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The Washington herald., 1915-03-14

frocks OF silk or lingerie for afternoon
wear The hip length and knee length
jackets are used on wooden suits for
spring wear. Very often the front OF the
Jacket is beltcd in and the back flares
from a point a couple of inches above
the regular waist line Sometimes the
back hangs straight to below the waist
line and there wide belt is placed
Sometimes. too, the front is shorter than
the back. The front is fitted in a bit at
the waist and back flares away
The Washington herald., 1915-03-14

To give. 1t is short skirt. often reach
ing barely to the boot tops. Sometimes
this skirt is >callopcd at the bottom or
cut i'll points or otherwise finished I'M
evenly. This is not a new trick. but ii
is still followed Occasionally in even
ing frocks the long. clinsing skirt is
still worn, hut the wide skirt is well
enough established to be the rule.
The Washington herald., 1915-03-14
SKIRTS.

Skirt>. perhaps, arc the important fca-
turc OF the season. There was a time,
you remember, when women who made
q prctcnsc at dressing in tbs fashion
The Washington herald., 1915-03-14
THE JACKET.

The Jacket OF the spring reaches either
to the hips, the knees. or the top OF the
high girdle The shortest kind is cut on
bolero lines and is oitencst seen in
The Washington herald., 1915-03-14

A1OW that the French openings are
N over and the american spring
openings, too, have been held.
the woman who cares about clothes
draws a long breath and takes stock Of
the various changes i'll fashion that have
been established.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-11-18
Iowa State News
|0vVA'S ELECTRIC
SIGN IS PLEASING.
CLEVER STUNT PUT ON az EN-.
GiNEERS ATTRACTS CoNSiD.
ERABLE ATTENTION.

Iowa City, Nov. 16.--The flashing
electric sign has found new use.
Electrical engineering students in the
University Of Iowa have adapted it to
the football yell.
Thursday and Friday nights from
The upper part of the physics build
ing there flashed continually the fam
Gus Iowa locomotive yell. Word by
word, the electric lights blazed it in
the darkness:
"Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah
Fight! Fight! Fight! Fight!
Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah!
Fight! Fight! Fight! Fight!
Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah!
Fight! Fight! Fight! Fight!
Iowa Fights! Iowa Fights! Iowa Fights
When the student body gives the
yell. it starts slowly and gathers mo-
mentum in much the same way that
an engine puffs out of a railroad sta
tion, and ends in drawn-out, crash
ing chorus on the Iowa Fights parts.
Sc accurately did the engineering
students work out the yell for the sign
that the time of the flashes is the same
relatively as that of the voices in yell
ling, the words coming more rapidly
toward the finish.
The sign was commented on here by
students and visitors as the most clev-
err device ever invented to express
football spirit.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-11-18
SOCIETY
IN EISTEDDFOD

Fairfield, Nov. 16. - Members of the
Fairfield oratorical society are being
congratulated by their friends for their
entrance into the contests of the AL
bia Eisteddfod association which are
to be held in that city on Thanksgiving
day Forty voices of the local organ.
ization have been selected to compete
for the prizes offered at the Abba
contest. Prof. C. w. Mountain, who
has been training the oratorio society
is confident that those selected to rep
resent Fairfield in the neighboring city
will do justice to themselves and their
home CITY, James P. Moorhead will
act as accompanist for the Fairfield
The local singers will en-
ter three contests. The first for
mixed chorus for which q 5000 prize
is offered. The second is for male
chorus and the third Is female
chorus. Practically all OF the local so.
ciety and large delegation Of friends
will go to Abba to attend the contests
on Thanksgiving day.
On December the local organiza-
ton will give its second annual enter
tainment rendering the great Christ
mas oratorio 1.-THE Messiah" at Bar.
hyatt chapel. The society will give the
famous musical number entirely with
out aid from abroad At the time of
going "The Creation" by Hayden 80
loists from Chicago will be secured.
This second number is scheduled for
February 8.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-11-18
GOVERNOR FAVORS
CONSOLIDATION

