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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-05-07

z TITLE girls are privileged to wear
Is their hair in ringlets or ripples or
bobbed off short. And they may have
it braided in neat and shining strands
and still be fashionably dressed as TO
their heads. And at the front the hair
may be trimmed across the forehead
in a bang or parted in the middle or
at one side No one style has been
adopted as better than another, but
there is a growing fondness for old
fashioned curls such as the little
daughters of colonial danes wore with
such demure pride.
But however the mother may de-
termine to dispose of the matter of
dressing her darling's head, one thing
is certain, ribbons of some sort will be
introduced in the scheme to the joy
of the wearer and every one within
sight of her Plain wide taffeta holds
first place in popular favor for hair
bows and is not likely to be displaced.
It is crisp, with a crispness that re-
mains, and made in every color OF the
rainbow and many more.
Tive arrangements of ribbon bows
are shown in the picture. The bow at
the left is made of ribbon, six or more
inches in width, tied in pair of loops
and. two ends; that is in the simplest
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-05-07
SUFFERED FOR HIS COUNTRY:
First American Diplomat lily Reward
ed, and His Services Long
Went Unrecognized.

The first diplomatic agent OF the
United States was Silas Deane, VINO
was born at Groton, Conn. lie pc
came merchant and was delegate
to the first continental congress. IN
the spring of 1776 he was sent TO
France as secret diplomatic agent
He posed as a merchant from Der
muda and upon his arrival IN Parls
sought an interview with Count DE
Vergennes, the minister for foreign
affairs. who refused to receive nlIh'
Deane was reduced to the dlrest pow
erty and was elected by his landlauy'
Subsequent American Ambassadors
have complained of the lack OF suit
able embassies, but Deane was TO
duced to point where he mad 10 ac-
cept poor lodgings from . sympatnetic
Frenchman. Eventually he was given
an audience with Vergennes ana De
gan the diplomatic relations wnlcn
eventually resulted in the french al
lance. In 1777 Deane was recalled.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-05-07
The Next Moment, With cIenched
Teeth, He Was Viciously Stamping
His Heel Again and Again.

doctors. 1 might run to the house
and send Unc' Jefferson, but it would
take too long Besides, the doctor
might not be there. There is no one
to do anything but me-"
She crouched beside him, putting
her hands by his on the stick and
wrenching it over with all her
strength Tighter, tighter" she said.
1T must be tighter" But, to her dis
may, at the last turn the improvised
cord snapped, and the released stick
flew a dozen feet away.
Her heart leaped chokingly then
dropped into hammer-like thudding.
He leaned back on one arm, trying
to laugh, but she noted that his breath
came shortly as if he had been run
ming. Absurd" he said, frowning.
How such--a fool thing-can hurt!"
Suddenly she threw herself on the
ground and grasped the foot with both
hands. He could see her face twitch
with shuddering, and her eyes dilating
with some determined purpose.
What are you going to do?"
"This," she said, and he felt her
shrinking lips, warm and tremulous.
pressed hard against his instep.
He drew away sharply, with savage
denial. "No--noi Not that! You
shan't! My lord-you shan't" He
dragged his numbing foot from her
desperate grasp, lifting himself, push
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-05-07

of bows and known as the Alsatian
bow. 1t fastens in strand of Wavy
hair at the left side and its business is
to be purely ornamental.
AT the right, the hair is braicsd in
two smooth braids, starting a., the
nape of the neck. They are Mound
with small strands of hair as the
ends and wrapped about the head
The ribbon is in one length. One end
is tied about the braids at the left
side in bow showing two loops and
short, slanted enc The ribbon is
brought over the top of the head and
tied in the same sort of bow st the
right side. The braids are actually tied
together by the ribbon.
This style is neat and substantial,
and is said to encourage the growth of
the hair.
When taffeta ribbon becomes
crushed from tying it is easily fresh
ened. 1t should be dampened by rub
bling it with a clean moist piece of
white muslin or linen. When it is
evenly dampened place it on the iron
ing board and spread clean piece of
white tissue paper over it. Iron it dry,
under the tissue paper, with a moder-
ately hot iron.
JULIA BOTTOMLEY.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-05-07
"Don't Speak" Club.

