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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-02-20

In Egypt the cat symboiized the moon,
and In that significance its body always
bore the head OF q woman.
Perhaps there were some natural rea-
sons for this ssociation-undoubted
there must have been-which were more
plain to our ancient forefathers than to
Us. The curious influence OF the moon
upon the majority OF people. which tends
20 stimulate suggestsbility. hysteria and
other subconscious phenomena, more IN
women than In men. 10 probably one rea-
son. The effect Of The moon upon cats.
which love 70 prowl under its rays In the
night. and the similarity OF its waxing
and waning with the dilation and con.
tracing Of cats eyes is. no doubt. also
one of the reasons at the bottom OF this
association The feline love OF comfort
and luxury and its general attitude OF
celebrating more than welcoming demon.
STATIONS Of affection is In itself an atti-
tude which women during the long ages
OF their repression BY man intensified
for their own protection. There Is little
doubt that the trait was noticed by the
observers throughout the world who make
superstitions
Superstition is usually. by the way only
true psychology with the wrong dress.
There is basis of truth at the bottom Of
al of It. The mind Of man cannot create
anything out OF nothing. He must have
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-02-20
By Prof. J. G. Barber
o. the sorbonne. Paris.

TN the very ancient and widespread
feeling that women, cats and the
moon are linked together by certain
subtle likenesses we have one OF the most
curious phenomena Of the human mind
The moon is invariably apostrophized as
she" Invariably we associate cats with
q mistress and not with q master. and
woman throughout the ages has been
called either "a full moon In loveliness"
by one side or "cat" by the other
We never associate the sun with the
feminine. nor do We think OF dogs as
type as feminine. and when q man is
compared with either the moon or cats It
gives Us g distinct shock
We never picture a witch flying into
the sun with dog on her shoulder. but
the symbol OF the old lady Oh the broom
stick with q black cat on her shoulder
and flying across the moon IL one that
exists In al countries
In Bubastis. In ancient Egypt where
religion was the most highly specialized
In the world, cats were directly repre-
scented as being q part OF q trinity com
posed of the moon. women and them
selves. Even Isis. the wife OF the great
sod Osiris. was sometimes thus repre-
sented. Indeed. as far back as we can go
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-02-20

be well understood If a
woman is not TO make the
mistake OF copying too slavishly for
house and street the charming crea.
tons that often appear there.
The stage is a splendid place 70
study modes. Actresses. as a rule.
know how 10 dress But what must
be considered Is that gowns for the
stage ought to be built TO At the pc.
culiar situations developed in the
play. Discerning actresses know
this, because it is one OF the impor.
tant points Of producing plays that
may determine success or failure A
dress which does not harmonic with
the spirit OF the play may wreck the
whole play.
There is a good reason for this
The stages businesAis to present the
illusion OF life. That is what scene
painters, lighting experts. stage d.
q rectors. playwright. manager and
actors are continually striving for.
IN proportion. usually. as they sue.
coed does the play succeed.
All stage folk know that many
time a note OF insincerity, either in
lines or in gesture, In speaking or in
atmosphere. has killed an immensely
promising play on the instant
Having all this in mind. we begin
to see how important It is to dress
up TO the play. And we begin to see
why the stage dress so created can.
not be thoughtlessly transplanted
into any environment.
Take, for instance. that curiously
interesting production My Lady's
Dress" In which G series Of tabloid
plays centre about the making OF one
gown. II that gown did not COM
pletely and subtly harmonic with
every one OF the situations what dan
gers the play would rum The audi.
ence has to feel that all they see
would naturally cluster around iEst
that dress and no other. II the gown
did not harmonize, IL It con.
stantly struck a Earring note.
what would become OF that i'm
portant factor-the illusion of
reality?
So also OF that ambitious
moving picture film which de-
Ponds for conviction upon
woman wearing naturally q
million dollars worth OF jewels.
Such a situation demands .
specially constructed dress
for It.
Would FRITZ Scheff be as
convincing Ia her scenes, clev.
ar as she is, II she did not pick
out the gowns she wears to
harmonic with those scenes?
And this being so. we see
why there should not be too
close imitation OF them OF the
footlights. a gown which har.
monies perfectly with the
lighting. the surroundings, the
concentration OF life in 8 play q
may. and probably will. be too
intense for wear outside its
own atmosphere. Or. again, II -
may be too subdued. And II Is
as important to any woman to
harmonic with her own sur.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-02-20
By Lady Duff Gordon.

