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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-27

lighting around Thanh was particular
~ severe: all the. way down the val
Icy of tho Thur. along eighteen miles
OF alternating ridges and rulIcvs
every inch OF ground was stubbornN;
contested; the possession OF II proved
10 De costly for both sides. The French
are now Installed here for the second
time since August IS They had push
ed rs 1ar as Colmar about the time of
the taking of Muclhauscn, but were
forced back again when the occupying
FORCES were weakened to reinforce the
armies In the north. The Germans re-
captured Cernay and then began n
systematic, incessant bombardment of
this ancient town.
THANH HAS BEEN TARGET
OF $50 SIN-INCH SHELLS
In two months $50 six-inch sheels
nave been thrown into Thanh and 300
INTO the vineyards TO the north Sixty
houses nave been entirely destroyed
ana many others partially demolished
Many of the Stretcs are blocked bv the
debris Of crumbling houses. Yet tho
Inhabitants have stuck to the town. 90
cupying themselves, with the aid of the
French soldiers. In restoring such
houses as 1t Is possible to repair. The
Cathedral of Saint Theobault-a real
Jewel OF architecture, with some fam.
Tvs sNesihSt HAaSS VI tIsS nIlecntn CEN
turH-has thus far escaped damage
though dozen shells have fallen near
it,
II was n little to the northwest of
Thann. up the valley of the Thur. that
the second battalion of chasseurs-a-
pied uight infantry accomplished one
of the heroic fcats of the war. The
story of It Is told by Leon Genton, a
veteran of the Moroccan campaign,
with seven medals pinned on his
breast, who engaged az a volunteer at
the outbreak of the war.
The Germans had taken Blamont and
Badonville. and when the chasscurs
came through 1t was to hear the story
of the shooting of the Mayors of both
these towns. The Seventeenth Chas-
seurs. from Lunevillc. had already
chased them from these positions, and
the Second Battalion Joined in the pur-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-27
hoy PAINFULLY HURT
WHEN BRASS PIPE EXPIODEs
tSpecial 70 The Times Dispatch.1

Especial 10 The Times Dispatch.1
tfNCHBCRG. VA, December 90
Joe Fisher, the fourtecn-year-old son
of Mrs. George S. Morris. who lives mr.
Third and Munford Streets. received a
very painful wound in his right thigh
fragment Of an exploding pipe. With
which he and number OF boys were
celebrating Christmas. The boys load
cd piece OF brass pipe with powder
and when II exploded a piece OF the
brass penetrated the boys leg. The
fragment was probed for. but was not
located. and an E-ray will be used
In effort to remove IT,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-27
WATER PROJECT OPPOSED
Adverae reports to Congress ON Plans
for Southern improvements.

WASHINGTON, December 26.-Plans
to accommodate barges Of maximum
draft between Norfolk and Beaufort
Inlet. N. c., by increasing depth or Trent
River between Newborn and Pollocks-
Vile from nine feet to twelve feet. were
disapproved to-day In War Depart
ment report to Congress. Work now
Is under way to establish channel
eleven feet deep at Newbern. nifty wide
and four feet deep to Trenton, and
nine feet deep to point four miles
above Newborn
Other Southern projects adversely re-
ported included that to deepen and
straighten Coan River, Va, at It's main
entrance to the Potomac. and one to
deepen the channel Of SHADES Creek, n.
c., a tributary OF Pamlico.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-27

repulsde at Chivy (northcast OF Sou
pir), ana In the region of Perthes.
where the enemy assailcd the French
lines on front 1900 yards In length
without success.
Tho artillery silenccd several of the
German batteries in the engagement
near Perthes while the German gun
ners were Smelling trenches which no
longer contained any French troops
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-27

property will again DO brought iui
Is said that n majority OF tho
mittee is In favor Of tho purchase
vlded that tho committee deemd
VIII also begin confederation o1
budget for 1915, as some of the ~
inents have already signifled thei]
timated needs.
The Street Committee will mos
up routine matters.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-27
CONSIDER WHARF PURCHASE

The Council Finance Committee Will
meet tomorrow night. when the uues-
tion Of purchasing the Clyde Line
Evening star., 1914-10-04
FOR EVENING WEAR.

