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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-07-03

or htfuily and feverishly on. just as
though they we're firmly convinced that
the experience OF the race did not tell
the truth: or that they could somehow
make themselves exceptions to the uni.
versal Law. There must be something In
human nature. and In its environment. 10
account for such selfcontradictory and
irrational behavior as this attitude OF the
multitude Of men toward great wealth
seems 10 indicate
The reason is this. lncomparably above
al the other animals stands man In the
variety and unlimited character OF his
needs and Of his ambitions. lie has an
ever-needy, ever-rcstless. ever.aaniring
soul Give the most intelligent and am.
bilious dog a good fun meal. ana he does
not begin 70 think where the next meal
- 20 come from. or whether he may not
some day take a more luxurious one on
oi q silver platter or a gold plate. For
TIE time he BE- satisfied and the satisfar.
tons are going always TO be confined
Copyright. 1915 BY the sfar c,,r.-.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-07-03

within the circle OF the same recurring
wants.
But with man the case Is not 40 He fs
built 50 that he can never be satisfied
fully and f0rever-wfth what he has ana
what he Is. And here Is the source of
MS rise toward more and more Of divine
excellence. or the cause Of his falling into
the devils own trap. n he chooses for
MS pursuit a. the really GOOD thing
riches and all that riches can buy. he viii
never set out 81 that trap. until he learns
the lesson Of rs Illusion he viii be more
hopelessly caught, the more he fattens
on the bait And even u he chooses the
real goods OF life. the things that make
more than wealth can. for human happi-
ness. De must cultivate other virtues than
right desire and noble ambition. In order
10 secure q fair measure OF happiness
But let ne turn for one moment TO the
historical study Of the growth Of avarice
and the development OF the great Illusion
IN rs more modern and exagFeratcd
form. Those Who are most industrious.
most foresecinE. most prudent. most self.
restrained. arc sure ln the long run to
acquire IN store the greatest accumu-
latious Of material good Other benefits
than those ~ having q supply for their
own wants and the wants Of those de-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-07-03
BY Prot. George TrambuIl
Laid,
Emeritus Professor Of PhlIosophy In
Yale University.

A MONO The Judgments upon human
~ Affairs which have been passed By
those who ought 10 know best"
there are few more nearly unanimous
thar his Riches. whether in the acquir.
ing or In the possession. do not bring
happiness.
ON the contrary. they. probably ofteser
man not. serve 10 diminish or 70 destroy
the happiness % those who had beon
happy without them. And yet. m we arc
20 JUDGE the most Intimate beliefs OF men
from the universally and Intensity Of he
conduct which gives them expression-
and surely, actions speak louder fhan
words there b. no opinion more neariy
unanimous than this. Riches. n not in
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great mental gifts. have been praised as
though they were. And as has always
happened. they have been offered a cup
fun OF every form OF Difference. amount
ing TO adulatiOn. until of late, the tide
has been turning toward equally un-
reasonable distrust and hatred OF all the
wealthy. such as has been the fate Of the
very rich In all the ages. Let US call all
this psychological GtmospheTe: and
since all classes. and especially all our
young people. who have had neither the
wisdom that comes from experience nor
that which comes from expert observa-
ton. are constantly breathing this atmos-
phere, let us ind in II the chief cause
Tor the prevalence In America at the
present time 81 THE Great Illusion"
But the deceptive influence OF the
general persuasion that happiness may be
got by attaining wealth. takes many sub
ordinate forms. Sometimes Il is chiefly
the anticipation OF the time when. being
rich. one shall be able to crafty all ones
appetites. One who IL tired OF black
bread and at once a week, will surely
be happy II ne can have meat every day
and plum pudding on Sunday. Perhaps
the man thinks he will enjoy champagne
more than beer. OF. mayhap. the actress
OF the ddnseHse more than the wife who
married him when he was a common
laborer. and she herself a washer.vornan
could only wear such dresses a. are worn
BY the wife OF her husbands employer.
or could get accepted by the social circle
In which the lady moves. she should be
much the happier or all such thoughts.
disappointment Is pretty sure 10 be the
ultimate result And u would be much
worse foF man or woman IN 10 we're not 80.
Or. In most cases. we VIII believe that
the ambitions rise 10 a higher level than
this. The man wants 20 have power. or
% De successful. But the happiness that
comes 20 oneself and through oneself to
others. In all these ways. s. neither de
pendent on wealth nor secured in secur-
ms wealth one may have 70 without
riches. and one % not sure OF u with any
amount 81 riches And the same thing
IL true OF every one Of the Indispensable
conditions OF happiness.
What are those conditions Of happiness
which % is quite beyond the rover OF
wealth 10 AFFORD but that may De had In
sufficient and. indeed. in large ueasure
without wealth? They are chiefly these
three Appreciation. couteutment. resiF.
nation. But the art Of being happy IL not
our theme. We are satisfied to 40 some
thing toward explaining "The Great
Illusion"
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morals and religion all asleep: or had
themselves all fallen into the trap OF the
great Illusion. But the voice OF those
who have tried Il on" and their sad ex-
perienee. II not their sad confession. and
the secret judgment Of the few remain
ing wise with the wisdom Of Scion and
Of Jesus, stu persists IN assuring us
that riches do not, and cannot, secure
happiness
But let rs nov give somewhat more
particular attention 10 our own present
condition as viewed In the Izht Of
Psychology and Of history. Why IL
America 30 completely. II would appear.
under the influence Of the great nlusion7
In the first place. all our economical and
material development has favored the
overestlmatc n the value Of riches 10 a
most monstrous degree Sturdy. vigorous
ambitious races have been put IN con
troll Of incalculahle material resources for
their rapid development The Govern
ment has on the whole favored rather
than successfully opposed these resources
being uniustly Appropriated, or stolen
quite outriEht b. crafty and MISCONCEPTIONS
individuals or corporations
our development Of our inheritance of
common Law from England has a. vet
provided no safeguard against these
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III
" ter OF course.
They become
objects Of envy.
OF fiattery. OF OBJ
seriousness on the
II part of others. They
n become possessed OF
the power to command
Abe services OF their fell
lows, TO carry out their
schemes. TO defeat their en-
emies, and to bind TO them
selves at least a semblance Of
devoted friendship; or they
may discover the more refined
pleasures OF bestOvinE largasse, Of
being the objects OF praise and, at
least, the semblanee OF gratitude, by
sharing some OF their stored goods
with others. All these things are
pleasant: they all seem chiefly de-
pendent upon the possession and
use o. vealth-and the more the
better.
All modern scientific discoveries.
In the growing knowledge OF how
TO Increase In magnitude and mul-
tiply In variety the advantages
which wealth can secure. have
operated TO enlarge the monstroslty
OF the great Illusion; so that Il
sometimes seems as though the
Hagpg were All dead the taachera ~
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-11-04

