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The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-09-10
AND
FRESH AIR ARE
HEALTH AIDS
Says Health Commissioner in
His Little Talk on Health
and Hygiene.

HARRISBURG, Pa, Sept. 9.-Fol-
lowing strenuous fortnight during
which he has been forced to solve
complicated questions in connection
with the statewide infantlle paralysis
quarantine. Or. Samuel G. Dixon is
sues a weekly letter devoted to the
subject of Labor"
The state health commissioner
speaks feelingly of the benefits OF sun
light and fresh air. and deplores the
fact that modern industry deprives
mankind Of so much OF It's primitive
heritage.
Dr. Dixon says:
Man was intended to labor by the
all-wise Creator. Our mental and
physical makeup is such that occupa-
ton is essential to continued well-be-
ing.
From the hunter, the fisherman
and the crude agriculturist, man has
evolved Il complicated civilization
There are thousands Of occupations
today in place of the few primitive
ores, but still the majority OF these
center about the fulfilling Of the pri-
mary necessities, feeding and clothing
mankind.
1T has become impossible for the
lahorer to work under the conditions
which originally obtained. Besides the
fields and the forests we have mine.
mill and mart.
Man has progressed mentally to a
remarkable degree, but we cannot say
that of his physical development. How
over. his requirements are much the
same as those Of our remote ancestors
Sunlight: fresh air, pure water and
physical exercise are absolutely es-
sential to the maintenance of health.
If the conditions under which mel
and women labor do not make this
possible they are detrimental to the
individual and to society at large, for
upon the health of its people depends
tile ultimate future of any nation. No
machinery can entirely replace the
sinews Of labor
ITO be healthy and happy one must
love his work"
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-09-10
KEY TO HEART
Contained in Message Woman
Writes on Chicken Coop
to Be Shipped.

READING, Pa. Sept 9.-Little did
Evelyn G. Marquette, a Reading shop
girl, living at Oakbrook, one of the
city's suburbs, when she was packing
a lock in one of the city's industries
and put along with It card bearing
her name and address. imagine that
she was sending away the key TO her
heart. and that It would bring her n
well-to-do husband; yet such proved
to be the case, for Claude A. Parsons
of Arnold, near Pittsburg, arrived in
Reading, slipped an engagement ring
on Miss Marquette's finger and plans
for their wedding are under way.
It appears that the prospective hus-
band wanted lock TO protect his
chicken coop against night raiders.
The one he bought at the hardware
store contained Miss Marquette's card.
There was the usual correspondence,
exchange of photographs and now will
r-cnr the wedding. To make sure
there would be no disputing his
claims, the prospective bridegroom
brought along the key TO the magic
lock to prove that he was the man.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-09-10
STRANGE CRIME
IS BLAMED ON
FILIPINO WITCH
Court Takes CognizanCe of Be.
lief in Evil Being in Dis
posing Of Case.

MANILA, P. l.. Sept. 9.-The Fill
Pine witch, known as the Aswan. is
setd - assume the shape Of bird or
animal, with which it roams the for
est or files in and out among the trees
Of the cocoanut grove or the clumps
Of bamboo at night.
Tho favorite shapes assumed nv the
Aswan are those Of a black pig or
dog, or the vampire bat or calao ne
latter being an ungainly bird OF the
boron species. These unholy night
plnwlcrs seek the bodies Of the dead,
or old. sick and decrepit, o. very
young children, which they hear away
aad covCur.
The existence OF witches and Of
witch killers, and OF the trial OF the
latter. Is attested by the records of
the supreme court Of the Philippines.
as we'll as those OF the courts Of Frst
instance. The leading case was tina,
OF the STATE against Melecio Mecalin-
tai and Isldoro Paled, the two defend
ants being accused Of homicide under
the following circumstances:
Story OF Their Crime.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-09-10
FAMOUS S'NGER
welded TO ART;
HUSBAND SUES
Marguerite StareIIe Shelton
Prefers Career TO Him,
Denver Man SAYS.