roundings and mental and physical
atmosphere as II is for the actress TO
harmonic with hers. We all seek
success and happiness. and-"all the
worlds a stage"
From this little sermon let me turn
70 description Of some Of the new.
est Winter dresses.
Very costly warm and light or
weight are the newest tweeds and
velour cloth and duvetyn. and Il
frequently happens. moreover. that
a fur coat collar and q deep skirt.
bordering OF the same skunk or toa
will still further increase the decor.
alive and protective effect OF the
costume.
So you see how well such q cos
tune would bear transportation TO
the land OF snow and sunshine.
A rather bold black and white
check. with a ggestion-nothing
more-of orange Frightening some Of
the inner lines OF black. is an ideal
fabric. with Just the collar and skirt
trimming OF skunk. and no other
trimming at all save the big. shaded
bone buttons on coat and skirt and
the still bigger ones which figure on
and tasten the belt. Or then. again.
another new and smartly simple
tailor suit, well adapted to leading
"a double life" is in orange duvetyn.
the coat fastening at the neck with
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-02-20

7HE real influence OF the
stage on fashions ought 10
be well understood II a
woman is not TO make the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-02-20

. close dtting band or seal
musquash. and being belted
In, Russian fashion, at the
waist. while the long basque.
which wraps over and curves
upward In front. Is In its
turn broadly bordered with
the soft. dark fur The skirt
dispenses with trimming al
together. but 1t is cut to per.
lection: slit up the side and
underlined for some six or
seven inches with seal brown
satin. The same model.
copied In emerald green
duvetyn. trimmed and Inns
brown fur and satin, Is also
s,n,ax, rnar4 aaA ~,arufnoahIa
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-03-30
BOWser's
Bargains
lie Aids q Man Who Wanted
to Pay His Debts.
BY M. QUAD.
Copyright. 1916. by the Mcclure
Newspaper Syndicate.

1t was quiet evening in the Bowser
sitting room, with the family cat pur.
ring In three languages and Mr.. Bow
ser lingering over the end Of his cigar
and reading the paper. when there
came ring at the bell. Mr.. Bowser
answered 1t in person, as he was ex-
pecting neighbor to call, and as he
opened the door he found rather
seedy. middle aged man waiting to say
to him:
my dear sir, want moments con-
versation with you on a strictly busi-
ness affair.""
He was admitted in a grudging way.
and. bringing a rueful smile to his face
and speaking In confidential tones. he
continued:
AFTER fifteen years of hard work l
have made failure in business. |
could swindle my customers or go into
bankruptcy, but my conscience will
not permit me. I wish to pay dollar
for dollar. To do SO I must sacrifice
everything, even to my wife's jewels
Here is diamond ring which wish
to get rid of and turn the money over
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lever Gainsporouahs.

The father of Thomas GainsborOugh.
the great Suffolk painter, added as
much to the wealth Of Sudbury as the
son increased its fame, says the Lon
don Taller, for the father introduced
more than one new industry into the
town from Coventry. The Gainsbor.
oughs were indeed a remarkable fam
lily. One brother of the painter, known
as "Scheming Jack" was clever enough
to make himself pair of copper wings.
but not clever enough to fly with them;
to make cradle which rocked itself
and cuckoo which sang all the year
round. Thomas himself at an early
age startled his father by forging his
signature to message addressed to
the local schoolmaster, "Give Tom a
holiday" a message which provoked
the parental prophecy, 'Tom will be
hanged one day" Tom was hanged
in the Royal academy.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-03-30
REUNION
Of Forum Staffs An Enjoyable
Event

Friday evening the first annual For
um reunion was held in the high
school building. Those invited were
members of the present Forum stan
and former members Of Forum stats.
Approximately seventy-Rve persons
gathered in the high school building
where very enjoyable hour was
spent. A program was rendered which
was enjoyed by all present. Later in
the evening the company adjourned
to Turner's restaurant where three
course banquet was served.
The programs for this reunion were
very unique. They were made up as
small Forum and were called the
Reunion number. On the inside In
the Locals" is said that the first re-
union of Forum stats was held March
9th, and then it gave the program
for the evening.
After listening to the toasts given,
those present elected officers for the
ensuing year and the reunion for next
year was put in charge of these of1.
Ger. The following were the ofiicers
elected:
President-Russell Thrailkill.
Secretary and Treasurer - Dan
Houck. M
The merry party then adjournsd
for one year, declaring the first re-
union of Forum staffs to have been q
complete success in every way.
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SIXTY MILES OF BOOKS.

