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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-08-29
STILL DISTRIBUTE RELIEF

CHARLESTON, W. Va, Aug. 2s.-
Organized relief is being continued
in the districts visited by the foods
of Cabin Creek and Coal River two
weeks ago, and will be necessarily
continued indefinitely. Reports have
been received by the central relief
committee from 81 towns, showing
that there are 52S destitute families
with q total membership Of 2.433.
1t is believed by the last of this week
definite reports will have been receiv.
ed from all tn remainder Of the de.
vastated towns and hamlets, cover.
ing between 800 and 1000 families
with membership OF almost 5000.
Up to date over $1,000 worth of sup.
plies have been distributed among the
sufferers.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-08-29
MISS FRE1DA MATT H1AE, "pERFEcr GIRL

SAN DIEGO, CAL, Aug. 2S. = The
question of perfect physical develop.
ment In a woman Is one Of great i'm
portance. In the present day, when
the future OF all the nations Of the
world is occupying the public mind to
SO great an extent, its intense interest
can hardly be oyerestimated. For the
future of the American race depends
to a large degree, upon the mothers.
Such Is the belief OF Miss Freida
Matthiae, who won the physically per-
feet girl" prize at the San Diego expo.
sition. She is the champion all.around
woman athlete Of California, and is
only Is years old. The advice she
gives may be followed by any woman
with profit. Perfection is the goal
in any kind Of development, and in the
physical line 1t should be held con-
stantly In mind, for 1t is attainable,"
says Miss Matthiae. at is within the
grasp of every woman, and particular
ly OF every girl.
Experts declare that I have per-
feet form. According to measure
ments, this is true. l have this per-
feet figure because have worked, and
worked hard. have concentrated
my attention upon 1t. l have striven,
not for measurements or weights,
lines or proportions, but for health,
capacity and enjoyment.
Lack of application and concentra-
ton Is the main thing that keeps every
woman from being perfect today.
Every woman can easily learn how
to become perfect. 1t has been re.
Uuced to an exact science.
Every woman can be shown her de.
fects and be taught to remedy them.
Il consider 1t almost criminal to
neglect the young girls in their grow
Ing days. That is the best time to
work, and every mother should see
that her daughter realizes the import
ance Of perfect body am has every
opportunity to esquire one.
1.-The American woman lacks con.
centration. She does a thin: few
times, until the novelty wears on, and
then she abandons 1t for something
new. Exercise and athletics are Of no
value unless they are done steadily
and consistently.
Women envy me my perfect de.
velopment. Many will say that have
been favored by nature. Perhaps l
have, nut have shown my apprecia.
tion Of natures gifts by hard work
and study.
II say this in all sincerity. ANY
woman who will work as l have work
ed, who will train steadily, exercise
consistently, and follow the rules Of
development and health. can be as per.
feet as am. And any girl who, at
the age Of 10, Is started in the right
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-08-29

path of physical work, will be per.
feet woman.
Below are few simple rules
which l have followed any which
any woman may practice for her own
physical good:
First-Concentrate. Learn what
exercises you need, and apply yourself
to them. Let nothing. no matter how
tempting, interfere with your gym
nasium work.
Second = Cultivate some form Of
outdoor sport. Swimming Is best.
Tennis, golf, walking are all excellent
and within every ones reach.
Third-Join a good gymnasium II
you can. II not, make one at home.
Buy some simple equipment and fol.
low your exercises there.
Fourth : Learn dancing, athletic
dancing. and dance often. It is the
best developer for grace and strength
in the world.
Fifth-Sleep all you can. Get your
regular sleep. Learn to sleep when.
ever you have few spare moments in
the day time. Get at least eight hours
sleep out Of every twenty.four."
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-08-29
3: CONFESSIONS OF A WIFE ::

