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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-04-05
LIVING MODELS
GIVE THEATRICAL
GOWN DISPLAYS
Early Victorian GrinoIine Sug-
geSted by Drectoire Crea-
tons Now in Vogue in Gay
Gotham,
-.rreL.. eonatseoneenes 10 nonnlns louenAL-

.spreAu coRatspoHpeNce TO MORNING JOURNAL
New York, April A. Following
closely upon the heels of the wonder
full paQuin exhibition are the spring
openings OF the large stores. In years
gone by this was announced by cards
sent to different patrons who came TO
view models displayed On forms or al
the most upon AJAX figures. But now
people are demanding more, and the
stores are rising TO the occasion ana
striving 10 appeal TO their customers
I'm theatrical display of their gowns
ON living models, and in "a setting be-
httug the exquisite and gorgeous cos
tunes.
one store had for it's recent display
Il eouing in the garden Of the Paais
Royale. as suggested hy scene I'm
lies Mcryclllcuses, play now being
given at the Theatre Des Varieties in
Paris.
The orchestra played while special
ly trained manncqltns displayed these
gowns To their best advantage on the
raised promenade Mirrors were arr
ranged AT the entrance Of the promo
made. so that il appeared as if two
models were entering, the reflection
vanishing like am apparitiOn as the
lAlIa iilfilli'tlAA lllf t't AAtlIN l''ff1'. 40
stepped daintily down the steps, sway
ing from side TO side in the musics
rhythm.
There has probably been no time
when there has been greater doubt as
to what may be the next turn in fash
IONS wheel and this was shown in
inc choosing of the gowns exhibited
The Dircctoire type mingled freely
with the crinoline STYLES of the early
Victorian period the straight lines of
the former style, with its coats short
in front and long behind contrasting
lOrcibly with berufHed skirts rCoded
90 stand away from the body. and
with one example OF the dainticst Of
chiffon and organdy pantalettes eX-
posed 700 every movement,
Among the coats ana wraps were
many capcs They were very fun at
the back, and sometimes fastened TO
30 .o0sc- hitting sleeveless vest Talfetd
and MORE were used for those for
evening wear While broadcloth and
duvetync were used for street aud af-
tern0on wraps, a handsome coat 0i
taifeta was shown. lt was very fun in
the back blousing over an eNaggerat-
cdly low wasting, below which hung
plain circular peplum. Several
Jackets had a cape of the same ma-
tcrial fastened to the shoulders and
hanging to the waist one had dou-
BILE circular capes which came below
the shoulders
A smart tailored suit of tan ladies
cloth had short Jacket with body
ana sleeves ia one. II was short ia
iront bat IN he back .Was.cut with Il
ranel rounding at the bottom, which
f.f
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-04-05

rial ended in long ends which were
attached in the back wen below the
Inc of the lower ruffle.
Among the jackets the kimono cef
was most prominent, by far exceeding
the raglan or sct-in sleeves This Ger
tainly should please the woman VINO
makes ncr own clothes. A tan Jacket
made in this manner, was very short
IN front and longer in the back \
circular piece wis attached just below
ne huetline. about three inches wide,
fitting plainly in front and gradual
itg TO eight Inches in the back. where
4 was very fun end upply The skltt
had a tunic which blouscd over IN the
back.
TUNES and panniers We're on all
skirts except the ruffled crinollne ones.
they We're plain. draped and puffed.
short ana long. until il Is safe to say
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-04-05
CRIMES IN ST. LOUIS
ARE DOUBLED WHEN
VICE ZONE IS SHUT

s ST. Louis. April 1,-crimes 9
% against women have increased g
(, almost 100 per cent i'm St Louis
% since the board of police COM 9
o missioners month ago abolished
q the segregated vice quarter.
Y Since the resorts on Lucas ave-
(. nue. We're closed complaints
d. have been coming in from all
. parts Of the city that the form
8 er inmates of The segregated
d. quarter are invading the resi-
% dcnce and business parts Of
% town.
% Police Investigation has dis
% closed that many women are
Y now active in manicuring and
9 massage parlOfs
% CTeegram from 81 Louis to
% Denver Post Wednesday April
&" 1stl-Adv
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-04-05
BIGGEST POLICY
HOLDER PRAISES
PACIFIC MUTUAL
Senator Charles ], Laughren
Receives Dividend of $405
and Writes Warm Letter Of
Communication,

