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The Springfield herald., 1913-02-14
MADE A VOGUE FOR RucHEs
With the Advent Of Taffetas They Be-
Came Inevitable, and Ribbon 10
the Best Of All Materials.

When taffetas arrived In the spring
of 1912. together with panniers and
frills, 1t was inevitable that ruches
should become fashionable and ribbon
is the ideal material for ruching. Eve
ming coats have gagged ribbon Dor
ders, plain tailor-made costumes Of
cloth and velvet are bound with rib
bon, while ribbon silk floral sprays
with ribbon bows for neckwear have
never been in greater vogue. says the
Indianapolis News.
Ribbon Is extensively introduced in
the evening stole and mum with ex-
cellent effect. and lingerie is never
complete unless it is ribbon-run and
adorned with ribbon bows. Even II
we do ind the directoire divided skirt
. satisfactory substitute for the or
binary frilled lingerie for wear with
tailleurs, there are negligees and tea
gowns, dressing gowns. boudoir caps
and other feminine accessories on
The Springfield herald., 1913-02-14

tors from whom received only tempo
rary relief. decided to give Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound fair
trial and also the Sanative Wash. Ihave
now used the remedies for four months
and cannot express my thanks for what
they have done for me.
"If these lines will be of any benefit
you have my permission to publish
them. Mrs. SADIE WILLIAMS, 455
James Street, Elkhart, Indiana.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, made from native roots and herbs,
contains no narcotic or harmful drugs,
and to-day holds the record of being the
most successful remedy for female ills
we know of, and thousands Of voluntary
testimonials on file In the Pinkham
laboratory at Lynn, Mass, seem to
prove this fact
If you have the slightest doubt
that Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegeta.
bic Compound will help you, write
toLydia E.Pinkham Medicine Co.
(confidentiaD Lynn, Mass, for ad-
vice: Your letter will DO opened,
read and answered by . woman,
and held in strict confidence.
The Springfield herald., 1913-02-14
DICTATES OF FASHION

There is positive fad for small
hats and toques, some fitting the head
as closely as cap.
The Turkish blouse seen on after
noon gowns Is made of darker ma
terial than the fancy mousseline dress,
and edged with fur.
Beautiful sets of. natural red fox.
with their dangling legs and tails, look
as II their fair wearers had Just re-
turned from the chase.
1t is dispiriting to notice that para
disc plumes continue to lead in popu-
larity, notwithstanding the many pleas
for this unfortunate bird.
Transparent sleeves and corsage Of
tulle or lace and kimono draped
sleeves remain popular on many hanr-
some brocaded and velvet robes de
soiree.
The short dolman nantes of fur
seem to be gaining. Usually they are
fastened with single large button or
buckle, or tortoise shell or straDs
stone
The Springfield herald., 1913-02-14

These cloaks are always useful and
or any pretty light color. Firm ma
terial should be used. such as nap
cloth. face cloth, or fine serge. Tho
cloak may be lined throughout II llk-,
ed, but the hood must be lined unless
the material used is very thick and
has both sides alike.
II unlined. the edge of material
should be bound with ribbon and
turned up. then stitched close to the
ribbon; this is better than turning in
a hem in the ordinary way. as 1t is
not so thick.
If lined. turn In the edge of both
cloth and lining all round. tack them
together, then neatly slip-stitch the
edges; join the shoulder parts OF
cloth and lining separately. and let
both seams face inside.
Rather large hooks and eys should
be used for fastening. the eyes to be,
worked over In buttonhole with silk
of the same color as the material.
The lining of hood should be Joined.
to material In the same way as that
Of cloak. To gather up the edge,
make two lines Of stitching half an
inch apart. about three inches from
edge. as shown by dotted line in the
diagram: thread elastic in between
the cloth and lining: the elastic
should draw the hood up Just to At
loosely round the face. Set the hood
to the neck of cloak, sew ribbon in
front by which to fasten cloak. Sew
loop or small chain inside the back
of neck for hanging up with.
Material required. two and one-quar
ter yards forty-six inches wide.
The Springfield herald., 1913-02-14
design is festoon of large delicate

