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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-10-25
Ministers Withdraw designations.

Paris, Oct. 25.-The Painleve minis
try is to retain Office in its entirety, &C.
cording to announcement by the Ha-
vas News Agency, except that Alex
ander Riboc, minister OF foreign af.
fairs, retires, being replaced by j.
Louis Barthou, minister Of state and
member of the war council.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-10-25

Washington, Oct. ADMINISTRATION
by the Department of Justice has con.
yinced officials that the campaign OF
misrepresentation which has been ad'
vising householders not to can surplus
foods on the ground that the govern.
ment will seize them. is part OF Ger.
man propaganda. Not only does the
government lack authority to com
mandeer household canned goods. and
supplies, but 1t never has entertained
any idea OF doing so. The food ad
ministraion ia doing everything possi
Bile. 70 encourage the canning. Of food
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-10-25
Western Roads to Ask Increase.

Washington, Oct. 25.-Southern and
Western carriers are expected to peti
tion the interstate Commerce commits
sion for an upward revision of freight
rates, following announcement of the
decision of the commission to reopen
on November the Is per cent ra:s
advance case for the benefit OF the
Eastern roads. While reopening oi
the case is by no means tantamount te
the granting of rate revision. it givei
carriers in the East an opportunity
to lay before the commission data -
garding operating costs.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-05-08
REASON FOR LACE REVIVAL
France Established Fashion in Order
to Give Women and Children
Work During the Winter.

A change In fashions which is ere
ating a stir of interest in this coun-
try is the lavish use of lace. France
had much of it in reserve, but
she made it fashionable in order to
give the women and older children a
chance to earn money through the
winter. Thousands of the Belgian
lacemakers are refugees in France,
and to revive the fashion for lace was
to make these exiles self-supporting.
The American designers jump with
joy over the idea of putting lace on
gowns, for there must be miles of 1t
stored away in this country waiting
for chance to see the sunlight. Now
there will be a chance to use it up
for frocks, wraps, blouses, peplums,
hats, parasols and accessories. The
designers are even putting precious
lace on satin frocks for the after
noon, and afternoon gowns are made
of new kind of shadow lace in ecru
or oyster white dropped over black
satin sheath lining.
The success Of the peplum, or out
side blouse, will give an impetus to
loose waists that can be girdled in
with Chinese brocade or with the
new, brilliant ribbons copied from an
tique designs. These blouses may be
lined with white or colored chiffon or
silk net and worn with any kind of
skirt.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-05-08
The Masterpiece.

Times were bad in the humble home
Of the unappreciated futurist painter
But there was one last hope. An ex-
hibition of the latest eccentric art was
to be held at one of the big galleries,
and entries were invited.
Our impoverished genius decided
that he would submit his isle of Dogs
on FOggy Day." and ordered the car.
rier to call for it. Arriving home, he
was informed by his wife that the car
rier had called and collected the pic.
ture; but just then a package in the
corner caught his eye.
"Arabella! There's my Isle OF
Dogsr 1t hasn't gone! What pack.
age did you give the man?"
''Oh, gave him that one in the cor.
ner of your studio! I thought that
was the one!"
He flung his arms dramatically up
ward.
"Then we're ruinedl All hope OF
winning prize has gonel That thing
was an old bit of canvas that let the
baby daub onw
But 10, next morning came wire
"Your untitled canvas submitted fol-
futurist exhibition has been awarded
the first prize. We propose to entitle
ii, 'Jellied Eels in Torment"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-05-08
HOW TO BE WELL DRESSED
Making All the Necessary Accessories
of Costume Harmonic With Each
Other Most Important Point.

To the woman who knows the full
value of dress the question of whether
she will wear a straight or a barrel
skirt is rather secondary, after all.
A woman who really has the trick of
being always stylish and well groomed
is much more troubled as to whether
she will succeed in finding all the nee
essary accessories of her costume
so they will harmonic with one an
other. Most women have been through
the enlightening but discouraging ex-
perience of a selection of hats, wells,
sunshades, shoes, ETC., buying these
according to the fancy of the mo-
ment, or because of their individual
beauty.
The day she assembled them with
her dress or suit she found that, beau
tiful in themselves, they did not go
well together at all, ana she wore them
uneasily and unhappily, feeling that
perhaps she looked like q patchwork
quilt!
1t is very difficult to go shop
ping and buy coldly and with fore
thought-to plan a wardrobe so that
everything will be in relation. Yet it
must be done with as good grace as
possible, for it is the only way to be
really well dressed.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-05-08
BLOUsEFORSPOUTS
Russian Type Is Still Favorite
With Younger Generation.
Hand Embroidery Is Without Cues.
ton the Most Popular TRIMMING
for Waists This Season.

