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Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-12-09
Chauffeur Enl,sts

VN6uueuF EnI1St9.
London, Ont, Dec. 9.-The sight Of
troops swinging through the streets
to entrain for active service was too
much for Alfred E. Chesney, a local
taxi chauffeur. Chesney deserted his
car in the curb on Richmond stree,
when London's second army service
corps enlistment passed him on its
way to the Grand Trunk depot to take
the train for the Toronto concentra-
ton camp. He fell in with the men,
arranging for place with the me-
chantcal transport section of the
corps but a moment or two before the
train pulled out. The mans papers
were hurriedly filled out, bible was
secured and the man was sworn in on
the station platform by County Magis-
trate Chtttick who was one of those
present to see the troops depart.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-12-09
COMM1TTEEMEN AT PIERRE.
Democrats Decline to Indorse Unde
New Primary Law and Adjourn,

New Primary Law and Adjourn.
Pierre, S. D., Dec. 9.-The demo-
Gratis. outnumber the republicans in
the state committee meetings held to-
day under the new primary law. to
make Endorsements Tor appointments
The republicans. with 81 members of
their committee present, adjourned
until this afternoon. The democrats.
one application, it being for a land
office appointment at Lennon. They
adopted resolution that SO long as
there are other applications for the
same place no Endorsement be made.
Then they signed their mileage
vouchers and adjourned.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-12-09
Russian Bayonets Used.

Petroerad, via London, Dec. 81
The Novoe Vremya's correspondent
at the front In dispatch to his pa
per tells Of the bombardment OF
Lodz:
THE Smelling Of Lodz began a week
ago and grew heavier and heavier
until the shells were landing in the
town at five minute intervals, setting
many fires.
From the battlefield the town :ap:
peared ,enveloped in f1ames.~ On We'd
nesday the Germans attempted to
storm the city, but they were driven
back by Russian bayonets.
The town is in pitiable state.
The 10000 inhabitants are scantily
provided with food and there is no
employment, as the factories have
long since been closed. There has been
no communication with the outside
world for the past two months"
Balkan States Position.
London. Dec. 9.-Progress has been
made toward an understanding in the
Balkan states which will be satisfac-
tory to the allies, according to the
Athens correspondent of the Tere-
graph. who understands that a basis
has been reached for q reapproach-
ment between Servia and Bulgaria.
Ihe British, Russian and French
ministers have visited Eleutherio
Venizlos. the Greek premier, the cor
respondent reports, and he says that
the Greek newspapers declare that
the visits concerned proposals that
Greece should assist Servia.
Russians Storm Cracow Forts.
The Hague (via London), Dec. o.
A Russian staff officer made the state
ment that. according to news receiv
cd at o'clock yesterday afternoon a
Russian force was bombarding Cra-
COW and Its suburbs from the south
east. The oficer added that the Rus
slams have left a sufficient force in
the center Of Poland to oppose a re-
newal Of the German offensive, and
that they will concentrate all their
forces for an entrance into Germany
on the line Of Cracow. Oppeln and
Bresiau, the two latter places being in
Silesia.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-12-09
MOTT VOTES DOWN POND.

sdence on the part OF the advocates OF
q bond issue for d waterworks sys-
tenn resulted in its defeat at spe-
Ecia1 election held here. It was as-
isumed that everyone would tndorse.
Misrepresentation and no campaign was
maderin: the Interest Of the proposis
tioHa Another special election will Be
sought In; the spring. -@ 's::ss
Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-12-09

bed linen. underwear and other neces-
stiles with them, and so they are we'll
supplied with these comforts.
Horsemen Are Prisoners.
Among the prisoners are many
English horsemen from the racing
tracks around Berlin. These, while
away their time with their noses glued
to the bars separating them from the
adjacent race track, where they eager
ly watch the practicing going on.
They know all the German trainers
and Jockeys and not infrequently
shout questions to them as to how
various horses are showing I'D.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-12-09
SECOND CONTEST STARTED.

