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Evening star., 1914-05-03
Gloves.

NOTHING gives smarter finish to
- the costume than good gloves. and
il they are inferior they are the means
Of spelling in other ways satisfactory
toilet. It is economy to have them
made to order and buy them several at
a time. A light fawn shade is more ele-
CANT makes the hand less conspicuous.
and goes better with greater numoer
of dresses than does white.
Evening star., 1914-05-03

ago a meeting for Christian women mad
an average attendance OF thirty
uaitane is a Chinese island about
twentv-fiye miles long, with population
of about 10000. About thirty seven
wears ago, We are told. an inhabitant
ira cling on the mainland heard OF Jesus
from a fellow traveller at a Chinese inn.
He accepted the truth, returned to Hal
tang and did not rest until he had car
ried the gospel to every one of the Al
villages on the island. When the mis-
Evening star., 1914-05-03
Fashions and Fads.

The cutaway coat still continues
Ratine has almost became staple fab
rfc.
Flowers are used chiefly on picture hats
New dancing frocks barely reach thu
ankle
Lace and net waists are being much
worn.
A novel girdle is shaped like minia.
ture tunic.
Pointed wings. large and small, are il
high favor.
The domino veil is one Of fashion
latest freaks.
Evening star., 1914-05-03

The first spadeful Of earth was turned
Monday and since that time the effort
has gone rapidly forward. There We're
no formal ceremonies at the beginning,
it being planned to hold them at the
corner stone laying. to be held shortly.
The church. which will be of brick and
Evening star., 1914-05-03
Ground Has Emerson Streets Northwest
for New Edifce.

stone, will cost about $4,000. and it is
declared will be a distinct addition to
the neighborhood in which it is to be
located.
Rev Clarence E. Wise is the pastor.
having been in charge Of the effort for
years past.
Evening star., 1914-05-03
WHAT ANNE RrTTENHOUSE SAYS
WILL SKIRTS VANISH? II EY WILL IF THEY GET MUCH
SHORTER.
.,aI Correspondence Of The Star.

Special Correspondence Of The Star.
PARIS, April Is. 1914.
Just how short will skirts really get?
They are in danger OF vanishing at the
present rate of elimination.
Two years ago We thought that eccen-
trio skirts had reached their apex we
said they will not get any shorter, or
more slashed or narrower. But we olu
not know what was in store for us.
The development of the spring has been
more startling than We guessed it might
be whom we saw that first blue taneta OF
Premet, and the long blue tunic OF
Cheruit. We possibly thought that these
skirts were cut in an exaggerated way
for a purpose. and that having drawn
attention to themselves they would re-
sumo the normal.
But they did not. They remained short
The slash is gone. and that is why the
hem is raised for -four inches above what
:, was in the winter. The effect is de-
,idedIy aueer when thu model is that
long tunic Have you noticed IL ~
looks as though the wearer had on a PAIR
Of trousers instead of 4 marrow, shore
petticoat beneath the much wider tunic
When that petticoat IL slashed. as
some of them are. the effect or trousers
IS even more pronounced. II IS not
graceful. No one can claim that dlstlnc-
fion for it, but it is decidedly comfort
abIe The menace it holds is that soon
fashion will order US to drop the petit
aoat. iengthen the upper skirt a trine'
and there we are. back into full skirts,
which have neither grace nor beauty.
Evening star., 1914-05-03

Work on the excavating for the new
Iowa Avenue NJ f. Church. at 14tn and
Emerson streets northwest. has begun
and it is expected that the building Will
be ready for occupancy by october ].
The church was formerly located on
Iowa avenue, whence it derives it name
Evening star., 1914-05-03