A GREAT many beads and sequins
are used on evening dresses. es-
pecially on white satin and net. Black
nets with blue sequins and all shades
of red over cream laces are used.
lovely evening dress has a founda-
tion of pink satin, over which beaded
net is draped. The sleeves look like a
deep cape, and the waist line is down
on the hips. where it is held in place
by a rhinestone girdle set in with
pink canoes. The effect is exquisite.
Red panne velvet in a lovely shade
is wonderfully draped into an evening
dress. with a wisp of red tulle for the
waist Two large jet cabochons hold
the draperies in place.
Gold laces and tassels Of all kinds
are much used. One charming little
frock is made of gold lace over
white satin slip, hanging loose like a
pinafore back and front, with a large
black velvet poppy as a dark note.
The use of soft colors for evening
gowns is very pronounced. An attrac-
tive gown of pearl gray taffeta en-
broidered in silver has a drapery ar
rangement of chiffon, which is caught
to the bottom of the skirt with roses;
The bodice of gray chiffon is nnlsned
with a rhinestone buckle at the side.
A beautiful evening gown of silver
cloth is made with triple tunic and
a semi-fitted bodice. A wide gtrdle or
black velvet is finished on with rose
at the side front.
One of the few bright colored dresses
is in red cloth elaborately embroidered
with self-coiored soutache braid. The
waist is semi-fitted. Fullness is intro
duced in the skirt by full gathers at
the waist.
A charming little evening dress has a
skirt of natter blue and white striped
silk, with simple little surplice waist
of plain blue silk. The waist fastens
with a rosette of blue, pink and yellow
ribbon. The skirt is looped up on one
side with a similar rosette
Evening wraps are particularly gor-
geous. Many are made of rich velvets
in bright colors, including rose, king
blue and empire green. Almost all
wraps have deep fur collars. Black
and white is also favorite combina-
tion.
A very beautiful wrap is made OF
heavy, 1ong-haired, cream -colored
plush, lined with brocaded crepe hav-
ing ground Of grass green. a printed
design in red and black and finished
with tassels of heavy green cord. There
is a large fat collar of black monkey
fur.
A very attractive short coat of light
gray wool velour is trimmed with
circular founce of beaver fur. This
coat has a box pleat in front. running
to a point at the neck, through which
a large buttonhole is made, with a sin
gle enormous bone button in the same
shade as the goods. The collar Is OF
beaver.
Evening star., 1914-10-04

son opens. that are different from those
sold wholesale today. As there are SO
few French models. comparatively
speaking. the supply will be exhausted
before the first OF the year and wom-
en- will be tired OF their repetition.
This will be the time for the Ameri-
cans to invent new things. The sit
uation will bring out all their skill.
and If they will do as the great French
women do and invite the cooperation
of the women who are renowned Tor
smart dressing they may be able to
place themselves out OF the reach OF
danger il the French should fail us
next spring.
The task cannot lie in the hands Of the
many; it must be left to the few. 1t
cannot rest in the hands OF artists and
theorists and magazinists: 1t must pro-
ceed, if it is to have any authority, from
the brains and skill and experience Of
those who are used to dressing smart
women.
Success in this direction may end in
a monopoly Of power by the few. as it
has in Paris, but what difference does
that make? II we can get something
full OF authority it might Just as well
proceed from a council of ten as from
an fndiscriminate mass of strugglers
that reaches from Mexico to Maine.
The talk about this question of design
ing is often too optimistic. 1t is rele-
gated too far from the field where one
has a right to look for It, and the
majority of people do not seem to real
ize that great designers cannot be pro-
duced in a month or a year, or In ten
years. any more than great engineers.
or great literature, or great artists can
be produced.
One thing Is sure: this is the psyche
logical moment to begin
Fate has thrown down the gauntlet
Let American dressmakers pick it up.
Evening star., 1914-10-04
Care of House Plants.

DLANTS in dark places require much
less water than those placed in
full sunlight. If the earth is kept
moist, with no sun to dry it, it will be-
come sour, which is fatal. Plants in
steam-heated rooms require water each
day The amount of water needed also
depends much on the size of the pot
A plant in a small pot may be watered
every day, while the same plant In a
larger pot would require water only
twice a week. A good test is to tap
the pot with your knuckles. II dry. it
will give a hollow sound. Never allow
stagnant water to remain In jardi-
Mere.
to close up their pores. Never wipe
the leaves with an oily cloth. as this
only clogs up the pores and makes
them harder to clean. Wash the leaves
with clear water Ferns and non-flow-
ering plants will be greatly benefited
by placing in the bathtub once or
twice a week, with water almost COW
ering the pot. and allowing to remain
thus all night
All Towering plants should be wat
cred as soon as they arrive from the
never be allowed to become dry. as they
are very susceptible to draughts and
lack of water. When buying towering
plants, select those in bud rather than
full bloom. They not only last longer,
but adapt themselves more quickly to
changed surroundings. Flowering
plants must have a sunny location un-
til in bloom, then they must be placed
In the light without sun.
Evening star., 1914-10-04

