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Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-07-28

"Animals are 50 different" said the
city boy in the country
allow so9' asked the farmer.
"Well ycu see when the dog wags
his tail he's pleased. but when the COW
wags her tail I can't tell if she is
pleased or its only iii IS"
Imperial Valley press., 1916-06-13

Tom Potts of Holtville is again a
victim of the acid thrower.
1t was the third effort to reach him
and the second that was effective.
AS in the previous case, he was bad
ly burned about the face and one ear,
the same one that suffered before.
The attack was carefully planned
and worked out. Potts is Holtville
druggist, a bachelor, and lives with
relatives. Before, when attacked, he
was sleeping on screened porch.
This time he was sleeping in an inside
room.
He had been with the family to a
motion picture show and only re-
turned about 10:30, retiring to his
room. At l this morning the acid
was thrown on him, apparently from
a jelly bottle. The acid covered the
side of his face and his injuries are
serious, though his life is not in jeop-
ardy. ~"
He Immediately called for help and
tried to get into the bathroom to ap-
Imperial Valley press., 1916-06-13
Democrats Seek to
Kidnap Progressives

White House is said to be prepared
to back the effort.
Swift developments since Saturday
may have a marked bearing on the
Democratic platform, although one OF
the busiest men in the kidnapping
scheme declared today the platform
on which Senator Stone and President
Wilson have been working probably
will serve the desired purpose.
The various leaders were evading
when asked about it today. National
Chairman McCombs, said to be the ac-
tual originator, tacitly admitted he
was working with others to bring it
to a head.
Somebody must adopt the child"
he said, Smiling, and added, call four
million Of it."
Asked point blank if overtures to
Progressive leaders were proposed, he
refused to discuss the matter further.
He maintained the same attitude con-
cerning any steps that may have been
taken by him in this connection while
in Chicago. It is said, however, that
the fact that Roosevelt would abandon
his Leadership of the Progressive par
Imperial Valley press., 1916-06-13

St. Louis, June 13.-One Of the
greatest kidnapping enterprises in his
tory was discovered in St. Louis to-
Gay.
The object Of the effort is the four
year-old child-the Progressive party.
Democratic organization leaders are
the would-be kidnapers.
Events in Chicago and Oyster Bay
Saturday have changed the color of
this weeks convention, and instead of
being perfunctory ratification meet
ing, it may turn out to be truly
thrilling affair. Quiet conferences
among Democratic committeeman Sum-
day and Sunday night resulted in a
determination on a new program.
Theodore Roosevelt's refusal to run
reiterated yesterday-inspired the
kidnapping plan. 1t is the opinion Of
Democratic committeeman that Roose-
velt's action spells the death of the
Progressive party. The committee
men will bend every effort toward
gathering in the 100000 Progressive
voters. They have counseled with
Washington by wire in the brief time
the plan has been forming, and the
Imperial Valley press., 1916-06-13
Avert Riots.

Chihuahua, June lathe Mexicans
thronged the streets here yesterday
anti-American meetings being held in
Various parts of the city. However
the crowds were orderly and in no in
stance did threatened riots develop.
The demonstration began with a pa
radc through the principal streets to
the military cuartel, where General
Jacinto Trevino, IN brief address,
thanked them for the patriotic display
For half an hour the crowd cheered
and shouts of "Throw out the Ameri-
cansp were frequent.
At some meetings speakers urged
citizens to emulate "noble Chapulte-
pee cadets" opposing the advance of
foreign invaders with dead bodies, if
necessary.
General Trevino announced that any
arrangements made between General
Pershing and General Gavira would be
supported, and disclaimed having said
that "Gavira had no authority"
Imperial Valley press., 1916-06-13

