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Ribbon Chrysanthemum

A VERY pretty gown seen recently
II was of gray chiffon over soft silk,
- - simply cut, and practically it's only
ornament, besides a gold-colored silk
yoke with Chinese chrysanthemum en-
broidery, an enormous ribbon chrysan-
themum at the belt. Each petal Of the
with a triangular fold in the middle of
it, that turned it over and gave a little
heavier portion to weigh it down. These
folds were ironed heavily into the rib
bon, and then the innumerable petals
were sewed in chrysanthemum shape at
the waist line with gold thread (the rib
bon itself was gold color). Nearly all
the petals were allowed to droop and fall
in the natural way. only enough being
tackled back to give the fluffy flower
effect.
And that ribbon chrysanthemum made
all the difference between simply a
charming gown and a really stunning
gown.
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-27
Crocheting for Baby

" HERE are many little things that
can be crocheted for a baby's use
Il that baby's mother VIII more than
appreciate.
There is the cover for the bottle, for
instance. a tightly fitting case. ending
IN ribbon bow, which will help 10 keep
the baby's milk warm while carrying IL
from place to place.
Then there is the rattle. which is really
an embroidery hoop crocheted round
and round. and with spokes crocheted
across It All around the hoop and at
the hub there are little bells, such as
those which are used IN children's horse
reins.
II you VIII use linen thread instead OF
wool, you can crochet also an extremely
pretty little bib, with a shell pattern
border and a ribbon drawString in q
bow. Two crocheted tassels will fasten
the bib IN back.
Crocheted bootees are another vel
come gift though they should be made
higher than is ususl-quite up to the
baby's knees, in fact Thus made, they
are as good as the old-faShioned 'brick
stoves" IN cold weather.
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THE FIGURED CREPE SCARF

TT CAN be combined with black satin
and chiffon TO form a stunning
= blouse, the scarf cut in bolero ef-
feet, with the upper part Of the sleeves
and the lower part OF the bodice of the
satin, and the black chiffon draped all
over II.
It can be pleated as the facing of
picture hat. the Persian printing being
especially effective. A border of galloon
or gimp defines the edge OF the pleat-
ing.
Two scarfs together can form a very
striking tunic, extending in a slight
bib effect above the girdle. At the
sides they are stitched together and
bordered with plain-colored ribbon in
the predorninating shade.
II can be trimmed with deep fringe
and the sides caught by a few stitches
which viii convert them into sleeves,
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a Holly Genterpiece

will allow a very easy adjustment OF
lace. If you cannot get q lace dark
enough, boil a quantity in strong coffee,
rinse until the water runs clear and then
hang up to dry. Any shade is possible
by this home method.
Some one suggests that this holly de-
sign will be beautiful if worked in white
1 agree. It could easily be done on white
linen with white mercerized cotton for a
centerpiece for tbe dining table. If you
like the colored effect, why not try one
for your own use? In this case use a
white lace for the finishing edge. and
make the whole design one of snowy
effectiveness.
Whichever way you choose promise a
happy result.
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brown mercerized> cotton. When filing
in the leaves, use green thread and work
toward the central vein. The turned-up
portions of the leaves should have a
touch of brighter green.
Bright red for the clusters of berries
will do much for the entire design.
Work them in solid padded stitches, and
where one overlaps another vary the
directions of the stitches; the light on
the threads will show the separation
very clearly then.
Pad the edge and use buttonhole
stitches for the final work. This I
should work with brown thread, and. If
you possibly can. add an edge of ecru
torchon or cluny. The points Of the edge
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-27

is the season when any novel
nj bit of embroidery is Immediately
a seized upon by the avid gift
giver. Here are few ideas which may
be put into practical service.
A whisk broom holder, made of two
circles of cardboard covered with linen.
fastened with cord and tied together at
the sides with ribbon. At the back
loop of cord or ribbon.
A sfirtwaist case of linen or baby
flannel. worked in eyelet and outline
embroidery and large enough to hold a
waist folded in half. Lght-colored
ribbon edges the case
An opera bag of Irish linen, worked in
solid embroidery, with a line of beading
between the lower part of the bag and
the upper flap. Through this is drawn
a ribbon drawstring ending in a rosette.
A linen hatpin holder. embroidered in
eyelet. A double bow or ribbon holds it
together. Line with chamois.
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Silk Skirts

