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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-13
CHINA OVERRUN BY
BANDS OF ROBBERS

PEKING, Dec. 13.-From almost every
province Of China come reports of out
RACES committed by robbers and some
Of their recent exploits equal those Of
the terrible White Wolf, who ravaged
a huge stretch Of territory before meet
ing a none too timely end,
ShantunE Is the happy hunting
ground Of thousands of bandits because
Of geographical facilities which enable
the rasCals when pursued by troops to
enter adjoining provinces whence they
cannot be followed, This state Of af-
fairs has been made much worse by
Gen. Lung Chi-kwang, who, after his
defeat in Kwang -tung by the southern
armies, recruited from the Shantung
bandits fresh levies for his expedition.
He secured wholesale a force Of 5000
men by promising to make their leader
a hrigadier- general in the republican
army OF China,
Dissatisfied to find no pay forthcom-
ing, these "robber recruits commenced
looting and attacked the Tlentsin.
Pukow railway, the link between
Peklng and Shanghai. Here, however,
they met the S%hantung troops, and sew
eral battles were fought before the
bandits we're dispersed, The train ser
vice was interrupted by tho bandits
tearing up a portion of the line. Gen
Lung Chi-kwang denies all RESPONSE
bility for tho misguided activities OF his
recruits, but the government has pro-
hihited the enlistment Of further men
before their approval has been given
Such is the state in China today.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-13
PRISONERS ENJOY LIFE
AT CAMP IN CHINA

PEKING, Dec, 13.--About~ 200 wal
prisoners from Siberia are enjoying life
in the enemy internment camp nea the
1Iunmer paiace here. So pleased are
hey with their environment that some
II them have written letters to their
friends inviting them TO come to him
and enjoy its hospitality.
At first these sojourners him that
hey were Italians eager to return 70
ttaiy hut when an attempt was made
10 shin them on an Italian transport
for Italy they refused to go and as
serted they were Austriaus, The Chi
Iese authorities have examined them
and all have claimed to be soldiers,
mus preventing the Chinese from set
ting them free and compelling them to
work for a living.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-13
Bruges Had a Fine to Pay,

In the old city Of Brugcs, which, like
Client, was in the district, the effort TO
induce the laborors to work for the
Germans was made in a somewhat
different fashion. Toward the end OF
September the German authorities or
dcred the city OF Rruges to Hrovide 400
workmen, in groups of 100, Tor en-
ulnyment ON tho west 'front.' The
burgomaster Of Rruges, Count Wharf,
and his colleagues in the municipal ad-
ministration, replied IN the proud spirit
Of the Old free city, saying that ! was
for the workmcn themselves to decide
whether they would work for the Ger
mans or not, AS for the city fathers,
they would neither provide thn labor
ers nor give their names to the Ger
man authorities, The German kom-
mandant then asked or perhaps or
dered the hurgomaster and the alder
men to appear at his home, Ihey
went. and the kommandant laid down
the law The Germans were masters IN
Rruges he said, and rs masters they
had the right to dictate orders, and
that the orders were not to be dis
cussed but to he oheyed, .
But II was not in the traditions or
RruEes for the municipal authorities
TO take orders from any one, the whole
history OF the proud and lovely old city
had been one long defiance by hurgo-
master and aldermen OF some truru,
lent overload. The hurgomasteN ana
the aldermen persisted in their stout
refusal and tho k|ommandant informed
them that they were dismissed from Of
fice: they were to return to their
houses and remain there considering
themselves under arrest, n the city
| NJ Rruges was to be fined 100, 600 marks
for< each DAYS delay in providing the
| workmen. The kommandant, in the
German municipal way, had q protes-
siondl mayor ready, Lieut., Rogge, q
| German officer, who In time of peace
| discharged the functions Of hurgomas,
Ter of Schwerin, and he was named
hurgomaster Of Bruges. a.
The Germans then demanded th'
lists of the chomeurs, but NJ, Henri
van Vaillic, who was director Of IN
municipal service for. the aid OF th'
unemployed, refused TO give the llst
Srttbout the authorization OF the com
lie national at Brussels. And so h
too was arrested at his home and pu
in prison. whence the Germans tool
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-13
them to work in mines and quarries and
factories
Germans Examine Slaves"

