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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-11-10
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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-11-10
THE PASSING OF THE old
WHITE"

The odd White" the historic White
Sulphur Springs hotel IN Greenor'er
county. West Virginia. Will soon be no
more. 1t IS being torn down. The
magnislcient ho:el built there several
years ago has supplanted It. and It's
usefulness = gone.
The old White in 80 day was
ono 81 the most famous obstetrics in
the United States. and rs history -
filled with romantic lore. Famous men
of the last century visited White SUI
phur Springs. In the Colonial days
the old White" was the SUMMER Mecca
for the aristocracv OF the South. I:
was in the bar-room oc The old white
that the far-famed T.nt-jul!t was first
conIocced, which was later exploited and
credited TO the goateed Kentucky
"Co.onels." II was In this bar-roo.n.
reached by a spiral staircase and Srag-
ran; WIKI min, ard French brandy. tha;
the Governor OF North Carolina made
his historic observation to the Governor
o. South Carolina.
The prc~en, generation knows hu,
Il,;ie. Of ;ae old Waite" It's romantic
splendor being nu;.hone today by the
brilliant grandeur Of the gorgeous
"Grecnbr.er.'' the new hotel. Shruuded
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-11-10

refuse to enter into politics.
Speaking OF tho significance % The
vote IN New York. the Herald says
dryly:
The significance Of tho vote goes
much further than Its relation to
Governor Miller. |: says with impress
s!ye emphasis that the sound thinking.
conscientious business man who ruth
.esSiy cuts or. HaS:" in the operation
OF tho states business. who ruth.esSly
crIi out graft ~ the operation Of the
states business, IS not wanted in Ale
public service OF the great Empire
state
The observations OF the Herald seem
TO he al, too true in respect 20 New
York. The continued existence and con-
t!nued powcr OF Tammany offers con-
elusive PROOF
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-11-10
RIPPL ING RHYMES
By WALT NJ A S o N.
MALIGNED

across ana "" tho LAT
no
oil a
our a
lots Our homes
all clocks that
the hail. doorbe "rs
And thus
lectures with our wives
clca, '.owL
blame
human race IS goot
Matthew Adams
No matter YOU will You time and to use
INTEIIIGENCER WANT ADS.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-11-10

ITO much Alcohol Results In Death"
Headline. The trouble Is. that They
don't seem to know what TOO much" Is
until its time for A post-mortem.
Ate Too much. 4 Few Tablets Ease
Stomach. "-HeadIine. At the present
prtce of food we don't see how he had
the price OF the tablets after cat!n'
too much.
"a good place for junk dealers Is.
Establishment will be almost any railroad
crossing "--Detroit motor News. Seems
t'us it'd be pretty good pickin' for an
undertakcr's layout too.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-11-10
ALL OTHER BIG REPUBLICAN
COUNTIES.
SAVED THE CONGRESSMAN AND
MOST OF THE LEGISLATIVE
TICKET.
MARION COUNTY VERY GRATEFUL
FOR BIG MEREDITH voTE-oR-
GAN1ZAT1oN OF LEa1SLA-
TURE A QUESTION.