The Moscow prefecture has just
confirmed the statutes Of a newly
formed club in that city the chief fea-
ture of which is the absolute silence
imposed on it's members within the
club precincts.
Any infraction of this cardinal rule
involves a monetary penalty. The
club is well appointed and luxurious
ly equipped.
Gesture is the only medium of inter-
course among it's members. The same
rigid regulation obtains at the club
buffet and in the dining-room, as well
as in the library and general rooms
Orders are conveyed to the silent
walters by means of tablets they car
ry.-Daily Mail
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superheated atmosphere of noise and
money!"
He started uncontrollably. So that
was what she thought! He felt him.
self flushing. He had wondered what
would be his impression of the neigh
borhood and it's people; their possible
opinion of himself had never occurred
to him.
You think there's no chance of his
choosing to stay here because he
actually likes it?"
Not the slightest" she said indif-
ferently.
you are so certain of this without
ever having seen him?"
She glanced at him covertly, an
noyedly sensible of the improperly
of the discussion, since the man dis
cussed was certainly his patron, may
be his friend. But his insistence had
reused a certain balky wilfulness that
would have its way. Its true I've
never seen him." she said, "but I've
read about him hundred times in the
Sunday supplements He's a regular
feature of the high-roller section. His
idea OF a good time is dog-banquet
at Sherrys. Why, a girl told me once
that there was cigarette named after
him-the Vanity Valiant"
isn't that beside the point? Be-
cause he has been an idler, must he
necessarily be a-vandal?"
She laughed again. HE wouldn't
call it vandalism. He'd think it de-
cided Improvement to make Damory
Court as frantically different as posi-
BILE. l suppose he'll erect glass
cupoIa and a porte-cochere, all up-to-
date and varnishy, and put orchid hot
houses where the wilderness garden
was, and a modern marble cupid in
stead of the summer-house, and lay
out q kite-shaped track"
Everything that was impulsive and
explosive in John Valiant's nature
came out with a bang. MOI" he
cried, whatever else he is, he's not
such preposterous ass as that"
She faced him squarely now. Her
eyes were sparkling. Since you know
him SO intimately and SO highly APP
prove of him"
mo, no." he interrupted. 'You mis-
take me- l shouldn't try to justify
him" His flush had risen to the roots
of his brown hair, but he did not
lower his gaze. Now the red color
slowly ebbed, leaving him pale. He
has been an idler-that's true enough
and till week ago he was idiotic-
ally rich But his idling is over now.
At this moment, except for this one
property, he is little better than a
beggar."
She had taken a hasty step or two
back from him, and her eyes were now
fixed on his with dawning half-fear-
full question in them.
"TilI the failure of the Valiant Cor
poration, he had never heard of Da-
mory Court, much less been aware
that he owned it. 1t wasn't because
he loved 1t that he came here-no!
How could it be? He had never set
foot in Virginia in his mortal life"
She put up her hands to her throat
with a start Gamer" she echoed,
Camel"
But if you think that even he could
be SO crassly stupid, SO monumentally
blind to all that is really fine and
beautiful"
"Oh!" she cried with flashing COM
prehension. ooh, how could you!
YOU"
He nodded CURLY, YES" he said.
Il am that haphazard harlequin, John
Valiant, himself"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-05-07
Law Of Sanitation.

Sanitation Is natural law. Nature
will not tolerate disease and decay
in her own domains. She buries thu
dead in her forests with leaves ana
vines. She cleanses impurities ana
overcomes pollution in her fields and
streams, and she demands the same
effort of men. When men fail to obey
these natural laws they pay the PEN
atty, declares the Healthologist. They
suffer or die. When they do obey. no
effort brings surer returns. For clean
Illness means health, and health means
ability, peace of mind, content and sue.
cess.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-05-07

