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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-01-17

Tn" Crafts of the ohio Valley General
hospital met at the hvm" OF Mrs. j. Is.
l;au,n yesterday afternoon At WU"diawn
and completed the arrangements for tho
hridgc-t"a which they Will hold al tho
Hotel Windsor on Thursday Afternoon
February :. which will bn ono OF tho
most looked forward to prc-Lrnten
events. Tins energetic group OF ladies
have just recently given check to the
nu<ri;ul for tho amount Of 5000. and
greatly desire 10 raise a guodly sum
fru;n tho tea. which Will be the means
for carrying on their work for the hos
p!tal.
The following ladies have been ap-
pointed 10 have tho affair In Charge:
Mrs. Il. Garth f1earnc and Mrs. Price
Whitaker will have charge OF the tables,
and all reservations will he received by
them Mrs. G. A. Walden and Mrs. y. "a
Cecil tho refreshments and Mrs Arch
| Alofrat and Mrs. L. w. llitchman Will
! pres ide at the tea table Mrs. ]. i. h.
! Sweeney will receive tho. guests. The
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are. and as near as we can learn the first hell the Bible tells Us anything about was also man made. Jeremiah vital. "And they have built the high places of Tophet, which is in the val ley of the Son of Hinnom to burn their sons and daughters in the fire; which I commanded them not, neither came it into my heart" Now we are told that Hell-literally-the Geherma or Gehenna of fire, The Ravine of Hinnom'' also called "Topheth' e Kings xxiii-10) 'Qsai. xxX.-33) is de- scribed in Joshua xviii-16, as on the south side of Mount Zion. Its total length is mile and a half. It is a deep retired glen shut in by rugged cliffs with bleak mountain sidessrising Jver all. It became notorious in the time of Ahaz and Mana sseh as the scenes of barbarious rites of Molech and Chemosh when idolatrous inhabi- tants of Jerusalem cast their sons and daughters into the red-hot arms of monster idol of brass, placed at the opening of the ravine. e Kings, xvi 3 e Chron. xxviii3) To put an end to these abominations the place was polluted by Josiah who spread over it human bones and other cor ruptions c Kings xxiii-10, 13, 14) from which time it seems to have be- come the common cesspoo1 of the city. These inhuman rites and subsequent ceremonial defilement caused the later Jews to regard it with horror and de- 1 testation, and they applied the name given to the valley to the place of l torment.
 A DREAMER.
 Eagleville, Conn.,, May ?, 1918.
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GET AT THE FACTS,

While it is realized that all our energies should be devoted at this time to the winning of the war, it cannot be overlooked that there is a sitUa- tion in regard to the production of aircraft which cannot be overlooked There are we'll based hopes that the unsatisfactory conditions of the past have to a large extent been overcome. At the same time it is claimed that there are conditions surrounding the airplane programme up to now which ought not to be allowed to pass with out getting to the bottom of them. There is no question but what a lot of valuable time has been lost under the methods which have been pursued up to this time. and with the loss of time there has also been a big loss in money.
 It is certainly to -be-expected when the people are putting forth their funds in the form of taxation CT con- tribution to loans that the best use will be made of the money obtained. Thus the people are entitled to know vhetheN thege has been a squandering of their money without adequate re- suits and whether there are those who have been putting such money into their own pockets because of the way they have been doing business.
 If the charges which are being made regarding this branch of the produc- tion service of the country are going to be allowed to drop because changes have been made it gives the people little satisfaction. They should be properly informed of the facts and those charged with the responsibility in connection with such work should be made to understand that respon- sibility must be assumed. If an in vestigation is necessary to thoroughly impress this fact let us have it. and if the charges are unjust that like wise should be established.
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CASUALTY LIST ADDRESSES.

The decision which has been reach ed that the addresses of soldiers will be included in the casualty lists again means that the strong opposition which has been manifested to the change which shut them off has brought results, and the decision can not be looked upon otherwise than as l wise one.
 It was because of the desire to keep information which would be beneficial away from the enemy that the plan of publishing the addresses was aban- toned. It was figured that if it was stated where the men in the casualty ist were from it would be possible for he enemy to tell what kind of troops they were facing and what the results of their attacks were. Such might nave been true if it was a fact that he lists were published in such a way hat information could be gained. but he daily casualty list does not indi- ate whether the men mentioned were Silled, wounded or gassed or where hey had been taking part in the lighting. Such being he case the in- NA4AAIAN4l WHICH lllS 6IlHInY COulQ get vas bound to be decidedly meager We were denying information to the people at home and causing no little lnwarranted distress in many homes because of similarity of names There are bound to be many of the anne name from different states and wen though direct information by telegram is being sent to the families 'f the men in the casualty list it is impossible to overcome the uncertainty md worry which exists in the mind. If others with sons, brothers and hus. ,ands of the same name.
 When it is realized that the yer, information which it was feared woulf 'e given to the enemy by the givins If the addresses is being prevented b, he method of giving out the lists anC hat the information can be obtained much more quickly and direct iron risoners, the withholding of the ad tresses cannot be regarded otherwis han unjust.
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INCREASED GAS RATES,