Wilton, Nov. 16.-Consolidated
schools are best for Iowa's country
districts. according to Governor Geo.
w. Clarke, who spoke at the dedica-
ton Of Wilton's remodeled grade and
high school building. The governor
said he based his belief in the con-
solidated schools upon the results of
the work of these schools in counties
in the state where they have been
established.
He complimented Wilton upon the
fine building and declared it is one
which would be a credit to much
larger city. The high school audi
forum was so crowded that many
were unable to get in.
The address Of welcome was given
by F. G. Wickes, president Of the Will
ton board of education. John Foster
of Des Moines. state Inspector of sec
ondary schools. also spoke. MUSIC
was furnished by the r. T. F. orches-
ira and by the Alpha quartet OF the
high school.
All of the rooms in the building
were visited. The basement contains
the manual training department., the
lockers and boiler room; the first floor
contains the grade rooms and the
second floor the high school rooms.
The building was remodeled at cost
of 100000.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-11-18
IOWA PIONEER WOMAN
PASSES AWAY AT HOME

Fairfield, Nov. Is. - The funeral
services of Mrs. Mary Fordyce, aged
mother of Dr. Winfield Fordyce of this
city were held this morning at nine
o'clock at the residence, two miles
west of Libertyville and the interment
took place near Stockport in Van
Buren, county.
Mrs. Fordyce was the widow of Hon.
Lewis Fordyce, who passed away
about three years ago. Her maiden
name was Newly and she was born
and raised in Indiana. In 1916 after
her marriage to Lewis Fordyce the
home was established in Lee county
Iowa and later the couple moved to
Van Buren, county. In 1873 they NOV
ed to Jefferson county locating on q
farm in Des Moines township. Mrs.
Fordyce was ninety years of age last
June and until the past few months
had been enjoying good health. How
ever during the weeks proceeding her
death relatives became aware that the
end was approaching and her death
was no shock to her relatives and
friends when it occurred on Sunday
evening.
Mrs. Fordyce is survived by six
sons, DR.. w. Fordyce of this city.
Thornton and Lew who reside near
Libertyville and Harry and Eugene,
who are located in the far west.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-11-18
GERMANS TO READ
ALLIES REPORTS

Washington, D. c., Nov. 16.-The
German ambassador, Count Won Bern.
storff. announced today that he mad
been informed that German censors
had been Instructed to insist on the
publication in full in Germany Of war
reports issued by the allies. An an
nouncement at the embassy, quoting
the instructions of the German chler
bureau of censors, said:
1--WE have the less reason to fear the
unabridged publication of reports cir
culated by our enemies, as our own
war reports are strictly according to
the truth, giving everybody the OPP
portunity of forming correct concep-
ton of the situation. The fear that
the official reports published by the
enemy might sometimes cause uneasl-
ness is counterbalanced by the con-
sideration that facts can never De
concealed for any length of time ana
that lies are always recognized as
such in the end"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-11-18
FAVOR BONDS FOR
BUILDING OF ROADS.
HARDIN COUNTY PEOPLE THINK
THAT 1T is THE BEST WAY
TO GET MONEY.

Iowa Falls, Nov. 16.--The sentiment
In favor of bond issue to handle the
good roads question in this county is
growing for many realize that, at the
present rate of progress, many Of the
taxpayers will be travelling in celestial
vehicles before the county roads are
all put to grade and graveled. 1t is
figured that it will take fourteen years
TO put the roads of Hardin county on a
permanent basis and the present users
Of the highways figure that the next
generation ought to help along the
good roads movement by helping to
pay the bond issue. Last year, six
miles of the county roads were grad
cd, and this year seventeen miles will
be added to the county's permanent
road asset. The county's income from
road taxes and the automobile fund
amounts to about $4,000 annually. Or
this. 1t requires $4,000 to keep UP the
roads of the county, leaving 100000
for permanent roads. 1t is figured
by many Of the taxpayers of the coun-
ty that bond issue that will rest on
the future as well as the present will
enable the county to realize permanent
roa>As In very few years and that the
$4,000 now spent in grading few
miles each year would go a long ways
In surfacing the graded roads. The
preeont board Of supervisors is saving
the county a lot Of money in road
work this year, as the work is let by
to the lowest bidder. Last
year the county paid little over zS
cents and this year less than II cents.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-11-18
CLUB WOMEN ARE
AFTER CIGARETS

Des Moines, Nov. 16.-The temper
ance and club women of Des Moines
nave been waging a secret campaign
against the tobacco dealers of Des
Moines who are in the cigaret bust
ness. Particular stress in the cam
paign has been laid o ngeting evidence
against the men who sell cigarets to
minors. Considerable evidences have
been secured on this point and also on
the point that several Of the dealers
have not paid their special license tax
which permits them to sell cigarets at
all. The campaign has been on for six
months, and will now be made public
In an effort to wipe out a great share
II not all of the cigaret business IN
DeS MOines.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-11-18
CARLOAD OF FISH
PLACED IN RIVER

