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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-01-21

A LONG and ample cape Of black
"A satin, lined with satin in a con
trasting color, and interlined for addi-
tional warmth, develops new idea in
treatment of the neck. Here a wide
ruff, like the body of the cape, makes
an attractive finish and a protection
for the throat at the same time. The
plating for the ruff is graduated in
width, growing narrower from the
sides toward the front. But it is suff1-
GENTLY wide to enfold the back Of the
head, the ears and the throat when
the cape is fastened in the front.
A long silk-covered cord extends
about the base of the ruff, terminating
In two cabochons (made of the cord)
one at each side. Long ends termi-
mating In heavy silk tassels fall from
the center of each of these silk orna-
ments.
A narrow ruching made of satin like
that in the lining outlines the hem
on the inside of the cape all around.
It is dainty finish, handmade and
elegant.
This Is one of the longest of capes
and one Of the few intended solely
for evening or other dressy wear.
The cape, which occupied the cen
ter of the stage as the newest and
most chic of wraps at the beginning
Of the season, did not capture the
popular fancy, but was admired by a
Is an attractive novelty.
There are many jeweled hair bands
discriminating following among those
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-01-21
BARRIERS Endanger Royal Lives.

When in the BARRIERS chair a man
is helpless. And one wonders if such
an idea occurred to the king of the
Belgians when he was shaved by a
village barber the other day. If that
modest Figaro had been a German
spy, he would have been in position
to strike blow which would probably
have rejoiced the heart of the kaiser.
The risk run by monarchs who sub
nit their royal chins to be shaved by
other hands than. their own was
brought to the notice of Charles ii
one fine morning at Windsor castle.
The barber who was shaving the king
paused in his work to remark, as he
held the royal nose between his finger
and thumb, do you know, your maj
esty. l could cut your throat if /
wanted to-" The king jumped from
the chair in alarm, exclaiming: odds
fish! so you could" And that barber
never entered the palace again
London Chronicle.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-01-21

A LII sorts of fancy shell combs, or
n namental hairpins, hair bands and
small barettes, bespeak the return to
favor of more elaborate styles in hair
dressing. The combs are shaped in
so many different ways and made in
so many different sizes that one con-
cludes they are fashioned to be worn
in any position on the head which
suits the fancy.
A great variety in shell combs, pins
and ornaments are set with rhine
stones and sparkling colored stones,
The combs and other ornaments are
shown in tortoise colorings, amber,
black, white, and gray. Besides white
rhinestones there are settings in en-
erald. amethyst, garnet and topaz
colOrs.
A popular comb, of which an exam
pie is shown in the picture, Is made
to wear when the hair is done in
French coil. 1t is long and the teeth
are Joined to a band which is some
times narrower at one end than at the
other, and sometimes pointed at the
ends. This comb may be had with
the teeth hinged on SO that 1t can be
adjusted to the head in different po-
sitions. A single row of stones, or a
row extending all around the edge OF
the band, gives a pretty sparkle to
this comb Often the band is entirely
encrusted with stones. This more
than doubles the price of the comb
without adding much to it's attrac.
ton.
A very popular large shell pin is
shown in the picture. One or two OF
these pins is thrust in the hair at
the sides when It is coiled low. Or
a pair is sometimes seen in a long
French coil
The large Farrar comb is worn in
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-01-21
STUDY WAR LESSONS
Congress viii Wait for Results
in Europe.
TO Take No Action for National De-
Tense until Proof of Offensive
and Defensive Efficiency Is
Produced.
BY EDWARD 3. CLARK.

