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Williams news., 1915-01-14
HARD ID RETRENCH
Problem That Confronts the Ad-
 miniStration.
Situation Created by Years of Repub- Iican MisruIe Can Not Easily Be
 Met-What Economy Might . Have Accomplished.

We may as well recognize now as at any time that retrenchment is the hardest thing a government can ac- complish. Economy is easy compared with retrenchment. They are not in the larger sense synonymous terms, by any means. Economy might have been practiced in the building up of the pension system, but it was not; re- trenchment would be to go back over the job and. make it right by purging the rolls and getting the fingers of frauds and fakers out of the treasury, and giving the governments bounty to the deserving only, but any suggestion of that character would never be ac- ceptable to the Republicans
 Economy might have kept a world of unnecessary and indefensible ex- penses out of congress, but retrench- ment would be to go back and abolish extravagance, free seeds, mileage graft, abuse of the franking privilege and others of minor character. But no Republican would listen to such a proposition.
 Economy might have prevented the packing of the executive departments with clumsy administrative systems which necessitate the employment of thousands of clerks that are not really essential to the public service; re- trenchment would mean to install com nonsense business methods, minus red tape. and dispense with the serv- ices of unneeded employees. No Re publican would ever consent to that.
 The Republican wants his public buildings or his river appropriations just as the Democrats do, and he will raise sand unless he gets them.
 All this being true, and it likewise being true that the business of the government continues to grow as, the population grows, as the business and industry of the country grow, naturally the governments expense will grow. Ii the government were not extrava- gant in any respect, if it's financial operations were exactly right, every year would mark some increase of the appropriations, because as the country develops and the population increases the governmental machinery will have to increase. Therefore a slight in- crease of expense from year to year is not objectionable
 What is objectionable are the top heavy systems, the pension abuses and the numerous other extravagances which the Republicans have installed and for which the Democratic admins tration must now provide because it cannot at single blow dispense with them.
Williams news., 1915-01-14
Gravel Improves Roads.

Where gravel is abundant roads may be greatly improved by spreading a layer of the same on a central space in the road. This space should be not less than say twelve feet wide. If the gravel is suitable, two to three inches of it will tend to firm the road. bed. Of course the ideal way where the materials are suitable and the expense can be borne is to remove the earth from this; central portion and nearly fill the depression with small stones. Then cover with two or three inches of earth and over this spread the gravel. A good road is thus made and one that lasts, but this can only be done where such material in plenti. ful.
Williams news., 1915-01-14
Political Possibilities.

In view of sufficiently self-evident facts is not very considerable flock ing of Progressives to President Will son among the political possibilities of the next two years? In connection with this possibility another thought suggests itself:
 Has not President Wilson a great opportunity in this situation to gain. useful, and not unneeded, recruits by somewhat broadening his position and attitude-by becoming somewhat less the leader of a partisan organization and somewhat more the representative of all voters who cherish the wider and newer thought of governmental activi- ties, duties and responsibilities? Mr. Wilson stands for that thought in the Democracy. Could he not, and should he not, welcome the Progressives as a great body of voters available to sup port policies on which he and they are so largely in agreement?
Williams news., 1915-01-14
Travesty on Real FaIstaff.

Yarmouth has a claim upon all Eng ltshmen quite independently of it's as- sociations with the breakfast bloater, remarks a writer in St. Nicholas. For it was the home of Shakespeare's Fall staff, who appears to have been man of exemplary piety. The Falstaffs were an old Yarmouth family.
 "A Falstolfe or Falstaff,' writes John Richard Green, twas bailiff of Yarmouth in 12S1. Another is among the first of it's representatives in par liament, and from that the members of that family filled the highest mu- nicipal offices. John Falstolfe, man of considerable account in the town, purchased lands at the close of the fourteenth century in Caistor, and be- came the father of Sir John Falstolfe, who, after distinguished military ca reer, was luckless enough to give his name to Shakespeare's famous char acter. In Yarmouth, however, he was better known as a benefactor to the great church of St. Nicholas.
Williams news., 1915-01-14