Bowman, N. D.. Dec. 9.-Following
ty judgeship, Sheriff Barrett has in
stituted contest against A. M. Nor
EN-, who was declared elected by
eight votes. The sheriff alleges ir-
regularities in precinct No. 21, where
Norem secured FL to 6 for Barrett, II
this precinct is thrown out Barrett
will have a majority.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-12-09
Bombardine 1,racoty.

London, Dec. "a Russian army
numbering 270.6oo. under command
OF the Bulgarian general. Radko Dimi.
trien, Is reported to have arrived be-
fore Cracow and to have begun
bombardment of the suburbs to the
southeast of the city, according to the
Daily Mail dispatch from the Hague.
Ine opposing Austrian forces have
Withdrawn into the Bartfeld pass in
the Carpathians.
Says Germans L,Ost Heavily.
London, Dec. "a dispatch to
reuters Telegram company from
Petrograd says: -, =.
y The Bourse Gazette estimates the
German losses in the months so6era-
tion IN the Lode region At 10000 men,
or roughly one-flfth OF. their strensth.
The GeFmans have renainsd Csen.
stokoy y,-(C5enst0chewa) 4 KaiserberE." !
4 DDppod Bombs It HaSobfOucE.
London, Dec. s.-A c6rreSpondent
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-05-12

Of the very useful kind. 1t is not too
dressy to be worn to the morning
dance, for we dance all hours just now,
and it Is quite elaborate enough for
the afternoon affair, and every woman
knows of what value a gown of this
sort really is. These are times of much
activity. One must go here and there
and do perhaps a dozen things in a
single day. To be able TO dress in the
morning and feel that the costume is
correct until dinner time is a great
boon, and the silk gown fills just such
a need. II you are in need of some
thing plain, you can carry out the same
idea in serge in place of the tafeta
with trimming of taffeta, and blue
serge with black taffeta would be ex-
ceedingly practical and exceedingly
handsome, or brown serge with brown
with tafeta. As we started out by
saying there is almost no limit to the
possibilities of any costume this
spring, for you can make different
effects by the use of different COM
binations of colors and materials, and
one of the most interesting features of
present fashions is to be found in the
way the same design is used for simple
materials and for handsome ones. This
particular gown, and, indeed, any one
of those shown on this page, can be
made from handsome silk to be very
dressy, or from plain serge or crepe
to be pretty and practical and useful
in fact, if the color effect and material
are changed it requires an expert to
discover that fundamentally the de-
signs are the same. To the casual OBJ
server the whole costume would be
different. Who but the woman who
made it would think that the gown
of MORE with plain silk shown on
another figure is made after the same
pattern as one with blouse and tunic
of Powered crepe and skirt of plain
taffeta with the little vest portion
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-05-12

THERE never was a season that
rendered dressmaking quite SO
simple and easy as this one.
Every blouse that is fashionable is
loose. All the skirts take folds and
draperies. therefore nothing must be
exactly fitted, and the labor of dress
making is SO much reduced that it
seems as though any woman could have
a variety of gowns with very little cost
and very little labor. Then again. we are
to wear so many combinations of ma
terials that economy is assured. We
all know that the great designers had
little thought of anything so practical
when the first models were put forth,
but nevertheless, the result remains.
Look at the illustrations on his page.
If you have garment of last season to
remodel. how easy to follow the sug-
gestion of the Roman striped eponge
with the plain. or TO make the blouse
and the trimming of pretty lowered
material to go with the plain, as sug-
gested in another costume. All the
skirts remain narrow, and, conse-
quentIy. those from last year can be
used again with the addition of a
tunic or trimming. Fashion declares
that we may put together taffeta and
wool, Powered material with plain,
stripes with all plain colors. and she
also offers US an almost bewildering
variety Of coIors and effects. Whether
she intended it or not, she has certainly
PLAYED into the hands of women OF
limited means, and has made it easy
for them to be well dressed. There is
scarcely any one costume that might
not be varied again and again, and.
consequently, adapted to the special
means of the one you must alter or
make. Some of the greatest designers
are making combinations that at first
thought seemed little strange, for
We are not accustomed to see quite
such a vivid colorings used one with
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-05-12