DISTINCTLY in the new French
~ mode, this gown exemplifies how
far it has departed from the clinging
fabrics and long lines that have pre-
vailed through many seasons. Com
PARSONS are odious, but, like the
Athenians, the moderns are always
looking for something new, and hence
the new modes. Some of them are
destined to die an early death and
the best that can be said of many of
them is that they furnish cue to
designers who take them up and i'm
prove upon them.
In the gown pictured the employ
ment of wide, plaid ribbon in bodice
and skirt is feature that is destined
to live. The easy and comfortable
adjustment of the bodice, and it's use
fuiness for outdoor wear, are commend
able. 1t answers the purpose of a
little coat, finished with a standing
frill Of double taffeta about the neck
and sleeves, and the suggestion of a
basque in the narrow frill about the
waist
The plaid ribbon forms yoke
slightly full about the waistline, to
which the lower part of the skirt is
sewed The seam shows piping in
the ribbon. Except for the yoke the
skirt is made of taffeta laid in mar
row side plaits, and finished with a
double frill of taffeta about the bot
tom. Two similar frills are placed
just below the knees.
The skirt has novelty to recommend
it, but is not graceful. The yoke is
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-05-07

almost plain about the hips, and all
the lines made by frills and Jennings
extend straight around the figure, less
ening it's height. No natural curves o.
the body are followed, and in fact the
body is encased in the skirt instead OF
being draped with it. The design is
suited to a slender figure of medium
height. 1t would be grotesque on
short, plump figure and awkward on
a tall, slim figure.
The yoke with side plated skirt at,
tached has been worked UP quite sue.
cessfully by making it an overskirt
finished with friIl at the bottom,
falling over plain skirt. The over
skirt is weighted a little and slopes
downward toward the back. The un-
derskirt is full enough to admit Of
freedom in walking.
One of those hats with fiat, fiaring
brim mounted over the side of crown
is faced with chiffon which extends be-
yond the edge of the brim In a frill.
The bandeau is covered with rib
bon finished with a small bow at the
right side The plateau is Of straw,
braid and trimmed with wreath Of
small flowers in vivid colorings. 1t is
a smart and attractive model
Plaid and figured taffeta ribbon play
a very important part in the con,
struction of gowns and aeraps. They
are formed into f1ounces, edging wraps
shaped like short capes and other
suggestions of the dolman Of days
gone by.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-05-07
Cap Bows

One may possess only two boudolr
caps, but seemingly great many more
by the addition of different colored
bow of ribbon now and then. Some
times it may not be more than knot
of ribbon, a three or four inch piece
left over from a longer piece used for
trimming. 1t is wise plan to save
all scraps of ribbon three inches long
and over. Not only dc they make
bourdoir cap bows and knots, but they
may be used to ornament undergar-
ments. There is one popular girl who
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-05-07

her back, feeling as he did so, sharp
fiery sting on his instep. The next
moment, with clenched teeth, he was
viciously stamping his heel again and
again, driving into the soft earth a
twisting root-like something that
slapped the brown wintered leaves in
to kissing turmoil.
He had flung her from him with
such violence that she had fallen side
wise. Now she raised herself, kneel-
ing in the feathery light, both hands
clasped close to her breast, trembling
excessively with loathing and feeling
the dun earth-floor billow like can
vas sea in a theater. Little puffs OF
dust from the protesting ground were
wreathing about her set face, and she
pressed one hand against her shoulder
to repress her shivers.
"The horrible - horrible - thing!"
she said whisperingly. ut would have
bitten mel"
He came toward her, painting, and
grasping her hand, lifted her to her
feet He staggered slightly as he did
so, and she saw his lips twist to-
gether oddly. "Ah." she gasped, 1T
bit you! 1t bit you'll"
NO" he said, Il think not"
Look! There on your ankle-that
spot!"
81 did feel something. just that first
moment" He laughed uncertainty.
TITS queer. My foot's gone fast
asleep"
Every remnant of color left her
face. She had known a negro child
who had died of a water-moccasin's
bite some years before-the child or a
house-servant. 1t had been wad1ng III
the creek in the gorge. The doctor
had said then that if one of the other
children.
She grasped his arm. "Sit down"
she commanded, here, on this log,
and see."
Her pale fright caught him. He
obeyed, dragged off the low shoe and
barred the tingling spot. The firm
white flesh was putting up around two
tiny blue-rimmed punctures. He
reached into his pocket, then remem-
bered that he had no knife. AS the
next best thing he knotted his hand
kerchief quickly above the ankle,
thrust a stick through the loop and
twisted it till the ligature cut deeply,
while she knelt beside him, her lips
moving soundlessly, saying over and
over to herself words like these: Il
must not be frightened. He doesn't
realize the danger, but do! | must
be quite collected. 1t is mile to the
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-05-07
KNEW WHAT HE WAS DOING
Possibly Harry Pollock Had the
Right Idea When He Expended
Money in Beautifying.