Harvard's. Widener Memorial Library
Now Nearing Completion.
Boston.-Sixty miles Of shelves. capa-
BILE of holding 100000 volumes, have
been put in place in the Harry Elkins
Widener Memorial library at Harvard.
The work of finishing the interior OF
the new $2.00000O structure is now In
its last stages, and the dedication will
probably take place during commence
ment week in June.
A large force of workmen is now en-
gagged In putting the finishing touches
on the main reading room. The ceiling
decorations are nearly completed. The
color of the ceiling, as well us the pol
ished stone pillars and side columns, Is
deep yellow.
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Not . Square Deal.

Miss Mason was explaining to her
Sunday school class the lesson for tho
day. the subject being the tares and
the wheat.
"NOw. remember. children, the tares
represent the bad people and the wheat
the good ones"
"Why, Miss Mason!' exclaimed a
rosy checked boy, who had been listen
Ing through the lesson with deep inter-
est. did you say the tares are the
bad folks and the wheat the good
ones?"
Eyes, James, replied the teacher.
pleased at the lads interest.
well. that's funny, Think" remark
ed the matter Of fact child. ITS the
wheat that gets thrashed; the tares
don't."--Country Gentleman.
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RUSSIAN FLEET 10
soM6ARDiNo FORTS

Petrograd, Mar. 29-Russia's Black
Sea fleet has begun its long threat.
ened attack upon the Bosporous, only
lS miles from Constantinople. After
driving back into the straits, the
Turkish fleet that recently sailed
forth for battle, 1t opened bonn.
bardment Sunday against the forts on
both the European and Asiatic sides
of the Bosporous. the eastern gate to
the Ottoman capital.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-03-30