TF YOU want your silk skirt to re-
tain its freshness. sew loops
- under the founces and hang it
upsidedown when not in use. Hang
ing in this way, in the opposite direc-
ton to that in which it is worn, freshens
it and makes the frills stand out and
take new lease of life. When frills
are left lying fat they soon go into
holes
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-27

TTOLLY. in its crisp, crackly suggest
- ivenesS of December and gifts,
IL is here. 1t has been twined
around in a lovely wreath on a
centerpiece for you to work. It is a
delightful way to show your Christmas
thoughts in the always acceptable hand
made gift. For the library table, or for
the tabourette. or as an appropriate dolly
under Christmas plant, 1t will shine
forth in it's attractive bright colors and
speak for you in an emphatic way.
would use tan linen for this. Work
the stems in solid stem stitch, using soft
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A FEW GIFT IDEAS

the hem, and then the rosette can be
sewed, and the cap adjusted immedi-
ately.
Finally, there Is the separate petticoat
frill, either silk or lingerie, pleated or
fringed. and provided with buttonholes
TO match the buttons on the founda-
ton. One white and one black founda-
ton and half dozen or so Of these
gift to your relative or intimate friend.
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Cretonne Lampshades

"HB very newest and prettiest thing
in home decoration is the lamp
- shade OF shirred cretonne or flow
cred silk. For these. heavy wire frames
are purchased, the round shape being
the best. The cretonne or silk is then
shirred tightly under this frame, and
clamped or glued to it. A narrow border
of furniture gimp conceals the join
ing place.
In tapestry this variety of lampshade
becomes really gorgeous The idea, of
course, can be applied in any of these
materials to candleshades as well.
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Sewing Machine Hints

A ITEM much macnluo Woih hos
wv to be done, filing the shuttle is
a constant annoyance. This can
Do partly obviated by threading the
shuttle with finer cotton than that useo
on the needle. The sewing VIII be
quite as strong and the shuttle VIII
not need reflling half so often as II
would II threaded with the same num-
Der of cotton as the needle. because
the bobbin will hold a great deal more
of the finer cotton.
If you want your sewing machine 70
DO satisfactory work, remember tnat
it needs to be kept clean. After every
ten hours work it needs oil; but all
surplus oil must be carefully wiped
of afterward. Always work 1T stead
lily and never start or stop with jerk.
The best way to finish off q machine
seam is to turn the material round
ana stitch back for about an inch. Ihls
saves tying the ends of COTTON. which
IS annoying work and takes up a. good
deal Of time If there are many seams.
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For Fine Sofa Pillows

n n OST OF us have sofa pillows so
lVt pretty, of such delicate fabric and
49, hue, that we hate to put them ION
public view at ALL and yet there is no
sense In keeping them always packed
away In camphor. The proper solution
Is the net covering-net Of the very fin
est quality, such as is used for neck
wear. Two or three thicknesses, IL
necessary Though one is preferable),
should be sewed over the pillow. They
will not at all obscure the lines and
color OF the pillow. and at the same
! time will protect it from dust and
grease AS the white net grows dirty
remove it and apply fresh. For very
dark pillow gray. brown or even black
might be used.
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the feet is also a good suggestion.
The apron is quite like one OF wears
ago. 1t is sensible and attractive ana
appeals to the innate love OF animals
And besides. the little girl enjoys
every moment that she wears 1t. So
cut out pattern just for an expert
ment. You will be glad that you tried
something new.
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lsog0Sv W2azzznz7z

or yellow should be used for the legs
and to suggest the wing lines and
eyes.
1t is very easy and the work grows
with quickness under fingers that are
sewing for the love OF II.
Gray linen with yellow chicks Is a
fine combination; tan worked with
golden brown (and perhaps scarlet for
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Darning Stockings

TT is a good plan, before using It, to
hold darning wool for minute or
Il two over the spout of a kettle Of
boiling water, then let it dry. This
shr1nks the wool. and when the stock
ings are washed there is no fear Of the
mended part shrinking or tearing away
from the surrounding parts.
Stockings will last much longer, too, If
darning wool is run through the toes and
heels before they are worn.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1910-03-17
PRESIDENT TAFT
SHOWED DISTRESS
Feels KeenIy the Embarrassment In
cident to Suicide of His Brother.
in.LaW.

