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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-05-07
STEUDENYILLE

STEuEENEIIIE, ohm. May G--l'AuI
pnulHin. one "f tn" y"nrhs VIII" attempt
ed daring hnidup nf The luton SAVINGS
Eank at HUrkvillC. g. several months
aga. entered u plea "t guilty t" an IN
dicrm"nt for robbery in Common lions
Court when his ,Hs" WAS called for trial
This morning. E"InE only eighteen years
If age Judge Smith sentenced him Il"
Tho. ohm ErCnrmtlnry AT Mansfield. HIS
sentence is inttrlrrmluHi". Donald shan"
tn" other youthful hHndt viii II" tried
this week on Il ,harI" IF robbery:
Arthur MC''lHin. aged Il. ~ ms ''lE.
who was wounded III Il pistol hatIl" with
pnlirr her. recently whom they caught
him rohlIInE :; sal""n. entered Il r'"a Oh
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-05-07
Homo Bnrc.lnriEed

The rrsIdrnr" Of J. r. Mrti"whn.
whuIrSnlr Ernr"r. was hurElari""d som"
time last night. uV"r $lhhn worm al
irwrlry and siu ~ cash h"iug taE"n. IN"
LurrlurS forced open y front window.
vent upstairs I" - den wh"r" they found
Mrs. MrCiuwan'& j"w"lry. Articles tAk"n
includ" four diamond rings. diamond
min, string Of pearls. Two watches. neck
iorr and bracelets. The visitors took
$in hrlnnEinr to The Rcd cross which
Mrs. Mctiowan had with her jeTclry:
g. from :. clhld's haul; and So from Mr.:
Mrtinwan':: trousers which hoy found
i'm tho room. The home Of +. Y Daugh-
rrty nearby WAS also entered but moth
ing OF value was taken.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-05-07
McMECHEN
Weakly PRAYER Service,

This evening at o'clock al tho First
NJ. Z. church, tn: weekly prayer service
will he held Rcv. Buckley Will nave
charge of thu service and every one Is
invited to attend.
A, $40 in the church the board OF
trustees will hold 4 very important
as ~ he given attention and all men,
bcrs arc urged - b. present
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-05-07
AruY HeWS.

Norbert Barker gave his friends a de-
lighttul surprise Monday. when he re-
turned home after spending twelve
months in service. He had written that
ne would be home soon but yet he was
not expected at this time. Private Bar
ker spent five months overseas in ac-
tive service. He was also with the
army Of occupation in Germany. He
has been kept busy since his return
relating his experiences while in SER
vice
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-05-07
Many Attend Rally,

4 largo delegatiOn OF people ot This
city attended thr Wheeling District Cen
tcnary Rally yesterday at the Fourth
Street VI. Z. church at Wheeling. Ser
vices were held AZ l 30 In the afternoon
and at 100 in tho evening. +. Miller.
chairman of the Methodist Minute Men.
presided over the meeting. The SER
vice was divided into seven parts, each
ten minutes a minister would Speak.
Music was furnished by the Mems Glec
Club Of MoundSvillc.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-05-07
Meettnr POSTPONED.

The meeting Of the Ladies' Aid soci-
ETY. OF the FIRST NJ. +. church [" have
hecn held Thursday has been postponed.
The postponcment has been n"cessaat"d
because the ladies will S"rvn the Dan
quet Mt the centenary banquet 10 be
held Thursday. The m""tiac will be-
held at later date, as business OF im-
portance is slated for consideration.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-05-07
TWO Av1Aro1s KILLED

HOUSTON. Ten. May 6.-Lieutenant
mickey Of Cleveland. Ohio. ano Lieu.
tenant Haddock Of San Diego CaI'' "eie
killed al Deer Park. near Houston: 10
day when their airplane 1ell: n..o
were no witnesses 10 the accloenl' INC
two bodies and the wrecked piano na
ing been found by passing motells's
Initials Of the dead aviators' VINO "eIe
stationed nj Ellington field. had not
been learned this afternoon.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-05-07
High School PiaJ.

Tickets are now being sold Tor the
play to be given AT the Ffark theater on
Friday evening. May .. by the Junior
class of the 3toundSvillc High school.
Tho cast for IN" play. which is entitled
The Trial OF Hearts. is composed en-
gtirely of local talent. and rchearsalS have
rbeen held regularly. Indications point
that the event will be Il big success
from every viewpoint.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-05-07
MANY Will Attend panoe.

