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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-05-31
the sands OF Dahna's desert was Ions

! the sands OF Dahna's desert was lon :
and. hot and Dahna temples tiger was
) f"rocious. but the candidates all with
stood the terrible ordeal and emerged
from tho desert full-GrdScd votaricF,
: Of which the DnkiOs ar" truly proud.
! Visiting DELEGATIONS wern present
last night from the temples At Clarks-
, burg. W. Va. and Slrubcnville. o.,
Infringing several candidates who took
ithc dramatiH degree along with those
!of Dahna temples class The degree
work furnished 1hrcr solid hours OF
hard work for the teams and long 4
period IF delightful enjoyment for Tho
! pnkiCS VINO witnessed the ceremonial.
! Tho music directed by nr. John G.
! Arhen2. added 20 the lmpressivCneSs
Of The degree work.
. a social with refreshments followed
: The Initiation. keeping the nDkies and
their visitors busy with delightful en-
,r"rtainment until the ClarkSburg and
SI"uhenvillr- delegations had 10 hurry
away 10 get their trains for home.
! \ street parade led by band pre-
) coded tho ceremonial.
! Hon. Thomas Ray Tille. al Morgan
town. grand chancellor uf the West VIZ
, cinj" Grand domain knights OF rythias.
! attended tn" ceremonial witnessed thu,
! degree work and delivered a brief ad-
/ Dress. He pHid n high compliment :"
! III" members 0f pnhnn Temples jcnm
! for their splendid work on trr floor
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-05-31
RIVER NEWS


The Ohio river. after reaching 4
stage OF u feet. was stationary on the
marks at the Wheeling wharrboat last
night.
The steamer Liberty arrived from
Matamoras al o'clock. and will dc
part this morning az 1870 for Mari,
eta
The Milton cleared al noon ycst"r-
day for MatamOras.
The steamer Ruth is scheduled 10
reach Wheeling al : O'Clock Thursday
morning. on route from Charleston for
Pittsburgh.
Captain jeff Frame announced last
night that plans arc under way for the
construction Of 4 new wharfboat be-
fore winter. The boat now in Ser"iCc
has been used for - years. and has
become entirely too small 10 accommo.
date the growing trade Of the river
! packets
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-05-31
STONE & THOMAS
Thursday. May 81. 1917.
Great Three-Day Underprice Rug Sale

COMMENCING Thursday morning and continuing
~ tor three days. will place on sale great lot OF
Roonp-Szc Rugs at notable undcrprces. In some IN
stances the quantities are limited. These Rugs are
very cheap and much cheaper than they will be for
long time to come These offerings arc featured By
very low prcc>in many instances selling prices
at retail arc less than the manufacturers prices to-day
Included in the Rugs Oriental and floral effects in wide
range OF roor< and designs every number being big money
for YOU il You buy during this sale:
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-05-31
MISS RUTH LAW TO
FLY HERE NEXT YEAR
Noted Aviatrix From Chicago and De
LLOYD Thompson Will Perform
Stunts for Wneelingites.

Miss Ruth Law. daring aviatriy
from Chicago. who recently ;ainca
fame through her attempted nonstop
fligh, from Chicago TO New York city.
and Do Lloyd Thompson VIII he the
attractions AT the Motorcycle club
race meet here next year, it was an
nounccd last night. following. con
ference between j. Landon Bier. pres
dent OF the Wheeling Motorcycles
club. and William II. pickrnS, mana
ger Of Miss Law and Thompson. Miss
Law will entertain the spectators in
he afternoon and Thompson Will do
his biz in the clouds at night.
Mr.. Bier las; night nuhicaIir
thanked all who had taken part in
the show OF the motorcycle club in
making il a success and expressed his
appreciation for the enthusiastic re-
sp0nsn that tho club received on its
first big attempt 10 entertain the pub
lie
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-05-31
TRAINS ON B, & Q. NOT
TO Be STOPPED NOW
Changes in Time Schedules on Entire
Division is Effective Sunday,
June 8.

Contrary to previous announce
nent, trains on the Baltimore & Ohio
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-05-31
DOK|ES CONFER
THEIR DEGREES
ON A BIG CLASS
GATHERING WITNESSED WORK
IN SPRING CEREMONIAL
LAST EVENING.
C.arksburo 7rd SteubenVIllc Temples
Send Oclee ations-Parade and
Social Were Features.

