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The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1914-02-19
Caustic Whistler.

Whistler was once taken by g
friend to the home of newly rich
millionaire who had been gathering
collection of dubious paintings
supposedly by old masters. After
Whistler viewed the collection his
friend said:
"Now, Whistler, Mr.. Blank wants
to make provision in his will to be-
queath these paintings, and he
would like a suggestion from you
as to which institution to give
them.''
Promptly came the answer, "The
East End Institution For the
Blind"
Blaekened Silver.
A weak solution Of ammonia will re.
move from silver black stains caused
by sulphur fumes.
The Detroit times., 1914-12-21
IN DETROIT

At the SUGGESTION OF Mayor MARI.
school teachers will caution their
charges. particularly the boys TO re-
frain from tossing snowballs. Junk
dealers, popular targets for snow
balls. have asked the mayor for a
protective measure.
Goodwin Wagner. of San Antonio, Tex,
has appealed 10 the Detroit and
Windsor postoffiee authorities TO
warded 10 fair Juliet after an ex-
change OF letters. Wagner says his
letters were answered from Windsor,
but the Canadian authorities believe
that his affinity lives In Detroit. F.
Il. Fraser. postoffice inspector, Is on
the woman's trail
Chilled by n trip 90 the home OF his
daughter. living at No. I4s1 Helen
ave-. Lawrence Hauswirth. carpen-
ter, 6S years old, went 10 dimly
lighted room in his home at No. 1891
Helen-aye., on his return. Sunday
night, and took a deep draught OF
what he believed to be whisky. The
flask contained carbolic acid. and
Hauswirth's cries OF agony attracted
ance could be given him. Coroner
Rothacher decided that no inquest
was necessary.
Charles Bale, 05 Years old whose
address could not be learned by the
police, was found barefooted In the
snow. In front OF Mrs. Maggie
Palmer's residence. No. 6s yones-st..
Sunday afternoon. with both OF his
feet and both hands badly frozen.
The man was only half conscious.
and IL thought to be .demented. Mrs.
Palmer gave him hot Coffee and he
was removed to ST. Mary's hospital In
a police auto.
The Detroit times., 1914-12-21
BY J. W.. T. MASON,
tFormer European Manager OF the
United pfessl

United Press.)
NEW YORK. Dec. 21.-Berlin,
for the first time, suggests today
that the offensive in Flanders has
passed to the allies. In doing so
the Germans also make public the
information that the long-expect-
ed attack of the Anglo-F French
Belgium forces has not up TO the
present developed.
The official form of Berlin's dec
laration Is speculative sugges-
tion that this new offensive may
now be beginning. II Is apparent
that the Germans are feeling
pressure which has been develop
ing In Belgium and northern
France during the past fortnight.
Reports from French and English
sources have conveyed the i'm
preston that these attacks are,
In reality. no more than recon
naissances in force. ordered by
Gen. Joffre TO determine the> rela-
tive strength of the German posi-
tions.
Berlin, however. is placing q
more serious Interpretation on the
purposes of the allies. This un-
doubtedly means that the attacks
against the German trenches are
increasing in violence and the ter
ritorial gains are becoming very
noticeable. Gen. Joffre's purpose
had been supposed to be to with
hold his main offensive until
spring, when the force at his dis
posal woIld be greatly strength
ened. But new conditions caused
London recently &c proclaim that
The Detroit times., 1914-12-21
YEGGMEN CRACK
SAFE IN THEATER

