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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-10-14
MAGAZINE HAS WRITE-UP
LOCAL PHONE MERGER
,aThe TranEmittcr'' Carries 1uu5trated
md Interesting Article OF
Consolidation

-Thn Transmittcr." issued monthly in
tho interest uf the employees Of the
Chesapeake Il Potomac Telephone Com,
pany and associated communicated
systent--carries n lead illustrated storF
of the merging Of the National Tclr-
nhonc Company and the He'll III the
Wheeling district on August . Iast.
Tho largest illustration shows the
new switchboard in the new Boil build
ing hero and tho many operators on the
Job. The wr,"-up covers three pages IN
tho magazine md interestingly l'lIS
how tho merging WAS operated and the
installing Of the up-t"-datr facilities for
handling the large number OF sub
ScrhrrS.
The article also carries with the sew
,-,, other illustrations. n splendid like
n.ss If Miss Matte Miner. district
irnffic SUPERVISOR who has been in the
..rryicr If the Brll company hero since
1854 There is also picture or MISS
I .,rrl,a Srhuttl"r. chief operator OF the
Wheeling exchange.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-10-14
Good Show Coming to
Court if Quarantine Is
Lifted by Thursday

The Unmarried Mother" which opens
y Three days engagement at the Court
theatre, starting Thursday. OCTOBER -,
with daily matinecs FOR ladies only, ana
M onc under IS admitted. is drama
in four acts. which dares to treat IN
an interesting and frank way. with the
subject Of children horn out OF wediocK:
When originally presented. its title ana
the deicacy nf the subject touched upon,
raised quite a storm Of protest from
various quarters. mainly 10y folk who
remembered the unsavory publicity at
tcndant on tho propaganda. as taught
by various lecturers who have come
amongst us 1t is not a moving pic
turc, bur modern drama enacted by
n splendid company. headed by MISS
Mildred Johnson. This attraction will
Nil it's engagement at the Court the last
three days Of this week. providing the
Spanish Influenza order is lifted by
Health Commissioner Williams. Seats
20 on sale tomorrow.
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70 FLU" CASES
REPORTED HERE
ONLY THREE NEW ONES AEFo1TED,
TO DR. n B.. WILLIAMS 1H THE
PAST rWEMTY-FoU1 HOURS. =
Closing Order Has Been 1equestsd for
Ohio Side by Hsa1th Commits
sioner JepSon.

In statement issued to the press
last evening by DR.. u. B. Williams. cit!
health commissioner. there arc now sew
enty-eight cases Of the Spanish i'm
flucnza prevalent in the city. This is
gain Of three in the last twcnty-four
hours. up until o'clock last evening.
and is Il slow increase. Many of theS''
cases arc reported out OF danger. and
some Of them are we'll and out.
Only TWO deaths have been reported
here from the disease. both being In IN"
same family. colored. But one or two
cases arc reported 10 be so critical that
DR.. Williams was doubtful II they
would live through last evening.
Wheeling has been rather fortunate
thus far in the death rate from the
disease. and DR.. Williams is taking all
steps possible to prevent conditions
here that are existing In other cities.
Or. Williams would not venture to give
an opinion when the closing order would
be rescindcd. but If present conditions
and increase in the number OF cases
continue. health officials are looking to-
wards the lifting Of the closing order
at an early date.
As 4 result Of telegram sent to:
Sergeant General Rupart Blue. United
States public health service. Washing
ton. D. g., and DIR. 3. L. Jepson. state
health commissioner. 4 closing order will
be issued today To tho ovcr-thc-rlrcr'
towns. after It had hccn partially lifted
BY the authorities Saturday by the OHIO
health officials.
When Dr. Williams learned that the
closing order was IL br lifted in the
Ohio towns. he Immediately got In tough
with federal and $tntc health officials.
for the opening of the saloons. etc.
meant n large increase in the number
OF cnscs OF the disease here. An order
was issiIcd To the Ohio side towns by
pr: 5. l.. Jcpsnn. state health COM
missioner. which requested them 10 put
tho closing order in force that was is-
sued the latter part Of last week.
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NEW FOOD RULES
FOR ALL EATING
PLACES, OCT. q
STATE FOOD ADMINISTRATOR Is
SUES NEW CONSERVATORY
REGULATIONS.
Appeal IL Urgent to Save-f'ewer Dishes
to Be Served, Is Urged