them TO work in mines and quarries n
factories.
Germans Examine Slaves"
The declaration in the rcichstag was
hardly made before the notices were
posted all over Flanders ordering the
men to report. The very next day the
men were sent away-"God knows
where, said the man who brought the
news He anne with the story OF Alost.
There the men capable Of bearing
arms nothing was said there about
Chomeurs-were by procla-
nation OF Thursday, oct. IL. to present
themselves the following day. About
!, 100 men between the ages Of is and
80 were assembled. They were exam
iIcd by the Germans precisely as slaves
would be examined In the slave market,
their muscles pinChed and tested, and
about 400 who appeared physically un-
TIT were eliminated. The remaining
1900 were locked up at AlOSt n a
second examination eliminated about
900 more. The thousand who remained
were imprisoned and the military au-
thOrlties by force compelled the burgo-
master to announce 10 Them that they
need not fear, that they you'd be util-
men were then released n told to
appear on the 10th, bringing certain
clothes and effects.
On the 18th, however, Unsteady Of
the thousand only 400 or 800
appeared or these the married men
were released and the remaining 400
were given a paper to sign. The paper
was In German and the military refused
to translate 1t or explain its contents.
The men, all Of them, refused to sign,
and We're again locked up. What hap
pened after that the man did not know,
but two trnlns fined with young men
went away and tho young men were
singing La Brabanconne" and DE
Leeuw van Nlaanderen," C'The Lion Of
Flanders. -
The paper men were asked to sign
was, no doubt, a contract to aborw which
would invest the transaction with the
Innocent and legal aspect Of Il con-
tract for voluntary employment. The
Germans laid great stress on this con
tract I'm the earlier days Of the press,
they sought by threats, by cuffs and
blows OF gunstoCks, to force the men tu
sign it, and frequently tried hunger
indeed, did starve some Of the men into
signing it-and exhibited the contracts
atterward as proof Of the Belgian will
| ipgpagu 10 uy,rly
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-05-27
GOV. C0RNNEL[
HERE TOMORROW
STATE EXECUTIVE WILL SPEAK
AT BIG RED CROSS RALLY.
AT AUDITORIUM.
Red Cross Drive Progressing as End
Draws Near-Reports To Be
Made Tomorrow.

Governor J. J. Cornwell will he here
tomorrow 10 speak al the big liked
Cross rally TO be staged in the Mar
ket auditorium when the final reports
OF the Red Cross drive will be made.
The state official sent word last SAT
urday night he would be here and
had cancelled another engagement 10
come hero to congratulate Ohio coun-
" on the success it has attained IN
the various patriotic movements
which have been carried on.
Governor Cornwril will be me
principal speaker tomorrow evening
and as yet the program is lncom-
plete. II has been stated there Will
be- parade with every one taking
part. The Boy Scou,s will turn out
in a body as will tho other organlza'
lions.
The program Ho-morrow evening
will be feature! b.; special music oy
Mrs. Elsa Gundling Duca and others.
Reports OF the drive will be read at
this time. Il was decided AT tho last
minute not 10 have rho MONDAY
banquet as originally planned.
The Red Cross concluded to-day but
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-05-27
TEUTON|C BIG PUSH
Continued from First Page.)

