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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-02-25
Special Sale of Cook.
ing Ware

A large variety of pure white enam-
eled ware on sale at 309o less than regu-
lar price. Each piece absolutely guar
anteed for two wears
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-05-29
MANY PLEASURES
To Be RESUMED
WEEK WILL OPEN WITH INTER.
ESTING HOSPITAIITIES
June Bride Will Be Feted And About,
Her ReNolNes Many Attractive
Plans For Entertaining

Today will again witnes the resump.
ton OF the weeks activities mt Mem.
orial Day besides the other associa.
tons which are always observed will
De filled with many interesting parties
and Inequalities. Spring has officially
arrived and while there il "A mixed as.
sortment OF weather. every one begins
To feel the presence of the glad new
season.
The sport loving element is more
and more needing the call of the open.
and golf. OF course. Is keeping its de
voices out of doors. The arrival of 50
many youths N girls from school and
college. will be an occasion during
June of much informal entertaining
among the younger set and the June
bride is very much the enter of inter.
est at this also.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-05-29
MANY RECRUITS ARE
ADDED TO U.S. ARMY
SYSTEMATIC ADVERTISING CAM
PAiGN THROUGH THE MAILS
BRINGS RESULTS.
Ninety-three Men Have Been Enlisted
in the Local District Since
March ~.

Since March IL when the government
announced that units Of the land force
were TO be- increased to fighting
strength and also sent out les
that an added quota OF $4,000 men
be secured by the so recruiting corps
throughout h country there have
been many new enliStments. In the
local district ninety-three additional
recruits have been received in the
Army.
The showing in the district is pro-
nounced to be very gratifying by
regular army officers in the face oil
the unusual prosperous industrial o
ditions in Western Pennsylvania.
Eastern Ohio and West Virginia.
Shortly after the announcement
from Washington. ID. c.. authorizing
the added quota a systematic advertis-
ing campaign was lnaugurated. In the
local district more than 500 postmas-
tiers have been sent personal letters by
Lieutenant John s. Davis. who is in
charge of the district. urging that the
names of young men likely TO be
Interested in n proposition to enter
I ncle Sans military service be sent
him BY this means more than LOO
prospects have been obtained. and the
malls have been uSed periodically TO
distribute handsomely printed litera-
ture. describing the attractive life OF
army life and calling attention to the
many advantages of the service.
The securing of % recruits in M
district in two months has not ~
accomplished without a systematic
effort" said Lieut.. Davis while i'm the
city yesterday. The recruits were
picked from nearly coo applicants. at
least 500 of whom were rejected be
cause OF mental or physical defects.
Uncle Sam wants the best. and he
Sits thoroughly when he makes
selections OF men TO serve him in a
military way.
There are splendid opportunities
for young men who inter the army
these days. II is O possible for Il
soldier to win an appointment to West
Point after he has served a rear.
Patriotism l. not showing up as well
in this district as IL should. because
of the great demand for labor. Ninety
three recruits accepted IN this district.
however. is as good "A showing as a
been made in any part of the country.
especially when IL il considered that
this territory Is The workshop of the
world. and hat unprecedented pros
perity IL ~reigning here. The figures
are high IN comparison TO those enlist
ed here in January and February
when there were only seventeen
recruits sent from this district
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-05-29
RECORDS FOR YOUR
TALKING MACHINE