Who do you think. little book, was
my first visitor? Nobody but dear old
Jiml He came yesterday with Dick.
"Dick said the doctors had forbidden
yotA to see anyone but himself" he
said "but told him you were proba-
bly, so tired Of his face by this time
that you would welcome even mine"
Then he stopped his jollying and,
taking my hand, said, "Margie, am
sure you know no one In all the world,
with perhaps the exception of Dick, is
happier over your recovery. It's true.
isn't It? he asked with slight worry
In his tones.
aof course It Is, JIM" answered
@Dick, shall roll over for the gentle.
man,?" asked laughingly.
Eli take your word for 1t and thank
God that you can roll over said Jim
fervently.
you'll see," said, I'm going to
dance with you, dear old Jim, in a few
Weeks-or Is It months, Dick?"
y hope It will be weeks, dear, but
am afraid 1t will be months" Dick an.
swered gloomily.
Don't mind that, Margie. Nobody
wants to dance In the summer-much,"
Jim chimed In.
.By the way" he continued. "you
should have been at Malcolm Stuart's
dinner dance the other night, It was
the swaggerest thing that has beeu
pulled on In this town since,the wed.
ding parties Of Harry and Eliene
6imone, years ago. And you should
have seen your mother dance, Dick.
She will be taking the prize from ali
the girls yet"
Dick frowned and said, "shall 1 not
seud jim away now? Aren't you get.
ting tired, Margie2"
Dick dear. ] don't think I'll ever
bes tired again. I've rested enough to
last me all the rest Of my life.'
That's right, Margie. you lead old
Dick o dance. He is getting into that
settled state. that is the precursor of a
lengthened waist band and bald
head
I looked up anxiously. Both men
laughed. "You see, Jim, that Margie
and are still che; in trying to get
Tdse out of me you have taken o beau.
tifii{ 1ne out Of her"
"But you know, Dick" said, .I
= hate baldheaded, fat men and I'd, hate
ito have TO hate my husband"
4 Hear hear" said Jim. IT know
: you are on the road to recovery. Mar.
,gielfor Gsee.y eyes twinkle, They
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-08-29

have always held me in their dispas.
sionate SPELL"
l raised my hands in mock horror.
Dick" implored, in accepted melo.
dramatic accents, ~ am innocent. You
must believe me. Never before has
this man been SO exuberant over my
eyes,
when you two people finish your
vaudeville turn" said Dick, II may be
able to hold the stage long enough to
tell Margie that the doctor said she
could sit up little tomorrow"
Gone instantly was play and I fair.
ly gasped. "oh may /, Dick:"-and
then burst into tears.
jim left the room so quietly that I
did not know he was gone until I found
myself weeping softly in my hus.
bands arms, and heard him say,
There, there, dear. heart, now is not
the time for tears. You are going to
be WE'LL
"And happy" I added softly.
IF ] can make you so, please Cod"
whispered Dick as he kissed me linger-
ingly.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-08-29
-Four Vaudeville
Numbers at. Colonial

The vaudeville bill this week at the
Colonial has pleased the patrons even
better than the musical tabloid shows
OF the past few weeks. Four excellent
numbers comprise the bill and one is
in doubt which is the most entertain.
ing, Bob Chambers, with his novelty
sXylophone performance, Baxter and
LaConda in their singing, talking and
dancing act. Scat Stanley, the differ
ent man or the Ingraham Harris trio.
All OF these numbers are full Of punch
and the artists have the ability to get
it5oyer." Carol Carr made his first
appearance yesterday as the violinist
at the Colonial and his new march was
one Of the features Of the performance
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-08-29

Play days are almost over, and moth.
er's chief concern now is school
wardrobe for little daughter.
To help her decide on hats, frocks
and coats, made this sketch Of a
smart little school girl outfit design.
ed by Mne. Becker Of the Fashion Art
League Of America.
The coat is baby lamb cloth made
with triple cape, flarlng skirt and a
snug collar of black velvet. The round
sailor Is black velvet, bound around
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-08-29
Evening Chat
The French Huguenot churches, be-