CHICAGO, Dec. 21.-Safe blowers
early today cracked the safe In the
Cort theater In the loop district, after
binding the night watchman. and es.
capped with between $4,000 and $4,000
receipts Of the Saturday and Sunday
performances.
The three robbers attended last
nights performance and secreted
themselves in the theater They over
powered Charles Miller, the watch
man. while he was making his rounds
and took him to the theater Office on
the third floor, where he was gagged
and tied to chair. The curtains In
the boxes were torn down and wrap
ped about the safe to deaden the
noise of the explosion.
The Detroit times., 1914-12-21
HE OLD WORLD WAR
FROM DAY TO DAY

the offensive could be launched
much earlier than lad been an-
ticipated.
London's reason for expecting
this acceleration was said TO be
the unexpectedly quick develop
ment OF fresh lighting units. Be
tween the lines this undoubtedly
meant there had been rapid deliv-
cry of arms and ammunition to
the allies-quite possibly from
America. Not the lack OF men
but the lack of equipment has
been the prime reason why the
allies have been in inferior force
since the western fighting began.
A week separates London's
prediction OF a far speedier Flan-
ders offensive than had been ex-
pected and Berlin's suggestion
that the long-awaited general at
tack in the west was beginning.
This is a normal interval under
the circumstances and in a way,
Berlin's statement confirms the
English belief In an early effort
to drive the Germans TO the Rhine
defenses.
At the same time 1t must be
emphasized that Gen. Jofrre has
learned extreme caution from the
lessons the first weeks OF the war
taught In northern France, Alsace
and Lorraine. He will not order
a general movement forward un-
til the conditions are as nearly as
possible what he wants them 10
be. He Is the most patient and
secretive warrior OF his time. and
observers in London no less than
In Berlin may be fooled concern
ing his Intentions.
The Detroit times., 1914-12-21
HUERTA in HUMBLE
HOME in BARCELONA
Says, ''Pve Hardly Enough to
Live on, After Being Presi-
dent of Mexico II Months"

BARCELONA, Spain, Dec. 21.-Vic'
toriano Huerta, lately dictator OF
Mexico, is living quietly in little
dwelling with small garden. When
a correspondent called by appoint
ment, at p. m, TO talk with him,
the front door was wide open. A
muscular young man. one OF the Gen
erals aids, answered the door bell
and explained that the generals din
ner was just ready. The reception
room was q tiny one and the furni
ture Of the simplest, cheapest kind
Four rooms seen from the hall were
empty.
The general came out Immediately
Ho IL stouter than formerly and wore
a new overcoat with the collar turned
up. as he seemed cold. but his health
appeared perfect.
Upon the correspondent excusing
himself from dining the general
made an appointment to talk over
Mexican affairs at the Cafe Maison
Dore, one of the principal cafes In
Barcelona. The general goes there
every afternoon and remains several
hours. Later he was found in one
corner OF the cafe surrounded by ten
or twelve men with dark faces,
cleaning eyes and turned.up mus
taches. On the table were water
glasses half filed with cognac.
Tho party went into a back room
for greater privacy. The general
ordered more cOgnac. 1t was slow In
coming and he was impatient Gen.
l.sJ lrtn ~
the former dictator), and Col. Chaves
we're among the six generals and
three colonels OF the party-all young
men and extremely deferential. When
Huerta took q cigar from his pocket
two or three lit matches and held
them toward him. Two of Gen. Huer.
ta's sons were also there.
What do you think OF the Mexican
situation?" the correspondent asked.
"A letter Just received by one of my
aides says houses are being sacked,
highwaymen pillage everywhere, no
one or thing is safe. There is burn.
ing. robbing and numbering. No one
respects Carranza. There is neither
order nor authority. Bandits have
taken possession of my property
that is Of my wife's. for have moth
Ing.
II have never seen Gen. Gutierrez
He used to be a miner and had In
Mexico City a rather unpretentioua
supply store. He bribed the assembly
and II named him provisional presi
dent. He probably will last 20 days
Rascals have got hold OF the money
and are masters Of the situation.
DO you intend to return to Mex
icoY
mo, do not wish to return. lef
the command In the hands of Carba
jal, In order that might not be {
hlndrance to the pacifcation of my
country and that 1t might be seen tha
I was not seeking personal advantag,
I shall not return unless my countr,
should need me as soldier, not as {
president. II my country were threat
ened, then. yes"
The Detroit times., 1914-12-21
John M. Hall.