Economy is tho watchword Of the
food administration In It's appeal to
tho people Of the nation to use their food
sparingly that the boys in France might
no fed and also help our allies out Of
their precarious condition by liberal
shipments Of food to meet their wants.
A set Of rules has been laid out 1or
the hotels, restaurants and all eating
places. and these places are asked to
be economical az well as the aVerae,
housewife.
New Eating Regulations.
The new rules governing hotels. reeta-
urants and public eating places which
have Just been announced by the state
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TO PRESENT PLAY

The St. N,chacl's Dramatic Club Of
Edcyyood. will present thr"r-nct conf
cdv on November nth and 1oth. entitled
Mrs. Briggs Of tho Poultry Ynrd." Mis:'
Alma Fmmcrh. Miss MADELINE Greer. T..
T.. T"psnu AMI John Ligh,"n"r. all VIII"
appeared in former plays. will feature
in this play again. Will" new players
will support the other casts. Most Of
tho older members arc engaged in vari-
nus war activities and their places have
TO hr filled with new talent. The play
wfll be under the supervision of Dlrec-
tor E.. T. Jcpson.
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BYRNE AT THE HELM,

CHARLESTON. W. Va. Oct. 15.-The
Charleston Leader has either changed
hands or changed management. for it is
under a different control. Gerge Byrne
for many years editor OF the Charleston
Gazette and one Of the best known and
most able ncwspapermcn IN West Fir-
GINA. is now In charge Of the editorial
department. The paper has been claim
ing to be neutral but has had Demo-
cratic leanings. The management Of
tho paper is now believed to be in the
hands Of William Jones.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-10-14

Despite tho fact that there wcrc no
religious services in any Of tho Wheel
I'M; churches yesterday on account of the
Spanish Influenza epidemic. II did not
prevent dozens Of persons from attend
ing religious exercises. for many went
to Bridgeport. Martins Ferry and SONIC
even to Bellaire.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-10-14
Go to Bed and Stay Quet-Ta1e
a Laxative-Eat Plenty OF
Nourishing Food-Keep Up
Your Strength-Nature
Is the Cure
ALWAYS CALL A DOCTOR
NO OCCASION FOE PANIC.

Spanish Influenza, which appeared II,
Sp;t,n in May, has all tho appearance "I
grin mr. In rriruH, which has swept over
tho world in numerous rpidemics as faI
hack as history runs. IFippocrates re
frrs 10 nm epidemic in AZ Is. G.. which Is
regarded by many 10 have been ihltu'
cnza. Every century has had us attacks
Rcginmn- with 1891, this country has
had five cpid"mirs, tn" last in lSS9-9g.
There is no occasion for Imnic--inr III,
cn2:l Itself has 4 very low percentage y,
rataIitieS--not over one death out OF
rhr X G. board Of health. The chief
danger lies ia complications arising. ut.
lacking principally. patients In a run
down condiiicn-. th"s" VIII. don't 20 10
hrd soon enough. or these VIII" get up eoo
enrlV
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s05th Ambulance Train. y. +. r.
TOOK OFT pREAprUn soEENEss.