DENVER, Colo, Sept. 9.-Boying.
ton Shelton has given to the world
great opera singer, but at the cost
Of his own happiness and a disrupted
home. This, in brief, was the story
told by the wealthy contractor in court
in asking for divorce from Marguer.
lite Starelle SHELTON, formerly of the
Metropolitan Grand Opera company
and now singing in Paris.
1t was nearly twenty years ago
when Marguerite Starelle, an immi-
grant from Sweden, came to Denver,
and was employed as a housemaid in
the Shelton family. Shelton dlscoy-
cred her unusual voice and that in
terest grew into love. They were mar
ried in 1897.
Sends Her to New York.
Then Shelton determined to give his
wife a musical education. He sent
her to New York and his wealth COM
manded the best instruction. Mrs.
Skelton studied under Luckstone and
later went to Paris for training under
Jean de Reszke and other famous
masters.
In the De Reszke studio Mrs. Skel.
ION was q classmate of Mary Garden,
She developed wonderful coloratura
soprano voice that won her an engage
ment at the National Opera in Paris.
But art is jealous master, and dur.
ing her years in Paris Mrs. SHELTON
made only one trip to Denver to visit
her husband.
Returns TO New York.
After remarkable success in London
and Berlin, Mrs. Shelton was engaged
by the Metropolitan Opera company
OF New York But although this
brought her back TO America, her ca
reer still claimed her and SHELTON re-
NAMED lonely.
So Shelton sadly confessed that art
and the enjoyment of career had
Won away his wife and asked decree
on the ground of desertion.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-09-10
ROUTED
BY BUSY BUGS
Musicians Find Their InStru-
mentS Filled with the In
SeCts and They Quit.

ALTON. ILL.,, Sept. Am army of
bugs. which have been unlimited
guests at the concerts of the White
Hussar band in Seminary park, finally
became so unappreciative of the eff
forts OF the musicians that they literally
pestered the band into silence. AS
a result, the bugs now have the park
TO themselves-the band has reformed
Its bitten remnants in Riverside park.
The band has been playing in a
temporary stand on which the lights
were barely above the heads OF the
musicians. Thousands of bugs, with
ears for light music, were attracted
to the stand and soon broke UP the
harmony.
About the only instrument the bugs
didn't attempt to explore was the in
terror Of the bass drum and the band
master was much mortified whenever
the French horn exuded cloud Of in
sects, instead Of sharps and flats.
The climax was reached at the last
concert when the tuba player ex-
planned his inability TO keep time or
in the right key by saying he mistook
the bugs, sitting on the music, for
notes. Some notes that he belched forth
are said to have made the conductors
hair stand straight up like quilts on
an angry porcupine.
A man had been hired to keep the
bugs of the musicians, but the bugs
made counter-attack with rein
forcements and the White Hussars
hauled down their colors, wrapped up
bugs and notes and executed a
strategic retreat to Riverside park,
where the future concerts will bo
given.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-09-10
HOG RAISING
Furnishes Both Pleasure ard
Profit to a Young Cali
fornia Girl.

HoLTVILLE. Cal. Sept. 9.--Raising
Ihogs for pleasure and profit is the oc-
|cupatton OF Miss Josie Fuller. seven
teen, the youngest and best all around
feminine pork producer in the imperial
valley.
II is her ambition to become the best
expert on hogs in her district. Her
herd numbers fifty strong and is in
|creasing.
'Pig culture isn't esthetic work, OF
course" said Miss Fuller. ut can't be
considered a finishing school for de-
'butantes, but Their S money tG It."
She has established a record Of de-
veloping her porkers for the market at
q cost Of three and half cents a
pound. She came within half a cent
Of winning the University Of Calf
fornia prize, which would have en-
titled her TO transcontnental trip.
The judges decided she spent TOO much
time in caring for her hogs. This was
charged up against profit and cut down
her score.
However" she said. u feel that IL
pays to spend plenty of time with hogs.
1t makes them contented and that
means money. Kindness is a big fac
tor in hog raising.
Women may not admire hogs. but
II they don't it's because they know so
little about them. Once interested they
become just as capable as men in
handling swine"
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-09-10

