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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-22
v. P.t. A. WILL ISSUE
TONS Of LITERATURE

erance facts and arguments 70 nation
wide prohibition at the booth Of the
Woman's Prohibition League OF Amer
lea, in the administration building at
the Virginia State Fair. are being per-
fected by the Virginia division OF that
organization.
The booth will be located in the
same space as occupied last year. II
will be attractiveiy decorated and with
in 1t there will be. throughout the
course of the fair, representatives OF
the organization who will present to
each caller a free batch OF interesting
and coffee and tea will be served.
At the last quarterly meeting Of the
w. P. L. A. held at its headquarters.
lis North Fifth Street, Mrs. w. r..
Binns was elected chairman Of the
booth and Mrs. j. D. Laughlin Of the
refreshments committee. Plans for the
decoration Of the booth and the dis
tribution Of literature were discussed
and the president, Mrs. G. NJ. Jobson,
and the two chairmen were authorized
to conclude all arrangements.
An interesting placard in the shape
Of the State OF Virginia as 1t appears
on the map, in outline, has been de-
signed. This placard, by the thous-
ands, will be given to visitors at the
booth. The legends to be carried on
this placard. in tag form, the State
outline two and a half inches high
and four inches wide, are.
wv. p. L. A.
Strict enforcement of the law.
Fair trial for prohibition.
"A saloonless nation, and a stain
less flag by 1920"
In addition to the distribution of
hundreds Of thousands OF these ''tags'
the league will give out tons Of litera-
ture for the information Of the people
of Virginia, whose interest il now
turned toward national prohibition.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-22

A. q result OF a cfowe stuay OF H.
cddents in munition plants In Penn
syivania, the state Department N
Labor and Industry has drawn up a
net of regulations in which II rs 1e-
clArea that mo person upon whom the
odor OF liquor can be detected shall be
allowed upon the premises OF a plant
Manufacturing OF among explosives,
or in any explosive building
Emma L. Transeau. discussing this
action in an interesting article In the
National Daily says:
This ie a body blow to the
latest argument against industrial
prohibition devised by the
liquorites who quite forget the
function OF the nose when they
charge that the only results OF
this ban WIFI be to make hypo-
critics.
Whether the teii-taie doors Will
be determined by a breath smell
ing inspection such as the Rus
sian army Is said to have en-
pioyed In anE-pr Obi bit!on days
before sending men out for duty
in intense cold, has probably not
been worked cut There ap-
pears to be no doubt however,
about the practicabiltty OF this
means OF spotting the drlnker.
The danger OF making hypo-
critics has long had a Arm hold
upon the conscience OF the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-22

There are entirely too many fires
in Richmond for comfort. It would
pay the city and business men to en-
ploy An extra hundred or two hundred
men as watchmen for few months,
at least, until the firebugs are rounded
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-22

Winchester, Va. Sept 21.--Horses
were sold by the pound for the first
time In the Winchester market, when
Scott Grant, local dealer, delivered
$3.50 pounds Of horsefesh to c. G.
Grove. of Martinsburg. w. Va. for
IL cents per pound. There were in
all twenty-one horses, the average
weight of which was 800 pounds. A
-year-old colt weighed 1890
pounds.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-22
THOUGHT HE WAS SPY.
Eirginian In Germany Mistaken Fol
British Agent

rginian In Germany Nistakcn For
British Agent.
Norfolk. Va, Sept. sl-Lous
Fisher, of the virginlan Pilot adver-
tistng staff. has returned from Ger
many. where he went several weeks
ago to see his mother. who Is critical
ly i'll On the return voyage he was
held up in London sixty-three hours
and also spent FIVE days in Copen-
hagen.
He found II a difficult matter to
get into Germany, and was held under
suspicion of being a British spy and
was detained a day after being fol-
lowed about by detectives, He tried
to get permission to stay In Berlin
longer. but IL was denied
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-22

The Philadelphia Press fixes the
sound of Doctor Wilson" Well let
faces over your dose. Take your medf-
cine like the little mar YOU are,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-22
Prepartng For Big Meeting.

