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The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-02-26
Plated Skirts.

Plated skirts are not alone fash.
ionable, they are very generally be
coming. One is so arranged as to give
the effect of a plain panel It the front
and n at the back, also 1t is cut off
at about the hip and finished with q
peplum prettily shaped yoke.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-02-26
Daily Thouqht.

Who can complete what the world
loses in the multitude of promising in
tellects combined with timid charac-
ters, who dare not follow out any
bold. vigorous, independent train OF
thought. lest II should land them in
something which would admit OF be-
ing considered i%rreligious or immoral?
John Stuart MIL.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-02-26

wide on the wide edge, and III inches
wide on the narrow edge, and fasten
them in the slots with nails. The hub
block, with the blades In position,
should next be pivoted to the end Of
the windmill shaft. a stick 16 inches
long Zig. 81. The end opposite to
that to which the hub is pivoted lie
whitfield round, and slotted with a saw
to receive a tail Zig. 81.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-02-26
The Norfolk Coat.

The Norfolk coat is always a salts
factory one. A new model shows mil
itary pockets that are new and dis.
tinctiye. 1t is admirable for all sea-
sons and for a variety Of different ma.
terials. Blue ~gabardine, white gabar-
dine and white serge are especially
smart made up into Norfolk coats.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-02-26

CONeE, one near eaCn END ana one
through the center.
II you haven't a punch for punching
the leaves of the scrapbook use the
point of a nail. Figure 8 shows how to
index the pages with tabs Tapped and
pasted to both sides of the sheet, and
Fig. 4 suggests an arrangement of
scraps. When an article occupies both
sides of a clipping paste it along one
margin as shown.
Lace together the covers and leaves
with a shoelace. Pass the lace down
through the center holes, along the
outside of the back cover to one end.
up through the holes at that end,
along the front cover to the holes at
the other end. down through these
holes, along the back W. to the cen
ter holes, up through them. and then
tie the ends in a bowknot.
By covering the front and back GOV
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-02-26
Where Contractor Got Ms.

That's a nice house you've built
there, Subbubs; but it's rather
thrown in the shade by that new man.
sion next door" yes; that's the con-
tractors house, built u of the profits
he made on mine."-Boston Tran
script.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-02-26
TOY wlNpMlLLs.

The simplest windmill to make, and
one of the best whirlers ever devised,
is the common paper pinwheel
mounted upon a stick Gig. u.
A piece of paper 5 or 10 inches
square is needed for the pinwheel.
Fold this piece of paper %diagonally
from corner to corner, both ways.
Then open the paper, and with a pair
of scissors cut along the diagonal
creases from the corners TO within 1
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-02-26

coats are usually in empire effect,
with fiaring hem and trimmed with
fur. The skirts r generally OF mod.
crate width, in the exaggerated
fullness. The dull, soft tones prevail.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-02-26

In the death of this man Booker T.
Washington not only his own a c
but the nation sustained a severe
loss. Born a slave, with no advant-
ages except his own native ability, he
rose from obscurity to the highest
eminence of American citizenship. An
educator Of the highest rank. an au-
thor of repute, an orator of distinc-
ton, an American who conferred hon
or and dignity upon the republic.
l had the privilege of knowing Doc
tor Washington and felt instructed
and encouraged by the lucidity of his
statements, the breadth and liberality
of his convictions and the optimistic
uplift that he gave to me when speak
ing of the down-trodden and perse-
cuted Jews of other countries. He
said to me one day with a great deal
of feeling, and without any spirit of
egotism: IF 1t has been possible I'M
der the guidance of Divine Provi-
dence for me to be of helpfulness to
my own people, under conditions Of
the most adverse character, how much
more is to be expected from your peo-
pie, who have had at least the ad-
vantages of the philosophy and teach
ings Of the great seers and sages Of
Israel" These words sank deep, and
they convey a meaning far beyond the
words themselves. l have known as
intimate friends many of the Negro
citizens Of the republic, who devel-
oped into living factors in the curricu-
lum of American citizenship, but none
equaled Doctor Washington, for he
was thoroughly sane on all subjects.
His highest ambition and great desire
vas to be helpful in shaping not only
the destiny of his W race, but by
and through their elevation the des-
tiny of all races. 1t was a grand
thought and one that will live after
him.
In recognizing these attributes and
traits of character l am doing but
scant justice to one who will stand
preeminent in the annals of our coun.
try. My own c~oreligionists in some
parts of the world, themselves the vic,
tins of insane and unnatural preju
dice, ought in all conscience to appre.
ciate the virtues and accomplishments
and nonsectarian spirit of so eminent
IN American as the late Doctor Wash
ington. His example conveys an in
spiration and his memory l am conf
dent will be cherished In after ages
by not only the men of his W race
but by men of all races, and 1t at
fords me great pleasure to know tina
my friends Jacob H. Schiff of New
York city and julius Rosenwald o
Chicago appreciated the great serv
ices rendered by Doctor Washington
in aiding him financially and moral.
in his lifework Of education.-Simol
Wolf, in the Washington Star.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-02-26
More Malapropery.