When the kidneys are weakened or
ovcrworked 80 that they fail t" Iil1cr and
throw all Impurities out Of tho blood
tho poison remains in tn" system and
bnckachc. sorrnrss. larncncss ard rhru-
matte pains are likely To develop. Mrs
David Henry. SIS s. Lincoln avenue
Washington. y. j.. writes: Foley Kid
non Pills are doing me much good. both
nv kidneys and tho rhcuulatism. They
tool, ali the dreadful soreness out OF my
Sold erTry-yhcrN
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-10-14
Alleged Murderer Arrested

Rudolph Vuccle was arrested in Bell
miro Saturday on charge nf gambling.
He is stated Up be man wanird IN
Wheeling. for implication in the muir
der of q man on South Main street last
winter. Tho man was kicked To death.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-10-14
EXTERNAL APPLICATIONS.

left you, OF If you arc over 80 or not
strong. stay In bed four days or more
according to tho severity Of tho attack.
EXTERNAL APPLICATIONS
En order 70 stimulate the lining Of tho
Iir passages to throw off the grippe
germs. To aid IN looscning the 7hlcgrn
and keeping the air PASSAGES open; thus
making the breathing easier. Ficks'
VapoRub will be found effective. Hot.
wet towels should be applied over the
threat, chest and back between the
shoulder blades to open the pores. Then
Fapokub should b" rubbed in over the
parts until tn" skin Is red. spread on
ihickly and covered with two thickness
cs Of hit flannel cloths. Leave the
clothing loose around the neck as tho
heat of the body lib"ratoS the inSrcdi-
c1lts in tho form uf yapoTs. These va
medication directly 10 the PARTS affected.
AT tho Same time FHDDRuh Is absorbed
thru and stimulates the skin. attracting
thu. blood To- the surface. and thus aids
in relieving tho congestion within.
HOW TO AVOID THE DISEASE,
Evidence seems to prove that this Is q
germ disease. spread principally by hui
man contact. chiefly through coughing;
sncezing or splitting. So avoid persons
having colds. which means avoiding
crowds common drinking cups. roller
towels. etc. Keep up your bodily
SlTf1lpl1 ny pl'jllS VI - ''N,Sf III NV
open air. and good rood. Above all.
keep free from colds, MS colds irrit:lte
the lining nf tho air passages and rem
der them much better breeding places
for tho germs.
J:se Vick's NapoTlub nj the very first
sign Of cold. For IL head cold m"lt n
little Vapnlsuh In Il spoon and inhal"
tho varn,:.. or hotter still. use VapoRub
i'm 4 hcnZoin steam kettle. If this is not
uyaila bic, use an ordinary tic. Fill
half full Of boiling water. put i'll half n
,hrne;non Of Naprlluh from time to time
Keep tho kettle just SLOWLY boiling and
inI:llr the steam arising.
NOTE. Nirk'S NapoRuh is tho diScov-
cry OF a North Carolina druggist. who
round how Ia combine. III S;llrc form.
Nrnthol and Ca;uphcr. with such volatile
oils ne Eucalyptus. Thyme. rubsts etc.
"a that when ihn SalNr IL applied 10 tho
body heat these ingredients are llherat =
al in the. form Of vaporS.
NapoI.uh is comparatively new m New
York state and New England and few
western states where II Is just now
hcirr introduced. but In other sections
NJ Inc ,country 1t is III" standard home
rcps moro than n million homes
+ !: !: {: !: i; &
IN Nof cold troubles. Over six
Scrc sold last Year. 1t Is
Accommodated for children
, since ii - externally mp
efore can be used rs freely
|hout the slightest harmful
. Rub can Dc had in three
lggists-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-10-14
The 1ntellisencer will gladly

The Intelligencer will gladly
publish free OF charge interest
ing letters from soldier boys in
Europe ard will also b. glad 70
use the pictures aud return them
to their owners where postage IS
enclosed. Give the full name,
address. regiment and any other
item that be OF interest Address
them to tho Editor, The 1ntcui-
Sencer.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-10-14
ND his assailant VAS never epprehend-

and his assailant was never eppreheno-
cd. 1, is thought that he is the man
wanted here and rs soon as the ONO
side authorities are through with hlitN
he will be rrQuistioned by wheeling
authorities Local police have been on
the lookout for him for some time. ne
is stated tn be Il notorious crook OF inc
vicious type.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-10-14

We can render good service at the
table by eating only enough and vast
liz nothing.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-10-14
THE SYMPTOMS.

