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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-01-07
WILL DUST U. S. coNsULs.

Must Be Acceptable to German Mill
tary officers.
Washington, Dec. 30.-The German
government has formally notified the
American state department that Amer
lean consuls in Belgium must be &C
ceptable to the German military au-
thorities, and that it is desirable that
some of the consuls be withdrawn for
the present at least.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-01-07

General Anderson Is In command OF
the Canadian troopc recently sent tc
England and probably Is now on the
battle line in France. He has seen
service In the Boer war and the Egyp.
tlan campaign and was with the Nile
expedition.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-01-07
To Form Bowling Association.

. Ut III LOFFItFls FF-oO~ q ~fOFIs
Wausau.-Wausau bowlers plan TO
organize a city association which will
represent Wausau in the American
Bowling congress
The Seward gateway., 1915-10-22

IS
 ar, $500
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-10-23

or as landings for the cloth frOcks
which are quite popular.
The Day'Of the Dance Not Passed.
Dancing is still much in favor. Some
charmingly capricious frOcks have been
designed this winter especially for the
maid or matron who dances Many or
these are delightfully."- youthful and friv-
a skirt made entirely Of ribbon. with net
bodice, yelling band of the ribbon az
the bustline. Net. and the daintily col
ored bordered chiffons. are much used
for these gowns; also the quantity pat
termed taffetas and broCades. so remin-
isCent Of days gone by. The nets and
chiffons are usually hung over slips or
satin or taffeta, or Topped up. pannier
fashion, over a silver or gold broCaded
satin underskirt.
The Fancy Dress Costume.
There are times when it is pleasant
TO dispense with the frOck especially
designed for certain purposes. and to
let Fancy take her own way, and garb
US rs she viii. in some particularly fan
taStlc creation all her own All Saints
eve. or Hallowe' en-. is one OF these
times The maid who looks for her
fate in the candles flame. and the mar
who frivOls in fantastic garb. are at
perfect liberty 20 enjoy this weird eve
ming IN whatever costume pleases them
most There is no more demure. pleas
quaint empire frOck with its frilled
pantalettes, its crescent and stardecked
bonnet, and its fuzzy tailed black cats.
worldwide omens OF good luck and
witches magic, bordering its short. fUll
skirt The man may wear a Pierrot
costume. 10 has always been a favOrite
and loses none of its charm this winter
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-10-23

Don't talk about n man behind his
back.
That's the place to Kick him.
Prof simp.
"HE field hospital was quiet except
for the hobnai1s in the shoes OF
the reporter. who stopped and
leaned over the bedsides Of fearfuIIy
battered. not to say torn, soldier.
Tell me-" whispered the reporter.
how did YOU come to happen to get
so terribly wounded2''
The soldier opened his pale ame-
thyst eyes.
1T was this way he began huskily,
while the reDorter hastily opened his
note book. -One half Of me is Ger
man. The other half is French. I Law
In the trench. Suddenly the battle be-
gan Ny French leg kicked my Ger
man leg. my German leg kicked off
its booth and scratched my French
leg from thigh TO there. Ny German
hand scratched out my French eve and
my French hand clawed on the Ger
man side OF my nose You see what is
left of me-"
And he closed his pale amethyst
eyes and the reporter stole away. NUT
tering, Clean dippy, Too bad, Too
bad"
Now maybe they'll let me alone for
4 while chuckIed the wounded man
with a comfortable stretch.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-10-23