an who merely reads fashions for
amusement, and to her who sees in
the new fashions a chance for altering
last years gowns. But the worker in
clothes. the one who sells and makes
full the Importance Of what Paris did
during war time.
The concerted action of the best
dressmakers there forestalIed the pos
sfbility of failure to the American
trade in the autumn, but it also fore
stalled any necessity on the part of
America to invent a new silhouette.
Every one should be thankful to
Paris for this heroic work in times of
distress. She gave a strong impetus to
American trade and made it possible
for every shop and dressmaker to offer
something definite to mass Of buyers
during this month Of October.
ereat deal ~ bnvine ~ ciotfea hut f.
Evening star., 1914-10-04

is necessitous buying as rule. and not
the kind that sets fashion or creates
a style. 1t is excessively important to
those in the trade, but not to the lay
man. Our Septembers are warm and
our women do not wish to exert them
selves in getting new clothes or hurry
into town during the time when the
country and seashore are most de-
lightfuI.
At this moment fashions are settled
We all know where we stand. But the
month of September was hazardous
Those who had bought July gowns in
Paris were selling them as the newest
and best. while shipments were coming
in of a later date that often proved
the first gowns wrong. And the fash
ions of July were not the fashions ex-
plotted in August. and no one knew
whether the ground beneath ones feet
was quicksand, marsh or good solid
earth.
Evening star., 1914-10-04
WAR, PEACE

ly showing these gowns day after day
as they were sending their men to the
front and giving their Intervals to the
work of the Croix-Rouge took su-
preme self-control.
And 1t was no easy task for the
American buyers. Those who re-
manned through the terror and came
out of it with new ideas, new gowns
and their nerves still quiet, deserve
the highest praise from the world of
trade. Some of them arrived when
the battle of Compiegne was beginning
and stayed while the Germans Were
at the gates of Paris. They got out
on the last train with their clothes in
their hands and caught steamer that
was reported to be the last one out
from the French coast.
Whatever may be the final result as far
as the American trade is concerned in the
matter Of clothes, one thing is sure
Paris laid down the law for this winter.
Evening star., 1914-10-04
For Young Girls.

A PRETTY little frock is in flounced
white organdy, the edges of the
flounces being hemmed with an inch
wide buff band united to the white by
a quantity knotted hemstitching. Over
the frock is worn a little coatee OF
very supple taffeta in gray SO dark
as to be nearly black, with design
carried out in coarse silk much knot
ted. of scattered cornflowers in natural
blue. The whole is lined with buff
satin spotted with black
Another organdy frock is in pure
chalk white, with a scalloped edge
everywhere of black, with coatee OF
white cloth over black lining. and
sash of interplaited orange. deep rose
and black satin in half-inch widths
Another frock of deep cream organdy
Evening star., 1914-10-04

at the sides and especially fiat and
tight at the nape of the neck. so that
it gives a high, pretty line at the
crown of the head.
The woman with a small, well-shaped
head, clear-cut features and a low fore
head will fnd this mode beautiful. as
every natural line of the head is al
lowed to show. Long side combs and
shell hairpins are used in fastening the
twist in place. Short ends are pinned
down with invisible wire pins. The
short ends about the face are loosely
curled.
There is also seen return of the
pompadour. For this styles the hair is
either waved or fiuffed and combed
back from the face. with very light
fringe left across the forehead. This
fringe is curled. With the pompadour
the back hair is arranged in braids and
pinned across the back of the head be-
low the crown, or if it is very long the
braids are wrapped about the head and
pinned down back of the pompadour.
Evening star., 1914-10-04

