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Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1915-08-27

The skirt Of this white checked beach
creation 10 full and fiarlng and gath
cred at the waist. The waist with
its high military collar 10 severe In
Its piainness. A very novel Idea 10
carried out BY pockets which, In
stead Of being sewed into the dress,
are attached to two strips Of braid
and sewed on underneath the belt.
The entire dress 10 trimmed with
white silk braid. A hat and parasol
Of the same material complete this
striking dress
style is made of sodat blue suede,
trimmed with gilt military braid and
gilt buttons. It fastens with q plain
brass buckle.
Another belt il made Of khaki-col-
ored suede with stitched trimmings Of
black patent leather. finished with q
brass buckle embossed with . flag.
A belt Of ight-brown suede. II
trimmed with narrow-stitched straps
Of black patent leather and finished
with brass buttons. II fastens with q
circular gilt buckle in military design.
A black and white kid belt in .
checkerboard or block design comes
in various patterns and different
widths. one and one-half and two
inches wide being the most popular.
They are finished with nickel buckles.
A striking white kid belt. two and
one-half inches wide. 10 decorated with
narrow-stitched bands Of black suede
in two widths. Two stitched straps Of
the white kid. with covered buckle
ends. form the fastening.
The girdles Of, the 1880 period are
extremely quaint and dressy. They
are in a wide variety of models. com
binations and colors- and in various
widths. They have quaint, old-fash-
toned forms of decoration. including
steel buckles. rhinestone ornaments,
jet cabochons. military buttons. CO.
meos. etc. An unusually dressy de-
Sign Is six inches wide and 10 made
Of battleship gray satin in . shirred
and boned model. II IL finished with
shoulder straps In suspender style.
these being made Of narrow black
velvet ribbon. edged with deep black
lace three and one-half inches wide.
The same lace Is used to form q large
rosette at the center top Of the .girdls.
where 1t is caught by q jet cab0chon.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1915-08-27

trouble AS Peters looked the locomotive
nind powed through the end OF the Peters sleeping
grinding
within ten feet of the Peters
the incident clearly He will watching that
headlight carefully and
even inch farther However he didn't show the
slightest perturbation. - VIZ
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1915-08-27

Eve had the best husband In the
world -et that tima
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1915-08-27

able member family Virginia and continued
got that pig"
I'VE all candidate" said
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-03-17

Mrs J. u. Bodley Of Seventh street
who is ili AZ the Glendale hospital IA
much improved and viii be able no
be brought home next week.
marriage license was issued vos.
terday 70 Arch Albaugh Of Benwood
and Miss Mary Beister OF RoIIaire
The Matrous' club viii boz entertain.
"a this evening by Mrs Ri Gamble
at her home on Second street
Mt ID. r. Merritt OF the Cameron
Pottery Co. was I'm MOundsviIIo YES.
ierday on business
Ir g. j. Beardslcy o. the wheeIfrg
Natural Gas office was q business via.
for iu Wheeling yesterday.
Mrs.. 2. p. Moore has returned from
% Visit f0 friends at Chicago
Prosecuting Attorney L.. ID parr..ff
W1. az Cameron on legal business yra.
ferd8F
Melvin Carr % HeeIora station wrs
'a. city yesterday calling on
friends
Attorney John HabormphI OF wheel.
rr ~aF '1 NouHdsy.ila yesterday on
.HEaI business
Rev and Nrr D. -IHrfa ar.rt
.''Iday iu Whfurs 0r business
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-03-17
CHILD GETS SICK
CROSS, FEYERISH
If C0NSTIPATED
-cALiFoRNiA SYRUP OF FIGS
sToMEcH os somt issH

-. l.AetiFe today saves a sick child
-. children simply will no;
80. - time from play 10 empty
s.eA bowels. which become clogged
- Nh waste. liver gets sluggish /.
Look az the tongue. mother, II
1880, OF your child g nstless. cross.
teNerlsh. full OF cold or has sor..
tlroat or any other children's ailuent.
slNe teaspoOnful OF "Cullfornia
syrup OF f1Es. then don't worry. be-
cause y H. perfectly harmless. and in
ieN hours all this consti patton poi--
on sour bile and :ermenting waste
Wi genu{ move out OF the e-Nels.
anu you have a well. playful child
asain. A thorough INSIDE cleansing
~ oftimes all that e. necessary. NJ
should Dc the hrst treatment given in
any sickness
Beware OF counterfeit fE syrupr
Ask your druggist for a 5O-cent bottle
on S,itornia syrup OF Figs" which
hss tul directions for babies. children
on Al ages and for grown-ups plainly
printed on the bottle. Look carefully
and see that ~ l. made BY the Cali
tornia Zig Syrup Company"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-03-17
THE THEATRE
-BRISGrNo UP FArHER-
ToNIoHr AT IKE COURT