and the good divinities. 1t is sup
posed according to the theme OF the
dramal that the devil spirits are trying
10 make the sun a captive. He, or
course, is the hero Of the play, and
carries shield on which is painted
IN brilliant cOlors a picture OF the ORD
Of day.
Wear Unique Costumes.
The costumes worn by the perform
erS are very elaborate and interesting,
their heads being covered by helmet
shaped masks, painted with eNtraordln-
airy faces. Most of these masks are
OF leather-sOme of them made of buf-
falo hide, and nearly all of them quite
ancient. On some of them have been
found marks which show that their
material was obtained from spanish
saddles, centuries old They are the
most cherished property Of the secret
societies of the tribal clans. and no
money will buy them But the Great
lPlumed Snake has a huge gOurd for a
head. with a red leather tongue. and
the way he can roar when angry IS
something fierce.
Knew Something OF Satan
There seems to be more or less mis-
understanding in regard to Satan,
which il may be as well to remove
lie was originally a seraph-that is TO
say, one Of the first in the hierarchy
OF angels, which are OF various ranks.
Like other seraphs he had six wings.
and, according to the authority or
Isaiah, with twain did he cover his
face, with twain did he cover his feet,
and with twain did he fly" His rank
entitled him TO stand nearest the
throne of the Most High, and taEain
according 70 Isaiah his crime. which
brought tribulation into this fair world,
was that not content TO stand he
aspired to sit in the Divine presence.
In the art of the middle ages Satan
is Unuany represented with a halo
out his head. whereat many people
have been puzzled. But the matter
is very easily explained, inasmuch as
the halo was originally pagan symbol
OF power Roman emperOrs and even
consuls were represented with haIos.
Square halOs in medieval times were
used for living personages Of high au-
thorlty and Importance. Thus il viii be
understood that the devils halo. when
he wears one, is an indication merely
OF his bad eminence" and formidable
character.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-10-23

widened line through the hips, which IS
one OF the hallmarks OF the new fall
gowns. The striped material borders
the skirt and because OF the lifting at
the sides the hem is distinctly irregu-
lar in its undulating line
This frOck has collar that is very
high at the back. being made. in fact,
of black net edged with gold braid and
plated TO give a ruche effect One
half Of the ruche lies across the shOul-
ders and back and the other is wired so
as 10 give the outstanding position The
front Of thu neck is bare, descending
into V It is to be noted. by the way,
that the fastenings OF the Y neck
gowns intended for daytime service are
much higher than those of last season
A greater number Of open necks are
observed, but the extreme decolletege
absolutely out of fashions reckoning
just now
While the princess frock is the prime
favOrite for daytime appearance, IL has
a close rival in the princess coat. which
is really its supplementary garment
As the name suggests the new coats
are cut fun length That is. the hem OF
the coat reaches quite TO the hem OF
the dress. Indeed, there are examples Of
the full-length. semi-fitted coat that
might well be converted into frOcks and
used as such, so close is the similarity
between the two.
This season there is a greater dis
tinctiOn between the lines Of coats in
tended for street wear and those de-
signed with reference TO evening func-
tions- Heretofore this difference was
largely a matter Of fabric and color,
now, however. IL has been decreed by
the style arbiters that the coat of cloth
with its fur trimming shall be fitted
in about the waist and hips and that
1t shall be made of dull cOlors and worn
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-10-23
Dinner, Dance, and Ball Gowns

JEW YORK. Oct 23.-Afternoor
M frocIs for more dressy occasions
are quaint and becoming to a de-
gree; many OF them look as il they
might have been worn by grande danes
of the period just following the French
revolution, with perhaps a little added
dignity
The taffetas. fables and velvets IA
vored for these gowns lend themselves
particularly well to the draperies now
IN vogue, panniers, pOufs and the loose
panels Of Wattean's figures.
The tang Of winter in the air recalls
us all TO the dignity Of formal dinners,
dances, teas and like occasions. with
their respective demands for more for
NAL frocks than those we have enjoyed
all summer, our simple wash and taffeta
models. so becoming and youthful look
ing This winter, however, the added
formality consists merely Of the addi-
ton Of a few quaint rUffles and draper
les that viii appeal to most Of us very
pleasingly.
OVerskirts Growing in Popularity.
Many of the imported gowns show
the apron verskirt, usually made OF
chiffon, embroidered or heavily beaded,
combined with straight. full skirts, pan
eled with velvet, on cloth and silk
frOcks- Some of these models show a
profusion of trimming: others are sim
=
" on the cut and color combination for
effect.
Chiffon aE a Trimming.
Many bolero effects are noticed on
winter frOcks and costume blouses. as
cOrsage trimmings Chiffon, heavily
soutached. and chiffon veilings play i'm
portant parts in the scheme Of trim
mings Many fthe new blouses are
made OF lace or net. banded by several
rows Of MORE ribbon, at the line Of the
bust yelled by the chiffon
Dinner, Dance and Ball Gowns.
Dinner and bail frOcks are extremely
dainty and quaint this winter. The pam
nier, with its graceful draperies over
the hips, is often accompanied by a
contrasting underskirts of figured or
lowered taffeta- or one Of the charming
embroidered brOcades OF the moment. in
silver or gold Now and then one sees
a ball or dinner gown Of black satin,
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-10-23