Uahna tempt" N". lG4 Dramatic Or,
der KNIGHTS of khnra$sa7,. observed
Memorial day hy III" intrnducilun OF
II big class uf candidates into m" ten
pie. TIL" biz spring ceremonial was
held last evening in the rythian cas-
tie and Chaplin" and Twenty.Srvcnth
streets. which was packed for the oc-
CaSiOn.
Dahra temples yOiari"s have been
looking forward fnr weeks 10 ms Ger
cnCnial and had secured magnificent
class from among thu best young blood
in the Knich'S Of FyIhias lodges of
Wheeling and vicinity. The trip across
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-05-31

railroad are not 30 be discontinued,
when general change in the time
schedules is effected Sunday, June !.
Superintendent l. +: KerSan. has
announced iha; OWNS - ne Cnmpan!
having had 10 apply 10 the public S'rv-
ice commission for permission TO dis
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-05-31

continue several trains, the move has
been postponed until the commissions
decision has been received.
The removal OF trains was in line
with the program of retrenchment re-
Gently adopted by the national council
OF defense.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-05-31
WhoopinQ Couch.

when NY four children had whoop.
ing cough few years ago gave them
Chamberlain Cough Remedy. There
is no better remedy made for this dis
ease writes Mrs. John Gratz. Bluff.
ton, Ohio. Obtainable everywhere.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-05-31
PETER kL0SZ, IS, IS DROWNED
IN OHIO RIVER MEMORIAL DAY

IS employed at thc Belmont mill II"
~as 9. n"wShcy aud attended srh"ul dur
ing the day.
On Memorial day 4 wear go - boy
Was drowned al tho foot Of Twenty
fourth street. on" SGuar" from whoca
young kl"sz went 20 his death.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-27
Chapter XIII.


Never since the night that hid
In his once closet had l tried "a
spy upon Robert had never
ceased TO feel ashamed Of myself
When a woman begins 10 spy upon
her hus band Il is almost SURE proof
that her faith in him is going. and
much OF her own pride.
Several times after Robert had
remained out all night I made fire.
quent visits at his once. fearing my
susptcions would md Justification.
Neither my shame nor my pride
kept me away. Several times I bad
met krS- lawson either Just leav-
ing the Office or going In as left.
Then would 30 home and shut
myself In my room. I would walk
the noor my hands icy. my heart
throbbins. imagined Robert. al
ways 90 cool and reserved making
love to this beautiful woman. Bit
ter thoughts would surge thru me,
and would ding myself on my
couch and sob and moan until I
could lie quiet no longer. then
would take up again my frantic
pacing.
Naturally neither my health nor
nv looks were improved by these
hystertcal spells. / lost my color.
and my eyes looked swollen and
weary.
Aren't you feeling weIlr' Rob
ert asked one morning after l had
spent q slcepless night He had not
come in until after / o'clock.
had pretended TO be asleep. but. in
truth. had not closed my eyes ell
night long.
Yes. n little tired. that's ALL" I
replied
Il have been doing fairly well of
late. I think you better get Martha
back. The house and the children
are too much for you. I guess. He
spoke kindly and the tears were
very near: but forced them back.
! would not cry before Robert.
Il don't know that can get her
now" ] told him. she must have
q place"
Get some one else, then. and
take more exercise outdoor exer-
else. You're not looking up 10 the
mark az all. You are too young
10 lock 90 worn
felt like screaming At him that
neither Martha nor any one save
himself could make me look differ.
entity. II wasn't fresh air needed
Il was freedom from the torture
caused by my insane jealousy.
i will see what can do" re
piled simply
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One Woman S Story
~ cARoLVs sGIcHER.

I A few months before the though
o. having Martha back. or som'
one &c help me would have delight
ed me; but now | felt no citation
simply relief that l should not b
80 much with Matilda. who wai
very observing. and who. va
SURF, often wondered why my eyes
were go red, and why remAinec
by myself so much.
had made the resolve 10 extern
my acquaintance. TO 60 out mor'
often. But I was so miserable
hadn't the heart. I bad even fAilct
to visit either Myrtle OF the Carrie
tons for some time. And dared
noe see Mrs. Mulhany. Her kindly
questioning would surely compel q
confidence did not wish TO give
what . contradictory creature Q
woman is. We blow hot and we
blow cold. we are extremely happy
or extremely unhappy.
picked up the morning paper
after Robert ieft and the nrst thtns
which caught my eye was q rather
sensational heading saying that Mr.
Peter LAwsoo's case for divorce
would come mp that day. and that
Robert Drayton was her lawyer. II
also stated that be had previously
refused TO act for Mr.. lawson.
rushed upstairs and dressed for
the street In the dark tailor gown
I usually wore. and covered my hat
and face with q thick veil. I would
70 to court. would hear my huE-
band plead for this woman whom
I was positive he would like 10 put
In my place.
When went In the court room
was nlled The Judge. a young man,
had q look OF energy combined with
keenness and kindliness- His face
had none OF the cold sternness We
usually associate with judges
There was q look OF human alert
ness. and honesty about him. His
ot<ps TlCu NOtSC b8tA byhAkSS1SdN
note when he spoke. giving one con
ndence that he would do what VA.
right In a. far an he saw H.
lawson versus lawson. an &C
ton for absolute divorce" read the
clerk from his desk.
MY client brings q counter &C
toni" . lawyer seated near the raj
Eaid.
LET the case AZ called proceed
the Judge said calmly. Then tS
Mrs. Lawson, who was seated be
side Robert: Madam. are you thu
plsintinr"
Yes. your honor" her clear voIc.
responded as she rose At his aues
ton
Then the attorney OF recort
spoke:
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-27
The Confessions of q Wife
Hate Is The Height OF Selfshness-