Staff Correspondent of the Western News
per Union.
ngton.-Congress is giving at
tention to the matter of military pre-
paredness
Through speeches made in congress
and through the hearing before the
rules and military committees facts
are coming out concerning the navy
and the army of the republic. No facts
are attested which have not been at
tested before, but today there is so
much interest in the general matter
of preparedness that the committee
proceedings are getting wide publicity
while in years past when the same
thing was told the committeeman,
little or no attention was paid to them.
The war in Europe has changed the
whole situation.
Unquestionably congress will make
study Of the lessons of the European
war by the military experts before it
appropriates money for specific types
of big guns or of battleships. 1t does
not seem likely that the dreadnaughts
are to pass, although it does seem
likely that the submarines will be
given a much more permanent place
in the plan of defense. Small field
howitzers may give way to big
field howitzers and it is barely pos
sible that the big IL and 14-inch sea-
coast guns may lose their emplace-
ments to the 16-inch guns, but before
final decision Is made the efficiency
records of the ships of the war fleets
and the range and penetration and
general destructiveness of the differ
emit types of artillery weapons must
be determined. The present war is
depended upon to produce the proof
Of offensive and defensive efficiency.
If the people of the United States
want to get in nutshell the answers
to the question, What is the matter
with our army?" let each individual
write to his representative in con-
gress and ask for senate document
No. 621 printed with the title, What
is the Matter With Our Army"
These answers of high ranking Off
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-01-21
Rolled Pique Collars.

Rolled pique collars that are at
tached to vest fronts Of the same can
be added to any coat front, or will go
with the one-piece dress that is al
ways opened with deep v at the
neck, The pique in all these models
is neither stiff nor limp; it has to be
wired if it is to stand up about the
neck. All the pique models are not
plain; some of them are in very fancy
weaves or have a little running spray
of white mercerized embroidery. along
the edges.
Some pretty sets for dresses or
coats are made of silk in gay baya.
dere stripes. The deep gauntlet cuffs
are held together by cufflike buttons.
The collars are of the same sailor
shapes as the pique or the lawn,
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-01-21

In war time sleeping on sentry duty
has, justly enough, only one penalty
death. Marchand could hope for no
mercy, for his negligence might have
cost hundreds of lives.
He had been brought to America in
childhood, and had grown up an Amer
lean in every sense of the, word His
father, silk importer, had prospered
in the land OF his adoption, and two
months before, while en- business
trip to his native land, had died sud-
denly The boy and his mother had
hurried to France to adjust his affairs.
Then Mrs. Marchand had remembered
some old friends in Nancy, and had
gone there for brief visit, while the
son settled the Paris business tangle.
Suddenly. like bolt from the blue,
war blazed out. Mrs Marchand, shut
up in Nancy, could get no news of her
son. And Jean, ablaze with new love
for the land OF his birth, had enlisted
as private soldier.
The tragedy of the affair was that
Nancy was not six miles distant, and
the mother, waiting there, did not
know but that Jean was in Paris.
Colonel Boileau faced the prisoner
''The sentence of this court is that
you be shot at DAWN he said
The noncommissioned officers took
the young man to the guard tent. The
court-martial dispersed. 1t was eve
ming, and the company had been
ordered to advance no further till it
received orders.
The firing squad which had been
told off to perform the execution at
dawn whispered together. 1t was a
melancholy duty, yet a necessity. if
discipline was to be maintained, for
upon the vigilance of her soldiers the
safety of the motherland depended. In
his tent Colonel Boileau scanned his
war map, together with his aide,
Jacquevel, the captain who had en-
deavored most strongly of all the
court to find extenuating circum-
stances.
When the business of the night was
done Boileau turned to Jacquevel.
ITS sad business" he said. but
it's necessity. And, to be frank,
Jacquevel, / suspected that young man
of more than the crime of which he
was accused. If it were only that l
should telegraph Joffre, asking for a
Communication of sentence"
'Of what do you suspect him, sir?"
inquired Captain Jacquevel.
Espionage" answered the colonel
briefly. He is not Frenchman. Did
you not detect his accent?"
"Alsatian," suggested Captain
Jacquevel
Never" replied Boileau. 81 spent
three months in Alsace. They have
the heavy TeNtonic cultural in their
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-01-21
Velvet Dresses With TUNES.

Although many dress skirts are In
circular cut, this is rarely the case
with velvet dresses, as the long tunic
is especially good In velvet, says the
Drygoods Economist. These long
overskirts, as they may be called, re-
quire weight in the cloth to make
them hang gracefully, and are, there
fore, an attractive style for velvet.
Circular skirts are very apt to hang
unevenly in velvet, as the weight of
the cloth drags down the skirt at the
sides.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-01-21
MYSTIC LETTERS ON AN EGG
Much Puzzled Excitement Caused
Among Atlanta People by Hens
Remarkable Product.