, with the day frock-
Paquin has contributed an interest
ing coat OF this type Like many OF the
French model gowns IL is made of cot
ton velveteen, and IL is brown in color.
I The collar and cuffs are Of skunk
while on the sleeves and the draw-in
l DelI Ihere are touches Of embroidery
done in a yellow silk This silk IS
shade
Even the fur coats have changed their
lines this fall They, too, are inclined
70 reveal the curve OF waist and hip and
10 acnleVe distinction in collar and cuff
accessories The fur coat is now being
offered in a length much shorter than
that OF u months ago The smartest
Of these models show at least 10 or i
inches Of the dress skirt They have
the Characteristic flare. and freGuentIv
there is included a belt. which is Of con
trastInE pelL- The buttons are OF the
belt fur, as are also the collar and
cuffs.
one OF the newest coats Is made OF
oaoy astrakhan, very soft and lustrous.
and or better wearing quality than the
baby lamb or caracul The model is cut
on Tree, flowing lines. making II appro-
pirate for wear over the wide skirts OF
satin or tulle which Dame Fashion has
rung in for evening affairs
It is something of a relief to find A
minimum OF contrasting fur on this
coat Indeed, il is in the collar only
that great band of blue fox is en-
ployed This blue fox band really has
a blush cast, and seems therefore, TO
deserve its descriptive appeIlation.
Generally speaking. the sOcaiIed blue
fox is a cinnamon brown. but the dis
crepancy between title and color Is ex-
planned by the fact that the winter coat
OF that particular member of the fox
family is really bIueish. as seen in the
open Of the northern climes- When the
pelt has been dressed and otherwise
treated for merchandising purposes the
natural oils become dried with conse-
quent loss Of the blush cast whence
the fur draws its name
Innings count for a good deal these
days The American furrier uses very
gay designs in exquisite qualities or
silk or satin.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-10-23
By Priscilla axe.

GTEIKING effects have been pro-
duced in the making Of one Of the
costumes that is to be worn in
New York shortly after the first Of
the year by Karsavina. the famous
russian dancer, who is coming TO take
me leading place in the mammoth Rus
sian ballet that the Metropolitan Opera
house Is bringing over at the cost Of
half q million.
The dancers costumers have pro-
Vided combination OF chiffon and
satin that teaches a new lesson in fbe
ancient art of using embroidery for
the decoration Of fine fabrics for even
ing wear The blouse is Transparent.
beaded in rows and very -clfngy. The
satin skirt Is heavily and richly en-
hroldered- Not only are threads Of
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-10-23
Lord MAJOR DisLiRes To
Make Talks and ESCAPES
During His Entire Term

London Ems. oct eS.-Charies Johnston.
who retires from office as lord mayor OF
London on November 9. is the first Of the
s2s men who have held that office who can
boast that he has not given or attended
single public dinner during the whole year
OF his incumbency. That OF course. is due
20 The war," he explains. -'for the war has
changed an our preconceived notions OF what
@ London mayurulty means. We have been
q serious people the past year with no time
Tor ceremouials and aL eye single to the grim
business before us Those who know my
horror of speech making tell me with a
smile that / could not have had a more
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-10-23

7 VERYONE is agreed that the au-
tumn fashions are practical and,
in many instances. picturesque. IN
spiration has been drawn from many
sources, but the ideas thus borrowed
have been modernized very considera-
bly, 10 adapt them to present day uses.
one Of the most attractive styles is q
compromise between the long waist or
Moyen age effects and the 1880 modes
The sides are drawn in to the normal
waist line to suggest the frightened cor
set and the resultant delineatiOn Of the
figure silhoutte- The front, on the con-
trary, maintains the straight line which
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-10-23

has been in vogue for almost two de-
caces and from which women are loath
10 part despite the effort of French
corsetleres and couturiers to so induce
them
The material Of this model is very
very interesting. combining as il does
old-fashioned fabrics with the new. BY
way Of accentuating the straight or
MOyen age line black velvet and silk in
striped design is employed to make the
blouse panel which is extended beyond
the gircle and forms a tabler yoke for
the skirt
The latter is gathered to this yoke.
while the sides are lifted to give the
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-10-23

