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The Falls City tribune., 1910-12-16

The new Christian church ON Stone
street. is a beautiful building of white
pressed brick and in its construction,
service as vel as beauty has been
considered. The basement has a
large dining or gymnasium COX
6 feet. kitchen supplied with cup
boards and dumb.waiters. Willing
Workers parlor, kindergarten, farm
ers' rest room and toilets. The main
floor consists of reading room, pas.
tors study and parlor, auditorium,
Sunday School rooms. baptistry and
robing rooms, and choir room.
The upper floor has a large c. L
room, gallery and and on south and
west Sunday School rooms above the
baptistry and robing rooms.
The ceiling is of blue tinted meta
and exceedingly beautiful. 1t is i'm
possible in a few words TO describe
this unique building. We expect tC
dedicate January Is, and hope al
who read these lines will come and
see how nicely service, beauty and
durability are combined in this
beautiful church.
The Falls City tribune., 1910-12-16

is appointed. The church poor in
many directions will be thanking the
Giyer of all good gifts ere long.
Eleven o'clock n we are dis
missed. Now the treat Of a pear,
some candy, dried perismmons; pea
nuts, a little white flour or rice
tgreat luxuries) and possibly a little
meat, with a turnip and some carrots,
the whole enliyened by a bright pic
ture card, is distributed to each pa
tient in the Hospital. Their graf
itude knows no bounds. What mo-
tive is it that could prompt a person
of alien race, a stranger, not only to
treat their diseases-though often
loathsome-and TO get up to wait
! upon them at night, but also prompt
him to give them to eat what they
never can afford to have except at
the great festival of the Chinese New
Year? 1t is inconceiyable. They do
not try to solvee the riddle. but hap
PLY accept the great blessing. How
ever, they, too, learn why all the
world should give-and yet grow rich
in giving-on Christmas Day.
Next we are off to the Girls school.
Within the enclosure stands rows of
e., girls, each receiving and holding her
treat of nuts, fruit and candy in the
skirt of her upper garment, Off they
scamper, to return care-free, and
then the games begin. Drop the
handkerchief holds rapt attention, des
pite the difficulty of running, even
with unbound feet, when wearing
shoes with non-flexible wooden soles.
Other games follow. Reluctantly we
leave them and go to see the stud
ents of the Boys Academy drill
according to most advanced tactics,
! all commands in English. Later they
gather on the athletic field and are
as rampant after football as the
most devoted students of Prince
/ ton.
At four p. m. we withdraw from
these happy scenes and meet together
the eight adults and four children
of us A~mericans-to observe Christ
mas as if this were a gathering oil
our W flesh and blood. There is
n bright Christmas tree, the thought
IA, little remembrances, the songs in
mother tongue. the happy little
apceches, the festival board, the
sweet ~prayerful thanks to Him who
gave Christmas, then the loving good
night. and we pass to our own
homes. There are lights in the
church. Our Chinese friends, too
are thanking Him who Game to us
p Stranger, and by Him all were
saved"
The Falls City tribune., 1910-12-16

Holly and Holly wreathes. Order
now.-Simanton & Pence.
Invoicing began in earnets at
Samuel Wallis store on Monday. He
hopes soon to be ready to open up
again.
A good supply of good things for
Christmas at Sowles.
The Falls City tribune., 1910-12-16

Let us fill a plant box for you
They are birch bark and abrasive
Simanton & Pence.
The Falls City tribune., 1910-12-16

Plain band, signet and
set rings, with imitation
and genuine stones, for all
from the baby to grand
father. All solid gold.
The Falls City tribune., 1910-12-16

Plain signet, hand en-
graved, fancy and stone
set, in solid gold, sterling
silver and gold plate.
Solid $500 to SIC. 90.
Silver and Plate SOC to
81. 30.
The Washington times., 1910-12-01