YES" said Mrs. T~wickenbury. they
were very careful about that infec-
tious membranous Group. They had
anecdotes hanging up all over tho
hovfe."-Raltimore Sun,
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-02-26
'Copyrlght. by A. Nicely Ha
HOMEMADE scRAPsooKs.

The covers Of your scrapbook may
be of cardboard from %drygoods boxes.
II you haven't any boxes at home you
can get them for the asking at a dry
goods store. The scrapbook leaves
should be of MANILA wrapping paper.
Any merchant will sell you what you
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-02-26
ouails Need Protection.

The quails are your friends and need
your protection. Lean a bundle of fod-
der against the fence to afford shelter.
See that there is plenty of winter feed
for these bug enemies.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-02-26

Argentina is experimenting with
camels brought from the Canary
islands for agricultural purposes in re-
gions unsuited to horses or oxen.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-02-26
Farmer Doing Pretty We'll.

The farmer who keeps his farm neat
and trim, has things looking good, is
generally doing pretty we'll for him.
self as well as his neighhorhood. He
becomes a leader.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-02-26

President Wilson's proclamation, be-
speaking national interest in the expo
sition to commemorate so years
achievements of the Negro race, held
at Richmond, Va, was as follows:
"A national exposition in commem-
Grafton Of the achievements Of the
Negro ace during the last SO years
will be held in Richmond, Va. The
occasion has been recognized as of ma
tional Importance by congress through
an appropriation of sos, 900 to aid in its
promotion and contamination. This
sum is being expended, by the terms
of the appropriation, under the direc-
ton of the governor of Virginia. The
exposition is under the auspices of the
Negro Historical and Industrial asso-
citation. The action of congress in this
matter indicates very happily the de-
sire of the nation, as we'll as of the
people of Virginia, to encourage the
Negro in his efforts to solve his in
dustrial problems.
THE National Negro exposition is
designed to demonstrate his progress
in the last so years and to emphasize
his opportunities. AS president of the
United States, l bespeak the active in
terest Of the nation in the exposition
and trust that every facility will be
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-02-26

China has oil and salt wells more
than 1000 feet deep that have been
drilled through solid rock by hand
with the most primitive implements.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-02-26

"A house is not based upon the
ground, but upon a woman" is a pop
ular proverb in Montenegro, echoed
heartily by others of the Serbian race.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-02-26
Satin IaIiored suIts.

In the tearooms OF the smart city
hotels tailored suits of a heavy weight
OF satin are frequently seen The
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-02-26

George Fleming Moore. grand com.
mander Of Masons, declares that the
prospect of peace is lessened by the
fact that no ruler OF a warning coun-
try belongs to the Masonic fraternity.
Frederick the Great of Prussia,
Washington, Lafayette and Wellington
were all Free Masons.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-02-26

Neglect Puts Orchard Back.
An orchard neglected for one year
virtually puts it hack three years.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-02-26

Someone who has realized the dam
ger in touching an electric fan while
II is in motion has patented one with a
guard equipped with a handle with
which to move it.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-02-26

Grow protein for your stocks sake
and for your lands sake.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-02-26

Seaweed is made into a composition
to take the place of bone for handles
of cutlery.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-02-26

extended to the leaders, whose earnest
work has made the undertaking pos
sible."
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-02-26
TrIm overbearlna rrees.