it was a test Of the fneness Of indi-
vidual human nature. how it grappled
with and overcame the barriers.
Strange to say, or Is 1t strange, those
who had been used to the most OF life
were those who most uncomplainingly
met the raw, crude facts of the situa-
tion. AS a rule those who had the
least complained the most and CEN
sured everything done Surely one
read the human soul during that ter
rible time, for each saw the others
soul naked and revealed under the
limelight of disaster.
But none of this is fashions, yet it
had to do with the situation of this
month. Fashion was part of the
game, and it made many heroes and
heroines. 1t was no easy task for a
handful of great dressmakers to mar
shall together and organize an eff
cient staff of workers during this time
Of panic and terror, and to go on calm
Evening star., 1914-10-04
CORRECT HAIRDRESSING

forehead are less covered than in the
styles that are passing. The hair wav-
ed and side-parted- and arranged in a
French twist is very popular. First
draw the hair close to the head and
mass it on top. Part the front on the
sides, or draw the hair back like low
hair from the crown of the head to the
nape of the neck. Take up one side
and secure with a small comb, or with
Then brush all the hair together and
roll from the end to the head, where it
should be shaped to give the most be-
coming contour. The hair must be fiat
Evening star., 1914-10-04

We know what she did in changing the
silhouette from a line. that went in at
the ankle to line that went out. That
was the distinct departure.
She also accentuated the dropping of
the waist line from the normal waist to
the hips and made durable the straight
underarm seams, the slender bodice,
the long sleeves. the high neck.
She obliterated drapery. She f1attened
out the hips as though a hot iron had
been passed over wrinkled cloth. She ex-
posed the ankles and the slight curve
above the ankles.
She changed the kimono sleeve into
small one set into regular armhole. She
esso enrpss ne nenS mnger tbs chin i,e snd she
made the bust prominent by narrowing
the fronts of coats and bodices just be-
meath the armpits.
Possibly these changes may not seem
as drastic as they really are to the wom-
Evening star., 1914-10-04
For Labor r-Saving.

INSTEAD Of sewing the high-standinR
ruche or collar into the neck of your
dress, sew snaps every two or three
inches along the facing Of the neck
piece and the corresponding parts at
equal distances on the neck of the
dress. In this way the neckpiece Is
quickly transferred to another dress
or taken off when the dress is hung in
the wardrobe or packed for travelling.
Evening star., 1914-10-04
White Linen Bag.

A WHITE linen bag, embroidered in
\ satin and eyelet stitch. is an ac-
ceptable accessory to the white frock
These bags can be had simple enough
to go with the simplest morning
frock, elaborate enough for the most
elaborate afternoon frock. And their
price varies according to the quality
of the linen and the embroidery. Moire
ribbon, in white. of course, Is often
used for the strap handle of these
Evening star., 1914-10-04

has charming sash of raw edged shot
glace silk in mauve and yellow green
raveled out at the edges. The coatee
in this case is of tucked all-over
cream -colored rather coarse crepon.
Evening star., 1914-10-04
Small "Details of Fashion

pleats running across, not up an
down, as they often run. 1t is nov
city and therefore will proba bly, be the
object of a good deal of attention. II
is finished with a strap handle OF the
silk.
Evening star., 1914-10-04
.HE arrangement of the hair is al +,

THE arrangement of the hair is al
ways interesting. as it holds such
delightful possibilities for change.
There is a great variety in the new
coiffures, and more elaboration than
has characterized hairdressing for
some time. In all Of them the hair is
more or less waved.
There are a number Of styles showing
the hair massed below the crown of
the head for those who cannot wear
with any success the fashionable high
built coiffure on top Of the head.
In nearly all coiffures the ears and
Evening star., 1914-10-04

This Is an interest
ing Period for Fash
ions - A Game of
Great Importance to
America Difficulties
of Taking the New
Gowns Out of French
Capital - Paris Lays
Down the Law for
Winter Styles.
Changes That Have
Been Recently Made.
Concerted Action of
Dressmakers.
Evening star., 1914-10-04

Today our feet are firmly planted
Whether or not we accept the belated
gowns from Paris that struggled in on
every steamer, we know what they in
dicate. We know what is old and what
is new. and we can take our choice.
Those who make clothes breathe
easily. They have been spared the
necessity of creation. Of doubt and
anxiety, and of possible failure.
In war, as in peace. Paris remained
the master of women's apparel. and,
whether or not the motives were hu-
manitarian. the truth is that the heroic
women who stood at their posts of
business under exhausting conditions,
moral, mental and financial. should
have Americas gratitude. We were not
prepared for a revolutionary disaster
to the dressmaking trade as late in the
season as August, and these French
women averted it.
Evening star., 1914-10-04
What Of Next Springp