Maquoketa. Nov. 16.-After a most
strenuous effort the labors of Deputy
State Game Warden T. J. Lancaster
of this city have been rewarded A
carload of game fish has arrived on
the Milwaukee road in charge of AS.
sistant State Game Warden Alberts
and were placed in the Maquoketa riv-
er above the Pinhook dam by Mr..
Lancaster, assisted by John Macomb
and Carl Hinkelman. The past few
weeks have brought much sport for
local nimrods who have been catching
the flnny tribe in large numbers. Mr..
Lancaster deserves much credit for
securing this large consignment which
will provide the waters of the old
Maquoketa with plenty of game fish.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-11-18
VALUABLE HORSES
BURNED TO DEATH

Washington, D. c., Nov. 16.-One
man was burned to death and three
others we're probably fatally injured
as the result of fire at Benning race
rack, in the suburbs Of Washington,
last night. which in addition TO des.
troying fourteen Of the stables and
other structures, burned at least twen-
ty valuable horses to death. Estimates
today placed the loss on the buildings,
horses and equipment at about 1885,
O0C.
The Are started from an unknown
cause on a fence and was famed by
a h gh wind.
For years Benning track was the
meeting place for the best horses OF
the country, we'll known horsemen,
breeders and track followers and fur
nislled annual society events for Wash
ing, onians. Since 1908 it has been
used as a winter home for race horses.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-11-18
OFFENDING ''P NJ"
TO BE REINSTATED

Washington, D. c.. Nov. 16.-Defi-
mite instructions went from the white
house to the postoffice department to.
day to reinstate George Burl1itt as as
sistant postmaster at Winnetka, ILL.,, re-
CARELESS of what other charge, in addi.
ton to that of criticizing the presi.
dent for his engagement, were pend
ing against him.
The instructions sent to the post.
Office department yesterday were that
Burkitt should be reinstated If no
other charges were pending against
him. Today the question was taken
up again and as result orders were
issued that he be reinstated uncond'-
tionally without further delay. 4
other, charges against Burkitt pro-
ably will be investigated by postoftice
inspectors later.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-11-18
OPEN SERVICES At CHARLTON.

Charlton, Nov. 16. = The evange-
listic services, conducted by Luther
Knox Peacock and party, opened Sun
day at the tabernacle, which has been
constructed for the occasion and which
will seat about two thousand people.
The large chorus choir is a pleasing
feature, and adds zest to the services.
Evangelist Peacock is powerful
speaker and it is expected that great
good will be accomplished at these
meetings. which will continue several
weeks.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-11-18
~AUNTY" WADE WANTS
TO GO HOME TO DIE

Enterprise, Nov. 16.-"Aunty" Wade
OF This city, IS years old, who, born
In slavery down in Dixie, wants to
10 back home. She asks to spend
her last days on the plantation at
Westview, Va, and be buried with the
white folks when she dies. "Aunty'
Wade confided her cherished dream
to c. M. Young, secretary of the Iowa
Humane society. The county author
tiles have ordered her placed in the
county poor house. Secretary Young
promised the aged negro woman to get
her back to her plantation nome
where she believes there are few OF
her kin living. Secretary Young will
ask the miners at Enterprise to put
aside portion of their pay this
month to buy her a railroad ticket.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-11-18
HAS NARROW ESCAPE
WHILE WIRING HOUSE

Iowa Falls, Nov. 16.-Frank Bahr of
the Bahr Electric Co., of this city mar
rowly escaped electrocution while
wiring house. Whether the accident
was due to ''shot" or to some defect
in running the service wires is not
known Mr. Bahr was knocked from
the step ladder on which he was work
ing and the thumb and forefingar Of
the right hand badly burned. His right
side was also paralyzed for a time.
The wire carried 1900 volts.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-11-18
TWO HIGHWAYS TO
CANADA PROPOSED

New Orleans, Nov. 16.-Two routes
are being considered for the Jefferson
highway from New Orleans to Wlnni-
peg. for which good roads advo Gates
out One would pass through Shreve-
port, Denison, Texas; Muskogee, Par
sons, Kansas City, Omaha, Sioux Falls,
Fargo and Grand Forks. The other
would touch Alexandria, La; Fort
Smith, Joplin, Kansas City, Des
MONIES and st. Paul. The choice will
be decided today by the board OF di-
rectors, which, with other officers, will
be elected.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-11-18
HARVARD SENDING
HOSPITAL UNIT