The Russian blouse continues TO he
a favorite with the younger genera
ton, and it is made of materials in
Guiding satin, taffeta, crepe de chine.
faille silk, georgette crepe and velvet
or velveteen. The little blouse shown
In the sketch, suitable for school or
sports wear, is equipped with a sailor
collar of the convertible type, and the
fabric selected for this blouse was
rose-colored velvet, with q Roman de-
sign trimming done in black fiber silk
forming decoration. A tam to match
may easily be arranged.
To make this blouse two and three
quarters yards of any material SO
inches wide will be required.
Hand embroidery is beyond question
the most popular trimming employed
on waists this season, and dressy as
well as sports blouses are so deco
rated. Bead, silk and metal thread
embroideries are all effectively used.
Flannel, velveteen and silk "shirts. i"
with mannish high-low collars and
smart little patch pockets, are among
the sports blouses strongly approved.
White, striped and khaki-colored fan
nels are all shown. Among the novel
ties some plain flannel blouses in white
or colors equipped with angora collar
and cuffs in self or contrasting color
are decidedly smart.
Plaid and striped silks are featured
in utility or sports blouses, and suit
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-05-08

Fashion is taking wartime trend
and displays military air about styles.
Simplicity, weII.cut lines, and plenty of
big pockets suggest the uniform Of
our fighting men. This theme is pre-
dominant in all circles of the fashion
world.
This suit Is one Of the smartest TO
appear in the IimeIight of fashion. 1t
is of French blue corduroy decorated
with bright yellow and red figures.
Touches of color such as these will be
the predominating feature, together
with the military cut. The pockets,
belt, cape collar, and lack of extreme
ornamentation make this costume a
leader among all others.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-05-08
SOME POSTSCRIPTS

Norway's waterfalls, it has been es-
tinated by a government commission,
contain from six to ten million horse
power that can be proftably utilized.
Some estimates place the quantity of
timber that will be required by the
countries now at war at 100000
cubic feet.
The greatest crater known is that
Of the Japanese mountain, Aso-an. 1t
ranges. from ten to fourteen miles in
diameter.
A wayside station for automobiles
that an Illinois man has patented de-
hvers gasoline from accurately
marked glass tanks so a purchaser
can see what he is getting.
A recently patented coat and hat
hanger which can be carried in a
pocket and attached to any wooden
surface without tools will sustain a
weight of so pounds.
Automobile tires made of coir fiber
are being experimental with in Aus
ualia TO test their durability on the
rough roads of that country. 1t is
asserted that these tires are bullet.
nail and glass proof.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-05-08
FOR THE THREE-PIECE. FROCK
Plain and Figured Pongee May Be
Used to Advantage in Costumes of
this Kind for Summer Wear.

An interesting way to make three
piece frock for summer wear is of
plain and figured pongec. The skirt
and coat are of the plain pongee and
the coat shows a vest and rolling col
lar and cuffs of the figured material.
The bodice, likewise, is of the fig
ured pongee. 1t can be one of the
overbodices that show a peplum or
else the regulation kind that is worn
under the skirt.
A word about pongee, however. 1t
is really not becoming to a great many
persons and no one should wear it who
has not tested it out and found it suit
able to her coloring. 1t is especially
unbecoming to some persons when they
are sunburned. The figured pongee-
the foregoing remarks apply to the
natural-colored fabric-is much more
likely to be becoming than the plain,
for the figures are in colors, and those
especially becoming to the wearer can
be chosen.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-05-08
Fur circIet Combs for Hair.

One of the newest wrinkles is to use
q narrow band of fur for the hair
circlet in place of the ribbon fillet that
has been in vogue for several seasons.
The girl with dark hair will use err
mine, chinchilla or otter; while the
blonde win find sealskin, kolinsky or
other dark furs an excellent foil for
her fair tresses and skin.
OF course, if the frock is trimmed
with fur, so much the better for the
artistic ensemble. 1t is not necessary
that the fur should be used in great
quantities; indeed, more pleasing eff
feet will be gained by posing a bow
knot on the girdle either at one side OF
the front or the back.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-05-08
MedievaIism in Gloves.

There is an attempt to revert to
medievalism in the ornamenting of
gloves. They are embroidered with
tinseled threads, with the monogram
in colored crystals, and they have
gauntlets attached to velvet fingers,
the former covered with an embroidery
done in tinsel. The designs are taken
from the gloves worn by men and
women at the time when Elizabeth
was queen of England and Catherine
de Medici reigned in France.
Looking at some of the heavily en-
broidered gauntlet gloves, one thinks
of the sinister intrigues in the old
world which sometimes led to sudden
death through the poisoned gloves that
were gorgeously embroidered and sent
as gifts.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-05-08
Didn't Cleo Use Her Needle?