Eagerly throng the dock WATCHED the boat
rom the vessel Soon reached the shore was
made that treaty signed and the people VINO
, heard the rushed shouting Peace Peace!
Peace
Men with lighted torches running direction cry
ing Peace. Peace, Peace
PIT ono idea f1ed the mind Every who heard the
became herald and the knew that the war
nd had
Evening star., 1914-05-03

the extreme
For some time nothing had been heard from
our commissioners At length ship was discovered
in the ofins at New York city late in the afternoon
Of a Saturday in February. 1875, which was sup
posed to be bringing home our commissioners from
Ghent
The sun had gone down and darkness fallen
upon the city before news from the vessel was &c
ceived. The excitement OF expectation was intense
Evening star., 1914-05-03

The summer suits of cotton or linen
are no longer designed with any thought
of laundering; they all have to be dry
cleaned.
Evening star., 1914-05-03

the pack of the skirt are in the minority
over here They do not object to 1t, but
they seem to prefer the exaggeratedly
short skirt with the round. even hem.
They show their artistic sense in not
taking il up in the extreme way in which
II was introduced. for there is rarely
anything attractive about the back OF a
ankle.
Evening star., 1914-05-03
@unnap morning Talk.
5eek Feafe ann Hursue Ut.
Bp barhep s.. 9rmin.

If it be possible much ieh in live peaeeaby
with all nen.:-Ron.. rs
Evening star., 1914-05-03

Organdie, having started as collars, is
increasing in favor for other parts OF
dresses. Some entire dresses are made
of it.
Evening star., 1914-05-03

At the time treaty between the United States and Grea
was being negotiated Client the close OF the veal
Evening star., 1914-05-03

Foulards come which have grounds o.
the subdued spring colors, with brigh
little figures scattered all over them.
Evening star., 1914-05-03

The floor of the child's room should
be bare and carefully finished. and sew
eral easily washed rugs and cushions
covered with cretonne or burlap should
be used for the children to sit and play
on
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-07-12

sidering our population and our resources"
What kind of interest rates does money
bring here"
The rates are much higher than in the
United States. Ordinary loans yield 10 per
cent, and for special loans II per cent and
more are received Our money rises and
tails, according to the demand and supply,
just as it does everywhere AT present
money is scarce and high all over the world
The government is making some changes in
its financial arrangements. 1t has recently
given one bank the exclusive right to issue
notes, and the rate of interest has been
raised. We have number of banks in the
country and the most Of them are pros
porous"
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-07-12

Bolivia. That part of the country is we'll
fitted for immigration, but it cannot be de-
veloped until it has better transportation
The region is rich beyond conception. 1t
is one of the largest blocks of good, unde-
veloped land that yet remains to the world
1t is far different from the high Andean
plateau which, is, to large extent, min
eral proposition Eastern Bolivia is agri-
cultural. 1t is like Argentina. Here on the
plateau cities are increasing in size, and a
steady growth is apparent. If you look
about in La Paz you will find that new con
struction work is going on in every part Of
the city Why, we start a new building al
most every day. Settlements are also
springing up along the lines of the railroads,
and even the Indians are increasing their
wants"
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-07-12

"But how about credits in Bolivia? Do
the merchants pay for what they order?"
Eyes. They are as honest as we are, and
there is no more trouble in making collec-
tons The national credit is also good, and
it has greatly improved since the contract
was made through w. R. Grace & Co. with
Speyers and the National City bank for the
building Of new railroads. Before that time
it was almost impossible for US to get money
from Europe 1 remember that l went to
London about 10 years ago to borrow
million dollars to build the railroad from
Lake Titicaca to La Paz | could not get
any one to listen to me. After the loan was
made by the Speyers the financial powers of
Europe began to wake up. They decided
that if the credit of Bolivia was good enough
for the Americans it ought to be good
enough for them, and since then we have
had no trouble in borrowing. There is to-
day great deal of English, French and Ger
man money invested in Bolivia and we can
get loan at any time for any reasonable
amount. Our public debt is not large con-
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-07-12