been in progress on various sectors
between the Germans and the British
and French. The Smelling by The Ger
man of Field Marshal HaigS positions
east and northeast of AmicnS has been
particularly heavy. gas projccllcS be-.
inG used in great numbers.
The Americans in the Montdidier
sector have carried oul. another of
their silent" raids. leaving their
trenches without artillery support and
overwhelming an enemy trench. Six
Germans were killed and one soldier
was made prisoner by III" Americans
who returned 10 their own line. The
British near BuCQuoy. in similar ad.
venture, captured II Germans and two
machine guns. and in Two, other raids
took fifteen prisoners and machine
gun. In the Aileltr river region the
French also brought in captivcs.
There is still considerable aerial
activity over and behind The battle
line and numerous fights in the air
occur daily.
In the Italian theatre tho Austrians
have cssaycu several rather strong
attacks against the Italians in the
mountain region Of the north, bur ev-
erywherC have met with repulSe.
Along the lower Piavc river and in
/ he Tomato region there have been in.
Iensivr artillery duclS.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-05-27
Allies Overcoming the
Submarine Menace

PARIS. May 26s--As proof that
the allies a.c dly overcoming the
submarine menace. Georges LeygueS,
the minister Of marine. informed the
army and navy war committees OF
The senate yesterday thai Great
Britain and the United States alone
had constructed in April $4,000 tons
more shipping than waH sunk by rle
enemy.
The minister declared also that me
means employed to rid the seas Of
submarines had become increasingly
effective since January and had gwen
decisive results.
As 10 the increasing destruction OF
submarines. which was constant, said
the minister, the figures Tor April
were excellent. showing an increase
over the preceding months. but were
far surpa sSed by the results known
20 have been attained thus far IN
May.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-05-27
RHEUMATISM
RIDICULOUS
IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO SUI
FER ANY LONGER.

"Nruirone Prescription 80" is the
new relief. Ii is absolutely different
it produces results.
No not. singing liniments, no burn
ling plasters. no steam baths. no cleo
,lricity or massage. no spending long
months in the house with loss OF
pay.
"Ncurrone Prescription 90" prompt
'ly relieves the most stubborn ana
long standing case OF Rheumatism
You will feel distinctly the acheS'
pain and stiffness leaving your poor
inflamed. swollen. suffering joints and
muscles. and oh. what relief AFTER
YOUR pain and misery,
10 get a bottle Of "Neutronr Pre-
scription 80" and say goodbye
Rheumatism. il certainly does the
work. SOC and 81 the bottle. Mall
orders filled.
Sold in Wheeling by e. H. Grlest
& CO.. and leading druggists every
where.
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"To Go Through and Win

| ton" This is an index to conditions
in France. =.
In Italy there is extreme need or
cereals and scarcity OF meat, cod.
fish and wheat.
England has met every reduction Ia.
her ration with that same grim deter.
mnation with which she fights at the
front. She has taken from her own
diminished food stores and shared
with Franco. =
If America is to 80 through and win
she must begin 10 share the sacrifices
as well as the victories Of these brave
allies. She must see that they have
their share Of the worlds remaining
food supplies The combined popula.
ton of the allied European countries
is about 143 100000. 1t is the part OF
every man, woman and child here In
America 10 see that in so far as pos:
sible each shall have his share Of the
food supply.
The story Of why they want wheat
has been told so often it needs no re,
telling here. Americas reserve sup-
ply Of wheat was gone by December
and since then We have been sending
Them only what could be saved from
individual consumption. Gradually the
American people have cut down On
consumption until they were able In
the single month Of March. 1918, to,
ship in wheat and its products tha
equivalent of 100000 bushels. This
shows what genuine. patriotism can NC:
complish.
4 still further reduction Is de
mandcd. however, il any wheat at all
shall be left 10 send abroad. Shall we
not willingly and gladly give up all
wheat in our diet for the next ninety
days. il by so doing we can help the
allies, as we'll as our own army at tho
front, 10 so through and win?
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A French woman writing 10 an Am
crican housewife. says:
But. after all. We have but one
thought. II is 10 20 through and WIN
All American housewives are at iaS'
awake 10 this one thought: that this
war is deadly struggle for right ano
liberty. and that every woman IN inc
home. like every man AT IN" front
NUT be ready 10 do her best 10 81
through and win. :.
Further on. the letter reads: You
ask me- 10 tell you what | think we
need thc most. think it is flour
wheat. all cereals in fact. We are
getting shor, Of many things. Every
thing is very expensive. Soap That
bought for about 6h confines (siS
ccnrs) four years ago. costs now near
" four francs eighty cents) Olive
oil has advanced in the same proper
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bigger and better band