-BrinEiug Jp Father coming t1 the
Court Is an unusual production. stsrso-
typed press notices concerning "a the
atrlcsl attraction are no IouEer read b.
theatrcEosrs. chiefly for ths r.aseH
that they contain nothing real 90 crn-
fineing being made up o. mean. r rlcss
superlatifes unsupported ly facts
Happily George McMauus. closerest
cartoon conception. "Bringir- t-p pain
er which has been produced as a
musical comedy by ar cue HrI has
not found 70 necessary 90 search the
dictonery for high sounding adgsctivss.
The newspapers throughout the country
have furnished them under their oWu
headings 10 10 doubtful - any attrac-
Iop nov cutuur can Urer better UreHeH-
uals Or prove better right o. the con-
sl4efalion Or the thsatrsaCIrE pub H
80, 49,, ne ,9tifscugn cousng O. The Court
thursday matinee. March lT-IN
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-03-17
AT THE VICTORIA

The Funny Moon" closes r. three
days successful engagement a. the Vie
will be STAGED this Afternoon ana two
this evening Those who love good
wholesome comedy regret that James T.
Lee and his capable COMPANY OF eighteen
must leave, but Manager Shafer prom
lses 70 have something worth while for
the last hair OF the week. Everyone "a
" nee lnE g. talking about 'TLu FuTny
Moor. and Whistliug or huumlrg the
catchy new tunes from the sketch.
Inc Funny Moon e. the funniest
stunt ever offered some ~ the musical
numbers can not b equal He'd. far good
comedy. II any one has the blues or
any trouble b. or she would like Co for.
get seeing James Lee and nis com
Iany would be a certain cure. Nr Lee
j. graduate OF the old school OF
comedians aud he could not appear 90
better advantage than he does IN his
present vehicle
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-03-17
Prisoner Eseanen-

George Rector. a county prisoner
WORKING on the Glendale road work
under the direction OF the county en-
gineer, escaped from his work Mon
aay after being furnished with tobac-
co ana a new pair Of gloevs. This is
me second man to escape. the other.
Grover Lttleton, getting away last
Friday.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-03-17

MI WTTTTTW IITmUT TTT""T-UTT""
clerk Ht the Cray drug store. has re-
turned 90 work after being confined q
nus home for week on account Of rheu-
The small child 81 Mr and Mrs John
lufried which has been HarfuuaIy 900 frr
me posi- Few days. took turn FOR the
better yesterday and ia reported r0raIf.
erahIE improved
Mr Guy IulhaIrn hos arrarfed o. rHrI-
Won WIN Mr.. Fred Shrrner iu his gro
chief of Police Luke sH8crs was a
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-03-17
Get Rid Of Lingering Colds. Coughs
and la Grippe

Spring finds many afflicted with lin.
sering, hacking coughs that weaken
the system. Slush and wet cause
more colds than zero weather Group.
bronchitis and pneumonia are preya.
lent Every family should have a
safe and reliable cough medicine
ready for use. Foley's Honey and
Tar Compound contains no harmful
ingredients. Il eases a cough, checks
cold and relieves infamed and con.
gested membranes. II clears the afr
passages and soothes Inflammation.
For sale by John Coleman 4 Co.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-03-17
BENW00D


ne urht case 10 come under the
weights and measures ordinance since
lnsi ectOr naN llluE entered upon thy.
nutles OF enforcing the same. was tried
1esterday with q driver for William
0rm or the First Ward a. the victim.
Tue man plead guilty and was fined So
and costs
II appears that the offender had been
warned by Inspector Hawkins that me
measures were not standard and he =
accused OF continuing the u. OF the
Nefsels In open disregard Of the order.
~ was arrested yesterday afternoon and
Gut Up Tor his appearance last night.
Mr Qrm r. In no wise held responsible
for the violation
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-03-17
HAIR COMING nuI2

