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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-24
Claims Desire for Peace.

The paper declares that if it were
not for the genuine desire of Germany
for peace. II would. on the receipt of
the note, have recalled Ambassador Won
Bernstorff and handed the American
Ambassador. MI Gerard. his passports.
The government. however, 1t adds.
still hopes that it Will be possible
to maintain peace, which the evil de-
sire of America is constantly seeking
to undermine
This paper expresses confidence that
the German government viii continue
20 act in the interests of peace, honor
and dignity.
should that not satisfy America il
continues then President Wilson may
ne assured that the German people to
man stand behind their government.
President Wilson may break OFF diplo-
matte relations" it says in conclusion.
but only the American people can
make war.
The Boersem Zeitung. in an editorial,
says:
THE German people see in the note
sidedness which is not inspired by in
ternationaI law, much less by human
ity. and which is purely sympathy for
related England"
The newspaper adds that the German
population cannot be blamed when it
believes Washington measures the COM
batants by two different rules. and al
ways to the disadvantage of Germany.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-24

have been actively engaged IN the work
of tie hrol. The address was made
by Lucius - Alden, former superiu-
tendent- ANA the medals were presented
| by the pastor. Rev. John r. Hnddle. and
the superin tendent Charles =. Batem m
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-24
Doing Work of Centuries.

-Four hundred years of administra-
tive colonial existence found FArto
Rico without public school system
worth mentioning. and with but one
important highway. road built across
the island for military purposes.
The simple government intended by
the Foraker act Increased rapidly in it's
working force after the American oc-
cupation through centralized official
dom. The esta blishment of school and
road systems. attempting in few
years to make up for the time lost in
four centuries, was expensive; but un-
der the generous provisions of the
original organic act the income OF the
government would easily have taken
care of those expenses had the princ-
pies of local self-government as com
monty applied in the states and terri
tories OF the United States. been APP
be understood.
year, June 80, 1915, was s396,429.12
The present legislature is due to ad-
journ about the 14th instant
The income of the government for
the fiscal year 1915-1916 is estima ed
at So, 6S5 800, and a careful estimate
gives the deficit on the Both of next
June at 100000. To make up this
deficit will leave the treasury without
surplus dollar. This shows that a
new organic act should be based upon
thorough knowledge of the local az
fairs of the country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-24
Discusses Presidents Attitude.

The Lokal Anzeiger. in a second long
leader written after it had an oppor-
tunity to sound public sentiment and
sentiment in responsible quarters, dis
cusses the submarine issue as if there
were at least a possibility OF compro-
mise and satisfactory settlement. In
PRODUCING the article with discu ssion
of the attitude of President Wilson,
who, it says. missed a chance to de-
scend in history as the uncompromis-
ing defender of ethical principles. even
at the expense of his own countrys in
terests, by failing to apply the same
standpoint to England as to Germany"
the Lokal AnZeiger passes over the
form of the note to get to the sub
stance. 1t finds that President Wilson
intends to say that Germany violated
the princi pies relating to subma rine
campaigns which Germany itself laid
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-24

Kyle Adkins 81 Beard W Va was
hurne" 10 death while attempting to save
some clothing ia his home. which was
destroyed 10y fire
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-24
GERMANY TO MAKE
SOME CONCESSIONS


he decided by = Congress which t"
date has not shown Itself eager f"r
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-24
French Expect Firm U. s. Stand.


PARIS. April 24.-The American sit
uation absorbs the press to the ex-
clusion of other topics, and Secretary
Lanstng's note either textuaIly or in
copious extracts appears in the most
prominent place. All the morning pa
pers in their comments on the note
generally express the belief that Ger
many VIII try again to play for time
but that President Wilson, being pro-
verbally man slow in anger, will not
bulge an inch from the position he
has taken.
The German government has cir
culated among neutral nations semi
official note which commits il to moth
Ing. says the Matin. I'VE learn that
the Berlin press insists on the serious
ness of the situation, and that it is
hoped solution will be reached com
patible with national dignity, with tho
rights of neutraIs and the principles
of international law and not unfavora-
bic to the vital interests of Germany
That is the whole program, and we
are curious to see the literary produc-
ton which will answer to such varied
requirements"
A. Fitzmaurice. the foreign editor of
the Figaro. writes:
1T only remains for Germany, if she
desires to avoid a rupture, to give in
and humiliate herself. She cannot do
this. even did she wish. without danger
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-24
Claim Differing Standard.