The new American minister is doing
what he can to push our trade with view
to the opening of the canal. The minister
comes from the Mississippi valley His
name is John Davis O'Rear He was prac-
ticing law at Mexico, Mo- when Secretary
Bryan elevated him to the diplomatic corps
and to the tops of the Andes. Since coming
here he has established excellent connec-
tons with the Bolivians, and l find him
popular He lives in the house that was
occupied by the former minister, Horace G.
Knowles 1t faces the Prado, or chief
public park and promenade of the CAPITAL,
and is in the official and social heart of the
city. Mr. O'Rear tells me that American
exporters should establish permanent
agencies in La Paz and send their own men
down here to push their goods.
Mr. Knowles, the former minister, is so
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-07-12

During my stay here l have had chat
with Jorge Zales, the local director of this
American firm. He was born in Bolivia
and thoroughly understands the people and
their trade He is also we'll posted as to our
American interests, having had some exper-
fence in the United States in diplomatic
capacity, and also as to the Importation and
expectation of goods from this country to
the United States and Europe. Said he:
"There should be a great increase in the
business done between the United States
and Bolivia. AS it is now, the most OF the
trade goes on through Grace & Co., but
there is plenty of room for others We
have to fight the English, the French and
the Germans, and the only way to do bust
ness is to go after it and get it. Y on cannot
sell goods here by letter. You need good
men on the ground, and establishments that
will come to stay. AS it is, much of the bus
mess is in the hands of the Germans, and
they are so pushing their trade that they
supply nearly one-third of all the goods i'm
ported into Bolivia"
what kind of goods do we sell in this
country?
eve sell 90 per cent OF all the flour that
comes in replied Mr. Zalles, and % per
cent of all the lumber Flour comes from
the Pacific coast, and nearly all the lumber
consumed is Oregon pine. We are also sell
ing great deal of mining machinery and OF
galvanized steel sheets for roofing Ameri-
can shoes are worn by the middle and upper
classes, and they are the best shoes in the
market. We are also selling cotton sheet
ing, American typewriters and American
hardware. In all of these branches the trade
ought to be greatly increased but only by
having men on the ground who can drum up
the business"
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-07-12

How about the opportunities for the in
vestment of American capital?"
They are good" replied Mr.. Zalles. "Bo-
livia is at the beginning of its development,
and it has vast resources in lands, mines
and petroleum. The most valuable part of
our country lies east of the Andes. In that
region we have an area bigger than Texas,
consisting of high plains that will raise
wheat, corn and cattle. Those lands are
between the River Picamayo and the Par
aguay, and they extend northward into the
plateau Of Matte Crosse. The climate is
fine and we'll suited to white men. That
region will some day have a large popula-
ton AS to mines, Bolivia has produced
quantities OF silver, copper and tin, but it is
still on the edge of its mineral development.
We have petroleum fields that promise to
revolutionize the fuel problem in South
America These are east of the Andes.
They are said 10 be very rich"
But is capital so invested safer" I asked
Yes, just as safe as in Europe or the
United States. You people should realize
that conditions in the great countries of
South America are far different from those
of Central America and Mexico Invest
ments in Chile, Argentina and Bolivia are
on firm basis, as far as the governments
are concerned We have not had a revolu-
ton in Bolivia for more than 80 years, and
we are in a good financial condition. Capital
is protected, and I venture that mans life
is safer at any hour of the night here in La
Paz than in New York or Chicago"
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-07-12

Tell me something about the Indians,
Mr. Zalles. Many of the foreigners have
met say they are little more than animals,
and that there is no possibility of improving
them"
THAT is a mistake The Aymara In
dians, who form the majority of the popula-
ton, are much like the Japanese in their
aptitude for new things The older men
and women, whose brains have been dead
ened by overwork and by alcohol may be
dull and sodden.
at is far different with the young men,
They are bright and quick to learn. You
will see them working upon the buildings
here in La Paz. Everything is done by
Indian labor. We have large shoe factory
in Oruro. The shoemaking machines are
American, and they are all operated by In
dams We have Indians who are experts
in handling mining machinery. Some of
the Aymaras are learning to read, and can
see that a radical improvement has begun.
The most Of our Indians are land owners.
They are interested in the country by own
ing part of it, and as they become more
enlightened they will be fairly good citi-
zens"
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-07-12
How about your new railroads."