Charlottesville. Va. Sept. 2l.--Lead-
ing churchmen of this city have de-
cided to build a tabernacle costing
several thousand dollars for Gyps
Smith, Jr.. who will hold meeting in
this city beginning October s. The
structure is to seat 5000 people ard
will be dedicated Friday. October 6.
A choir ok zoo voices Will b provided,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-22
virginia Soldier Dies

Brownsville, Texas, Sept. 21-The
body OF Private Arthur Frazier. aged
twenty-one, OF l. Company Second
Virginia Regiment, who died In the
military hospital. following an opera
ton. was shipped yesterday to his
home at Stonega. va.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-22

little likelihood OF s14 ffour-but, all
the same. that cornheld looks good
to us.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-22

He who makes two porkers grow
where but one razor-back grew be-
fore, Is the real philanthropist.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-22
Stearnes In Norfolk.

Superintendent Of Public Instruc-
ton r. c. Stearnes delivered an ad-
dress yesterday At meeting Of Nor
folk public school teachers held 70
outline the work tor the year.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-22
Accepts CAN To yirxinia.

Elizabeth City. N. c., Sept 81
Rev. J. A. Willoughby. who for sew
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-10-27
Also Wasted.

II there are any country women who
are wasting their time envying their
sisters in the city-don't do 1t. Such
IN attitude Ia out IF dats.-Exchange
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-10-27

with eczema, ring.
worm, rashes and
similar itching, burn.
ing skin troublcs.
At any reliable
druggists get a jar of
resinol ointment and
O cake Of resinol soap.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-10-27
How to Heal
Skin-D Diseases

A Baltimore doctor suggests this
simple, but reliable and inexpensive,
home treatment for people suffering
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-10-27
she ploughed throguh the Gulf Of St.

ONO PAoo6Aoa @hA o6uA ShC ooih VI 81.
Lawrence.
"a far reach from my kitchen stove
to the moonlit Jea and the northern
lights on that distant night, but it suf-
feed to change my mood. Buckwheat
cakes and sausage are good and If
there Is more poetry in the moon, es-
pecially when you watch It 18th an
agreeable companion. and that CON-
panion man, the other Is moro salts
Tying for an early breakfast.
However, my mental gymnastics
served good purpose. Liz. had been
trying all through the weeE Eur days
I had been pricked until felt as foil
Of holes as an old pincushlon. II Is
the tiny stabs from unexpected sources
that make life hard. There are strength
and endurance for the big issues, but
the little things end by raspiug raw
nerves. Then is the time for me 10 get
into the open IL | can. 1t Is not al
ways possible. But did get away from
the house for little while. Just walk
to the mail box and back. but it was far
enough away for the rapid walk to send
the blood tingiing through my veins
and change my viewpoint OF lie.
II think, perhaps, the letter found
there helped as much as the crisp air
to change the current Of my thoughts.
It was from the mum OF whom l an
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-10-27
:: CONFESSIONS OF A WIFE. =:

To-day turned what might have been
o tragedy, little book. into comedy
as he sat up in bed and pushed away
the hot water bottles.
81 won't have to take another bath.
tomorrow, will l, MOTHER" he asked
plaintively.
as that why you jumped into the
water and made Uncle Dick jump IN
after you?" asked Jim Edie.
Course not. You know you push.
ed me In Bulge" he said to his broth
or.
"what?" shouted everyone but Ell
iepe, who asked In a shocked voice.
"Budge, did you push your little broth.
er into the water?"
'No. he didn't" interrupted Teddy
eagerly. ~ told him I was going to
! fly up that bright moony path out
there, and he said. Huh. what are
y you givin' me-? An said I'm givin It
to you straight An he said. You're
loony' An said I'll Just show you
II I'm looney,' an climbed up on the
rail and and
Then he got cold feet" finished
Bulge. land Just thought he needed
q lesson, and gave him little push
just teeny push. not enough to
push a mosquito Off your hand-and
over he went. tell you. mother.
was scared and was awful glad when
Uncle Dick jumped after him and saw
ed him"
Here Alice came on board and told
me Dick wanted to see me. AS open.
ed the door to his room, Dick looked
up eagerly. His face fell as he saw
mine.
"why. are you nj. Margie!" he e1.
claimed. you look as though you
had seen ghost instead of seeing
your husband escape from being
drowned. It was a good thing Jim
came after us. for all at once my heart
seemed to swell until afraid 1t was
going to burst and really did not
know much more until was on deck
looking into your dear eyes,"
Aro you al! right, now. Dick?" I
managed to ask.
Perfectly. Just as comfortable rs I
can be while you are away from mo
Margie. Do you know, dear, what
was thinking when I was out there
battling for Toddy's and my life? I
sas thinking that II you did not Iowa
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-10-27
otters, FayerIte Game.