Grippe. ar influenza. as 1t 3 now
called usually hc.ins with Il chill fol-
lowed by aching. f, W ri%tIrrSs and some
times nausea and dizziness. ana Eennr-
~ r,.-linr az Nrn!inr>s and depression.
T'h,. temperature is from 100 Ia lOf ana
the fever usually hSls from three l"
five days The germs tack lac n'ucu-
Gus membrane. or lining of the air pas
"a scs--nusr throat and bronchial tubes
-thrrr is usually 4 hard cough. "Spcci-
alIy had at night. oftcntimes :, sore
throat OF lunSilitiS. and frequently all
tn. appearances of severe head cold.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-10-14
West Liberty Soldier
Writes from "Over There
Corporal Howard MCCOY Is hahing
Goods With United States
Engineers

Mrs.. George Mccoy OF West Liberty
Ia. received letter from her son.
rornoraI Howard Mccoy. connected with
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-10-14

An abundant harrest--a thankfu
beart-and safe reserves
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THE TREATMENT.

Go 10 bed at the first symptoms. not
only for your own SAX" but to avoid
spreading thr disease TO others-tdke 4
pursatiHc. eat plenty OF nGurishinE food
rnrnain trrccclly quiet and don't worry.
Ouinine aspirin or nnrrr'S Powder. etc.
NAV No administered 10y the physician S
directions to relieve tho aching. Hut
there is no cure or specific Tor inilurn-
Zn--,hn discn.c must run its course. Ma
inr,, herself will throw off the attack
if only you keep up your strength. The
chief danger lies in IN" complications
which may arise. Influcnza 81 weakcns
the bodily resistance that there Is dam
rEr Of pneumonia or bronchitis develop
inr and some times inflammation Of
TIC middle ear or heart affections. For
these rcasons. it Is very important that
the patient remain III bed un III his
strength retunS-stay In bed a. lcas,
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-10-14
SPANISH INFLUENZA. WHAT IT is
and HOW IT SHOULD Be Treated
Nothing New-simply the Old Grip or la Grippe That
Was Epidemic in 899o-only Then 1t Came
From Russia by Way of France and
This Time by Way of Spain

two days or more after the fever has
left you or If you arc over so or not
strong. stay in bed four days or more.
according to the severity Of tho attack.
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of cold troubles. Over six
Ecrc sold last year. 1t Is
Accommodated for chtldren's
since ii ~ externally np-
'efore can he used rs freely
Ihout the slightest harmful
'Rub can be had in three
lggista
The Colfax chronicle., 1918-05-25
Thrift and Economy Urged.

1 -
The Council of National De-
fense and the Advisory Commits
sion of the Council believe that
a concerted effort for economy
by the people of the Nation will
not only go far toward paying
Americas expense in the war.
but will also reduce consumption
of raw and manufactured materi-
ais essential to the conduct of the
war.
The Council urges all to refrain
from unnecessary expenditures
of every kind. and to bear con-
stantly in mind that only one
thing is now Of real Importance,
and that is the winning of the
war.
The Nations resources in man
power, money, transportation,
food stuffs, raw materials and
fuel, have already been subject
cd to heavy strain, and it is the
clear duty OF every citizen to
guard against increasing this
strain by a single wastefui act.
1t is most creditabie for every
one man and woman, boy or girl
to be economical in dress, food
and manner of living. Every
evidence of helpful self-deniai
on the part of all in time like
this is most commendable.
This war is more than a con-
fiict between armies; it is a con-
test in which every man. woman
and child can and should render
real ssistance. Thrift and
economy are not a patriotic
privilege, they are a duty.
COUNCIL OF NATIONAL DEFENSE,
Secretary Of War, Chmn.,
Secretary of the Navy,
Secretary of the Interior,
Secretary of Agriculture,
Secretary of Commerce,
Secretary of Labor.
ADVISORY COMMISSION OF COUN-
Gil OF NATIONAL DEFENSE,
Daniel Willard, Chairman,
Howard E. Coffin, |
Julius Rosenwald,
Bernard M. Baruch,
DR.. Hollis Godfrey,
Samuel Gompers,
DR.. Franklin Martin.
The Colfax chronicle., 1918-05-25

