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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-10-24
RIPPING RHYMES
BY WALT MASON.
MAIDENS PAIR.

In old time books the damsels
swooncd whcnecer they had occa-
sion: and when with loving knights
they spccncd. il was with shy eva
sion They were such coy and mod
est things. as hoar romance dis
closes, that II you spoke Of wedding
rings they'd blush to beat the roses.
They laughed in their virgin
bowers. embroid"ring. crochcting.
or spent the long and luscious
hours the spinet softly playing.
They all were known as females"
then. the maid and wife and wildly:
and when girls looked on bearded
men. it made them pale and giddy.
But times have changed: no more
We greet the girls Of Scott and
Cooper; but IN the modern tale we
meet the woman known as super"
She doesn't care a piCayune for dill
elmer or needle: you couldn't coax
this girl TO swoon. no odds how
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-10-24

Stomach acidity causes indigestion.
Food sourinG. gas, DISTRESS Wonder
what upset your stomach" Well. don't
bother. The moment you cat n tablet
or two OF Papcs Diapcpsin all the
Jumps Of Indigestion pain. tn" sourness,
heartburn and helching OF gases. due TO
acidity. vanish-truly wonderful!
Millions of people know that it is
needless to be bothered with ind Scstion.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-10-24

fore the peace treaty was negotiated
and signed. but the reservations can be
accepted without In the slightest de-
gree, affecting the efficiency of the
League Of Nations as working body.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-10-24

OF all tina industrial nations Of the
world Germany is the only one today
working 100 percent. German efficiency
in tn" industrial war may he quite as
dangerous rs it was In the military
ENTERPRISES.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-10-24
q INDIGESTION e
"PaPes DaPepsin' is the quickest surest relief for
Sour, Acid, Classy Stomach-Disuess vanishesl


dyspepsia or a dsordered stomach. A
few tablets Of Pape's Diapepsin neutral
ize acldity and give relief at once-no
waiting. Buy box of Pape's Diapepsin
now. Don't stay miserable! Try to
regulate your stomach so you can eat
favorite foods without causing distress.
The cost is so little. The benefits so
great. You. too, will be a Diapepsin
enthusiast afterwards.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-10-24

r;"rurn opera is ono of the things
which We are we'll able to get along
without. and apparently New York in
tends Ia get along without.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-10-24

Or. Thomas r. Downing has organized
his fuul -minut" orators for the Greater
Wheeling campaign. We count the
NIturN won.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-10-24

When "" l"rin 10 r"palc some OF
r\,a,I'InE INTO the ruins nf romreii.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-10-24

Why moi all strike for four hour
,l.,y and a thr""-day week
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-10-24

much you wheedle. To her the old
time arts seem vain, and old tradi-
tons phonsy; she goes up in a mon
oDlane, or rides q bucblng pony.
She's struck our fiction with rush.
and when a yarn is finished. II is
the bearded men who blush and
hide their heads diminished.
know lit's treason. II not rot. but.
tired OF women super" / long for
blushing bellies OF Scott, and swoon-
ing girls of Cooper.
Copyright by George Matthew Adams.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-10-24

The way not to r"duc" the cost Of
living Is /" loaf on your job.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-10-24

To-morrow-Don't miss Tungsten
Carhoy" tho tale OF a man with right
eouSly twisted neck.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-10-24

greatest coloratura soprano, and she has
got so in the habit OF giving farewell
year after year that 1t
has influenced even her social life"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-10-24

Buy WAR SAVINGS STAMPS
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-10-24

The public representatives Of thu
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-01-26
Ansley Offers
Special Events
For This Week

