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Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-12-19
ROOT GETS 1912 NOBEL PRIZE
Former Secretary Of State Is Second
American to Have Honor Be-
slowed for Peace Acts.

Christiania. Norway.-United States
Senator Elihu Root of New York was
designated for the Nobel peace prize
Tor 1912.
The prize for 1913 was awarded to
Senator Henri La Fon&ine of Brus-
sells, former president of the perma-
nent peace bureau Of Berne, Swift
erland.
The award to Senator Root was
made because of his work In the paci-
fication of Cuba and the Philippines,
and for his connection with the set
Element of the dispute between the
United States and Japan.
The Nobel prize is worth about
100000 The award was held up last
year. which accounts for the award
for the two years being made at this
time,
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-12-19

TsHE blouse Of moire shown here is
\ the bodice Of a gown of this mate
rial which is made with plain skirt
Of the same fabric, caught up In front
and finished at the bottom with a band
OF skunk fur like that which appears
on the sleeves.
The belt lis of the motre, fastened
with two covered buttons Of the same.
TWO ruffles of chiffon give extra width
to the hips, one of them starting at
the waist line and the other beginning
Just under the hem of the first.
The bodice lis interesting because
1t embodies a new way of arriving at
the fullness desired in such garments
By means of the manner in which it
is cut. It has the effect of the XII
mona sleeve i'm the regular kimona
pattern but gets rid Of the fullness on
top Of the shoulder and provides for
that over the bust. 1t is cut to allow
for drapery, which falls away from
the opening at the neck and baDuses
over the belt.
Fashionable waists are apt to be
hard to manage for the full figure. 1t
Is to avoid the cumbersome appear
Rnce Of the regulation kimona blouse
on stout figure that an arrangement
like that shown here has been devised.
Straight folds of the material "a
rich and supple moire poplin weave
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-12-19
EVENING COAT is
FASHIONABLE AND
COMFORTABLE ALSO

A SIMPLE and comfortable coat for
"A evening wear is Shown here. Its
lines are long, its sleeves and general
at rOomy and full The finish is very
pretty and it is made of any Of the
soft cloths or silks that will fall in
cIinging lines. 1t is one ct those mod
els which do not strive to be fash
ionable first and practical afterward,
without being able to quite attain the
latter desirable attribute 1t is prac-
tical flrst and 1t succeeds i'm being at
tractive and stylish.
The coat is loose straight garment
with some fullness gathered into a
shallow yoke at the back and fulling
from the neck and shoulders at the
front. The sleeve is set ON to the
body Of the coat in such way as to
give ample room for any sort Of
drapery on the bodice Of the gown.
A shaped border Of velvet defines t
where 1t is set In and a wider border
finishes it.
A band OF velvet supports the gath
cred fulness from the shoulder to the
bottom Of the sleeve.
At the front the coat is cut away
in slight curve at the bottom. and
one side Is laid ID three plaits under
an ornamental fastening. This laps
over the other side and fastens with
loop Of silk cord which slips over an
ornament provided for It.
The coat is lined with soft satin IL
one Of the popular weaves. A scant
puff OF chiffon finishes the sleeve on
the under side.
Chiffon broadcIoth and any Of the
other supple cloths viii develop well
In this model, There are numbers OF
brocaded fabrics to choose from also
when one b looking FOR 4 suitable
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-12-19
ELLA FLlGG YOUNG QUITS
RETlREs WHEN BALLOT SHOWS
OPPOSITION.
J. o. shoop Succeeds Her as Super.
lntendent Of Chicago School,
President Of Board Resigns.

Chicago, Hi-Mrs Ella Flagg
Young, for the last four years
superintendent Of the Chicago schools.
failed to be reelected by the board Of
education John D, shoop, who has
been assistant superintendent, was
chosen in her place
When the first ballot showed mem
hers OF the board were not unanimous
in her favor, Mrs, Young withdrew
and announced she was not a candi-
date
The attitude Of the opposing board
members also forced the resignation
of Peter Reinberg as president Of the
board, and of Dean Walter Y. Sum
mer as chairman Of the committee Of
school management.
The reason for the superintendent
action was found in the first ballot,
when she received but 10 of the 20
votes cast to 4 for Mr. Shoop and 4
blank ballots. This, Mrs Young In
terpreted to show a lack of confidence
in her and her policies, and she at
once announced that under no cir
cumstanees would she further serve
as superintendent In the face of this
statement, seven members Of the board
voted for her on the second ballot, and
TWO passed. Mr. Shoop receiving II,
which constituted a majority.
Mrs Young's defeat came as shock
10 the city at large, Her enemies were
conducting a secret campaign, and as
carly as Tuesday noon felt certain that
they had secured a vote that would
force Mrs. Young to resign.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-12-19
GRANGER c ENSURES HOUSTON
Mlffed Because Secretary Stunned
"corn 5oys"-6ryan Is Wanted
for Next President.