Cambridge, Mass, Nov. 16.-Thirty-
six surgeons and thirty-six nurses,
comprising the second Harvard unit,
will leave here late today for New
York and will sail tomorrow on the
steamship Noordam for hospital ser.
vice in the war zone DR.. David
Cheever Of the Harvard medical
school is in charge of the party, which
will be accompanied to New York by
DR.. A. Lawrence Lowell, president Of
the university.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-11-18
MORE THAN $1,000, 900.

Iowa City, Nov. 16.-With the new
gymnasium for Iowa women, dedicat-
ed by the men and women Of the state
who attended social sessions therein,
the university has added more than
a half million dollars worth of build
ings to its equipment the past year.
The total Is $543,OO0 and the list in
cludes gym for men and one for
women; hospital and nurses home;
chemistry. dental and isolation hos
pital buildings; hydraulic plant, and
a heating plant. With city, corpora
ton and private individuals building
freely, the grand total for the year, in
is $1,113,320.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-11-18
PLAN TO PUBLISH
CHANGES IN LAW
SECRETARY OF STATE ALLEN TO
GIVE COMPLETE INFoRMA-
TON IN BOOKLET.

Des Moines, Nov. 16.-Important
changes made by, the thirty-sixth gen.
eral assembly in the election laws OF
Iowa, will be featured in the revision
of the pamphlet giving the primary
and election statutes Of the state
which will soon be distributed by W.
S. Allen, secretary of state
BY change In the law made by
the last legislature, candidates will
be required to file nomination papers
earlier. Persons running for state,
judicial, congressional or legislative
office, will be required to file candi.
dacy petitions with the secretary OF
state not more than sixty days or less
than forty days before the date Of the
primary.
Under the old law the filing could
be made as late as thirty days before
the primary.
Candidates for county office may
file nomination papers with the coun-
ty. auditor not more than sixty days
and not less than thirty days before
the primary. Formerly county cand1-
dates had until twenty days before
the primary to officially cast their
hats in the ring.
Candidates for city Offices must
file with the city clerk not more than
forty days and not less than fifteen
days before the primary. The limit
formerly was ten days before the pri-
mary for the filing Of nomination pa
pers for municipal Office.
Z The change in time Of filing Is for
the purpose Of lengthening the period
for the proper officers to prepare the
ballots. In some instances the officials
had great difficulty in getting ready
for the primary under the old law, it
Is said.
The absent voters law will be print
ed in the new pamphlet. This statute,
will be put into use for the first time
or the presidential preference pri-
nary next April The only election
n which this measure will not apply
will be the school election. 1t specl-
les that the law applies to general,
pecial primary, county, city or town
'lections-but omits school elections.
The measure contains Instructions
O the proper election ohices to pre-
,are ballots for the use Of the absent
'oters. These ballots can be procured
lot more than fifteen days or less
han three days before an election, by
applying to the county auditor or city
Jerk. according to the character OF
he election.
There were a number OF minor
,hanges in the election laws which
,oncern the election officials.
Although there was considerable
ak during the session of the legisla'
ure Of desired changes in the non.
PARTISAN judiciary law, the statute was
eft as it was. However, the ruling
Il the Polk county district court also
tands. This provides that in addi-
ion to placing the non-partisan judi
iary ballot on the party ballots.
separate ballot is to be prepared Tor
persons who do not affiliate with any
POLITICAL party.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-11-18
ISSUE MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Charlton, Nov. Is The county clerk
has issued marriage license to Ralph
r. Wright, % and Lizzie L. Davis. 20,
both of near Russell, who were mar
ried at the U. B. parsonage in Cedar
township on Sunday, Rev. Geo. J. Corn
ford performing the service in the
presence Of few relatives and friends.
The bride was attired in dark blue
silk dress. They will reside in Russell
Horace f. Marshall, %, and Miss
Rea Fay Wilson, %, both Of Des
Moines, were united in marriage at the
Methodist Episcopal parsonage in this
city on Saturday afternoon, Rev. e. e.
IlgenFritz performing the ceremony.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-11-18
WHEAT LADEN SHIP
ON LAKES BURNED