stream near by, threw her in, and re-
peatedly submerged her in the water.
One Of the tormentors, noticing pair
OF scissors, took them and cut of ono
ear, after which they continued sub
merging and resubmerglng for a
while, varying the performance BIZ
cutting on the other ear. Finally her
mead struck rock. or exhaustion
oVercame her, and the sufferings of
their victim were ended.
The supreme court modified the
sentence awarded by the trial court
on tho ground thai belief in WITCH
craft, sincerely entertained by the de-
PENDANTS, which belief prompted the
act, should have been taken into con-
sideration by the lower court in fixing
the penalty.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-09-10
JOBSFURNISHED
BY 9 DRY Law
identifying" Liquor Consign-
eeS Regular Occupation in
State of Alabama.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Sept. 9.--Out
Of the rigid s'dt5w!de Prohibition law
under which the thirsty citizen can
refresh himself only by shipments of
whiskey and beer in narrowly restrict
Cd limits q new and lucrative bust
ness Eas sprung up in BCssemer. Ala,
which bids fair to spread to many cit
les and towns in the state. This Is
in the form OF identification" under
which party goes to the express COM
pany and identifies a man who has
package of liquor consigned to him,
but who is unknown to the express
people, who under the law must re-
qu're trustworthy identification be-
fore delivering shipments.
For months citizens were frequent
ly called on to identify Consignees;
but this developed into a situation
which required considerable loss OF
time. So the custom of making a
small charge Of twenty-five cents for
walking TO the express office became
quite general.
Calls for Identification got so nu-
merous that the price for this service
was increased to fifty cents. The bus
mess has grown so large that some
men are making their living that way
and payments for this service often
aggregate as much as hundred dol
lars day.
As an outgrowth of this situation
the city council of Bessemer is is con-
sidering the adoption of an ordinance
providing that any one who acts as
a regular identifer must pay license
10 the city.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-09-10
GIVES BIRTH TO NINETEEN
CHILDREN IN TEN YEARS

CORNING, Ark, Sept. Crank
Scott and his wife, Of Kensctt. have
been married ten years. Nineteen
boys have been born to them. Six
died at birth. OF the thirteen living
there are three sets Of triplets and two
sets of twins. The parents have been
partial to the letter a. OF the alpha
bet in naming them. Ashbell, Archer
and Austin are four and half years
old. Arthur and Arnold three and a
half, Alfred, Albion and Adolph
eighteen months and Abel and Abner
six months.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-09-10

men who two years ago were pos.
sessed of merely modest means. The
Norwegians rather put it over" the
Swedes at the beginning of the wal
by buying up many Swedish ships be-
fore the Swedish owners realized the
mammoth profits that were to come
from neutral tonnage in war times,
The Danes were quick to grasp the
situation. too, and the result has beer
that many Norwegian and Danish
shipping companies have entirely paid
off all their capital stock, have paid
off the cost OF all their ships and have
declared huge dividends from the
earnings Of vessels which no longer
represent a dollar of original invest.
ment. Despite the many losses inflict.
ed upon Scandinavian shipping by
German submarines and North sea
mines the tonnage of the northern
neutrals has shown a steady increase.
Many of the big shipbuilding orders
orders placed in the United States in
the past eighteen months have come
from Norway. Shipping shares on the
stock exchanges, under these circum-
stances, have had boom unparalleled
in,Sl history. They have jumped hum
dreds Of points in day and instead
of selling in the tens of crowns are
now selling in the thousands. ShiP
values have increased about four roru,
Enormous Profits.
The Norwegiuns have also reaped
enormous profits from fish, the price
Of herring and fish oils having shown
increases as high as 600 per cent. The
biggest profits came from Germany,
of course, but now under a trade agree
ment with Great Britain the English
have first option on the Norwegian out
put at limited prices.
Despite the fortunes already made
in Scandinavia there are stories OF
still greater ones that might be made.
II anyone for instance could get
cargo of bacon for Germany through
the English blockade and through the
Scandinavian restrictions of export, it
is said he could retire as Million
aire on this one deal alone,
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-09-10

Mr. Oscar Sheath. of Mahoney City,
one of twins, both girls, gave birth to
two health baby girls. The new
twins father is one Of two twin
brothers.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-09-10

In Europe the hydrogen gas which
is a byproduct Of the manufacturers
of oxygen is utilized to harden oils
for use in the soap industry
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-09-10