Germany conducts war with con
sideration for the interests of neutrals
which is really injurious to her own in
terests whereas England treads unde,
foot international law, against the in
terests Of neutrals. England began
the blockade and introduced the OBJ
Dressive treatment of neutrals as q
war measure. Germany resists this
and now is asked to surrender he,
wea pom because America refuses to see
the connection between the two things
how one grew out of the other Tn.
German people feel that a different
standard OF measurement has been EN-.
ployed that agsravates the difficultie.
or the situation, whose gravity no.
body mistakes"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-04-25

in the simplest linen and cotton fab
RIGS designed for morning use. They
are indeed almost ubiquitous but they
mean infinite variety nevertheless, tor
the color combinations are many and
varied.
We are living in an era of possibility.
Woman has departed from every sug-
gestion of the masculine in her dress.
She is no longer severe or tailor-made.
she is essentially feminine. She is be-
ruff1ed and befounced and she is dainty
in the extreme. She trips along in her
light colored shoes and in her dainty
hosiery lightly and airily. Every hint
Of severity has been lost. Even the
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-04-25

All belted effects are conspicuous but
the belts take almost innumerable
forms. Coats are made in various
lengths. We have little Jackets in
Elton or Bolero style and we have
genuine coats that extend we'll below
the hips There is nothing like same
ness in the seasons fashions; they
represent opportunity as they repre-
sent charm. "
Silk costumes are extensively worn.
Tafeta, gros de Londres and faille are
favorites. They make up most charm
ingly for the styles of the moment suit
them to perfection. For the street,
soutache braid is favorite trimming.
bands OF ribbon or bands Of fabric are
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-04-25

extensively used and there are really
wonderful effects achieved by the con-
trast of materials. We trim silk with
serge and serge with silk we use Geor-,
gette crepe in combination with pique
and linen as we'll as with silk and with
satin and we evolve great many most
attractive results that are distinctly
our own, in spite of the fact that de-
signers are looking backward. The
prevailing fashions give evidence of
various periods but when various ele-
ments are brought together and COM
bined they bring about something that
is new and Of the twentieth century.
For the street costume the broad
effect is obtained by draperies and by
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-04-25

for some time and a great deal of bril-
liant color is found in the prevailing
fashions, but while that is true on one
hand on the other it is evident
that we will wear a great deal of
white, a great deal of grey and
great many of the quiet tan shades
that are always delightful upon the
street. White costumes with black
are exceedingly smart and as natural
consequence Jet is much in demand
both for trimming and for the access
series of dress.
Stripes are smart in every material
from silk to cotton. They are found
in the most wonderful fabrics for
evening wear and they also are found
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-04-25

However the effect is obtained
hips must be broad if the costume
- to be fashionable one. One may
wear skirt that is draped to pro-
duce the effect, or a coat that is
rippled or a blouse with a basque
but IN one way or another breadth
must be achieved.
It is season of many features, of
many opportunities and season of
much variety and there is a great
deal Of opportunity allowed for indi-
vidualism but in that one particular
Of the broad hips Madame lie Mode
is inexorable. Skirts require to be
wide but they can be plain or plated
or gathered as the individual fancies.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-04-25

sports costumes are given sense u
daintiness and the picturesque ele-
ment is notable. Coquetry appears
to have been at work among the de.
signers, also, for the most demure
costumes of grey or Of beige or Of
white are given daring touch hv>
brilliant colored flower tucked ~
the girdle, scarf Of bright hue or
some other touch Of brilliancy which
lifts them out Of the commonplace.
The woman who is quick to get effect
and who realizes the possibility Of a
bit Of bright hue is the woman who
will make her costume success.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-04-25

treatments of material For after
noon and evening gowns notifications
of the hoop skirt idea are allowed but
these present notifications are essen
TALLY different from the creations that
belong to an earlier, era. They are
softly boned, they are easily handled
and they give really graceful and at
tractive lines. We have learned good
many things since the hoop skirt period
variations thereof are widely different
from their predecessors, however.
much we may owe the suggestion to
the era Of long ago.
Russian and Oriental Influences have
been at work in the designing rooms
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1916-08-31
Other European Practices.