Customer lin rug shop-You arc
positive that this is an antique?
Salesman-PoSitive, madam Why.
this rug is known to have been in the
home of Cleopatra.
Customer-What are those four lit
tie holes?
Salesman-Hm-it is known, too,
madam, that the rug was in her sew
ing room, and that is where the sew
ing machine stood.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-05-08
Training Disabled Soldiers.

France is teaching some of her
wounded soldiers how to be up-to-date
farmers in spite of their disabilities.
At Cellard, in the department of the
Loire, an institution has been opened
with a complete equipment of modern
farm machinery for the cultivation and
harvesting of crops, including tractor
for blowing and other purposes. The
instruction is essentially practical, the
staff consisting of a competent agri-
culturist and an expert mechanic
versed in farm machinery.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-05-08
Productive Years and Others.

Insurance men have figured out that
the most productive years of mems
lives are those between the ages of
thirty and forty-fve, that the danger
line for reverses begins at the age OF
forty; that IS per cent of men at that
age have setbackS; that after reaching
fifty years only one man out of each
5000 can recover his financial footing.
While at the age of sixty, 50 per cent
of men are dependent upon their daily
earnings or on their children or some
one else for support.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-05-08
THE BEST BEAUTY DOCTOR
Is cuticura for Purifying and Beauti-
flying the Skin-TriaI Free.

For cleansing, purifying and beautl-
flying the complexion, hands and hair,
Cuticura Soap with touches OF Cuti-
cura Ointment now and then afford the
most effective preparations at the mini
mum of cost. No massaging, steaming
Dreaming, or waste of time.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L.
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-05-08
oroandie chemisette With Jersey

a blouse which is delightfully."- fem
mime is made of jersey in a lovely
shade of old rose. 1t Is cut with a
wide round neck and slips on over the
head. There is a little chemisette
yoke of white organdie finished with a
crisp frill and there are little puff
sleeves to match this, which peep from
below the flaring mandarin sleeves of
Jersey. The neck and sleeves are Dor
dered with wide band of hand en-
broidery in several contrasting shades
and there are deep pockets also en-
broidered at the SIDES.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-05-08
In white sod Gold.

Spring has ushered in a great vogue
for the wearing Of white velvet IN the
evening. The chemise frock. cut ratn-
er low in the neck, will lend itself
charmingly % the softness Of velvet
and very simple embroideries OF goid
wiz be the chief adornment for them.
A beautiful semieveniDg garment OF
this sort in shimmering white chiffon
velvet was seen the other day. IL Hss
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-05-08
Diooenes' Tub.

The tub in which Diogenes, the
cynic, made mis- home was a great
earthen jar. discarded from the Cybele
Temple. 1t had been used for wine or
oil for the sacrifices of the temple and
was sufficiently large to allow the
philosopher a reclining place.
The truth of the tale has been
called into question. although il is
said that during the Peloponnesisn
war the Athenians dwelt In lust such
vessels and that even after the deatb
OF Diogenes such receptacles were
used as dwelling places by the poor.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-05-08
Proved His Identity

Previously 10 joining the army he
had been q lawyer. Getting back TO
camp rather late one night. he was
challenge by the sentry. Obtaining
TO response, the latter lifted his rifle
and reared III you move you are a
dead man." ALLOW me to remark, my
good man." said the lawyer-Soldier,
that your statement is absurd. If /
move il is excellent proof that 1 am
alive. To my mind il is Incompetent
Sible that" Pass, Mr.. Blackstone IS
said the sentry.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-05-08

Any calamity, any worldwide move
ment and, of course, most Of all, a
war, has its influence on feminine
fashions. Just now patriotism, as is
to be expected, is reflected in milady's
costume.
The Miss Columbia handbag" made
&c red, white and blue braid, gives just
a touch of patriotism to the costume.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-05-08

change. / later took Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound and soon
felt a change for the better. took it
until was in good healthy condition.
/ recommend the Pinkham remedies to
all women as have used them with such
good results. Mrs. MILFORD T. CUM
MNGS, S22 Harmon St., PENIS Grove,
N. j.
Such testimony should be accepted by
all women as convincing evidence Of
the excellence of Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound as a remedy for
the distressing ills of women such az
displacements, Inflammation, liberation.
backache, painful periods, nervousness
and kindred ailments.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-05-08
Men Alaska Can Furnish.