The cver-pupuitr 4i.tr" De.ro and has
accordion grand present two old
tim, waltz iaNurit.s. over th. waves.
and the sirens WALTZ. which add To
IN, evidence uf II,tru's prc-cmIn.nce
"a an accordiouist. The Victor ConccrJ
Orchestra int,rpr,ts two famous over
lures. each IN two parts. Morning.
Noon ana \iEht ia Vienna overture
and William Tel pvertur, show IN.
thorough excellence uf the Victor or
ganizatiou The Venetian Trio rcuder
the popular Evening chimes and
VIM. ~. ligitz - heard INA solo OF or
ch'~tra bells.
a distinct musical novelty To which
th' American public las given an eta
thu~iaSfiC reception IS IN. unique
Mar mhH band i- nothing at AL lts,
a regular band. aud produces a totally
prisirE IN its ~myiloWu'--. nni~h and
~attraJtiV, beauty. Th. worlds fore
most marimba organization. Hurtado
Brutn'rS Royal MaIlmta Etld 81
audiences Iu two r. "Iuring ds~hiuE
marches which show the players al their
best.
The Missouri waltz co.. great Mid
de west hit. and % striking "~Syneoputsi
waltz are two Of four unusually 'Nccll-
mt dance numbers OF the month.
NnakI Hula Hickey bu'u auf DO, sem
-1ti"ual 'ud %tuu,iul soHD H.- Can
Dance Ns'u body EIf My WIFE
ar, introduced lu medley "I excellent
dane" @sI.sttou-.
Harry Lauder wins his hearers with
ono of ht- new concert songs NJ
Benny. EuuuN jean. O. clever love sous
with 90 catchy mir 10 which. AS usual.
h' gives IIs hearers some tunsfuI
mu~l. Huu e. laugh H- we'll K.inald
N~'rr'urafh. fn. young baritone who's,
popularity. already established Wifn
manly must, lovers. I- daily grow uE
Er'tt'r. sings Two Celebrated =oucs
which seem immortal Tn, Palms h,
Jean fturo. % former er.st French bari
tone. display fu. vigorous and bcnuti-
HuN LHHH|.|.H. HH WHIrH.HH ia L..
while SIR Arthur sullivan uudyins ,f'
Tort The Lost CHORD gives IN, artist
70 "uu "npur. unity Iu Co. his very Of
f',fiN, powers.
INVENT, E%'uu.u,i, popular songs SUM
victor artists who are beyond doubt
among fh' best 100 their line. turIuf.
such hits as The KIDS clever "Nlake
Hula birIsN nuls from Robinson cru.
soc. Dr.. now plsriu- 40 900, Sew YORK.
winter Garden ''. I Little 'r'Jit
tH Your Dad and My Drsamy china
trio and quartet singing of popular
cong hits appears 300 tu,-. fw.ntt a.-
June
rv. vell-.uoWu aid.s of Eu, sun
iHh Mrs william Ashsr 90 Homer
lt"u. beaver ore beard boo tr, fr-f OF
h series "f ducts. which they Hr, f1
rroe'ut uu tuD Victor. tu th. Garden
th' fret nuwhsr chosen for tra
-ru I N'ft happy .uoirs DO u.s.
Mr ~kHd'H'av'r ALSO sings When f.a
Theodore Karlc. me brilliant r"Try
'"n'"u tenor Who bias been r...Iyirr
TO" rinudIt7 ~ music lover vhcr.yer
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-05-29
APPLY Q-BAN TO
DARkEN YOUR
CRAY HAIR
1t Is Harmless, No Dye, But
Darkens Hair So Evenly
No One Can Tell - Also
Stops Dandruf.

Whenever your hair falls out. turns
gray. or takes on that dull. Hfeiess.
faded. Ffrcaked with gray appearance.
simply shampoo hair and scalp n few
times with Q Ban Hair color Reetoror.
fll your gray hair then turns a bean.
tif1l dark shade. and entire head ~
hair bocomer evenly dark. wavy. sof'.
nuny. abundant. thick and charming
Just az hair appeared when YOU
Yer 10 or ~ years Old @ Ran BE- a
ready fouro delightful hair color re.
storer. perfectly harmless. M dye. but
applied two 0r three times a week. b.
sides darkeninF gray hair. makes
scalp healthy and clean. stops dan
drum and falling hair and promotes iF
growth Give 10 n trial Sold on
money hack guarantee only 50c FOR
= biz Tor bo'tio st Criesi Drug Store.
1925 Market sf Wheeling " Va OUT
oftovn folks supplied by mail
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-05-29
NEWS BR!EFS