In parts Europe of all ranks still wait for the great
their principal purchases articles of every decrp
ton This applies especially parts Europe where trading facilities
including transportation advertising announcements and the kea
highly developed in all parts of America today.
One most the old fairs that Of Saint BarhOo
London founded the beginning of the twelfth century
greatest those Of Frankfort Leipzig and
Brunswick noted and historic fairs held mannuay
Europe Zurzach Switzerland Budapest Hungary; SIM
gag Italy; Lyons France bfore the war;, and acknowledgement
The named yearly attracts buyers from all parts of Europe and
ASIA and merchandise worth $lO0OOoOO0 changes
hands At Mecca Arabia fair held in connection with the
annual pilgrimage Moameans and of the most picturesque
in the world.
We hope this array cal guaranteed to be reasonably
true-w put daper frivolous mood and spoil our own
fair for YOU up gay dpe and heart on having
regular picnic this like the year were sixteen and mao
sweetheart you tntpe pictures made together and exchanged
them. Remember?
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1916-08-31
Courtesy to Visitors.

understand another. Our farmers
with whom they deal Our business
pretty acquainted of the people who into their
SNOWFALL of spirit of kindnes and
intelligence strangers within gates during the festival
1t is the best Of advertising put forth
1t is nmaly worth while visitors 90 home and say: 81
whole to wigge its
srng And they the whtest peope-go out OF their way
be poereay give information do little ayor-lm certainly
going back and get acquainted with some OF them
the question which introduces this article
booka large red volumeand turn
learn that the word "far derived from the
Old French fre" the modern "ore the Italian "fe the
Latin "eria meaning holiday and that this connected with the
Latin "fesus meaning feast.
In fine United States there are no fairs the kind that have been
common in the Old World The here applied to variety OF
exhibitions such church, charity and agricultural exhibitions and local.
state national international exposions or fairs The TACT 49, the
applied 10 all exhibitions where people expected to beSow
patronage OF make purchases
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1916-08-31
Sequatchie Valley Fair
To Open Wednesday
South Pittsburg to be Scene of Gala
Events of Valley For Four Days.

The Sequachee Valley Fair which begins oudays session
Richard City Wednesday next Sept g. continues Thursday
Friday and Saturday, Sept T. 8, and 9.
The Fair will be better than Many improvements have
been made the grounds and big addition built to grand stand
Two bands will discourse sweet music special stand
erected front Woman Building the other the Grand Stand
Horse will be everyday feature The track has been
specially graded for fast time.
Aeoplane ascensons will be made every day If the
pianist does ascend each day. he will forfeit $3.50 each time he
fails.
lot of special amusement features have been secured
special company taking of this for the Carnival Way
The exhibits Wlno doubt attract close attention. The fancy
Work department in Womans Building attracting atten
ton each year, and this year it will be interesting
Don't fail to the exhibits of cattle horses sheep, swine
and chickens. They are all going to be good
Baseball last year. will be feature, those inclined
ward that pastime Severgl hot games expected.
Dom forget the dates, Wednesday, Thursday Friday and
joyabe time Of your life.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1916-08-31
Barter and Exchange Places.

People throughout Europe look upon the fair meeting held for
the purpose of exhibiting and selling goods Originally fairs held
times and places for the particular
chndse others for the sale of goods general character People
resorted to them exchange goods and to collect their last for
months Princes and the of encouraged them
and of the privileges granted long still remain in force
Such fairs these flourish today the outskirts of civilization
Siberia Manuria Aatc Turkey where people live isolated for long
of time and do their buying ofener than twice
year They originated the church festivals which found to
afford the best opportunity for commercial transactions the OF
people being such took place upon other occasions
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1916-08-31
Bits of Fair History.

