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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-10-09

ers there. They sang a song called
Mississippi Days"-just introduced
to Broadway-and when they had
finished they fairly brought down the
house. 1t was an indication of how
popular the touch of the old fashion
ed negro songs are.
This one dealt with watermelons,
plantations, steamboats, and levees.
Also new wrinkle in the cafes is a
telephone page girl. Formerly wait
ers called out the name of the per-
son wanted at the phone. Now IA
young girl walks to the tables and
says quietly: mfr. So and So is
wanted at the telephone" 1t is be-
cause of the objections of prominent
men to their name being yelled in
cafes that the new idea was born.
Michael Mamardi posed as a mil
lionaire kid" Instead he was a
clerk on ballroom income. When
his intended, Miss Clara Collins. OF
the Bronx. learned the awful truth.
she dropped him a note telling him
that thus afterward he would mean
as much in her life as a speech by
Michael went to her room all
dolled up. He begged her to recon
slider. NO, cannot" she said.
You are not the millionaire l
thought you were. We must part
torevermore. !" Out in the street a
tired hurdy man was grinding, Off
Hearts and Flowers"
Then l will end all" cried the
young man, and he ran into the
bathroom. opened the medicine chest
and seized bottle, adding-"I die
by poison"
He drank deeply but it wa snot pois-
on. 1t was fifty-seven per cent alcohol
and when the police arrived Michael
was doing buck and wing in the
middle of the bathroom floor. He
was happy as lark. Hair tonic did
This is not a suicide" said the
copper This is plain jag"
Willis Vernon Cole. Christian
Science healer, who won in his fight
Tor new trial against the charge
OF Illegally practicing medicine has
Deen the subject of much editoriali-
cation in New York newspapers this
week. The trend of the editorials
was to congratulate the court of an
peals upon its decision.
This shows the growth of the
movement founded by Mrs. Eddy in
New York for only few short years
ago nearly every New York newspa-
per treated the church more in a hu-
morous vein than seriously.
me ehect OF the decision is that
the the state can not make n a crime
to treat disease by prayer-eitber
absent or present. Cole is himself
a very rich man. He is an artist and
sculptor of reputation and his wife
was formerly prominent socially. but
both became practitioners many
years ago after Mr.. Cole claimed 70
have been healed of almost total
blindness by Christian Science meth
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-10-09
Daisy Street

We have two properties on Daisy street in Broad
oaks that you Will have to to appreciate.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-10-09
Jackson Addition

Price S2,DOO. i'es
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-10-09
"T00 MANY EGGS" SAYS
HUBBY, ASKING DIVORCE

SAN FRANCISCO. Calf, Oct. o.
Joseph Sims was being sued by Mrs.
Ethel Sims for divorce on the ground
of cruelty.
What was the real trouble between
you young people?" asked Judge Ora
ham Of the wife. Weren't you willing
to cook for him."
Eyes" responded the wife. why,
l even cooked stuffed eggs for him."
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-10-09

Il should say she did" interjected
Sims. She cooked stuffed eggs, fried
eggs and boiled eggs and poached eggs,
and shirred eggs and scrambled eggs,
btu that's about all she ever would
cook. I've eaten so many eggs I'm
ashamed to look chicken in the face. +"
But in spite of the husbands plant,
Judge Graham concluded that Mrs.
Sims wa sentitled to a decree.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-10-09
HERE ARE SOME INDUCEMENTS
TO BUY REAL ESTATE IN THE PROP
ERTIEs MENTIONED BELOW.
Thompson Street

Near Clay street have a Groom frame slate roof
TWO story dwelling; finished in oak; front and back
porches cellar; lot 4Sx9G feet Price 1000. one-thrd
cash. the balance and two years property is on
paved street lot perfectly level gas water and
and all modern improvements.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-10-09

The effect of war on women's
gowns is marked, Michael. the Firm
avenue designer, is exhibiting Bur
gundy velveteen suits with bullets
embroidered in silver and steel
around the waist and collar to repre-
sent the firing line. 1t is military
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-10-09
CENENT BLOCKS.