There can be no cause for surprise in the fact that the gas and electrical commissioners have announced an in crease in the gas rates commencing the first of June. and we doubt if there was. provided the proper thought was given to the situation.
 It is to be realized that the cost of doing business at this plant has ad- vanced the same as in other lines. It is thoroughly understood that coal has more than doubled and that does not tell the whole story for it is not pos sible to secure all the high grade gas coal that is desired but coal of a poorer quality is made necessary if any is going to be obtained and that means that while the consumption is increased because of the quality,a the expense is likewise boosted for more of the poorer grade of coal has to be used to produce thc sama amount of gas which woul5 be obtained from th4 high grade gas coal
 Much the same situation is faced in the making of water gas because of the advance in the price of the oil used. while the question of labor also has to be taken into considera ton.
 With, q gas plant t is no different than 1t is with 8 manufacturing es- tablishment- c railroad system or any other line of business affected by war conditions, the increased operating expenses make it impossible to make ends meet without an increase in the price of the output. What is being done here is also being done in other places and when such increases . are kept within the bounds of reason there can be no justified complaint.
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THE WHEAT OUTLOOK.

Everything points to the fact that here is going to be sufficient wheat meet all requirements following the larvesting of the crops this year. This vas indicated by the estimates of the department of agriculture but it is likewise the belief of Food Adminis- rator Hoover after carefully studying he situation. Indications now are hat the wheat crop will not fall far hort of billion bushels and eer- ainiy that is what the country needs sot only for domestic requirements ut to meet the demands which are to e anticipated in looking out for our Dldiers abroad, our allies and tke neu- ra1 nations which depend upon us.
 Such an outlook is certainly most
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gratifying. It is in keeping with the object for which the nation has been working and it is to be Z sincerely hoped that if there is any flaw in the estimate it will be on the side of under rather than over estimation, even if it is a fact that the indica- tions point to large productions in other wheat growing countries.
 But with such prospects ahead it is impossible to overlook the fact that this large production if it is secured will to a large extent be due to the manner in which the wheat growing sections have recognized the service which is required of them and re- sponded to the appeal in spite of the fact that substitutes are bringing a much higher price in the market. It is certainly part in the great war game which means much to the na- tion, and decidedly important re- sponse to patriotic duty.
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THIRD LIBERTY LOAN
IT'S YOUR WAR WOMAN
By Dorothy Dix

By Dorothy Dix
 Women must see to it that there is never another war to lay waste to the world and drench it with womens tears, and this can only be accom- plishd by our winning this war.
 And to do that we must have money. So, let every woman who has some loved one at the front buy Liberty bond. Let every woman who has a hearthstone that she would keep safe buy a Liberty bond. Let every wo man who has a babe that she loves, or a young daughter whose purity she would guard. buy a Liberty bond.
 Let every woman who has a particle of sympathy in her soul for the for lorn women and children of Belgium and France buy a Liberty bond. Let every woman who believes in justice, and freedom, and right buy a Liberty bond Let every woman who hates war and 'craves for peace buy a Lib erty bond.
 The trip that you had planned, the new frocl you were going to get. how pitifully small is the sacrifice of these for the sake of those who are
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ON rHE RIGHT TRACK.

Right in accord with existing needs is the action which has been taken by the shipping board in authorizing the construction of 50 wooden barges of $500 tons each for use in the coast wise coal carrying trade. Vessels of this character together with ocean going tugs were last year withdrawn for other service with the result that there was a serious crippling of the New England coal supply last winter, since the usual means of transporting the fuel was curtailed and the rail- roads were expected to accomplish the impossible.
 It is most unfortunate, however. that this move to get these barges was not started months ago and that the new railroad equipment which the director general of the railroads has just ordered was not sought at an earlier date that such means of inn proving transportation needs might be contributing to the relief of conditions al this time. There should even now he no further loss of time in author izing more barges for use on the ca nal through the state of New York, for even though much valuable time has been lost in making such provis- ion the earlier the start is made the quicker the results are going to be obtained.
 ether it is added facilities for
 handling Of coal or new railroad equipment for the moving of all kinds of freight there can be no question as to the crying need of them.H and the indications to the effect that they are getting attention, even though it is late, are certainly gratifying. Let us hope it will mean the early replacing of disorder with order.
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"LIBERTY THEATRES Have Been Built in All National Guard
 and National Army Camps
 in America. "Smileage Books" issued by Federal Military Entertainment Council, pro- vide free admission to these theatres. Send one to YOUR soldier or to
 ANY soldier
 Price Sl. For sale at the following places: The Porteous & Mitchell Go. The Reid & Hughes Co. (Boston Store).
 Rathbone's Drug Store. RickeF's Drug Store. The Lee & Osgood Go. The Wauregan Hotel Office. Mara & Eggleton. George Madden Cigar store). Englers Pharmacy. K. of c. Rooms. Ring & Sisk, Druggists. The Y. NJ. c. A. Office. H. NJ. Lerou. J. c. Macpherson.
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Man.nade BeIls.