The French Huguenot churches, be-
ing In severe straits on account Of the
general devastation Of the war, ap-
>pealed to the American churches for
help. Their delegate. Pastor Roussel,
recently took home gift Of som.. .g
over $40, 900, and now Rev. Charles 8.
MacFarland, general secretary Of the
Federal Council, reports that he has
secured nearly $4,000 more. which
will be conveyed to the French church.
es as an expression OF the affection or
Christians In America. The Federal
Council is endeavoring to secure about
$4,000 for the help Of their brethren
iniFrance.
Such incidents as this are. at least.
CLEANS of light in situation which
sometimes seems hopeless.
Fairmont does not lack for poets
Ind We have several that are capable
OF earnest sincere thought with the
ability to express themselves to con-
veyi clearly what they mean without
becoming ludicrous or maudlln as Is
the common fault Of the majority of
poet.novices. AS another example OF
this we submit the following poem by
Miss Eunah Taylor, head nurse at Cook
hospital and is entitled "Life's Ser.
vice." being tribute to the late DR..
John B. Murphy, the famous surgeon
who recently died In Chicago:
LIES SERVICE.
4 tribute to life whose light did
shine,
Into the darkened souls Of suffering
mankind,
How beautiful the rays OF setting sun
Shine on a work SO nobly done.
And thus when John B. Murphy passed
TO his reward, a gloom was cast
Wide DER thy nation, for twas he
Who lived his life to help humanity,
With his skilled hand he stayed the
tide
OF ebbing life; (thy stream is wide,)
Twas he who took the surgeons knife
And worked out many miracles
And left behind good seeds
Sown in his worthy deeds,
The task is finished and well done,
His wonderous teachings still live on
To be repeated through thy generation.
a priceless gift to his profession.
And though we miss him and are sad,
For bis example we are glad,
With clearer vision now We see
Our duty toward humanity.
EUNAH TAYLOR, R. N.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-08-29
HEALTH HINTS

Mumps is an acute infection and
not to be made light Of.
Children between the ages Of sir and
Is are the ones usually attacked, al.
though grown people may become at.
fected.
Boys and girls are about equally az.
fected and the disease Is believed to
be contracted by direct transmission
from one person to another. A person
rarely has It twice.
Mumps is seldom fatal but some
times 1t leaves unpleasant results. For
this reason the sick one should be well
cared for until entirely recovered. It
should also be remembered that this
disease may be more severe in adults
than In children.
The sick child must be kept In the
house away from other children and
must not receive any visitors until all
the swelling has gone. All children in
the family who have not had humps
must be kept away from school for a
period of three weeks after last expos
ure to the disease.
Children who have had humps may
attend school provided a physician
certifies in writing his personal knowl.
edge Of the attack, this certificate to
be presented to the principal OF the
school attended.
Before the little patient is discharg.
ed from quarantine. however, he must
be given thorough bath and change
Of clothing.
The room in which the patient was
kept should be thoroughly aired by
opening windows and doors and let
ting in sunlight. The bed linen should
BIO boiled.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-08-29

the brim with scarlet. The topknit OF
ribbon is the cnlor OF scarlet poppy.
Blue and white silk is used tl make
the frnck. but plaid serge or shepherd
plaid suiting would be quite as effec-
tive.
The prim little waist Is strapped
with green leather and trimmed with
brass buttons. Four flounces is all
there is to the skirt. The hat is white
crash with green and white crash rib.
bon and a green quill. A stunning lit
tie frock for the school girl Of u or
thereabouts.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-08-29
'coNFEpERArE WIDOW DIES

CHARLESTON, ". Va, Aug. Is
Survived by five children each Of
whom is past the age Of 81 years. Mrs.
Mary Jane Wilcher is dead at her
home in Maiden, at the age Of IS
years. Her husband, Captain Rich
ard Wilcher. Of Stonewall Jackson's
Brigade, was killed in action in 1864.
She was grandmother to % children
and great.grandchildren Of s.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-08-29

HEALTH QUESTIONS ANSWERED.
o. T. A.: Can glasses. once worn
for weak eyes, be discarded?'
Sometimes, after relieving the strain
and building up your general health.
But do not discard them without your
oculist's advice.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-08-29

when I arose to speak," related a
martyred statesman, some one hurl-
ed base, cowardly egg at me and it
struck me in the chest"
"And what kind of an egg might that
be?" asked fresh young man.
"a base, cowardly egg" explained
the statesman. "is one that hits you
and then runs"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-07-28

equal tho malice OF an old squaw."
said Phoebe. breaking into tho
silence which followed. Il do hope
she don't 20 around peddling that
story--not that anyone would be.
lieye n, but
Good Indian looked at her. and at
Evadna. He opened his lips for
speech. and closed them without
saying n word That near he came
to telling them the truth about
meeting Miss Georgia. and explain.
Ing about tho hair HaEar had
prated about but he thought OF
Rachel. and knew that he would
never tell anyone. not oven Evadna.
so he only laughed and caught her
By the arm.
Come on over 20 the hammock
he commanded. with all the AFRO.
gance OF a lover. We're mailing
that old hag altogether too import.
ant, IL seems 10 inc. Come on,
GoIdilocks--we haven't had n real
satisfying sort OF scrap for several
thousand years"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-07-28