Miss Catharine Waters, of
Philippi, who has been visiting
DR.. and Mrs. j. w. Strother for
the past few days, returned
home today.
Mr.. and Mrs. Asa Doak and
children, Of Grafton were here
first of the week visiting Mrs.
Doak's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. H.
H. Coffman.
Mrs. A. A. Newton and daugh-
ter, Miss Eva are here today the
guests of Mrs. Olive Shurtleff.
They ear on their way to their
new home at White in Randolph
county.
Rev. Milton r. Eastlack Sun
day School Missionary for the
w. Va. Conference will deliver
an address at the First M. E.
Church, Tuesday, Nov. 9th, 1880
P. M. Come and hear him.
Luther Boner has moved his
pool and billiard tables over in
to the new room on the first floor
of The First National Bank
building on Crime Ave. This
room is well lighted and heated
and a very attractive place for
any business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. E. Sim
mons, of Weston, were here first
of the week. They are going to
locate here in the early spring,
having purchased the property
of J. NJ. Bartlett on the west
side, andsthe farm of Walter
Criss east Of town. They are
very much pleased with the
town and their purchases. We
are glad to welcome them among
us.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-11-04
THE SUNSHINE CLUB

The Sunshine Club which was re-
Gently organized held it's first regular
meeting Tuesday night, Nov. End, at
the home of Mrs. Walter Behen, with
the followisg members present: Mes
danes G. E.Cain, w. w. Hymes, j.
M McVicker, V. B. Robinson, A. r.
Parrish, j. W. Strother, A. j. Stall
maker, Fred. Thompson, S. R. Mccain
ey, Minerva Longstreth, Miss Edrie
Stalnaker, and Miss Kate Waters, of
Philippi and Mrs. Behen, of Grafton as
guests The officers of the Club are
Mrs. McVicker,s president; Mrs. Par
IRISH, secretary; Mrs. Thompson, trea-
surer; Mrs. Strother, teacher and Mrs.
Behen, assistant teacher.
The object of the Club is to furth-
er the handicraft of fancy work and
create social sunshine among its MEM
bers and for those about them.
Each member, with her hook and
thread,
Work away while sixty golden"
minutes fled;
In social chat they knew no time
Until the clock began to chime
Mrs. Longstreth assisted the hostess
in serving dainty lap lunch Each
member expressed the Sunshine
Spirit" as she babe her hostess good
night"
The next meeting will be held at
the home of Mrs. G. E. Cain, Nov. 16.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-11-04
SCHOOL REPORT