The nature of the Alaskan territory,
like that of all virgin and semi-virgin
countries, makes it a fine field for the
fostering of manhood 1t seems likely
that from Alaska there will come min
ers, and road builders, blaSters, trench
diggerS, chaSm spanners, and men gen.
orally used to the overcoming of nat
ural obstacles, to a service already vir-
tually equipped without much prelim-
mary training for that kind of field
work which seems to be inseparable
from the methods of modern warfare.
1t is to be wondered if the Ameri-
can people have a thorough apprecia-
ton of what the development Of
Alaska by the road builders has meant
in the way of hard work. 1t is rec
ognized that hard work is compara-
tive term. In recent statement con-
corning this great territory of Uncle
Sam this was said:
1.-THE task of building roads through
out this vast wilderness of Alaska to
meet the rapidly growing demands and
TO aid in a systematic development Of
its resources cannot be adequately de-
Scribed by any less comprehensive
term than colossal, and the hope can
not be to make more than beginning
during the official life time of the men,
berS of the board now engaged in the
road building"
Years ago the writer of this article
was a schoolmate at West Point Of
| Col. WildS P. Richardson. He knows
how this army officer has met and
overcome abuse and criticism as he
has met and overcome the hard, grind
ing difficulties of road work in Alaska
"Dick" Richardson always has been a
| fighter.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-05-08

forced to use q
cane. For these
disorders / am
glad to say 1 used
d o d. s Kidney
Pills, which proved
to be the proper
remedy. 1 am Ga
years old, feel
fl ne and once
again stand as
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-05-08

Full-Say. Old Hardupp is an honest
fellow. after all.
Fuller-ThaZzci
Full asked him today II he ever
intended &c pay back that ten-Spot he
borrowed two years ago. and he said:
"No. of course not"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-05-08
Then Tommie Reat II.

''Tommie, 1 wish you would be
quiet" complained his big sister. u
have a dreadful pain in my head"
II s'pOse that's what you would call
an aching void" commented the mis-
creant."
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-05-08
Sleeveless Jackets in Paris.

During the midday or early after
noon strolls in the Bots can be seen
loose jackets, made hip length and
without sleeves. These are worn over
one-plece dresses and trimmed with
embroidery in contrasting effects.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-05-08
Not Expected.

81 understand that Jims, who was
very enthusiastic about 1t beforehand.
is now deeply disappointed in the bliss
OF marriage"
"Yes; as soon as they were married
his wife threw up her job"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-05-08
Didn't Want to Impose.

Dearest, could die a thousand
deaths for you," he murmured.
"Oh, George, that wouldn't be neces-
sary. I should be satisfied with just
one"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-05-08

straight as an arrow. Dodd's Kid
ney Pills deserve great credit" Be
sure and get "DoDD's," the name
with the three DIS for diseased, disor-
dered, deranged kidneys; just as Mr..
Benton did. No similarly named article
will dO.--Adv.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-05-08
Animals influence on Man.

1t would be hard to estimate the in
f1uence animals have had upon man.
From the earliest dawn OF civilization
animals have been kept for various
purposes and they have always exert
ed considerable influence upon mans
life and character.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-05-08

II can prove TO the satisfaction OF
the court that my client in stealing
the watch of the complainant was
actuated by the most laudahle motive
Of economy"
What was that. STRIP
HE merely wanted to gain times
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-05-08
And Never COMPLAIN. Bless EN-.

"Pop, why are mothers always
spoken of as gentle?" asked his heir.
"Oh, because they are so well
broken to hard work. The expression
was probably originated by some I'M
feeling horseman."
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-05-08
Poor Thing!

Farmer-Waiter, are you sure these
here oysters are dead?
Waiter-Oh, yes, sir. When their
shells were opened they died Of en-
barraSsment.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-05-08

very SIMPLY made, all in one and semi
fitting, and was outlined round the
decolletage with a light tracing of
gold. Round tie hem Of the skirt was
narrow gold ribbon, from which was
hung a line Of tiny golden balls.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-05-08
water.4yaeinth Spreads RapidIv

One healthy plant of water-hyacinth
In the nayigahle streams of Florida
will distribute about 10000 seeds in
year. and the plants become obstruc-
.ions 10 commercial boat traffic.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-05-08
Popular.

eve like the new minister very
much"
"That so?"
Yes. His politics and my husbands
are the same"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-05-08

II il be my lot to crawl 1 will crawl
contentedly; if TO fly 1 viii fly with
alacrity: but as long as l can avoid II
l win never be unhappy.-Sydney
Smith.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-05-08
Its STYLE.

81 heard you had new suit with
big check in it."
"You heard right. 1t was a breach
Of promise suit, and the check was
big one"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-05-08
Bucks AGAINST the Style.

''Pa. what is a nonconformistT
"a fellow who refuses to wear white
socks"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-05-08

shades in silks, georgettes, crepe de
chimes, nets, ETC., are shown in the
dressier models.
Long sleeves and collars of the con-
vertible type are features of the ma
jority of the seasons blouses.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-05-08
Few Mendicants

Though the city of Panama is a cos
mopolitan place, practically every race
being represented in its 10000 inhabi.
tants. there are no beggars except a
few blind men.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-05-08
UnC scipIined.

Officer-WhaC do you mean by feed
ing that horse before the call sounded
Recruit didn't think as 'Ow ed
start eating before the trumpet blew.
sir.-Punch.