+. T. Schwentkcr. agent Of the Pacific
Mutual Life Insurance company, is Ia
receipt of q letter from senator
Charles i. Laughren, of DeminFf
which pays "a glowing tribute to the
progressivcuess of the Pacific Mutual
and the uttractiVencss OF the policies
that IT issues
Senator Laughren, who is one of
the most prominent figures In New
Mexico, is also man of large bust
ness interests and is conspicuous in
The development of the Mimbres val-
ley Last year he took policy in the
Pacific Mutual for $4,000, which is
believed TO be the largest life iusur-
ance policy ever written Ia New Mex
leo. Recently nc received his first
dividend on his policy, which was the
occasion of his writing Mr.. SchWent-
kcr
Senator Laughron's letter is as fol-
lows:
"New Mexico state Senate, Deming,
n. NJ March "A, 1914.
MIR +. b schwentker
Albuquerque. y. NJ
my dear Schwentkcr just year
ago / purchased from the Pacific Mu-
ltum Life Insurance COMPANY on your
.advice and solicitation 10000 an
nuaI dividend, twenty payment utt
policy TODAY ] am In receipt of q
notice from your company advising
that any policy has already earned q
dividend of S40J cash. or 5000 %
Ipaid up insurance. This dividend i
larger than YOU lead me To expect Il
would be. and. needless to say ] ver'
much appreciate that the Pacific Nh
tual is more than making good to u
policy holders
Trusting that the Pacific Mutua
Twin continue to prosper, ANA agali
thanking you FOR having pre>aile'
upon nae Ia purchase this large pole.
with you, which ! now consider on
of my very best assets, [ am,
Sincerely yours.
tSicncd1 GO. j. LAUGHltEN.'
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-04-05

Incubator. All sizes. Machines all
be set up and teach You how 10 run
them. without extra cost.
o. ". FEE,
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-04-05

Fresh Graham Flour always on
hand. albuquerque Milling Company.
Phone 500.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-04-05

Eggs are cheap now Preserve them
with our Diamond Egg Prcserter.
Endorsed BY the United States gov
eminent as the best preventive la the
world. Per gallon. Sis. This amount
will keep 50 dozens Of eggs. Diamond
Foo PrescrycI' can be used year after
,ear. Hold y0ur eees until they viii
bring high prices.
=. W FEE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-12-24
TO SAVE A LIFE, $500

IT costs the warning governments
of Europe $4,000 to kill a man. 1t
costs the state Of Missouri $500 to
save a life from consumption. And
every year 5000 people die of con-
sumption in Missouri. More than
half of these people could be saved
if they received proper medical treat
ment early enough. 1t may be news
to the readers of the Ledger, but 65
per cent of the patients who come to
the Missouri State Sanitorium for in
cipient tuberculosis at Mount Vern.
on go away restored to health and
able to resume every day activities
This year the sanatorium is ask
ing for a larger appropriation thar
ever before in order to extend its
work of life saving. There ISM
room enough at Mount Vernon for al
the people who ought to be there anC
who have applied for admission
The sanatorium has a waiting list
The state is asked for money for &
good many things. There ism
enough for all. But when human
lives r directly at stake, as they arr
in this instance, Missouri can hardl.
refuse.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-12-24
THOMPSON.

