden. The contract enlls fol
n surface speed OF fourteen knots and
eleven and a half knots under water
The cost was $534 900.
The Washington times., 1915-02-11


cinnati Reds is for two years at a salary
said to be 5000 year. Now let's hear
no more from Doom except on the play
ing field.
Word comes from Los Angeles that
Artie Shafer has departed for the East
and there is a strong suspicion among
his friends that he is about to change
his mind and enter baseball again.
Joe jackson has gone and done as he
threatened. 1t is announced from At
lanta that he will appear ut theat"r
there for a week, giving monologue on
baseball and showing how he swings
his bat.
Branch Hickey has shocked st. Louis
baseball writer's by coming out Win a
statement that his Brownies positively
have no chance to win the pennant.
However. he does think they will finish
In the first division.
The Cleveland Indians have signed
Floyd Wright, an infielder who has
made a record with the University OF
Kentucky. and are angling for James
Park, pitcher from the same school
who is said to be of major league class
Those Feds overlooked presenting the
case of Buster Brown in their prayer TO
Judge Lands Brown, while q member
of the pills several years ago, went
a full season without pitchinS an in
ming, vet he received full salary.
Joe Benz was the first player Of the
The Washington times., 1915-02-11
Rosy Cheeks Must Be
Real, New Kansas Law

TOPEKA. Feb. 11.-Kansas women
under forty-five who wear earrings or
use cosmetics FOR the purpose Of Great
ing false impression will be guilty
Of m'sdemeanors and subject to fines.
II bill introduced in the legislature
becomes law.
Face powder, perfume. false hair. and
hair bleaches are articles In the list the
women are forbidden to use.
The Washington times., 1915-02-11
PRATT AMASSES BIG
DUCKP|N AVERAGE
Spills Total of 1902 Pins in
Ten Consecutive Games at
Bowling Academy.

Averaging 1902 pins in ten consecu-
tive games rolled on the National Capt.
tai Bowling Academy alleys. w. r.
Pratt is today being hailed as one of
the wonders Of the season in so far as
his record in duclSpins as above de-
scribed is one Of the most distinctive
that has come to the notice Of the bowl
Ing fraternity.
All Of the games were rolled In ono
afternoon. Pratt sticking to his task
without let-up except for the setting up
Of pins and an occasional trip to the
water cooler. His highest game in the
string Of ten amounted to 143 and came
In the next to the last game. His low
est effort was in the eighth game. when
he fell to 81. Pratt started with COM
mendable score Of 1877 in tho opener and
all but two OF his games were above
the 10 mark.
Here is the complete score for ten
The Washington times., 1915-02-11

week he posted BOBBY prize to 60 to
the man who rolled the lowest score by
honestly trying his best during the
week. Legs" Fralick. a patron who
that he was trying to win the prize. and
the frst game his roll scared to 164.
Ihfnking he was Count Getz, Maloney
gave him the prize and invited him of
the alleys until the annual tournament,
when the genial proprietor is going to
place piece of coin on the embryo"
bowler. Pete's problem is whether or
not to offer any more BOBBY prizes,
The Washington times., 1915-02-11
Calls w. Rockefeller
Christian Gentleman

BRUNSWICK. Ga. Feb. n.-"William
Rockefeller is a Christian gentleman"
said A. G. Ward. of Atlanta. who
preached to the millionaire COLONY on
Jekyl island. Money doesn't interfere
with his spiritual life. His face beamed
with JOY AS we talked of Jesus"
Il have been sire nGihened spiritul-
ally by DIR. Wards sermon" said Mr..
Rockefeller.