In spite ofthe fact that West Virginia
lost n Republican United States sena-
tor and four out Of its six Republican
congressman. as well as control Of the
House Of Delegates. Ohio county Re-
puh!icans. during the last day or two
comfort ont OF tho situation. In the
first place. they point out that Ohio
county is the only largo Republican
county that was not swept by the Demo
rrats. also that II is the only large
.ousIrial county which did not go Dem
o.ra,ic. Senator Sutherland lost Wood
county. in which rarkershurG IS located
hv 1000; he lost Cahcll county. in which
Huntington 81 located. by about The
same figure. He lost Kanawha county,
In whirh Charleston IS located by up
wards "f 600; he lost Marion county.
o; which Clarkshurg Is The center. by
thoU; 500. Marion county In which
Fairmont Is located hy ahntIt 200 and
:" on. Ohio county managed 20 squeeze
out the small majority OF rs for~he
Republican candidate.
Not only this. hu, the Ohio county
Republicans saved three OF their lcgis-
lariva candidates. and would have saved
I tNc fourth il local conditions had not
entered As a matter Of fact. the Ohio
county legislative ticket had a majority
Of six or seven hundred In the county.
The Republican candidate for the State
senate. as usual, carried the district.
Local Republicans. therefore. are con-
rratulating themselves in mild way
-g,.,r y-oH
with their brethren Of other parts OF
the state. 1t was n had election for
Republicans generally. as the voters
seemed to be Indifferent.
Hon. W. ]. wlegel OF Fairmont editor
Of the Fairmont West VIrginian, one Of
tho most active Republicans in the
state. In n letter to a friend IN Ohio
county had the following to say:
Il DO not wish to make any comment
IN the result Of the election Of West
H virginia Yesterday for United State,
Senate, hut do want TO express tho
arnreciation OF Judge Meredith and his
friends for the magnificent support
given him in Ohio county, and will be
clad n YOU will convey this message
~ the good Republicans Of your county.
Ohio county. and the Republicans OF
his section made rather unusual ef-
/ fort IN. his behalf, giving him nearly
/ . mo majority Judge Meredith had the
Very great advantage Of having wide
circle OF acquaintances and active
friends among the -~orneys. and also
/ n large number Of personal associates.
who made a special effort for him.
! The election undoubtedly disturbed
good many we'll laid plans. For IN
stance. certain gentlemen who are nurs-
ing ambitions TO be speaker OF the
House will lay those ambitions aside
for a time. Possibly there is no Dem
/ nCratic candidate for speaker because
most Of tho Democrats did not antici-
} pate they would have chance to elect
a speaker. but enough OF them Will be
up shortly.
| AIso tbs uoset IN Soma OF the senate
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-11-10
OHIO COUNTY REPUBLICANS GET
SOME COMFORT FROM ELECTION
Dusty disturb the arrangements OF q
number Of ambitious Republicans.

Local Republicans are also congratu-
lat!ng themselves upon the fact that the
First Congressional District is the only
one that remained reasonably true to
the Republican faith. At times We'd
ncsday and Thursday. 1t looked Ike Co
Rosenhloom might be the lone member
ot the House Of Representatives from
West Virginia. While this Is not the
case his majority Is considerably larger
than that given Congressman Reed. who
was' also reelected. Col Rosenbloom
conducted a personal campaign strictly.
and the result Is seen in the record OF
the voting.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-11-10

4 % year old girl tprobahly blond
has sued a so year old man for s2Oo.-
GOO for breach OF promise. Very likely
some more interesting. "I-caR't-lIve-
without-you-dcar" letters will 10 read
IN court.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-11-10
the legislative session at Charleston
this winter is going 10 be one full OF
uncertainties and ne" problems.

In several counties the election went
bv contraries. normal Republican coun-
lies giving big Democratic majorities.
But Il remains FOR the rock-ribbed DEM
ocratic county Of Wayne TO spill! the
beans" for fair. The entire Republican
county ticket was elected. This was
the first time in the history OF man or
beast that such a calamity ever befeE
the followers OF the Donkey in that
comfy. The temporary loss Of several
good Republican counties can be sus-
tained, II Wayne is brought into the
fold for keeps.
While we are talking OF upsets, F.
CIV Ash Of Moongaiia county. must not
he forgotten. He is Democrat and
was elected to the house Of delegates.
This never happened before in the
memory Of E. NJ. Grant or Sammy
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-11-10


he listed the EFFORT OF h'shhro"
to acten a a football
frghu shape unless the good Intentions
paving las IonEe 10
is
\, least thing ulats permanent unchanging
(Iro,ec,ed by
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-11-10
INTEL NKl.INCS

After taking Tanlac, we are told,
man now eats anything on the table"
This being true. we expect his wire
must use paper table cloths.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-11-10

According 10 the territorial superln-
tendent OF schools In Honolulu the So
ciety(?) dancing over here Is more I'M
moral than the Hawaiian hhIa' we've
out-hulaed the hula. as II were.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-11-10

Lots O trails go to assar TO gee
educated: but we hardly hink this was
the case with the lady w"o went to DR..
Vassar, Of sutton, cause she married
him.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-11-10

The INTEL Ed observes tn Judging
from patent medicine advert .ements.lt
certainly IL wonderful what ! little pill
will do" Yes, I'D. 1t Is; but every little
pill has a movement all IS own.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-11-10

The dancing boys" at Chicago dance
halls have gone on It a;rike. Probably
the wall-rlowers are fading.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-11-10

Runnin true Z form. we note that tn
Windy City" had some shootin IN con-
nection with tn lection.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-11-10