Many young people Of this city will
attend the dance to be given this even
ing at tho Armory. by Leo Werner
The Premier orchestra will furnish a
wide selection of tho latest dancing hits
There will be an intcrnSsion at ln:39
at which time delicious refreshments
will be served.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-05-07
Howard Barth Dead.

Howard Barth son OF Mr.. and Mrs
c. J. Barth of Sixth and Jefferson, dico
vest erday morning at tn" North Wheel
ing hospital as the result of injuries
sustained in the coal min" at Elm Grove
Friday. He was assistant electrician d.
the mine and was caught between Nv"
cars. Internal injuries caused MS
death. The deceased was aged = years
and besides his parents thrr" SISTERS
and = brother survive. The funeral ar
rangrmcntS arc incomplete.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-05-07
Rrnnkdala Pam.

This evening at the public school
school auditorium the play the BROOK
dale Farm will be staged. The play
was staged here several weeks ago and
was big success. Tickets have been
on sale for the past week and due TO the
heavy advanced sale preparations are
being made 10 handle n largo crowd. Ii
i; being staged under tho auspices Of
the Bcnwood fire department.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-05-07
Due Tea Held.

Last evening the quarterly duo ia
Of the Womans Foreign Missionary So
ciety of the Calvary VI. +. church. was
held in the church parlors. Tho NOM
bers Of the society entertained tn"ir
husbands and friends. and splendid
program was carried out during The
evening. \ reception for now members
was also held The event was very
largely attended.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-05-07

The T. O. y. F. lodge held their week.
ly meeting Monday evening in the Odd
Fellows hall on Marshall street Bust
ness matters were discussed and there
were alo several candidates for initia-
ton.
Tho knights of Pythias lodge No. IA
mot last evening ut their hall on Mar
shalt street. Following tho business
session the remainder Of the evening
was spent in social time. The meeting
was concluded by a smoker.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-05-07
Funeral Held.

Funeral services wer" held yesterday
afternoon over the remains OF IN" iai'
Mrs. DolphuS Martin. who died IN me
home in Glendale. sunday. TIL" Services
were held al o'clock in tn" Pheasant
Valley church. conducted b. Rev b"elc.
Intrrmcut took plar" IN the cemetery
in the church yard
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-05-07
-Four Minute Men.

This evening :. /. shaw. editor OF
tho Echo. will bc IN" speaker for tn"
four minute men lit thu Park thcatr"
Last evening J. r. Sh!puran spoke. NJ
the Midway lhcatr,, in McMschen this
evening Miss Sehasr,n Rafferty, OF this
city will speak. and last evening p. -,
Evans of MourGSvii's was the speaker.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-05-07

Five spscdcrS. INCLUDING on" woman
vcr, given hearing before Mayor BaElcs
last evening They were all handed a
fine of sS.6n each It appears thai INC
spcedcrs cannot resist the stretch or
good road which runs through NC
Mechen. after passing through 6en"ooo'
where the roads are 90 rough.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-05-07
Lost Els Roll

George Mix. Crock resident Of Weir
ton. W. Va. complained today that hr
has been robbed Of $50 in crooked
Gambling eHln" at III" rirGuS grounds
Yesterday Warrants were sworn out
for lhr nrrrSt nf tiv" men. followers of
the show and CnnS1all" John Crawford
left for East Liverpool Today Ia arrest
them. C;"rrg" Archer. This city. report cd
having his pocket picked Of $50 while
i"avins The circus grounds. Three Ford
cars belonging 10 DR.. Bradley Of this
city. Thomas Mill and Clarence Clark
of Island creek Township were stolen
las, night from the show grounds. Mr..
Milrs car WAS recovered but III" other
Two are Still missing.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-05-07

Last evening al her home on Seventh
street. Mrs. NcCann entertained the
members Of the Ladies Aid Society OF
the First VI. Z. church. The evening
was delightfully."- spent in music. needle
work and conversation. Business mat
tors were also given attention. AT a
s"asonabi" hour dainty refreshments
were served
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-05-07
Meet Friday.

Friday evening Il meeting of IN" 'htlS-
tian Woman's Board of Missions VIII oe
held in the home Of Mrs. Ami" HlSS"''
on jefferson avenue The hostess is
arranging a short program. and some
Interesting matters Will come up IN Il
business session. All members are ASK
cd to be pcrScnt.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-05-07

where the "Jollr Girl" vaudeville" was
staged. 1t is not often that propI" "l
.hiS ci,v have the opportunity of seeing
vaudeville unless they 90 out Of town
and they all seemed l." TAX" advantage
of it. Tho show included fiv" girls and
three follows, who were certainly clever
entertainers.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-05-07
C. ". q. N Society.