@ TRENUOuS efforts being made in quarters
~ elect w. NJ Whitney congress from the Seattle
and Kitsap county district
The Star is sincerely loss understand Whitney
claim for the office
Usually, when asks high office from COM
munty he has achieved distinction OF kind
other in the community He has either been successful bush
ness manufacturer Judge lawyer doctor labor leader
teacher prominent in phanthropc work authority
social and economic problems
Whitney is not distinguished lawyer. lie is not sue
cessiu business He has done nothing the interests
OF the laboring people other class He phlan-
thropst He has given any attention. and has made
sacrifices to the idea OF lifting the burdens OF those need
lie Is economist He and has been interested
actively passve in social industrial problems In short
ne has made impress upon this community that in the
smallest way, has contributed TO its bettcrment
What, then, his claims to be congressman of this
great district Why should this community signaly honor
hms Why he entitled to the place than Tom Dick
or Harry? Can any tell? Can Whitney himself tell?
These are pertinent questions, since he asks the people
OF this city and kitsap county to make him congressman
This district does need does it nonentity
to represent it at Washington.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-07-28
Women DRINKS Hard
to Cure in DenUer

DENVER. Col. July 2S.-Drunk.
enness among women has been
slower to decrease under the state
prohibition law than among men.
juvenile court authorities said here
today.
Prohibition has cut down the
number of cases before the various
city courts IS per cent Habitual
men drunkards have almost disap.
peared. While drinking by wom-
en- shows a marked decrease. the
percentage M habitual woman
drunks" who have reformed falls
much below that OF the men.
Juvenile Court officer John
Phillips, wno meets these cases he.
cause children generally suffer
when their parents get drunk. said
women become liquor victims thru
environment, dependency and out
OF revenge,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-07-28
niii;;;u,..;s,siss
A Novel
A Week!
BY
B. M. Bower
Copyright. 1914. BY
Little. brown a co.
i;;;a.ii,;.:.,,:iiiii,.,;i;.,i.i;:.i.ii;:i
...l.yssssss.....a.

I've got something better than
papers. Yodr boss In dead. shot
him just now. He's lying back
there by the stable" Good indian
tilted his head backward.
Stanlcy's Jaw dropped. but II WAS
surprise which slackcned the mus.
ciea.
'You--ehot-"
"BaumberPer. | said H."
You'll hang for that" Stanley
stated impersonally. without NOV
ing
Good Indian smiled, but II only
made his face more ominous.
We'll. they cant hang man
more than once. III see this ranch
cleaned up while I'm about II. I'd
Just as SOON" he added composedly.
be hanged for nine men as for
one"
Stanley sat on his launches and
regarded him unwinkingly for so
long that Phoebe's nerves took n
panic and she drew Eyadna away
from the place.
Il believe. by heck. You would"
said Stanley Mt last. How'd you
find out Baumberger was back uh
this deai7" he asked curiously.
Good Indians shoulders went up
a little.
Il knew, and that's sufficient.
The dead line IN down past the
Point o. Rocks. After SHUTDOWN this
A.. 1nlnU 90 hold H. To- -
and their friends--snd no one else.
Tell that 20 your pals. unless you've
got grudge against them"
Stanley watched Good Indian
turn his back and walk away. Miss
George stood where she was until
che saw that Stanley did not intend
TO shoot Good Indian In the back.
as he might have done easily
enough, and followed 10 quickly
that she soon came up with him.
Good Indian turned at the
rustling OF the skirts Immediately
behind him. and looked down at her
somberiy. Then he caught sight OF
something she was carrying in her
hand. and he gave a short laugh.
VIVA, are you doing with that
thing he asked peremptorily.
Miss George blushed very red.
and slid the thing into her pocket.
We'll. every little helps" she re.
torted. with a miserable attempt at
her old breexiness OF manner Il
thought for a minute I'd have TO
shoot that man Stanley-whcn you
turned your back on him"
Good Indian stopped. looked At
her queerly, and went on again with.
out saying word.
Concluded In Our Next issue)
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-07-28
BRITISH MERCHANT CAPTAIN IS
EXECUTED BY GERMAN CAPTORS

for brave confuct' and we're men
toned In the house OF commons.
Fryatt was captured later. SEN
tence Of death wag confirmed, and
Fryatt was shot.
The Brussels, commanded by
Capt Fryatt Is a North sea ferry
steamer
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-07-28