One OF the most unexpected results
Of the election was the defeat Of Cecil
Highland in the Second Senatorial! dis
trict. This district is normally Repuh-
lean by about 1900. Marshall county,
an old reliable Republican county, gave
a majority OF % against Highland. and
in addition to that. he lost Wetzcl
county. his home county. by larger
majority than was given him in Tyler.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-11-10

Something wrong some plac"-ye Ed
has failed to comment on D. nos fof
Two days hand runnin'.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-11-10

"A ia pound alligator at the Cinc.a-
natl zoo IS l25 years old" We read.
Sounds kinda "scaly" [ US.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-11-10

Also the upset IN some OF the senate
rial districts will undoubtedly very seri-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-11-10

Altogether good many plans were
unset by the election OF Tuesday, and
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-11-10

Some Republican candidates for the
Senate in West Virginia THIS year were
very fortunate in that the Democrats
nominated weak men against them. In
fact. the Democratic nominations went
n -hcgging with the result that at lcas,
two Republican senators. were elected,
who most certainly would have been de-
feated II they had had strong Demo-
Gratis running against them.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-11-10

The Introduction OF so much new ma
terial into the Legislature al Charles
ton IS going 10 complicate the legisla-
tive program quite a little. One thing
the effort TO revise or amend the prima-
~ law Is likely to meet with very seri-
Gus opposition from the Democrats. II
Is doubtful # such n bill can he gotten
through the House Of Delegates and new
tack measures or revenue measures are
h,,.a
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1922-11-09

81 LEI VcStoH dlu "doCi, hio
wife,-were an ill-mated pair.
There can be no doubt of that.
1t was the general belief of everyone on
Wilbur's "World's Greatest Shows" that
sooner or later the blowoff would come.
Everybody-frm the "Old Man" down to
the lowlest azorback-waited in tense ex-
pectancy for the climax it came,
suddenly one night, like bolt from the
blue.
"Sleepy" Weston was good egg,
right guy-a square-shooter. There was
nothing of the surething hustler about
"Slcepy"-if you know what I mean. In
a manner of speaking, he was gentle
man-to the manner born as the saying is.
Child of the streets that he was he recog-
missed early in the battle of life the ad-
vantage of a good front, fine diction and
that indefnable aura of polish. l guess
that's why he's called the best "talker" in
the business. Cad! But it's treat to
hear him talk or lecture-I mean from
bally-stand or inside of an attraction. His
perfect poise, expressive features and ges-
lures combined with his masterful articu-
lation would de credit to a finished product
of elocutional training-and SLEEPY
never went to school day in his life!
Think of that Yet he was what we call,
NOWADAYS, well-read man. He could dis
crss the arts science and current events,
intelligently; but especially he had pas
sion for politics, which accounts for his
popularity around the show.
"Sleepy"-so called because of peculiar
habit of concentration he had, a sort OF
reposeful trick with half-closed eyeids-
acquired his many educational accom-
plishments single-handed, by constant
reading and study. While others were
enjoying pursuits of pleasure, '"Sleepy"
would be found with his books, studiousy
engaged in his stateroom. Tll venture
the assertion that nearly two-thirds OF the
public libraries in towns of fifteen thou
sand or more in these United States con-
tain records of "Sleepy" Weston having
been at some time subscriber.
l remember one time when a noted
manufacturer of riding devices, illusions
and general outdoor show paraphernalia,
put a new attraction on the market called
the "Underground Chinatown" depicting
the horrors of San Franciscos old China
town with its dives and drug-sodden vic
Tins, the evils of opium smoking were ex-
posed with merciless bitterness and reality.
Without depressing too much; and to cite
an instance of "Sleepys" characteristic in
. telligence and industry l want to relate
briefly that "Old Man Wilbur bought
one of the new attractions and put SLEEPY"
in charge on percentage basis. What
did SLEEPY do? Why he set out i'm
mediately to garner all the facts avail
able on opium. In no time he had a mass
of facts, statistics, ETC., with opinions of
medical men that would put to shame the
trainers of the Harrison Anti-Narcotic
law at cur National Capitol. To show you
how thorough his talk was I'll quote the
opening lines: That emaciated creature
lying before you, ladies and gentlemen, is
a hopeless victim of the opium habit.
Watch him roll, cook and smoke the deadly
pills. :. Opium was first discovered
on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea in
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1922-11-09