MT Editor: I am trusting you will deem this of sufficient interest to the readers of your paper to give it space At war rally April 2S in the NJ. E. church at Gur1eyville. Conn, one of the speakers referred to the condi- tions that our boys meet with in the trenches "over there" as being a yeri- table hell. Another speaker had more to say about hell and said the hell lover there" was man made. Prof
 said. "Yes. made by Germany ? Not being much of a Bible student we have to take the word of those who
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CONCERT

At SLATER HALL, MAY 9th, 1918 for the benefit of the RED CROSS
 under the auspices of The Norwich Music Association Selections by the Women's Chorus with Vocal Solos and Interpretstive Dancing.
 Tickets 50 cents On sale at Cranston's and by members Doors open at 7.30 p. m.
 Concert at p. n.
 No Reserved Seats
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Prohibition,

MT. Editor: Can anyone tell me why 1t is that so many persons, especially men, when they are approached on the subject of intemperance will change the subject to food. They ar que that an overindulgence of food brings more injury to the human sys tenn than whiskey, beer, or tobacco
 Has anyone ever heard of a man or woman becoming demoralized from too great quantity of food taken into their stomach, although I admit it is rather uncomfortable and distressing? :? 1 have never known the heart to grow sad. the feet to become bare, nor the
 rent to be left unpaid because of any stomach made too full from food. Per
 haps those who argue in the above
 manner cannot we'll do 50 since the foodstuff- has taken such a jump. I believe any man who will argue in this way Gin or out of the church) likes and indulges in these intoxi- cants, not in a saloon whefe others can see him. but in his own home and in secret. and is bigger hypocrite
 than any other who can be found in any church. If man commits a crime his liberty is taken from him. Then let the man who becomes debauched through the accursed rum traffic be 1 treated likewise. or I should say, the saloonist, who is the cause of his l downfall.
 Prohibition has never yet taken
 away the liberty of any man but in- i stead has given to him his freedom, | his self respect, and through prohibi- l tion,- home and loved ones have been
 returned to him. Is this taking away 1 q mans liberty?
 Respectfully,
 MRS. F. J. W. 1 Norwich, Conn. May 3. 1918.
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sacrificing their lives to protect -&ks~ and yours.
 Buy all the Liberty bonds you can, and then go in debt for some more, so shall you prove yourself a worthy daughter of Uncle Sam.
 This is a time when money talks and tells the kind of a patriot you are.
 The woman who hasn't bunch of Liberty bonds if she's rich, or who isn't paying on a Liberty bond if she's poor, is a traitor to her country and should hang her head in shame every time she passes a man in khaki or feels the fold of the redj white and blue floating ovef her unworthy head.
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The advice about putting out the coal fires is all right. but there are not few who have been forced to this action without the advice be- cause the fuel could not be obtained.
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The many communities which have subscribed for bonds far beyond their quotas and especially the example of Hartford, which has doubled it's al lotment. ought to have some effect upon those which are still far be- hind.
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The decoration which Americans at home should prize these days is third Liberty loan button.
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The hymn, keep the Home Fires Burning" can hardly be said to be in favor with the fuel commission just at the present time. unless wood is
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Leon Trotzky says that Russia must raise an army to protect it from Ja- pan. The greatest menace of that country and the whole world today is Germany and its allies.
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The new health officer of New York declared that Mayor Hytan is "mis- understood" It seems more likely that the mayor is having trouble un- derstanding himself.
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There was never any doubt about what Norwich would go over the top, the only question has been how far over.
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There are rumors of a coffee fam inc. That is indeed serious with the supply of beans short and leather hard to get.
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The man on the corner says: What humanity needs right now is a faith that will move loafers.
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American troops look good to me in France because by all the rules of friendship and gratitude they belong there. We have long been admonished ito be more prompt to go to a friend in diversity than in prosperity" and we are well fulfilling the requirements of true friendship. America is very much indebted to France for it's in dependence from tyranny. When our forebears were fighting for freedom France not only sent over 45,000 men, but expended for our cause two hundred and fifty million. francs and never has asked for a repayment; and what claim this with interest would be today Our own gratitude and safe ty have required US to more than pay it in men and millions. and America was not found wanting when the oc- casion arose. We are on French soil with double purpose-to honor debt and to establish the sovereignty of man"
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EDITORIAL NOTES,

If you haven't secured your third Liberty loan bond, don't forget that this is the last day.
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Emperor Charles has gone to see the kaiser. Can it be possible that he has been writing more letters which need an explanation?
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Even if the promises of an enor- nous wheat crop are fulfilled, the yield will be none too large.
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] A visit from French Refuaees.