gold and silver lavishly used in con-
junction with color, but jewels are
worked into the scheme at every pos
sible place The skirt is short. re-
vealinS trousereJtes or harem design.
A rich sash carrying lowered figures
in embroidery falls from the waist
line
The trOuserettes are given the full
advantage of the finest needlework
and show lowered effects of rare de-
sign On the skirt the chief figures
are "cut out designs" They give an
appearance Of richness that is remark
able The use Of pearls in the embroid-
cry work is carried from the Gro to
the bottoms Of the trauserettes. Many
Of the evening costumes Of the season
viii follow the suggestion that is
offered in the stage combination.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-10-23
London Schools Plan To
Substitute Spanish For
German Language Study

london. Eng Oct. 23-The educational
authorities in London are considering the
substitution Of Spanish for German as a
second language in schools and public ex-
German are thus stated by one OF the ad-
vocates Of the change.
I'VE do not want German trade. but We
do want South American trade. The Ger
mans have made great progress there. but
the war has halted them for the time being.
so that the field is open 10 Great Britain Il
We can speak the language.
Spanish is easier to learn than German.
It can be taught very quickly to a student
OF French, which is the first language in all
English schools.
German is OF little use outside OF Ger
many. whereas Spanish is spoken ooer a very
considerable part Of the world
THE teaching Of Spanish is being en-
cOurased in the United States with view
70 that country capturing Germany's trade.
Great Britain. too, wants share in that
trade"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-10-23

beaded nets of chiffons. Gray is nearly
as popular a shade for this type OF
frock as for daytime wear: often II is
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-10-23

Illustrating the
vogue of velvet-and-
silk striped fabrics
- n French model
OF black ErOsErain
with stipIed trim
ming.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-10-23
Devils Worth Seeing, But Largely Artificial
May Still Be Met In Remote Places on Earth
By
Rene Bache

Still Retain Belief
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-10-23

CallOt has revert
ed to old-time mod
els in n quaint
gown or black
panne velvet. The
skirt is bOrdered
with ErOs grain
bands.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-10-23
Daily Novelette,

Don't talk about n man behind his
back.
That's the place TO kick him.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-10-23

he "bun~ head
dress il quite the
latest thing in Golf
fures.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-10-23

-ASHINGTON. D. c., Oct. 20
M Devils have faded out Of real
W life but infliction they are
The Carlisle independent., 1915-06-17
Ginners' Association to Meet In Little Rock, July 10th.

The annual Ginners' Convent ion will be held in Little Rock, July 18th, and at which a large display of Machinery, etc, will be displayed by various factories, etc., The attendance will be near one thousand. and probably more.
 The business of this convent ion will be the consideration of laws for the ginners' protection, the purchasing fo bagging and ties direct from the factory, ar ranging for the fall seed crop, nor cooperation, mutual fire protection, etc.,
 The Ginners Association vii supervise all arrangements and are sending a representative tc all details.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-06-17
It { ant Sting.

The editor of an Illinois ex- change is a. public benefactor and when he dies the people of his county ought to erect a mon ument to the hopor of his mem ory. He has discovered new way to get rid of mosquitoes. He tells you simply to rub alnm on your face and hands. When the mosquito takes bit it puckers his gazoopie so it can't sting Then it sits down in a damp place, tries to dig the puckel loose, catches it's death of cold and dies of pneumonia.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-06-17
THE VITAL PROBLEM OF
 AGRICULTURE
By Peter Radford.