the other. When they are we'll handled
and when he costumes are designed
by an artist they are very beautiful.
but as is always the case with an
unusual effect, they require care, and
unless you are very sure of your own
taste and judgment it is we'll to keep
to quiet colors and simpler effects.
Roman stripes are beautiful in COM
bination with almost any dark color,
and if the foundation color of your
fancy material matches the plain one
you will get a good effect whatever
the lowered or figured design may be-
If you have two-tone fabric to COM
bine with the plain one, and are little
uncertain how to choose, ravel it out
and match one of the threads, for any
one of the colors that go to make the
fancy effect will be good in contrast
II you want to put green and brown
together. study the moss or the lichen
that grows on tree. and see how per-
fectly the shades harmonic, and If you
are thinking of making a very stunning
contrast. study bed of tulips. Nature
isalways goodguide, and the cleverest
designers go to her for inspiration. One
of the loveliest gowns ever sent forth
from a famous French establishment
owes its inspiration to a lovely color
effect produced by p glorious sunrise,
and each one of us are free to study
nature in her various moods and to
find color suggestions. The purple of
the violet is perfect against the back
ground of its own leaves. If you want
to put those colors together bear that
fact in mind. White and black can
be used with everything. Bits OF
black often enhance any costume
especially if its color is at all brilliant
one. All sorts of thin, dainty materials
are being used for chemisettes and coll
lars, but white organdy is one of thss
newest and most fashionable. Sup
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-05-12
HINTS FOR q.
THE HOME :
NEEDLE WOMEN
A PRETTY DESIGN FOR A
CENTER PIECE.

HE scailoped edge is 60 be padded
and button-holed. The baskets
and flowers, can be worlcedin any
preferred coIors, but brown for the bas-
kets, green for the stems and leaves and
shades Of red for the flowers give a good
result.
To pad the scalloped edge either
work chain stitch between the lines.
heavier at the center Of the scallops and
narrower at the points, or apply two or
more strands over the center Of the
stamped pattern keeping within the
lines. Tack here and there in COUGHING
fashion. Gather the threads closely at
each point of the soallops and then
proceed to button-hols closely over this
foundation.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-05-12

To pad continuous scaiiops, cut q
skein of thread and apply two or more
strands over the center of the stamped
pattern, keeping within the lines, tack
here and there in COUGHING style, gath
ering the threads closely at each point
Of the scallops, or work chain stitch
between the lines, heavier at the cen
tiers, lighter at the points, Button
hole closely over the foundation.
Make solid embroidery by first darning
backward and forward over the
stamped figure and then cover closely
with over and over stitches. working
in the opposite direction from the
padding. To outline, take short
stitches, keep the needle toward the
right and work upward. To make the
dots as eyelets, first encircle by run
ming thread round'the outline, pierce
with stiletto and work over and over.
To make the leaves and flowers as eye
lets, first run a thread round the
stamped figure, then cut slight slit
lengthwise and then crosswiss Of the
long openings, push back the material
on the wrong side and work closely
over and over.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-05-12

OF the same silk as the skirt and the
collar and cuffs of white organize.
yet you could make the other costume
from the model as well as the one
illustrated and it would be lust as
fashionable. Before many weeks il will
be time to think of summer clothes and
the linens are beautiful. One of the
newest shows a brocaded effect, and
brocaded linen with plain would ma Ike
an exceedingly handsome costume,
while one could go on indefinitely
making suggestions
There is very pretty effect OBJ
tanned by the combination of the
dotted foulard with plain that is shown
on another figure. You think of this
as an entire costume, and such it is
but the blouse makes a very good
model for the odd waists that we must
all have to wear with coat suits. When
used for this purpose It can be made
from wolfe, crepe de chine or any such
material. One OF the prettiest fancies
of the spring is for the blouse of white
with trimming of color. This would b.
charming Of white with collar and re-
vers of yellow, cerise or some such
color, or, if you like, you could use
real emerald green. for all the vivid
shades are in fashion, and it only
becomes question of selecting one
that is becoming and suits your own
need. Suppose you have a spring
suit of brown, what a pretty effect the
blouse would make of white with real
yellow for the collar and cuffs: or you
could make it of brown crepe de chine
with yellow for the trimming and
yet the costume effect. Any clever
woman who thinks it out can evolve
numberless suggestions for any single
model, and any one who is alert can
find trimming material to harmonic
with any other. 1t is really a won
derful spring when we study it from
all thee points of view.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-05-12