One remedy with many uses-Han-
| ford's Balsam of Myrrh.
l. Mrs. Fred Cole is spending the
day with relatives in Mt. Liberty.
Mr.. Laurel Eggleston was Dlsi.
less visitor in Utica Monday.
MIR. Edgar Weber was business
stor in Newark on Monday.
Use Hanford's Balsam for all flesh
wounds.
Mr.. o. C. Punches was a business
visitor in Orrville on Monday.
Mrs. Dwight Young Of Delaware,
, who is visiting relatives in the city,
is spending the day in Utica.
Mr.. James Hawkins of Lock en-
tered the Mt. Vernon hospital Sunday
for treatment.
Mr. and Mrs. John T. Laurie of
New York City spent Sunday with
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur e. Fisher, North
Main street.
Colonel /. d. Hunt spent Saturday
in Columbus on business matters.
Mrs. John Davis of Pennsylvania
avenue is spending several days in
Utica.
Parole Officer c. V. Van Niman of
the Boys Industrial School of Ian
caster, O.. spent Monday in the city
on official business
Mrs. Willis p. Creeden and daugh-
ter, Alice Louise, returned to Newark
this morning, after a visit with rela-
;ives in the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. b. f. Hammond Of
Millwood were inWarsaw Sunday, at.
tending the funeral of the late Mrs
Oradine Drake.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. e. Denney of
Wooster returned to their home Sun
day afternoon, after short visit with
MIR. and Mrs. A. 8. Cline of North JEFF
ferson street.
City Solicitor Harry w. Koons went
to Centerburg this afternoon. From
there, he proceeded to Columbus,
where he remains Tuesday on legal
business.
Mr.. Athos c. Drigode departed Sun
day for Palmetto, Fla, where he will
80 n a stock and concert company and
tour through the south, playing clari
Let with the orchestra and juvenile
lead in the stock.
A team, attached to one of the de-
livery wagons of the r. w. Pitkin gro-
Gerry, ran away Monday morning
shortly before noon and struck a
horse and buggy hitched at the corner
of High and Mulberry streets. The
traces were snapped cleanly, and the
wagon was badly damaged.
Mrs. James Hancock of Martins.
burg, Miss Edith Mcmahon and Mr..
James Mcmahon, who we're summon
ed to Cleveland Saturday by the ac-
cident Detailing their brother, w. Ray
Mcmahon, of this city, in a boiler ex-
plosion, returned home Sunday. They
are quite optimistic over McMahon's
chances for recovery.
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to a heartiess creditor who would even
deprive my children Of bread. WIN
you name a price for it?'
III It's a straight business failure
you are not required to sell the shirt off
your back" replied Mr.. Bowser.
But it's a matter Of conscience, you
see. ] said I'd pay hundred cents
on the dollar, and I'll do 1t If have to
60 barefoot VIII you show that ring
to your wtfeY'
Mr.. BOwser had been gum gained
two or three times and was rather sus-
pici0us, but he took the ring and walk
ed back to the sitting room.
Don't buy it at any pricew said Mrs.
Bowser. as she looked at 1t. Its prob
ably some snide affair. and the man
is no doubt fraud. who thinks to take
advantage of your innocence"
do you mean that the man takes me
for fool on sightY" exclaimed Mr..
Bowser as he flushed up.
HE may not, but think he's look
ing for soft snap"
"Oh. you do? That's you to dot!
Always suspicious and distrustful and
hard hearted. shall buy the ring"
''Then you'll be swindled"
'NOt If ! know 1t. shall simply do
my duty by helping an honest man out
Of hole"
Mr.. Bowser went back to the man
and found him very reasonable. All he
wanted for his wife's birthday ring
was $40. and that was only one-third
of its cost. 1t grieved him to part with
1t, but what was grief compared to in.
tegrity or character? AS the tears be
gan to appear Mr.. Bowser sent him
of with $40 in his pocket and returned
to Mrs. Bowser to say:
"How you can steel your heart
against the cries Of humanity the way
you do Is wonder to me. You'd
doubtless have turned that poor man
away with stab in the back!'
And saved $4O!' she curtly replied.
do you mean that this ring isn't
worth fully SlO0?" he blistered.
II don't believe it's worth $5r
"WOman. do you take me for fOOlT
shouted Mr.. B0wser with furious ges
ture as he danced around and frighten
ed the cat under the piano. II think
know man of integrity when / see
one. l also think know a diamond
ring from a side of sole leather. BY
the living lingo. II had your contemp
tible spirit I'd go"-
He walked about for few minutes
breathing hard and perspiring under
the collar. and nothing further wai
said ON the subject The cat gradually
recovered her courage the fire blaxed
cheerfully. and peace, had returned te
hover over all. when the bell rana
again. Again Mr.. Bowser went to tht
door. It was the man Of integrity re
turned.
"Pmy. excuse me-" he said as ne
crowded his way into the hall. "bu'
You were so kind to me about the ring
have returned to show you TINS
watch. | have thought to keep 1t IRON
my creditors but conscience stings me
1t is a watch that cost me $50. but un
der the clrcnmstances"-
"Mr. Bowser. will you step here
moment?" interrupted Mrs. Bowser.
! He had no intention Of buying tn
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+ DEATHS I
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Milan stull

Milan Stull died shortly before
noon Sunday at his residence in How
ard, after two weeks illness of dis
eases incident to old age. The de-
ceased was SO years old and leaves
wife and the following children:
Mrs. Rose Payne of Danville, Mrs.
Charles Temple, Mrs. Claude Penhor.
wood, Mr.. Daniel Stull and Mr.. Glenn
Stull, all of Howard.
The funeral Tuesday morning at 10
o'clock at the Disciple church, Rev.
Kerr officiating. Interment in Mt.
Zion cemetery.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-03-30
UNCLAIMED MAIL

10 avoid delay In delivery have
your mail addressed to street and
number. P. o. box or general delivery
The following letters remain IN
claimed IN the Mt. Vernon postomcea
Advertised March 20, 1915.
Bechtal, Oscar
Boomhower, Mrs. N. e.
Byers, Mrs. Mary E.
Caras, John A.
Dodd, George
Chanas, Majk.
Davis, Miss Myrtle
Filter, Miss Nina
Frotilo, Mix
Gilony, Mrs. Anna
Hoar, Mrs. Bert
Johnson, Buster
Kirk, J. j.
Rice, Mrs. Grace M. e.
Rosenbaum, Mrs. l..
Quito, Jim
Smith, R. M.
Spencer, Mrs. Mary
Wine, Mrs. Libbie
SHERIDAN G. DOWDS. Postmaster.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-03-30
"zOM|D0TTE"
Sent South To Be Trained
For This Seasons Races