John NJ. Hall, for the last 80 years
manager Of the Bay View assembly.
Petoskey, and originator OF the Bay
View Reading circles. died Sunday in
his homo, No. 165 Boston-blvd. east.
Mr.. Hall had been Ill two weeks with
pneumonia.
Mr.. Hall was born So years ago. In
Mt. Clemens, and after being admitted
TO the bar he practiced law in Flint.
remaining In that city until 1902,
when he came to Detroit. He was q
member of the North Woodward
Methodist church. His wife and one
daughter, Mrs. Wesley McClintock.
Of Chicago, survive.
Funeral services will be held In the
home, Wednesday morning, with the
Rev. M. s. Rice, pastor Of the North
Woodward Methodist church, afficiat.
Ing. Interment will be made In Flint
The Detroit times., 1914-12-21

the minds of the afflicted persons.
Sickness, sin, vice are contrary to law.
When the law of God comes into the
human mind they will be destroyed. A
man-God does not exist. Petitionary
prayers offered up by persons who
cast their eyes toward heaven think
ing Of the kingdom Of God as being
there, and of d man stationed there to
listen to them and accept the human
point of view. are false. and Will be
false as long as misconception OF
God continues TO exist"
The Detroit times., 1914-12-21
Obituary
Oscar M sorlno.r.

Funeral services were held In the
family home, No. 349 Larned-st east.
Monday afternoon, for Oscar Morti-
mer Springer, wellknown Detroit at
torney, who died Friday. The Rev.
j. Frederick Fitschen, jr., pastor OF
Jefferson-aye. Presbyterian church. OF
which Mr.. Springer was a member, OIL
hciated. Services at the grave In
Elmwood cemetery were in charge OF
Union lodge, F. a. A. NJ. The casket
was carried by Frederick Moore. Gus
tin Wright. Lewis Wright, Frank ID.
Mccormick, Thomas P. Penniman and
John II. Mcintyre.
The Detroit times., 1914-12-21
BELIEVE TRAIN VICTIM
LIVED IN DETROIT

MOUNT VERNON. o.. Dec. 21.--
While attempting to board freight
train here today, John Konen. 20.
slipped and was Instantly killed,
Konen is said to be resident OF De-
troit, Mich. and was on his way to
Florida.
The Detroit times., 1914-12-21
George w. Harmon.

Funeral services will be held. Tues.
day afternoon, in the home, No. 81
Bethune-ave. east, for George w. Har-
mon, who died Sunday. from pneu.
monia. Mr.. Harmon was Civil war
veteran and employed as a United
States revenue inspector. He was
born In Augusta, Mich, 75 years ago.
Mr.. Harmon was life member of the
First Baptist church, and belonged
to the Loyal legion and to Detroit
post, G. A. r. He is survived by
one son, Claude NJ. Harmon, and two
daughters, Mrs. Victor Gurney and
Mrs. Ray Williams. the latter OF Mt.
Vernon, n. Y.
The Detroit times., 1914-12-21

Being Injured to hardships, Russian
soldiers can march necessarily" and
their needs in the way Of food are few
and simple. The Russians soldier eats
very little meat, rye bread being his
staple food. and so long as he can
get some cabbage soup, some tea
the is a great tea drinker), some
''kvass"--a beverage made from fer
mented bread-some fish. or some Dor.
ridge, he is quite content.
The Detroit times., 1914-12-21
Francis Richard Mccarthy.

