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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-24
DIVORCES MADE EASY
FOR HILL COUNTRY FOLK
Tibetan Tribe Known as "the
Turki," Considers Woman Hon.
ored by Frequent Separations.

By tho Associated Press.
NEW YORK, December 24.-Stories
of how divorce is practiced by natives
in two remote sections of the world
were brought to New York yesterday
by travellers arriving on the steamship
Paris.
Suydam Cutting. first member Of the
Roosevelt-Tibetan expedition to re
turn to America. told Of finding In the
his country OF Tibit a people, known
as the Turki, who not only made
divorce easy, without any court de
cree. but considered it an honor for a
woman to be divorced several times.
The incentive for the woman, he said,
was that every time she married she
was showered with gifts. The tech
nique Of being divorced was simple
declaration that the marriage was al
an end.
Mrs. Rosita Forbes, English woman
explorer, whose last expedition was
into AbySsinia, said she found that the
Queen of Abyssinia, although still
young. already had divorced several
husbands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-24
PANIC DEATH ROLL
is RAISED TO four
5000 Children Dash for
Exits When Bench CoIIapses
at Christmas Fete.

ERIE, Pa. December 24-The
death toll as a result of the panic
Tuesday, in which three children We're
tr;,mpled 10 death when 5000 boys
aud girls made u wild dash for exits
following the collapse Of u bench at
the Erie arena. during d Christmas
Observance. was Increased to four
yesterday when Joe Majikilewiez was
reported dead at his home. His
name had not been included among
tile injured. the boy having been
taken from the arena directly to his
home in an automobile, and no re
port made OF his injuries.
The seven children who were taken
j." hospitals following the accident
were discharged Yesterday.
An investigation into the cause of
Inc tragedy has been opened by Coro-
uer Daniel IIanley, but .. date for an
inquest has not been set.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-24
SUMS DOUBLE HALOS."
Phenomenon Described by Meteor
ologists dissolved in Boston.

BOSTON, December a LP).-Rare
solar phenomenon, described by me-
teorologists as double halos" around
the sun. was observed here yester-
day. The display consisted Of a
luminous cross formed by two shafts
of light and two complete circles, one
within the other. an inverted circular
tangent on the outer circle and three
parhelia, or sun dogs" on each side
of and above the sun.
These halos were circles around
the sun caused by the refraCtion and
reflection of light through prismatic
ice particles. Neteorologists at the
Weather Bureau said conditions We're
perfect for the display.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-24
Divorce May Be Settled.

NICE. France, December "a CR.-A
settlement out of court of the Duke of
Manchester suit for divorce against
his American wife, who was Miss
Helena Zimmerman of Cincinnati,
is expected the first week in January,
when the duke Is due to arrive here.
His attorney, Leroy B. Delaney,
an American, who announced u pos
sole settlement, said that the out
standing difficulty was fixation of the
amount of alimony. Meanwhile the
Ease Is somewhat !n suspense
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-24
NAVY SKIPPER ACQUITTED.
Capt. Tinney of q. S. s. Milwaukee
Freed of Blame for Mishap.

NEW YORK, December "a @.-
Capt. Frank l.. Tinney, commanding
officer of the L. S. S.. Milwaukee,
which on the night of September 20
rammed and sank the coal-laden
schooner Benjamin A. Vanbrunt, off
the Virginia capes, has been acquitted
by general court-martial of charges
of negligence, 1t was announced yes
terday.
No lives were lost in the collision.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-24
Odum Out of Jail on Parole.

Burllie NJ. Odum, former vice presi-
dent of a bank, who was sentenced to
serve three years for using a check
given to him to curtal a note, was re-
leased from jail yesterday by Justice
Bailey and placed on probation for the
term Of three years. Odum served
with the A. z. r. in France, and was
once on the police force.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-24
NAME KEPT In FAMILY.