design ID feStoon OF large delicate
pink roses.
One of the New York shops is show
ingy parasols made up of Lowell
fiounced cotton stuffs. to be worn en-
suite with trim little morning or
beach frocks of the same material.
The parasol and costume are of fig-
ured cotton wolfe. The parasol has
a deep border Of floral design and
shadow lines of indistinct coloring on
white ground. The rest OF the cover
has scattered flowers. harmonizing
with the flowers of the border. but dis
tributed in little clusters over the
white wolfe with the scattered-flounce
design, but without the floral border.
In the plain. one-tone silks there
are parasols of various qualities, but.
to be really smart a parasol of this
type needs to be of fairly heavy silk.
and the cheaper models are at their
best in the striped or figured silk.
MARY DEAN.
The Springfield herald., 1913-02-14
At the Studio.

A motor stopped in front Of the
photographers, and a woman lack
ing none of the artificial accessories
deemed necessary to "lcoks." entered
the studio.
A couple of days later the photogra-
pher submitted proofs for her ap-
proval.
mot one of those pictures looks
anything like me-" the woman insisted.
The photographer tried in every way
to ,pacify her, but finding this an i'm
possibility, lost control Of his temper:
Madam" he exclaimed. did you
read my sign?"
Yes"
well! 1t does not say cleaning.
dyeing and remodeling. 1t says 'por.
traits"
The Springfield herald., 1913-02-14
Fur Collar and Guns.

Detachable collar and cuffs Of fur
are attractive and practical. They
may be adjusted to any suit, giving 1t
an altogether different appearance.
The collars vary in shape according
to the fur. The rolling style is seen
in the long-haired fur. but where mole
skins, ermine. mink. sable and other
close furs are employed, the collar
may be small square or round sailor.
1t may be notched and the cuffs point
ed. and 1t may be trimmed with tiny
heads and tails. Some of these fur
sets havo a touch of lace.
The Springfield herald., 1913-02-14
HAVE YOU TRIED THIS7.
Simple Prescription Said to Work
Wonders for Rheumatlsm.

This has been we'll known to the
best doctors for years as the quickest
rheumatism and backache: IT has been
published here for several winters and
hundreds of the worst cases cured by
gist get one ounce of Toris compound
lin original sealed packagel IAN, and one
pound. Take these two ingredients
home and put them Into n half pint of
good whlskey. Shake the bottle and
take a tablespoonful before each meal
and Mt bedtime" Results come the
first day. II your druggist does not
have Toris Compound in stock he Will
get II In a few hours from his whole
sale house Don't be influenced to take
some patent medicine instead OF this:
COMPOUND In the original one-ounce.
sealed. Yellow package. published by the
Globe Pharmaceutical laboratories OF
Chicago.
The Springfield herald., 1913-02-14
TO PROVE THE EARTH TURNS

full Of water and place 1t upon the
floor Of a room which is not exposed
to shaking or Earring from the street.
Sprinkle pulverized chalk over the
water
Then upon the surface OF this coat
ing make. with powdered charcoal, q
straight. black line. say an inch or
two in length Having made this
little black mark with the charcoal
powder on the surface Of the con-
The Springfield herald., 1913-02-14
Gathered Nun.