Lima, GA boom for William
Jennings Bryan as presidential
candidate in 1916, was started at the
meeting of the Ohio State Grange
here, when Secretary Freeman Of
Tippecanoe City o., in an address
Landed Bryan as his favorite candi-
date. AT Freaman's eulogy Of Bryan,
900 delegates stood and cheered.
Freeman caused further excitement
when he offered resolution CON
demning Secretary Of Agriculture
Houston for his recent failure to re-
ceive and address the Ohio Corn
Boys" on their visit to Washington.
The resolution concluded:
"The Ohio State Grange feels it was
shock to the National Grange when
President Wilson appointed Houston
to his present position"
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-12-19
PENMAN DRUGGED, He SAYS
Women Almost Fight for Standing
Space in Court Room-Allenists
Give Testimony.

Champaign, Ill.-Gus Penman,
charged with the murder of Har-
old Shaw at Urbana, took the witness
stand and declared he had no recol-
lection of the killing.
Women almost fought for standing
room in the crowded court.
Penman testified that from the time
a stranger gave him some tablets pre-
sumed Ito be breath perfumery, in a
disorderly house in Danville, he was
dazed. He said he had had a revolver
all day. The state held he had OBJ
tanned the weap0a just before going to
the Penman pasture with Shaw.
The defense today offered its first
expert testimony.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-12-19
H0USTlN'S SCALP SOUGHT
CONCERTED ATTACK ON sEcRE-
TARY IS PLANNED.
Alleged snuhbing Of Ohio Boy Corn
Growers BY Department Head to
BE Ground Of Charges.

Washington. D. C-That a CON
certed attack is to be made on the
department Of agriculture by certain
members Of congress became known
today. 1t will be led by Representa-
tive Frank P, Willis and other Ohio
members and assisted by every mem
Der Of the house affiliated with the
National Grange.
The recent alleged snubbing Of the
Ohio Boy Corn Growers BY Secretary
Houston is to be the nominal excuse
but the officials Of the National
Grange assert that the secretary has
failed to bring his department close
to the men for whom it was created
the farmers.
Rumors that Houston, Labor Secre-
tary Wilson and Attorney General
McReynolds would not complete their
terms have been circulated freely for
the last week. Denials have been
prompt, but their opponents insist
Houston and Wilson are sure to 60
before the end Of the present session
of congress, next spring being the ia
vorite time fixed. No open attacks
have been made, on Wilson or Nc
Reynolds.
In the attack on Houston the Ohio
representatives will utilize lresolu-
tions adopted by the Ohio State
Grange, specifically criticising the sec
rotary.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-12-19
OIL LEASE NETS $22, 900, 900
Standard Closes Big Deal In Whittier,
Cal, District, in Renting 1000
Acres Of Land.

Detroit. Mich.-W. H. Murphy,
in charge of the estate Of his
father, the late Simon ]. Murphy,
announced, on his return from Los
Angeles that he had leased 1000
acres Of oil lands near Whittier, Cal,
to the Standard Oil company. While
he could not give definite figure,
Mr.. Murphy admitted that the lease
would net the estate something like
S220OO,0o0. The deal Is the largest
that has been negotiated by Detroit
financier in many years The lease
will run for term of 40 years.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-12-19

provide the support for fVillness In
the bodice which is to be placed at
the proper places. Besides the plain
band of MORE which extends along
the surpIice front and about the collar
of the blouse, there are bands extend
ing from the neck down the top Of the
sleeve to the middle point of the arm
above the elbow.
The bodice and upper sleeve are cut
in one and fulled in shallow folds into
these straight bands. The wide, fiat
girdIe Is placed at the normal waist
line and lengthens the waist, allowing
a slight fullness in the front and
back to fall over 1t.
Except for the band of skunk fur
which encircles the bottom of the up
per sleeve there is no trimming on the
bodice. The neck is finished with lace
edging with a little fullness at the
back, which is wired with fine
thread-like wire to make it stay In
place. There is a plain fold Of chiffon
at the throat under the opening in the
bodice.
The pretty hat worn with this very
up-to-date gown is noteworthy. 1t is
OF velvet with a soft crown and
trimmed with band and standing or
nament Of the same kind of fur as ap
pears on the gown.
JULIA BoTToMLEY.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-12-19
GIRL is ATTACKED ON TRAIN
Accused Negro Porter Is Turned Over
to Wisconsin Sheriff After
Charges Are Made.