pose you were making this costume
with the blouse and flounced of flow
cred silk and the skirt of a plain one,
it would be pretty to make the chemi-
settle and the collar of white organdy
with stitched edges, and to let the
sleeves be of plain silk, or if you do
not like the contrasting sleeves, you
could make them of the blouse ma
terial, with the cuffs only of the plain.
But, somehow, somewhere, if you put
two materials together you must
always obtain the costume idea. No
woman wants to go forth with the
suggestion of nade-over gown, and,
to be correct, the costume idea should
be carried out. 1t is the little touches.
the way in which the skirt material is
carried onto the waist, that often bring
back that result. Just little bit Of
trimming frequently gives the sugges-
ton of the idea and does away with
the thought of an odd waist, for odd
waists are only used for adults and
the simplest morning occasions
One of the gowns in this group shows
a most effective treatment of Roman
striped silk with a plain tafeta.
Stripes of really brilliant color are
arranged on brown background and
the taffeta is brown, so that there is
perfect harmony and the color effect
is beautiful without being garish or
over bright. The skirt is just a plain
one in three pieces. but with circular
ruffles thar give tunic effect and pro-
duce the breadth over the hips that we
must have. If you were making an
entire gown of tafeta or of blue serge
it would be smart to make just the
collar, cuffs and girdle of the Roman
stripes. and you can get these stripes
in ribbon as well as in silk so that it is.
easy to use touches of bright color on a
plain gown. The silk costume is one
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-05-12
FOR THE CHILD'S SUMMER
DRESS

HE scalloped edges are 60 bo
padded and button-holed. The
flowers, leaves and dots may Be
worked solidly or ss syelets- The
stems are to be outlined.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-05-12

Little by little, street costumes give
evidence of tendency toward greater
freedom in the skirts. Insets at the
seams have been mentioned in pre-
vious letters Later developments
show circular hounces arranged in
various ways and frequently there are
insets in the much faring TUNES worn
! over the skirts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-19
RAILROAD INFLUENCE
At WORK, IT IS AvERRED
Representative Moons Charge In
Reference to Post Office Bill
Throws House in Turmoil.

After the House yesterday defeated the
special rule to make privileged the large
amount Of special legislation proposed in
the post Office appropriation bill. Chair
man Moon of the post office committee
made a heated charge that railway in
f1uences had been at work to defeat the
measure" The charge threw the House
into noisy turmoil for a few minutes,
and Chairman Henry of the rules COM
mittee backed up the statement by de-
claring that he knew CT railroad influ-
ence that had been at work in the rules
committee in an effort to block a re-
port on the resolution.
The particular object at which railway
influence might be aimed. if there is
such influence, is new legislation pro
posing an adjustment of railway mail
pay. This Is said to be distasteful to
the railroads However, the House de-
feated the special rule principally be-
cause of its widespread effect on rural
free delivery carriers and postfna sters.
The post office bill carries new legisla-
ton which affects a reduction In post
masters salaries to a great extent and
also provides for contract system of
rural free deliveries to be esta blished
In one county in each state for experi-
mental purposes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-19
STATES TO AID IN MAKING
FLAG FOR CANAL OPENING
Work to Be Done in Betsy Ross
House, Each Governor to
Supply Star.

PHILADELPHIA, December 1s.-The
American flag to be unfurled at the
official opening Of the Panama canal
will be made in the Betsy Ross house
in this city and each of the stars to be
placed in the flag will be supplied by
the governor of one of the states of
the Union, according to an announce
ment made yesterday at a meeting of
the survivors of the executive commit
tee and members of the Bi-centennial
Association. The committee will ask
President Wilson to release the flag
by pressing an electric button at Wash
ington.
Charles w. Alexander, secretary of
the bi-centennial committee, announced
that President Wilson will be asked
to become sponsor for movement for
having THE Star Spangled Banner
sung throughout the land when the
flag is unfurled. 1t is the plan of the
committee that the flag ceremony at
the canal occur at specified time and
for the national anthem to be sung in
every city. town and village in the
United States at that moment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-19
Would HAVE STUDENTS
TRY SELF-GOVERNMENT
William Gill Advocates Adoption of
System in Schools of the
District.