Dandrun causes feverish Irritation
OF the scalp. the hair roots shrink.
loosen and then the hair comes out
fast To stop falling hair al once
and rid the scalp Of every particle %
dandruh. get q 25-cent bottle Of nan.
derine al any drug store. pour a little
in your hand and rub IL into the scalp
After a few applications the hair
stops coming out and you can't fnd
any dandrun
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-03-17

Mrs c. O Schaefsr OF Seventh street.
- confined to her home b. u severe ill-
ness
. MI Wesley BaumberEer OF the Nc
~ ecAen auto company. attended the auto
snow az Pittsburgh yesterday.
John Slppner ~ Marshall street was
81 Proctor Yesterday on business
Arthur Miller has returned - his work
on the MoundsVil'e line after being on
several DAYS hy illness.
russell Dorsey % Wheeling. was a
pusln"ss visitor In the city yesterday
Inc McMechen city council will meet
m res ular session Tomorrow evening
quite rev PERSONS from this place
went up 20 the scene OF the IRE yester-
day when the Holderman Feed store
was on IRE.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-03-17
wAR ooRREsPoHDEHr
cozINo TO IKE COUNT

James ?. J Archibald. var correzpor-
gent. viii In his uuceusoTrt talk on
Monday eyeninE. March % az the Court
theatre tell countless Interesting sNnsri-
tnces with the nrst line regiments o.
me German and Austrian forces On the
neld. Statistical humorous and uafh,-
81 are tho principle angles OF Mr. Archl-
bs 10 = war talk
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-03-17

business visitor ir Moundsvi yester-
day.
nav standard adding machine has
been received ~ the city clerks ofnc
IN the city building
Mr. John Suprner lsft yesterday for a
business "Trip Co IarkersbtuE. Hunting
ton and other Citi's in the southern part
OF the state.
Edwin Murphy has returned 20 MS
nome In Williamsburg. Pa. after Visiting
relatives near the Junction for tho pas,
several days
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-03-17
Weman.s 800 - ofe.r,-

AZ the meeting Df the Wuman'a Mis-
eiorary society 81 the Presbyterian
church held Monday evening az the
church the election of officers FOR the
ensuing year was held President. Mrs
q p. 'SIHglo. vice president. Mrs p
w. ioHr. secretary. Mrs. VIM. Wick
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-03-17

on the floor OF the Union high S,h,.t,
gymnasium tonight Iiusly Institute viii
meet the local high school for the Sec
oud time this season. The two fves are
evenly matched and a fast game g. rN-
peCted. ON Friday night the Local sea-
son VIII Do closed with a game between
Sign school and tho Beuwood AU-CUI-
leEiaus.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-03-17
ABOUT TOWN

Hark. listen to the philosopher. in
person Of City Gardner Otto Kali
lUeuth, as he sprinkled limestone
dust on the city hall lawn yesterday.
that this municipality may have a
green blanket Of beauty this summer.
Karl said. An my life 7 have been
trying TO make two blades OF grass
grow where only one grew before. ard
n this lime doesn't do the work. IN
De mighty fooled man
10 Is unoficiaIly said that the sale
or postal cards az the Wheeling post
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-03-17

An aged rivcrman said yesterday
that Wheeling would be visited by
another flood he latter part OF next
month when asked sow he "doped
out" his prediction. he said, I know.
and that's all there's TO IT, you just
watch and wait "
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-03-17
The lucIfers were onerc

sacrifice The lucifers we're Offered
20 the public at about one-haif the
price Of the noiseless one. but the
dear public bought not The grocer
said that he would doubtless have fa
use up his bargain matches" himself
which he estimated will take about
80 years TO do.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-03-17
class 20 Be EntertaI,,d

Inc sunday school class az the
FIRST N. f church taught by Mrs
81 Clair. will be entertained tomor-
row evening al the home Of Miss Maud
Riggs on Fourth street All members
OF the class are urged TO be present
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-03-17

office has fallen OF fully 50 per cent
during the past years. while the sale
Of one-cent stamps has increased over
90 per cent. This Is due TO the pic
lure and motto post card craze.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-03-17

pardon was received AZ the Mounds
VIE peuitsufiary Monday Tor William
Ac'lellaud ~ no was convicted Of man
slaughter iu the killing OF George Earn
est On hoEgs Run "a few years ago. Al
though Marshall county citizens have
time and again petiti0ned the Governor
not until Monday were they successful
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-03-17
81. Heuston 40 suddenIY In.