Looks like a white Christmas
The high stock market at Chicago is
causing the farmers to ship their cat
tie. Bledsoe and Clark shipped out
two cars, Reed Burk one, J. W..
Spaulding one and R. o. Rutter n
a hogs to Chicago last Saturday.
Wheeler Cant is running a general
feed store. Something that has been
long needed here, and is doing a good
business. We appreciate the fact
that we can get feed now lin small
lots with out going to Centralia or
Mexico after it.-Jim Andy Childers'
wife has been very sick.--Wheeler
Cant and wife were in Mexico doing
Christmas shopping last Wednesday.
--Chas. Householder received a car
Of sheep from Omaha Thursday
| Joe Considine received a check from
the Chicago and Alton for $500 for
damage by fire to some pasture and
for the killing of some live stock
Mrs. Neal is no better at this writing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Watson Of
Brock, Neb., spent the day with Mrs.
Elmer Lovelace Monday. Mrs. Love-
lace and baby returning with them aE
far as C~entralia where she visi ed
her aunt, Mrs. Hattie Irving.-Mrs
Martha Schrader is going to spend
Christmas in Bowling Green, Mo.
with her sister.--P. j. Null and wife
spent two days in Kansas City shop.
ping, P. ]. says the new unior
station at Kansas City is a dinger.-
Married at the home of her parents
Miss Bessie Jones to Mr.. ]. w. Buff
Of Slater, Mo. Congratulations II
order.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-12-24
BURN UP THE CHINCH BUGS
WITH THE TRASH

REFERRING to the importance
Of getting clear of chinch bugs and
other crop d~estroyers, the Breeders
Gazette editorially says:
The chinch bug will get you if you
don't watch out. But not if you do
watch out and get him first. Out in
Jewell County, Kan, County Agent
Folker is urging his people to de-
clare relentless wal on this relent-
less devourer of crops. They are not
only getting after Mr.. C. B. with a
crooked stick, but they have taken to
fire and birthstone, determined to
make it warm for him. This is the
county agents call to arms:
I found nine farm bureau mem
bers this week, who have already
burned the roadsides, wildgrass, hol-
lows and hedgerows to check the
chineh bugs that harbor there. You
start this in your neighborhod and
watch how it takes. The Farmers
Union is doing a splendid thing in
Mitchell county by getting out in a
body n day each fall and pushing
a burning campaign in each town.
ship. The chinch bugs are here and
in plenty. We may not have the
weather conditions favorable to de-
stroy them. Let's burn them out.
Along with that burning we may be
71Ala to get thousands Of Russians
thistles that are blowing from fields
where they grew. The bindweed and
Russian thistles are surely gaining a
big foothold here, and don't we owe
il to the future generation to rid Jew
eli county of these pests.
"Now that advice Is too hot and
good to eonfine to Jewell county in
Kansas. 1t will apply TO every sec
ton in which the chinch bug roosts.
Next summer when the corn is green
you'll be mighty glad that you roast
ed the chinch bug while he may be
had. And the Russian thistle and
the bindweed are thrown in to make
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-12-24
MANY EXTRAS AT p. O..

Mexico folks are remember.
ing and being remember.
ed. For the last three or four DAYS.
the large lobby of the Post Office has
been filled with persons with gifts
to mail and the express offices have
been just as busy. Postmaster W. r.
jackson has added two extra men to
his force in the post office and the
regular clerks are working extra
time. As Christmas day draws near
er the crowd at the post office in
creases and several clerks are kent
busy receiving packages. Two extra
windows where parcels may be mailed
have been opened temporarily.
In the distribution of the gifts for
people of Mexico, the regular mail
carriers are aided by 5 wagons and G
extra men. All of the wagons were
piled high, Wednesday morning, with
arcel post packages marked "Do Not
Open Until Christmas" This extra
force will be retained until the Holiday
rush is over.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-12-24
PROHIBITION
Vote Was 1917 For and 1888 Against
Submitting Issue.