K. F. with a bigger and better band
than ever. -,
These two marches have all the old.
time Sousa energy humor and pep.
with even a triHe more spirit. il possible.
Turning our thought naturally to the
Liberty Bell Joe Goodwin and Haisey
X. Mohr have woven song AROUND II
with new note in its appea LIB
erty Rell lis Time TO Ring Again..
A single bell note sounding out hero
and there on an unexpected beat gives
q clever bit Of by play. The number IS
effectively sung by the Peerless Quar-
tet
There's a Service Flag Flying at
Our House" is another song suggestive
Of sacrifice. yet it is full OF HE ana
energy. swinging along at 4 hu't'ins
pace that carries your feet with It. II
!, sung hy the Shannon Four. which as
,ure. most pleasing rendition.
Sweet Little Buttcreup IS sol
der. promise TO come back when the
war i. over. sung by Elizabeth Spencer
and the Shannon Four. II is dainty
little song. ard the diversity Of effect
produced by the singers gives 1t ire,
sistible charm -
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-05-27
CHURCH
STATE COUNCIL TO
MEET ON WEDNESDAY

CHARLES TOWN. W. Va. May D.
The, rurly-tlrst annual council o. the
f,pIscopaI church in the diocese nf West
Virginia meets in Zion church, Charles
Town. on Wednesdays. May ~. and
closes on Sunday night. June ,. The
bishop uf the diurcS"S. the ri. Rev. W.
l.. L;rnvat:. H. D.. will preside at all Df
it's services and sessions. The woman's
auxiliary meets on Thursday morning
Of this week with Mrs. George W. Peter
KIN Of rnrkcrSburg aS its president. At
the afternoon meeting Of the auxiliary
at ; r. m. Miss Louisa DAVIS "f Lees
burg Va. Will speak OH the work Ot
missions. This is ln b" public meet.
ing and'all tn" ladies If all the churches
and community arr, invited 10 b" present,
This meeting IS 10 be held in the chapel
Of tn" Presbyterian church. which has
been kindly Offered for the occasion.
The program IL as follows:
Wednesday.
ln:2U n. m.-.Thc administration Of the
holy communion. Sermon by Rev. Dud-
ley I;ungh"r. l'arkrrShurg.
/ p. m.-Th" sunday school service
Of IN" di"ccs". Rev. W. II. Meyers o:
ticyscr IN charge. Speaker. Rev. L. y.
Galley. u. H.. Philadelphia.
Thursday.
II Il. m.--Mnrning Prayer Sermon By
Rev Guy II. Crook. RavrnSwnod.
\ p. m.-SrrNicc in the interest IF
Diocesan Missions. Speakers - Roy,
j. r. Garter. tiarkshurE. md tho Rev. s.
Roger Tyler. of Huntington.
Friday.
II II. III -. Morning Prayer. Sermon Ivy
Roy. j. ". HmhSnn. Rlu"fi"d.
\ p. m.-Srrvi"r III tn" interest or
General Missions. Speaker - Rev.
Charles T. BcttiChrr. -. D., of New
York.
There Will h. no S"rNic" on Saturday
AS the council guests and visitors will
hn entertained with m automobile
drive and lunrhcnu at .intictan battle
field.
Sunday, June End.
80 a; m.--'rhr Administration Of the
Holy Communion.
II Il. m.--M"rnInE Prayer. Sermon ny
Rev T.. Il. Mitchell. t'atrmunt
5 y. m.--Ev"nInE prayer. Speakers
Bishop GravaIi and Rev. Hugh lrrk-
head. y. H., Baltimore.
TIL" business sessions Of tho council.
will br held in III" mornings and after
Moons Of each day.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-05-27