Trim any apple or plum trees that
are o~verbearing. 1t pays.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-02-26
Shortage I~nsurance.

The silo-inSurance against feed
shortage.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-02-26

have a great confidence in the rev
Citations which holidays bring forth
Disraeli.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-02-26

The daily press recently reported
the killing by a policeman of a colored
boy who was caught stealing G
This boy was not the one who was
wounded several weeks ago. The
other boys name was William Hurd.
This boy was Robert Heard. Hurd is
still in the bridewell. Both boys come
of good families. Their mothers and
fathers are hard-W orking, honest peo-
pie, who sent they children to school
until they were old enough t work
and help maintain themselves. But
race prejudice and the child labor
laws tempt them to idleness and crime,
writes Ida Welks-Barnett in the Chi
cago Daily News.
Such boys are victims of the eco
nomic conditions OF this great city
which will not give colored boys a
chance to earn an honest living and
The Alaska citizen., 1916-09-18
MONDAY

In the official announcement made yesterday by the German war office, it was stated that the German and Bulgarian forces have captured the ROumanian fortress of Silistria. on the Danube, about 50 miles south east of Bucharest. On the western front the war office states that the Germans repulsed all the assaults made during the day by the French and British along the Somme river.
 The Berlin report also states that the powerful efforts of the Russians to break through the German lines near Helicz have been repulsed. The loss of the Russians is said to have been extremely heavy.
 General Haig has reported to Lon don that the positions of the con tending armies on the western front remain about the same. Several German attacks yesterday and to- day were repulsed with great loss to the attacking forces.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-09-18

iy the attacking airship fleet and live of the German scaplanes were destroyed or put out of commission
 Berlin dispatches tell of an allied acroplane raid on Trieste Eighteen aaronlanes participated in the raid hUt they were driven away before much damage was done. although tayy dropped a number of bombs "tc Austrians also made an air at tack on Neni Q. but its success has out vet been reported
 British military police made raid yesterday al the New Market race course just before the classic stecp!echase and captured several thousand able bodied men. who will be forced into the service. provid- ing they pass the physical eXamina ton. Practically all of the men captured Were of the well to do classes. IL is stated that the raid is but the first o1 series. as de tnrminnd effort is to be made to get men to join the army and fight for their country in place of revel- ing in sport while others are in the
The Alaska citizen., 1916-09-18
THURSDAY

Dispatches sent out from both Lon don and Paris claim gains for the allies on the western front, And Berlin dispatches admit a small part of the gains claimed A Paris dispatch says that the French cap tured Lepriese farm after an all day battle. and that they captured considerable ground between Bou- tha and Nesnes. The fighting is practically continuous, according to the report The London dispatch says that the Anglo French forces are now advancing at the rate of one half mile per day.
 According to statement issued by the Russian war office this ev- ening. four giant Russian aeroplanes bombarded the German seaplane sta tion at Lake Angern. on the Gulf of Riga. The Russians managed to see r German seaplanes there. Saventy-five bombs were dropped
The Alaska citizen., 1916-09-18
TUESDAY

The French infantry today started a vigorous offensive along the west ern front. six kilometers north of the Somme river. between Fromme dispatches. The battle covered the distance between Combles and the liver In one-half hour the French took an entire first line of German trenches About the same time, an other portion of the French forces carried a system of trenches along the road from Bipaume to Perrone. The report filed with the general staff by the officer in command Of this division states that 1900 pris- OnerS were taken.
 The German war office admits the Combles. but states that German drum fire is preventing allied ad- vances in the vicinity of the Somme
 General Haig's reports 10 the Brit ish war office are to the effect that the British are holding all of the strategic points gained a few days ago. despite the German counter attacks, which are described as be- ing of a most desperate nature
 Prince Rupprecht, of Bavaria, is now in complete control of the Ger man armies on the western front. The Russians are being repulsed in their almost daily attacks on the German trenches in the Stokhod sector The Bulsarians are reported to be making gains on the Greek front The Russians have been de feated by the Turks on the Cauca- san front General von Mackensen is now in supreme command of all If the Bulgarian, Austrian, Turkish and German troops on the Balkan front. He is in personal command
The Alaska citizen., 1916-09-18
FRIDAY
trenches