Atlanta.-"R. w. Y. NJ" These mys-
tic letters, appearing on an egg laid
by hen belonging to G. T. FARRELL
have been the cause of much puzzled
excitement among folk who reside
near Mr.. Jarrell's home on the South
Decatur car line.
The egg was laid a week ago by a
Large red hen, breed unknown" which
Mr.. FARRELL owns. On picking up the
egg Mr.. FARRELL noticed queer linden
tation in the form of circle, which,
on closer examination, proved to be
the letters quoted above.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-01-21

several different positions on the head
and is snowy and splendid affair
of many jewels. The teeth support
a fan-shaped or scroll top which afford
much surface for rhinestones.
A small ornamental pin to thrust in
the hair coiled high on the head is
shown in the picture, which is some
thing between a comb and pin, TAX
ing the place Of either. 1t is Of tor
toise shell set with rhinestones, and
made of filigree silver, ribbon and
tinsel braid. And outside of orna-
ments of shell or metal are others of
millinery and ribbon flowers.
JULIA BOTTOMLEY.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-01-21
MiIady's Morninq Dress.

One-piece frocks, SO easy to slip on
and off, are the fa"orites for morning
wear. and many of these practical
models of serge, cheviot, mohair and
mohair and worsted mixtures. are
shown in the ready-to-wear depart
mems for runabout morning wear un'
der the smart topcoats, pocketed and
belted in semiboyish style. The ideal
one-piece frock fastens with a mini
mum amount of trouble-usually a
snap fastener at the belt line and an
other at the neck opening suffice, the
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-01-21
Caught Birds With Glue.

Hackensack, N. J.-Albin E. S. Stro-
It'll of Cliffdale, near here, said to be
a dealer in songbirds, was fined $2499
bv Justice R M. Johnson of Hacken-
sack. for cruelty to birds. Game War
den Small of Englewood charged that
Stroiti used a gum and glue prepare
ton on stall meadow grass and on
tree limbs to trap the birds alive.
Branches and grass were shown, COW
cred with bird feathers. Stroiti paid
his fine.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-01-21

could just see the coon high up in the
top of the tree. He shot at the animal
several times, then decided the shot
gun was too short range to reach him.
After telling his dog to keep a close
watch, Britton went over to D. Think
hams house and the two returned
with Tinkham's rifle. From then on
until one o'clock they took turns fir
ing at the coon.
Finally they built a fire and waited
until daylight. Then they learned the
coon they had been shooting at all
night was a crows nest.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-01-21
New Silk for Winter.

For more dressy toilettes the new
fabric known as satin-regence, a soft
silk that seems to have an almost in
visible stripe in it, and the graceful
amalgamation of tulle and fur and fur
and velours will amply be exploited
this winter In the new claret or
deep wine shade, satin-regence prom
Uses f1attering vogue.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-01-21
SHOT ALL NIGHT AT COON
Then Farmer Discovered II Wasn't
Coon, But Crows
Nest,

Ashtabula, O.-Hale Britton of
Richmond Center started down his
pasture lane few nights ago, when
his dog struck coon trail and soon
landed the coon Dip tree.
Britton went to the house for a
shotgun, and when he returned he
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-01-21

who follow radical new departures in
fashions.
The cape has been featured in CONT
binations with other wraps, where III
is usually short and suggests the cape
of the cavalier type. It's best and
most attractive development as gar1
ment for protection is portrayed I'M
the picture given here, where 1t Isl
shown as a rich and graceful evening"
wrap.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-01-21

I lap of the surplice bodice holding the
lines of the frock trinity in place. The
old style costume with multitude of
hooks and eyes which demand labor
ious adjustment has gone out of favor
and the easy to get into frock Is
hailed joyfully by womankind. fA
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-01-21

The island on which is situated the
Eddystone lighthouse IS the smallest
bit of all-the-year-round inhabited land
in the world.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-01-21
Sprinq Colors.