Dr. T. ~ Houston Of Tomlinson ave
rue was taken suddenly M yesterday
morning Rt his home and for several
hours suffered severely. DT y. r.
Fone was called and found that he
was suffering from gau stones. He
was resting easier in the afternoon
but hlg condition was serious
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-03-17

/ yesterday morning at the parsonage
| OF the Christian church In Moundsviifg
AR, Arch Albaugh 81 this city. was mar
/ ried 70 Miss Mary NJ Reister OF Bell
! airs. Rev. -. b. smith officiating THE
I couple VIII reside IN this city.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-03-17
DC II PIeaaant NaIl.u

Auotioneer 8. ". Cunningham OF
thls city viii 20 10 Pleasant Valley
To-Day 20 conduct large sale Of farm
ing utensils and liev stock for Mr. W
x. Johnson OF that place
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-03-17

The T. a. T. Company. Springfield.
Ray 4. Leason and others. $40 600.
The National Magnetic SIEu Company
$4,000.
The Clover Manufacturing Company.
Cincinnati. r.. Mckim Cook and others /.
$4,000.
The Grifnh Restaurant Company.
Cleveland. p. A. Grimm and others
$4,000.
The sause A Mcbride Realty Com
pany. Youngstown. William T.. SnuaC
ind others. $4,000.
The Wyen a. Gricshop sheet Metal
ManufncturinE Company. New Bremen.
r.. H. Wyen and others. $1,000.
Increase.
The Elwood Myers Company. Spring
field: $3.50 To- $500 600,
Reductions.
The TrcEoniug Electric Manufactur-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-03-17

lhzIuE Arrow Tribe So. 90. Improved
order OF Red Men. met last night iu the
bsrow building Boo regular weekly ae4-
sion. only routine business was ruuaiU-
cred and "a short social session was held.
good number OF members were
present
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-03-17
q. can,e. rroit.m.nt.

The IRE which DESTROYED Inc Holder
man Feed store in the First ward yestar-
uAy A. noon. caused no little excite
W'nt ana great fHrUuE gathered
around the burning building Excite
ueut reiEued throughout the day and
false alarms were frequent
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-03-17

The Soul Winners class OF the First
VI p. Sunday school will hold a fancy
Work party this afternoon IN the sun
Gay school room at the church from
2 20 D. m.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-03-17

street Commissioner Kessler e. busy
Win force OF men planting trees and
making other improvements TO the Rlv-
erside park Yesterday number OF
Carter McNcchen and planted along me
river hauk bids are being received on
benches which Viii be placed in tho
park
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-03-17

A prepossessinE woman attracted
no little attention on Market street
Yesterday afternoon when she walkeSf
down the thorOurbfare wearing one
81 the new abbreviated skirts aud OK
fords. The skirt and the slippers met
within about six inches. as near as
could be estimated.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-03-17

seventh street BY the Living Church OF
s.a sople The services are being con-
quoted ~ Rev. .. ". Strotman
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-03-17

Ahe poeketbOok which was lost Mon
CAV ~ AIRS. Albert Suter on Marshall
- eet - noon was found BY one OF the
school children and Was returned 10 hsr
the same afternoon
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-03-17
M0UNDSYILLE
60 stoek suhserIptIon.

A total Of $4,000 has been subscrib-
I'd to the additional stock OF the
Mound city Cut Glass works. enough
To build and equip the new plant and
Dr. f. thought that there will be no
trouble In securing the additional
amount necessary TO provide the
working capital. AZ 10 stands at
present however the promoters Of the
new plant are much encouraged.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-03-17
Rsv. LaIenby a. clArhsburr.

HsN Arthur Lazenuy pastor Of IN.
rtIss a. = church OF hcMechsn. IA al
TfISsoirg attending tho Methodist
'11''ee no" being held At that place.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-03-17

The city council will meet this ev-
ening TO canvass the returns OF the
recent city election.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-03-17

inr Company. Cleveland. $4,000 TO
: 1000.
rho Gem City Acetylsne Generator
Company. Dayton; S26O.O0O TO 10000.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-03-17
Emerald Social and Parcel Post Sale

Tho ladies u 81 Francis Naiyera
Catholic church OF Moundsvllle Will
hold an Emerald Social" and Parcel
Post sale In the A. o. L. NJ hall this
evening An excellent musical and
literary program Of twelve numbers
has been prepared for the occasion
and refreshments will be served.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-03-17

ers; treasurer, Mrs. Amalia Karcber.
secretary OF literature. Mrs. Louise
Sheets.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-03-17