E VERY woman likes to possess pret- L ty and dainty accessories of dress, no matter how fragile and short-lived their glory and freshness may be. Here are three of the new things that have considerable durability to their credit and are indisputably attractive. and therefore popular.
 At the left is a-corset cover of pale pink crepe de chine and shadow lace with shoulder straps and decorative flowers of satin ribbon. The same mod ei may be bought in any of the light shades and in white, at so modest a price that almost anyone may gratify a taste for just pretty things" by juying it. A little can be saved by making it at home, when the price will be something less than dollar for the material J
 2. In making such small garments there is saving usually in making two at one time; The width of the silk and lace is sufficient when the length required is purchased to make two corset covers like that shown here
 A straight strip of the crepe de chine is decorated with three groups of tiny hand-run tucks and hemmed up along one edge. The other edge is stitched-by hand, if possible-to a strip of shadow lace of the same length as the silk. The upper edge of the lace is bound with satin ribbon
 na shoulder straps of the same rib ,oon are sewed to place.
 Three small ribbon daisies or flat roses with pale yellow centers are sewed to the front, and baby ribbon ; is run through the binding at the tol and the hem at the bottom, in order to adjust the garment to the figure.
 At She right is a neckband of velvet ribbon bordered with knife-plaited lace and fastened with hook and eye un
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JULIA BOTTOMLEY.
Lace Novelties

Wide flouncing, with a very narrow design along the edge, is one of the peculiarities of this years laces This is new and can be used in the gowns where the skirt is series of over tapping silk and lace flounces Among such designs is the "Boule de neige." The narrow border which outlines the deep scallop is vine dotted by little round balls of the thread. Another novelty, fur lace, has so thick a che nille design that it looks like fur A deep founcing with a double row of scallops with this extremely narrow border is for the foundation skirt, that is unlined and covered to just about the ankles with satin or velvet over tunic. The ankles show through this lace fopncing.
Williams news., 1915-01-14
HAIR CUT OFF AS SHE SLEPT
Girl Awakes to Find Her Presses, the FamiIy's Pride, Gone-Act of
 Revenge.

Orange, N. J.-When Mary Carnova, the thirteen-year-old daughter of An tonic Carnova of 12 Forest street, Orange, awoke one morning recently she found that her long black. hair, which was of exceptional beauty and the pride of the family, had been cut off. She did not know how or when she had been despoiled.
 The police arrested Polo Cripsy, aged fifty-one, a boarder at the Car nova home, but Carnova would not be- Iieve Cripsy was guilty, and the charge against him was dismissed. Chief of Police Drabell believes that the hair was cut off for revenge by some enemy of the girls father
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COSTLY METHOD OF REVENGE
Procedure in Europe Reminded An drew Carnegie of Somewhat
 Humorous Incident.

Andrew Carnegie, in a recent inter- view on peace, said to a New York reporter:
 A lad twenty killed a man and woman in Sarajevo. All Europe is now lighting to avenge this wrong. Eng land alone is spending $35,0OO a min ute, according to Sidney Webb, on gun powder
 Well, this is such an expensive way to avenge a wrong that it reminds me of the man at the banquet
 "A man entered the cloakroom, at the end of banquet, and began to smash in silk hat after silk hat
 |" "Hold on, boss! What fo' yo' smash in all dem high hats? demanded the attendant.
 I'm looking for my own," the gen. tleman answered. It's an opera hat collapsible, you know. None of these seem to be it."
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Precipitated Him to the Bottom.

they were driven from their task by cave-ins caused by heavy rains. Finally they were within a few feet of MT. Chapman. He directed their efforts, took nourishment through a tube, spoke words of comfort to his wife and appeared to be both rational and sound.
 Soon the workmen reached the last layer of stone. Some worked at the stone while others slipped their hands through crevices and supported Chap man. Even then he appeared to be able to help himself, but when the last rocks were removed and Chapman was taken from the well he was dead, having succumbed just as assurances of safety reached him.
Williams news., 1915-01-14
MAN |S BURIED
 ALIVE IN WELL
Pennsylvania Farmer Imprisoned Under Arch of Tons of Earth
 and Stone.
DIRECTS OWN RESCUE
Strain of Spending 1a Hours Under 35 Feet of Fallen Wall Prove Too Great for Chapman and
 His Heart Fails.