We call special attention to our
page advertisement on last page of
this issue. Scattered throughout the
paper are small items of interest to
the thrifty housewife and buyer.
SHEETING is a staple. something
you must have, and yet the price con-
cession in Sheeting is in accord with
all other cuts in our entire stock.
We have been unable, up to this
time, to place our immense stock Of
silks on display, but MONDAY AND
TUESDAY are special Silk Days. Do
not fail to take advantage of this sale
opportunity
Laces at sc and 10c represent a sac
rifice on our part, but our patrons de-
serve these savings and we want
them to profit at our expense.
When you can buy the QUALITY
of ANSLEY'S MERCHANDISE at a
figure as low as it is NOW possible
to do, you are fortunate indeed.
This 50th Anniversary Sale is an
event in our history; it is an evidence
of our desire to SHARE our good for
tune with our patrons and friends. II
is an expression of our THANKS tc
you who have made our success pos
sible.-CHAS. L. ANSLEY.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-01-26
HOLLAND FOLK
DIVIDED ABOUT
FORMER KAISER

ANIERONGEN Correspondence OF
the Associated Press)-Opinion as to
what should be done with William
Hohenzollern, formerly German en-
peror, is very much divided in Hol-
land, even in the extreme southeast
ern corner of the Province of Utrecht,
where is situated the castle of Anne
abode. Here the rural population
cOntentedly lives under the rule of the
gentry who have owned the land
around for generations. An opportu-
nifty to observe the division of senti-
ment was afforded the Associated
Press correspondent when he sought
lodgings for the night in small viii
lage hotel. Seated about the Office
were half a dozen villagers.
After the stranger had been eyed
awhile with the futive suspicion of
Tic IuSILC LOW dI Us Tic IOH uoLldu, lain
drifted back to its former channel
Hohenzollern.
What do people hereabouts think
of him." the correspondent asked.
Think of him? He should be
clapped into jail, and hanged" raped
a sharpe faced man fiercely. That 9
what 1 think of him"
Nay, neighbor," expostulated fat
complacent man, who looked like a
prosperous cattle dealer oozing with
war profits. she don't deserve all
that, surely"
WHAT" calculated the first man.
"A Teller who had millions of people
killed in them battle
What 1 say is" broke in the gen
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-01-26

tleman, he always gave thanks to
the Almighty. He always praised
God You can see it in the papers
And that's a fit and proper thing to
do. There are many worse than he,
and it wasn't his fault alone that all
them people were killed. What do you
say, landlord"
AYE. that may be true" said the
landlord automatically He had his
faults, I daresay. But I do say It's
a sad come-down for a gentleman in
his position!" And he shook his gray
head
'%Pshaw!" said the sharp-faced man.
You bet he lacks for nothing. He
lives on the fat O. the land He gets all
he wants, and more. Currant bread
he gets every day, and jam and tea.
Folks like that never lack for moth
ing, eh?"
The village carpenter thus address,
ed cast a disappearing look over the
assembly. Il don't hold with royalty
and SUCH" he growled slowly through
his teeth, which gripped his pipe like
a wise. There's old Paul Kruger. I
never could abide him. When he came
to Utrecht l was working at the hotel
where he was staying. And twice ev-
cry day, every day, he had hot pud-
dingt Now I call that sinful; it's
scandalous It oughn't be allowed"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-01-26
HuW1S This +?

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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-01-26

quently under shell fire during the
entire offensive. The best answer to
the question, however, is that since
the Y. NJ. c. A. went overseas to serve
the American ENpeditionary Forces,
nine of its workers have been killed by
shell fire while on duty, Twenty-Five
were seriously gassed or wounded. In
addition to this, thirty-one have died
in the service, chiefly as result of ex-
posture and overwork. 1t is of interest
to add that ten have been cited for
bravery or decorated.
QUESTION NO. IL.
What is the Y NJ C. A. going to do
with the $1OO,OO0,OOO or more which
constituted its pro rata share Of the
fund subscribed in the recent United
War Work Campaign?
The National War Work Council
held its meeting only yesterday for the
pufpO VI teFISinS IT'S ouuS0C III tA0
light of the requirements of the period
OF Decentralization. This is to be sub
mitted to the War Department within
a few days, and an official statement
will be issued covering this point to
the entire satisfaction of the millions
OF generous and sacrifcial givers of
America.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-01-26
NOTICE.