Chicago, Ill-Robert Williams, a
negro train porter, was arrested here
on complaint of Miss Cecelina Mar
coulter, 20-year-old daughter of a
citizen of Tomahawk, Wis, who says
the negro attacked her while she was
on her way to Dalton, ILL.,, last Thurs
day on the Chicago, Milwaukee & st.
Paul railroad. The attack is said to
have occurred near Brokaw, Wis. The
girl was alone in passenger coach.
Williams was given into the Gus
tody of the sheriff of Lincoln county,
Wis.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-12-19
FAMOUS DA vlNci MASTERPIECES
RECOVERED FROM ITALIAN
AT FLORENCE.
Thief OFFERED IL FOR SALE
Resides in Paris and Declares He
Took Picture In Order to Avenge
Thefts Which Napoleon |.
Committed In italy.

Rome.-The picture La Giaconda
the Mona Lisa, stolen from the Paris
Louvre, has been found in Florence,
according to a statement by Minister
Credaro Of the department Of public
instruction. The alleged thief. an
Italian, is under arrest at Florence
and the picture is in the hands Of the
Florence police authorities.
The painting was found when the
picture was offered by an Italian resi-
dent of Paris to an antiquary of Flor.
ence, the minister of public instruction
announced.
7 stole the picture" said the man,
I'm order to avenge the thefts which
Napoleon l. committed in Italy"
Stolen From the Louvre.
The finding of the La Giaoonda was
reported to Credaro by telephone from
Florence by the governments director
of fine arts. The minister was in
parliament and details Of the find and
arrest will be kept secret until the
French authorities are notified.
The Mona Lisa. which was Leonardo
da Vinei's masterpiece, and was paint
ed In Florence, where it was found in
the latter part of the fifteenth or the
first part of the sixteenth century,
was stolen from the Louvre in August,
1911.
At the time the picture was stolen
many theories were advanced as to.
the thief, and his motives That 1t
would be almost impossible to sell
the picture was agreed.
Theft Laid by Some to Editor.
One belief was that representatives
Of Paris paper which had criticised
the government for the carelessness
with which the nations art treasures
were guarded had had the picture
stolen as an object lesson.
Another theory, and perhaps the
most generally accepted, was that an
art student, infatuated with the beau
tiful face and bewitched by the elusive
smile, had stolen the picture to take
it where he could study it at mis- leis-
ure, secure from all Interruptions.
It was reported at one time that the
British museum offered $5,00O,O0O for
the work, which was refused, 1t Is the
most celebrater female portrait in the
world.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-12-19
cIrJ swimlnq Panama Canal.

Colon. Miss Elaine Golding OF
Batch Beach, n Y, who hopes to
swim the Panama canal from the
Atlantic to the Pacific, storted from
the Five Mile buoy opposite Cristobal
and has reached the lower lock at
Gatun
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-12-19
M Plan zone Government.

Washington.- President Wilson will
consult Col Goethals before finally
deciding on the plan for the civil gov
eminent of the Panama canal zone.
1t was reported at the executive Of
fees that he is seriously considering
sending for Goethals.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-12-19
D. S. TO BAR IMPROPER FILMS
Customs OFFICIAL Regulations Demand
All Movies cIassed at doubt.
full" VIII Be Censored.

Washington, D. C.-Improper NOV
ing picture films will be barred
from this country, if new customs
regulations compiled by Chief Clerk
Halstead Of the customs service are
approved.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-12-19
Plate Glass DlspIaces Linen.

San Francisco. -Beveled plate of
heavy glass will be substituted by the
St. Francis hotel here for linen in
Is dining room. Society has decided
hat linen table covers, immaculate
though the fabric may be, must go
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-12-19
NAL. Thorpe Shot at, Suspect Held.