Mrs. Vim. Nuldrcw entertained the
members of the c. W. b. NJ. Society Of
the First Christian church. last evening
at her home on Caldwell street Tho
chief diversions Of the evening were
games and music. At a late hour the
guests were served to a dainty luncheon.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-05-07
corpornl weaver Arrives.

Corporal Edward l.. Weaver. we'll
known young man Of this city. who has
been in France For many months. has;
arrived in Massachusetts. according To
a telegram received b.. his mother. Cor
poral Weaver was 4 member Of n trans
port unit and saw active service over
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-05-07
Trophy Train.

Many people arc looking forward with
much pleasure to going to Renwood this
evening to see tho Trophy Train. which
will be in that city from until 10 p. IN.
There will bc souvenirs Of all descrip-
tions on this train and those who will
attend will find them very interesting.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-05-07
Attending Commencement

Rev. II. G.. Gaunt pastor OF tho First
Presbyterian church. has gone 10
Princeton. " j.. wh-r he will attend
commencement. He will also attend 4
celebration and reunion Of his class.
This will be the t"n;h anniversary Of
the graduation OF thc class.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-05-07
WILL Stage Play,

stage rho play Our New Minister" in
the near future. y meeting will be held
in the near future BY the quartcttc 10
selec, characters as assign parts. This
play has taken very we'll In most cities
and no doubt 1t will be a large success
here.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-05-07
Business Meeting.

9 Thursday evening 4 meeting OF the
Mems Bible class OF tn" Calvary NJ. Il.
church will hc held in their class rooms
at the church. L Will DO business
meeting. and plans for future work will
be outlined. Al members are asked 10
be on hand.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-05-07
Riley Funeral

Funeral services will be held this
morning over the remains Of the late
Mrs. Mary Riley. who died at her home
: in Glendale Sunday. The services VII
: be held in the late home at O'Clock.
conducted by Rev. J. H. Hess. pastor OF
the Glendale ". E. church. lnt"rm"ni
will take place in the Sand Hill cene-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-05-07

seas. He left here with number OF
local boys to attend an auto schoo! AT
Akron. O., and trained for some umc al
Camp Jackson. Columbia. s. Y.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-05-07

guilty 10 an indicimrnt for breaking and
entering this morning; and WAS S"nt"nr-
cd In ono To two years in the Ohio pen
itcntinry by Judge Smith.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-05-07

turned To her HON" ri New MartinSvillr.
10" Ramsey has returned to Grafton
after calling on ms parents mere for Inc
past few days
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-05-07
ar~rrr nRowuEn m PAIL

AUGUSTA, Ga. May Gunner
Richie Of the Charleston navy yard was
drowned and Pilot Whclan seriously in
tured in the fall Of naval hydropiane
into the Savannah river near hero TO-
day.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-05-07
Many Attend Theatre.

Never before did such crowd attend
show in this city as that which at
tendedethe Midway theatre last evening.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-05-07

Auro1ro1u1 E1A9 ooy111 9
WAIH q co. 2112 4&@ 031h
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-05-07
Seeks Damage

Nellie MrMuriir. of Tiltonvillc. has
brought suit IN court here for $500
damages from the Wheeling Traction
company for injuries Sustained when
she was struck Ivy street car at Stop
~ near Tiltrnvillr about year ago. In
:; separate petition. $".0n0 damages IL
asked for injuries sustained by Jean
McMurtic. aged 1. who was in her moth
cr's arms when the ear struck her. II
is alleged tho child will he dishEurcd
for life. CarclcssnrsS and negligence is
al
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-05-07
poard nrpnniZea

Tho Jefferson County Board Of Elec-
tions met hero and organized for the en-
suing year by clecting Abe Mercer. OF
Mt. Pheasant as chief deputy; Charles
kcane of this city rs clerk and Sherman
Paisley. of Irondale, assistant clerk
The Washington herald., 1919-11-23
PRINCE HAD GOOD TIME
HE SAYS IN FAREWELL

New York. Nov e2-''I have had a
most enjoyable time. and ! hope 10
come back and see more OF the coun-
try" With this valedictory. Edward
Albert Prince of Wales. brought TO
an end his five-day visit to New York
and started for Halifax this afternoon
on board the British battle cruiser
Renown.
Ii was busy day for the heir to
the British throne. He reviewed a
gathering of Boy Scouts at the Co
lumbia Yacht Club. and bade fare
well to the corps OF newspaper men
who had accompanied the royal party
since the princes arrival. Then he
bestowed decorations on nearly 100 OF
those who had been in charge of the
arrangements for his entertainment
here.
At luncheon on board the Renowr
he was host TO Admiral Sims and his
stan, and Sir Robert Borden. premier
of Canada
The Washington herald., 1919-11-23
EXPECT MEXICAN
REPLY TUESDAY
State Department Believes
Carranza Will Investigate
Jenkins Case Promptly.

