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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-01-21
STAGE SUPPORTERS ORGANIZE,
I,.,l.. Newburger Approves
p.urrs Of the ORA ma League.

Surname Court Justice Newburger APP
oroyed Yesterday the incorporation of the
New York Centre Of the Dramatic
League of America. The purpose of the
organization is to review and support
worthy plays, 10 approve worthy h'era.
turc Of the stage and to " plays ana
theatrical accessories.
The incorporators include Mrs. Henry
A. Alexander. Mrs, John W. Alexander,
Ogden Mills Reid. Mrs. Ben Ali Haggin,
Mrs. George W. bacon. j. Henry flar-
per. Mrs. Frank u. Keech, Samuel NJ.
Tucker. Roland Holt, Mrs. Percy Derby
shire, Edward H.. t'allo~s, Mrs. j, Sher-
wood Coffin and William {, Langdon'
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-01-21
THE sEAGOERs.


"Noh,on's Choice Will celebrate u.
tooth performance at the Comedy Theatre
to night.
Tho opening of Rose Stahl In Moon
,ixht Mary" hiss again been postponed
his time to THURSDAY, January ~,
seeing America First" u series n
nlctorial trayologueS, has been Obtaines
10 add variety to the Triangle plays a
tho Knickerbocker
Ruth ~, Denis will make her first ap
,e.rsncr on the Keith circuit at tn
Palace Theatre on Monday. January 81
assisted by Ted shawn.
The latest addition to the compan,
MINI Froiic' over the New Amsterdam
Theatre on Monday night 10 uensvtsv'
WaSnsr, . harpist.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-01-21
DIR. Alfred j.. Noble.

DETROIT, ian. 2o.--Dr. Alfred j. Noble,
SO Yeas old, superintendent of the Kala-
mazoo state Hospital. died yesterday in
II Detroit hotel. lie had been suffering
from "A slight attack of grip, which be-
came complicated with acute gastritis.
Or. Noble was regarded as one of the
foremost authorities In the country on
insanity. H." was made superintendent.
OF tho Kalamazoo State Hospital ten
years ago, going there from Worcester,
Mass The body will he taken to Water
vile, Me, for burial. lie is survived
By his widow,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-01-21
PALM BEACH SEES A SIGHT.
And II IL . Pleasant One. Too, In
Bathiug Costume.

PALM BEACH, Fla. Jan. 20.--The sem
sation In bathing attire that every Palm
Beach season produces arrived this
morning. worn by Miss virginia Sulli-
"A Of Chicago. II was a harem bath.
ing suit. and "A beauty. The baggy
trousers extended nearly to the ankle,
the material being white silk with mar
row vertical blue stripes.
Arrivals at the Poinciana to-day in
clude Capt. Gilbert p. Cotton. Mr.. and
Mrs. Samuel Stern, New York Mr.. and
Mrs. A. Ritter. Philadelphia Robert NJ.
Fair. Herman Harris. Chicago.
Al the breakers reglstra tions num-
bered Mr.. and Mrs. II. q. Mcvickar.
William H.. Lefferts. Miss Mary p.
Crane. william ]. Pingston. William
A. Larned. r. c. J. Trearor. Charles A.
Cathcart, Jr.. and Mr.. and Mrs. John
Oferman, New York.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-01-21
John u. Baldwin.

ORANGE, n. J.. Jan. 2o%.-John Fl.
Baldwin died to-day at his home, 70
Essex avenue, from pneumonia. Tie
was stricken while In his once IN New.
ark yesterday n never rallied. Mr..
Baldwin was a brush manufacturer and
leaves his wife. two sons and = daugh-
ter.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-01-21
Major Berry Resigns From Guard.

Co' George \, Wingate, commanding
Ne Second regiment Of Field Artillery.
. = Y, has received the resignation
Of Major Joseph |. Berry. commanding
'u" ,"oond battalion. with headquarters
M no armory In The Bronx, Major
h'r'' has been transferred TO the re-
serve list 1T his own request. He In "A
graduate Of the army school OF fire at
Fort sin. and Joined the guard ~ q
private in the Seventy-hrst Regiment In
l2o3.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-01-21
MARRIED..

nAZARp-WILLIAMs AT the church Of
the TTdusug urAtion. by the Rev. DR..
ioughtoD, Miss Alison Reeves WILL
ltms. daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. sidney
Wilkins 81 Pldiniold y. !, TO NJ
Harry William, Hazard Of Richmond
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-03-09
MEXICAN BANDITS
KILL Il AMERICANS
Bloody Battle This Morning At
Columbus N. M.
Especial dispatch to the Journal)