Small lot Of Jap Mink Neck
StoIes and Scarfss values worth up
TO $500 and $500 Re- cI *
duced Olst y
fine Russian Pony Skin Fur
Coats, selected pelts. rich mOire
effect Full 90 inches long. Sizes
IS and 3S. Regular
$500 value Reduced G9Q 02
10 -------.- ~'NNfeO~~
One imported Hudson Seal Coat.
full length An extra soft, lustrous
quality. Lined with rich light
brocade satin Size IS cEE 00
Regular $4,000 value d OsOU
. French Seal Plush Coats, with
the new long shawl rolling collar.
Lined with guaranteed
satin. Regular $4,000 c0O IN
One imported Black Russian
Pony Skin Coat pelts OF the very
finest selected grades Lined with
brocade satin. slightly soiied-
Size s. Regular $125-Oo cAO TX
TalUe -.-.----.------------ -N@sNO y
The Washington times., 1910-12-01
FurS and Fur Coats at
Decided Reductions

Black Lynx Hare Fur Sets,
broad stole and pillow
to ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. s-.es., = =. S4.JS
Jap Mink Muhs, made Of four
whole skins With head and tail
effects. Reduced from RT0 Ok
SZ5-OD to- -s-.--------- OA@s&O
One dne quality Mink MufT. with
six distinct stripes Worth cS %
$500. Reduced t1---------- COOsOO
One genuine Sable Fox stole, the
fine silky grade. Re o10 IN
duced from $500 to- s014ssOO
Brown Marten Fur StoIes- Rus
sian collar effect Re- eli 90
-duced from $500 to- Ol1sCO
One fine quality Eastern Mink
Neck Stole, with rich dark stripes
Finished with eight natural mink
tails. Regular price GAT IN
$500, to--------.--------g- OI sOO
One genuine Eastern Mink Scarf,
with two heads in front
Worth $500. Reduced &C S0
10 ----.----- ----- y
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-17
cspyriEht. 1875. y ~ necIsr csrpssy
a Copyright. lss7. IssS b ne Riarssy css,say

Keep him--oh. keep him."
To detain him. for time ut least.
was my intention. though my motive
was not merely to afford her pleasure.
The advent Of the young mnn had pro
duced singulariy disagreeable I'm
preston upon me. quite apart from
any antagonIsn | might have felt TO-
ward him as d type. Strange sus-
picions leaped into my mind. formless
lin the surprise OF the moment-but
rapidly cropping toward definite outline,
and following hard upon them crept
a tingiing apprehension
Now. about how much" he asked
slowly. would you expec' t git fr q
pitcher that sizeY'
1T isn't mine," informed him.
You don't tell me It's the little
lady's-whatT' He bowed genialiy
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-17
LARGE TROUBLES IN PANAMA