Wheatsheaf, Pa.-Imprisonment for Is hours under tons of earth in an old 32-foot well so seriously affected Will liam Chapman of Wheatsheaf that he died few minutes before he was dug out, after directing the efforts of res cuers for several hours Physicians worked for an hour with a pulmotor and oxygen, but failed to revive MT. Chapman. It is believed his heart failed when he felt the hand of the first rescuer to reach him and that death followed instantly.
 MT. Chapman was a farmer and was also employed as engineer in the workings of the Penn Sand & Gravel company of Tullytown. He was a sturdy man of middle age, in excellent health. ..t
 We'll Caves In.
 Because of recent rains, MT Chap man was unable to work in the Penn quarries and determined to make some repairs in the we'll on the farm he had rented. He was. descending the slip pery wall when two large stones slipped from their places in the wall of the well and precipitated him to the bottom, following which the sides caved in on him. Mrs. Chapman, who was in the house, heard the crash and rushed to the we'll.
 It is believed that when the wall of the vel collapsed the stones formed an arch, thus saving Mr. Chapman from instant death. In his narrow prison he obtained air through crevices in the rocks and was able to make such sounds that his relatives and friends knew he was alive
 Men Worked FranticaIIy for Hours.
 For IS hours men worked in relays of four hours each removing earth and stones from the well. Several times
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EURS and pushes and other warmth | conserving fabrics help to make it possible for the devotee of the touring car to face ordinary winter weather and keep comfortable. Coats with broad collars of fur that can be fas- tened up close about the neck, caps that stick to the head and are soft, shaped to protect the eyes and not to catch the wind, with veils that cannot come off-all have been planned for her. Furlined gloves for the maid chat likes to drive, and the coziest of overshoes, encourage her to defy the weather
 Here are two caps that are thor oughly practical and at the same time have the compelling virtue of being good-looking.' They are modelled after . the. jaunty .jockey-cap type, but have full. soft crowns and can be pulled down over the ears.
 In each of them the veil is held in place by narrow straps made of the same material as the cap. These straps are sewed at one end to the cap and fasten at the other with snap fasteners. This allows the veil to be brought down over the face and wound about the throat, or to be fas- tened up off the face or wholly de- tached.\
 The cap at the left has a stiff visor covered with cloth and lined with silk.
Williams news., 1915-01-14

the proper locating, grading and drain. age of the sub-base, which are essen tial to any good road.
 This sub-base can be used as an earth road during the years when traf. fic is light and can be kept in service able condition by dragging after spring and fall rains at cost of $50 year a mile.
 The second step is to make gravel road, when travel increases or funds become available, by applying several inches of sharp, clean gravel after dragging and rolling the earth road. This can be done in most places for a few hundred dollars mile, and main tenance will cost about one hundred dollars a mile.
 When the gravel road is outgrown it forms an excellent foundation for a concrete surface. It is only neces. sary to loosen the gravel and roll it to uniform compactness, then lay a course of hydraulic concrete to carry heavy traffic. The surface construc- tion costs approximately $1.50 a square yard. Maintenance should not average more than $50 mile.
 The final step in progressive road building, when heavy teaming and trucking predominate, is to lay course of vitrified brick or granite sets grouted with cement on a sand cushion on top of the concrete. Or, if part of the road should become a residence street or be set apart as
Williams news., 1915-01-14

Caps of this kind are often made of the same material as the coat.
 The cap at the right is made of mottled plush with a narrow, flexible brim that takes the place Of visor. In it the crown is not quite so full as in the cloth cap, because the fabric is heavier and looks much like fur.
 The floating veil is long or short, of more or less heavy chiffon in washable quality and color Caps of this type are inexpensive and alto. gether dependable.
Williams news., 1915-01-14
A Test for Linen.