The most common kind are agricultural acouny and state as
you know. This kind got their start as regular hnS IN America III
there prosperous nleTchaht fkahah
Watson believed that enterprise would encourage farming
manufacturing help business He used his nnuence WIN the
legislature body appropriated SOOOo yearly 1or SIX years.
for nrminns on agricultural products and family manufactures
then county, district and state fairs are quite gener
ally held The district and county fairs especially held not mainly
goods advertising purpo-ss we have SAID C
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1916-08-31

street fairs where amusemens of various kinds furnished
to promote the welfare of the city by attracting
for worlds fairs which held in this country While com
modtieS are sold, the primary object is to advertise.
In the Old World the fair ancient institution If
could lind files of the daily papers and country wk when old Mr.
Pharaoh Ringing for living when Professor Plato dscoursn
democracy and the what and how of republic when thou
sand and of the Arabian Nights being
worked out should probably find articles like this editors
wre-up of the annual fair in his
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1916-08-31
THE FAIR
BY Douglas MalIoch.

We wre subrnen of cavern dep and dark
Nor with the booded hand of make harvest of nations
Ours the wealth of Gods good SOIL on his earth we leave
mark
But burrows of the farmers toll business of thousand
years.
Here we assemble what grew here gathered of the YIELD
The products of the work do the ones who ask
These the children of the seed arisen fertile field
world of weary to feed-a noble duty honest task
Even JOY Of labor done have hour deeper thought
TO see the glory of the smiling fruit golden grain
Zen the frolic of the fair realize how has wrought
Till herds Increase and blossoms BEAR fed by his sunshine and
his rain
All mindful of our work again another yet be,
Let forth rejoicing then pass merry week away
of the treasures that with
Taking of earth both fruit and flowers taking life both
work and play. ,...sA,
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1916-08-31
make the occasion a success.

a
The with crouch has business
You must prepared enjoy the bae band and the
million noises that aren't You be
sight of thousands of haterng holiday Makers bright decorations
pretty girls of dehow and balyhoo of popcorn balls
and sweating glasses of oangeade of sizzling sandwiches and
of livestock and household and implement displays paterng
trote and and running horses of buzng grandand Of golden
sunshine and yellow dusouds Yes and tired feet and wimperng
babies with haah and aecs here and therefor
reached the land of perfection yet.
Now let's peel the surface off the situation and what's inside
This years fair going to be pretty fine advertisement for whole
COMMUNICATIVE surrounding farm lands and farmers the town and its
enterprising, philosophical merchants And really that is the rock
bottom purpose of holding Misunderstanding 1t community aim
and effort to show its people how much they amount to- and to show out
ser that this mighty good place to live npoerous progressive
country and negbov people A looking for place which
settle down couldn't reasonably ask for anything better
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1916-08-31
FAIR TIME AGAIN
The Purpose of Our Own Festival and
History of Some Others

w YY fair? We can't all single view
w point 1t something different practically every
VA off, There no doubt though that the feeling gayey
universa--eyen those who work like Turks to
axe thnO q
The Tupelo journal., 1916-10-27
Mrs. Josephine Camp Dozier

Died, at her home in this city,
at six clock, Tuesday morning.
October Oath, Mrs. Josephine
Camp Dozier, aged 70 years.
Mrs. Dozier had been i'll for some
time and, during the past week,
her condition grew rapidly worse,
and on Tuesday morning she
peacefully breathed her last.
Deceased was the daughter Of
the late Thomas Harper Camp
and was reared near Chester
vile, where a greater portion of
her life was spent. Her educa-
ton was secured in the best
schools'of the country and she
grew to womanhood refined and
eiucated. In 1871 she was
married to Mr.. w. A. Dozier,
who still survives. From the
union one child, a daughter, Miss
Annie Dozier, was born. she
joined the Presbyterian church
soon after marriage and has been
a consistent member since that
time.
Mrs. Dozier was a quiet, un-
ostentatious woman, whose
christian character, and virtues
were known to all who enjoyed
her friendship. She took an act
i've part in the church and found
inspiration in following the pre-
cepts of divine truth.
She was a devoted wife and
mother and her greatest pleas
ures were found in the home
circle.
The funeral services were con-
Quoted from the residence We'd
nesday morning by Rev. Scott,
of the Presbyterian church.
Many friends gathered to pay
their last tribute of respect.
Many beautiful floral designs
were brought by friends.
The Tupelo journal., 1916-10-27
Commissioner Sale