MT. Editor: I am enclosing a letter written by Miss Elizabeth Gilman of Baltimore for the Baltimore Evening News, which I think will be of in terest to your readers. Miss Gilman has been engaged for several months in the work of the Y. M. c. A. for non- commissioned men in the Hotel Pavilion, Paris, and this letter tells of some recent experiences there.
 Louisa G. Lane.
 Norwich, May 2, 1918.
 The enclosure follows:
 This past week has made one realize what the war has meant to France for the past four years more than any : thing else The great offensive hav- ing begun about a week ago, and the so- -calledbombardm of Paris and the air raids at the same time, made one feel that even in Paris one could have a little part in the great conflict.
 At the Hotel du Pavilion one gets daily news from the front, from the re- turning men, and one sees how difficult it is to receive a true account from any one eye witness. One boy brings us
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The plan of the president to place dozen sheep on the White House lawn will provide congress with an- other change to go wool gathering.
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There are at present in the pro vinces of Smolensk Vftebsh, and Mo- hileff more than 250Q0O war refugees. who gathered there from the annexed provinces The Russian Government has informed Berlin that it proposes to open the frontiers for these refuge es until their definite fate has been settled.
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glory in it. The pen of a writer in the trenches describes war as being "hideous" which stands only second to Gen. Sherman's one word description of war-"hell" The glory of war is not in carnage and loot but in the wonderful spirit of manhood dis played in the face of peril and death. There is no glory in manifestations of madness, for that springs from calm ness and fearlessness under fire by which men achieve what seems to be the impossible It is something which cannot be taught to men and which belongs to no class. but is brought out by conditions which are indescribable and command the greatest quality of the human soul. It is not the man who directs, but the man who per forms, who seems to be miraculousjy forefended, who awes the enemy and strengthens the faith of men in God. The acts of man which transcend be-
 lief are the glory of fields of deadly strife.
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No man can truly cultivate the backyard without educating himself Very few men really ever become fully acquainted with their backyard They do not even know whether it is sznf- tary or unsanitary, to say nothing of knowing it's capacity for producing garden truck. No book or newspaper can tell one what the backyard may be made to produce in fruit or truck, or flowers. Ore must know what will grow in the sunny, the semi shady and the shady parts of the yard I have read the directions how to run a backyard garden, and they usually advise the purchase of seed enough to plant an acre, only treat of plant food in. general way, seldom consider the lay of the land or it's environment I have gardened for pleasure and health
 for two decades and do not feel sure l am fully acquainted with the back yard yet. The backyard will tell every one what it can do if the plants are suited to it and the gardener properly feeds and protects them from their enemies. There are few schools of ex- | perience that can excel the backyard
 for tests and surprises for the amateur 1 in the good old summer time Get to work
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The new light we are coming into under the stress and duress of war is that the rationing of the people may prove to be real and last ing blessing. We are already being told that there is a general improve ment in health among the people and that the services of physicians are growing less and less in demand. An English doctor is of the opinion that the absence of Bath buns, choco- lates and other horrors" indulged in by the ladies before. the war have gone forever, and sugarless tea and this enforced abstinence from many sweet indulgences will prove of benefit to the present and future generations. English childhood is no longer per- mitted to make itself sick with sweets; but must by self-denial keep itself lean. How much the diet has directly to do with the veal or woe of the people is just now being learned as never before. Compulsory self-re= straint- is not likely to become very popular. but fewer people in future are less liable in conseqdence of it, to be digging their graves with their teeth.
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When James Payn the novelist said once in the hearing of Henry Irving, that one person in every five hundred is an undiscovered murderer, which means at that any person may at least have one among his acquain- tances, it was regarded as a wild and wooly statement; but in the light of present world wide conditions it seems to be more within the realm of possibility. We have no means of accurately measuring what kind of savage each is harboring. The atro- cities of the Huns leave no doubt that able men can excel the savages in ruthlessness and find what they con- slider a defence for it within their conceptions of religion and a holy manifestation of vengeance. There is not such trouble as this with any re- ligions which possesses man, but it is a natural outcome of the trend of religion which men possess and use to prompt men to evil deeds. Rowland Hill gave notice he would give noth- ing for that mans religion whose very
 dog and cat are not the better for it.
 True religion never leads to the souls debasement
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