T Among the colors for spring are
putty, greenish tans and grays. old
tapestry blues and dark shades gener-
ally.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-01-21
M..h craasx kitchen utensils.

To Wash Greasy Kitchen Utensils.
When washing anything that is
~reasy, use hot sodawater You will
md it very good. as the alkali turns
the grease into soap, which will do its
own cleaning. 3se
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-01-21
A Complete Job.

"The vessel was buoyed all right,
wasn't she?"
Eyes; first she was buoyed and then
she was manned"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-16

In 1t, consciously or unconsciously havs their visions warped and their stand- ards of measurement limited bv tbe horizon of stone and marble which sur. rounds them.
 But tine country is Gods. Thers ara the iiiimitable spaces, the magnificent splendor, the reach of heaven. the oirr5 and death of day the miracles of crea tion, the recurrent harvest. The weather IS more important than the theatre end the rain pours in rich volume to concentrate attention on the miehtf- hess of nature, the marvellous aritb- metic Providence, the eternal har- monies. It is the southland. where tle human mind gets in closer touch with minutes, and every day has its an oient miracles.
 So, the man in the country has more religion and the man in the city needs Il more. The one sis spiritually in- fluenced, the other finds materialism drawing him like lodestone all the time. The one takes his vision from books, the other from the skies. The city man needs more help in overconi- ing handicaps.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-16
SUMMER SCHOOL FOR
 TEACHERS AT HOWARD
Dr. Shelburne Announces Plans for Work This Summer-Will Extend
 From June to July Is

Howard college Is to have the first
 summer school in this section of Alabama | through which public school teachers may
 be granted extension privileges on their 1 certificates. President James M. Shel-
 burne has just announced that teachers
 work will be done under the direction of
 instructors approved by the state de-
 partment of education. The school will
 open June and extend through July Is. l Work in the Howard summer school
 for teachers will be under the direction of Prof. J. w. Norman, head of the department of education of Richmond col | lese, Virginia: Dr. James R. Edwards of l the Howard faculty, graduate of the department of education of Colgate uni versity, and Prof. c. P. Underwood prin- cipal of the U1lman school of Birming- ham. Other instructors approved by the state department of education will be announced within the next week. Teachers taking the summer work at f Howard will be granted extension privi- leges on their certificates without further examination and without having to att tend the county institute. The teachers summer school will be held in connec- ton with the regular college summer school.
 With the esta blishment of the teachers work. Howard takes the step toward put ting in a permanent department of edu- cation, under the direction of the state department of Education. Through this department Howard graduates in future may be granted certificates to teach in Alabama public sChools
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-16
FLOWER MASSAGE
By LAURA KINGSTON

Even women with an artistic sense often find it difficult to arrange flowers for a dinner table owing to the fact that the growth of the blossoms does. not harmon- ize with the plan. The trouble may arise from a natural fault, which can be put right by artificial means. In this con- necton few people understand the value of flower massage, an idea which has been fully developed in Japan. The wonderful flower artists of that country are able to turn the stem of blossom in any desired direction. The method may be readily ap- piled to all plants with succulent stems, such as hyacnths, tulips, nareissi, and lilies in general.
 We may think of a vase full of tulips,
 in which one or two of the blooms have grown so awkwardly that. however they are placed, they do not seem to fit into the plan. Nothing in the way of forcing should be attempted The only plan is by very gentle rubbing and bending to turn the stalks in the desired direction.
 Always rub up to the flower head and divide the ma assage into two or three periods of a few minutes. At the end of this time the stalk will have taken on the desired turn, and the whole appearance of the flower will be entirely natural Bends and twists in tine stem may often be taken away by massage, although if the deformities are bad more time must DC allotted.
 Tn the case of flowers with woody or fibrous stalks, massage cannot be fol lowed with much hope of success. Here we must take up different method. If any sort of force is used it is likely that the stalks will be broken. -
 A very ingenious method of keeping the flowers in the desired position is by tying them with pieces of cotton. Thus way ward stalk may be drawn toward an- other, and the cotton will never show, always providing to match the prevailing tint.
 Where the lower portion of the floral ar rangement is green and leafy. the cotton used should be green. Anyone who has not tried this plan will be delighted with the ease with which the individual blooms may be fixed in their right position. Often enough when arranging flowers 1t is wished that certain kinds had longer stems. Of course, one may buy all sorts of special dishes and vases for the keep ing of short stallSed blossoms in an up right position.
 Here is much simpler plan. whicf could be followed in every case save where the vases were of clear glass. Til each vase up to the necessary height witt damp sand. and then push the shor stalks into this material.
 During the daytime, almost any nice ar rangement of flowers will look effective or the table, but with artificial light the case is altogether different. Generally speaking. no dark shades look well al
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-16