Mr.. and Mrs. James F. Hess, of
Martins Ferry, o., recently reported
~ birth Of their twentieth child.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-09-10

spelled safety for pedestrians and
others. So the train was stopped Then
II backed up to where the engineer
knew the engine must have footed its
tooter of. Conductor dad" Jones
and the passengers went whistle hunt
ing. They found It near the tracks
and 1t was put back where 1t belonged.
Then the train went whlstling on its
way.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-12-28

the league would have a team Tar be-
low par even for st. Louis.
There are no young and compe-
tent infielders on the market. All
National league teams need what
strength they have, for in 1917 they
will be up against sitter competition
than for some seasons, with the
Giants bullying forth as the best ag-
gregatiOn in the circuit.
What strength Mitchell adds must
come mainly from the youngsters
who appear in spring training camp.
Charlie Deal, third baseman, is a fine
prospect. Deal was a star in the
American assn and is better batter
than when he was a regular with
the Braves when that team won a
worlds championship.
If Workman should start we'll there
would be no difficulty about the Cub
infield, one of its weakest points last
year. Doyle writes that he has test
ed his ankle in running, sliding and
jumping and finds it as strong as
ever.
Chick Evans is to make the west
eTn trip with the Cubs and will teach
the batters the golf follow through.
This, believes Pres. Weeghman, will
increase the batting of the regulars.
He points to Schultz, Zimmerman
and Speaker as strong hitters who
use golf style in their macing and
says too many players make the mis-
take Of chopping at the ball
Probably if Willie Keller had fol-
lowed through instead of using
chop he might have been able to bat
better than 400.
Manager Mitchell has signed
Pitcher McTigue, southpaw, for
the coming season. McTigue made
a good record in the International
league last year. He was up once
before with the Braves and Mitchell
knows his ability.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-12-28
/WEEGHMAN EXPECTS TRADES
TO STRENGTHEN CUBS
BY Mark Shields


Weeghman of the Cubs, with the as
sistance and suggestion of Manager
Mitchell, expects to announce some
changes in the North Side lineup for
1917. Strength will be added where
weakness now exists and some sur
plus material will be removed.
Weeghman will meet Mitchell in
Cincinnati next Tuesday during the
session of the national commission.
Many magnates and pilots will be on
hand and some swaps that were
discussed during the league meeting
in New York may be completed.
The Cubs need a catcher badly
a strong, willing worker who can
share with Art Wilson the bulk of
the backstopping with RoWdy Elliott
and DiIhoefer to do relief work. Jim
nv Archer may be disposed of if a
regular is secured. Two veterans
will be enough and will enable the
Youngsters to gain some experience
now and then,
Frank Snyder of St Louis is on the
market duu Will UC 0ucsPPCN e5I A4A4Ctoo
Mrs. Britton, of the Cardinals de-
mands too much. st. Louis could
use some pitching and outfelding
heroes, and Mitchell will have an
oversupply of such people. He may
be able to get an infelder from the
Cards, though it is not likely Man
ager Higgins will listen to any dick
er for Roger Hornsby.
Hornsby is the most valuable in
fielder introduced into the National
league in a long time and would be
a star with any team. Last summer
he played all infield positions at least
once, doing most of his duty at short
and third. He is a natural, free
swinging hitter, able to hit all brands
Of pitching.
Without Hornsby the Cardinals
The Alaska citizen., 1916-04-03
duplicates Herself
 Exonerates Husband

NEW YORK, April Mrs Taus- cher, wife of the man alleged to be implicated in the canal plots who is known on the stage as Johanna Gadski, and a noted grand opera singer, has been arrested charged with complicity in the plot for which her husband was taken into custody. In a statement issued today she admits her guilt, but says that her husband is entirely inno- cent She also says that sht would be willing to blow up all of the munition factories of the United States if such action would help the cause of Germany IL is be lieved that six others will be ar rested charged with compliCity in the same plot.
 The German StOWaWay who seized the steamer Matoppo last week has been jailed. following his statement to the effect that he attempted to blow up the Clyde steamer Pan nonia on March 3. He says that he and several others hired launch and intended to take dynamite to the ship for the purpose of blowing her up, but that his cOnfederate@ changed their minds after he went aboard the boat to see if the coast was clear.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-04-03
Wild w estern Riot
 Hits Oregon Town
BIG FIGHT STARTS WHEN CITY AUTHORITIES TRY TO
 STOP CARNIVAL.