Lime, plaster. cement, sand, sewer
pipe, etc. Prices right, quality and
service our specially. Both phones
IG. NJ. WEST, Feed Supply Store,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-10-09

cording to recent announcement Of
President Marcora OF the chamber OF
deputies. He stated that the measure
was taken merely in the interest OF
an economical postal system.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-01
TRAINING rHE RoYs.

Demands are coming from all sec tions of the country for military train ing in certain educational institutions. It is felt that the young men should be given the benefit of it if for no other purpose than the physical and disciplinary benefits which are bound to result therefrom. Such is frequent ly advanced as reasons for joining the state militia and thousands car point to the help which they have received in those very directions from their service in the national guard.
 The idea back of the Plattsburg camps was along similar lines, though in that case the intention was to give the men some conception of what is required of them in training and leading military forces. In con- nection with that movement, however it is interesting to note that, in re- sponSe to appeals which have been made by heads. of several large pri- vate schools, that General Wood, com mander of the department of the east, will open on the sixth of July for Q period of five weeks a summer train ing camp for boys over 16 at Plum island.
 Such training as can be given in tnaI tune must DC limited but It IS bound to have the same good effect upon those who elect to receive its benefits as the camps at Plattsburg and other places about the country have upon their elders. It means not only something new and interesting in the way of vacation, but under the efficient guidance that it promises to have there should be untold good re- suits. Much will depend upon the number who decide to take this course as to the success of tke undertaking, for the larger the number the better will be the effect, both upon those participating and upon those who are not fully convinced of the merits of such plan, but from the fact that there have been many requests for the starting Of such a camp, there are good reasons for believing that there will be enough from this part of the country who will be eager to get the training to permit it to demonstrate :ts worth. It gives promise of being a course in military training which will mean much to the participants and the citizenship oS the country in the future.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-01
Stories of the War
French Spirit at verdun.

An eyewitness tells of some of the effects of the fight about Verdun as follows:
 T have seen vision of battles aft ermath more terrible than Durer or Dante could portray. It was at 8 o'clock this morning, after the French counter attacks hat recovered the greater part of the ground lost in Mondays battle had ceased and both sides seemed momentarily agreed on a respite from the struggle. The calm was broken only by occasional shells.
 Tn the French lines on the western slope of the Hautes de Mouse, facing toward VacherauVille and the river working parties were busy reshap aping the battered trenches. A torrential rain was falling, and the waterlogged ground rendered the task difficult. At intervals a searchlight swung over them, outlining their forms with long, fantastic shadows. In the space be- fore the trenches glimmering lights marked the stretcher bearers, unwill- ing to seek shelter while any wounded remained unsuccored. Constantly they stumbled over corpses or tree trunks or slipped into shell holes, their work also being rendered almost impossible owing to the deluge.
 From a cemented shelter on the hillside, 400 yards behind the front line, l gaze forward through the night glass as a searchlight beam pierces the darkness. Right before me the fighting was the most desperate. Wave after wave of charging Germans broke under the torrent of shelIfire and the fusi1lade from the trenches. Doctors and officers talk in low tones. An oc- casional couple pass, bearing stretch er on which is lying g. vague shape. An electric torch reveals these wound ed rescued at the eleventh hour. The majority do not move; only their hands, tight clenched on the stretcher poles, mark the agony they are endur- ing. But some shriek, or, what is most horrible. laugh in delirium. Offers, motionless, save for the head rwaying from side to side, moan gent ly.
 At first I distinguished nothing on the rainsWept slopes, but as / dawn breaks reluctantly the glasses show frightful sights. Nowhere save in cyclone -sraitten Jamaica, have I seen such utter desolation. Messina's piles of stones that had been streets were far less impressive. Here the very earth is a ruin, ploughed and battered into uncouth formations as by the fail of a frenzied giant. Trees are so splintered as to resemble bundles of rushes. and everywhere bodies are torn into pieces wholly bereft of all human sembIance. Here projects head, alone left unburied by an explosion; there an arm or leg or tangle of hideous fras ments amid confusion of twisted
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-01
HEALTH AND DIET.