The huge granny mum made of gath
cred and corded silk, velvet. brocade
or chiffon, is very fashionable this
season. 1t is besides quite sim1is to
make, and looks much better than a
mum Of poor imitation fur. Two
thicknesses of wadding from the lin
ing on to which the outer covering is
gathered and divided into sections
with piping cords. Wide frills Of the
elk finish of the mum on either side.
The Springfield herald., 1913-02-14

How much more we might make of
our family life II our friendships, IL
every secret thought of love. bios
somed into a deed! =. There are
words and looks and Ettle observ.
ances, thoughtfulnesses. watchful lit.
tie attentions, which speak of love.
which make it manifest. and there is
scarce a family that might not be
richer in heartwealth for more of
them.-Harriet Beecher Stowe.
The Springfield herald., 1913-02-14

tents OF the bowl. lay down upon the
hoor. close to the bowl. q stick or
some other straight object 30 that 1t
VIII be exactly parallel with the
mark II the line happens to be par
allel with q crack In the floor or with
any stationary object in the room. this
will serve as well.
Leave the bowl undisturbed for a
few hours and then observe the posi-
ton OF the black mark with refer.
ence to the object that It was parallel
With. 1t will be found to have moved
about. and to have moved from cast
The Springfield herald., 1913-02-14

to west-that is to say. In the direc-
ton opposite to that Of the move
ment of the earth on its axis. The
earth. In simply revolving. has car
ried the water and everything else in
the bowl around with 1t. but the pow
der has been left behind little. The
line will always be found to have
moved from east to west. which
proves that everything else has moved
the other way.
The Springfield herald., 1913-02-14
One Ray Of Sunshine.

John. you are sure it is safe in
this yacht?"
Yes, my love-"
"And you know how to sail it,"
my sailing master does"
"How long will it take us to
CROSSE"
about two weeks"
"Oh, dear. there's SO much to worry
about on a yacht"
There's one thing that needn't
cause you any worry"
What is that"
THE cook can't leave until We get
to Liverpool" Louisville Courier
Journal.
The Springfield herald., 1913-02-14
Compromlee.

Senator Fletcher of Jacksonville,
apropos of the recent peace confer.
ence in London, said:
such conferences usually end in a
compromise, and the people concerned
depart homeward with sour smiles
"A compromise. you know, has been
accurately described as an agreement
whereby both parties get what they
don't want"
The Springfield herald., 1913-02-14
Oily Tt>E klp'(1IiTTHTNINNTN
THE MOST FAMOUS or the IBAp4II 4.4IL
MEM OF TIE WEST Observation-Disclosures
Sy HH L.
HOW'LL
g 81 me MDGNNy co.

BOWLING mob Of fortune
hunters crowded into Silver
City. New Mexico. In the sew
entities. The uncovering Of
mineral wealth was bcse,
with great danger. The Apa-
ches were on the war-path. 1t
was hazardous to travel In the
country without an escort. Vt
the. magnet of wealth in the
mines drew men to the scene
Notwithstanding iif rthe ciu-
zenship of the community
fharn unrn ro1uh man for thu
The Springfield herald., 1913-02-14

First Bank Oficial-I just loaned
Bulger $4,000 on his business.
Second Ditto-Is his business good
enough to warrant it?
Sure! He showed that he was
employing over fourteen hundred
children. Life.
The Springfield herald., 1913-02-14
Not Hard Thing to Make Sure o: an
Assertion That 10 Universally
Accepted

It has puzzled the heads OF a good
many people to know bow the earth
turns round A German educational
Journal. published in Frankfort. gives
the following directions for proving
that tn, earth does move"
Teke a good sized bowl. Ill It nearly
The Springfield herald., 1913-02-14
Woman SICK
FOURTEEN YEARS
Restored to Health by Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.
Elkhart, Ind. :-"I suffered for four
teen years from organic Inflammation,

I e m ale weakness,
pain and irregulari-
ties. The pains in
my sides were in
creased by walking
or standing on my
feet and I had such
awful bearing down
feelings, W as de-
pressed in spirits
and became thin and
pale with dull, heavy
eyes, ] had six doc
The Springfield herald., 1913-02-14
ConsIderate,

You used to want to hold my hand
before we were married." she com
planned. I'd like to now" said he
easily, but 1t would keep you from
your housework, my dear"
The Springfield herald., 1913-02-14