The "canniness- Of the Scottish peo
pie. and OF the juveniles especially, Is
aptly illustrated in the following In:
cident: -
The other day two boys OF about IL
years of age quarreled and finished up
with blows. -
In the tussle one Of the combatantS
got knocked down. and while still on
the ground he yQueried:
"Nad ye hit a chap when he's
DOOM" .
Ma" CALAMITY responded the vie
tor.
'Ah. weel," quoth the vanquishea
yet cautious youngster, "1'll lie: heE1
till we gang awa'"-E1change 4
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Quiet W eddtng.

Miss Margaret Alexander Iirlnlcin.
daughter At Mr.. and Mrs. J. t. HuInl"in,
OF bridgeport. and Lieutenant Kenneth
-. Jerry. uf Martins Ferry. w"nf. united
III marriage Saturday afternoon ut the
home nf tn" bride. R"N. i. W. Neal. VI
the Bridgeport Presbyterian church.
performing the ceremony. Lieutenant
Perry. previous to his entering IN" SER
vice OF the country. was connected with
the Martins Ferry Times. being the son
nf MIR. and Mrs. j. -. Ferry. while his
bird" lS prominent young lady IF
Rridgcpurl and II member If this years
graduating class If chi" State univcr-
Gil
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-05-27
Green.Graham Nuptlals.

Miss Elizabeth Graham. of WcSi New
York. y. Y. and Mr.. Francis II. Green.
Of Hohnk"n. y. Y. were tho prime Is
in a simple Wedding "f Friday morning
AT 81. Irscph's cathedral. 'rh" ceremony
was performed by Rev. ~ II. MUyc. fol-
lowed by nupllal mass. after which Mr..
and Mrs. Green departed for Washing
ton. tn" groom being rnr"ut" /" one nf
tho eastern training camps. Will" his
bride will take up governmental duties
at the National capital. Mr.. and Mrs.
Green have h"rn connected with the
Elizabeth Day stock company now play
ing at the Victoria theatre. and during
their short stay in Wheeling have mad"
numerous friends who will extend their
fclicItations for II happy welded life.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-05-27
Golden wedding Celebrated.

4 lare.' number "f IN" relatives and
friends If Mr.. md Mrs. y. +. Mckinley
called ut IT." family r"$lI'nc" on South
Eoff street throughout IN" afternoon
and evening hours yesterday Ia extend
congratulations upon their having
reached tn" golden anniversary "f their
welded life. and extending their best
wishes for man; NOR" happy years. Mr.
and Mrs. Mckinley wcr" assisted In re-
crlving by their daughters AMI son. \
buffet Luncheon vas served during the
calling hours.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-05-27
Too Mich for HIN,

Captain 9rlc" Rirnsrathcr ~ MID
RiI1" fam" tells m amusing story % a
soldier who thought he would bake Al
vantage 90 his chum being on sentry
duty 1T tn" barracks gate IN slip ont
after tattoo IN order 70 visit his best
girl.
THAT'S all right said his rhum. hut
NAV he Followed before you -ctnrn. SO 7
bid h"tter give you tho password 70 en-
able Won to grt back into barracks IN
nnv ~nsc"
"RiFht-o:- said Tommy. whats the
word"
"Tdiosyncrasv"
what
"Trdtosyncrev
''I guess I'll stay in barracks for this
evening" snid Tommy.-Thicagn Herald.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-05-27
Catholic League Tonight.