How about your new railroads."
"Our railroad era is at its beginning
Within the past decade the chief cities have
been connected by iron tracks, and we are
building extensions that will complete the
basis of the system. Our railways are now
within about 100 miles of those of the Ar
gentine, and within a short time we shall
have direct railroad connection with Buenos
Aires Indeed, we can today go to Buenos
Aires overland within less than seven days
by staging the space between the roads,
What we especially want" continued
Mr. Zalles, is railroads to open up eastern
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-03-13
Gas From Wood.

1t appears that in the smaller gas
works in many parts of Australia
the use of wood for gas making is
quite common. 1t is not used alone,
as a rule, but in combination with
coal, about rs per cent of the charge
put into the. retort consisting Of
wood. The two woods commonly
used are box and red gum. The
wood is used, apparently, first, be-
cause it is cheap, and, secondly, be-
cause it makes a much cleaner gas
than coal alone. There is no depo-
sition Of naphthalene, no condens@a-
ton in the mains, and no sooty CIR
bon deposits on the nantes and
burners of the consumer. The char
coal left in the retorts after the dis
tillation of the wood-coal mixture
is burned with a portion Of the coke
for heating the retorts.-Exchange.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-03-13
Al One Fell swoop.

"Have you got any of those prep
arations for removing %superauous
hair" asks the man who enters the
drug store with a firm tread and a
set countenance.
eyes, SIR" answers the druggist.
"Give me a pint. I want to use it
on my head"
"But, man, you haven't got any
superfuous hair on your head.
You're nearly bald now"
81 know it. And I've got so ag-
gravated and tired watching the
COMPOUNDED hair leaking of day by
day that I want to remove the rest
of it at one sweep and have the
agony over."-Exchange.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-03-13
Diplomatic Advice.

At the death of the Duke of We'll
lington the whole diplomatic corps
was invited to the funeral. The
French ambassador, on receiving
his invitation, was very much upset.
He hurried off to his colleague of
Russia, Baron Brunnow.
"The queen" he said, expects
us to 20 to the funeral of the Duke
of Wellington. How can l go, con-
sidering the injuries which the duke
inflicted on my country? What
shall I do?"
Baron Brunnow listened gravely
to his colleagues exposition and
then replied:
GAS the duke is dead" he said,
81 think you can safely 60 to the
funeral. If you were asked to at
tend his resurrection, l should say
refuse the invitation"
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-03-13
Sailors supsrstitions.

1t is a common belief among sail
ors that a ship which has been sunk
and raised again is haunted by the
ghosts of those who we're drowned
in her. Some years ago "A large emf
grant steamer was sunk in the Med
iterranean, and over 500 lives were
lost. Thousands we're spent in rails
ing the vessel. She was brought
home and reftted, but has never
since been used. 1t is impossible to
keep a crew. The men declare that
every night the great hull rings with
the screams and groans of the null
titude who sank, like rats in a trap,
to the bottom of sixty feet of stormy
sea.-Strand Magazine. a
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-03-13
TIMELY POULTRY NOTES.

Cabbages. beets and mangels make
ideal greens for hens during the win
ter. Small potatoes and specked ap-
pies are also relished. particularly
when the fowls are confined to their
indoor quarters.
To keep the hens healthy provide a
dry door. plenty Of dry litter. plenty
Of dry air and no draft; keep the
house clean. feed well. water regular
~ and provide a constant supply Of
artificial grit, oyster shells. cracked
bone and charcoal.
Hens should be busted with insect
powder occasionally, but tho presence
Of a good dust bath will make these
necessary occasions far fewer. Mix
about one pound Of powdered sulphur
with each bushel Of dust for the best
results A. G. Smith. Poultryman.
University Farm, st. PauL
~ q ~ F LEHf.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-03-13