Some portion of Broadway sets its
sartoriaI clock by Harry Pollock, the
counoisseur in white hopes. Ii he ap-
pears in checks his followers do not
rest until they are also set forth at
right angles. 1t isn't that Pollock Is
proud of, his good looks. He thinks
good clothes are an asset
When he and Shep Friedman visited
London some years ago." said Walter
st. Denis, they had to go as cow
chaperons on very poorly ventilated
steamer. But their trunks went on
one of the fast liners"
They had no money whatever. But
they registered at the Cecil. Then
Friedman hurried out and touch a
friend for SO. He gave Pollok five OF
It
aAt 7 O'Clock" said Friedman,
gmacking his lips slightly, Il will meet
you here. Then we will again have
regular cooked dinner"
Pollock took his five and began to
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-05-07

beautify He was manicured, Chi
ropoded, shaved, shined, and Florida
watered. A roseate vision greeted
Friedman when he entered the Cecil's
lobby at that night. Pollock was
evening-dressed and silk-hatted and
white-gloved But he had no more
money than hollyhock. Friedman
just gasped when he learned this.
"This is the idea," said Pollock. airi-
ly. Wen eat on your SIS. Then-all
fixed up as | AMI can go out and get
more!" Pittsburg Chronicle-Tele-
graph.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-05-07

In the bitter controversy which fos.
lowed his recall Thomas Paine re-
vealed the fact that supplies frrnisheS
the colonies had beer furnished bs
the French governments diplomats
indiscretion which cost Paine Eis plaGs
as secretary of the committee on foT-
eign affairs. Deane. driven into pot
erty and exile, died in England il
1889. Half a century later his claif1
for his services abroad was adjusted
by congress and a large sum wafa
paid to his heirs.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-05-07
Cameras Barred on itaIy's Frontier.

The secretary Of state for foreign af-
fairs has been informed by his ma
jesty's charge d'affaires at Rome that
the Italian government has issued reg
ulations prohibiting the use of cam
eras on the whole of the Italian from
tier, where there are positions of mil
itary Importance, and also in places
in the interior of Italy requiring pro-
lection from spies. The position OF
these prohibited districts is always
indicated On posts and placards clear
ly marking the limits of such zones.
Visitors to Italy are therefore
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-05-07
SYNOPSIS.

John Valiant, rich society favorite,
suddenly discovers that the Valiant cor
poration which his father founded and
which was the principal source of his
wealth, has failed. He voluntarily turns
over his private fortune to the receiver
for the corporation. His entire remaining
possessions consist Of an old motor car, a
white bull dog and Damory court, neg
lected estate in Virginia. On the way TO
Damory court he meets Shirley Dand-
ridge. an authenticated beauty, and de
cides that he is going to like Virginia inn
mensely. Shirley's mother. Mrs. Dand-
ridge, and Major Brstow exchange rem
iniscences during which It is revealed
that the major Valiant's father. and q
man named Sassoon were rivals for the
hand of Mrs. cambridge in her youth
sassoon and Valiant fought a duel on hoy
eccOunt in which the former was killed.
Valiant finds Damory court overgrown
with weeds and creeperS and the build
ings in a very much neglected condition.
Valiant explores his ancestral home. He
Is surprised by q fox hunting party which
inYades his estate. He recognizes Shirley
at the head of the party. He gives sane
tuary to the cornered fox. Gossips dis
cuss the advent of the new owner and re-
call the tragedy in which the elder Val
liant took part. Valiant decidesN to re-
babiltate Damory court and make the
land produce a living for him.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-05-07
Odd shaned Parasols.