The British war ofiire this eyen. eyer recorded by the entente allies on the western front. The report received by the war office from Gen Haig states that the British are now in possession of the greater part of the Boulaux wood, and that they have likewise taken the towns of Flers. Martinipuch and Cour- cellette All of the high ground between COmhles and POZierres, on the Bipaume road. has also fallen into British hands
 In addition to the territory which the British captured. Gen. Haig re ports that 230o prisoners were talk en. All of these were unwounded German veterans.
 Berlin dispatches deny the victory claimed by the British,
 A Bucharest dispatch admits that the Russians and Roumanians are before the Bulgarian ad vance in eastern Roumania The Turks are reported to be doing good work there, according to Constant. nople dispatches.
 Rome dispatches state that the Italians have taken. more ground from the Austrians on the Izonzo front.
 Word was received in Paris to- day that a French war plane one of four air raiders that bombarded Sofia, flew clear across Bulgaria from the allies lines in Greece and landed safely in Bucharest. Dur ing the flight the aviator is said to have secured a great deal of in formation regarding the enemies forces and the movement of the enemies troops
The Alaska citizen., 1916-09-18
WEDNESDAY

Dispatches from Athens are to the effect that King Constantine. of Greece, has named NJ Dimitra- kopoules as premier, and that new Greek cabinet will immediate ly be formed. The appointment is taken to mean that Greece will join the allies soon, as 1t is understood that the new premier has been heard to say that he believed that Greece should abandon her policy of neutrality in Macedonia
 The offensive move of the allied forces along the Balkan front is now developing. according to dis patches sent out from London. The French and Serbian troops are re ported to be advancing Tn" town of Sorovitz is reported 70 have fallen before the advance.
 Berlin dispatches state that the Bulgarian army which is invading eastern Roumania has made further gains, the fall of the fortress of Turtukai having been announced It is stated that General Bessarebesku the Roumanian commander of the fortress attempted to escape when the defenses fell by taking to a small boat but that the boat was sunk and the general drowned,
 Paris dispatches state that the French troops made important gains lorth of the Somme river today. The fall of the trencf es at BouCha IS admitted in German dispatches.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-09-18

it is believed here, and the new Liberal leader, H. C. Brewster, of Victoria will be made premier and will be called upon to form a new cabinet As soon as all the reports are in from the outlying precincts, it is believed that this action will be taken.
 WOMEN WIN.
 VICTORIA, B. C.. Sept 15.-Al- though there are a number of Vot- ing precincts yet to hear from, there is no doubt that woman suf- frage has carried in British Co., lumbia by an overwhelming majoTi- ty Everywhere. with the exception of few precincts, the woman suf- frage measure carried The Liberal party appears to have elected about twice as many members to parlia- ment as the Conservatives and all the ministers were defeated for re- election.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-09-18
INTERNATIONAL
 NEWS BY WIRE
PAGE VISITS KING.