Funeral services were held. Mon
day morning. in the family home, No.
167 Prentis-ave.. for Francis Richard
Mccarthy, SON of Mr.. and Mrs. Law
renee Mccarthy. who died Friday, in
the Children's Free hospital, as the
result OF an operation. The boy was
l3 years old, popular with his play
mates and fayorite with all with
whom he came In contact
The Detroit times., 1914-12-21

During the hombardment, by a cont
bined British and French squadron. Of
the German positions on the Belgian
coast one British vessel is said TO
have fred no fewer than 1000 lyddite
and shrapnel shells. SO rapid was the
firing that some of the guns discharg-
ed IA proJectiles minute. The action
lasted for IL hours.
The Detroit times., 1914-12-21
Charles A. Beatty.

Charles A. Beatty, 3S years old, OF
Middletown, o., structural ironwork-
er. died Sunday, In the Boulevard
sanitarium, the result OF an accident
suffered Saturday while at work on a
sand shed in the western yards OF the
ID. p. W. Beatty's father and two
brothers. all ironworkers, are said to
have met similar deaths.
The Detroit times., 1914-12-21

There are, about three million two
hundred thousand bicycles In use in
France now, as compared with 100000
IA years ago, when the government
began counting them for taxation.
The Detroit times., 1914-12-21

Professor Max Muller, OF Phiiadel-
phia. says the hobble skirt Is 5000
years old.
The Detroit times., 1914-12-21

The Rev. NJ. Lee Grant. pastor OF
Fort-st Congregational church, said
that "the hope Of the world lies in the
adoption of the teaching OF Christ
"His coming Is the greatest event In
history" said Mr.. Grant. God has
spoken to men through a human per-
sonality, therefore Christmas Is q
time or great Joy for all people"
The Detroit times., 1914-12-21

ITO many In our day the Christmas
story Is simply an old-world tale with
out belief-they have never tested the
revelation for themselves" said the
Rev. Thomas j. Villers, pastor Of First
Baptist church. They are too busy
tending sheep to investigate the great
est fact in human history and Chris
tian experience"
The Detroit times., 1914-12-21

The Rev. Lloyd Morris, pastor of
the First Congregational church OF
Ypsilant, preached Christmas ser
mon Sunday afternono, before st.
David's society, of Detroit, In the first
Congregational church, in this city. st
David's society Is composed OF Welsh
residents Of Detroit. The society will
join in the communion service in the
First Congregational church, Sunday,
jon. 3.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-06-13
LOOK OUT FOR THE CARS.

In accordance with the ordinance
recently passed by the City Council
covering the protection of the pubnc
at street and grade crossing OF all
railroads within the city limits, the
roads are putting in the safeguards,
such as are suggested by the ordlu-
anccs and in the manner Il, agreed
upon between the Commissioners
and the railroads. The Illinois Cen
trial yesterday rad signs placed al
the CROSSINGS at Fourth. Sixth and
Eighth streets, They may help
some to prevent people from tnadyer-
family crossing the tracks when the
trains are approaching, but accord
ins TO a citizen They do certainly
look country"
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-06-13

Arrange the vest on the front. the
shoulder edges and single large 20"
perforations even Stitch the over
edges together, centers even The
small 80" perforation in the vest indi-
Gates the center of the front.
Take the sleeve and gather the lower
edge; then bind with narrow bias fold
of the material The lace ruf'le should
be added last. Sew in the armhule as
notched, easing any fullness.
Now close the under-arm seam It ire
outside of the bodice acroTd.u. 10
notches Gather the lower edge - the
waist measure. Match the nDtChes 10
the neck and large collar, then sew on
the latter. Bring small % perform
tons to corresponding pcrforatiuns TT
back and tack. Arrange on underbodN
conter-backs and under-arm seams
even stitch lower edges toretF r.
bringing front edge OF outer front ~
ccnter-f front. Sew belt TO lower edgi.
Centers even, small 20" perforatiun az
under-arm seam. Front Of peplum IN
dicated by large 20" perforattons
Close back seam sew to lower edge q:
belt Centers even.
Finish with the girdle of satin. ana
this may end In soft fun bow or .5ilh
a metal buckle.
56si Sizes 80. "a. So, So, 40. ~ ard
2S so and 80 waist. Price of pattern
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-06-13