IROM Samuel McRoberts. senior vice president OF the
= National City bank of New York. timely bit
of advice. Mr. McRoberts who has Just made a of
Russia, points the tremendous opportunities offered to
American capital and enterprise in the establishment OF branch
factories in Russia
Russia has been awakened by the past all eoncep
ton" says the New York banker.
There two obstacles in the OF establishment Of
trade relations this great distance with Russas market
its remoeness and naccessbty during part of the year.
and competition from Europe and Asia But capital itself
Tor the establishment OF manufactures the ground will be
in large demand and welcomed with open
Neither Russia any OF its ncighbors will have much
capital spare after the bills paid America
flowing with it, and without doubt the Russian government
would offer every and render substantial aid
to American investors
II distance prevents manufacturers from readily
getting their products the OF Russia why
acture the goods there9 America supply the
al machinery and technical knowledge Russia has the
other essentials. There are indeed opportunities
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-07-28

BERLIN, via sayvilIe, Wire
less, July 27-(peIsyed)-
Capt. Charles Frystt Of the
British merchant steamer
Brussels was executed Tor
"franctire" crime against arm
Cd German sea forces on order
~ = field court OF the navy
corps, according to official dis
pstches from Brcgge today.
The death sentence was imposed
because, altho Fryatt did not be
long TO the British naval forces. on
March 25, 1915, near the Mas
fireship. he endeavored TO ram the
German submarine U.33.
Fryatt. his first officer, and his
first engineer. later received gold
watches from the British admiralty
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-07-28
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-07-28
CLUB HAS OUTING

The o. A. Dancing club will give
Its annual excursion on Lake
Washington August Z. There Will
be card playing snd dancing. Ev-
erybody In invited to attend. The
boat leaves foot Of Yesler way at
$3.50 a. m.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-07-28
QUITE A REPORTER

There In no news In this settle
ment To speak Of We did hear Of
a man whose head was blown off
by a boiler explosion. but we
didn't have time to learn his name.
Anyhow, he doesn't have no kin
folk In this country, so II don't
much matter.-The Adams tTenn)
Enterprise.
A weaver went 10 America two
or three years ago. The other
week he came over on a visit TO
his native town. and called at the
old mill TO see some of his former
workmstes
One OF them said 10 him, II be-
lieve it's all hustle and hustle in
America. In fact. you 'aven't time
TO eat"
Hustle and hustle" said the
weaver from America why. when
| left here ! spelt my name Mir
rill tMi-r-ri-tO. but now I spell II
M-e-r-r-e-iI.'
"How's that7" said his work
mate.
Because" replied the American
weaver. Il haven't time 10 dot the
f!"-Tit-Bits.
A CONVINCING ARGUMENT
PoIiesmsn-what are you stand
ing ere for
losfsr-Nuffink.
poiiosman-weil. just move on.
II everybody was 20 stand In one
place. how would the rest get past7
USE YOUR OWN DISCRETION;
THAT'S WHAT 1T IS FOR.
WHADoA "a MEAN srYLisHf
Don't forget the Grange picnic
at Stewards grove next Saturday.
Everybody come for a good time
and don't try TO be stylish and
dress for it-Adva In the Digby
uowa)' Herald Union
oAYllohr-eAviNo
"Cook-Generh Wanted
washing or windows.-('Want' Ad
In Daily Paper)
Train your boys to ride q h0rse
like an Indian and to shoot like the
sharpshooters OF Kentucky and
Tennessee at the battle OF ChaL
mette In isis.-Champ Clark.
But. remarks Puck. II il 20 diff
cult to do those things In . modern
fiat. The downstairs tenants would
be almost certain to complain
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-07-28
Food Dictator Not REQUIRED

ZTEW YORKS health commissioner says family of five
kV buy sufficient food for 451 cents day He adds
| the family buys with discretion BY which last he
suppose the family take the pledge against
eggs, butter milk etc, etc, etc, etc,