pAGE VlS1 , NlN0
 ROME, Sept. 11.-Ambassador Page has left for the Italian war front. where he will be a guest of the Italian king.
 BRIDGE COLLAPSES.
 QUEBEC, Sept. 11.-With a roar that could be heard for miles, a span of the great bridge that is being built across the St. Lawrence at this point collapsed this morning. Late this afternoon 1t was said that the number of dead would probably be twenty.
 MORE SUBS coMiNG
 BERLIN. Sept. 12.-It was an nounced in this city today that two merchant submarines would attempt to make the trip to America, loaded with dye stuffs, toward the end of November. The exact date of theil departure will be kept secret.
 SIX VESSELS DESTROYED.
 BERLIN, Sept. 12.-The German admiralty announces today that the German submarines have destroyed six boats in the last 24 hours. Five of these were Norwegian, and one was a Spanish vessel The total displacement of all vessels destroyed amounted to 15,217 tons
 HE SENDS REGRETS.
 ATHENS, Sept. 12.-The regrets of the king of Greece for the viola tion of the French legation by ruff fans who fired shots at it during the meeting of the Entente ministers has been expressed to the French k,, 10 grand master of ceremony to the king
 THE AIR COST.
 BERLIN Sept 12.-Aerial en- agreements during the last few days, chiefly along the Somme, have cost the enemy nine machines. Captain Boelke brought down his 22nd avia- tor yesterday.
 BRITISH BOAT SUNK.
 BERLIN, Sept 12.-The British steamer Lexixe, BITS tons, was sent to the bottom by a German subma- rine in the North sea yesterday. The crew was saved. This is a re port given out by the German ad- miralty.
 BIG SCANDAL ON.
 BERLIN, Sept. 12.-Reports re ceived here from the Russian front state that Premier Stuermer is in yolved in a dirty scandal, in which a woman prominent in court circles in Prussia plays prominent part. The premier is in very serious trou- ble.
 CHlNk OFFICER ARRESTED.
 SHANGHAI. Sept. 12-Chang Yau Tseng, the new minister of justice in the Chinese cabinet, was arrested today. charged with participating in a gigantic opium smuggling case The arrest of the minister of justice and other circumstances are likely to disrupt the cabinet and involve many prominent men of the republic.
 NEW BOSS FOR GERMANS.
 BERLIN, Sept. 12.-Ofticial an
The Alaska citizen., 1916-09-18
WAR NEWS OF WEEK

Of the Serbian sector The Berlin war office states that force of Turks is now assisting in the Ger man offensive in Roumania
 \ Paris dispatch credits the Brit ish and French with the taking ot one. half mile of Bulgarian trenches along a front of two miles on the Balkan front
The Alaska citizen., 1916-09-18
POLITICAL NEWS
 OF THE WEEK
REPUBLICANS AHEAD.

PORTLAND, Me, Sept. 11.-Re turns received from 44O out of the 635 precincts that comprise the State of Maine give the Republi- cans a substantial plurality ol the votes cast and indicate that they will carry the state by about II 1,000
 The votes thus far this evening for governor are as follows: Milli- ken, Republican, 5S,299; Curtis Democrat, 5O,869
 In these same precincts in the last election, 1914, these figures were returned; Curtis, Democrat 49,275; Haines, Republican, 4217O; Gardner. Progressive, 12,345.
 The Democrats admit that the will have all the sena- tors from Maine in the next con gresS. Senator Charles F. Johnson Of Wateryille, has been defeated by Candidates Hale and Fernald It was for the election of these men that MT. Hughes made a strong plea in Senator Johnsons home town. Returns from 440 out of the 635 districts disclose the fol lowing figures; Hale, Republican, 57,052; Fernald, Republican, 5783S The rural districts of the state are yet to be heard from.
 DEMOCRATS OPTIMISTIC.
 CHICAGO, Sept. 11.-In a state ment from the western headquarters 1f the Democratic national commit tee Senator Willard Salisbury, of Delaware, chairman of the commit " for the various senatorial elections in the different states, expresses the opinion that the Democrats would not only retain their present ma jority in the senate, but might gain at least four seats.
 HUGHES STATEMENT.
 BUFFALO, N. Y, Sept. 11-When told that the early reports indicat ed that Maine would go Republican by handsome majority, Charles F. Hughes said:
 ''I am glad. If it does, it will indicate that the people are not satisfied with the manner in which the present administration has con ducted the affairs of the govern ment. and the result will naturally
 
 WHAT CHAlRMEN SAY.
 NEW YORK, Sept. 11.-Chairman Wilcox, of the Republican campaign committee. said this evening:
 The returns from Maine are very gratifying. I think the result shows that the people of the east have very little use for the Wilson way of running the government. The prediction that the passage of the eight-hour law would insure the success of the administration has not been borne out by the returns of today
 Chairman Mccormack, of the Democratic campaign committee, says:
 Maine is naturally a Republican state, and the fact that Curtis and Johnson were defeated there does not mean anything, nor does it signify that the people of Maine will repudiate President Wilson at the polls in November"
 MiLlTIAMEN VOTE
 LAREDO, Sept. 1.-The Maine militia which is stationed on the border, having answered the call