Especial dispatch to the JournaI.)
Columbus. n. NJ March 9.-Eleyen
Americans were Killed by 400 Viliais-
ia troops, who swooped down upon
the town early this morning, The
Mexieans were driven off after a
battle by 300 Unit
States regular cavalrymen and cifl-
zens.
Between 90 and 40 of the Mcxicans
were killed. 1t is estimated. Five
Americans we're wounded
The people were aroused from
sleep by the sudden rush of Mexi.
cans who galloped through the streets
firing into the houses.
-Four American soldiers and seven
civilians. including one woman, were
killed before the Mexicans were driv-
on off. Three United States soldiers
were shot dead and a wounded troop
or died shortly after the battle.
Mrs, Gean wife of James Gean, u
leading merchant, was shot down in
cold blood beside her husband, who
was also killed. T. G. Miller was
Rillcd before the Mexicans set FIRE to
his drug store.
The dead Mexicans were strewn
about the streets. Four Of the prin-
cipal buildings Of the town, incud-
ing hotel, were fred and destroyed
by the bandits.
After beating off the bandits. the
American troops pursued them south
ward to the Mexican border
The Thirteenth cavalry is station
Cd at and near Columbus, which is
located 70 miles west Of FL Paso. Co
lumbus has population of 400
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-03-09

a jury brought in verdict Of muir
der in the FIST degree Wednesday in
New York against Joseph f. Hazel
for the killing OF Mrs. lula HeilHer,
a wealthy Brooklyn woman, by whom
he was employed as butler. Hanel
collapsed when he heard the verdict.
He will be sentenced to pay the
death penalty on Monday.
EIa4el murdered Mrs. Heilner last
April by striking her over tha head
with a Geer bottle. lie fled and Che
police did not get a trace Of him un-
til about month ago &hea he was
arrested il Baltimore
Hanel came to Martnsbu~e last
fall. ard under the name Of Kessler
worked in this locality, the last few
months being employed in The dye
house at the interviewer Mills. In
the early part Of February he ga9e
out tie information that he attend
ed going to Cumberland, but went
instead to Baltimore, where he was
recognized by man who had known
him in New York. His capture was
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-03-09
Stricken Tuesday
Failed To Rally
Had Three Times Been Elected From Second
District, Fulfilling Life Ambition-Funer-
al Arrangements Not Made Today

life to servo in congress from this
district. like his father.
This ambition was gratined in 1910.
when he was nominated by the DEM
ocrats and defeated George w. Stur-
giss at the polls that fall He was
again elected in 1912 defeating w. G.
Conley He was elected for the third
time In 1914, defeating George M.
Bowers. of Martinsburg. Had he liv-
ed. there would have been no doubt
of his nomination again this year by
the Democrats.
The vacancy caused by the death
of Mr.. Brown cannot be filed by APP
pointment, such vacancies being fill
ed by special elections. Inasmuch as
the regular election win occur next
fail 1t ia probable no special election
will be held, and that both great
parties will nominate the same men
for the unexpired term and the reg
uar term. Mr.. Browns term would
HuNt tADlIfu Ni1tH =, ltl Il
He is survived by his widow, who
was Miss I2ettn Jewell, to whom Mr..
Brown was married less than two
years ago He Is also survived by
two daughters. Mrs. Brown, who
married man of the same name Of
Parkersburg and an infant daughter
by the last marriage.
Mr. Brown was vol off in this
worlds good estimates Of his wealth
placing IT at 100000 to $3.50. 900. He
was member Of many orders. and
belonged to the local lodge OF Moose.
Congressman Browns father onco
went To Congress in 1844-4S. as
representative from Virginia dis
trict and after the State OF West
Virginia was formed from the Old
Dominion he served from this
State in Congress from 1851 to 1855.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-03-09
PRICE OF GASOLINE
AFFECTS CAR OWNERS
Many New York Cars Already
Placed In Storage.

Especial dispatch to The Journal
New York, March with gaso,
line at from y to 30 cents per gal
lon, New York motorists are storing
tleir ears or ecanomizing On fuel
according to statements today of
garage owners r the wholesale
price mounts to 40 cents per gallon
SIS motor people believe il win tnou-
sands Of pleasure and business cars
4ill 20 into temporary storage.
Ten per cent Of the middle-eIass
car owners have already put their
machines away pending a decline in
gasoline prices.
Standard Oh officials say no I'm
mediate increase in price IS planned.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-03-09
City Officers attend
Obeqmom Road Meeting