The favorite game Of offers seems
to be that Of sliding down hill. They
climb to the top Of high snow ridge
re fiat upon the stomach, with the
forefeet bent backward. and giving
themselves an impulse with the hind
legs. glide down the hill head foremost
In summer they select sloping river
bank which has n clayey soil. and
where the water at its base is Of con
Siderable depth. Climbing this bank
they start from the top, slip swiftly
over the slopins ground, and plunge
into the water.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-10-27

me any more | hoped Id die"
Don't Dick" whispered, hut for
the love of ME I could not give him
the longing look he gave me as he
wished. did not love him any more.
and this. little book, was tho most hCr,
rible thing about 1t.
Little book, when Dick was ont there
struggling in the water. kept think.
ing what would do II Dick should
drown!
There. I have written 1t! I, who
have always prlded myself ON my
sense Of Justice. saw my husband lat.
thing for his life and instead OF hoping
for his safety, thought OF what would
do II l were free filed my mind.
I was able to contemplate lie with.
out Dick. was more concerned 70.
the safety Of To-day than | was for
that Of Dick. l felt that the kiss Dick
begged me for was the kiss of Judas.
l gave 1t hurriedly and fed to my room
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-10-27

speaking. He had never written to me
before and the letter was the merest,
: friendliest little note. Remember, Har-
riet, ! had not thought OF the man Tor
two years. Can you explain the coiu-
cidcnce? Was 1t telepathy?"
I 81 cannot say" Harriet answered
slowly, there are so many things that
are unexniallIaDI,. that seem mysIerI-
Gus, yet have val erect upon ones
life. The only thing one can do is to
accept them without explanation"
That Is true, but one cannot help
wondering. Was IL his thought of me
after the letter was mailed, his absorb.
ed thought that made me SO complete.
ly forget my daily surroundings and
stand with him on the deck OF that
old steamer? Be that as 1t may, there
was nothing in the letter to suggest
anything but q kindly interest. Could
he call? He was coming to Washing.
ton and would like 10 meet me again.
Glad as was to hear from him
again, my first impulse was to find
some excuse to prevent his coming.
didn't have decent dress to my name
, l cannot keep up with styles and have
AittiS uoS LOI uP-IO-uSkS SIOIHcS. all
little ashamed OF. myself as | look
back upon that moment of hesitancy.
i.uL nevertheless | wrote aud told him
10 come.
HE did not wait for my reply, IIar.
riet. lie came the following day and
found NC in u faded calico dress Ill the
depths OF suubonnet. | was in the
garden gathering beans for dinner and
did not see him until heard voice
that made me jump 10 my iect What
40 you think that man din? He put his
hand under my chin. lifted up my face
and kissed me.
"Of course, by all the conventions
and modesty and outraged feeling, |
should have resented that kiss. | did
/ nothing OF the kind / merely stared
up into his face. Then, before real.
I lied what was doing. buried my
face against his coat sleeve.
That was the beginning and the
end Of my courtship. Afterward, when
was alone, | felt SO ashamed And
! was tortured by doubt. had never
thought love could come all in a mo.
ment. was overwhelmed and afraid.
So afraid it might not be true. But
when told him my fears little later
knew that / had been making q
| mountain out of a molehill.
$50 you see. Harriet. the great event
bore down upon me without beginning
or end. 1t had to be. and was"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-10-27
sketch before the gown is in the shops