The State Department expects TO
hear from the Mexican government bv
Tuesday with regard TO the release OF
William o. Jenkins. American con-
sular agent at PuebIa. imprisoned
there by Mexicans. The situation will
not become more tense IL a reply Is
delayed until that date. it was DO ntsd
out at the State Department yesterds,
Because the Mexican foreign Office
probably will investigate the affair be-
fore answering this country's deman nd
for jenkins freedom.
Jenkins was stiHiu prison last night.
government officials believed. no word
70 the costrary having been received.
Secretary Lansing was not seriously
concerned. however, a. n was heIiet46
th" Mexican government would keea
Jenkins imprisoned until its investica-
ton was completed
II his release IL refused. A "a
ultinIatum may BE- sent to Mexico.
demanding that H. be set free b.
specified hour. il was reported
last night
The Washington herald., 1919-11-23
.SIX-YEAR Term
GIVEN SLAYER
Mercy Shown in Sentencing
For Manslaughter-Aid
In Crime to Be Indicted.

What is believed to be a record
minimum sentence for manslaughter
was established in Justice Stafford's s
Court, Criminal Division No. ?. yes
terday morning when he sent Nathan
II. Jenifer. alias Buck Jenifer. TO
the penitentiary for six years.
Justice Stafford told the court that
he had investigated Jenifer's ease
thoroughly and there were extenua,-
ing circumstances which warranted
mercy. The maximum sentence for
manslaughter Is fifteen years in the
penitentiary.
Jenifer was convicted of shooting
and killing Robert Redman on June
10. Justice Stafford pointed out that
another man had aided Jenifer in the
killing and that while the Grand Jury
originally ignored charges against him.
they now are ready to indict him in
cannot rely on pledges given it
by the government? II assurances
given are but idle -words?" he shot
at his audience.
How many Iaboring men would
CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO.
The Washington herald., 1919-11-23

Mad with JOY over the results "f
the Georgetown-Washin and Lee
football game yesterday. more than 20
students of Georgetown University
took occasion to hold an imprOmptu
yeIlfest in front of Keiths theatcr
last night.
Blocking traffic and impeding the
march of pedestrians. the joyous
throng overran the sidewalk and
street. ending their festivities by join
ing hands and rendering an interpre-
tative dance. entitled "Gladness."
A nervous policeman on the coIncr
fearing that the rah-rah riot might
result in injuries. called up police
headquarters.
What's the matter" inquired De
tective Lieut.. Burlingame
You can search me-" was the stam-
mered response. But you'll have
coroner's work on your hands IL you
don't send the riot squad up to
keith's."
4 moment later a headquarters au-
tomobile. containing Burlingame and
fsht-thirsty crew. clipped a couple
The Washington herald., 1919-11-23
President of Bogalusa, La,
Labor Union Shot During
Riot Between Agitators
And Loyalty League
Men.
BATTLE OUTCOME OF
LOCKOUT OF UNIONS
Loyalty League Orders the
Town Freed of "Undesir-
ables, Fight Starts When
Edict Is Scorned-One
Law and Order Man Hurt.

New Orleans, La, Nov. az
Three alleged agitators were kill
ed and a fourth perhaps mortally
wounded this afternoon in rifle
and pistol battle with members OF
the Law and Order League at
Bogalusa, according to reports re-
ceived here tonight.
Bullets Rain.
Although bullets were sIowered at
them for several minutes, the Law
and Order men suffered only one
casualty.
Jules Leblanc. an ex-sOIdier. who
had volunteered for extra police duty,
got a bullet through his right arm.
Those killed we're: Lum E. Williams,
president of the Central Trades and
Labor Council of Bogalusa; Walter
BouchiIIon and Thomas Gaines, al
legged union lieutenants. S. j.
O'Rouke. who is also alleged to have
been active as an agitstor. was shot
three times and probably will die.
The shooting followed an alleged
attempt by Williams and his lieu
tenants to prevent the arrest Of Sol
Dakus. a negro. who had beer trying
to organize the colored labor OF
BoSalusa and for whom a warrant
had been issued.
The Washington herald., 1919-11-23
HE DEMANDS THE
SAME AS PRINCE
Man Buying Christmas Seals Learns
Royalty Is Not Always
Privileged.