Report of the Marysville school
Barker District.
For the month ending, Oct. 20. No
enrolled, boys, Il; girls, Z; total 10
Average daily attendance, boys, 10;
girls, 6; total 16; percent of attend
ance, boys SO; girls 95; average "a.
Pupils present every day, Arthur
Bosely, Denzit Gamer, Freddie Parks
Aubrey, William and Claude Polling
Bretsil Harris, Meryl and Cora Bose
ly, Ruth Latta.
The pupils are interested and are
doing good work.
HERBERT H. POLLING
Teacher
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-11-04
EPWORTH LEAGUE

Friday evening, November fifth, the
Epworth League of the M. E. Church
will hold its social and business meet
ing at the home of Mrs. M. r. Keyser,
Pike Street. All members and friends
are cordially invited.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-11-04
Observation-Disclosures

Arley Keller and Miss Bessie Moore
eloped Saturday morning for Oakland
and were married. The bride is the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse
Moore, who were away at the time
and knew nothing of intentions of
these young people-they were mott
fed by telegram Of the marriage
shocked of course, but after the hap
Ply couples arrival Tuesday evening,
and few explanations made, all
was well. The groom is employed by
J. W. Thornhill at the planning mill,
and knew nothing of intentions of
The bride is favorite among her
friends here and elsewhere.
They will begin house keeping real
soon.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-11-04
LOCAL AND Personal
TOLD in SHoHT PARAG RAPHs

tor Saturday.
E. D. Talbot was here buy
ing goods. Tuesday.
Mrs. Nick Carlozzi has been
quite sick.
Mrs. George Cain was slightly
indisposed the past week.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Francis
Thacker, Oct. 81, daughter.
Miss Sevva Wilmoth has been
quite sick for the past few days.
Best goods at the lowest price
in town can be had at Lazarus
& Son.
James Boyles, of Vannoys
Mill was in town Wednesday.
Fred. Booth, of Laurel Hill
was here Wednesday on business.
w. D. Rosenburger was in
Philippi on business one day last
week.
Miss Eva Newton, of Tighe-
view is here visiting friends and
relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Haskell Polling,
of Garland were in town We'd
nesday.
Several people, of this place
attended the pie social at Laurel
Hill, Saturday night.
Mrs. Jella Woodford, of Hut
louisville visited DR.. Woodford
and family last week.
Special values in ladies and
childrens shoes at Lazarus q
Son.
Miss Louise Boehm, spent the
week end at her home IN Far
mont last week.
B. H. Mitchell, of Audra was
a business visitor in the city
today.
John Gibson came in from
Zebb's Creek Wednesday to
transact business.
w. B. Rector, Deputy Game
Warden, spent a few days at
home last week.
Mrs. Mayo is spending a few
weeks in Maryland with her
two daughters.
Hayes Howell has bought from
G. E. Cain, a new 6 cylinder
Overland.
Prof. II. H. Greene motored
to his home at Bridgeport, Fri
dav. to spend the week end.
A large and beautiful assort-
ment of ladies suits are on dis
play now at Lazarus & Son.
Miss Kerr, who has been i'll at
the home of her aunt, Mrs.
Howse, is able to be out again.
Miss M. E. Clothier and Mrs.
Graham spent few days with
Mrs. Paugh at Gassaway.
James Dyson,of Wheeling, who
visited John Robinson and faml-
" returned to his home Friday.
J. V. Wilmoth, left Wednes-
day for Whyte Station to visit
his daughter, Mrs. H. I. Law
son, Jr.
Mr.. and Mrs. Silas Cain, of
Tyler county are here visiting
their son, Geo. E. Cain on Bridge
st.
John Lang, of Meadowville
was in town Wednesday and
made pleasant call at The Pro-
gressive office.
Miss Gertrude Thrall, of Fair
mont was her the first of the
week the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
S. L. Brooks.
Lazarus and Son for winter
underwear for the whole family
at moderate prices.
Miss Julia Allen, of Ravens
wood is here visiting her sister,
Mrs. Omer, Thompson, on Mapel
Street.
Misses Alverda OFT and Beu-I
lah Ballah spent Sunday here.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Omer
Thompson, Oct. 20, daughter.
DR.. A. H. Woodford and daugh-
tiers, Misses Adelaide and Vir-
ginia, and son, Rease, motored
to Huttonsville Sunday after
mon
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-11-04
TYPEWRITER BARGAINS