To this day. in Tou,ouse-where IN
many fine singers have grown-it ia .
recognized custom to pay men at a
higher rate when they are not allowed
to sing at their work.
The Springfield herald., 1913-02-14

which ribbon is essential to attractive
ness.
The Springfield herald., 1913-02-14
Frank j. Arl<.iTNrsSN8

could see the light OF
murder dancing In the
fellows eyes.
The Kid rode for
ward. compelling the
officer to do likewise.
and. according to the
story told. shot all
three men. The deputy
spurred his pony. the
Kid after him. They
exchanged shots. and
the officer escaped
with a few wounds.
From that time on It
WAS dapperOiIs for tha
The Washington times., 1913-06-18
UNREQU|TEDLO
CAUSE OF TRAGEDY
Savannah Woman Who Shot
Physician Left Note That
Proves Fermentation.

SAVANNAH, Ca. June 1S--That Mrs.
Katherine Kittles Whisnant, the young
widow who shot and killed DR.. Guy o.
Brinkley and then committed suicide,
contemplated the act was established
when a note was found at her home
addressed to her mother. In this note
Mrs. Whisnant stated that something
dreadful was about to happen, and she
besought her mothers forgiveness for
her intended act.
1t was also established that Mrs.
Whisnant had her revolver freshly
loaded at a hardware store. purchasing
a box full of steel cartridges. She told
the clerk who waited on her that she
intended to go target shooting, and in
vited him to go with her. She showed
no evidence Of excitement at that time.
1t Is stated by people who lived In the
house with Mrs. Whisnant. who was
known under her maiden name Of Kit
ties. that she had often stated that she
would kill any man whom she loved and
who might refuse to marry her. Physi
clans are Of the opinion that the girl
was suffering from some form of in
sanity. 1t Is certain that she was in
fatuated with the physician, and prob
ably that he had repulsed her advances
DR.. Brinkley was almost twice the age
Of Mrs. Whisnant who was hardly
more than twenty-five years old
The Washington times., 1913-06-18
synopsis of Preceding Chapters.

Douglas Guest finds life at the little vii
iage OF FeldwicE unbearable- He il
Cramped and Disguised by the bigotry OF
the place and he is tyrannized over by
MS guardian. Simeon Strong. He is even
drawn into a betrothal with Simeon's
daughter Joan. which is all the worse
sister Of Joan. but an entirely different
type OF girl. The young man makes up
his mind to fly to London and his only
regret is leaving Cicely behind. On the
dered. Douglas is instantly suspected.
bis trip to London is dramatic. At the
last minute. Just as the train is pulling
out. disheveled and without baggage. he
forces his way into the private compart-
ment Of Countess de Reuss, where he
falls gasping and breathless. The Coun-
tess is amazed, but the train has started
ana there is no way to get rid OF the
enigmatic and extraordinary young man
and conversation starts which at last
becomes very Interesting to both. She
iearns OF his literary aspirations ana
gives him her address. Before they reach
London the train is stopped by an acci-
dent Douglas gets on to see what has
happened. A man has committed sui
eide. By the suicides side on the ground.
as II It had fallen from his pocket. Is
card with Douglas Guest written on IL.
Douglas returns to the carriage Of the
Counters. clearly under great excitement.
Soon after the train pulls into London
Douglas finds out from the papers that
he 10 supposed to have been the murderer
Of Simeon Strong and that. moreover. he
ts supposed to have committed suicide
He thereupon changes his name TO Doug
las Jesson and tries literature. He al
most starves. He has no friends and he
has lost the address of the Countess. SO
that he couldn't ask her for help IL he
the point Of starvation he gets his chance.
II 10 not an instant too soon.
The Washington times., 1913-06-18
DOUBTS AMERICAN
WOMAN IS SUICIDE
Former Husband Discredits the
Alleged will Left by Mrs.
Hudson in London.