With the Panama Canal now safely
past the halfway stage OF completion,
II appears that the most serious labor
problems have been solved, and that
ASIDE from occasional acquisitions on
1ne West Indies for negro workmen,
there will be no need for worry about
the supply of laborers to finish the
work Last fab there was trouble
with the European iaborers that
threatened 10 grow into serious af-
tair, but II was handled so adroitly
III Chief Engineer Goethals and his
associates that II resulted in a posi-
tive advantage.
When the digging Of the canal was
begun IL WAS shown that Spanish la
Sorer could do rs much as two or
three negroes from the West Indies
II was upon this basis that the wage
scale OF the canal was fixed In view
Of The working Qualities Of the Span
aaras they were recruited by the canal
commission, their transportation ex-
pcnses advanced and "a certain amount
OF work guaranteed them. For several
years everything went we'll, but gradu-
ally the European laborer. Realizing
that there was contract with the
Spanish government back of him, grew
indifferent Gradually his efficiency
Declined, until in many cases he was
no better workman than the West In
dian. although he was drawing double
the pay. When urged 10 buckle down
to work he re minded the boss of his
contract.
This state Of affairs continued for
while, and then Colonel Goethals
issued an order that any European
iaborer who was not giA ing a salts
factory return for his hire should be
told that his services were no longer
needed, his pay checks taken away
from MIN and the contract with the
Spanish government marked satisfied
and completed, Thereafter, If the la
b0rer wanted TO return to the Job. he
would be aired In the open labor mar
keL which relieved the commission
"a all further responsibility to Spain
under the recruiting contract
The effect WAS magical AT first
the Spantards who were discharged
appealed to the Spanish consular re-
preventative at Panama. and he pre-
tended to believe that their contract
rights had been violated. and that the
comE1ission was getting around the
Dpkrft OF the contract If not around
the letter OF IL. But Colonel Goe-
khaas Informed him that the canal
SeOuld not be dug with reeaieitrant la
b0r. and that II the Spaniards didn't
1919 IItJ NohiH go nome or SIarSf.
Alter being made to understand that
ne commission required days work
1Cr a days pay. and that the penalty
Tor refusing to work would be in.
stAnt dismissal. they soon got down TO
kArd work again. and from that time
~ this they have had nothing more
4 nnx about their contract rights
xbjnnel Goethals' attitude has been no
@oD eaiutAry On those who continue
MI 1atOy under contracts than upon
vino WIRE discharged from the
'N&nt&<t roll and reinstated from the
elAn MARKET u also has stimulated
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-17

/ Through council he appealed to the
courts and 1t was held that the
Panama Republic had transcribed its
authority in bantshing an American
citizen In this way. The matter has
been carried higher, and IL Is not
certain what viii be the outcome OF
It, However. the commission Is deter
mined that its splendid force shall not
be preyed upon by outside recruiting
agents,
More than 1000 European laborers
have been brought to the isthmus
since the inception OF the work. The
total cost Of recruiting these men
amounted to a halt million dollars.
OF this all but 100000 was refunded
by the laborers themselves for trans
portation and other expenses. 50 that
the net cost OF recruiting the European
labor force amounted to less than nine
dollars per head. During the past
year the excess of arrivals over de-
partures at isthmian ports amounted
to over $4,000 souls This practically
represents the growth of the perma-
nent population. 1t is said that from
now on the force can be recruited to
the fun quota from the little island of
barbados alone. 1t is SO densely popu-
lated that the people have hard
struggle for existence, and England
welcomes the recruiting of labor from
there. The commission pays two dol
lars per head for every laborer sent
to tho isthmus by the resident re-
cruitfng agent.
The labor force on the Isthmus is
now at It's maximum, more than 37,-
600 people being on the pay rolls
With the approaching completion of
the relocation work on the Pana-
ma railroad. and the gradual narrow
ng OF the excavation work on the
canal itself. there win be a CORE
spending decrease In the amount of
labor required. When the great task
rs completed there Will be IL mighty
exodus of labor from Panama. With
more than $4,000 people living d.
rectly and indirectly off of the canal
construction. the force viii have to
be cut down gradually br the worlds
supply and demanl for labor will be
thrown ont OF balance.
When Colonel Cocktails first pro-
dicted that the Gatun dam, and not
the Cnlebra cut, would be the fea-
ture which would determine the time
II would take to build the canal. he
was thought by some to be in error.
Yet there remains less than $1,000
600 cubic yards to be excayated as
against more thar 100000 cubic
yards already taken out Three years
would more than suffice to finish that
part of the work II the present rate
of progress were maintained But II
will not be desirable to maintain this !
speed, since the most economical ad- |
mlnistration OF the construction work |
requires that the whole canal be COM
pieted at the same time. Colonel |
Goethais stfii places the opening date T
in 1915, but in doing SO he has sim
ply been wise enough TO allow him
self a safe margin $780,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-17