Roosevelt cry Of "Americanism." The
Democratic platform, they think, may
appeal to many Progressives in way
of taking up their social justice prop
aganda again.
The proposal to invite Progressive
leaders here today found favor not
only with the more radical Democratic
leaders, who might be expected to urge
modification Of the platform to meet
Progressive views, but with some old
line leaders.
"They should be invited, by all
means," said Roger Sullivan.
Tom Taggart was less inclined to
put the matter through Immediately.
He suggested that the platform itself
should first be adopted and then the
Progressive leaders asked to come to
St. Louis.
"Perhaps our views will not meet
THEIRS" he said,
ID Taggart worked definitely among
other leaders for time today to fore
stall what he feared might precipitate
action in the matter.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-06-13

ply water. The assailant, however,
Lad foreseen this and had locked the
bathroom door, while the other men,
bers of the household were unable at
once to get to him because of the
locked door, and it was some time be-
fore relief could be given, the acid
consequently burning deeply and get
ting into one ear.
The culprit had gained entrance to
the building by cutting the screen on
window and tying the screen up
with string, so it would not i'm
pede the exit. Having thrown the acid,
he made his escape quickly out OF
the same window.
The tracks of the man were plainly
marked outside of the window, he
wearing 1OR shoe. Outside the win
dow were two bottles, one of which
had contained the sulphuric acid and
the other chloroform.
The chloroform had been used by
saturating cotton and putting it where
it would be inhaled by other members
Imperial Valley press., 1916-06-13
Any Hour May Result in
Trouble With MeXicans

has still further stirred up the antag
onism, and no one believes the de facte
government will be able much longer
to stay the hands of the Mexican peo.
pie, or that it will much longer at
tempt to do so.
The feeling along the border is that
at any hour there may come some
overt act against Americans in Mex
;co that will bring the crisis to a
head and throw the two countries into
war.
The announcement that the Ameri-
can government does not now contem-
plate calling out more state militia
men does not do away with the fact
that the government has it's plans per-
fected to rush state troops from many
states to the border if a crisis comes,
and that in the several states this is
understood and the militia is holding
itself ready for quick action.
The efficiency of the militia at
large over the country is expected to
prove much higher than was the case
in the border states, especially in New
Mexico, while several of the states
have well trained men practically now
ready for service.
It is expected, too, that there will
be rapid enlistment in the regular ar
my if it becomes known that actual
warfare is at hand.
There has not been a time in fifty
years when there were so few Ameri-
cans in Mexico as at present, barring
the soldiers, and particularly is north
ern Mexico deserted by them.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-06-13

of Austria to become economic bur-
dens.
Germany has centralized her forces
before Verdun and Austria her forces
on the Italian frontier. Neither can
afford to remove man or a gun
from those positions, and Of sudden
there comes this thrush of probably
five millions of Slavs, armed abun-
dainty and determined to drive the
Teutons from the land they have TAX
en- in the last year and half, and
possibly to make drive upon the cap
ital of Austria itself.
It is the most critical hour in the
history of the German and Austrian
empires. 1t is the elimination Of the
long preparations for the spring Of
fensive of the Allies, probably under
taken at the point where it was least
expected, judged by the lack of men
to face it.
At the beginning of the war Earl
Kitchener said it would last for three
years and would lie won by the side
that could put the last 100000 men
into action. Just before his death, the
great commander said he would revise
his prediction, as he believed he saw
an earlier ending Of the war;. He was
then about to leave for Russia, and
knew of the efforts that were about
to begin and which are resulting so
disastrously for the Teutons. 1t is
thought he believed this great on
slaught of the Slavs would end the
war.
Heretofore the operations Of the
Allies have been to enclose the Teu-
tons in an iron ring. Now the unques-
toned plan is to close that ring and
Imperial Valley press., 1916-06-13
H0ltville Acid ThroWer
Again Attacks Druggist