IAAER-Jus, as We are going to press
Friday afternoon, Mr.. A. A. Dean,
chairnan of the Grant pari4h board OF
supervisors, informs us that Governor
Pleasant has telephoned him that Le
VII cali d special election immediately
to fiji the Harper vacancy in the Lou
isilna senate.
Tie Governor also stated to Mr. Dean
that he would call special session of
the legislature immcd ately ON the cleo
tion of Mr.. Harper's successor, for I'll,
special purpose of ratiiying tie ma
tionsl prohibition am. ndmt Mt.
Our time is limited and We have n.
time to consider probable candidate,
for the petition OF Senator from this
district, but if Judge George Wear
viii become cand,dats, we ieei sure
that Grant, W.nn and Caldwell will
center on him as the logical man and
thus avoid contest for The position.
The Colfax chronicle., 1918-05-25
The Submarine Danger Decreasing

|
Washington, May Ii. An
nouncement from Paris that in
the last three months more SUBJ
marines have been sunk than
have been built bears out recent
unofficial statements here on the
submarine situation. 1t has been
no secret that officials here have
felt more encouraged within the
Hast few months than at any
time since the restricted subma-
rine campaign began.
Merchant ship construction by
the allies and the United States
has passed real danger point
and ships are launched faster
than they are sunk. Officials
pointed to this fact today as
proof of the wisdom of the Amer
icaR policy of building an enor-
nous merchant fleet.
AS the supply of submersibles
begins to diminish the biggest
part of the shipping problem of
the allies begins to vanish. Aside
from the general effect of a de-
crease in the number of subma-
rines, officials look for it to have
a decided effect on German
morale. Every submarine sent to-
the bottom carries with it a.
trained crew which it becomes
increasingly harder to replace.
The most conclusive evidence
we have seen of the failure of
the enemy's submarine cam
paign is the huge American ar
my in France and the hundreds
of thousands of tons of stores
brought across the Atlantic" !"
said James Wilson, chairman of|
the American labor delegation
when interviewed on his return
to England from a visit to|
France and the American army. |
The Colfax chronicle., 1918-05-25
What Every Farm Home Of Comforta-
bic Means Should P0sscss.

What Every Farm Home of Comforta.
bic Means Should Possess.
/ l. A keen interest in making brains
and machinery perform the ply
sical labor of the household.
2. A good water system that works
when needed.
3. A good lighting system that
works when needed. :.
4. A good heating system that
works when needed.
s. Cold storage.
s. Sewing machine.
Z. Modern laundry conveniences.
8. Fireless cooker.
3. Good range
10. Oil stove.
IL. Plenty of fuel.
IL. Warm comfortable floors.
lS Convenient kitchen.
H. Plenty. of good cooking utensils.
Is. Plenty Of shelf and closet room.
Is. Canning outfit.
II. Windows that raise and lower
easily.
Is. Screens.
10. Comfortable beds.
20. Pretty but simple furniture and
furnishings.
2l. A good garden.
22 Flowers and flower garden.
The Colfax chronicle., 1918-05-25
Louisiana Early Irish Potato Cron.