Portsmouth, N. Han attempt was
made to assassinate Major George G.
Thorpe, commandant Of the naval
PRISON at Kittery, Me. Frederick Rich
ard Of San Francisco, recently dis
honorably discharged from the navy,
Is held.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-12-19
Joseph Pope Is Miners, Head.

Springfield, Ill--Joseph Pope Of
Belleville has been elected president
of the Illinois Federation of Mine
Workers, defeating the present presi-
dent, James Lord Of Pennington. ac-
cording to unofficial figures compiled
at the federation offices here,
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-12-19

Belfast Two hundred rifles arriv-
ing here aboard a German vessel were
seized BY British custom officials In
accordance with the royal proclama-
ton against the importation Of arms
into Ireland
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-12-19
nucheas h slxtlea Weda.

Paris.-The Duchess of Mecklen-
burgSchwerin, formerly Elizabeth
Pratt. who at go married 2s-year-old
duke. again upset Partisan society By
Ter sudden and unexpected marriage
to a Frepchman under 20.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-12-19
EuansuIlIa Millionaire naad-

Evansville, Ind = Frederick w.
Cook, a millionaire brewer Of this
city, and interested in many indus
tries, is dead. He was 81 years old
and was born In Washington, d. q.
but had spent most Of his life in
Evansville.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-12-19

fabric. If silk is chosen, an interim
ing of outing flannel, or something
similar, must be provided for warmth.
A collar of chinchilla fur is shown
in the model. which is novel in cut,
but not so comfortable and not SO
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-12-19
nlsrohlnn a. Raalatance.

London. did she offer any resist.
ance when you arrested herr" asked
the chairman Of the Kingston county
justices Of a policeman who had given
evidence against suffragette. Yes,
she started undressing herself" war
the reply.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-12-19
skate and Deliver Mail.

Chicago. Roller skates may be put
in general use by the postoffice de-
partment in delivering mail in Chi
cago Eight clerks in the main post
office have been equipped with rollers
and the innovation will be extended
to carriers.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-12-19

st. Joseph, Mich. Blown across
Lake Michigan in small gasoline
launch, four Chicago fishermen were
rescued BY the st. Joseph life-saying
station, after suffering torture from
the cold, biting wind.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-12-19
4,oOo vacelnated n IoIIet-

Joliet, Ill.--With no cases Of small.
pox developing. it became known that
as result of the vigorous campaign
which followed the outbreak of the
disease here more than 1000 persons
have been vaccinated.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-12-19
i4s Women disappear.

Kansas City.-One hundred and for
ty-eight women and girls have dropped
out of sight in Kansas City in the last
six months. according to a report sub
mitted to the Kansas City board Of
public welfare for investigation.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-12-19

Chicago Mrs. Francis N. Hurley,
wife of state senator, recovered 500
damages against the Congress hotel
because waiter spilled bowl of soup
on the train Of her new gown.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-12-19
Athlstes Smoke Less.

Eaton, Colo That the absence Of
athletics in the high school is largely
responsible for the increased use Of
tobacco among the pupils ms the cpin-
ion Of Prof. H. Z. Black head Of the
school system.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-12-19

Washington. Representatives Hob
son Of Alabama and Donovan Of Con
necticut almost came to blows on the
house floor Hobson invited Donovan
to come outside" showing his fist a.
the Connecticut member
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-12-19
RurIaIa Resumed il Denver.

Denver, Colo.Burials were re-
sumed in Denver Fifty bodies have
been awaiting interment. The huge
snow drifts had made it impossible to
reach the cemeteries for a week.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-12-19
Texas Flood Damage $1,000, 600.

Houston, Textile devastating
foods in Texas caused property dam
age of 100000, it was determined.
Hundreds OF houses were destroyed,
and the. loss In cotton will reach
$700,0 900
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-12-19
i've stock rate Probe Ordered.

Washington.--A sweeping investiga-
tion o; transit rates on live stock over
railroads in western classification ter
ritory was ordered by the Interstate
commerce commission.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-12-19
$40 putty on lock Of Hair.