Of the family, and it is thought much
of the preparation for the deed had
been made while the family were at
the picture show.
The sheriff's office was at once no.
titled and Deputies Cummings and
Kemp at once rushed to the scene.
They are there again this afternoon,
and it is believed they have clue
to the perpetrator of the crime. It is
thought they were sent on a wrong
trail at the time of the previous af-
fair, but that they now have some in
formation to work on.
Mr.. Lytle, clerk in the store, who
suffered slightly by accident at one
of the previous attempts, being mis-
taken for Potts, yesterday found a
note pinned to the corner of his house
and written on the edge of a news
paper, warning him to get out of the
store. The note said the writer did
not want to hurt him, but he would
be sure to get shot if he did not get
ont
Imperial Valley press., 1916-06-13

Private advices from unofficial
sources to the Press are to the effect
that the California militia has received
in the last week orders to be ready
for immediate action in case they are
called upon. AS these orders are al
legged to have come from Washington,
the inference is that they are in ac-
cordance with general plan for quick
action of the militia to support the
regular troops if needed.
The first move of the militia would
be to send them to the border, there
to relieve the regulars for active serv-
ice until the militia could become ac-
climated and hardened to service in
the field.
The men who have been in the val
ley for some time and who came from
the far north are now in condition for
service if needed, and the state militia
would be we'll equipped to guard the
border here, thus relieving the regu-
lars.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-06-13
TO ENTERTAIN
AT CARD PARTY

The social committeelof the Won.
ans Ten Thousand Club announce an
evening at cards to, be given at the
home of the president, Mrs. A. H
Griswold, Friday evening, June 16, at
8 p. m.
Those in charge of the evenings en-
tertainment are Mrs. Clarence Bar
ton, Mrs. Howard Meyer, Mrs. James
W.. Glassford, Mrs. Rodney Hermon
and Mrs. Elizabeth Embury. Auction
and whist are the games to be played
and cordial invitation is extended to
all members and friends of the or
ganization to be present.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-06-13

New York, June 13.-Almost par
alleling the collapse of the Turkish
defensives when assailed by the Rus
slams is the disintegration Of the
eastern defensive lines of the Teutons
before the hordes of the same ma
ton.
AS France has proven the great de-
fensive fighter Of the war, SO Russia
is coming forward as the one Of the
Entente Allies which can carry on
offensive operations on great scale
and win what are the greatest victo-
ries of the war.
The scene of the tremendous on
rush of the Slavs is on the southern
portion of the east line, with the field
Of operations steadily extending and
promising to reach from the Rouman-
ian frontier to the Baltic sea.
It is the same ground over which
the Germans pursued the Russians last
year when the latter, for lack of am
munition, were forced to retreat. But
now there Is apparently no limit to
the stores Of ammunition and guns,
but if there were the quantity taken
from the Austrians during the last
ten days would go a long ways to-
ward meeting all requirements.
Having lost tremendously in men,
guns and munitions of war, it is an
open question whether the Tcutons can
make good the defensive before their
position is irretrievably gone. Their
last man is in the field. Much of their
agricultural country is being overrun
before, the harvest that has been
awaited eagerly, and hundreds of thou
sands-possibly millions of people
are being driven hack into the heart
Imperial Valley press., 1916-06-13

Ell Paso, June 13.-War with Mex
leo is believed to be almost at hand.
1t is the common belief that there is
no possible avoidance, as the drift
of affairs is steadily in that direc-
ton.
Throughout northern Mexico the
people are assembling and denouncing
Americans and demanding their i'm
mediate expulsion from that country.
News that 1,5OO additional troops are
on the way to reinforce the Americans
Imperial Valley press., 1916-06-13
Eastern Defenses Crumble
AS Did Those Of Turkey

crush all within. Will the plan sue
ceed? The fate of the nations rests
on this issue, and the first steps in
the effort are winning all that was
hoped for by the Allies.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-06-13
Cotton Market.

Futures lost 10 points, while spots
made little gain today, according to
advices to the Long Staple Cotton
Growers Association.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-06-13
Evacuating Czernowitz.