the year 1775 /. :. and so on; but the
point is his singular thoroughness; he
would go to the origin of subject. But,
to resume the story:
"Sleepy's" domestic incompatibility was
common gossip around the show; and a
choice morsel for discussion, especially at
the cookhouse where hungry troupers con-
gregated after the show and in other lei
sure moments; but hear what "Maw"
Bailey proprietress of the cookhouse,
among others had to say:
"Its a downright shame, calls it;
Mabel Weston Airtin' with town chumps
that away-Jimmy fill up them sugar
bowls-Wy, 1 don't see how Sleepy puts
lip with it. Course Mabel's good gal.
She don't mean no harm; but such carry
ins on gives show gals bad name. Wy
jes' as l told my Ethel-shes in the chorus
On Creation y know-T says to her,
Ethel, if any smart aleck tries to get fresh
slap his face or use your hatpin; and
what do you think?" contemplating the
awed expectancy of her auditors English
Harry, the Crazy House grinder, Lon Ray,
the Ferris Wheel manager and Viola Van
Vliet menage rider in the Society Horse
Show. After moment of dutiful silence,
the three burst out in chorus: "Tell us
what, Maw"
"Well" "Maw" resumed, "the other
night jes' as Creation was ballyin' for
the last show some fresh yap-Ethel's
second from the end y know. Mccarthy
says she'll be leadin' numbers soon--weii,
anyhow, this fresh town chump grabbed
my Ethel's ankle-reached up mind you
over the bally stand,-grabbed her, an
'Cutey,' says he, 'where'll l see you after
the show? My Ethel says, I'm the cook
house, Mr.. Hoosier, if you can walk at
the same time reachin' back an kickin'
him swift one right in the Adams apple.
Wy say! that boy couldn't talk for
moren an hour-Jimmie, where's my
irrelevance.
"Haw, Haw, Haw"
"Ho, Ho, Ho,"
When English Harry and Lon Ray had
ceased their laughter, little Miss Van
Vliet exclaimed:
"Wel l never Of course" she went
on, Gus show girls have to take quite
little but these town boys can be dis
couraged easy enough. l always ask them
if they would treat their own sister the
way they do us and they soon shut up
can tell you" heatedly.
"Mabel Weston is very silly girl" en-
tinued the demure little handler of thor
oughbreds, "she's got as fine man as a
woman could want. SLEEPY will have a
show of his own one of these days. And
say, Nav! "she suddenly exclaimed, "Did
you ever notice the expression on Sleeps
face when Mabel does her daily loop?
l read piece of poetry once about "a
man who looked like he'd been through
HE'LL and the author must of meant some
thing like 'Sleepy's' expression when Ma
bel comes roaring down that incline strap
ped in her dinky auto. l honestly believe
Mabel would quit her Stiffness if she ever
saw Sleepy looking that way"
"Wy, little woman" said "Maw," let
me tell you somethin You've heerd tell
of how all prince donnies has got temper
ment Well Mabes jes' like that. She's
so high-strung firm oopin, the loop she's
gotta have excitement. That's why she
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1922-11-09
A BUCK IN FRANCE
By Mr.. X. L. M.
Il. W. o. l..