A local grocer put on sale. the other
LAY. a large quantity Of the old time
noisy matches, he had bought al a
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-03-17

WARRINGTON c. D.. March ls.-Ai-
most i.o0Q persons thrCnEed the court
house grounds and court room late to-
day 20 get a glimpse % John Deuner.
his wife and brother. Jesse r. Dsnner,
who were arraiEued before Mayor COT
icy and bound over 90 the grand jury
without bond on the charge that they
murdered John BANTER brother % Mrs.
Denner. Hainters body. last SATURDAY
was dug from under a. stable near here.
where a. a. supposed O. have been buried
the night OF Decent Der m.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-03-17

Republicans AZ a caucus decided to
dav 20 rass the Parrstt- " hittsmors tar
alton I'LL. an naturalization measure.
Several amendments were proposed but
thee usre voted doNn. Some few
chanaes viii b. made In the hill how
ever. before a is placed on final pas
sars IN the house. The Better tenn
porary tai hi was reported out to-day
fof passage. IN the senate. ~ was de
cided 10 psrutt county auditors 10 en-
9AIs ths present deputy district tax as
SCISSORS FOR this years work Instead OF
SELECTING new and inexperienced men 20
~ ake the assessments.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-03-17

After several months complete idle
ness the railway shops % the Hockin <
valley Railroad Al Logan. were reopened
today. Perhaps half OF the regular
force will h. pat % work this week. This
viii BE- about as men. only a few men
are working a. the Hooking VALLEY shops
IN this city.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-03-17

AithouEh people were passing 90 and
FRO al day long In the New first Va
tionai Bank building to-day. safe rob
bern forced the com binatfnn in The safe
- the Hobcrts-LrEE Fire Insurance Co.
" bile ths attaches OF the office we're alb
sent. and stole as.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-03-17
IN THn snuATn.


NJ. Myers. q Marioni AbohshinI
once % diatrict school superintendent
NJ. Kennedy. % CuyhhoEa. Prohibit
ine dismissal % school teachers FOL
tOfninn labor unions.
M. Voiionwsidsr. % Ninton: To re
nuire coynty auditor Instead u COUNTY
commissioner % file n detailed state
ment 81 al county expenses.
M Mtckuno % summit Substitute
Tor original biil prescribing duties o
stats board % emhalmern.
49, nafefsI a. gfnrrrrIFleans On
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-03-17
Fish and Game.


Mr. Pink % Hamtltoni To provide
that consent % living parent must be
granted before adopted b. step-father or
atcp-mother.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-03-17
FROM
OHIO
Intsllirshesr Bureau
Cclum bun. O. Mach lo-

Columbus. o.. MArch ie-
Krnsat Mcleod cOuld not rsooxnlxs
ila own dauEftsr amoug thn children az
tendluG tbs Third avsuus school today.
Ter Nhan the pupils we're dlamifred az
noon he picked up Hazel Lunsford ana
placinE her in his wagon started 60
drife away with her despite her pro
tests. Bat lust then the Luustord
ehlldn father came along and regosutE-
Ing her. rescued hsr. McCloud did not
TAX Tie childH protests very seriously
prssioua o. this time because he and
bis wife were separated ana thev nav r.
been fighting over uo-nerFipn OF the
child BE supposed when the child OBJ
iected 20 going with him. u Vas because
% her desire 90 stay with her mother
inated or going with him.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1915-03-05
Admitted to Lama Rrotherhood.

Although foreigner and a devil" +"
the privileges of a lamasery in Tibet
were accorded to Mr.. Francis II. Mich
OILS, whose curious diary is published
in the current Bulletin of the Ameri-
can Geographical Society. 1t records
his conviction that more than a third
of the population of Tibet are lamas,
ordained deyotees of the state reli-
gion. In every family where there are
five sons or more one is compelled by
law to be lama, and in some parts
of Tibet there are lamaseries Of WON.
en-. The lamas' VOWS of celibacy and
chastity furnish one reason WHY the
population of Tibet is sparse. Chill.
dren possessing Sacred signs of
Buddha," consisting of ridges on the
back of thumb or finger between the
base and the first joint, are at once
resigned to the lama class Mr.. Mich.
OILS was discovered to have fine ridges
on his thumbs, which admitted him
to the lama brotherhood and material.
ly aided his studies.