Geneva, June 13.--The Austrian
forces are evacuating Czernowitz, the
capital of Bukow:na, before a mon
ster Russian offensive, according to
advices received here today.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-06-13
Attack eBaten.


Paris, June 13.-German infantry
attacked French positions west of Fort
Vaux, on the Verdun front, last night.
The assault failed entirely, the report
today says.
The Germans continued their heavy
bombardment in the region north of
Souville and Tavannes forts. Along
the Meuse there was heavy artillery
action near the villages of Chattan-
court. The text of the statement
says:
"West of Scissors our artillery has
destroyed works of the enemy and
brought about an explosion within the
lines.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-06-13

Petrograd, June 13, via London
Russian troops yesterday approached
the outskirts of Czernowitz, the capi-
tai Of Bukowina, the war office an
nounced today.
The statement also says that Rus
sian troops attacked the bridgehead
at Zalesczky.
AS the Russian troops drew near
to Czernowitz, the report says, there
were numerous explosions caused by
the Austrians within the city.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-05-11

pockets stability. And cut the lining
, off at the line of perforations in
dicating the interned edge. Seam
the lining to the pockets at the sides
and lower edges, then turn the seam
allowance on the upper edges under on
the tiny perforations, and again on the
lines of larger perforations and fell to
the lining. Arrange over the fronts
with the folded ed ges at the perfora-
tions, then stitch to position.
Sew the two thicknesses of the
collar together at the lower and outer
edges leaving the neck and shoulder
edges free, then turn and haste on the
seam. Lay the undertakings over the
fronts of the coat, the right sides
meeting and with the cut edges meeting
the edges of the coat, to give straight
line on the inner edge of the facing.
Basic into place, then shape the
facings to fit the edges of the coat and
seam the two together, then turn over
onto the under side Bind the inner
edges of the facings with fine silk
binding. AS the next step, join the
neck edge of the collar to the neck
edge of the back, sewing through the
outside of the collar only and fell the
lining into place over the seam. Join
the shoulder edges of the fronts to the
shoulder edges of the back, and to
the shoulder edges Of the collar, sewing
through the fronts only and leaving
the edges of the undertakings free
then fell the undertakings over the
seams. Join the edges Of the front
and of the back separately beyond
the undertakings. Roll the fronts
back on the lines Of diagonal per-
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How To Make A Sport And Utility Coat

be made Of narrower material. the
arrangement of he pieces would be
slightly different but the diagram
will show which pieces are laid on the
fold and the direction of the grain
for one width as we'll as for the other.
The construction diagram is numbered
to show you which pieces 60 together
and with the help of these two there
should be no difficulties whatsoever
to be overcome.
The coat is made with what we
know as long or dropped shoulders
and that means that the sleeves are
the easiest possible to fit. They are
sewed to the coat below the shoulder
joints, consequently no change will
be required. All you have to do is
to follow the directions and sew up
the seams to have as smart a coat as
any woman can ask. In the picture,
the material is one of the new corduroys
woven in broad stripes of color with
white and the trimming is white.
jersey silk. The afternoon coat that
is shown on the envelope is made of
taffeta with bands of velvet ribbon.
As the first step smooth the pattern
out and lay aside the collar, the belt
and the pocket as they will be cut
from the jersey silk, cut the selvage
off your material, for the selvage is
always woven more tightly than is
the material itself and if you were to
use it for the seams it would cause
your coat to draw, then fold portion
of it and pin the pattern out as in
dicated in the diagram For material
forty-four inches in width, it will be
necessary to piece the back little.
To do this, turn the pattern back
one-half inch within the edge of your
material, then cut it through on the
fold and lay the little three-cornered
piece on the material as indicated in
the diagram, then when you have cut
out be sure to allow one-half inch in
the cut edge. Pin all the pieces into
place and mark the perforations and
the notches carefully, then cut on the
edge of the pattern for the seams are
allowed and no calculation is required.
Remember that the tiny perforations
within the edges indicates the seams.
The allowance at the lower edge of the
coat is for the seam only. If you are
making it without lining allow one
and one-half inches below the edge of
the pattern for hem. If you are
making it with lining, no allowance
further than the seam will be needed
but for the sports use, we will assume
that the coat is made without lining
and with hem at the lower edge.
After you have cut the cloth out and
made all the markings carry them
through to the underside with tailors
tacks. ...
AS the next step, we will want to
cut the collar, cuffs and facings for the
fronts and trimming for the sleeves
from the jersey silk. To do this
fold the silk lengthwise. Lay the
collar and the belt on the edge as
indicated in the diagram and arrange
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Pattern No. 90l3 Laid on Material ~
Inches Wide.
Materials of Other Widths will Require
Different Layouts.