Owing 10 the fact that TUESDAY Is
Memorial Day. the Associated CHAR
ties officials have decided to not open
the dental clinic on that day. but t.
observe Wednesday in its place.
Harvey Bernard. Wen known motor
cycle rider of the Island. left last eve
ming for Buffalo. New York. where he
will take part in the 1000 mile road
race that is being run to Boston.
Arrangements have been made with
the West Virginia Traction and Flee
trio company To furnish cars for the
Confederate veterans. Daughters of
the ConfedeTacy. G.. \. r. soldiers and
all others who wish To visit the vari-
Gus cemeteries on June 3, Confederate
Decoration Day, TO strew flowers upon.
the graves OF the Confederate dead,
The ears will leave the Twelfth and
Chapline street station al ? O'Clock
Tuesday afternoon.
The Wheeling Welfare contest. from
June l. 10 II, i~naugurated by IN,
Wheeling Commercial association. H.
nov on in fun blast. \ number OF
entries have already been received by
General Manager Charles NJ. Ketchum,
who will be pleased to furnish particu.
lars to any woman in the Wheelin-
district who wishes 10 enter.
II Is reported that within a few
weeks the Wheeling hod carriers local
will demand an increase of about fifty
cents for eight hours work. The hig..
cost of living and the lack Of work H.
said to be- the reason for the demanded
Increase. During the past few years
IN. ~imprOvi~sd elevators on tall build.
INK construction had materially re
duced the work OF the human hod
carrier"
The Advertisement of the estate of
the late Lester Smith was completed
saturday and shows a valuation OF
81" which includes the home in
Overlook. An appraisement Of the
estate Of Patrick Riley shows a valua.
ton Ot $3.50.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-05-29
Wonderful Skin and
Wrinkle Removers

The method OF removing bad complex
IONS by absorption seems To have come
INT" general use iu this country. Ordi-
nary m'rcuiXsu WAY. applied nightly
like cold cream and erased mornings
with warm water. gradually absorbs the
coarse. faded or discolored outer film
skin In almost invisible particles. Soon
there's a brand new complexion. formed
hy the younger. healthier undcr-skin. No
cosmetic or artificial treatment can pos
sihly produce u complexion Of such ra-
dlHut, youthful lOvclincss Druggists all
have mcrcoltzcd wax. 40 r. seldom that
more than one ounce Il necessary.
Thousands have also reported great
success with the famous saNolite wrinkle
removing formula ono ounce OF pure
powdered saNolitc Is dissolved in a half
pin witch hazel and tho solution used
ns o. face wash. The effect r. almost
magical. Tho deepest wrinkles and crow :
feet. ns well as the finest lines
whether due 20 age. illness. weather or
worry. are Immediately affected. No
one ncod hesitate 90 try this simple To-
ton. as % won't harm any skin.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-05-29
Side TALKS
(5y Ruth ~Cameron.)
"This Too"

Cheer up. said tine Authorman 10
Molly. the little stenographer lady.
hv' years from now you.l look bach
on oh this quite calmly.
Inafs cold comfort. l4fd Molly.
besides. ] know ! never shall. % was
such 70 foolish. unnecessary misfak. 10
TAX" that apartment when We might
nave waited ana got one ~ liked ever
500 much better. : know never shall
"" thi" o. think of 10 To- ms dying dag
without hating myself and feeling per
foctly Wild
Poor Molly. Of course she will. bu,
81 curse she amt realize Do now gne
isn't old enough 90 know set how time
~"itens and changes the aspect Of
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-05-29
Woman's Club Of WeIisburq

club of Wellsburg will be held on
Thursday, June l, at which the follow
ing program will be given and in con.
nection the reports of the secretary,
treasurer n standing committees
will be heard:
The fiercest agonies have shortest
reign; and after dreams of horror,
comes again the welcome morning
with its rays of peace."-Bryant.
Roll Call-Great Treaties.
The Hague and Peace Conferences
Miss Grimes
Music .......... Mrs. r. r. Worthen
Debate-"Is War Justifiable?"....
Mrs. Willis kinter. Mrs. Elmer
Hough
Reports OF secretary, treasurer and
standing committees.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-05-29
Entertainment Thursday