R. C. Kennedy, colored, with offices
at 113 So. Forsyth street. Americus
has been employed by the Times-Re-
corder and has charge of that part Of
the circulation of this paper among
the colored people of the city. He is
authorized to accept subscriptions
among his people, issue receipts for
same. and will see to the prompt de-
livery of the paper daily,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-05-31

AMERONGEN. Thursday. May 20
(by the Associated Press).-The for
mer German empress returned to
Amerongen castle late last evening,
after having met her eldest son, Fred
erick William, at Amersfoort, for the
flrst time in two years. The mother
and son went to the meeting place by
automobile from Amerongen a93
Wieringen, respectively.
On the outskirts of Amersfoort the
automobiles were met by Gen.
Wrangel of the Dutch army. The
former empress and her son had
luncheon with Gen. Wrangel. Secre-
tary General Kan of the Dutch cabi.
net, Burgomaster Peereboom of VIE
rinken and several others.
After the luncheon the former en-
press was alone with Frederick Will
liam for several hours. The inhab-
'itants Of Amersfoort were not aware
Of the presence of the visitors, nor
did the public of Amerongen know
that the former empress had left
the castle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-05-31
OF DISTRICT
TO MEET At DEER PARK
Association to Hold Convention
and Discuss Finance Methods.
ADJUSTMENTS Planned. ; :

The District Bankers. Association
will hold it's first annual state" con-
vention at Deer Park. Md, Wednesday
and Thursday, June IS and &c.
The program committee consists Of
Harry v. Haynes, president Of the
Farmers and Mechanics National
Bank; NJ. D. Rosenberg. president Of
the Bank Of Commerce and Savings.
and John Poole. president Of the Fed
erai National Bank. Chairman
Haynes has authority to add other
names to this committee.
The executive committee having full
charge of the convention are: Joshua
Evans. jr.. Harry v. Haynes and Eu-
gene E. Thompson.
Arrangements have been completed
for the use Of Deer Park and all it's
facilities for entertainment. golf
links. swimming pool. etc. etc, and
the convention will practically have
the entire grounds and hotel at it's
service, as 1t Is to be held just prior
to the opening of the regular season.
1t IL the intention OF those having
charge Of the matter to extend invi-
tations to all directors Of banks to
be present, as we'll az all officers, and
they expect large number of wives
and woman relatives Of the bankers
in attendance to add to the social
features of the convention.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-05-31
GUESTS OF MANAGEMENT.
Employees Of S. S. Kresge Store
Have All.Day Picnic,

Employees of the s. s. kresge store
were guests yesterday at an all-day
picnic at Great Falls. the outing be-
ing under the direction of U. c. Soh-
man, manager Of the store. The en-
ployes were taken in sightseeing au-
tos to a point on the Maryland side Of
the Potomac opposite the falls, taking
the ferry across the river.
After luncheon the pavilion at the
falls was turned over to the en-
ployes for dancing. A program Of
athletic events. including a sack race
for men, running races for men, wom-
en- and girls. jumping contests for all,
and other events. furnished amuse-
ment during the afternoon and early
evening.
The employees OF the store have or
ganized the Krexsge Social Circle,
which meets every Wednesday even
ing. Officers of the club are: Presi-
dent, Annie M. Coleman; vice presi-
dent, BERTHE Lynch; secretary, Lauret-
ia Hoch; treasurer. Lila Bailey. and
chorister, Margaret Wood.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-05-31
NOMINATED FOR WEST POINT.
G. P. Howell, IT,, Led in Ratings
for Academy Cadetship.

The District Commissioners today
sent to the Secretary of War the
nomination of George Pierce Howell,
jr., Of the Westmoreland apartment,
for appointment from the District Of
Columbia as a cadet to the United
States Military Academy at West
Point.
in a competitive examination held At
the direction of the Commissioners.
He is a grandson of Brig. Gen. J. G..
D. Knight. U. 8. A.. retired. who
served as Engineer Commissioner OF
the District during the war.
The Commissioners also nominated
James Carlin Allen. 121 R street
northeast. and John Sylvester Michael
Zimmerman, United States Soldiers
Home. as first and second alternates,
respectively.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-05-31
SENATORSMOOT
URGES ECONOMY
Republicans Advised to Begin
Cutting Appropriations
and Expenditures.
NAMES SPOTS FOR CUTS