CLEVELAND, Ohio. December "a
R.-When George Williamson of
Pittsburgh and Mary Williamson,
Cleveland, applied for g. marriage
license here yesterday, it was dis
closed that both their parents had
married persons Of that name.
The groom revealed that his father.
Thomas Williamson, had married a
Margaret Williamson. Mary declared
that her fathers name also was
Thomas and that he married Char
lotte Williamson,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-24
PRINCE MURAT IN TOLLS.
American Girls Husband Again In.
volved in Swindle.

PARIS. December "a P).-Prince
Michael Murat. whose wife was Miss
Helen Macdonald Stallo of Cincin-
natl. was arrested yesterday on
charges involving q worthless check
and q swindle in the sale of a silver
fox fur.
Prince Murat on November 8 was
sentenced to serve eight months in
jail in default of his appearance to
answer charges of having obtained
money from Countess Salyerte
through selling gems belonging TO
her and appropriating the funds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-24
CONSTABLE is SLAIN.
Fellow Officer Then Kills Texas
Murderer.

FORT WORTH, Tex, December "a
P).-Constable Robert F.. Poe, Al
years old, was shot and killed here
last night by Manuel Carson, 20, ga
rarge owner, who in turn was killed
with his own gun by Deputy Con-
stable G. E: Finch. The shooting &C.
Cured in front Of Carson's house,
where the officers had gone to make
inquiries about stolen automobile
tires.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-24
GIVEN GERMAN POST.
Count Won Simmern Named Envoy
to Rhineland Commission.

COBLENZ, Germany, December "a
@.-The interallied high commission.
er yesterday installed Count Lang
werth Won Simmern as Germanys
con1missar for the occupied territories
and ambassador plenipotentiary &C.
credited to the Rhineland Commits
sion. He was welcomed In a speech
by Paul Tirard, the French commits
sioner, who was seconded by Lord
Kilmarnock and M. Fort Homme, the
British and Belgian members, respec-
lively.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-24
Cafritz Gives Party.

Morris Cafritz, president of the Ca
fritz Co. and the CafritZ Construction
Co., was host to the department heads
and employees of these organizations
at a Christmas dinner at the City Club
last evening. This was the fourth an
nual dinner given by Mr.. Cafritz. and
was arranged by James Fl. Holmes,
sales manager. Fred Warren acted as
toaStmaster.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-24
Commissioned in 0. &. C.

Jean H. A. Day. 2o2s Hillyer place
has been commissioned by the War
Department a colonel of Cavalry and
James F. Greene, 1927 N street,
first lieutenant of Infantry, both III
the Officers Reserve Corps Of the
Army.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-05-28
PARKING AIRPLANES

Next great problem is going 10 be
where to park your airplane. The
airplane is approaching the condition
of safety. When it reaches it, it will
become as popular as the bicycle was
or the automobile is. But, as before,
in crowded cities the desderatum will
be where to light" Certainly not in
the crowded streets where the throngs
of pedestrians and vehicles are always
moving Then, on the roofs; a new
source of profit to the owners of the
building. The top of every skyscraper
will be a pier We shall sail the ether
blue, and we trust we fall not like Id.
offer, headlong. Far, far shall w
have moved from the period when we
navigated storm buggy downtown
and not so long ago, either. To be
helmsman for an airplane has its du-
bious moments where to be helmsman
for old Dobbin had few. With a
horse you can stop when in doubt ;
with an airplane you can't, save at
carefully designated landing places
but, happily like the skylark, you can
60 straight UP into the zenith and
think 1t over-while you cool off.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-05-28
PLAN PROTECTION
FOR STATE MOTHERS