The Opequon Good Roads Associa-
ton held q meeting last night In Rid
enour's school house. near Franken.
berrytown, and this proved to be one
CT the most Interesting yet held. About
40 representative citizens of that dis
trict were present, and there was
much discussion over the good roads
question.
Among those present were James
b Fisher and NJ. G. Tabler, represent
Ing the Hartlnsburg Business Mems
Association, ana J r. Poland and w.
A. Gard, representing the city coun.
ell
The matter Of 3 number Of resi-.
dents Of a big section Of Opequon dis
trict going to Shepherdstown to do
their trading, owing to the fact that
they could travel over good roads to
epherdstown was taken up for dis
cussicn. It was agreed that something
definite should be done TO bring about
a change in conditions in that section,
and plans to this end will be formu.
lated Immediately.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-03-09
GUARD TO VOTE ON
AN AERO SCHOLARSHIP
General Bond To Submit Names
To the Companies.

Charleston, March S--General
John c. Bond is planning to submit
Tho names of four or five applicants
for free scholarship in the aero
school at Grianen, Ia, to vote of
the various companies of the West
Virginia national guard about the
last Of This week. only about that
number o. The applicants are eligible
for the course under the rules.
It Is understood like offer has
been made 10 some members OF the
guard by the Curtis Aeroplane Com.
pany and 1t is probable that this
proposition will he acted on by Gen.
eral Bond at the same time
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-03-09
BAKER IS SWORN IN
AS SECRETARY OF WAR

tSpeelaI dispatch 70 The JouHaD
Wash-ng ton, March 9.-Newto1 u.
Baker vas sworn in as secretary o.
war at noon today, and fo;;nd one %
his departments worse tFoa les
aaait,g him. As he was leaving
the White House he was SHOWN the
United Press dispatch telling OF the
raid on Columbus, n. NJ
ut looks as though would have
work .mmediatey" he said.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-03-09
HON. VIM BROWN Dies SUDDENLY IN WASHINGTON TO-DAY Of RALS|
CUMBERLAND MAN
TAKES HIS OWN LIFE
Shot Himself While In Bed
Early Wednesday.

Returning from 4 dance early
Wednesday morning, John Douglas
Percy 80 years old, formerly mana
ger Of the JenTry Printing and Bind
ing Establishment, committed sui
eide in his bed by shooting He liz.
ed with his mother, Mrs. Anna r.
Percy and sister. Miss Farille Per
e. in Cumberland He vas found
unconscious aud died several hours
later. HIS father the late Douglas C.
Percy, was # wellknown capitalist or
Frostburg. Mr. Percy suffered a ner-
vcQs breakdown two years ago and
was travelling abroad for his health
when the war broke out.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-03-09
County Woman
PavaIysed
And Very III

Mrs Ellen Price, wife Of MI James
Price, Of Swan Pond who was par
alyzed some time since, remains In
an unconscious and critical condi-
ton. All OF the children have been
summoned home. Mrs. Fred II. Ba
ker Mrs. James Towner, of this city;
Mrs. Maude Welshans, Mrs. Carrie
Miller, OF the county; Mrs. William
Mcdonald, Of Cumberland. are
there; Mrs. Viola LeidIg Of York
Pa; Mrs Arthur Fisher Of washing
ton. and Miss Margaret Price, Of
Portsmouth, Va, are expected most
any time
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-03-09
CHILD PLAYS ABOUT
CARS AND Is KILLED

Ira William Roser, 12-year-old son
OF Charles M Roser. a rlagman was
killed in Hagerstown Thursday In
the Western Maryland Railway yard
here as he and his brother, Earl Ro-
ger, were jumping cars. He was
thrown and dragged along tho ties
and died or his injuries In the train
dlspatchers Office. Tho boys parents
and several brothers and sisters sur.
Vfye.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-03-09
FIRST MEETING CF
DIRECTORS TONIGHT
At the ~" Since Recent Cam
paign Was Ended.
A BASKETBALL BEND-0FF
Was Given Last Night By High
School Students To Team
That VIII Play In Hunting
ton Tournament.
A BASKETBALL BEND-0FF

The first meeting Of the Board of
Directors of The Y. NJ. G. A. since the
campaign viii be held tonight IN the
directors room. and every member is
urged to be on hand promptly at S
O'clock, as there is enough business
TO transact which will consume the
entire evening. Hours of classes, tho
work 20 be accomplished and all else
viii he discussed and planned.
Tine building continues TO be the
center for large crowds every after
noon and evening. The younger boys
are enjoying the swimming pool, and
fresh water is being placed in same
every day. There was "A continual
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-03-09