The peplum blouse has the spotlight
In the autumn fashion shows, but /
haven't seen many Of those outside
the belt" blouses In the tea rooms or
in other places where smartly dressed
women gather. It's q Paris idea and
Miss America takes none too kindly
to it-she likes her waists tucked in.
Bands Of fur or plush trim the pep.
lums on many Of the crepe and lin.
gerie blouses. And a basket Of flowers
nothing less-blooms forth on the
front Of pink crepe blouse. 1t fas.
tens at the left leaving plenty of room
for the floral display.
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.sy BETTY eRoWN.)
Is from Paris-made by the famous

It's from Paris-made by the famous
Bernard!
The threequarter length coat is fit.
ted with basque.like snugness at the
waist line, but flares into a sort of
tunic skirt In flat defiance Of the new
fashion edict against flares.
The pouch pockets are set on like
apron pockets. close to the front. Vel
vet In balsam green, with trimmings
OF raccoon is the material used-rac-
room, by the way, is the popular fur
trimming Of the hour.
Through courtesy Of Mandel broth.
ers am able to show this Paris gown
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-10-27
HEALTH HINTS

Ten thousand tiny headstones are
erected every year by the busy little
germs that cause whooping cough.
Yet the disease can be kept from
spreading by promptly isolating every
little patient Each patient is q source
Of injection until the spasomdic cough
is over. Don't overlook the fact, how.
ever, I..4L an incubation period Of six
weeks must elapse before symptoms
OF the cough may be considered as
having passed.
PATENTS may continue to spread the
disease for six weeks after apparent
recovery.
Isolation OF person suffering from
whooping cough does not mean strict
confinement to closed room. The
patient will have a better chance Of
quickly recovering II permitted to
spend a good part Of the time out OF
doors.
| When taking the air contact with
others must be avoided else the dis.
ease will spread.
Children with whooping cough who
are given their liberty out OF doors
should be plainly labeled with a red
cross or yellow flag. conspicuously
displayed on their clothing to warn
others. In some communities this Is
now compulsory.
Don't allow cats, dogs or other do
nestle ANIMALS near a child suffering
from whooping cough. These animals
often act as carriers of disease germs.
A child with whooping cough should
not go TO school. theatres. church, pub
lie meetings. nor ride in street cars
or pubic conveyances.
Children under five who are taken
with the disease require the greatest
protection and care. Don't forget that
mild cases OF the disease without the
characteristic whoop, may spread the
disease just as much as more serious
cases.
Don't overlook the fact that whoop.
Ing cough is quite common in adults
as we'll as children.
Don't forget to notify all friends
OF the family that your child has
whooping cough.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-10-27

These are not at all extensive. With
the rcsinol soap and warm water battle
the affected parts thoroughly, until
they arc free from crusts and the skin
Is softened. Dry very gently, spread
on q thin layer Of the rcsinol ointment,
and cover with light bandagc-if nee.
essary to protect the clothing. This
should be done twice a day. Usually
the itching and burning stop with the
first treatment. and the skin soon be-
comes clear and healthy again.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-10-27

Almost any soap will clean the skin
and hair. But those who want soap
which not only cleanscs but actually
helps the complexion and hair are wise
to choose rcsinol soap.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-10-27

HEALTH QUESTIONS ANSWERED.
P. R.-Will you please tell me what
is anthrax?
Anthrax is a contagious disease of
the skin, common among furriers,
farmers or women who wear furs.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-10-27

You may think this is an afternoon
gown that has lost its sleeves, but It Is
merely an underagarment which must
hide its prettiness beneath some fluffy
frock.
It's pstticoat and bodice an in one.
the petty" part being white dotted
Swiss, suffled with embroidered organ.
dy; it's pin tucked at the hips gives 1t
fulness and 1t is trimmed with shout.
der straps and bands Of shell pink rib.
bon to give 1t prettiness. It's u Fash.
ion Art Sketch, so YOU may be sure this
is the latest In lingerie.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-05-18
STATE POLITICS,