All makes, $18 up, either cash or
easy monthly payments, write for
further particulars
G. B. RAMSEY, Agent,
Philippi, w. Va.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-11-04

The social of the L. A. to B. of R. t.
met at the home of Mrs. G. H. Weese,
Thursday, Oct. 28th, those present
were Mesdames. L. D. Sturms, L. H.
Hewitt, o. C. Ayers, F. Smith, Porter
Weese, J. H. Weese; Misses Ethel
Smith, Thelma Sturms, Nellie Weese,
Violet Weese, and Mr. Russell Weese.
A very pleasant evening was spent
and delicious refreshments were serv-
ed.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1915-07-08
NEEDS A NEW TIRE

A well known man recently lent his
grandson enough money to purchase
a motorcycle. The money was to be
paid back by installments, the mach
inc to remain the property of the
grandfather until the last payment
had been made. The other day while
out riding, the boy met his GRANDPA.
Their and jumped off his motorcycle.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1915-07-08
Say, grandfather" said the boy.

Say, grandfather" said the boy.
who does this machine belong TOT"
1T belongs to me until you have
made the last payment. That was the
agreement you know. But why do
you ask?"
well, just wanted to make sure,'
remarked the boy, with grin. Your
motorcycle needs a new tire"
The Springdale news., 1915-03-19

dale people should not turn in the alarm over mere excitement.
 
 A Winters. of Fort Smith, of the engineering firm of Winters X Dove, was in Springdale Friday meeting with the City Council, and conferrlng with several citizens on the water works and sewer question. MT. Win ters did some engineering work for Springdale several years ago, making Ia preliminary survey of the town relative to installing waterworks at that time, and he is trying to be the selection for the work under the pres ent Council.
 The 9th grade Botany class is mak- ing a collection of common cancers ol apple trees, which will appear at the school fair March 20. This will be one of the things on which a prize will be offered.
 The 12th grade Physics class has been working hard in the laboratory They have completed twentythree ex periments and are noW taking up the subject of heat. They have not had any in electricity as yet, but later on will have that and the remaining ones of the 9 which they are suppos ed Q take this year.
 The annual school fair to be given March A at the Armory Hall is ex- pected to be the best fair of the kind that has been held here.
 Prizes are offered for several dif- ferent things among which are:
 1. Best collection and display cf native woods.
 9 History and commercial import anca Panama canal
 3. Piece Of cabinet work showing best display construction and finish. f Map showing competition to be met by northwest Arkansas in mar- ceting fruits.
 ,. Best piece plain sewing.
 6. Best piece of crocheting.
 [ Best piece of tatting.
 s. Penmanship, Business Letter.
The Springdale news., 1915-03-19
No 8763 Report of the Condition
 of the First National Bank of SpringdaIt

at Springdale, in the State of Arkansas at the close of business March. !, l2lS.
 RESDU RCFS.
The Springdale news., 1915-03-19
NO HUM m
 DR.PRICE'S CREAM BAKING POWDER

deayoring to securle the position as engineer on Springdale's waterworks and sewer system MT. Moore has made many friends in Springdale dur | ing his recent visits here, and his remarks that have been made at the mass meetings and before the Coun- cil have been the means of letting the people know more about water works and sewers, and there are many here who would be pleased to see MT. Moore selected as Springdale' engineer. The matter is now being investigated by a committee appoint ed by the Council, and a selection will be made the first Tuesday night in April.
 
 The new Overland auto for Chas. Smyer was unloaded Monday after noon, Chas. being the latest member Of the "Springdale Auto C1ub.'' The car is beauty in every respect, being the newest model from the Overland factory, and MT. Smyer has secured the agency in Washington County, for this well known line of machines. While the present bad weather is making auto sales slow, nevertheless many new members will be added to the Club" here before the summer is over.
 flue burning out at the residence of Frank Parvip, oa the east side, caused a fire alarm to be turned in Friday morning about ten o'clock, and the department responded The fire was put out before the arrival of the company. The fire alarms are coming in with regularity that is becoming annoying, to say the least, and citizens of Springdale will do well Q see that their flues are in proper shape, as a disastrous fire may result. Have your flues inspect ed. and prevent so many false alarms as an alarm may be turned in soon that is not so false, and one that should need prompt attention With proper attention the burning out Of a flue is of little danger, and Spring
The Springdale news., 1915-03-19
INCREASE IN HIGH SCHOOL Ll-
 BRARY.