Especial dispatch to the Journal)
Washington, March 9-Representa.
tive William G. tJunierl Brown, of
the Second West Virginia congress
sional district, died at his home on
Connecticut avenue here ut noon to.
day of paralysis, following an Illness
OF little more than two days
He was stricken with paralysis ON
Tuesday morning at o'clock. but the
fact of his illness was not generally
known, except among his close friends
II was at first believed that he
would rally, but this hope proved
groundless. and he became steadily
worse.
No arrangements have been made
for the funeral.
Sketch of His Life.
Congressman Brown was aged about
81 years. and was born and always
lived in Kingwood the seat of Pres
ton county, where he early became
prominent in the practice of law His
father. the late William G. Brown,
was distinguished lawyer Of King
wood, and served as a member Of con
gross from this district for two or
three terms. This was during the
youth of the son, and It had always
been the Iatter's chief ambition in
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-03-09
DIAMoNos In YoUR owN pRIcE

Friday, 10th, viii be diamond day
at cur auction.
Saturday nth We will mako a
specially Of solid sterling silver ware.
We repeat the rules of the auction,
as they are new and unique.
Absolutely 10 by-bidding.
Absolutely no Misrepresentation
Absolutely no bidding by clerks for
favored friends
Absolutely no one allowed to bid
more than lowest retail prices.
We pledge our word aud business
reputation to adhere to these rules.
W. L. JONES & SON,
9 S LIP st Jsweier
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-03-09

London, March S'-fis .4iA& u
great violence between the French
g.ad G rna1 Infantry has been Ii
.,.o,.u.-. ez,r, x.fb,naen,,t no-fh.
,.as. AZ verdu, a tho 2rau#e and
- - 49, ,sn7, fine southern
- - ~, 49,. 4. r.foa "a tba
-. - -. fea,f. 40.
,frNao.j-z a5o.f IN miIes il lanrt
s.;zitod a.,5,Igr,- daels .s-.fngo5
49, ~ na-n,i.dzr =, .na erogt
aso,.7 ,,an,l,,-
55..,s.,a,*a, - a.. Como.
It, -, = VI. ;s lsaiar.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-03-09
Mr.. LIGHT ILL

Word received from Orleans Cross
Roads states that Mr. Frank Light
continues very III. He is a brother
OF Mrs. Burr shipley and Mrs. p
" Light. Of this city.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-03-09
PASTOR SICK

Rev. Roy Schumacher, OF the Chris
home on account of illness
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-03-09
HOUSE WANTED

~ small family Within . or Z
blocks public square bath preferred;
willing to pay good rent Address x.
X =. o. Box 814, City. 8 Up st
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-03-09
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS

All state and county taxes are now
past due. and payable a. Sherils OF.
fee. # not paid at once attachments
or levies will be made to collect same.
3 6 ip4t E. II. TABLER, Sheriff.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-03-09
HELP WANTED

Wanted = Several girls
over Is years of age. APP
ply at interviewer Mills.
2 Is Up IT,
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-03-09

Kodak film developing, printing en-
larging at Ripples Book & Sta, Store.
3 l8t Up"
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-03-09
STARRY TAX SUIT
DECIDED BY COURT
Judge WOODS imposes Penalty
Upon Delinquent Estate.

The first case ever tried Ia the cir
cult court of Jefferson county in re-
iation to the forfeiture imposed
sainst a taxpayer for failing to
nave his investments assessed was
held Tuesday. In the case or State
against the estate Of Tu5tin L. Star
ny, the court after hearing the evil
dence, directed the jury TO ind a YER
diet in favor Of the state for nearly
$500. The late MI Starry owned in
Yestments valued al $1,000, which
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Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-03-09
FRESH FISH At MINORS.

Fresh shad, Herring, Halibut, 8 lbs,
Of Butterfsh 25c. lbs, Silver Trout
25c. 8 Up If
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-03-09
FRESH FISH At MINORS.

Fresh shad, Herring Halibut. 3 lbs.
of Butterfsh 25c, lbs Silver Trout
csc. s lip tt
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-03-09
ATTENDING SALE

Nj ana Mrs. 7. r. Kline are at,
tending the sale today Of Mrs. Helea
uel- a&etoV n.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-03-09
OYSTER AND HAM SUPPER

At Church O. Christ Tabernacle.
S, Queen street Thursday evening
6 20 10 o'clock Price Is cents. Ice
cream and cake VIII also be served.
& il 1p 2tT
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-03-09
GIRLS WANTED