Calumet, Mich, Nov. 16.-The
steamer Alfred P. Wright, 275 feet
long, downbound, from Duluth, with
wheat, burned to the waters edge to-
day in Harbor of Refuge at Portage
entry, blocking the canal The crew
is safe at Houghton.
The Wright, which was bound for
Cleveland with 100000 bushels of
wheat, lies in twenty feet of water.
The hull can be salyaged.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-11-18
NEGROES PLANNING
NATIONAL HOLIDAY

Savannah, Ca, Nov. 16.-Negroes OF
this city. under the leadership of Prof.
r. r. Wright, president Of the Georgia
industrial college here, have launched
a movement for an annual national
negro holiday in memory of Booker L.
Washington. AS there is some uncer-
rainty as to the date when DR.. Wash
ington was born, it is their purpose to
have specific day set aside on which
to pay yearly tribute to the educator.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-11-18
INJURED WHILE ON
WAY TO SEE FATHER

Delta, Nov. 16.-Mrs. NJ z. Shaft
and Mrs. Corbin Utterback, sisters. IN
goirg to Springfield, in buggy to visit
their sick father, Mr.. Hubbard, who
is over 80 years old, met an automo
bile Their horse turned and they
were thrown out One bone in Mrs.
Shafts hand was broken and she sus.
tanned a three inch cash in her head.
Mrs Utterback escaped with bruises.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-11-18
SUPREME COURT
TERM IS OPENED

Des Moines, Nov. 16.-The supreme
court will open it's November term to-
day. Oral arguments will be heard
in cases appealed from the following
counties: Pottawattamie, Harrison,
Audubon, Page, Fremont, Crawford,
Calhoun, Carroll, Ida. Sac, Greene,
Marshall Benton, Linn, Cedar, Jones
and Dubuque.
The state board of control yester-
day went to Woodward to look over
the work being done on the state cpl
leptic. colony.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-11-18
FALLS DEAD WHILE
STANDING FISHING

Davenport, Nov. 16.-Albert Turner
Clingan fell dead while fishing on
nHock river near Milan. His body was
n light at once to his home in Daven-
ZIG Clingan had been fishing there
s'sf Ss, during the day and his wife
F& over after him in the afternoon
ga 4 after she arrived, he fell and
posed to have died at once. Heart
j lie was the cause of death. He
4 suffered from the ailment for some
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CASE TOO NEAR WINDOW.

Sioux City, Nov 16.-The residence
of Or. w. J. Stewart in Morningside
was robbed of jewel case containing
5000 worth of jeweled rings, necklaces
and SIS in gold The bureau was
standing near a window on the first
floor and the prowler had only to cut
a small hole in the screen through
which he extended his arm.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-11-18
TRIES TO KILL RATS
/ AND SHOOTS HIMSELF

" Mason City, Nov. 16.-William
sGraney, a prominent farmer of near
shera will probably die as the result OF
accidentally shooting himself. While
with group of men who were shoot
ing rats, his shotgun was in some UNI
accountable manner discharged in his
face, and the left side was blown off in
such manner as will cause his death.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-11-18
HURT IN CIRCULAR SAW.

Cascade, Nov. 16.-Frank Pierce, a
we'll known farmer residing just south
of Cascade, is slowly recovering from
an accident sustained while cumming
out a circular saw, using an emery
wheel in the work.
The wheel broke, tearing large
cash in his right side, carrying away
E. portion of three ribs.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-11-18
BOND ISSUE Of s25, 600.

owa City, Nov. 16.-The Iowa City
INCL voted to issue $4,000 worth
bonds to cover the latest brick and
sulithic paving done here, and also
re a second reading to resolution
4,viding for the paving of many
re blocks in the city. In all, more
an 100000 worth of work will be
ne
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-11-18
TIME FOR PEACE
MOVE is NOT RIPE

London, Nov 16.-The Dutch gov
eminent has no present intention OF
mediating for peace, says a Reuter-
dispatch from The Hague.
The government declares itself fully
cogaizant OF the fact that the termina-
ton of the war would be beneficial to
Holland but asserts this is not suftic-
tent reason for mediation, the dispatch
saws
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-11-18
HOLLAND APPOINTS
CONSUL FOR IOWA

Kansas City, Mo-, Nov. 16.-Henry
Visscher today was appointed consul
for the Netherlands for Kansas, Iowa
and western district Of Missouri His
headquarters will be in Kansas City: