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The Monticellonian., 1917-02-01
JAPAN NOW FACES
 POLITICAL CRISIS
OPPOSITION TO ADMINISTRATION OF COUNT TERAUCHPS NOM
 PARTISAN CABINET.

Tokyo-Japan is confronted with an internal political crisis. The op- position to the administration of Count Terauchi has opened vigorous cam paign on the ground that the Terauch1 nonpartisan cabinet was formed in violation of the spirit of the constitu- ton. The Constitutional party, which has majority in the House of Peers and is under the leadership of Wis count Kato, former minister of foreign affairs, has joined hands with the Ma tionalist group in the lower house for war against the premier.
 The battle will be fought out in the Diet, which reconvened. Count Te- rauchi and Viscount Motono. foreign minister, will deliver addresses in de- fense of the administration. The press expects the outcome of the crisis to be dissolution and new election.
 In his address in the House Of Peers Premier Terauchi expressed sat isfaction that Japans relations with the treaty powers, other than the par ticipants in the war, are more and more cordial" He declared that Ja- pan was working in unreserved union with the allies and said that Ger many's peace proposal was rejected because 1t was not inspired by sin cere desire for peace. In view of the magnitude of the war the premier urg- ed the nation to stand united, ire speetive of class or politics. and to adopt post bellum policies which would protect the prestige and lasting interests of the empire and remove all causes of danger to peace in the far east
 The premier declared that the gov ernment was paying particular atten' tion to it's relations with China, and would spare no pains to cultivate neighborly relations. He said that the Japanese administration was now endeavoring to sweep away all clouds which hitherto had darkened the path of the two nations and establish rela- tions of mutual trust, confidence and helpfulness.
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-01
GROWING OF COCA LEAVES
Maintenance of an Extensive Planta' ton Demands Much Care
 and Work

The cultivation of coca leaves is very similar to that of tea. The bushes are kept at height of four to six feet by severe pruning. Under the most fa- yorable conditions of growth, such as the island of Java affords, it is possi- ble to collect the leaves at short in- teryals throughout the entire year. Nevertheless the maintenance of an extensive coca plantation demands much care and work keeping out weeds and pests, thereby raising the production price of the leaves consid- erably.
 The general view of one of these plantations is especially pleasing. The light-green luxuriant foliage of the coca bushes, that carpet the rolling hillsides for miles around, contrasting with the dark green foliage of the trees of adjoining rubber estates, while all is surrounded by dark depths of virgin forests, makes landscape that is beautiful indeed.
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-01

used. It Is of oysterwhite, with disks scattered over its surface. each disk showing stripes of black, white and eolors in irregular widths.
 The logical choice in sweater coats to be worn with this skirt will be in oyster-white, either In silk jersey or In the same material as the skirt. In nearly all the new suits, sweater-coats In plain colors accompany skirts in the same color, but striped or figured, like that in the picture.
 The blouse shown is of fine white batiste, covered with narrow tucks. A frill about the wrists and at the edges of the fichu make the right kind of fin lsh for it. The skirt has very narrow frill at the top. In lieu of a girdle, a heavy silk cord in black and white is q happy thought.
 It is whispered that eretonne will figure among the fabrics chosen for
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-01

plain. Chinese colorings and motifs are popular and many hats are trim med with Indian beads of wood in many bright colors-so far apart are our sources of inspiration.
 The hat at the center of the group has a noticeable crown. wider at the top and bottom than at the center. In passing 1t Is worth mentioning that crowns tend to height. This shape is covered with cornfiower blue silk hav- ing stripes or gay colors. There is a fitted collar of black satin about the crown and cockade of narrow black ribbon at the front.
 The hat at the right is similar model made of grass=green braid and To San silk, which it almost goes with out saying is gayly colored. There is bow of narrow green ribbon at the front.
 youthful hat of white peanut
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-01

smart sports clothes. and there Is every reason to predict success for 1t. In the three-piece matched sets-para- sol, hat and bag-it ought to be par ticularly effective.
 There are those who insist that the greatest and most interesting of all fashion parades is that which comes to pass annually at Palm Beach. Their basis of comparison may not include all the worlds fashion centers, but no one will dispute the supremacy of Palm Beach in America-unless some loyal New Yorker makes so bold. This display of the best of everything in ap- parel is interesting to everyone who wants to know what the coming spring has in store for us. There are many visitors who go there expressly to see which way the wind blows-in fash ions.
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-01
STYLES PRESENT AND TO COME
Sports Clothes for Summer Already Have Been Designed and the Materials Chosen-Gay Millinery to Be Worn at
 Palm Beach This Season.

The all-absorbing item in millinery interest for the past month has been the hats worn at Palm Beach. These include wide variety in straw or fab rics, or both combined. In the fabric hats there are many plain and figured silks, including jersey, natural pon- gees, plain and figured crepe, and nov city weaves. Cotton crepes and wool jerseys appear also among sports mod els, and satin holds first place for tail ored hats.
 In the three hats for sports wear brilliant color combinations is very
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-01

Now is the time to consider sports clothes for next summer, even if sum- mer seems a long way off from the lands of snows For those who follow the sun southward, or go to meet him when he turns northward. the hand somest of sports clothes have already been made. Tourists are the people who demand the best that genius can produce, and money pay for, In this particular field of women's apparel, so styles are established.
 In the skirt, parasol, hat and bag all made to match, as shown in the pie ture, new. heavy weave in silk is
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-01

Brede of Delan's Beef an" place en- toying his first day off in 40 years, thank you. That's who it was. Ex- actly 40 years before Adam served his first plates of beef and beans.
 One plate went to ragged news boy. The newsboy afterward grew up to be none other than Big Tim Sullivan.
 One went to a struggling young newspaper reporter later known to fame as Henry Ward Beecher.
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-01

 to
   afternoon Adam  hard at till in the his hat andy to o folks He a could retired a Thomas A. Edison of oday) taught to that Richard
  of is
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-01

From Puerto Cabello tport of the hair) the traveller may leave the ship and proceed inland by rail to Valencia, 34 miles; thence to Caracas, 137 miles from Valencia. Puerto Cabello, the railway terminus and port, has 10000 population and has the most modern customhouse of the country. The placid natural harbor suggested the name, as so little resistance is offered that ships are proverbially anchored by hairs.
 Eastward, 65 miles from Puerto Ca bello. lies La Guaira. This port is one of the worlds picturesq.4 harbors, with a beautiful backgrounN of noun tains. Maeuto, bathing resort several miles eastward, is connected by cleo tric line. There is a good hotel and many aristocratic VeneZuelans and foreigners frequent the resort. If the tourist is fond of climbing he may fol- low the course taken from this point 1 In 1880, when the buccaneers sealed the mountains and descended on Car acas.
 Through the Islands.
 Steamng out of the harbor of La Guaira on one of the larger east-bound vessels, We pass along the Venezuelan coast for several hundred miles, oeea- sionally catching glimpse of the fo- l liage-bedecked shore, but without stop until Port of Spain, Trinidad, is reached.
 The island of Trinidad lies only 16 n4iles off the coast of Venezuela and almost opposite the delta of Orinoco. It is a British possession and, together with Tabago. near by, forms a joint colony. Port of Spain Is the chief shipping center and has a population of 60,00o; in recent years there have been many immigrants from India and other oriental lands.
 About 20 miles northeast of Trini- dad lies the island of Barbados, an other English possession and one also offering the tourist, in addition to in- teresting sightseeing pleasant hotel ac- commodations. Excellent highways lead from Bridgetown, the capital, to all parts of the island. The old-fash- toned windmills to be seen in every di- rection are some of the picturesque features In connection with sugar pro- duction. Codrington university, the oldest college of the West Indies, Is 14 miles away; Boiling Spring, another sight visited by tourists, is 16 miles from the capital. During our winter months there is usually lAsge quota of tourists from the Unitedv States to be found at Barbados, the climate be- ing especially inviting and salubrious.
 A number of the nOrthbound vessels after calling at Bridgetown pass east ward of the group known as Leeward islands. Frequently the ship is near enough for good birdseye view of the towns and settlements. The first island passed is St. Lucia; an hour or two later the ship passes Martinique In full view of the remains of St. Pierre, the town destroyed by the vol cano Mount Pelee few years ago 1; the next island is Dominica, with its quaint little capital, Roseau; Guade- loupe, St. Kits, and other islands are passed in turn. In order to stop over at the various islands the traveller avails himself of the sailing service maintained. which has regular sailings of steamers from Bridgetown.
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-01
HopeIess Case.

The leap-year maid had just pro posed, but had been handed the frosty digit.
 T never thought" she sighed, that you would have the heart to turn me down."
 ''I haven't" he replied. My heart belongs to another at the present writ ing"
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-01
Weak Natures,

There are natures in this harsh world so timorous, sensitive and help less in themselves that the utmost stretch of indulgence and kindness is needed for their development-like plants which the warmest shelf of the greenhouse and the most watchful care of the gardener alone can bring into flower.
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-01

Semaphores to be erected in city streets to regulate traffic. but which can be operated from buildings by electric buttons, have been invented.
 Two Californians have patented a device that measures a pipeful of to- bacco from pouch or box and stuffs it into pipe without contact with 8 users fingers.
 A German chemist produced a tenn perature of 13,500 degrees through ex- periments with liquid air under pres- sure, or $500 degrees hotter than the sun is supposed to be.
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-01
cIeanina Gold or Silver Lace.

Gold or silver lace may be bright ened by boiling in hydrochloric acid slightly diluted with water. The acid will remove the verdigris and dust, and leave the gold and silver uninjured. Gold lace on garments can be cleaned by applying powdered ammonia brisk ly with a flannel. Finish by giving it a good brushing or polishing with an old silk handkerchief.
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-01
Man Blown To Pieces.

Chautauqua, Kan.-"Mac" Stephen son, a we'll shooter, was blown to pieces near here when 1,200 quarts of explosive blew up. The explosion was felt for 20 miles around. Stephenson was alone when the explosion oe- cured, it is believed. His home was in Tulsa, Okla.
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-01
MUCH IN LITTLE.

The body of new electric stove for heating rooms or cooking on a limited scale is made of composition of soapstone and asbestos.
 The reservoir of new fountain pen holds as much as an ordinary small bottle of ink, and Is shaped to fit the hand comfortably.
 The oldest band in the country which is still active is the Armory hand of Hartford, Conn.,, which was organized in 1844
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-01

he said 
  Never for having work that do yourself Make vacations pile dividends s 
  Arthur who ive Tlle worked railways bank $500 nd he that
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-01
Tbre. companies Will Return,

Washington.-Three companies of the Kentucky National Guard now at the border will be sent home as re- suit of orders sent to Maj.-Gen. Funs- ton by the War Department At the request of Gov Stanley of Kentucky. one company will be returned from
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-01
To Protect EorciQners.

Washington.-Coincident with the withdraw of General Pershing's force from Mexico an urgent appeal proba. bly will be sent by the United States to Carranza to make every possible eff fort to protect foreigners in the dis trict that has been occupied by Amer ican troops.
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-01

is a deep band of sealskin finished at the top with three-inch scallop. The semidraped kimono sleeves have fur cuffs with scalloped tops and the fur collar is of the chin-chin variety. The lining is a gold and white brocade.
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-01

Indianapolis. Lena Kebl is her name, and she was born in Germany and came to this country IT years ago. The German consul here and others who have met her are finding her story hard to believe, but sGe insists it is true and apparently wants to get back to Germany for no other reason than to live there on her meager savings hoarded in IT years.
 Lena stepped from train in Union station and asked railroad officer to direct her to the docks or
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-01
EnoIand Sends Potatoes.

Chicago-High prices paid for po- tatoes on the Chicago market have at- tracted big shipments from England to compete with the American grown product, said Sol Westerfield. former president of the National Retail Gro cers' Association.
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-01
Relief For War Orphans,

New York.-A draft for 100000 francs has been sent to President Poincare of France by the American Society for the Relief of French War Orphans to provide for children of members of the Legion of Honor who have been killed in the war.
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-01
Smart Collar From Paris.

The neck line Is like the waistline, no longer a stationary thing. From Paris comes high collar of black taf- feta tied in the back with fiaring bow and falling over 1t a circular collar of white organdie-the whole smart little conceit.
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-01

braid, embroidered on the brim with large disks in colored silks, holds its graceful own in this gay company. A fan in black and white ribbon at the front completes it.
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-01

DOFB IeIt HIS HUfHt III IHUIHHH WHVH he was fourteen and when he was nineteen he had saved $500, which he gave to his mother. He then worked on the steamship docks and sugar plantations on the gulf of Mexico for ten years. Finally he came to Chi cago to work on the Blue Island horse car line. His wealth is estimated at $500,000.
 He saved his salary from the street car company and invested it in raal aStota an tho Sauth side and
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-01
Warm Proposition.

Bacon-You know an adult man pro- duces in twenty-four hours enough heat to boil five or six pints of wa. ter.
 Egbert-Why, then, admonish him to keep cool?
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-01
But Not of the Tracks,

What is the occupation of the old man who is always asking at the H. brary for books on Indians and Egypt ians and Orientals and the liksHs
 "He gives people tips on the .aces."
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-01
A Still, Small Voice.

Our friend, Henry Peck, says he has voice in the management of his household"
 "Yes, just voice. That's all his wife allows him."
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-01
Santa Marta and Curacao.

From Cartagena or Puerto Colombia, preferably the former, the traveller may pursue his journey to Venezuela lines already mentioned. If the boat selected calls at the ports of Santa Marta, Curacao and Puerto Cabello, the better of course are ones chances for observations of peoples and cus- toms. At the former the traveller sees phases of banana development which has grown to large proportions within few years. Santa Marta itself is an ancient town of 5000 people.
 The Dutch island of Curacao, 50 miles off the mainland of Venezuela, has at times belonged to various na- steamers. Spanish-American history is closely interwoven with this island. Willemstad is the port and capital, and the governor of the Dutch West Indies resides there. A peculiarity noted by the stranger is the inclination or bend ing of trees and vegetation toward the west. a condition attributed to the con- stant trade winds from the east. As in many other parts of the tropics. the nights are delightfully."- cool, while the heat of midday is tempered by breezes
 Curacao is port of call for Vene- zuelan line of steamers plying to Mara caibo. Maracaibo has 5O,OOO popula- lion. is located on fine harbor on the northwestern part of Lake Maracaibo and has an extensive commerce with interior regions, whose products reach the various ports of the lake by sev' eral short railroads, river boats, etc.
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-01

Lloyd She gasped astonshment when idle 
 "Why?" she asked.
 policeman told her.
 
 and Germany in it. she betrayed breath excamed Mn ott! bad"
 which cuched  informed Faheand would be possibility might be a
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-01
May Send Guards Home,

Columbus, N M.-Gen. Frederick Funston here said the menace of bor- der raids has been reduced to such an extent that the regular forces now
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-01
Smart Evenino Coat.

Cherry chiffon velvet is the material used in smart coat for evening wear. The coat has loosely draped, soft French lipes. Around the bottom there
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-01

Widespread Use of English. Of all the letters that pass through the post offices of the world two-thirds are written by and sent to people who speak English.
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-01

with an allowance of S1.5U day Tor meals, and with a Japanese valet to attend him night and day, lives his imperial highness Prince, monster Great Dane dog.
 The palace of Prince is situated on an eminence. Far above it towers the residence of his owner, Ernest c. Howes, who lives in winter on Con- monwealth avenue, and who Is q wealthy Boston man.
 Should you desire an audience with his majesty, an interview first
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-01
Submission in Wyomlna.