New York.-Demands for customs
duties Of $40 on $500 lock of Charles
Dickens hair is holding up a ship
ment here from London to a book
seller.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-12-19

luxurious looking as the ordinary
shawl collar Tor the neckpiece) Of
fur, This coat win be worn without
fur, and 1t is better to fnish it with
shaped border Of velvet at the neck
and wear a separate neckpiece and
muff Of fur when the weather de-
mands them.
The decidedly oriental turban which
appears in the picture is Of chiffon
oatlined with pearls. Airy as it ill.,
1t manages to support long and
heavy ostrich plume. More true to
the original model and more effective,
g standing fan OF feathers or an orr
entail looking ornament might finish
Ne soft headdress appropriately.
JULIA HoTToMLEX
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1913-12-19

Prince Wilhelm Of Sweden, who is
to be divorced from Princess Marie,
grand duchess Of Russia, has gone to
Africa to hunt big game with Mr.. Nc
MILAN, the American ranch owner Of
Nalrohi.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1913-12-04
DENNY,s OPENING GREAT.

The opening given this evening by
Doc Denny was one of the finest he
has yet made. The old band was out
in full force and played on the street.
When the boys all get together there
is nothing better in north Idaho for
their number, and they simply sur
prised the natives.
An immense crowd was in attend
ance and the room was gorgeous
with the brilliant lights and display
of Christmas goods. Doc is boost
er if there is one in town, and the
display was a credit to any commun
ity It really was the starting of
the Christmas spirit for the season.
The High School orchestra was out
under the direction of Miss Gwinn
and discoursed excellent music dur
ing the evenings entertainment.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1913-12-04
JUVENILE BAND.

The Juvenile Band which was re
Gently organized by Director Fuller,
will hold its first practice meeting
on next Sunday. There are eigh-
teen members in the new organiza-
tion, and until the present week they
have been unable to meet for prac-
tice together owing to a shortage of
instruments. They received six new
instruments last week, two cornets,
two slide trombones and two altos,
which together with the two new
drums recently purchased for the
high school orchestra, pats them IL
good shape to begin business. The
boys seem to be enthusiastic over
their organization, and if this feeling
is not allowed to lag, they will get
there.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1913-12-04
THE QUESTION OF THE ALLEY

The matter of the opening of the
alley through the business block
south of Main street from State to
Hall street, was up for discussion
at the council meeting Monday night.
An ordinance was recently passed
by the council and published in the
Globe, ordering the alley opened
and a committee composed of w.
w. Brown. George Wood, Dave Sas-
enbery, Henry Telcher and John
Coram, was appointed to appraise
the ground to be utilized in the al
ley and fix the damages sustained
by the council. 1t stated that all
but four of the property owners
were willing to waive all claim to
damages, and they placed the dam
ages of the four at SIS each, which
in the Judgment of the committee
attached solely to the lots abutting
on the alley from the south, the
Main street lots they thought were
benefited.
Attorneys Hardy and Scales ap-
peared for George Wilkins and Mrs.
McClain, respectively, and presented
the claims of their clients for and
against the opening of the alleyway
A protest against the use of the
fire alarm for the ringing of the
curfew bell at eight O'Clock, was pre-
sented and the double assessment of
sewer tax against E. w. Oliver was
also taken up.
The Sixth grade class in civics was
in attendance with their teacher,
Miss Keller, and listened with deep
interest to the proceedings, especial
ly the sparring of the two legal
lights. This class has real city
council" of their own. formed and do
ing business AS the visiting body
did not offer any public criticism of
the council headed by Mayor Sims,
nor make any suggestions for i'm
proving their procedure, it is taken
for granted that they We're fairly
well pleased, and may come again.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1913-12-04
RS. L. r. TlLLEY.

Mrs. gosie Ella Tilley, wife of
Lester r. Tilley, aged 27, passed
away 4 her home eight miles west
of tow on Monday, Dec. 1, at 10
a. M, after an illness extending
over atperiod of several months.
The fueral took place from the resi-
dence N the parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
B. F. khner, at IL o'clock ON Wed
nesda1 the interment being made in
the -Ilnyer cemetery. G. T. Nc
Donaldpreached the discourse and
Undertker Hancock conducted the
funeral
The Euneral was one of the largest
ever Aid in that section.
Dec&sed leaves a husband and lit
tie sd, beside the parents and
familyto mourn her untimely demise.
Mrs. flley had been taken to Lew
iston Tor a surgical operation for
gall 4one, but the operation dis
closed a cancerous condition of a
fatal klaracter, and the stricken lady
was sat home last Saturday to pass
the remaining hours of her life. 1t
was sad case, and the relatives
have the sympathy of this commun-
ity intheir bereavement.