In charge of Jerry Walker, "Zomi-
dotte," John 4. Foote'S sensational
fil!y, left Monday morning for Mem
l,lis, Tenn. where she will undergo a
course of spring training under that
master hand of the American track,
Pop" Geers. 'Zomidotte's prelimi-
nary workouts will start ON April
and she will be conditioned for the
Lexington races.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-03-30
WHEAT SOLUTION SUGGESTED

Let the Government Buy Staple, Hints
an Australian.
Chicago.-"You Americans certainly
are a queer Sort" exclaimed p. Il
Quinn. deputy trade commissioners OF
Australia. who Is in this city.
Here you have the greatest wheat
resources In the world. and your peo-
pie are paying an exorbitant price for
the main necessary Of life.
"How different you are from New
South Wales! With the outbreak Of
the war the government bought up all
the wheat at $l2O bushel. And 1t
has remained at that price ever since"
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-03-30
Whsrewithai.

Whsrewithal.
gpondulix Il an ugly namA
Mazuma. too, ween,
And kales a term that means the same.
And ditto is long green.
Then cart wheels come as divers Junk;
'Iron men, favor Jones:
To Smith a thing costs one round plunk.
While Brown says thirteen bones"
Another has the TIM
Some carry II within their hose
Some save. some blow II In.
II all means money, true enough.
From labor. theft or gain,
But amt II awful handy stun
To have in case Of rain!
Cleveland rlain Dealss,
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-03-30
SHORT LOCALS

Eggs, zoe; butter, 28c.
Mrs. John Corcoran spent Sunday
IN Columbus with relatives.
FARMS FOR sALE-W. G. Rock
vel. II
Mrs. George Peugh is spending a
week in Columbus with relatives.
Mr.. M. A. Hammond of Buffalo, N.
r.. was a weekend visitor in thecity.
Use Hanford's Balsam to prevent
gangrene.
Mr.. William H. Hearn went to New
ark this morning on business.
Mrs. D. X. Bird and Mrs. Frank
Huddle were Columbus visitors today.
Have you read the classified ads.
aoday7
Mr.. Grant Smith was business VS..
3tor In Columbus on Monday.
Mr.. Merrell Harris was Newark
visitor Sunday.
nAAo5 ludDCl " bpcut ouuudy
In Newark, the guest Of friends.
Mrs. Frank Mccormick is spending
tho day in Columbus.
Penny social at Hopewell school
Friday evening, April End.
Mrs. Ethel Spawn went to Bangs
this morning on business.
Mr.. l.. A. Culbertson transacted
business in Columbus on Monday.
Mr. Jasper Van Horn of Centerburg
transacted business in this city Mon
day.
Mr.. Fred Burke went to Columbus
Monday to visit for several dayswith
relatives.
Mr.. Henry Johnson of North Center
Run street was business visitor in
Columbus on Monday.
Application blanks for automobile
6censss may be obtained at the Ban.
ner Office free of charge tf
Miss Rebecca Cunningham of Gam.
bier spent Sunday with friends in the
city.
Mr.. William Denman went TO Co
lumbus Monday, where he will remain
for several days on business.
For deep cuts use Hanford's Bal
sam. Get 1t to the bottom of the
wound.
Mr.. Frank Poland left Sunday for
-cepted position.
Mrs, Joanna Miller of Centerburg
spent Monday in the city, the guest of
1ccal friends.
Mr.. Harker Lybarker went to Dan
willie this morning TO attend the fun
eral OF the late o. D.. Welker.
Mr.. Charles b. Gessling left this
morning for points in the northern
part or the state in the interest of
The Home Remedy Co.
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. johnson of East
Vine street are spending the week,
snd In Columbus, the guest OF friends
Mrs. Harry l.. Bingham returned
ahis morning to Akron, after visit
With Mrs. William Hogle,
Mrs. Della Lindsay OF South Gay
street is spending the day In Colum
bus.
Mr.. !. A. Channell returned to Hon
- this morning, after visit with his
daughter. Mrs. William Slater.
Rev. f. e. Whitaker went to Mar
sasa this afternoon, to attend the fun
Nsal OF his brother, the late Johr
Whittaker.
Hr. and Mrs. Frank Sullivan ant
oou, Roger. Of Marietta are spendinl
. week in the city with friends ant
relatives.
Mrs. Charles M. Baltzell and guest
3drs. II. o. Hawley, of Fort Wayne
Ind, are spending the day with MI
Liberty relatives.
Mr.. Charles v. Critchfield Of Eas
! High street departed this morning 70
Cleveland, where he win spend sey
sarai days on business.