intimately OF the married life Of my
dearest father and mother. In q
sgue way, had known that some
OF my mothers society friends had
been divorced. Ny little mother.
however, was 80 scandsliEed BY
them she never mentioned them 70
me.
Knowing nothing about marriage.
except the romantic notions and
fairy-tale theories I had evolved
thru the reading OF many novels.
had never realized the awful I'M
portance of the step until sav that
look OF hate on Ernest's face. Up
&c that time. II thought Of mar
rage at all, had pictured II as
slorined eourtship under the aus
pieces and legality OF the church and
state. | never thought OF the re-
sponsibllity would DE 'aking on
myself or the terrible uncertainty
which surrounds every marriage.
s0h. 1lag gfr ulkA II could be
impress "a Bpoa az mothers that il
ir mistaken kil.iness TO give their
lCaughter1 The impression that life In
hspps g14ucks sort at existence In
n HIGH ~ natter how much sin and
oryoa bore mas De- al about them,
ihcy arc somehow 20 escape II all
II think. Msrgic, ! truly loved Or
nest l.awton ! know would have
tried my best 10 have been good
wife TO him. To me for lime he
/ was the superman What would
have done II had been able 10 and
had married him? Would a mar.
rage OF this kind be a sacrament
-Margie. don't you think we ven
crate words-we sentimental Ameri.
cans--and let the realities slip b.
us7
I'VE won't face facts. People OF
today often say they don't believe
in fairies. but their whole existence
r. passed in telling fairy tales tG
someone else and cowardly &C
ceptance OF sentimentality which II
not only maudlin but most PERM
ciOus
Mind. Margie. no one loves tn
IDEAL more than I, but II must be thu
really beautiful that contains th'
good that Goethe talks about. not thu
foolishly annexed opinion OF some
one who In turn has annexed
! snowy fantasy"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-27

: - ysu larry VIII turn for.
49, Tie nrst day the wash
- epgos(s 10 come.
~ call Nd the laundry. sac
her best embroidered import
uu1dIng gift table lines In a pub
rnnneie, and give the remains a
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-27
Display in Schram's Store Is
Sight to GLADDEN. Women's Eyes;
Place ThrOnged By Shoppers