These skirts are easily
made. and women who
wish to COPY the one pic
tured here can get the
pattern in six sizes thai
run from twenty-five to
thirty-two inches waist
measure.
To make such q skirt
for the average woman
ten and 60 y artcr
yards Of goods twenty
four inches wide, or seven
and three-Quartsr yards
thirty-six inches In width
win be needed.
The skirt viii also be
effective II made from the
new bordered or pattern
weaves. Whom dsvei-
oped In this way. nine
yards OF goods thirty
two Inches wide will DO
needed.
This model IL suitable
for wear with separate
waists, or to DOM bina
with dainty blouses to
form q costume. The I'M
dor portion has a
straight edge and In
plated.
The overskirt slopes
gracefully at the front
ana down at the back In
a shawl point the edge
OF which IL finished with
q hem, and can be left
plain or trimmed. The
closing Is effected at the
centre back.
Made in this style .
heavy RaJah In the nat
ural color would DO pref
ty trimmed with bands
Of black, hand embroid-
cred with silk OF a shade
that matches the dress. +,
The waist for wear
with II should be full
and have q few tucks at
the shoulders. At tho
waist line II should
blouse slightly and the
Joining with the skirt
should be concealed by q
band Of the ornAmsntine
material.
Any Of the new shades
OF green that are popu-
lar this season would be
effective trimmed with
embroidered bands OF the
rich Oriental colors. For
linen and light weaves
Of cotton heavy lace
would make an artistic
finish.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-17

5unt why Mrs. Thompson Carding-
.xsa....s A.. .,,,,,. - ~ aa,or
SSN AS nv
scheme AT the last OF the series OF
\ hridge parties she was giving is not
Z known Ii may have been that IL
was her fayorite shade; It may have
been that il harJaon.zed with her
costume OF the afternoon, or, IL may
have been simply because yellow
: gpring flowers, 3onquils. daisies and
fniips were plentiful! in the florists
shops In March.
but the very fact that she had
esfec1es4 yellow instead OF any other
hue in the rainbow made all the diff
ference tn the world to her faithful
cock. Norah
Norah was a daughter of the EN-
erald Isle and she never lost an OPP
portunity to go to a ST. Patrick s
bali Whenever the anniversary OF that
good saints birth rolled around. And
ii ali the Ave years that she had been
In the country she had never failed
Ia dance the opening waltz with big
Fat Deasy from her own county Cork.
Norah's mistress had chosen the
afternoon OF ST. Patrick's Day for her
bridge party, and when the last guest
had gone and Mrs. Cardinger's duties
Is hostess were over, she stepped into
4he kitchen to give a word OF praise
70 her cook for the extra effort she
had made to have the pastries and
coffee tnufhsaf,4@. trrt,-------
And Norah. 4 want YOU to wear
4 bsnch of those lovely ionuuiis 10
your ball tonight. They win add
much 70 your appearance Also. you
may serve dinner at 1870 instead of
II, no as TO be in plenty of time" she
said good naturetily. Mrs Cardinr.y
appreciated the faithfalness Of Norah.
ana she knew with what pleasure the
girl had looked forward TO the bali
ar the evening.
Eorah sang over her conkstoye and
when dinner was over she mounted
the stairs to her room 10 dress in her
finest frock And In nor bard en-,
I carried a bunch of ths lovely Yellow
flowers her mistress had given her
She utnned them this wav and that
ana IA was NOT without n Though, q !
"a how PAT wotla like them REST ~.
she fanatly arrappad ,h.m Ia ~ Nj,
mined there hy a shamrncr pc, ht,
self had given har .ha uear t,ssa,a
f3n ber uav nn,na,, - a. -,
Narah stnapad to ra1i fnr hsr <h,,,,
Katie Ma4rna WIN vax maft ~ a.,
work to a family In tha nay, t1xat
nAn' Won mnsf shsra mn, hs,,r,,,.,t
Kati,s my da rIjn- sha sa,a - ~ =
rfrI Her bIy Yr,s, haar, 60. rar
<.sityt ltsotf ara rh. ~<,,,f,s -, - -
ssltish as IN v,,r nn,yars -. -.
sriana noa ,.,,n N
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-17

vantage, you must study your bodies
above everything else and become mis-
tresses of the art of movement and
charm. Never allow yourselves to be-
come slack: carry yourselves we'll;
keep In good health and keep your
minds keen. And, above all, don't
become round-shouidered and crooked
by constantly sitting In one position
for hours playing bridge. Take plenty
of fresh air and exercise and live as
life ought to be lived" Home Notes,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-17
BY FREDERICK J. HAsKIN