The languor that is experienced dur ing the balmy days of spring is fre- quently due to a Arrangement of the liver.
 Winter fare is heavy and indieesti- ble and naturally the orgasn of di- gestion and liver are overtaxed. The functions fail to perform their work, hence the stpid feeling, the madden tug headaches, dizziness, sallowness, offensive breath and the perpetual grouchiness which characterizes all it's victims.
 Pimples, liver spots and sparks be- fore the eyes are other symptoms.
 A carefully balanced diet, sufficient exercise, especially in the open, cor rectiVe work, deep breathing and baths are wholesome correctives that build up the health instead of clogging it, which the practice of pill dosing is in- clined to do.
 Persons inclined toward billousness or chronic sufferers should look well toward their diet, since here the trou- act most benehcially upon the func- tion of the liver, keeping it in heal thy state of activity. Again others have a contrary effect and serve to clog the system.
 Fruits especially contain laxative properties which the system craves Among these are included apples pears, strawberries, figs, dates, also rhubarb and squash. Fruit should be eaten at the beginning, not at the end of the meal, also between times when the appetite crayes it. Greens are al- ways desirable.
 Cereals with cream should be avoid ed. So also eggs when they are not digestible. People accustomed to spend much time in the open air, especially in working, as a rule can eat great CT number of eggs than those spend ing their time indoors.
 Poultry, especially chicken, is ad- vised and such meat as lamb, besides little beef occasionally.
 All fatty. greasy foods, pastry and sweets are positively blacllisted, be- sides malt and spirituous liquors, tea coffee,
 Thorough mastication is most i'm portant
 When light refreshment is desired lemonade and orangeade are suggest ed
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-01
TowNsrgENn,s sURRaaDER.

m Nesopota1nia 1t was a race be- tween starvation and the relief ex- petition bound for Kut~ea -Aunara and the former won. Besieged for four months i'm that city General Towns- bend must have been aware for some time that the chances Of being rescued or nf getting through the strong Turk iah lines were unfavorabIe. This had been indicated by reports from that section of late telling of efforts to drop small quantities of flour in that city from aeroplanes and by the en- deavor to send relief up the Tigris by steamer which failed.
 Great hope was placed in the relief expeditions which were sent up the river, but the same strong Turkish op- position was encountered by them as had previously defeated and driven back the main force Whatever gains were made were but temporary and the rescuers found themselves before stone wall score of miles away from the objective point. the fruitless efforts to batter down which resulted in the loss of thousands Of lives.
 The surrender of General Towns hend and his 10000 men, even though they made a gallant stand against overwhelming odds emphasizes the blunder which has been made in that theatre of the war. That campaign, as has been fully demonstrated ever since the fight and retreat at Ctesi- phon, has been failure. It lacked proper preparation and suffered from the disregard. or the sizing up in ad- vance, of all phases of the problem that was undertaken. It was another blunder like that at Gallipoli and goes to show that the British power on land is not all that has been claimed for it.
 The surrender releases a large force of Turks for other operations and there will have to be some lively work on the part of the relief expedition if it is going to escape a like fate. It comes at the time when Turkey needs the encouragement which just such. victories give.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-01
cERMANY,s REPLY.