The republicans in Congress must
begin Immediately to cut down the
appropriations and expenditures Of
the government. in the opinion Of
Senator Smoot OF Utah. a member Of
the committee on appropriations.
There is no possible other way in
which to provide for a reduction of
the heavy taxes which were levied to
meet war expenditures. he said.
should be made at once, in the proc
ess OF reducing government expend-
itures.," said Senator Smoot.
IL Billions Must Be Spent.
Taking into account the bills
which have been made for war pur-
poses and the contracts which must
be paid for. the government. during
the next year. will have to expend
$4,000. 000, 900. From taxation 1t will
not be possible to raise more than
four or Ave billion dollars. This means
that the government will have to sell
securities amounting to seven or
eight billions Of dollars. The people
later. l believe that the Treasur1
Department will undertake to finance
these loans through the banks. SELL
ing to them short time notes. But
whatever the source, the money must
be raised.
with such a situation confronting
the country. it is suicidal for the
government to continue to spend
money as it has been doing the last
two years Congress must reduce ap-
propriations all along the line.
they are in control OF Congress, will
economize. Certainly ! shall urge it
as strongly as I can.
Would Cut in Departments.
Take the situation with regard to
the government departments right
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-05-31
EX-EMPRESS AND ELDEST SON
MEET, FIRST TIME IN TWO YEARS

The day was q national holiday in
Holland. 1t being the religious fes-
tival Of Ascension day. The former
German emperor abstained from his
usual occupation of saving logs and
attended services in the chapel at
the castle, at which Rev. Brother
weiss, Moravian clergyman Of
Zeist. preached. u -
The village Of Amerongen was
crowded with excursionists, who de-
sired to obtain a glimpse Of the Ia
NOUS refugee. but although he
walked In the gardens he was COM
pletely hidden by the heavy foliage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-05-31
LIMITED DIVORCE GRANTED.
Court Grants Mrs. Chatterton's Pc.
titiou: Denies Husbands.

Because George ]. B. Chatterton. an
inferno at a local hospital. posed as a
single man and became engaged to a
young war worker, Justice Hitz of the
District Supreme Court today granted
limited divorce to Mrs. Julia A.
Chatterton with alimony.
The court also dismissed an annul-
ment suit brought by the husband
against the wife. The husband has
appealed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-05-31

Death of c. J. Sweeney at
Tidal Basin Subject of
Coroner's Action.
JURY TO HEAR EVIDENCE

Coroner hewitt has ordered an ON
cial inquiry into the death Of Cor
nelius ]. Sweeney. linotype operator
on tho night force OF The Star. who
lost his life while bathing at the Tidal
basin bathing beach with two COM
panions Thursday afternoon.
Six mon, composing a coroner's jury.
were sworn over the body Of the
drowned man at Valleys undertaking
establishment today and will hear the
testimony of witnesses at the morgue
next week.
Early this morning Coroner hewitt
was told something of the circum-
stances under which the linotype op.
orator lost his life, and not only did
he decide to conduct an investigation
of the affair, but he called on In
spector Clifford I. Grant. chief OF de-
tectives, and asked that the police
department render what assistance 1t
could.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-05-31

least ne-third Of all the help the de-
partments have can be spared. The
other two-thirds can do the work.
In many Of the ofnces they are fall
ing over each other"
Senator Smoot said that the big
organizations built up here for war
purposes have got to go. now that
peace has returned. land that the heads
Of departments and bureaus might as
well realize 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-05-31

Speakers OF national reputation will
be obtained. while the junior bankers
of the District are expected to discuss
banking methods behind the cages.
A boosters committee will be named
in q day or two. Ample accommodate
ton will be available and many out
of the District bankers will be in
yited to attend.
This is scheduled as q do some
thing" convention.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-05-31
Dormitories and Farm Banks.

Take these government dormitories
or the Union station plaza he con-
tinued. 1.-The government is losing
about S34s.0o0 a year on them now.
Take the farm loan board. The
government is spending about Se47,-
600 year to pay for supervising. tho
work Of the banks, yet the farm loan
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-05-31

banks are making money and e 10
ridiculous that the government should
he asked TO Appropriate for their
supervision. These are only two in
stances out Of many where thousands
Of dollars may be saved
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-05-31
Mr.. Leech's Statement.