CHICAGO. June 1.-THE death In
London Of Mrs. Viola NJ. Hudson will
be investigated both by her former hus-
band. as guardian of Mrs. Hudsons 8
daughter. and by her trustees Charles
w. Hudson. her former husband, ard
his father, Edward Hudson, do not be-
lieve she committed suicide. The al
legged win was discredited by both
Mrs. Hudson was woman Of educa-
tion." according to Mr.. Hudson 'she
would not write lbs for pounds sterling.
I am convinced she did not write the
purported will Her estate reverted to
her six-year-old daughter living here.
and the circumstances Of her death
must be looked into.''
According to the Northern Trust Com
pany. which handled Mrs. Hudson's
property, she had an income Of 5000 q
year from her fathers estate. A re-
mittance was sent her June /. and she
could not have been in want Of money
Mrs. Hudson's interest 1.-The estate was
life interest only.
The Washington times., 1913-06-18
WASHINGTON TIMES BUREAU,
ANACOSTIA n ~ urNE II

ANACOSTIA. d. c., JUNE Is.
President Wilson's interest in the
welfare Of the people and his position
with reference to District affairs and
appointments to the municipal gov
ernment have been warmly indorsed
by the Minnesota Avenue Improve
ment Association. Mrs. Wilson's ef-
forts to rid the city of It's alleys are
commended. Resolutions expressing
these sentiments were passed last
night, and will be sent to the White
House. The Rev. George NJ. Cum
mings presented the resolutions
which were unanimously adopted.
The movement started by the Con-
gress Heights Public Improvement
valley of Oxon creek for an S00-acre
public park was indorsed. A public
Fairgrounds for grown-ups was rec
commended by the Rev. Mr.. Cummings,
and the matter was referred to a
committee. DR.. George c; Havenner.
nounced that the improvements in the
water system in the southeastern
suburbs have not been completed. "A
celebration will mark their compile
tion.
When the limb of tree on which
he sat broke, Franklin Schaum, a
th.rteen-year-old inmate Of the Epis-
copal Home. fell upon Thomas Wat
jured severely. Wstson's right leg
was broken and Schaum's left should
er dislocated.
st. Teresa's Parochial School will
end its term tomorrow. Its 500 pu-
The Washington times., 1913-06-18
SON ISPRAISED
BY CITIZENS BODY
~

pills win assemble in st. Teresa's
Church at o'clock, where the Rev.
Charles NJ. Bart, pastor, will officiate
at mass. The graduates will receive
diplomas, and scholarships will be
awarded to Catholic educational in
stitutions in the city.
The Rev. Father Casey, Just Or
dained priest. celebrated his first
mass today in st. Teresa's Church.
He is the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. James
Dore, In v street
Anacostia police yesterday arrested
Henry Holzerberlein on a charge of
driving on the wrong side Of the
street.
The annual meeting of the Presby-
terian Willing Workers will be held
tomorrow afternoon at the home of
Mrs. Helen Thompson. 1922 W street.
The annual election of officers will
be held.
Mr.. and Mrs. Simon Bube, who re-
moved here from the Congressional
apartment and took the house Of
George o. Watson, In Maple View
avenue, for the summer, will give up
their residence here, as Mr.. Walson's
property will be disposed of at priv
ate sale. 4
The Washington times., 1913-06-18
Congregation Opposes
MacLeod's Resignation

Strong opposition to the plans Of DR..
Donald c Macleod. who last Sunday
rendered his resignation as pastor or
the First Presbyterian Church, in order
that he might go to Springfield, ILL.,.
developed at a meeting of that con-
gregation last night. and a resolution
was unanimously passed Ito oppose
any action by the Presbytery and other
constituted authorities of the church
which will allow the severance Of his
relation as pastor to this people,"
The Washington times., 1913-06-18
CHAPTER XIX.
A Man Without a Past.