Cheyene. Wyo.-Gov. John B. Ken drick signed the bill submitting pro hibition to the people of Wyoming.
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-01
. OMPARATIVELY few travellers
 who have made the long tour / of the South American conti-
 nent care to continue the voy-

~ OMPARATIVELY few travellers who have made the long tour ~ of the South American cont-
 nent care to continue the voy- age to the several countries bordering on the Caribbean without period of rest. They usually return to the United States directly from Colon, and possibly visit the Caribbean nations on one of the many winter tours so extensively advertised by steamship and tourist companies.
 However, to continue our sightsee- ing in South America we shall proceed from Colon to Colombia and Venezuela, and from the latter country voyage homeward via the Leeward islands to New York, writes William A. Reid in the Bulletin of the Pan-American Union. From Colon there are in nor nal times sailings of passenger ships once week or oftener, touching at Cartagena, Puerto Colombia, Santa Marta, Puerto Gabello, La Guaira, Trinidad and Barbados. Service to these ports is maintained by Italian, Spanish, French, Holland, English, and to some of them by American lines ; the former trade to the various ports of Europe. One may cross from Colon to Cartagena, 2S0 miles and about one days sail, by the steamship line and later continue eastward by vessels of the other lines.
 Cartagena. with population of about 30,000, is one of the oldest cities of Colombia, and it's harbor ranks as the best of the country. Passengers are landed at piers instead of by small boats. One of the interesting sights is tIsS famous wall that once surround ed the city; it is sufficiently wide in places to admit a carriage and horses. Coaches are available at about S1 an hour for sightseeing in or near Carta- gena; and this drive should include Manga, Espinal, Cabrero and Pie de la Popa. Automobiles are growing in number, but the excessive cost of gas oline makes their use expensive. Other places which the stranger should see are the ancient fort of San Felipe, La P0pa castle, the tombs, Government palace, Palace of Inquisition and the several cathpdralS
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-01
How Street Car Employee Amassed Half Million

rHICAGo-Henry the of contracted while his Tor
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-01
Quaint New York Cook Goes on His First Vacation

YoRKwho think the gentleman in the stoyeppe hat IN wkd Main street in Nac the other night Park New York restaurant eookl "Adam Snes
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-01
Woman in Baltimore Didn't Know of the World War

ID in the baekwoods jungle She comes from
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-01

 akaye when questioned regarding his maestys tastes and
  he expense great the best' povde?'
    Following that he the bath he  furnished desires
  medicines prescribed by the physician that the bed is changed the breakfast which he in
  through the winter especially for
The Monticellonian., 1917-02-01
Boston Dog Has Fifteen-Room House and Valet

 high with splendid big bed for himself
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-08-02

life insurance companies, the com
mittee decided to increase the normal
rate on such incomes by 2 per cent,
trebling their present rate and doub-
ling the rate provided in the bill;
The new surtax rates on individual
incomes of $4,000 and above remain
to be definitely fixed.
The committee decided to add a
tax of 81 per gellon more on distilled
spirits and so cents more per barrel
on malt and fermented liquors. These
taxes would provide a total increase
of S2.10 per gallon on distilled splr,
it's, which now pays S1.1O and OF
$500 per barrel on beer, now paying
$3.50. ~,
= Chairman Simmons said tonight
while new and increased consump
ton taxes are being considered by
tho committee he thought.the few
millions of revenue needed to BRING
, the bill to about $4,000 ,0OO, 900 prob
ably could be found without raising
the consumption taxes.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-08-02
Lemons Beauty!
Strain lemon juice we'll before
mixing and massage face,
reck, arms, hands.

Here is to!a how to prepare an IN
expensive lemon lotion which can oe
used to bring back to any SKIN the
sweet freshness, softness, whiteness
and beauty.
The juice of two fresh lemons
strained into bottle containing
three ounces Of orchard white makes
a whole quarter pint of the most re,
markable lemon skin beautlfler al
about the cost one must pay for
small jar Of the ordinary cold creams
Care should be taken to strain the lem
on juice through a fine cloth SO nc
lemon pulp gets in, then this lotior
will keep fresh for months. Every
woman knows that lemon juice l:
used to bleach and remove suct
blemishes as freckles, sallowness ant
tan, and is the ideal skin softener
smoothener and beautifier.
just try it. Get three ounces o.
orchard white at any pharmacy ane
two lemons from the grocer and MAKE
up la1quarter pint Of this sweet!
fragrant lemon lotion and massag'
it daily into the face, neck, arms am
hands, and see for yourself.