Pittsburg, Pa-With as little dis
play as possible and followed by Pres
ident of the United States Taft as
the most noted mourner, the body OF
Thomas Nick. Laughlin, millionaire
suicide, was laid TO rest in Allegreny
cemetery.
Pittsburg spent an excitable Sun
day, since 1t was not known to the
rank and file of Pittsburgers until
they read the Sunday papers that the
rich steel man had blown out his
brains in the cellar of his palace on
Woodlawn road.
Nor was it an altogether pleasant
face presented by President Taft
when he stepped from his private car
here and into an auto to be whirled
to the home of his late brother-in-law
There was a frown on the face of
the nations chief executive as he
nodded greetings to Inspector Peter
Walsh Of the Pittsburg police force,
who had lined up so officers to pro-
tect him from the crowd.
1t appeared to the observer that
Mr.. Taft had not slept we'll and that
he felt keenly the embarrassing posi-
ton following attempts made here to
conceal the truth regarding the tragic
end of Mr. I4aughlin. 1t is asserted the
president did not learn, it was a case
of suicide until he was on the train
coming from Washington.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1910-03-17
CORPORATION TAX A MENACE
Counsel for AssaIlants Of Provision
Predict Strong Fight Over Its
Consttutionality.

Washington.-From the several
briefs filed Wednesday in the supreme
court of the United States, in opposi-
tion to the corporation tax, lawyers
who have examined them have drawn
the conclusion that one of the prin-
cipal fights on the constitutionality Of
that measure is to be waged over the
question of whether 1t is an improper
tax on the power of the states to
grant franchises.
The cases involving the constitu-
tionality of the tax come up for oral
argument before court next week.
Frederick r. Coudert. counsel in
two of the cases in which the tax is
opposed, features this attack on the
law He argues at length against the
so-called infringement by the federal
government on the rights of states.
"The power to grant charters, says
he in his brief, rs one Of the Oldest
state powers. It antedates the revolu.
ton. Taxation with its logically con-
comitant potential destruction of this
power by the general government
would thus be an attack upon. and
possibly annihilation of one of the
greatest and oldest of state functions" :"
In the brief of John G. johnson and
Frederick ]. Stimson, in opposition
to the tax in another case, they con-
clude their argument by this quotation
from former Chief Justice Marshall:
mo political dreamer ever was wild
enough to think Of breaking down the
lines which separate the state. and
Of compounding the American peo-
pie into one common mass"
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1910-03-17
MOB STONES U. S. LEGATION
5oGoTA RIOTERS ATTACK MIN.
IsTER NoRTHcoTTs HOME.
Members Are Protected BY AuthorI.
ties-Street Cars Of American
Company Are Wrecked.

Bogota, Colombia.-A quarrel be-
tween the manager of an American
owned street railway line and q
police officer was followed by a riot
during which a mob attempted to
wreck the street cars, Traffic was
stopped and the manager placed un-
der arrest
The rioting continued for some
time and reached the block in which
the American legation is located. The
police gathered in force. but the mob,
after wrecking its vengeance on the
rolling stock of the company. at
tackled the United States legation,
stoning the building.
The members of the legation were
protected, and though there were fur
ther disturbances during the night,
the authorities seem to be able to af-
ford protection to the Americans.
Elliott Northcott is the American
minister and Paxton Hibben Is the
secretary. All at the legation are
said to be safe. Mr.. Northcott came
here last August from West Virginia
and was formerly judge Of the dis
trict court for the southern district
of that state.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1910-03-17
FANATIC SHOOTS AMERICANS
Two Women Tourists Are Injured Just
Outside OF Jerusalem by
Afghan's Pistol.