Already the forecasters are looking
toward next March. when the semi
annual openings occur in Paris. There
is much talk of the fact that such
openings may not be possible, for even
the French victorious would not mean
that French industry could regain its
power In so short a time.
To create the fashions Of the world,
there must be mills running with hun
dreds Of workmen, there must be lace
weavers and dyers and embroiderers,
besides a host of other minor indus
tries; and these may not be possible
during the winter. America must keep
her eyes on this situation. and in this
time she must try her PAGES and see if
she can do good and clever designing.
She will have a wide chance this
winter. because the smart women will
demand gowns, when the social sea-
Evening star., 1914-10-04

Circular skirts are. coming in again.
Evening star., 1914-10-04

A blue silk handbag is made with
Evening star., 1914-10-04

is an extraordinary en-
livening and exhilaratinS
period in fashions. For the
first time since the interna-
%Ja-,I fashion Couoa ha0an
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-07-29
FIVE AND TEN CENT
COMPANY IS SUED
Relatives of Wilbur Churchill
Ask $4,000 Damages for
Building Collapse.

As a result of the collapse of the
Shively-HOner building, 212-214 S.
Michigan St. in which four men lost
their lives on Jan. 8, 1914, the indie
pendent Five and Ten Cent Co has
been made the defendant in a suit
for $4,000 damages filed in the cir
cult court Wednesday by Edith
Stumpff, administrators of the estate
of Wilbur L. Churchill, who was killed
in the accident.
ii is alleged in the complaint that
the Independent Five and Ten Cent
Co. failed to engage a competent
architect to take charge of remodel
ing the building and that as a result
the building collapsed, killing Church
i'll, who was employed by the defend
ant. The complaint also states that
the company stipulated that only a
certain amount of money was to be
expended in making the alterations
on the building, and as a result it was
impossible to take the necessary pre-
cautions. lit is alleged that William
Solarek. the contractor who did the
work on the building, failed to place
proper supports under the iron pill
lars which were placed between the
first and second floors.
Churchill was 20 years old at the
time of the accident, and was taken
from the debris dead. The complaint
says that his parents and the admin
istratirX were dependent upon his
earnings.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-07-29
ROAD TRIED TO SELL
BOND ISSUE AND TO
ABSORB LOCAL STOCK

GARY, Ind, July 29.-That the
Gary and Interurban company at
tempted to dispose OF a bond issue
for the purpose of absorbing the
shares of stock held by F.. c. Raff
and other South Bend stockholders,
was the testimony of c. w. Chase,
general counsel of the company,
when put upon the witness stand TO
testify in the dissolution suit of the
Gary and Interurban railroad. He
declared that the stocks owned by
South Bend people amounted to
100000. and that in the spring of
1912, the Gary and Interurban coEs-
pany was to buy the stocks u the
South Bend holders, paying thsm 20
per cent of the purchase money in
cash and giving mortgage notes Sc
cured by a bond issue for the rest
of the purchase price.
Hard times, Mr.. Chase said, inter-
vened. the deal fell through with,
and the South Bend stockholders
thereupon began the dissolution suit.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-07-29
BUILDING
SOON TO Be READY
Will Accommodate Extreme
Southwest Section of City
During Coming School Year

The last sections Of the new portable
school building 10 be located upon w.
Sample st. have been erected and the
new school house will be ready for
occupancy as soon as the plumbing,
heating and lighting systems have
been installed. Work upon installa-
ton of the fixtures has begun and
Will be finished in a short time.
The portable building is being fit-
ted up at a total expense of $4,000,
and is designed 10 meet the temper
airy needs of a school in the extreme
west end of the city. Should a notice
able increase in the number of child
rem attending the school be noticed in
two or three years a permanent build
ing Will be erected and the portable
school removed to some other part Of
the city.
Miss Julia Malone. former principal
of the Jefferson school, will have
charge of the building and will teach
one grade. Miss Malone left the JEFF
fersOn school following the action Of
the school board in changing the JEFF
ferson into vocational institution. It
is probable that the new printing es-
adjustment will be located in the JEFF
ferson as Will the advanced classes in
woodwork.
Supt. L. ]. Montgomery is devOting
the present week To studying the vO-
National work in Detroit. and he ex-
poets TO get a few ideas for eQuiping
the South Bend schools from the VO-
cational institutions in that city Mr..
Montgomery viii return 10 South
Bend either Friday or Saturday.