the sleeves, the seams exactly to-
gether. Basic and stitch on the
perforations indicating the seams.
sewing through the outsides only and
leaving the lining free. Fell the
Innings over the seams and turn the
facings up on to the sleeves.
To finish the lower edge of the coat,
turn on the perforations indicating
the seam, bind the edges with seam
binding and press fiat, then blind
stitch into place taking care that the
stitches are not caught through to the
right side Of the material.
Line the belt with lawn. as YOU
have done the pockets to give strength
and to avoid stretching and press.
Adjust over the coat between the
perforations at the waist line and tack
to position at the under-arm seams,
through the lining only. To close
the coat, meet the front edges and
lap the belt with the large perforations
meeting and button into place.
To make the coat from material
forty-four>. inches in width will be
required ~ yards OF material.
To make the afternoon coat, shown
in the illustration, you will follow
exactly the directions given for the
making, the difference only in the
material but in place of the belt,
apply casing on the underside of the
coat between the perforations at the
waist line and stitch on the perforations.
Insert ribbon or a sash Of the material
III this casing and tie the front edges Of
the coat together.
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the pocket next the collar, then cut
two strips Of the silk each one inch
longer than the front of your coat and
seven and one-half inches wide at one
end, six and one-half at the other.
For the overfacing of the sleeves, lay
a strip Of tissue six inches wide over
the sleeve pattern at the lower edge
and pin into place, then shape the
lower edge to fit the sleeves and use
the shaped piece Of tissue as pattern
for your overfacing. Cut two pieces
for each sleeve for the silk must be
lined to finish the upper edge rightly.
The six inch strip will allow for the
seam so you may cut on the outside
edges. Cut a lining for the collar
exactly like the outside. Cut lining
of white lawn for the pockets, for
lawn will not stretch and will give the
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forations and collar on the perforations
at the neck edge.
As the next step, join the sleeves
to the armhole edges, following the
directions on the envelope. Basic
and stitch on the tiny perforations
indicating the seam and bind each
edge separately. then press open.
Close the under-arm and sleeve seams,
bringing the tiny perforations exactly
together and again press and bind.
To finish the lower edges of the sleeves,
join the ends of the undertakings and
of the Innings for the undertakings
separately and press the seams open,
then join the outer edges, of outside
and lining, turn on the seams, haste
and press. Slip the facings inside
the sleeves with the right side of the
facings meeting the wrong side Of
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with shirrings at the waist line and
ribbon or strips of the material used
ssas tie ends and of taffeta with bands
sOf velvet ribbon, or of some such
material. When the two. coats are
completed not even you yourself will
realize that the same pattern served
Tor both SO different will they prove in
effect, yet fundamentally the one
model will serve for both.
The cutting diagrams that accom-
panies the pattern shows it laid out
ON material fourty-four inches in
width and that is standard width
for the greater number of fabrics
utilized for the purpose. If it were to
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R IERE is a pattern that can be
B utilized for the sports coat
|sA shown in the illustration and
Sicr the dressy coat of afternoon wear.
slcr sports use, the coat would be
sri.ade with belt and of one Of the
llaaterials designed for such use. For
Sahc afternoon coat. it would be made