Washington.-Secr Knox cabled
urgent orders to the American consul
at Jerusalem, as we'll as to Ambas-
sador Strauss at Constantinople, to
have an immediate investigation made
into the shooting of two American
women in the Mosque Omar, just out
side of Jerusalem.
The injured women are Miss Parker
Moore of Terre Haute. Ind, and Miss
Natalie Maurice Of Mamroneck, N. Y.
1t is understood that while Miss
Moore was seriously wounded she will
recover. Miss Maurice received only
a slight flesh wound.
The shooting, according to a dis
patch received from Consul Thomas
r. Wallace, was done by an Afghan
fanatic who fired without warning
into party of tourists.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1910-03-17
TAFT TAKES HAND IN STRIKE
Orders Labor Commissioner Neil to
Philadelphia on Request OF
Federation Of Labor.

hiladelphia.-There were showers
of words throughout this city Friday,
instead of showers of bricks. The
united business men met and dis
cussed possible plans for forcing arbi-
tration between the Rapid Transit
Company and its striking employees.
The labor unionists met and enthused
themselves as best they could over the
prospect of going on with the strug.
gle.
But the situation remains the same.
The trolley company made its usual
slight gain in the number of cars run,
now about 1900. The general strike
added a few hundreds to the total
number of its ranks, which Is we'll
above 100000.
The business mems meeting sent a
telegram to President Taft urging that
the commission for the foundation OF
Industrial peace should be sent here
to investigate conditions and try to
straighten matters out. The presi-
dent did not reply, as he had already
ordered Commissioner .Neill to come
here from Washington at the request
of the National Federation of Labor.
Another wire was sent to former
Mayor Seth Low of New York, asking
that his organization, the National
Civic Federation, act as arbitrator. He
answered that his federation, had no
such authority.
The committee of ten, which is con-
Quoting the general strike on behalf of
the Central Labor union, passed reso7
lutions declaring that If the trolley
strike is not settled by the beginning
of next week there is a strong likeli-
hood that workers in all the other
trades will demand higher wages and
better conditions for themselves and
will not return to work, even II the
trolley men eventually win, without
getting what they want
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1910-03-17
BANKER PLACED ON TRIAL
Former Cashier Of Upton, Indp Bank
Is Charged with EmbezzIing
100000.

indianapolis, Ind. - Charged with
embezzling 100000 of the funds of
the First National bank of Upton,
Ind, William H. Marker, formerly
cashier of the bank, was placed on
trial before jury in the United States
court of this district.
Markers brother, Noah r. Marker,
former assistant cashier Of the bank.
indicted jointly with him on the
charge of completely in the embezzle-
ment, will have a separate trial.
The United States district attorney,
Charles W. Miller, in his opening ad-
dress to the Jury said the government
expected to prove, in addition to the
embezzlement. that William H. Marker
had misapplied thousands Of dollars of
the cash of the bank for the benefit of
several persons. including himself, and
that he had made false reports Of the
condition of the bank to the comp
troller of the treasury.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1910-03-17
PATTEN FLEES MOB
CHICAGO BROKER DRIVEN FROM
COTTON EXCHANGE IN
MANCHESTER.
fLEEs TO SAVE HIMSELF
Followed by Missiles and Hoots In His
Fight to safety-5rltish Brokers
Angry Over "corner'-Patten Is
Indignant.

Manchester, England.-James A.
Patten, the Chicago cotton and grain
speculator, was hooted from the Man.
chester exchange Thursday. Subse-
uuently he was followed through the
streets by a large crowd. Mr.. Patten
was obliged to find refuge from his
wrathful pursuers in a business
office.
Hoots and cat calls followed the exit
of the American speculator, who had
been in the cotton pit during the fore
noon. Bricks and stones were hurled
at him as he fed into the street and
the danger of still further violence
was averted only when he sought
refuge in a nearby shop.
Manchester is the principal cotton
market of England and most OF the
big cotton cloth mills are located
here. Public feeling against Patten
has been very high since the recent
corner in which he was credited with
having increased the price of the raw
material to a figure beyond what 1t
1aQ D6S0 SllC0 Tue ClNll wal AAAS
feeling, shared by workmen OF the
mills and brokers in the pit, was re-
sponsible for the demonstration.
The presence Of Mr.. Patten In the
cotton pit of the exchange caused sur
prise, as just before leaving New
York for England he had been quoted
by the press as denying that he would
visit any of the exchanges while
abroad and as saying that his trip
had no relations to business.
It is well known that he and the
operators with whom he is associated
hold a heavy line Of cotton and 1t Is
thought that he came to Manchester
to seek a ready market for 1t, in order
to wipe out practically all Of the avail
able supply in New York and cause
a consequent increase in the price
there.
Mr.. Patten was indignant over the
attack on him and said that he could
conceive of no reason for the humilia-
tion to which he had been sub
jected
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1910-03-17
HEROIC WORK OF CONVICTS
Fire Is Discovered in PenitentIary
Near Pittsburg and is Quickly
Subdued.