The ribbon parasol has rival in
the minaret. The frames Of the new
ones are fashioned into odd shapes.
Some have the alternating tip pointing
skyward; others are fashioned like
an old-style chocolate cream. A few
remind one Of the dome OF mosque.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-05-07

warned that if, after crossing the
Italian frontier, they enter any of
those zones, they will be liable to have
cameras seized and be subjected to
penal proceedings and fines. Should
a plate or film be found on visitor
with the negative of military local
ity of Importance, the consequences
would be still more serious.-London
Telegraph
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-05-07

trims her boudoir caps entirely with
bows made from candy-box ribbons. 1t
is pretty fashion to have knot of
ribbon upon the cap to match the XII
mono or the ribbons of the nightrobe.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-05-07

In Melbourne no Sunday papels gre
permitted, no hotels are slloweS 60
open their bars.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-05-11
Value of the Playground.

"The public playground is of value be-
cause of its moral influence upon the
children who frequent It The play
ground is supervised. and herein lies
its great success. Although there is
plenty of freedom, vet some semblancc
of order is kept. Gambling, profanity,
vulgarity, smoking, are forbidden. The
children are taught to view the play
ground as a min atnre republic. They
are treated as citizens OF this little re-
public. They 'carn there the laws of
good citizenship. Courtesy is required.
All pushing AMI scrambling for best
places is met with a merited rebuke
from pupils and director. Supervision
of games removes all desire for brutal
itv or cheating. A fine feeling is gen
Grated between children of different
races, spirit of fairness and good fell
Iowship prevails to such an extent tnat
the supervisor in his report speaks ~ 1t
as the spirit of the play ground 1t is
an established fact that the playground
says Luther Gulick. develops the sense
OF human relationship which is basal to
" holesome living" Suburban Life -
: be Countryside Magazine for May.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-05-11
NORTHFIELD

Mr.. and Mrs. Leon G. Smith spent
Sunday with friends in Barre.
Miss Harriet Whitney of Bishop Halls
school. Burlington, spent Saturday and
Sunday with her mother, Mrs. F. n.
Whitney.
Joseph Almon of Burlington was in
town Saturday on business.
A son was born Friday to Mr.. and
Mrs Homer Dutton.
Supt. r. p McGoyern returned Friday
from weeks visit at Fort Ethan Allen,
Rev. H. b. Haskell of the Maine con
ference preached at the Methodist
church yesterday. Mr.. Haskell will sup
ply until regular pastor is appointed.
A stereopticon lecture, Remote Places
in the Philippines" was given last even
ing at the Congregational church.
Fred +. Colburn of Burlington was in
town over Sunday.
The Mortified high school baseball
team went to Randolph this forenoon
where they play the Randolph high team
this afternoon.
Charles A. Plumley viii be the Memo
rial day orator at Waitsheld.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-05-11
RANDOLPH
Miss Bessie Davenport and Forrest S
Blossom Married.

Miss Bessie Una Davenport daughter
of Mr. and Mrs G. Il. Davenport and
Forrest Scott Blossom, eldest son of
Mr.. and Mrs Scott Blossom, were quiet
" married at the home of the bride on
Sunday morning at 10 o'clock, by Rev.
G. +. Crawford, the ceremony being wit
messed by the immediate families only
The bride was married in her travelling
dress and left at once by automobile,
going first to Bethel and then to White
River Junction, and from there on a
short wedding trip. after which they
will reside at Bethel
Glenn Bailey underwent an operation
for appendicitis the first of last week
and since that time has been improving,
with reasonable hope of recovery.
Communion service was observed at
the Methodist church on Sunday, and
the rite of baptism was administered to
one candidate, who joined the prepara-
tory membership of the church. One
member was also received by letter.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-05-11
WAiTSFIELD

Miss Stella Boyce returned to her
home in Fayston Saturday
G. w. Harris of Burlington was in
town Friday and Saturday
The first bali game of the season was
held Friday afternoon ON the school
campus, between Waitsfield high school
and Moretown town teams, the score
being 3 to in favor of Waitsfield.
Miss Emma Norman of South Fays-
ton is at w. L. Jones.
b. J.. Joslin has begun work on cir
cular barn with William Strong, Water
bury, chief carpenter.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Fleura of Bolton
have been the guests of Mrs. Almon
Gotta.
Miss Lena Belle Henry spent Sunday
at her home in North Fayston.
The dance in Library hall Friday
night was very poorly attended, there
being but six couples dancing. Music,
violin and piano, was furnished from
Warren.