There is no escaping the market problem and the highest development of agriculture will not be attained until it is solved, for a market is as necessary for the producer as land on which to grow his crop.
 Governmental and educational insti. tutions have spent s1S0,000,000 in the United States during the past ten years for improving soil production and improving seeds and plants, but very little attention and less money has been given to the marketing side of agriculture.
 The problem is a monumental one and one which will never be solved until it gets within the grasp of a minds can concentrate the combined experience and wisdom of the age upon it. It is a problem which the farmers, merchants, bankers, editors and statesmen must unite in solving.
 The Farmers Union stands for all there is in farming from the most scientific methods of seed selection to the most systematic and profitable plans of marketing, but does not be- lieve in promoting one to the neglect of the other. We consider the work of farm demonstrators valua ble and we ask that governmental and con- mercial agencies seeking to help us, continue to give US their assistance and advice, but we believe that their influence should be extended to the marketing side of our farm problems also
 We cannot hope to develop manu- featuring by over-production of the factory; we cannot build up mercan- tile enterprises by the merchants load ing their shelves with surplus goods and no more can we develop agricul- ture by glutting the market with a surplus of products.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-06-17
The Ball-Players Prayer.

Lord, help me to play the game. It matters not to you whether 1 am talented or poor iu natural gifts; wealthy or starv ing: leader among men or a simple follower, so that 1 play the game as you would have 1t played. Help me to keep my eye on the ball, that the curves of temptation may not deceive me Keep my feet in the path of righteousness, that 1 may touch second and third on my way round the bases. Help me to beat out my bunts, aed hold me that I stray not too far from bases when the catcher is ready to peg me. Count not my foul balls against me, o Lord, for the batting eye sometimes goes wrong, though the intention IS right. Help me in the pinches, Lord, becanse a good bingle might bring my brother home Let not the music of the fans keep my eye from the ball, nor the enticement of the slabman drrW me away from the need of clean single with man on second. Help me, o Lord. to bat over 300, because my eyes are on the big league for eternity even while I so turn here among the bush-leagers.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-06-17
DARIUS

The neigh of a horse made Darius King of Persia, the six contending powers for the throne agreeing among themselves that the one whose horse should neigh first should possess the kingdom. This ancient method of settling disputes among politicians could be revived with profit today. If our partisan factions and petty pol iticians could only settle their dis putes by the neigh of a horse, the bark of a dog or the bray of a donkey. it would be great blessing and would give our citizens a better opportunity to pursue the vacations of industry free from political strife.
 Let those who pick political plums by raising rows and who flash swords dripping in the blood of industry un- derstand that they cannot turn the public forum into political arena and by a clash of personal aspirations still the hammer and stop the blow and that their quarrels must be settled in the back alleys of civilization.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-06-17
FREE PORTS BUILDERS OF
 COMMERCE
CONGRESS SHOULD GIVE THEM PREFERENCE IN APPRO-
 PRlATIONS.
By Peter Radford.

This nation is now entering upon an era of marine development. The wreckage of European commerce has drifted to our shores and the world war is making unprecedented de mands for the products of farm anC factory. In transportation facilities on land we lead the world but our port facilities are inadequate, and our flag is seldom seen in foreign ports. If our government would only divert the energy we have displayed in conquer. ing the railroads to mastering the commerce of the sea, a foreign bot tom would be unknown on the oceans highways.
 This article will be confined to a discussion of our ports for the pro- ducts of the farm must pass over our wharfs before reaching the water. We have in this nation 51 ports, of which fl are on the Atlantic and 10 are on the Pacific Coast The Sixty-second Congress appropriated over $51 ,000,. 900 for improving our Rivers and Harbors and private enterprise levies a toll of approximately S50,000,0O0 annually in wharfage and charges for which no tangible service is rendered. The latter item should be lifted of the backs of the farmer of this na- tion and this can be done by Congress directing it's appropriations to ports that are free where vessels can tie up to a wharf and discharge her cargo free of any fee or charge.
 A free port is progress. It takes out the unnecessary link in the chain -of transactions in commerce which has for centuries laid a heavy hand upon commerce. No movement is so heavily laden with results or will more widely and equally distribute it's benefits as that of free port and none can be more easily and eff. fectively secured.
The Carlisle independent., 1915-06-17
TuBERCUL SIS IN FOWLS
This Disease Is Frequently the Cause
 of Death Among Chickens.

While Investigating the outbreaks of tuberculosis in cattle and hogs, many states have found that the same disease is prevalent among fowls, par ticularly turkeys and chickens, though a great many other birds are susceptible to the disease. Tuberculo- sis in fowls is transmitted from one bird to another, and naturally starts from a diseased bird being placed in a healthy flock.
 If the flocks do not keep in good flesh on the proper amount of food,