II was given two jars of salve but 1t kept
getting worse. Ii was something like n
running sore because every time used some
of the saive | had to wrap bandages around
my neck to keep the water and pus from
running down my body. After | had the
trouble two months my mother told me I
should try Cuticura Soap and Ointment I
wrote for sample and in few days | rs-
celyed these and washed my face with the
Cuticura Soap and put on some Cuticura
Ointment and the next morning my face felt
cool and somewhat relieved After using
the sample / bought some Cuticura Soap
and Ointment at the drug store. followed
this treatment just twenty-six days and after
using one cake of Cuticura Soap ana two
boxes of Cuticura Ointment | was cured.
lsigned) George Miller Jan. l. 1913.
Cuticura Soap (25c) and Cuticura Oint-
ment t50c,) are sold everywhere 4 single
set is often sufficient when all else fails
Liberal sample of each mailed free. with
sap. skin Book Address postcard CUT
Cura. Dept. Il. Boston
Sc Men who shave and shampoo with Cu-
ticura Soap will findit best for skin and scalu.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-06-13
For Miss Mapee.

Mrs. Louis Zanone was hostess last
evening to q pretty party given 1t
honor OF Miss lne2 Magee whose mar
riage Charles Lehning Will occu
Wednesday morning.
During the evening there was al
interesting contest at which the priL
es wree won by Misses Eileen Ryar
and Edith Johnson, n delicious ic'
course was served in the disnin
room witch was ornately decorated
in wedding bells. On the table theg'
was a pretty arrangement of rose
and orange blossoms, t'rappe VIZ.
served and delightful evening wa
enjoyed. Miss Magees friends too
this opportunity to give her a miscel
aneous shower and a number OF use
full asd dainty gifts were bestowcC
upon her.
Mrs. Zanone was assisted in sery
Ing by Mrs. James Meehan, Mrs
Annie Vinlent and Miss Louisa Ward
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-06-13
Alumni Reception.

One of the most attractive enter
tainments of the many that have
been given the Senior class this
wear. was the Alumni reception
given at the Cairo high school last
evening.
The lower corridor was artistic
ally decorated i'll the high school
colors which are blue and white, the
senior colors of cardinal and white
and the junior eolors, black and
gold.
The guests were received by Mrs.
Samuel White. Mrs. j. j. Rendle-
llan. Miss Margaret Wilson and
John Fisher and viii Howe.
In the upper hail there was a
cabaret scene with the numerous
tables daintily spread and the even
ing gowns of various designs and
eoiors worn by the young ladies
made the scene especially gay. The
following program was given.
Vocal duet, Misses Florence Cohn
and Anna Pierce Walsh.
Selections by the Alumni Quartet;
Paul Clendenen, Fred McDougal,
Everett MeDaniels and Hugh Muir
ply.
Piano solo, Miss Laura Clcndenen.
Reading, Miss Anna Barron Of
Austin. Texas.
Piano solo. Miss Mona Pcrrault
Nick Hacker was the POSTMASTER
for the evening and a number of
toasts were responded to. The menu
was a salad course with sandwiches
iced tea and cheese straws, gherbet
and cake.
The evening was concluded with
dancing and between the dances
punch was served.
The success of this affair is due
to the work of the following COM
mittees:
Refreshment: Edna Conkle.
Geraldine Schulz, Mona Perrault and
Edward Hill.
Decoration: Vivian Reese, chair
man, assisted by members from the
other committees.
Program. Florence Cobn, Anna
Pierce Walsh and Clifford Vincent.
Receptions Mrs. Anna White
Mrs. j. j. Rendlcman, Miss Mar
saret Wilson, VIII Howe and John
Fisher.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-06-13