In accordance with the state law
 concerning High School libraries, s25 worth of books have been added to the Springdale High School library recently. Among these volumes, coll sisting of the best modern works oh Science, History, and Literature, per haps those most interesting are those dealing with Horticulture, Ag- rieultare. and Domestic Science. This section of the country is, primarily. aa agricultural section, and the High School is anxious U furnish the best help possible to the young men and women whose interests are along
The Springdale news., 1915-03-19
Of Local Interest

Senator Lem B. Kendall of Madi- son county was elected President pro tenn of the Senate and his strongest competitor was Senator Duty of Benton County
The Springdale news., 1915-03-19
Sprinsdale, Ark, March 1e, 1915.
MYAUTOz

My auto, tis of thee, short cut to poYerty-of thee l chant. l blew pie of dough on you two years ago.
 and now you quite don't go. or won't or can t. Through town and country side, you were my joy and pride, happy day; l loved thy 9audy hue, tay nice white tires so new, but now you're down ard out for true, in ev- e~y way. To thee, old rattfezboX, came many bumps and knocks; for thee I grieYe. Badly thy top is torn
 frayed are thy seats and worn; the whooping cough affects thy horn, do believe. Thy perfumes swell the breeze, while geed folks choke and wheeze, as we pass by.=l paid a handsome price, 7twould buy man. sion twice now eYerybody's yelling '.fce" - wonder why Thy motor has the grippe, thy spark plug has the pip, and woe is thine. l, too, have suffered ehills, ague and kindred ills, rying to pay my bfls s, since you vert mine Gone is ny bank roll now. No more twoald choke the COW as once before. Yet if l had tie mon, so hell me John-amen, Id buy q car again and speed some more. Submitted.
The Springdale news., 1915-03-19

Take HERBINE for indigestion. It relieves the pain in few minutes and forces the fermented matter which causes the misery into the bowels. where it is expelled. Price soc. Sod by ". c. ownbey.
The Springdale news., 1915-03-19

these lines.
 Besides the volumes bought by the Board, the library has received val uable addition in the form of about twenty volumes of History and Liter ature, which are the gift of Charles Bouton
The Springdale news., 1915-03-19

Editor of the Springdale News Dear Sir: With Japan buying Arkan- sas rice for expertation, with Ger many buying Arkansas cotton, with England buying our Arkansas horses for war purposes, with Missouri buy ing the Arkansas mule by the car lot, with Arkansas peaches to be found ln their season in every market of the west, with Arknas apples exported by the train-load, with Arkansas can ned goods to be found in almost ev- cry grocery store in the U. S, with Arkansas feeding the southwest with Irish potatoes rais d in her valleys, with Arkansas sweet potatoes holding the record for sweetness. with the largest fruit eyaI orator in the world in your own town, to say nothing Of the yaroius earning plants, don t you think your subscriber who ob- jects to the article entitled Poor Old Arkansas" in your ssue Of March 2th, has just cause to be disgruntled.
The Springdale news., 1915-03-19

Senator Lem B. Kendall of Madi- son county was elected President pro tenn of the Senate and his strongest competitor was Senator Duty of Benton County.
 Mrs. s. o. Johnson, and baby ar rived latter par of last week from Memphis, Tenn, and will spend sev- eral days here visiting the former s parents. Mir. and Mrs. l. N. Hinson.
 Lee Sanders, cashier of the Farm CTS & Merchants Bank, has joined the "Springdale Auto Club, and has purchased a Dodge car. through the Ingalls-Bryan Auto Co.,, at Fayette- vile. He expects delivery about April 10th.
 Eddis and Corbett Lane, sons of Mr and Mrs. T. l.. Lane, of this place, and Clyde Sanders, son of Mir. and Mrs. Geo. Sanders, also of Springdale, left Monday afternoon for Mansfield. Wash. where they ex- pact employment. They expect to stop over q few days at Walla Walla.
 Soringdale ha more automobiles, q 5earding t6 population, than any other town in this section. and last Sunday was the first nice warm day O spring-like weather since last fall, and many owners and friends enjoyed he day driving With the opening of spring proper. many new owners will be added to the already large list.
 Albert (. Moore, of Joplin, Mo-. a waterworks and sewer engineer was in Springdal Friday. Mr. Moore has just recently been awarded the en- ginepring work for the testing of the water works and light plant at Ben tonyille, and is also engineer on the S10o,000 waterwerks and sewer pro- ieet at Harrison He was here en-
The Springdale news., 1915-03-19

The Huntsville Republican is car rying on a campaign, asking for town government for Huntsville.