The area of the early Irish potato
crop in Louisiana for 1918 is estimated
on April Is, 1918, to be 3.,0l5 acres,
as compared with PITTS acres in 1871,
an increase of l6, 800 acres, or about ~
per cent. A forecast, based on the
condition of the crop On April Is, indi-
Gates maximum production of 8, ,O04,
lo6 bushels, as compared with total
production of LAB, ,045 bushels in 1917.
The Colfax chronicle., 1918-05-25

Washington, May 21. = The
American army in France will be
augmented by 10000 through
the registration on June 5, of all
young men who have attained
the age Of q since the first reg
istration just a year previous.
This Was the estimate submit
ted today by Provost Marshal
General Crowder. He bases the
fact that about 10. 600, 600 men
between the ages Of 81 and 81
registered last year. The figures
in his Office show that slightly
more than ten per cent of these
were twenty one at that time.
On this basis the registration
this year would be about one
tenth of last years figure, or L.
600, 1000. Of these the provost
marshal general estimates. three
forths would be available for
service.
The local boards will sit be-
tween the hours of z a. m. and 8 /
p. m. on June S, when all men
born between June 5, 1896, and
June 5, 1897, must register.
The Colfax chronicle., 1918-05-25
Proclamation by the President.

Whereas it has always been the
reverent habit of the people OF
United States to turn in humble
appeal to Almighty God for His
guidance in the affairs of their
common life;
Now, therefore. l, Woodrow
Wilson, President of the United
States of America, do here by
proclaim Thursday, the thirtierh
day of May, a day already
freighted with sacred and stimu-
lating memories, a day of public
Humiliation, prayer and fasting,
and do exhort my fellow citi-
zens of allfaiths and creeds to
assemble on that day in their
several places of worship and
there. as well as in their homes,
to pray to Almighty God that He
may forgive our sins and short
comings as a people and purity
our hearts to see love and truth
to accept and defend all things
that are just and right, and to
purpose only those righteous acts
and judgments which are in con-
formity with His will; beseeching
Him tnat He will give victory to
our armies as they fight for free
dom. wisdom to those who take
counsel on Our behalf in these
days of dark struggle and per-
plexity, and steadfastness to our
people to make sacifice to the ut
most in support of what is just
and true. bringing US at last the
peace in which mems hearts can
be at rest because it is founded
upon mercy, justice and good
will.
In witness whereof / have
hercunto set my hand and caused
the seal of the United States to
be affixed.
WOODROW WILSON.
The Colfax chronicle., 1918-05-25

Mrs. Peasley's young hopeful had
carried off the primary prize, and the
other mothers We're crowding around
to congratulate her with the best
grace they could summon. "But don't
let it make him conceited, DEAR" ad-
monished one experienced parent
'Oh. no, indeed" fiuttered Mrs. Peas
ley. Il always tell him it's not be-
cause he's so bright that he wins, but
because the other children are 80 dull. .
The Colfax chronicle., 1918-05-25

Thrift Stamps are not postage stamps but they will carry
message from America to the Kaiser
The Colfax chronicle., 1918-05-25
Ninety THOUSAND Soldiers Sent to Eu-
rope in fen Days.

Washington, May %. Ninety thou
sand American soldiers were trans
ported to Europe during the first ten
days of May, Representative Caldwell
OF New York announced on the floor
OF the house this afternoon. Mr. Caid-
well said the American armynow num-
bers 2,03S. 227 according to figures sup
piled today by the war department.
The Colfax chronicle., 1918-05-25
DeSoto Raises Red Cross Quota Before
Drive Gets Under Way.

OriSe ueLs Under Way.
Mansfield, May 21. When the
gong was sounded Monday morn
ing for the opening of the Red
Cross drive in DeSoto parish,
Chairman John NJ. Murphy, who
had entire charge of the matter,
arose and stated that the sum of
$14, 3A.8 IS had already been SUBJ
scribed. As the quota for De
Soto parish was only S1S. 866, the
several committees had gone over
the top with a margin of $5f6. IS
to spare. As this looked like
they had won the race before the
starter had given the signal to
90, those who did not know the
true condition of things were
taken by surprise. but decided
that they would do a little work
anyway. and about 50, 600 more
il in sight. The money was sent
to headquarters BY wire and the
entire DeSoto quota was in bank
drawing interest before the drive
wae : minute aid