A wonderful opportunity
for girls Of this and neigh
boring towns to earn good
wages. The work is light
and clean. VIII pay good
wages while learning, with
assurance Of largely increas-
ed pay after experience is
gained, This is an opportun-
ity worth Investigating. Ap-
ply to Martinsburg Manu-
featuring Company, Thorn
wood Hall. 2191p If
Read the Mrs J. C. Hutsler sale
advertisement on page 7. 8 1D2t
Have your best kodak pictures en-
larged at Ripplo's Book & Sta. Store.
1St Up"
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-03-09
PORTUGAL NOW IN THE WAR
by Wire to the Journal0

ny VII > u N'1N @Vs1' ''I'''9
=" Berlin, March 9.-Germany to-
> day declared war on Portugal, az
= the result Of the seizure of Ger
. man ships interned in Poriugae e
q harbors. The Portuguese gov
. eminent thus becomes the four
j. teenth country involved IN the
q world war.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-03-09

Read the Mrs J. C. Hutsler sale
advertisement on page Z 8 1p2t
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Continued or Page Two)
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CONTINUED on PAGE SIX
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CONTINUED OK PACE FoURl
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-03-09
WEATHER

Fair tonight and Friday; rising
temperature.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1916-03-23
DO YOU KNOW THAT

-Four per cent of the inhabitants OF
certain sections of the South have ma
laria?
The United States Public Health Ser
vice has trapped 615,744 rodents IN
New Orleans in the past Is months!
The careless sneezer is the great grip
spreader?
Open air is the best spring tonic!
Typhoid fever is a disease peculiar 10
man?
children annually?
There has not been single case VI
yellow fever in the United States
since 1905?
Who would have thought that Cne
tin can is a menace to the puoiiC
health? The expert malaria 1nVesul'
gators of the q. S. Public Health ser
vice have found however that discard
ed tin cans containing rain water are
breeding places for the mosquito Whlcl
is the sole agent in spreading malaria
| A hole In the bottom of the empty car
might have resulted in the saving %
human life. Certainly 1t would nave
assisted in preventing deplhtaCln,s
illness. Empty tin cans have no pu u.s.,
ness about the premises anyway, pu
| IL we must so decorate our BACK yarus
let's see to it that the can has hoi'
| In the bottom.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1916-03-23

ity given it by statute, passed tho o.,
lowing regulation: INC iol-
RULE XXXV. All privies. toilets
and outhouses used for depositing br
man excreta must be made flv.1root
and protected, as follows: f'0'A
1. The roof shall be water t;eb+
2. The house shall be witbo,+
cracks through which flies NAV entor
3. The door shall fit closely ava
be self-closing. anu
A. The openings on seats shall hove
hinged coverings. Ia 'e
D: The vault whether pit, box. or
TANK, tuD, pail or other receptacle
shall be securely protected against
flies. "'A'''
9. All openings for ventilation
etc, shall be screened with wire ret,
ting.
Every person, whether as owner
tenant, employer, or agent, being in
charge of any stable, barn, or other
place where horses, mules cows or
other livestock is kept, shall Of oil
times keep and maintain in or adjacent
to said stable, barn or other ulace a
receptacle or box of sufficient dimen.
sions to hold and contain all manure
from said livestock said receptacle
or box shall be so constructed as IN
prevent any of the contents filterine
through the bottom or sides and shall
be covered with fly-tight lid. which lid
shall be Kept closed at all times ex.
cept when necessary to open same r.
deposit or remove the manure from
said receptacle or box.
1 The nrOviciOuS 0f tb;e ,,oc.,.I. A.
shall not apply to stables or places
from which manure is removed each
day.
The State Sanitary Inspector coun.
~ ana local health officers will strict
~ enforce this regulation.
1t is the opinion of the State Board
OF Health and this department that
more can be done to prevent the spread
of disease by flies If the fly breeding
places (manure piles and fly feeding
places (privies) are properly cared
for.
This regulation is a public health
measure and the law provides that 4
shall be the duty of all police officers
sheriffs, cOnstables and municipal
county and state health officers tt
enforce these regulations.
The Governor has issued a procla
nation designating April to 10, 1916
as cleanup week and after this dat,
a full compliance will be expected
and will apply, equally to country
town and city.
4 If there is any single lesson whicl
a study Of the house fly and its habit
bring home, it is the value Of clean
illness and decency. This. means no
only within the home, but communit,
cleanliness as well. Because we ar
accustomed to dumping our garbag
In the back yard, piling horse manur
in the most convenient place and build
ing privies which are a disgrace t
any civilized community, is no reaso
why we should continue these insani
tary practices. Without filth the hous
fly cannot exist and it is only GU
own uncleanly habits Of permittin
such waste to accumulate that make
this insect possible as a pest and d
sease carrier"