I the West Indians. who are doing more
work than ever before.
As the canal nears completion there
Is gradual increase in immigration
from the West Indies to the Isthmus
Realizing that the canal. will be the
worlds greatest highway OF inter-
national trade, the negroes of the
Caribbean seek TO avail themselves of
the opportunity to get cheap home
In the bush and an opportunity to
live where the business of the world
is passing. The result Is that the
commission gets practically all the la
Dor 1t needs at Its own doors. Aside
from one or two recruiting agents In
the West Indies to be called on in
case OF unexpected demand, II has
called In all of its representatives
from the labor markets of the world.
That this desirable situation has
been attained Is largely due to two
things--the sanitary work that has
changed Panama from byword OF
unhealthfulness into an object lesson
of sanitary excellence and the broad
ly planned labor system laid out by
Jackson Smith. who died only few
weeks ago. Before coming TO Panama
MIR. Smith had engaged in many big
railroad construction jobs In Mexico.
successfully organized the force which
built the Guayaaul and Quito rail-
road in the heart of the Andes When
he finally resigned from the Panama
commission to go into private bust
ness again, the president stated that
the canal would ever be indebted to
him for the magnificent labor force
fie had built ep-=-=
Not long ago another rather serious
labor trouble arose. Throughout
South America there are many en-
cheering undertakings being carried
forward, and the supply OF labor for
these projects Is net equal to the de-
mand Inasmsuch as these projects
usually give no ateeption to SANTA
tion or the furnishing of proper quar-
ters but on the other hand use the
commissary as a money-making insti-
tuition, they can afford to pay higher
wages than are paid at Panama. OF
course the employe never has az
much at the end OF the month as AT
Panama. but the high cost of living
is not referred to when the recruit
Ing agent starts out. He talks only
about the high wages paid, The 'sth-
mus formed an attractive recruiting
ground. because there could be found
men skilled In every phase OF con-
struction work
At last the commission got tired OF
having its labor enticed away and
Induced the president to issue an exc
cntive order making 1t a nlisdemeanor
.or any person To recruit labor from
the force on the canal. This worked
all right SO far as II related to acts
done on the Canal Zone, but 1t faile0
to reach the recruiting agent who
made his headquarters IN Panama or
Colon. One especially active agent
became 80 annoying that the Panama
Republic issued an order for his de-
portation from Panama. He was put
IN an outgoing ship and deportaa-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-17

The Value of the Tout Ensemble"
Girls who do not possess what Is
usually termed "a pretty face" can
console themselves and carry out the
following wise advice given to French
girls in charming article written by
Marcel Boulanger:
''Remembe French girls, that your
faces really matter little or nothing.
To preserve for long time the illu-
sion that you are fresh as the morning,
and to show off dress to the best ad-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-17