Il want the same a. the Prince
bought" demanded AKA old soldier.
wearing a C. A. +. button. Of a clerk
in the Christmas Seal Headquarters
OF the National Tuberculosis Associa-
ton yesterday.
rendering a doIlaI De Ms handed
luo seals from the same package which
supplied his royal highness.
You know YOU al" not SUPPOSED 10
use these until December /" he was
told
Are those the same orders as Wei,
given Ia the Prince" he querIed
Yes "
"AII IIyht-n It'> good enough tor
hum. ats good enough for me-" and he
Stfn,Itd out. refusing to leave his
name 10 be placed alongside the SIg-
nature Of BTitain's heir.
The Washington herald., 1919-11-23
COAL OPERATORS SAY
PUBLIC PAYS RAISES

Pitrsouru. Nov. @2.-IudIcatIOns to-
niIht porut To the taking over of the
bituminous coal mines by the govern
menl under an arrangement by which
both wages and profits will be fixed.
Information from a reliable source is
nat such action is likely TO be taken
~ilh,n rorty-eiEht hours unless the
Washington wage conference arrives
Il solution of the problem in the
meantime
Mine operators in Western PennsyI-
vania say any wage increase awarded
O tho miners must be paid by the
cubic. - their margin OF pront on
y, present prfce scale is too small
o allow for any advance in wages.
The Washington herald., 1919-11-23
U. S. BROKE FAITH
GOMPERS Tells
LABOR UNIONS
Central Labor Union Hears
A. F. of L. Leader Score
Injunction.

Asserting that the government
had broken its pledge to repre-
sentatives of labor that the Lever
act would not be used to prevent
strikes. given at the time of its
The assurances Of the President
of the American Federation of La
Dor, in a stirring speech last night
before the Central Labor Union.
scored Administration officials and
made public evidence purporting to
substantiate his claim. Fifteen
hundred labor men heard the
speech. crowdinG Typographical
Templs-to capacity
What hope for better relations
in the future can there be between
the government and labor. II labor
CONTINUED on PAGE TWO.
The Washington herald., 1919-11-23
YEAR In JAIL, $500
FINE, CARRIED GUN

Ia carving out his policy TO make
pistol toung' and razor carrying
expensive to cviIdoers. Judge John y
McMahon in police court Yesterday
gave Ra! mond Cosmo the limit OF the
law-3Go days IN jail and in addition
to pay a tine Of 500 Cosmo was CON
Nicted OF carrying concealed about his
person a revolver OF large caliber.
r.!dridE" Jackson. siUnilarl, charged
after hearing the sentence pronounced
upon CoSmo demanded a Jury trlal
Which was set for next Monday.
The Washington herald., 1919-11-23
SON FREED FROM JAIL;
VISITS DYING FATHER

Judge Robert HaIdison Of the police
court tempered justice with mercy
Yesterday when he ordered the re-
lease of Charles Kesecker from the
workhouse at Occoquan. Friends OF
the prisoner informed the judge that
Kesecker's father was seriously i'll
with tuberculosis. and there was prac-
.icaIly no hope Of his recovery and he
aad expressed a wish to have his
ron with him in his last days.
The young man was serving a 20
days sentence for carrying concealed
weapons and had already spent ~
days of the time in prison. Judge
Hardison ordered that Kesecker be
brought back from Occoquan and
placed on probation. the remaining 80
days being remitted.
The Washington herald., 1919-11-23
MOTHER WOULD JOIN
DAUGHTER In CELL

Philadelphia. Nov. 1.-The gra,-
haired old mother or sarah Buxton.
a prisoner in the Norristown jaH. l.
pleading today that she may be pet
mitted to share her daughters cell
Miss Buxton WAS arrested in Lowe
Merton on al" charge OF stealing q
diamond pin valued at S4O0 from
Joseph H. Plumb, OF Ardmore.
Mother and daughter have worked
as servants. always Insisting upon
employment On the same house.
Tine police think the daughter is a
victim Of kleptomania and the mother
has watched over heI. guarding her
against weakness.