Student government for the public
schools of Washington as a means to
character building was urged by Will
liam Gill, in an address before the Fed
Grafton of Women's Clubs at the Public
Library today. Mr.. Gill had charge OF
similar work in Cuba when that coun-
try was cleaned up by the United
states forces. The meeting today was
the last of the Saturday morning meet
ings until January 9.
Through student government in the
schools of Cuba, said Mr.. Gill, civic
pride had been carried into the homes
aid the cleaning-up process had been
learned to be considerate to one an
other and had ceased the use Of inde-
cent language. He explained that he
had urged school authorities Of Wash
ington to place student government in
taken the matter up, saying Other
things are more pressing at present.
Mrs. Elizabeth Gates Perry, chairman
of the committee on political science
which had this mornings meeting in
charge. said the teachers in the public
schools are already overburdened and ex-
pressed the belief that student govern
Inent cannot be installed unless given ex-
ira pay for additional work or special
teachers are employed
Mrs. William NJ. Stoner and Mrs. NJ B.
Granger were other speakers. Mrs. Ellis
Logan. president of the federation, urged
cooperation and greater effort by all
members of that organization during the
next calendar year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-19
Reports that the allies had cap
tured Roulers, in Flanders, lack
official confirmation.
BERLIN RECE|VESU.S.
CHRISTMAS SHIP GIFTS
Reception Given by Capital for
Formal Presentation of
Articles.

BERLIN, December IS, via London,
December 10, Sis a.m.-The American
Christmas gifts. brought on the Ameri-
can ship Jason for the children OF
fallen German soldiers, arrived today
They were accompanied from Naples
by representatives of the German for
eign Office.
A reception was given by the munich
pality of Berlin for the formal presen-
tation of the gifts. 1t was attended by
the lord mayor. leading city function
aries. Baron Mumm Won Schwarzen-
stein, representing the foreign Office
Prince Hatzfeldt, president of the Ger
man Red Cross, which undertakes the
distribution of the gifts; James W,
Gerard. the American ambassador, his
wife and other members of the en-
bassy, and the empress two chief
ladies in waiting. The crown princes
three eldest sons, dressed in sailor
suits, also were present and attracted
much attention.
Five hundred girls and boys, with
American and German flags, were sta
toned on the broad stairway of the
town hall and awaited the arrival OF
the official party. and a picked choir OF
children sang Christmas carols around
a Christmas tree.
characterized as "Noble Deed"
The lord mayor in the course of his
speech of welcome said:
This noble deed will be kept in our
memory for long time as pledge to
US that our worldly quarrels are over
powered by the gospel Peace on Earth
Good Will Toward Men,"
The Norddeustche Zeitung comment
ing editorially on the arrival of the
gifts says:
I'VE extend the capitals hearts vel.
come to this demonstration, free from
any political design and an expression
of pure love of humanity, whose value
the German people know how to ap.
preciate even in the stress of war time
The Christmas festival has not los1
its charm to the souls of Germans BY
reason of the war forced upon u.s."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-19
BILL TOTALS $34,13S,58O
Rivers and Harbors Measure Re.
ported to the House Today.
Economy the Keynote.

The annual rivers and harbors ap-
preparation bill. carrying $34,13s,5S0. was
reported to the House today by Repre-
sentative Sparkman from the rivers and
harbors committee. Explaining the sharp
reductions from the estimates made by
the army engineers and the omission Of
all new projects from the bill, the report
of the committee said:
In view of the necessity for econ
omy in government expenditures, a
thing desirable at all times, but owing
to the extraordinary conditions brought
about by the present European war,
more imperative now perhaps than at
any time during the past decade it was
thought advisable to omit new projects
from the bill and to reduce the appro-
priation and authorizations to the low
est possible minimum commensurate tie
with efficiency and a reasonable de-
gree OF progress toward the compile
ton of each Improvement now under
way