In IS other civilized countries Of the
world, 1t is safer for mothers to give
birth to children than it is In the
United States. This somewhat startling
statement is vouched for by Mrs. Jean
T. Dillon, director of the Division of
Child Hygiene and Public Health
Nursing of the West Virginia Depart
ment of Health, in discussion of
the midwife law passed by the Legisla-
ture at its regular session this year.
THE latest figures from the Chill
dren's Bureau, those for 1923, show
| that the United States ranks 10Th in
maternal mortality among civilized
countries Of the world" she said.
/ Through scientific investigation it has
been found that those countries which
regulate the practice of midwifery and
provide for systematic instruction Of
midwiyes, have lower maternal NOR
tally rate than those countries which
have no regulation"
In 1923, Mrs. Dillon pointed out,
240 mothers in West Virginia died in
childbirth or as a result Of childbirth,
and l51 of these died from infection
which could, and should, have been
prevented. Midwiyes properly trained
and supervised by the State Health
Department would aid materially in
reducing this mortality rate.
BY the action of the Legislature in
passing a midwife law. West Virginia
is now among the 81 states of the
Union which regulate the practice OF
midwifery The law is not a model
one-in fact it has many fiaws-but
1t is the beginning of a definite pro
gram to cut the maternal mortality
rate. Objections have been raised
against it in rural sections on the
ground that it deprives women in labor
Of the help of neighbors, relatives or
friends in case of emergency.
This objection" said Mrs. Dillon,
lis fully met in section two. which
provides that this law shall not pre-
vent a neighbor or friend from render
ing assistance in such cases in an
emergency We realize that there is
great dearth of physicians in the
rural areas and we want to train the
midwives so they can render intelli-
gent service.
"A midwife or neighbor who has
had even limited instruction in the
necessity for surgical cleanliness as a
prevention of infection and knows
enough to use silver nitrate in the
eyes of the newborn babe. to prevent
blindness, is certainly a safer and
more intelligent attendant than a
woman who had not had such instruc
ton. We expect to send out forms
soon to all women in the state who
wish to be licensed to practice mid
wifery and then make arrangements
to instruct them scientifically. Group
instruction will probably be one meth
Cd of training in local territories
through cooperation of local physi-
rians"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-05-28

of the Inter-Society Contest of the
Mozarts and Lyceums The decision
was given to the Mozarts.
P. S. Exline who has employment
near Elkins is home for few days.
Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Ware and
Mrs. Rebecca Ware were visiting
friends here Sunday
The Ministerial Institute begins
Monday, June 1st at the U. B..
Church. Everybody cordially invited
to attend the services, continuing I'M
til the 5th, morning, afternoon and
night. Some very able speakers will
be present.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. L. Day of Junior
attended the Baccalaurate sermon for
the High School at the M. E. Church
last Sunday
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-05-28
ELECTRIC SPARKS


Uneasy lies the head that wears a
frown.
Some girls don't think they are
dressed unless they are not.
In the spring the young mans
fancy lightly turns from thoughts of
work.
The more dishwater wedding ring
sees the longer it seems to last.
In Detroit, a broker is sentenced
for 1870 years. That will hold him
for while, no doubt.
Much of the politeness these days
consists in offering lady your seat
when you get off the street car.
Johnstown, Pennsylvania woman
was awarded $125,O0O alimony. Her
husband gave her the air but refus-
ed to give her the heir.
A scientist estimates that the
earth will last about hundred mil
lion years longer. This should give
Germany and Italy plenty of time to
settle their war debts.
Senator Borah asks what is a Re-
publican? Maybe he is thinking a.
bout trying to become one.
King Bors of Bulgaria is said to
be receiving many letters praising
his correct behavior during the bomb
ing. 1t must be pleasant to be gett-
ing few missives along with the
missiles.
When you come to think of the
matter it is because of his fool luck
that fool gets the money he is fool
enough to part with.
One-half of the world doesn't
know how the other half lives, but
it would give lot to find out.
City people have lots of fine things
to wear. Country people have lots
of nice fresh things to eat. Take
your choice.
Teacher-"W What are the three inn
portant Greek orders?" Small Boy
"Cupa skulley, roas bif sandwich and
cocoanut pie"
Pedestrians are getting SO parti-
cular they want to be run over by an
expensive car, nowadays.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-05-28

OUR BoUNDEN DUTY.