On Thursday evening OF this week
at the First Christian church. :ae
young people will give an entertain
ment. which is directed by Mrs. Ada
Smith Hillary. This Is taken from real
life and bears the title An Adult Kin
deTgarten.' Games Tecitations and
lnnumerable other novel features will
be included in the program.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-05-29
ROBINSON RALLY AT
| ELM GROVE TONIGHT
SUBURBAN TOWN PROMISES TO
TURN OUT BIG TO HEAR
ADDRESSES.
H. p. corcoran VIII BE One OF the Prin-
Sipal Speakers, While Others
VIII BE Attorneys.

The rally at Elm Grove to-night to
further the interests of Judge Ira r..
Robinson for Governor. promises 20
eclipse the one at Edgington Lane
Thursday night. when more than a hun
dr"d men listened t. speakers espouse
his cause. Tn committee which ~ COR
Quoting these booster meetings has en-
gagged a number of able attorneys from
the local bar TO address the ~assemblage
which viii congrcgate in the town hall
Mr.. il. Il. Corcoran, prominent laDur
cader and who has openly declared him
self IN favor OF the Taylor county Jurist.
VIII b. one Of the speakers. Air. Cor
coran has a message to deliver to tn.
labor vote that has been meeting with
general appreciation everywhere.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-05-29
ITALIAN STEAMER uoRPEpoeo

FAkIS, May D. $50 2. M.-Thc
~torpedoing OF The Italian steamship
Morayia, which was sunk by a German
submarine in the Mediterranean NAV
% constitutes "A formal c-ontravention
OF the German engagements contained
in the German TO the American
government Of May T." says the
Temps.
Germany. however" the newspaper
adds. will not fail TO eek to Justify
her act"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-05-29

Mrs. Julius Horkheimer. Mrs. Ben
Baer and Mrs. Charles Somehow will
be hostess at an interesting social af-
fair which vii be given at the Mercan-
tile club rooms Wednesday afternoon,
May 81. at $50 O'Clock. Cards with
n~eedlework will provide diversions for
the afternoon n refreshments will be
served. The proceeds of the party will
be donated the Associated Charities
for the free dental clinic.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-05-29

Attorney General 4. \. Lilly. Repub-
hcsn candidate for the nomination f9r
Governor. opposing Judge Robinson. WAS
In the city. having arrived mere Satuf-
day from Moundsville. General Lily
says that he - going 90 beat Judge ROO
inson. but ~ he doesn't. he Is ior the
nominee anyway.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-05-29
Afternoon Card PARTY

Inc next social affair of the Ladies
Social club of the Carroll club. will
axe place on Wednesday afternoon,
Mrs. W. ID. GundlinE. and Mrs. J. j..
L. O'Brien will be hOstesses and fol.
lowing the various caro- games of the
afternoon refreshments will be served.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-05-29
Will c Today

The st. James Circle OF Kings
Daughters will meet this evening at
30 O'Clock at the residence OF Mrs. &.
\. Robinson. 2O3 South Penn street.
Several business matters of import
ance will be transacted and IL is de-
sired all members attend.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-05-29
Announce MARRIAGE.

The announcement of the marriage
of John a. Bringham. Of llI4 Nc
Cullongh street, to Miss Ida Schafer.
of Elm Grove. which took place No.
Nember 9th. last. at the parsonage
og the Zane Street NJ. +. Church.
was made TO a number of intimate
friends Of the young couple. Rev. W.
NJ. schultz was the officiating clergy
man.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bingham expect 10
40 TO housekeeping in June.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-05-29

~ The parsonage OF the First Ban.
tist church. Saturday afternoon. Rev
~ Bnninistool solimizcd the mar.
Ernest Lyle. the couple being unat.
tended. Mr. and Mrs. LYLE will af
once take up their residence AZ MAJ.
Tins Ferry. whore they will receive
ne congratulations and best wishes
of their man friends. Mr. Iyfc h,
employed n the y. T. SfifoI r,1ic,
works 81 the North End
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-05-29