Everything that's labeled Enen isn't linen. It may be part cotton and part linen, and it may be mercerized cotton with a very small portion of linen in it.
 To test the material you buy for linen, drop water on the goods. If it is all linen the moisture spreads rap idly and dries quickly. On cotton the fabric will remain moist for some time.
 Glycerin is considered a better test than water It causes linen to appear transparent.
 Another test for linen is by break ing the yarn. If cotton the ends will curl up, if pure linen the ends remain smooth.
Williams news., 1915-01-14
Wouldn't Stand for It.

tShe wore determined look as she entered the drug store.
 Look here, young man, if a tall man with a red mustache comes and asks you for prescription you're not to let him have it."
 Really, madam, T."
 "No, you mustn't let him have it on any account. He's come here for month, and says he wants some thing to improve his appetite. He's boarding at my establishment, young man."
 And with a muttered threat the landlady passed from the shop leav- ing the druggists assistant pale and trembling.
Williams news., 1915-01-14
Democrats Sustained.

The Republicanjsm of protected 1n- terests and high nnance is entitled to all the satisfaction it can extract from the fact that the voter has given the Democracy of Wilson safe working majority in the house and a quadru- pied majority in the senate.
 In making it's appeal to enlightened public conscience and thought the statesmanship and high-minded patri- otism of Wilson and Bryan need enter tain no fear of such reactionaries as Penrose, Cannon, Longworth, ct al., uho are again in evidence.
Williams news., 1915-01-14
Presidents Word of Promise.

It has already been proved that the United States cank withstand the shock of foreign war far better than it can withstand the devastating as- saults of harmful legislation from with in our own borders. The firm convic- tion already held and now re-enforced by President Wilson's statementsAtha these assaults are over is, all that jaded business required to make it move onward with rush.-Philadel phia Public Ledger.
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der ribbon rose set in millinery foli- age. This may be worn with the ruche outstanding and is very simple affair to make at home, as the lace plating comes ready made.
 The little bow made of wire covered with narrow velvet ribbon that is wound over it, finishes a neckband of velvet which fastens at the back These bows, unattached to the band. are worn over standing ruches to SUD- port the lace or maline of which they are made. fI
 ......- JULIA soTToMLEY.
Williams news., 1915-01-14
Mats for the Table.

Very useful, inexpensive table mats may be made from thick brown cor rugated packing paper. Cut out size and shape required, and use two thfcknesses, placing the smooth sur faces back to back. Sew them firmly together at the edges, and cover them with muslin or any other washing fabric. The covers may be removed and washed when they toeome soiled
Williams news., 1915-01-14
At the First Signs

Of falling hair get Cuticura. It works wonders. Touch spots of dan druff and itching with Cuticura Oint- ment, and follow next morning with a hot shampoo of Cuticura Soap. This at once arrests falling hair and pro notes hair growth. For free sample each with 32-p. Skin Book. address post card: Cuticura, Dept. X, Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Williams news., 1915-01-14
Clay Mixed With Sand to the Point oi Saturation, With the Angular Sane Grains in Contact.

a boulevard, quiet pavement o wood blocks, sheet asphalt or asphal blocks can be laid on the concrete.
 This is the most practical and eco nomical plan, providing for varying volumes and kinds of traffic over 2 century or more of use and involving loss of investment in pavements tha are excessively costly to maintain ane which are not essential as a founda tion in the final type of highway.
Williams news., 1915-01-14
His Only Possession.

/. Al Rogers was travelling through a lonely section in the suburbs of Bos- ton one night, short while ago, when he was startled by hearing this pite- ous appeal:
 ''Will the kind gentleman please help poor unfortunate man? T."
 At this point Al felt to locate his watch. The other continued:
 q have nothin' in the world but this loaded revolver"
Williams news., 1915-01-14
ARE YOU THINKING OF
 THE.NEW COUNTRY?

The State of Colorado wishes, If you are in earnest to procure a home, say of 32O acres, to help and pro- mote you, barring speculators and investors. THE GREAT DIVIDE, published 43 Post Building, Denver, Colorado, is anxious to tell you all about it. Send stamp for sample copy today. Also say what paper you read this in.-Adv.
Williams news., 1915-01-14
Keep Water From Road.

Where road runs along hill, the water must be kept from running upor the road. The side ditch must be am pie and, if necessary, string of tile put three feet or more below the bot. tom of the ditch on the uphill side, which will prevent seepage from be low.
Williams news., 1915-01-14
Call for Co-Operation.