The time is approaching when the -eply to the American note can be crpacted from Germany. When it comes it can hardly be said to be an -immediate" answer, but the evident determination to give the matter se- rions consideration ard not to cause any greater delay than might be an- ticipatcd under the conditions as they exist abroad will permit the overlook inr of that point
 What the answer will be has not ,een disclosed, but from certain ex-
 ressions in the German press and in The reports coming out of Germany, and from the conferences which are being held with United States Ambas- sad0r Gerard. there are reasons for believing that Germany will agree to fhc demands of this country. It, of courae, doesn't mean that Germany would thereby be. forced to give up any rights. for this government simply requires that Germany hold itself to he privileges which belong to it un- der the laws of nations and in so do- lng respect the rights of others.
 lt is also to be recognized that Ger many has the sentiment in it's own country to deal with in such action For there are those, if reports are Fue, who believe that the submarine warfare has not been severe enough, ind it is necessary to overcome the ,eaching that whatever is done for Inc kaiaer is right. but the imperial government is unquestionably giving ierious thought to what would be the 'eSult of a break with the United States. It must recognize that it can iot afford to do anything of the kind, specially when it has deliberately lommitted acts to bring it about. In flew Of Germany's conduct and in
 Jew of the justified demands which l0ve been made by this country there lppears to be sound judgment back f the belief that the reply will be Iatisfactory.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-01

branches Ghastly though they are, these mortal remnants do not seem out of place and strike no added not of horror What one feels would torture the nerves past the breaking point would be the movement of a living man where everything is so still. Im- agine the work of the rescuers during this awful night.
 As I am talking with a surgeon, ., stretcher-b bearer corporal salutes. He is very pale and bears in his hand a small bundle wrapped in a bloody, earth stained handkerchief Silently, reverently, he unfoIds it. We see two hands cut clean at the wrist, clasped so tight in mortal anguish that the nails have entered the flesh. The cor poraI explains that he found this ter rible trophy at the entrance of a tiny
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-01
TIME FOR WISE EXPENDITURES

When 1t comes to appropriating honey from the federal treasury there annot be too much care exercised by congress-. Regardless of what bills aliing for large sums may in- iolve. they should att all times eceive fun and careful consideration, h order that waste and useless ex- enditures may be avoided. Though bic is brt good Business whatever the roposition may be. or however flush be- treasury is, 1t IS of vital import nce just at present when the coun-
 faces SO many big problems and aH 70 many uses for its money.
 ThuH it must be appreciated that Ienator Lodge tool. the proper stand rhen he voiced his opposition to the Tan Of building federal highways. By he method proposed there would be prlnpriated the sum of $75. .O00. 900 3r the purpose of distributing it in mnuHl Eulns among various sections r1ich deserve and need it. Good roads ppaai 1r should appeal. to every sec lon uf tho country. Such work is be- G 6one ED a greater or less degree arr the states and 1t is fully under lDod what nn enormous waste is pos- b1m through the unwise expenditure money in that direction. There Is tlmis to which it can go and there
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Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-01
FLouNcE SKIRTS.

The founced skirts are charming in thin black, whether two, three or five tiered or composed of many rows of little ruffles. A rival of these models is the petal pointed skirt which, at first plain edged. now often has it's points outlined with g, narrow friIl, sometimes plaited, sometimes gather ed. A charming version of this idea was seen 8. few days ago. At first sight il, seemed to be composed of haphazard points and fri1ls, but there was really a definite scheme in the arrangement. There were three tulle skirts one over the other, cut into different shapes the two top edged with ruffles. Their placing was clev- CT, and the dainty widening at the hips was insured by bit of haircloth-or in braid it is now caled-Which was placed under the tulIe.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-01
FOR THE TRoussEAu.

A pretty gift for the engaged girl who is busily stitching on her trous Seau is a set of rousseau bands, as they are called. They are the girls favorite color in ribbon and are shir- red for a goodly distance of their length. leaving plain ribbon ends to be tied in d fetching bow about pile of snowy nightgowns, chemises or petti- coats. Plain ribbon can be embroid- cred in silk to designate it's particular purpose and an elaborate set of rib- bcns will include enough to bind the best sheets, pillow cases, napkins, ta- b1ecIoths, towels and face cloths. Sure ly this is Q welcome suggestion for the next linen shower
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-01
FOR DIscoLoRED NECK.