Washington, D. c., Dec. 23.-The
Hobson resolution to submit a on
stitutional amendment for national
prohibition to the State Legislatures
was defeated in the House Tuesday
night, 1877 members voting for and
1879 against. An affirmation vote Of
two-thirds was required to adopt the
resolution.
The party division among those
favoring the amendment was as fol-
lows: lit Democrats, 67 Republi-
cans, Is Progressives.
The Missouri delegation voted as
follows:
Aye-Lloyd, Rucker, Alexander,
Borland, Dickinson, Hamlin, Shackle-
ford, Mensley, Russell, Decker and
Rubey.
Nay-Booher, Bartholdt, Igoe and
Gill.
Speaker Clark did not vote.
1t was at the conclusion of one Of
the most stirring contests of recent
days in Congress and following votes
on several amendments that the fna
vote was reached. Representative,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-12-24
CHRISTMAS TREE
THURSDAY EVE At I
Large Tree, Beautifully Decorated.
Has Been Put Up In Yard
OF Elks' Home
PAEADE THURS. AFTERNOON
All Riddles VINO VIII Not be Remem-
bered Otherwise Are Invited
To Receive Gifts.

The Elks' Christmas tree has been
brought in from the country and put
up in the southwest corner Of the
yard at the Elks' Home. The tree
has been beautifully decorated and is
brilliantly lighted by electricity. On
the very top Of the tree is a large IL
Eliminated star. The tree was lighted
! Tuesday night and is one Of the pref
test ever in Mexico.
Christmas gifts for the kiddies who
will be overlooked at home or at other
Christmas trees will be distributed by
the Elks, Thursday evening at z
o'clock. Anyone knowing of children
who will not be remembered any
other way should see that they are at
the Elks' Home Thursday evening,
The gifts will be given out in the
large gymnasium in the basement Of
the home.
At 4 o'clock, Thursday afternoon q
parade with a number Of Elks dress.
ed as Santa Claus win be held, the
Mcmillan High School band furnish.
ing the music. The committee in
charge of the affair is working hare
to complete all arrangements and
most delightful time for the pool
Riddles is anticipated.
At the entertainment, Thursda!
evening, the Lyric orchestra will fur
nish the music and add to the enjoy
ment of the occasion.
j. E. Strict, Exalted Ruler of 919
said, Wednesday morning that Will,
it is expected the children will b,
filled with good cheer and the Christ
mas spirit their presence at tn
home will make about 300 Elks O
Mexico happier than on any othe
Christmas. All the kiddies are in
vited and the more the merrier TO
the Elks according to Mr.. Strict, wh
has seen to it that no details hav
been omitted. "To make the chi
dren happy, will make the Elk
| happy" according to Mr.. Strict.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-12-24

Mrs. Ievina Catharine Spencer,
wife of J. w. Spencer, born February
IL, 1847, died Dec. IL, 1914, at her
home n half mile west of Thomp-
son after a short illness of three
weeks. Mrs. Spencer was a dear lady
and leaves a host of friends and
neighbors to mourn her loss. She had
lived in and near this community for
the last twenty years, To know her
was to love her. She had a kind
word for everyone and the day was
never so dark and gloomy that her
coming was not like a ray of sunshine.
She was a true Christian and lived
such a life. There are five sons and
one daughter left, but their loss was
her gain, for she has gone to a land
Of sunshine and flowers, where no
shadows will darken her path, where
there is no pain and sorrow, into a
brighter realm of gladness than is
ever possible to attain on this earth.
Why should we mourn, it was Gods
will. Mrs. Spencer was CT years of
age and was Of a kind and loving
disposition and we will miss her dear
old face and loving words from our
midst.
A Friend.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-12-24