Hon. Thomas W. Fleming. OF Fair-
mont. VINO Is opposing Hon Julian g..
Hearne for the nomination for Congress
from this district. has been spending the
past Few days in the city. Mr.. Flomiag
says hc Il meeting with decided enCul--
m everywhere and believes he Will
b. able TO beat out the local man.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-05-29

4 banquet will be given al the
Carroll club. tomorrow evening. FOL.
lowing the initiation OF Wheeling
Council 504. Knights Of Columbus.
This will be enjoyed by "A large mum
Der OF visitors and the preparation
of the menu IL engaging tho aften.
ton of the committee Of which Mrs
W. i. Lear is chairman. having as
her assistants the members OF fhe
Ladies Social club The chairman
OF the various tables are:
Mesdames-
W. L. Lear John Croro,
j.. +. Orbrien +. j NcDermo,,
Misses
Kathleen Gilligan Marie Lane
julia Feinier.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-05-29

Mr.. r. NJ kittle. candidate for the
nomination for state treasurer. on tie.
Republican ticket. arrived in tho city
last night and will spend to-day looking
over the situation In the city.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-05-29

he goes. sings his nrst two songs for
the Victor. Tl- tine Day" by Leon
cavallu and O. Knew of Two Bright
Eyes lN Clut-am. ar. selections which
snow th' Robustness. u-NIpIity and coll
or of bis voice.
The ,htidr'u'- selections for the
month are uN two talented entertainers
uis' kIu" and Harry D. Humphrey.
Miss Kiln" sings two grpuu- cog utiie
songs dear Co he hearts OF children. ana
written and sung Tor children. bur
which ns wsll should hear
tu help them keep their own rearta
open to childhood. Mr. Humphrey r.cI'-
rs bon two parts that eternal ravorfte -
childhood by Joel Chandler Harris. The
Tar I1b, i3ru'y Bernard now play
iur tu NuutaEu. Glass "Nho and Nav
russ phases with two anecdotes of
Hebrew character. and Golden and Mar
lowe 'Duf loose some screaming COM
'dN ua several subjects.
\ truly mark sblU collection OF
music hf "a group OF unsurpassed art
lists Ia represented BOO this new ISSUE uf
victor Records \ NIstrola loo the holm,
means uu u~u'guallcd opportunity CO.
hear both fh' best and th. latest Bro
must. and sutsrtHtuwsut. boat ~ YOU
haven't 70 Victor or Ntctr1lp. just visit
Itn' victor dealer nearest sou and ask
nIW fu play some rf thse. selections
for YOU H'U be- glad to I.t you hear
ans Hr 900 vf them. and you won't dud "a
idull number Boz the bunch
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-05-29
~
; About People
4 Mose"snts Of individuals ts
and From size City.
AT II HOTELS.