This newspaper must first OF aA
he clean, and without malice ia 'ts
epiHions and expressions and 1t muS''
at AN times, devote itself unfllncmng
Iv and fearlessly to the public service
i'm the interests Of the masses Of oAe
people.
II must always combat evil ana M
Justice.
It must always fight for progress
and reform.
It must never tolerate corruptlohs
II must be in sympathy with inc
moor and unfortunate.
For Belington it must always
stand with the unselfsh DEVOTION ioh
the achievement of the finest Ideals
Of every high purpose. of every en-
trprise, of every step in the march
n progress.
It must stand for good govern
mert. freedom, equality, the Pupaie
welfare, civic and true patrioosS
and undying love of country.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-05-28
MANY JAIL PRISONERS
DISEASED

Prevalence of venereal disease
among Jail prisoners is clearly shown
In letter from the Jail physician of
one of the southern counties to the
West Virginia Department of Health.
This particular county prison has an
average Of from rs to $50 inmates.
Recently the physician examined all
the prisoners for syphilis. Out of
IS on whom the Wasserman test was
made, SO showed infection. 1t is explain
ed by the Bureau of Venereal Diseases
Of the Health Department that more
than this number may be infected be-
rause the Wasserman test should not
be solely relied upon for determining
the presence of syphilis
The letter was written to know
about the law relating to the treat
ment of prisoners infected yenereally
The Health Department sent the drugs
necessary for treatment and advised
about the laws. This report, according
to officials of the Health Department
is only one of many similar ones show
Ing the high percentage of prisoners
afflicted with venereal disease.
The Bureau of Venereal Diseases. Of
the West Virginia Health Department,
furnishes drugs for the treatment of
INDECENT patients even when they are
under the care of private physicians,
as well as to ali state institutions and
clinics The cost of drugs for the
state penitentiary at Moundsville alone
sometimes amounts to $3.50 month
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-05-28
THURSDAY, MAY 28TH, 1925
TAKING JESUS CHRIST AS
AN EXAMPLE

Twenty-Five American missionaries
in China recently sent to Jacob G.
Schurman, the American minister at
Picking, the following significant
statement:
''The undersigned, American miss
ionaries, are in China as messengers
of the gospel of brotherhood and
peace. Our task is to lead men and
women into a new life in Christ
which promotes brotherhood and
takes away all occasion of wars. We
therefore express our earnest desire
that no form of military pressure,
especially no foreign military force,
be exerted to protect US or our pro-
perty; and that in the event of our
capture by lawless persons or our
death at their hands, no money be
paid for our release, no punitive ex-
petitions be sent out, and no indem-
mites be exacted. We take this stand
believing that the way to establish
righteousness and peace is through
bringing the spirit good will to bear
on all persons under all circumstan-
ces even through suffering wrong
without retaliation. This is what
we understand the example of Jesus
Christ to mean. We wish to be
clear that we have no authority to
speak for our missions or churches,
and sign simply in our individual
capacity"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-05-28
CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

"a hearse is mighty poor thing
to come to church in. The church
would much prefer holding a service
with you, than over you."
9:45-Sunday School. j. l.. Err
nest, Supt. Our Sunday School still
grows. Get in line men and women.
Don't expect from children, the thing
YOU are not doing yourselves.
HOO Morning Worship. The
sermon will be appropriate for Mem
orial Day. A special invitation is
extended to all ex-soldiers.
7:15-Epworth League.
8:00-Evening Worship.
The Public always has a cordial
Welcome to the services of this
church.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-05-28
REPORTERS NOTES

Women the way they dress need
not be afraid of the mouse. When
the little creature would start the
ascent he would get exhausted be-
fore he would reach the goal and
tumble off the limb.
The fellow who knocks others,
should wedge his hammer well be-
cause it might fly off and hit the
right one
Some of the boys that has takes
courage are working every day.
1t looks foolish at this time to stars
to hunt the north pole-when it
seems to be coming this way
1t is said the good die, young
some doubt exists in the minds of the
thinking people.
The way our legislature is holding
on down at Charleston, it is necess
airy it would seem to raise taxes -
get money SO they could come homs.
The sick in town seem to be all ~.
the list of improving.
The weather man seems to be acg-
ing little better - and if he docs
not let it get worse it might be =
good idea to serve him with ban-
quet and music by Black and White
orchestra.
II the monkey-babboon theories
are correct, man in sense shouls
be happy-that he is not part lizzars
alligator or some other mixture.
If this old earth would swing Of
some day into darkness wonder how
many would have oil in their lamps.
1t is said the earth will be burned
up some time - if gas would have
to be bought to start the fire FROM
certain w. Va. gas companies. J.
DIS. fortune would be exhausted be-
fore Laurel Hill would be burned.
The way so many children are talk
ing of getting married it is a good
thing that SO many counties are -
well equipped to take care of thos4
that fall by the way side.
1t is to be hoped that those north
pole birds will get out of that cous
try before they blow any more cold
waves this way.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-05-28
A GRADUAL LOSS