aing riot In the new modes and the
more brilliant the hue the more up
10 date Is the costume. FOR the
omnipresent blouse and skirt, which
style OF dressing has taken on
new lease OF life. the Sohram store
shows some attractive models in
skirts These are ~ the plain or
"fussy' order. the rich silk and
satin. or ,de gay plaid and stripe.
with every conceivable material
used In the making.
The gowns and irocks arc top
coats which hll the third aoor OF
the new store offer a wide variety in
style and selection. There are the
natty serge dresses. the dressier
Georgette crepes. silks and satins.
and the new Weaves whose names
are legion and as curious as those
OF Pullman cars With the separate
skirt and plain or fancy blouse 90
much in favor. the top coat Ia a
necessary adjunct. and the Schram
stock AFFORDS a fine selection along
conservative OF extreme style lines
The Schnm store is under the
capable management OF Ben BUsley,
formerly OF Chicago. whose business
connections in Detroit IN the last
year or two have won FOR him a vide
acquaintance.
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y s1aargie," said Paula suddenly
&non she had reached this part OF
ivy story. did you ever study the
ineossicn OF a man who has once
80 you and who comes to hate
e'of course, Ernest LAwton had
Nor really loved me. but he
nnghf ne aid and that was the
80 thing. II Ia rather queer. Mar
y ut people who are perfectly
uooobDs Of loving can hate so un-
ngumisingly. I have sometimes
nrht n In because love-resl love
<n absolutely q seiness attribute
>Ds hate In the most selfish thing
- or woman can cultivate.
&Drnest Lawtop had many reasons
hnting me. In the nrst place. |
ngovsd his valuation OF my char
w untSue--had shown him there
o womsn IN the world who could
~ him. Then had made good
pGrf for which he thought I
- Attsd only as type and ! am
- Ne had had sharp scene with
manager before he would cor.
10 my dismissal. That alone
I'D make MIN hate me. B.
PROM the lime Ernests wiie
- until I left the company, In
" language OF the showshop Ernest
<nbbed my scenes So much q
1 1ld Ernest Lawton do thar Tom
- attention 20 II in his newspa-
f articles. He spoke especially OF
neot's not allowing me TO finish
~ speeches, and this made Ernest
ngtlcnlsr.y furious.
so you have been complaining "a
Drnr reporter loyeri be hissed al
- m passed him on my way "a
~ dressing room one night ] did
~ notice the insult. but oh. Mar
~. Al came over me with such force
what II had not found him out
1Ehat II I. instead OF Maud. bad beer
I1nrried and had found out how tel
)3bl< he was,
'Margie. I early lesrned--in fact
mink ! learned right then and there
--that marriages are not made In
Beaver, that the sacrament OF mar
tiose IL one OF our traditions Il Is
= terrible thing. Margie. when n cir
.komes TO this conclusion thru such
- experience AZ hid come 20 me.
up TO this time had only knosr
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-27

look crossed his face as he spoke
OF her.
Just then the bell rang and
Myrtle Caldwell rushed In a. she
sometimes did to see the children
before they went 20 sleep.
Hello. good people" she called
In her CHEEKY way. "oh. but I'm
eross with you Margaret Drayton'
Why didn't you let me know you
were going TO court this morning
I should have asked TO 20 along
Altho see by the paper there was
nothing done"
NO. the case was adjourned.
Robert answered. then looked keen
ly At me
knew he would dlsapprove OF
my going to court. especially when
he had a divorce case on. He was
very old-fashioned about some
things. and did not At all approve
OF women going TO court out %
curiosity. dreaded to have Myrtle
&c home. could have shaken her
for mentioning II. But how did abe
know Who told herr
When we were upstairs with the
babies asked
Who told you was At court this
morning.
Harper Carleton ! had been
marketing. and met him. He thought
IL very nice in you to be 90 inter
ested In Roberts success"
flushed. Too well knew that
Harper bad spoken sarcastically
even tho Myrtle hadn't noticed II.
made no reply. however. and a.
dinner was served 40 soon as she
left. Robert said Rcthing.
After dinner be stopped me al I
was about to 20 into the Kitchen
for something and said very eoldly
Why did you so to court this
morning Margaret You know my
ideas ca the subject"
You never tell me anything. and
I wanted to hear for myself" lame
ly replied.
We'll. never do II again. be
said sternly. AT least without my
permission.
Then he pct on his hat and left
the house. ~
The hot tears forced themselves
down my cheeks. and my errsnd 70
the Kitchen was forgotten. ragged
back and forth. again hurt and
angry Why should be treated az
a child7
He came In early and brought a
new book that was being much dis
cussed.
Read aloud awhile Margaret
please, II will rest me"
For over an hour I read. At ara;
| scarcely knew What the words
were or grssped their meaning. But
gradually became Interested. and
soon the gripping story drove my
miserable thoughts from my mind
and was sorry when Robert said
That will do for tonight. Mar
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-27