Only patience and perseverance will win out in bleaching the neck to its former lily whitness."
 One ounce strained honey, one tea spoonful of lemon juice, six drops of oil of bitter almonds. whites of two eggs. enough fine oatmeal to make a fine paste.
 Spread this thick1y on piece of cotton cloth. three inches in width, and tie as a bandage around the throat. Four or five of these ap- plications should bleach the neck to s1 not a face bleach, and the oil of bft- ter almonds is a poison and must not be swallowed or left within the reach Of children.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-01

valley, where French nitarailleusa had held fast against assailants whose bodies covered the lower slopes in heaps. From what we saw he could reconstruct the story of the last two men of the gun crew.
 One wounded unto death had fallen forward over the mitraiIleuse claspfng his arms tightly around it in a final spasm. The Germans still pressed on. They must not pass The last survi- vor, unable to loosen his comrades's death grip, had cut the gun free, then avenged him by a stream of lead be- gun afresh. When he. too, fell dead the attack was broken. The Germans did not pass.
 Such is the French spirit at Yer dun. That is why France in invinei- ibIe"
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-01
An excellent couch pillow can

An excellent couch pillow can be made from old silk pieces These should be cut in narrow strips as for carpet Tags, sewed together and wrap pedped in small balls. The silk rags are then braided in an ordinary three strand braid, just as the braided rag rugs are made. The braid is then folded back and sewed, either in a circular or obIong form. around and around with overland stitches, so that the surface is flat and smooth When a sufficient amount of braiding has been sewed for one side of a pillow, the opposite side is made in the same way. These two sides are then join ed with a puffing Of silk about three and one-half inches wide. which is gathered and seWed between the two sides.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-01
TO SOFTEN cALLousEs.

Callouses on the feet will be made less painful if they are cared for every night. The soles should be soaked for at least ten minutes in warm water. A piece of fine purnice stone is then taken and the hard spots are rubbed until the soft flesh is reached Then they are anointed with vaseline, and a little pad of absorbent cotton bound on to pre- vent the grease from rubbing. Tn the morning more vaseline is put on, and, if possible a corn plaster, the hole en- larged not to press on the ca1lous, Is put around. If the latter is not prac- ticaIble. wearing soft felt soles in the shoes will give relief. Soaking and rubbing is done every night, if the treatment is to be efflcacious
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-01

Lamb Souffe-Cook one tablespoon full butter with one of flour. Add three -fourths of a cupfuI of rich milk or stock When boiling add one cup fuI of finely minced chicken or nut ton with one-haIf cupful of soft bread crumbs and three beaten yolks Sea- son with salt and pepper, paprika and 8 little Worcestershire sauce. Add a little minced pimento if there is any at hadn Fold in the beaten whites and turn into deep buttered dish. Bake in a slow oven for twenty min utes. Serve at once.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-01
PLASTER FOR PAINS.

Pains in the chest due to irritation or to purely muscular origin are re- lieved by the application of mustard plasters. For adults equal parts o1 flour and mustard are mixed with it water For children and elderly peo- pie a little more flour is employed. The amount required is determined by the size of the plaster. which should be of ample size completely to cover the chest. After remaining there for ten minutes or longer, according to to the burning" sensation, remove 1t to the back where the lungs are nearer the surface. PIasters should always be applied wazm, otherwise a chill is
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-01

The pressure of the clothing tends to confne these excretions to the surface, while heat and moisture stimulate the lyrnphatics to absorb anything on the skin. Thus double evil may ensue in preventing the outflow of unheaIthful matter, and the feabsorbing of what is already sent out. This shows the inn portance of the first rule of health for the skin. Take care that every DOT ton of the skin is purified by washing the whole body at least once a day.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-01
nEEDLEwoRk NOTES.

Scarfs and doilies of coarse linen for the dining room have the de- sign stenciled in black, and this is outlined with white outline stitches. French knots in black cotton also have 8 place in this design, and when completed the set is unique.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-01

Those who have little time for exer- else and are compelled to live chiefly within doors must endeavor to obtain TOT should have obtained for them as far as possible by employers-by way of compensation, regular supply of fresh air without drafts, an atmo- sphere as free from dust and other impurities as can be obtained, with a good supply of light and some artificial warmth when needed.