G. A. Baker. ct. al. vs. Mrs. Sallie
Bailey. No. 1888.
By virtue of a decree of the Hon.
Chancery Court of Lee county. State
of Miss, rendered at the October
Term, 1916, thereof. ordering a sale of
certain lands mentioned therein, John
M. Witt, the undersigned, appointed
Commissioner to execute said decree,
will, on
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1916.
expose at public auction to the highest
bidder for cash in front of the court
house door in the City of Tupelo, Miss,
within legal hours. the following de-
scribed land, to wit:
Eighty 1907 acres, the nj of the nwt
of section z, township 8. range 6, east.
One-half "a acre in n e ! of section
7, township 8, range 6. e, being the
remainder of said quarter section left
after deducting the land owned by j.
A. Landers, which is 1894 acres. and
the 20 acres described IN q conveyanc
from C. w. McNiel to - Barrett,
recorded in Book so. at page 800. of
the Records of Deeds in office of Chan
Gerry Clerk of Lee county, Miss, and
more particularly described as com
mencing ITO yards ION west line of said
q~uarter) south of the northwest corner
Of said quarter, then run south 12O
yards. thence east 20 l s yards. thence
north 120 wards. thence west 20 1-6
yards to beginning. all in Lee county.
Miss. Twenty per cent of purchase
price to be paid in cash day of sale,
balance when sale is confirmed. To-
gether with the appurtenances and
Entertainments thereunto appertaining.
John M. Witt, Commissioner.
Dated 23d day Of Get. 1916.
Mitchell & Clayton, Soils. 80
The Tupelo journal., 1916-10-27
Matinee Club

The Fortpightly Matinee Club
met with Mrs. Guy Mitchell
October Is.
The guests were cordially
greeted by Mrs. Mitchell, as
sisted by Mrs, Rex Reed and
Mrs. Jim Re1us. Lovely fall
r Uses and the queen of autumn
fowers-chrysan were
everywhere in evidence. Upon
the announcement of the inter-
esting program, The Home"
all were attention. Mrs. Reeves
took charge of the meeting and
directed the following program:
Evolution of the Home From
Primitive imes-M Mrs. S j.
High.
The Responsibility Of the Home
to the Church Mrs. S B. Kinds.
Houses VS.. Homes: Which is
70 lrs?-M Mrs. John Motlow.
Mother. Home and Heaven
Mrs. Will Hoyle.
The American Home as Con-
tracted with the Homes of Other
Ma ions-C'ub
Mrs. j. w. Waddy sang in her
own inimitable way a song en-
title1 Home"
Assisted by her little daughter,
L raine. md nieces, Sarah Ham
il on and Grace Roland Rogers,
Mrs Mitchell served q delicious
sa ad course with an ice.
The guests present were Mes
danes Reed, Redus and Miss
Zena Wiihersp0on.
Next meeting November 1st,
with Mrs. Will Raymond.
Secretary.
The Tupelo journal., 1916-10-27
Senator Vardaman to Speak

Senator James K. Vardaman
will speak here on the morning
of November the End at ten
o'clock. He is now touring the
state in advocacy of the statute
limiting the quantity of liquor to
one quart at a time, and comes
here upon the invitation of those
who are making fight to have
the county vote dry" The
place has not yet been selected
for the Senator's speech. From
here Senator Vardaman will go
to Pontotoc where he will speak
at 2 o'clock in the afternoon.