collar. with musical attachment and
= single length Of string for navigat-
ing purposes.
Unfortunately. the curriculum of
an English public school does not in
elude foreign farm horse and cart
driving so we spent 3 good twenty
four hours in endeavoring to discov-
er some means whereby we could on
troll Susanna Our labors were not
very successful, for the beast charged
in turn several detachments Of infan-
try, q battery Of heavy artillery. rip
ped off the mudguard Of a staff mo-
tor car, and earned the blessings Of
all and sundry of the expeditionary
force, until at length we discovered
that two tugs of the string meant
fright turn and three tugs cleft
wheel"
We never learned how to stop Su-
sauna, so that when an obstacle pre-
sented itself, such as a battery OF
body Of troops, we had to jump down.
rush to the horses head lean against
her, and push in the opposite diree-
ton to which she was going until she
was prevailed upon to pull up.
One day Susanna, with our care
formed the e a guard of the British
army. and she was jogging along Al
usual, contentedly. when upon, top
ping a rise. we entered upon a biz
empty plateau. Suddenly out of no
where appeared squadron after squad
ron of u cavalry. An officer of on
of the crack regiments, dressed in ser
vice uniform and with a monocle, ap
peared, and riding up to my comrade
who that day was in charge, said, wit
his best Piccadilly air:
Excuse me, sir, do you know tina
you are on our battle field? Yo
didn't? You don't mind my mention
ing it, do you? But would you min
getting off our battle field?"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-12-24
CHRISTMAS AT CHURCHES

All of the Mexico churches will
have some sort of Christmas enter
tafnment for their children. At the
Christian church there will be a tree
with toys and candy for the children
and a short program Thursday even
ing.
At the Presbyterian church, Miss
Marie Rose has charge of a short
Christmas play which will be given
in connection with the Christmas tree
on Thursday evening. Neither the
Methodist nor Baptist churches viii
have trees, but their programs will
be given Thursday evening. They
will have presents for the children
also.
The entertainment at the Episco.
cal church will be Friday afternoon
There will be no tree but short ser.
vices and a program will be given
At the Catholic church, there will bt
a tree with toys, etc, for the children
at Q o'clock in the morning on Christ.
mas day. With the church entertain.
ments and those given by the Elki
and the Charity Committee of tbs
churches and city every child in Mex.
ich should be remembered.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-12-24
NEEp ooMFoRTs on FARNs

aGAaB 1ORN ORA6 Wv A-AhHAo
Topeka. Kan-That the shack to
the farm movement is not likely to
be n success in itself until the farm
homes are modern and some plan is
devised whereby the country CON-
munities may have the same amuse-
msnts as their city cousins IS the be-
lief Of Dr.. J. W. Kerr, assistant sur
eeoa Of the United Safes public
health service. Doctor Kerr has been
in Kansas inspecting the work Of the
Kansas Board Of Health and eondit-
ions in the country districts which
may affect the health of the com
munides.
The farmer has q motor car, or
horses and buggies," said Doctor
Kerr. "He has the rural telephone
and the rural free mail leliery and
everything else that the city man has
except the home comforts and the
amusemens. He can have the books
of the city resident, but at present
he is unable to get the theaters and
moving pictures and lectures and
simimar amusements.
Taste of City Life Spells Farm Boy,
There are few farm homes with
modern appliances bathrooms, toilets,
hot and cold water, a furnace and, of
course, even fewer farm homes have
electric lights. A farm boy goes to
high school or college in the city for
one winter and he finds these modern
comforts. When he goes back TO the
farm and has to wash his face anc
hands in cold water, maybe breal
the ice first has to build a fire, as
there isn't a warm room in the house
has to take a bath in a wash tub, il
he gets one, it creates a desire in thai
chap to move to the city and gel
these c~onveniences.
Where Father Makes A Mistake.
He does not stop to think tina
they can be had right on the farm
The father never thinks about then
and makes no effort to make thing
easier and more comfortable 70.
everyone.
u firmly believe that it isn't tn
hard work or the long hours tina
make boys want TO go to the cities
but IN most cases it is a lack of com
forts and conveniences and the lac
of amusements in the farm home"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-12-24