Pittsburg, Pa-While $50 of the
1900 convicts in Riverside peniten.
tiary were at chapel service fire was
discovered in the great stocking shops
of the institution and for a time the
entire prison was threatened.
Heroic work on the part of convicts,
headed by murderer and members OF
the famous banker colony, helped
hold the flames in check until the ar
rival of the fire department.
Had it not been for the speed with
which chapel meeting was convert
ed into fire brigade the prison would
likely have gone up in smoke.
So remarkable was the work of con.
victs that Warden John Francis later
addressed the prisoners as a body and
thanked them for their good work. 1t
is not unlikely that the fire fighting
of some of the convicts will be
brought before the state pardon board
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1910-03-17
WORK TOFREE JOHN R. WALSH
Friends of Ex-Banker Now Serving
Prison Term Will Soon Present
Petition to Taft.

Washington.-The petitions asking
for the pardon of John r. Walsh, the
former Chicago banker now serving
term in the Leavenworth (Kan.)
penitentiary, will be presented to
President Taft in few days.
While the White House will make no
announcement at this time as to what
the presidents attitude will likely be
it is well understood that he will re-
fuse a pardon unless the department
of justice should recommend it. The
petitions will be referred to the de-
partment of Justice. and as in all such
cases, the attorney general will be in
structed to make an inquiry into the
merits of the case and report to the
president.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1910-03-17
SERVE WARRANT ON FRANCIS
Four st. Louis MlIIionalres Charged
with Failure to Make Returns on
Taxable Property.

st. Louis. Former Gov. D. r.
Francis. former Judge Henry s. Priest,
John Scullin, ]. H. Allen and AL
fred E. Clifford, st. Louis million
aires, were made defendants in war.
rants issued charging them with fail
ure to make returns on al taxable
property. The warrants were served
on all except Clifford, who is in Cali
fornia. The other four were released
on 5000 bonds.
Francis waxed indignant when the
warrant was served on him at the
headquarters he recently opened after
announcing his candidacy for United
States senator.
1T looks to me like a political
move" he said.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1910-03-17
A BIC WALKOUT
IS THREATENED
WILL AFFECT ALL RAILROAD sYs-
TENS BETWEEN CHICAGO AND
PACIFIC COAST.
FIREMEN DEMAND ARBITRATION
Railroad Manager Hopes for a Peace
fuI Adjustment Of the Matter and
Does Not Feel Slightest Apprehen-
sion Over Difficulty.

Chicago.-The threatened walkout of
$4,000 firemen on practically all the
railroad systems between Chicago and
the Pacific coast reached a critical
stage when w. S. Carter, president
Of the Brotherhood of Locomotive
notified the railroads that if the entire
controversy was not submitted to ar
filtration a strike would be inevitable.
Mr.. Carriers letter of notification
was indoTsed by the brotherhood's
committee, which represents the fire.
men on about AZ railroads, west, north.
west and southwest of Chicago. The
letter was sent to w. C. Nixon, general
manager of the st. Louis & San
Francisco railroad, who is chairman
Of the railroad general managers COM
mittee.
After comforting with Mr.. Nixon, o.
L. Dickson, assistant to the president
Of the Chicago, Burlington G Quincy
road, gave out the following state
ment:
1--WE have received Mr.. Carter's let
ter, which, to the laymen who are not
thoroughly familiar with the methods
Of labor organizations, would appear
to be somewhat serious and point to
a strike. l wish to say that this is
merely one of the methods unfortu-
nately invoked in conducting such ne
gotiations, and 1t is not likely that the
men would sanction the action of their
leaders in calling a strike over one or
two technical points.
1--WE do not feel the slightest ap-
prehension over the difficulty. The
managers, in due time, will make def
mite answer TO the firemen's commit
tee, and we hope for a peaceful ad-
justment."