The way to bring about good times is clear. It is necessary, however. for everybody to cooperate in his sphere. By talking good times and working in that direction the United States will have the factors of halcyon prosperity operative when the war closes
Williams news., 1915-01-14
CESS IN ROAD BUILDING
ways Described-Concrete Gravel and Brick Mentioned.

Highway improvement, like the growth of population, should be pro- gressive, argues student of the sub- ject. Each should be suited to the requirements of it's period, says Cleve- land Leader. This contemplates, first,
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Poor BuroIar.

: "A burglar got into my house about three o'clock this morning when was on my way home from the club" said Jones.
 Did he get anything?" asked Brown i.--...
 q should say he did get something" replied Jones. The poor devil is in the hospital. My wife thought it was e."-Cincinnati Enquirer.
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Majority Is Large Enouuh.

The Democrats came out as well in the congressional elections as they could reasonably expect in an of year. The Democratic majority in the Sixty-fourth congress is quite large enough for efficient party work
Williams news., 1915-01-14
Wife Killed Babies and Herself,

Thayer, Kan.-Mrs. Lee Moore, who had been deserted by her hus- band, killed her two small children and then committed suicide. The bodies of all three were found in we'll.
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LoQicaI Result,

"She has such a dogged expres sion.'
 No wonder, with that pug -ose."
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Marble to Retain.

Kniicker-Jones has a remarkable memory.
 Bocker-Wonderful; he remembers a winter that wasn't just like this.
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Instruction for Road Boss.

Instruction for Road Boss. Every road boss should attend road. making school and read all he can about highway construction and main tenance.
Williams news., 1915-01-14

Be happy. Use Red Cross Bag Blue; much better than liquid blue. Delights the laundress. All grocers. Adv.
Williams news., 1915-01-14

An extensive deposit of asphalt of superior quality has been discovered in the Philippines
Judsonia weekly advance., 1915-03-24


 does well where moisture is abund- ant, and also where drouth prevails though under drouth 1t makes its best growth under cultivation-in cultivat- ed rows It is. not particular in! re- gard to kind of soil. Any reasonably good soil will produce a good yield of this hay.
 Time and Method of Seeding. Sudan grass may be sowed in April, May or June, either broadcast or in rows of 21a to feet apart. Broad cast seeding requires 15 to 20 pounds per acre, while row planting requires only two to four pounds per acre. Pre- pare land as for any other crops and have ground smooth and as level as possible. Peas or soy beans may be mixed with sudan grass to make hay. Yield and Quality. The yield of this grass is high. Nearly five tons per acre have been obtained where conditions. favored. and 1t rarely ever falls as low as one ton per acre of cured hay Analyses have not yet been made or, at least. reported, but it has proved palatable. and probably has about the same feed ing value as Johnson grass or a little better as 1t is more leafy. It Is use. fui as a soiling crop for feeding dairy COWS.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1915-03-24
THAT TIRED FEELING
Do You Continually Feel Sluggish, Disinterested?

If you do, it is probably caused by your liver. When the liver fails to perform its functions properly, the system becomes clogged with poison ous matter, that weighs you down mentally and physically.
 The liver gets out of order very easily, aud if neglected, chronic trouble usually results. Don't delay if you feel badly. You knowingly lay yourself open to life long pain, when you allow yourself 10 continue in run down condition. Cure your self quickly and harmlessly with the natural vegetable remedy, Liv-Ver- Lax. It has all the effectiveness bu, not the effect, of ealonel. = '
 Genuine Liv-Ver-Lax bears the likeness and signature of L. K l Grigsby. and is guaranteed to give satisfaction or money refunded. In sist on it. For sale at your drug gist's.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1915-03-24

In the District Court of the United States for the Western Division of the Eastern District of Arkansas.
 In the matter of Lee Rogers of Bee be, in the County of White, State of Ark ansas, Bankrupt.
 The application of the said Lee Rog- CTS for dschal ge in Bankruptcy hav- ing been filed, notice is hereby given that said application will be heard in the United States District Court Room in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, on the 22nd day of April, A. D. 1915, at 9:30 O clock A. M.
 Sid. B. Redding, Clerk.