At the Sunday A. NJ. services of II.
Presbyterian church, little No..
Helen Campbell, Katherine TYLER and
Master Francis Adams, were recsir
ed into the church.-At a meeting =,
the NJ. w. A. of A~uxvasse, Sstnrass
night, the following officers ws,.
elected: Managers Z. J.. HOLMAN
DR.. A. K. Adams, Elmer Burt; W ,
Maddox, V. c.; o, W Martin, ". A.
H.. A. Meyer, Banker; Estil Martin
Clerk; Reid Woodson, Escort; R M,
Cune, Waterman and Fred Cordns,
Sentry.-Mrs. Eliza Ford, who lived
at the home of Mr.. Nipp's southeast
of town, died Sunday of a eomuliea.
ton Of diseases.-Rey. Wood Of Any.
vase, went to McCredie Sunday after.
noon, where he married Mr.. 0lev
Olson and Miss English.-Roy Black
and wife near Hatton are rejoicing
over the arrival of a son at their
home.--Miss Mary Harrison and
brother, John At, are home from
Park College for Xmas.-Rev. Sim.
mons of Hunnewell, Mo-, preached a
trial sermon at the Auxvasse Chris.
tian church Tuesday night. Mr.. Sim.
mons breaches III Liberty church and
II called to Auxvasse too, will prob.
ably move here to reside. Mr.. Tom
Watson Of Nine-M ile. Prairie, was the
guest Of his brother Mr.. Henry Wat.
son Of Auxvasse--Mr Hickman, Of
Beaver Dam, is in Ausyasse, where
he viii be for a few weeks, relieving
Mr.. Shin, assistant depot agent
Mrs. Bradley and daughter Of Spring
field. are visiting relatives here and
near town.~-E. J.. Benton is home
from Curryville.-A Union Xmas
tree will be held at the Presbyterian
church here Thursday night After a
short programme Santa" will dis
tribute the gifts from the tree to the
little ones.-Mrs La Fon and daugh-
ter, Miss Florence, were on the sicE
list this week.-Mr. Craig Mosely,
prosperous young farmer will be mar
ried to Miss Anabell Barnes, at thu
home of the brides parents near Hat
ton, Xmas. eve. The bride is a daugh'
ter of Mr.. Alfred Barnes Of Hatton
The case Of Mrs. Tom HousenaT
against several school children o.
Auxvasse, it was discussed Tuesdsl
at the request of Mrs. Houseman-
Britt Bros. of Auxvasse who haV'
been running the livery barn for tn
last year, sold out Tuesday to l. {
Williamson who took immediate pos
sion.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-12-24
ALLIES CONTINUE
TO GAIN IN WEST
While Progress Is SLOW War Experts
Think Germans Will Be Fore
ed to Retreat.
1000 IN TROOP TRAIN WRECK
In The East Germans Have Crossed
Bzura River-Crisis OF
Eastern War Soon.

London. Dec. 23.-Heavy fighting
is taking place on both eastern and
western fronts, but without proane-
ing any material change in the pos
ition of the opposing armies.
In France and Belgium the Allies
offensive is being pressed, and while
some ground has been gained at
widely separated points, other attacks
have been repulsed by the Germans
from their strongly intrenehed pos
itions.
While the progress of the Allies is
extremely slow, it is the belief Of
military experts here and in France
that the gains which the general
staff has been able to report are dis
turbing the German system of forti-
hcations at vital points, and viii, II
successfully carried, compel a retreat
by Germans from their present lines.
London, Dec. 2S.-In the East, most
of the Germans north of the Vistula
have retired across the East Prussian
frontier before the onrush Of the
Russian forces, but south of that
river, between the Bzura and the
Pelica, the Germans continue theil
advance, and announce that in
fierce battle they have succeeded il
crossing branches of the BZura ant
Rawka rivers at many places.
This would bring the main armies
very close together, and a few day!
will tell whether the German advance
is to be definitely checked or whetheI
the Germans are again to threaten
Warsaw.
London, Dec. 23.-Almost n thou
sand Austrian soldiers are reportet
to have been killed OF injured ii
collision of two troop trains nea
Kalisz, Russian Poland.