"The name you'd scc o,s 'epa tn OF Poicys
and favored Miss Elliott with stare
of warm admiration. Pretty thing
as ever see" he added
oh" she cried with an ardor that
choked her slightly. "thank you"
''Oh. meant the piteher..' be said
hastily. evidently nenpIased BIZ a graf.
itude so fcryeDt.
The incorrigi5le dan,sei cast down
her eyes in modesty. And ! had
hoped" she breathed. something no
different
] could not be certain whether or
not be caught the whisper. Thought
he did At all events. the surface of
his easy assurance appeared somewhat
by performing the rites Of etiquette
he said:
"Well. I expec' the smart thing now
Is to pass the cards. but mines In my
grip. an II amt unpacked vet. Tho
name you'd see on EN- Ii OH Policy"
ION Policy" echoed Miss Elliott. turn
ing to me In genuine establishment.
"Mr Earl Percy" translated.
'Oh. rapturousw she cried. her face
radiant. And wont Mr. Percy giye
us his opinion OF my ART:
He turned again to the easel. and 40
closer range amazement oyerxpread his
features. However. Pulling himself to-
gether, he found himself able to reply
and with great gallantry:
'.Weli. on'y { think them little hands
cud a done all that rough woik.'
saved the girls feelings by enter
ing into the conversation with q CUES
ton, which put quickly:
You intend pursuing your historical
researches In the neighborhocd?'
Them fairy tales handed you
about ole Jeanne dare an WS.iam
the Conker." he said. say. they must
n made you sore nfterwoids."
ION the contrary. WIS much inter
ested In everything pertaining to your
too brief VISIT" returned. Il am
even more so now"
well. M friend"--he shot me q side
long. distrustfui glaDce-.keep yer
eyes open"
That b just the point ] laughed.
with Intentional Significance. for 1
meant TO maks Mr. Percy talk n much
AZ could. TO this end remembering
that specimens Of this kind are most
indiscrest when carefully enra1ed. q
added. stimulating his own manner:
Eyes open and doors locked
What?'
II guess they amt much need q
iockin' your door," be retorted darby:
mot from what saw when was Il
your studio He should have stop
ped there. for the hit was paipabls
and justified. but in his resentment hs
orerdid It. '.You needn't be scared Of
aDybody's cartin' on them pitchers,
young Teller: Whoosh:. An I'm the
luks OF the cio'es | saw hangin' on the
WALL. he continued. growing moro nes-
tied a. smiled cheerfuliy upon him,
II don b'lisve ron GUT any worriAl
comm about them neither"
II suppose our tastes are diNerentf
! said. letting my smile BROADEN
There might b protection u that
His stars st me was prctractsd q
m unseemly length before the sting
Of this remark reached him. Il penes
Uafed iinalir. hAweycr. =
".
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-17
NEW SPRING MODEL.
ny MRS. JANE FoRD.

particularly garment
ana to stouta to
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-17
CHAPTER *.

= n lSS ELLlOI'T"S expression.
" when turned 70 observe the
sfrsct Of the intruder upon
her. rsas found to b. one Of
brilliant delight With glowing eyes.
her lips pared In I brsathiess ecstasy.
she gased upon the newcomer. svt
IDENTIFY fearing % icss a-syiiahls that
feii from bis Hips. Movlng closer %
me-. shs whAssEsd urxsntlys
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-17

and
New-York tribune., 1910-01-03
NEW FENCING CODE
College Men Reject League
Rules-Plon Meets.

\ meeting or the intercollegiate Fencing
Association, which at present includes Yale.
Harvard, Princeton, Pennsylvania, Cornell,
Columbia, Ma ssa chusetts Institute of Tech
nolosy, West Point and Annapolis, was held
yesterday at the Hotel Astor
1t was decided to hold two quadrangular
meets on March 19 at West Point and An
rapolis respectively. At West Point the
teams representing Cornell, Yale, Harvard
and the Army Will cross foils. At Anna
polls Pennsylvania, Princeton, Columbia
and the Navy will compete. The two win
ming teams at West Point will meet the
two winners of the Annapolis meeting in
this city in the intercollegiate finals on
March % and %.
The finals will be conducted in the form
of a round robin. The bouts will probably
be conducted in the grand ballroom of the
Hotel Astor.
The conference yesterday adopted an en-
tire set of rules. rejecting the rules OF the
Amateur Fencers League OF America, on
the ground that they are ambiguous on
many points, and have led to numerous dis
putes The most important change was the
adoption of new Judging slip, providing
for points on both form and touches
II was voted that a reception and dance
will be held by the four teams which CON
test in the finals at the close of the last
nights bouts