1T has never been my privilege to see
Paris other than this one time, so
cannot draw contrast between the
city as it was during the war and as it is
now. Of course there is great difference
for the residents were constantly appre-
hensive of air raids, consequently after
nightfall it could not be correctly called
"gay Paree" Still Paris was far from
dull for the Parisians are pleasure 10y
ing people and not even the war with IFS
great toll of lives could entirely dampen
their spirits. The resorts were not greatly
effected for there was never-ending in
hux of soldiers, some returning from the
front, others just over from Gods coun-
try, and they all had money.
The Americans were popular, moreso
than the men from any other country, with
the possible exception of the Canadians.
They never refused to accept our money,
however, and l am cynical enough to har-
Dor the opinion that our popularity cen
tered around our free-spending proclivi-
ties. Not that / accuse the French of be-
ing mercenary; yet believe such an ar
cusation would be just. To them America
is a tabled land where everyone is mil
lionaire, where fortunes are made over
night, and the younger men of the A. E. F.
were B>soised BY bcautecls danIscls, who
professed desire to become Mrs. Buck.
That isn't bunk-ask any overseas man,
even the bashful, self-effacing bucks could
acquire a bride. Warfare, after all, has
its agreeable phases. Until encountered
the genus frog l was of the opinion that
he was an incurable romanticist, an
absinthe fend, and one who would meet
kindred spirits in old Union Square, Frisco.
Far be it from SUCH He could give
three-ball professional lessons in business
and bargaining; and the female is more
deadly than the male, as the saying goes.
Many a papa was willing to hand over
a dowry, according to the custom there, if
by so doing he could gain an American
son-in-law. I'll hazard the opinion that
many an ex-buck millionaire { p went into
business with papa's hard-eamed francs.
This is depression from the adven-
lures of Buck, Baldy and Co. but I am
giving these side-lights with the thought
that they may prove Of interest. Too,
might encounter Baldy sometime, and he
might not like the free publicity I'm hand
ing him. In case Evon reformed him he
might now be pillar of the church in
the hamlet where he gets his mail. In that
case the extolling of his capacities for
anything with kick catch-weights, bar
none not even 'Jakey'-might not be well
come. And space doesn't permit me to
enter an account of each and every time
he hoisted one. But we must stick to facts
even if he suffers.
We made the rounds the first night in
company with two French infantry Off
GERS, who had volunteered to act as guides
after they had seen Carl fash his roll.
Baldy and Buck were introduced to Kid
Absinthe and the Kid won in round.
AT least the puncher was flirting with
every female that came in range, regard
less of age, structure, or inclinations after
one shot, which was most unusual as he
would much prefer nice page 4, Col. u
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1922-11-09
Saltwater, Minnesota, Thursday, November 9, 1922.

plays around so much on Sleepy l allus
said they was misft,-"
Gimme a bucket of mud an a stack
O. wheats," ordered grimy-faced razor
back, interrupting the "scandal-fest."
"Now, see here, young feler," said
"Maw," raspingly, "Go wash yer face,
an don't call my coffee mud -" and so
discussion of the Westons' matrimonial
troubles lasped for a time.
Descriptions of the couple would be
superAuous. Needless to say, Mabel was a
stunning creature; but added to her beauty
was the fact that she was one of the very
few women who actually "looped the
loop" Her free act was in demand
everywhere. "Old Man" Wilbur worried
lot little bit about the huge salary she
drew, yet he wouldn't think of releasing
her; Mabel drew tremendous crowds and
that meant good business for the many
rides, shows and concessions on the
"World's Greatest" Midway.
Sleepy" at this particular time, man.
aged the "Pit" show, ten in one attrac-
ton, where "ten shows for the one price
of admission" would be found. "Freaks
and Curiosities from all parts of the
World" and all that sort of thing.
"Sleepy" was good looking, as good
looks go-that is, clear eyes, healthy
skin, regular features and moderate habits,
which, combined with his previously men
toned attainments made him singular
Snowman.
Wilbur's Worlds Greatest bad encoan-
tered some bad weather which means bad
business, also bad morale. Everything
seemed to 60 wrong at once. The railroad
condemned one of the cars-couplings OBJ
solete, journals burned out, or something
like that One of the advance agents quit
suddenly; and sued out writ of attach
ment, "a plaster" for an unreasonable
amount, but finally settled. A couple of
the "Old Mans" heavy draught horses
beautiful brutes-suddenly died. The or
ganization was restless, surly and about to
dissolve. Troupers would congregate at
the cookhouse and remark: "This trick
has got jinx of some kind. l hear Will
liamses outfit is only short jump. Think
Tll leave"
"Aw, shut up!" "Maw" Bailey would
interrupt, "Your fine trouper," with
bitter sarcasm, then, "Cheer up! next week
is the Big One"
About this time new face appeared on
the Midway. From where no one knew,
but that matters little.
The chief concern lies in the fact that
the stranger created a diversion. Word
passed from lip to lip swiftly-as news
and gossip will around a show-that the
stranger was a big man in the amusement
field; that he was present to do business
that would greatly benefit Wilbur's
Worlds Greatest; that he had "an awful"
bankroll; that he wore the biggest "rocks'
yet seen; that he might buy the outfit; that
II dunno-now," opined "Maw" Bailey,
"He looks too pink-too fussy an all to
be trouper. | hev my doubts. Ethel,
you remember what | told"
So tongues wagged and the con lectures
were many. The stranger maintained a
discreet silence, aware no doubt of the
stir he had created
The women preened themselves while
the men were scornfully aloof which made
it clear sailing for the stranger.
Then it happened page e, COL 81