plant growth, of varieties and species
of plants. of the effect Of n crop on
the crop following and of the care of
the seeds and forage. He must also
understand animals and how to feed
and care for them. and in addition he
must know how to buy and sell to ad.
vantage. to make contracts, plan his
buildings and farm so as to economic
labor and distribute it to advantage.
The farm manager who would u c
~cessfully conduct his business may
profit by the example of the merchant.
The merchant takes an inventory Of
his stock, considers the demand for his
goods. both present and prospective:
notes the supply and cost of each arti-
Gle Of commerce. the labor required to
operate his business and any other
items Of expense that may be legiti-
mate to the business. regulating his
purchases and prices accordingly.
The farm manager should likewise
take an inventory of his capital stock
and equipment. He should consider
the fertility of the soil and the de-
mands that will be made upon It by
the crops grown. the sources from
which fertility may be renewed and at
what cost; he must study the markets
and demands for the various crops and
the possibility Of handling them at a
profit. the cost of producing each Of the
crops and the probable net profit that
will be returned: the labor supply, the
interest on investment and similar ex-
penditures which must be made that
affect the final result. Large farms
may likewise be organized into depart
mepts and accounts kept with the
COWS. the pigs, the grain crops, the
garden and similar enterprises. The
business statement at the end of the
year will then show which lines have
been most profitable and will enable
the manager to drop out those that are
Improbable.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-03-13
What a Woman Liked.

A lecture by hat brilliant crafts
man and poet William Morris was
not always a season Of rare enjoy
ment. Sometimes, according to Nor
ris' biographer, Mr.. Compton-R Rick
EFT, his lectures were dull, as on one
particular occasion when he turned
to one of the women in his audi
ence and asked her how she liked
the lecture. ~
"Not at ALL" was the unexpected
reply. "But l thought the color of
your blue shirt charming"
Morris was delighted, for he had
taken great pains to find the right
dye. His love Of color, particularly
indigo blue, was as keen as his de-
light in Gothic art.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-03-13
BRAINY AND CRAZY.
Eoosntsieity Of crpdsn, Compiler Of the
6ibla concordancO. .'

Eeesntsieity Of crpdsn, Compiler Of the
Bible Concordance.
Alexander Cruden, the persever-
ing and painstaking compiler of the
famous concordance to the Bible,
was appointed bookseller to the
queen Of George II. by Sir Robert
Walpole. The concordance which
has conferred celebrity on his name
was published and dedicated to
Queen Caroline in 1887. He was
permitted to present q copy of it in
person to her majesty, who, he said,
smiled upon him and assured him
she was much obliged to him. She
died sixteen days afterward, and
Cruden did not reap the benefit Of
the queens appreciation which he
had anticipated. He prepared a Sec
ond edition twenty-four years after
ward and dedicated it to her grand
son, George III. For this and a
third edition, issued in 1869, he
reaped a reward of $500.
Cruden was a very eccentric char
acter and was thrice placed in pri-
vate lunatic asylums. He designat-
ed himself "Alexander the Correc-
tori and also the "Corrector of Nor
ais" his claim to the latter title con-
sisting in his stopping all persons
whom he met in public places on
Sundays and admonishing them to
go home and keep the Sabbath day
holy. He was a great believer in
the distribution of tracts and spent
a great part Of his means in this
way.
It seems difficult to believe that
an eccentric man of this sort should
have his name associated with such
a remarkably painstaking book as
his concordance undoubtedly is, as
it must have cost an enormous
amount of labor in it's compilation,
but it was probably the severity of
his occupation that unhinged his
mind. He died at Camden street,
Islington, on Nov. /, 1870.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-03-13
A Bank Of tho Year 600 q. c.

The very earliest banking firm OF
which there is any record was that
of Egibi & Sons, an institution
which carried on advance, exchange
and general financial business in
Babylon in the year 600 B. c.
knowledge of this firm is obtained
from certain records on clay tablets
which have been found in recent ex-
cavations made by a party of Eng,
lish and French archaeologists near
the site of the ancient city above
mentioned. Bills of credit, drafts
etc., in the form of small burnt clay
tablets, each bearing the character
istic signature of Egibi & Sons, have
been found in many other parts Of
Asia Minor.