This case. your honor. 10 In the
hands Of MT. Drayton. The plaintiff
requests that Mr. Drayton appear
as TRIAL lawyer"
Il ask for an adjournment, your
honor. We haven't had the rcqui-
site time for preparation" said the
attorney for the defense.
Chapter KIN. 81
To my great disappointment the
case was adjourned for one week
to allow the ether side time to pre-
pare. A. | hurried from the court
room almost ran into Harper
Carleton.
The disguise isn't good enough.
Mrs. DrAyton." he laughed. TOO
bad the case wasn't tried when You
made the effort TO attend court IL
isn't every young lawyers wife
would be interested enough TO do 30
Interested In her husband.
mean"
knew he was laughing at me.
but pretended not to notice.
How In the world did you reoos-
nixe me thru this thick veilr" I
asked, as we walked along to-
gether.
NO veil could disguise your walk.
or your ngure." be answered.
Then | may az well raise II. -
which I did. Just "a Peter lawson
passed us. and gave me a knowing.
insulting look which brought an In
dignant nush 10 my face. Why had
he looked at me like that Was II
because I happened 10 be walking
with Harper carleton' Abruptly ]
babe him good morning. and slipped
into a store we were passing. Yet
why should I have run away from
Harper. Carleton. That very mo-
ment my husband was probably
alone In his once with Phyllis
lawson. Wondered II II would
be possible for me. with my con
ventional bringing up. ever TO really
do anything to make Robert Jealous.
That afternoon Robert came home
unusually early. He throw himself
into an easy chair. and exclaimed;
I'm tired tonight wish II were
all over" and he stretched his arms
above his head and yavned Lastly.
WHAT" queried( wondering
what he meant
This divorce case. II il taking
q great deal Of my time"
Must you 20 on with IT,
Certainly. but Peter lawson. as
well az the lawyer he has retained.
II a resourceful man and will do al
most anything 20 gain this suit"
was 80 surprised AZ Roberts
talking Of his Affairs even 40 slight
iy that I couldn't reply for a mo-
ment.
But you think you'll win IT,
asked.
Il don't think. know" he an
swered. Poor woman, II il hard
on her." and I imagined a tender
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-27

n = the midst OF profusion OF
puay spring blossoms. baskets OF
6uoos sent by business well-wtsh-
-. there was eager buying OF new
51ring suits and bats Saturday in
noHram's. No. ala Wood~ ard ave,
~ latest addition to Detroit's mod
- shops dealing In apparel for NO
q ne building In new turnout and
ou1ains three floors devoted to mil.
1nsgy, suits aud skirts, coats and
cuns. Altho all OF the carpets and
rnishinxs for the new store were
~ IN place for the formal opening
Dnturday, there was every assur-
100 that the shop will BE- one OF
NAMED attractiveness with an airy.
|c1soerful brightness about Il. and
|1yery convenience for the shopper.
f he nrxt foor is devoted to mil
nary With trimmed and untrimmed
~ m liberal display, handsome
nnmings Of all kinds for the
Hnons sslected TO be trimmed to the
nror's Individual taste. and with
D6ss. wings. feathers. embroidery
Ia bsaded ornaments and the vhri
- I'D trimmings that 80 pic
Dooepely sdorn the spring hat Of
0Ae SUR Hoor offers everything in
nay Of street apparel from plain
Dwo6 walking dresses 20 the nuf
e sl1h costumes and the ehose
- sonrt clothes coior " run
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-27

THE only before yesterday Saturday
they perfectly newhe last utword of fashion This
important swift and sudden style change has happened
suits Quite different style has Much palmer suits
than the earlier styles the vogue
six different models these suits and Through
the makers coopeation will offer them the clientele of the
Hudson Fashion Salons three very astonishing $25
and $50.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-27
Hunted Man Seeks
Refuge From Police
In Pile of Potatoes

Detective George Wilson was on
tie point. Sunday. OF returning the
warrant for the arrest OF Leo Que
back rs yearsF old. No. Ia Belvi
dsre-ave., charged with driving
away an automobile not belonging
to him. with the notation nobody
home" Then he decided 10 visit
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-27

the basement. George became great
ly interested in a pile OF potatoes
stored there. He felt OF them,
fondled them and sighed He mo-
ticed that a bushel box. turned up
sioe down. moved a tribe. Being a
regular dick" George Investigated
and found Leo buried up 70 hts
waist in potatoes using the bushel
box "a a covering.
What are you doing herer"
asked George.
Guarding the potatoes" was the
reply.
George bnshed somewhat. but let
the insinuation 20 unchallenged.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-27

garet. We must nnish Il soon. It's
a nne story Have you seen Mar
thaG Is she coming"
mo. she has left town."
Get some one az once. You still
look far from well"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-27

Former President William n. Taft
Is TO speak on preparedness at Mem
phis this morning and IL eschduied
for a second address at Little Rock
tonight.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-27
This Is CAREFULLY Planned Sale for Our Customers

TIL the kind of sale that is worth while worth while to
worth while to the store The kind of sale that
makes the purchasers of the store well there thing
Hudsons when they give you special Offering is
thing worth getting"
Women who attend this saleand there will be hundreds-w
themselves whether they
worth getting
Ready Tuesday morning Third Floor Main Building
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-27

10y eyed greeting; or she may
- out the wash on the line her
- and do q sob speciality after
1va.
n Then you can prophesy your own
lure. young man; wocfui waste