W YHETHER Rice's point of view
M and judgment upon Emily
" de Reuss were prejudiced or
not. Douglas certainly passed
from her influence into a more robust
and invigorating literary life. He gave
up his expensive chambers, sold the
furniture, reorganized his expenses, and
The Washington times., 1913-06-18

st. Teresa's Parochial School will
end its term tomorrow. It's 800 pu-
The Washington times., 1913-06-18
Shotgun Is Stolen.

George Carter complained to the police
that his home in Murdock Mill road was
entered and robbed OF a shotgun
The Washington times., 1913-06-18

~ OUG.AS was kept waiting for a
mil ute or two in the long. cool
drawing-room at Grosvenor
square. The effect of Rice's story
The Washington times., 1913-06-18
EDUCATIONAL
GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
Courses in Political Science

Special Bulletin. containing announcements
for the college year Of l3l3-H. may be had
by applying to the Secretary Of tho univer-
saty 2o1s street -
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-02

Stockholm, speechifying over the Nobel
prize. told the Swedes that he is engaged
in dramatizing Selma Lagerlofs famous
story, Herr Arnes Treasure" lie Is
also busy finishing his drama on the SUBJ
ject of odysseus; and IN order to get
whelmed him with complaints about the
Nobel prize. The socialists complain
that the prize should be given to the In
ternational Socialist Buleau in Brussels
On the ground that the socialist orgaDiza-
tioHs are the oni; osss That consistently
work for peace and oppose all wars with
out discrimination Europe's official
peace societies, they say virtuously con-
demn wars waged by other nations: but
nearly always condone and even favor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-02
BELGIUM WANTS TO
COMPROMISE SUIT
Offers Le0pold's Three
Daughters S7,520,O00 to
Settle Claims

Vienna, February 1-tSpeeiall-fhe
tragedy which bowed Austria in grief in
1859 is revived by the announcement that
Beleium is TO settle the suit Of the three
daughters of King Leopold by the pay
ment OF s7.5o0,oco. The Princesses Louis,
stephanie and Clementine were cut of by
the old roue King with the bare portion
entsiled In the will of his father, Leopold
I. They. thereupon. sued for the vast for
tune amassed by the monarch in his bar
baric plunder Of the Congo. The presi-
dent of tho court of appeal has held up
the decision with the suggestion that
the sum specified be paid to avert judg-
ment.
King Leopold's three daughters have
attracted moro than the usual amount of
attention accorded to Royal Princesses-
Louise because of her, debts and her
eventful life; Stephanie because of the
tragic death OF her first husband and
her marriage with conmoner, and
clementine because of her attachment
for Prince Victor Napoleon, whom she
married after hor fathers death. Princess
Louise was formerly the wife OF Prince
Philip of coburg. She eioped with Count
Mattachich and her husband shut her
I'M in A. private asylum. She escaped
from the asylum In 1904, with the aid OF
her lover after six years confinement,
and her sanity was officially established.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-02

democrats. long exiled and hungry.
swarmed over the Cleveland bosom IN.
such numbers and enthusiasm that the
only democratic President fed for re-
uge 10 the duck marshes of Virginia. And
Senator Swanson notes now with pardon-
able pride the dignity and reserve win
which the more prosperous sons Of Dix'e
are waiting ON Wilson's pleasure for the
distribution of the spoils
Our neishbor. the Sun. is more cyni-
cal than historical when it challenges ths
right of the democratic south to any espe-
cial claim to patronage and office. The
sun has forgotten. Il was The south
which for quarter century after the war
was the vertebre and stalwart ribs OF
the democratic party.
From Grant to Cleveland the South fur
nished the great majority OF the votes
and a general share Of brains. and its
claim to reward is past perfect I'm 10y
atty.
At the time. too, when the south 5
strong personal pillars are propping the
democratic structure In Congress and
the Senate and the courts any southern
modesty in the neighborhood of the Of
fees Is as commendable as it Is rare.