The above cut illustrates the proper
manner of connecting interior pipe
system with the lightning conductor
w Is the connection with the water
systems at the outside faucet.
The metal systems should be con
nected in the attic and then line OF
connecting cable run outside just un.
der the caves at either of the points
marked $, and there connected TO the
lightning conductor. instead of making
the connection at the point W. Often
metal systems extending into tho attic
can he connected to a ventilator pipe
(see letter V on cut and In that way
to the main rod instead of going
through the wall at the point s, or con.
Meeting at the outside at point w.
Every home and every building that
stands out boldly or alone needs pro-
lection from lightning In this sec
ton of the country lightning during
the summer months is particularly de-
structive to life and property, and In
this age of civilization and science the
waste from this mighty force Of nature
Is uncalled for. II can and ought TO
be practically eliminated.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-06-13
First Visit IN Twenty Years.

w. n. GWarner, who left Cairo
twenty years ago, is in the c .ty for a
few days. He is representing the
Ben Nlur Causalty company OF Craw-
louisville, Ind. He resides at Sand
born, ILL.,, while in the city he is the
guest of his brother-in-law, A. l.
Woodard of 1898 Commercial Aven.
ne. Mr.. Warner will be remember
ed by many as being connected witt
the Wunderlich barber parlor in tn,
Marion hotel building at the time.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-06-13
,%kA
Needlecraft Club.

The Need craft club held an Ell
1oyable meeting yesterdad afternoon
at the home Of Mrs. l.. S. Martin on
Third-.third street. The afternoon
was spent at needlework as is the
custom Of the club. The hostess serv.
ed refreshments at the close OF tbs
attrnoon. In addition to the regu
lar club members Mrs. W. r. McGe'
was a guest OF the club.
The Needle craft club viii be en-
tertained next Friday by Mrs. Georg
Piper at her home 427 Thirty street
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-06-13
Flea Not Afraid OF Water.

Relatively speaking. some fieas Ard
more cruelty armed tan the lobstes
and as strong to resist pressure az III.
tortoise. One OF the rarest specimen
In the collection 10 flea OF the white
seal, The seal was brought home BIZ
. seafaring man. who WAS asked to
preserve 1t along with any parasites
which might be found attached TO IT,.
In this way a new flea nc. aYsrse "a
water was discovered.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-06-13
Gate Of Teare,

The straits Babelmandeb. the pas
sage from the Persian Gulf into the
Red Sea. are called by the Arabs the
Gate OF Tears" These straits are
very dangerous IN rough weather. The
channel is very rocky. and is only
about twenty miles wide 1t received
its melancholy name from the number
Of shipwrscks that occurred there
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-06-13
NOTICE.

All applications for Government
licenses should be fle1 by June IS.
l will be al my ofIice on Sixth stree-
Friday. Saturday and Monday. June
-. l. and - FROM a. N. to p.
m. for purpose of receiving appllca-
tons for license.
GEO. r. WALKER,
Deputy Internal Revenue Collector.
6-is
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-06-13
6dey &Praedeal,
HOme DreWNdMnQ
AecOnC
Prepa,sd Especially FL, Thn Neag5paps,
BY Pietoriaf ReUIsw
A M0DISH DESIGN.

! This lovely frock is worthy OF the
most careful effort Of the home dress
maker. II is carried out in cream col
ored crepe de Chine. trimmed with
plain satin and a vest OF embroidered
chiffon and lace
To make II requires yards OF A.
inch crepe. yard of 40-inch satin. II
yard Of embroidered chiffon and J.
yard Of all-oYer lace
The waist is dainty enough 10 he
used separately at any time therefore
today's lesson will be devoted 10 its
construction.
First make an underbody from IN
yards OF coarse lawn
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-06-13

MIS- A, w. Parker of Tyler, Texas,
arrived IN Cairo yesterday to attena
the Lohnng-Mageo wedding which
occurs Wednesday morning. She Is
the guest OF MIR. and Mrs. A. 4.
Lehning of Tenth street