Stamm-N. J. stewart. T1IIurtou. o..
Wuutt.r. H'uova d. \. Audrey. N.w
Herman Russell. WsIs,iu.- r. Kern.
W"llsvill' Mr. and Mrs Harry McGran-
ahan. Proctor J's~i" MgGruuahau
Proctor. Lewis M"ttrHuHhau. Proctor
windsor-Mr and Mrs. o. b. RAY.
Huntington. ~ h CraiE. Weston. Miss
" g. 'lothi'r. lexington Mrs. Grant
,rshurE. j. ~ coXcy, Dr.. N,-inId l'r ~
Grand Central " Gab.r. Lone
some Pine = d. Riddle M-lnnurtou.
june ~ Jackson. N'wars W h. kirk.
MeLuro--IL j. smith Wooster. e. r.
Jones M"rEuufuwu j. y Knott. Man
mnst"". q " kittlc rhiIippl. John
Charleston. 49, o. Hit,. Huntington
Rogers-I g. Hun. Washington Pa.
vs. g. jenkins. Washington. a.. O. n
MURRAY. Washington. Pa. & O.. HHEIpck.
Washington. Pa. r.. ". SHELTON. smith
n'Idt = s 'orhiu Earnssti1t. g. u.
J'nLiu-. N~.flfhinWu, AIT and Mr.. J..
e. Meyer Lynn
Harry Miller left yesterday for
Jcw'tt. %. where De- will spend a few
daF- with relative
G. o. Bat-on. OF jacksonville. ".
Va. spent tho weekend 900 Wheeling
Mr.. Louise Smith boz. been removed
from Tho Ohio VALLEY General hospital
tp hrf home boo b]fsrhrppk. Elm Grove
Gcorr' IhIllIr. and Jason e stamp
lcft N'-torda. for Indianapolis fo ai.
races
Harry Woi-- has returned from
Cleveland. whore hr spent three weeks
in ATTENDANCE af Che annual convention
OF fhr NmIIlfmFtrI Association of
Iron. Steel a Tin WORKER
81 HnnuIns OF Cleveland. returned
last night Hfirr H week end visit tn this
tft Mr. I'uuInC De- prominent boz
o%rEInil'd labor circles ~ hat cItt
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-05-29

The u. V VI. Sodlaity. of 81 Al
Phonsus' church will entertain is
members with a euchre and domino
party tOmorrOw evening al IN. 90.
lumbia club auditorium. All MON.
beers are invited and prizes will be
awarded the successful contestant
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-05-29

t~onsidorahl" Eeyser- are found IN
only three places Yellowstone Park.
Iceland and New Zealand. Those iu
our own wonderland are the finest
in the world
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-05-29

The Second Senior class ~ NJ al,
Chaniei. entertained the rraduafinr
class with an outdoor picnic ON s,f.
urday afternoon. ON tho rrOunds .ur
rounding the school An claborafo
suppeI was served after nm after.
moons merry diversion. which a.,
participated In by the following
Misses
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-05-29

bound Tor Seaviile. I'll wager"
sounded a familiar voice in my ear as |
hurried up TO the train entrance at the
Long Island corner of the PennSylVania
station.
turned quickly. TO ind kennedy
JUST behind me. GREATNESS and perspir-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-05-29

Continued in wednesdays Intelligence
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-06-24
He Had the Price

Bill McCabe's Poughkeepsie team
was playing the Kingston team one
day years age. in the Atlantic league,
and guy named Fogarty was umpire.
In the ninth inning, with the score
tied, two Of McCabe's men played out.
and as Bill had only one man extra.
he had TO rush the bleacher seats to
find a man to fill in He drew q big
hick, who said he couldn't play. but for
the fun could I'LL in. There were two
out at the time and the fans were ex-
cited
Our hero, the hick, came to bat He
drew three balls and the next one
across he picked over the left field
fence for a homer. Instead of running.
the fathead stood there while the
crowd howled itself mad McCabe ran
out to him and yelled. Run. you boob.
rum"
The hick turned and faced Bill and
in a slow voice drawled: mo. sir. L
won't run. I'm no coward. III admit
I lost your ball, but I got the money
right here in my pocket to pay for It. :"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-06-24
ASSOCIATIONS ARE A HABIT
We Even Form Clubs Over Question
of Teethin5 Rings Va.
Thumb.

Our passion for getting up assOcia-
lions is bad symptom OF intellectual
feebleness- Every trade and prOfes-
sion among US. every interest and
prejudice, every aspiration. hypothe-
sis or question about a question has
a gang OF club members at its back
The fashionable mothers get up so
cieties TO determine what plays their
children shall see during the holi-
days 1 know of one woman who was
not able to decide whether she should
give a rubber ring or a coral to her
teething child or should leave him to
nature and the thumb. She according
~ formed a society. 1t IS called the
Ring and Coral association and meets
twice a month It has recently split
into two organizations through the Sc
cession Of the antiring and coralites-
BY means of these two societies any
mother may today escape the mental
anguish OF making a decision for her
self upon this teething matter--JOhn
]. Chapman. in Atlantic Monthly.