While the political of Montana are comparatively serene
right there feeling among those who take an ne
such things that simply enjoying the calm which pecec the
poverba storm That there will be politics plenty between this
fact hears already of wires being laid schemes being
coed and alliances boached anticipation of the arrival Of the
big show which is headed this way.
Many Of these reported projected enterprises revoe around the
part which the prohibition issue is likely play the state political
melange And who that the and dry fight not
gong to be before progressed
far might well begin right revision of such ideas The
combatans in these prohibition fights always force their way into
the exact center OF the stage and that the Montana
situation not prove any notable exception to the rule
Neither to be possible for active participant in DO
ca affairs to keep clear Of the merry fuss which Forthcoming
Saddmg that particular question going Be unpopular
impossible Our advice aspiring politicians pick his horse
before the real race starts and stay with him to the finish
ox months had the election been held then Montana would
probably have dry BY substantial majority What will do
SIX months hence, lies not in the mouth Of any with
certainty The aniprohbion forces not going to lose this
state without struggle They going fight with every weapon
that they lay their hands They number them of
the most astue politicians the They will be embarrassed
by any lack OF funds with which to their end Of the
and their campaign will be the hands of skilled the use of
PRACTICAL methods the attainment of desired results
ihe floating around that the liquor now wok king
up scheme for acquiring control Of the political organizations in
this state This plan, it really being followed up may have fo
lis the control Of either both Of the political oganzat rs
1t is interesting at this time merely political gossip but should it
develop later that the anpros actually directing their
toward the conummaon of such attempt this newspaper will
feel mpeed entirely frank and perhaps frequent pro-
tests there will be plenty of time to elaborate upon this interesting
ubJcc future should require Our only purpose ad
ve1ing to the matter this make public report that has
somewhat the appearance of plausby there any scheme
foot to make any political party democratic republican the
tail 10 The liquor organizations kite the members of those pate
certainly entitled know about that those who desire may
register Their protests.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-05-18
KEEP SHEEP ON
SMALL FARMS

few years ago Fergus county was
the banner sheep county of Montana
having at its zenith about 100000
sheep with an annual wool clip OF more
than 100000 pounds. With the ad-
vent of the homesteader and the cut
ting up of range, the large bands were
disposed OF and the sheep industry as
range proposition has gradually been
on the decrease. Those who have been
able to stay with the sheep business
have made good. especially during the
past few years when the price of wool
and mutton has been very high
The future OF the sheep industry of
Fergus county depends largely upon
what numbers can be kept upon the
smaller farms. Sheep. while very prof
table at the present time, require per-
haps more care during certain periods
OF the year than any other livestock
and many of the American farmers do
not take kindly to sheep. That is per-
haps one reason why more sheep are
not kept on the farms. Other reasons
are the cost of fencing or the necessity
OF having some one with the sheep
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-05-18
VOTE ON PARK PLANS.

The straw vote taken the athletic park and cfloren play
ground proposition have attracted good deal of attention
In matter of this kind the individual who takes the trouble his
ballot has keen interest the In the short
time the ballot box open credbe total rolled and
the preference the site made unmstakabe By
whemng majority the voters declared for the Scott and they
have been moved this choice by several important
sderatons. 10 begin with it deemed a wise policy
have two parks the neghborood and that eliminated
Site lhen the rapid growth of that other where the Scott
tract situated made desirable provide park there and
the Scott tract large enough furnish site for fire station
which will unquesonab be needed before long, and still leave
ground for the athletic park and the cdens playground The
small cost but the whole the trend toward the Scott
place seems this newspaper that the public expression noted
forms wise decision.
In view OF the negligible negative vote cast there does appear
be any very opposition to the park an AT all events the
result will justify the authorities submitting the formally
the people.