TURNER, Ore. April As the result of riot which was started last night when the city authorities of this place attempt ed to keep carnival company from opening an engagement here, one man is dying and three others are seriously hurt All four were stabbed. both knives and guns having been used free ly in the melee.
 The riot followed the refusal of the city officials to let the carnival company show here. It is stated that the reason given was that the show outfit had refused to pay a license Re gardless of the fact that they had been refused permission to show, however. the carnival managers started to pitch their tents
 At this juncture the chief of police interferod and attempted to arrest the men at the head of the carnival company His plans were frustrated however, by the members of the local brass band which had been hired to furnish music for the carni- val, and, when the policeman called several members of the city council to his assistance. the riot started.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-04-03
ALL EUROPE
 IS STARTLED.

LONDON, April All Europe was startled yester1af to learn oI the sudden call fer a secret session of the Dutch cabinet according to reports received here from the capj- tals Of the various countries, and the sensation still prevails. Par ucularly is this true in view of the fact that il has been learned since the session of the cabinet that noted war experts of Holland, as well as of other nations were in attendance at the meeting. -.~.,-
 Beyond the fact ,lat il is known that a general mobilization of Dutch troops has been ordered. but very little has been learned concerning the attitude of the Dutch govern mtnt | + believed here, however that the sinking of the Dutch steamer Tubantia by a German submarine is largely responsible for the war like preparations os the little king dom. as it i- known that negotta- tionS between the two countries concerning that incident have been far from satisfactory to the Dutch
The Alaska citizen., 1916-04-03
GERMANS MAKING FURTHER GAINS.

PARIS. April 2,-That the Ger mans have gained perceptibly in The Nalancourt region within the past 24 hours is admitted at the war office today, It is still con- tended by the militarists, however, that the Germans will never gain the point on tho railroad west of Vcrdun which they are striving 10 reach and thus sever the French lin" of communication
 The Germans are continuing their violent artillery attacks between Nal, anc0urt and AyacOurt. Two des- berato infantry attacks east of the Mouse have also resulted in the Germans securing a foOthOld at VauH And the French have been unable to disl0dge them despite several very vigorous attacks.
 The battle which took place at Malancourt last Thursday night will 20 down in history as one of the greatest of modern times. It re suited in the takina of the town of Malancourt by the Germans But it was not until the French had been surrounded on three sides by 20 times their number that they were forced to retreat for the official re port of the iicming iS 10 th" effect that one battalion of French sol dicrs hold 20 batallions of German at bay for several hours, or until only one avenue of retreat was left open to them.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-04-03
Seattleites Are
 Importing Booze
LIQUOR BEING BROUGHT FRON FRISCO TO SEATTLE
 BY 5OATLOAO.

SEATTLE, April 2.-The drink ing population of Seattle has commenced the importation of liquors of all kinds now that the courts Of this state have de cided that the keeping of liquors in private residences is not file, gal It is therefore expected that the liquor importing busi- ness of this place will soon grow to large proportions, and that other cities of the coast will do an enormous liquor business, dueto the fe@t that Seattle, a. far as the municipality is con cerned, is dry town.
 The steamship Hornet, loaded to the guards with all kinds of liquors for local consumers, ar rived in port from San Francisco today Included in her cargo were 450 cases and 50 barrels of beer and a large consign- ment Of whiskey
The Alaska citizen., 1916-04-03
cRAWFoRps TOURING.

R M. Crawford has received letter from Mrs Crawford which states that their son Robert has made enough money out of the sale of his song. My Northland v to buy a Fora automobile. He has learned to navigate" the machine and is now taking his mother and his brother sam and wife, to vari- ous points Of interest in the State of Washington. They recently visit cd at the home of Mir, and Mrs. Y. l.. Bevington, formerly of Hot Springs, near Centrala, in the Che halls valley.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-04-03
GER M ANS ARE RE ED.

BERLIN. April 2-The anxiety felt by tho German gOyernmoHt over the action of Holland in order ing home her reserves and other wise making preparations for Wat was dispellod today when Baron Greeyers, the Dutch minister 10 Ger many, assured the German eovern- ment that the measures now bcin2 taken by Holland are a"ainst nr particular power He says that they are merely an at of prudence on the part of his government, the idea being that with their army fully mobilized and ready for business. the Dutch will be prepared to enter the war ar a moments notice hould such action become necessary.