An important meeting OF tho Catholic
Womnns League will be held this rv-
ching at the homo of the League IN
Fifteenth street. when ,hc annual cleo
ton Of Officers Will TAX" place. in ad-
dition To other matters OF Importance to
be considered. Tho entire mcmh" rsh ip
is asked for this session.
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TIL" regular monthly meeting Of tho
81. James Circle Of the Kings Daugh-
lcrs has been post pnncd until one week
from this evening, June =. and will
tako place at the home uf Mrs. George
u. Crook. 81 South Penn street. AS
the annual election will take place at
ed.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-05-27
Cottage Pic.

rmv"r, tn" h"itom Of Il baking dish
with hrt mashed pntat"cS-.add layer
nf r"ld roast h""f. chopped or cut into
small pieces. seasoned "Ith salt ANA
r"pr'r and onion. and n>"lStrn with
SON" "f tn" gravy. Cover with another
lav"r NJ NASH" potatoes. Fax" until
dish ~ heated through AMI potatoes are
bF.wncI on tor.
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SIDE TALKS
DO YOU BELIEVE IN cRIT1c1sM7
BY RUTB CAMERON.

II don't hclr'v" in rriiiciSri.'
; So n worry ,h"uGhfuk woman whose
, commissions | usually respect. declared
; to me tn" other 'lar after hearing two
! sisters ruffl" each others trmP"rS and
! ger themselves all "h.t' up over a ses-
| sion OF mutual criticism. which stared
when one told tho other that Shn ought
; 10 mako her children mind better.
| | could understand perfectly how that
: woman f"lt.
! That l:tl" session "f criticism haf
J developed u lot IT i'll feeling. anil. 20
. all appearances. done no good whatever.
! Md yc; | didn't acr"" with her
: sweeping condemnation OF criticism.
! pNr So.
! think there ar" two distinct kinds
! Of criticism.
! Criticism That Is Simply Made 70 10
! lieve the Mird.
: There's :hr naGginG. fault finding crit
{ iciSm that iS mad" simply - relieve
the critics mind. to assert his sense
; ~ his OWN superiority. to show how
much better h." could run other peoples
! affairs than themselves.
/ Thu. is. alas. tho rnrnmoncst kind Of
, criticism
We Love Theu Too Much to See Them
Miss Happiness.
Eu. there is also = kind Of criticism
which is offered in true spirit Of
! helrfulnesS tn thrs" whom "" love to-
nurh 10 them miss the happiness
"" feel They might got. il they woull
order their livns little differently.
This kind "f criticism is offered only
ar"r much thought much hesitation.
The rrit" ,lors not onJnv making il. he
has no sens" Of impeIlinG rancor-no
feeling o. pleasure in the task.
! Thnts m" kind NJ criticism that
h..Ii"ra in.
To Receive Such Criticism With Rancor
Shows Pettiness.
And when anron" receives that kind
With ranrnr with irritable counter
attacks. ar opposes to II an imprnet rahla
! armor Of s"If-jnstifcation. think 10
! shows ono ~ III" most serious wcnk-
nreses IF character.
fnfnrtunetel;. II ia worry common for
! the critic 70 think h~ Is giving the
second tyne OF criticism. whom no Is
! rrallr giving tho a-st
Vow can one toll
ONLY way--hy being absolutely
honest with oneself.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-05-27
YOUR DUTY To
Be ATTRACTIVE:
Have Pretty Dark Hair.

LA Creole" Hair Dressing is the
original hair color re5torcr. and not a
dye Applying it 10 your hair and
scalp reyivcs tho color glands NJ ma
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that will gradually darxcn all your
gray Or faded hair it this way. Ma
matter how gray. prematurely gray,
faded OF uster!ess your hair might be-
La Creole" Hair Dressing will make
il beautifully dark. soft and lustrous
Easily applied by simply combing or
brushing through the hair. Don't be
misled into buying some cheap prepa.
ration.
IA CREOLE" HAIR DRESSING
for gray or faded hair Sold and rec.
commended by c. II. Griest & Co.'S drug
store. the Original Cut Rate. Wheeling.
W. Va, and Baer's pharmacy. Mail
orders promptly filled upon receipt
regular price. sl.20. Ia Creole"
Hair Dressing is sold on a money
back guarantee.