To Property Owners:
One of the first things of import
ance to any property-owner is in-
surance against damage by fire or
other unforeseen elements of destruc-
ton. But there is another source of
loss that may be going on day after
day without coming to your atten-
ton.
The hot summer sun will destroy
unprotected surfaces just as surely
as though you had lighted match
to the entire structure. Decay and
consequent loss follow closely on the
heels of neglected property.
Hanna's Green Seal Paint is the
best possible protective material for
preventing these losses. 1t gives a
smooth, even, beautiful finish that
seals the surface and protects it "a
gainst the ravages of weather. 1t is
economical to use because it can be
thinned to remarkable degree, and
the variety of colors will give your
home the pleasing appearance that
you desire.
We will be glad to furnish you with
color card and assist you in estimat-
ing your needs.
Yours very truly,
THE THOMPSON COMPANY
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-05-28

The assertion that statesmen con-
ceal their golf scores lest they should
indicate a proficiency at the game
which spelled neglect of public bust
ness has been secuted as ridiculous.
The actual fact is that there is not one
in a hundred of them who can play
within gunshot of par If their constitu-
ents could see them, so far from be-
ing incensed over their experiences,
they would take them on a wager and
probably skin the life out of them.
They constitute, by and large, the
worst set Of duhs to be found. They
tear up the turf, delay the game, stall
about on the putting green's, forget
ting how many strokes they have
played. They do everything, in fact,
but swat the ban down the fairWay.
They slice, they heel, they pull, they
schlaff-making themselves a general
nuisance. They are not above sus-
picion that they sole their clubs in
bunkers and tee up in the rough.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-05-28
ADDITIONAL LOCALS

H. A, Stansberry, Director of Ath-
eletics of W. Va. University was
here today on business.
Staple groceries and general mer-
chandise at W. H. Barte & Co.
Miss Margaret l.. Oils of Davis
Elkins College, Miss Nan Beatrice
Koenig of Broaddus College, Prof
Elmer R. Stahl of Broaddus College
and Dean Chas. E. Albert of Davis
Elkins College were here as Judges
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-05-28
FARM BUREAU NOTES
Farm Club Meetings

Monday, June 1, Boulder at 7;30 +
M.
Tuesday, June ?, Silent Grove at
7:3O P. M.
Wednesday, June 3, Talbot at
1880 P. M.
Thursday, June 4, Teter at 7;3o
p M.
Friday, June 5, Flatwood 1880 P.
M
Saturday, June 6, Farm Bureau
Office, Philippi, W. Va, at 200 P.
M. regular monthly farm bureau
meeting, every farmer is invited to
be present.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-05-28

Talbot Farm CLUB Meeting We'd
nesday night, June at 7:30 P. M
At Talbot Church. Everybody come
Song Audience.
Short Talk, Warehouse-Carl B
Harvey.
Short Talk, Pasture Improvement
D. t. Paugh.
Short Talk, Barbour County Cot
tage at Jackson's MILD. Dickinson
Address, Growing and spraying
potatoes-W D. linn.
Debate: Resolved that the present
public school system is deteriorating
Affirmative: Carl B. Harvey, D. T
Paugh, D. Dickinson.
Negative: D. G. Foy, T, E. Az
ington, j. G. Thacker.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-05-28

FOR SALE-New household fur
niture, used only a short time by
couple having no children. Will sell
at a reasonable figure on or before
June 1st, 1925. RAY WILSON, Be-
lington.