TIP writes: How may I regain my strength? Have been i'll for six months, but am well again now. only that Pm so weak and thin. should weigh forty five pounds more.''
 Answer: You will find just the proper tonic and flesh producer you require by using regularly three grain hypo nuclane tablets. They build up strength. health and flesh. I have prescribed them many times and they are highly recommended.
 
 Grey" writes. My hair Is coming out. I have dandruff and itching scalp. What may I do to overcome this condi- tion?"
 Answer: always recommend the use of plain yellow minyol to restore the scalp to healthful condition and over come dandruff and falling hair. MinyN contains no alcohol to dry the hair and make 1t brittle. It is the best hair and scalp tonic I know of.
 
 Niagara" writes; My mind seems to be getting weak as a result of the i'm poverished condition of my blood and my whole system seems to be losing strength fast. Please suggest something may take to relieve this depressed con. dition. and restore to my system new life and energy and ambition I feel twenty years older than am. Up to a few months ago. l hardly knew what 1t was to feel sick.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-16
From Maine and southern Florida to Cal
 fornia and the Hawaiian and Philippine

From Maine and southern Florida to Call ifornia and the Hawaiian and Philippine Islands. the decision to enter was practi- cally unanimous. With the exception of these four dioceses, the provincial system has been a completed thing in the Episco- pal church for more than year.
 The delay on the part of the diocese of Alabama was caused by a natural un- willingness to take so important a step without careful delberation When the matter was brought up at the council in Selma. year ago, few of the delegates at that council had given the matter the thought that 1t deserved. In deference to some uncertainty which appeared as to the wisdom of the step it was decided to reserve decision for another year. The matter came up for decision at the recent council in Grace church, Anniston, and after a lengthy debate the decision to enter the fourth province was reached hy more than two-thirds majority Twelve delegates, six cergymen and six laYmen were elected to the second annual synod which meets next fall at the University of the South, Sewanee, Tenn, which is the center of the educational work of the church In the southern states. The first synod was held in Trinity church. New Orleans last November. At that synod the diocese of Alabama was unrepre- sented.
 Now that the decision has been reached in this diocese, all feel that 1t was a wise one and the satisfaction is general that Alabama has taken her place by the side of her sister dioceses and that the solid south is again undi- vided."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-16
"AMERICAN WOMEN IN CIVIC
 WORK

AMERICAN WOMEN IN CIVIC By Helen Christine Bennett. With por-
 traits Dodd. Mead & Co.,, publishers,
 New York
 No more important or interesting work has been given to the literary world with in the past decade than Helen Christine Work" which reveals most charmingly the personality of some of the foremost women of the day, including Jane Ad- dams. Anna Howard Shaw, Caroline Bart lett Crane, Sophie Wright Kate Barnard Ella Flagg Young, Albion Fellows Bacon Hanna Kent Schoff, Lucretia l.. Blanken- burg, Frances A. Kellor, Julia Tutwiler
 For instance, answers are given to such vital questions as the following:
 How did Hull House." the work that has made Miss Addams the most popular woman in America" ever get started Where did Kate Barnard, the strongest individual force in the state of Okla homa," obtain her inspiration and prepa- ration? How did Anna Howard Shaw, the "self-made woman. work her way up from log cabin in the Michigan woods 10 her present position of fame and achievement? Miss Bennett's book tells first how these women became involved and finally leaders in work at which the world is wondering-a work that not only opens up new careers and opportunities for capa ble, broad-minded women, but one