II am glad that there is to be an in
vestigation." said Supt. Leech. when
informed that the coroner had ordered
an inquest, because feel that it will
prove that Mr.. Sweeney died from
heart trouble and not from drowning.
II am trying to run first-class es-
tablishment here, with the maximum
precautions for safety. 1 don't think
that there was a stone left unturned
to save Mr.. Sweeney on Thursday.
Lloyd, the guard who was in the boat.
is an experienced and careful man. /
expect soon to have medical attend.
ant on duty here at all times"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-05-31
Detectives Detailed.

Inspector Grant gave his assurance
that members Of his force would d.
everything in their power to have
the facts ready for presentation to a
jury next week. He detailed Detec-
tives Morgan and Armstrong to make
the investigation.
The body of Mr.. Sweeney was taken
to Philadelphia this afternoon for in
terment in the cemetery in Wnlcn that
of his wife rests. 1t was accompanied
to the Quaker city by relatives.
Col. c. s. Ridley. the Ell .ieer OF
ficer in charge of public buildings and
grounds, today expressed regret at
the accidental drowning of Mr..
Sweeney and said he had ordered q
thorough investigation.
He had no personal information of
the circumstances of the case and
in the absence of an official report
from Gordon Leech. manager of the
beach, he said he could not discuss the
case.
He explained that Mr.. Leech had
complete management Of the bathing
beach under concession granted by
his office. and employed the life guards
and other attendants. Manager Leech
was held responsible for the proper
management of the beach and that
naturally included the employment of
efficient lifeguards and other means
for the protection of the bathers, the
colonel said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-05-31
REA D E K S

1ho are unable to obtain The Stor
at any meos stand or on any train
where Tho Euentn0 or Sunday
Star should be sold tDilI CONFER q
favor BY notifying the Homage
fpent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-05-31
Duties of Policemen.

The office of public buildings and
grounds was represented at the beach
during bathing hours by two park POI
licemen,, whose duties. however. were
order and the protection of govern
ment property. Although he had
nothing to do with the appointment
of the life guards. Col. Ridley said
that 1t was taken for granted that
only good and efdcient men would be
vestigation to be made showed that
the present force Is inefficient or in
competent, he indicated that he would
insist that Supt. Leech apply the
proper remedy.
1.-The drowning at the tidal basin
an occurrence, involving, as it does.
the safety of thousands who visit the
beach, to. bA let of without the most
thorough Investigation" said F. L.
Conner. 1sskth street southeast. who,
with two companions. RE. Vollert
the drowning of Mr. Sweeney.
AT the first suggestion that man
was missing. the beach should have
been cleared Immediately. The excuse
of the life guards that the body was
found twenty feet from where 1t was
supposed to be IL a poor ono. in view
of the fact that any capable swimmer
COulu easily cover tAdL Instance uuoeF
water.
''The point is that no general alarm
was given and that a good many of the
people present were in ignorance OF
Whist had happened. There was aY.y
number Of men on the beach who were
good divers and swimmers and who
would have been only too-gl to thor
oughly comb the waters for the man.
1t was q most deplorable occurrence"
Mr.. Conner charges that the work
Of rescue was done in a leisurely
manner" -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-05-31
But, Alas, He Doesn't.

From the Boston Transcript
The Golden Rule is something which
we all believe the other fellow should
observe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-05-31
OF Course.

From the Boston Transcript
Here is a speaking likeness OF
Foch!'
Does it speak in French"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-05-31
That's Enough.

From the Boston Transcript
Edith-Is your engagement an
nounced yet?
AIice-Well. I've told you, haven't L?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-05-31
Would Gut in Departments.

Take the situation with regard to
the government departments right
here In Washington. believe that at
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-05-31
Right.

Right.
From the Boston Transcript
Impatient Diner-Who's waiting
kkersf
Tardy Waiter-Why, you 10, boss.