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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-24

When f1rst contemplated, it seems
far cry from the old Golfer and
chest TO the modern bureau or com
mode. But students Of furniture
make straight the line Of descent
of the modern bureau from these
first pieces of family furniture.
There is. perhaps. nothing more
interesting in antiques TO study than
the history OF furniture. When
once the knowledge is acquired
which unlocks the seeming nitric
acy Of the complex patterns. designs.
and forms in which the old furni-
ture is found, the student finds the
story Of the social conditions of the
different national households writ
ten as plainly upon those pieces as
on the leaves of a book. and often
much more accurately. In the deco
ration and form lies the secret. and
a period is as accurately determined
by the style of these two items as if
the date were written upon the
article of furniture. The kind of
wood has much TO do. also. in de-
Gliding the age and nationality.
1T may certainly be laid down as
a maxim that. in choosing furniture,
We should endeavor TO acquire arti-
cles of some definite historical in
terest," declares J. P. Blake in one
Of his interesting books in the series
known as Little Books About Fur
niture.' "A little carving or mold
ing, however rough, is very often an
indication of the time in which the
furniture was made, and estab-
fishes the link of interes1 with the
past" Chests were often marked
with the name Of the bride. wher
received as dowry chests. Many of
these old chests have been found in
outhouses, being used as grain bins,
or in garrets, as receptacles for
cast-off clothes.
Fakes can easily be detected. au-
thorities declare, because of the old
look of the oak chests. out Of
which. at first, they were largely
made-that indescribably rich
yellow brown" There are few
duplicates of the old pieces. for
workmen rarely made two alike
This was because they were not
turned out, as things are today in
quantities, but for individuals.
The color" says the author of the
series referred to- sis a rich mel
low brown, rarely black Occa-
sionally old pieces are genuinely
black, with an accumulation Of oil
and dirt, but, as a rule, black oak
should be viewed with suspicion"
The old chests were fastened
with wooden pegs. and the WORK
nanship was often uneven. In some
of the old chests. the author states
that il was necessary to scrape
away the oil TO find the old pegs.
To strengthen the earlier, palmer
chests, iron clamps were used
across the ends and sides, an6
strong iron locks. These chests
we're made to travel with. often be-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-24
How 10 Pack a Trunk.

The proper packing of a trunk
is an art, one that the well-dressed
woman who goes about at all should
cultivate" says the woman who
travels. The new wardrobe trunks
in which you can hang up gowns
and coats and skirts and blouses
have done much 10 simplify the
problem Of keeping ones clothes
neat while travelling but there are
still many of us who use the old
\ fashioned box trunks and we are
quite as eager as any other woman
10 be trim and wrinkleless as 10 our
apparel when we arrive at our
I journeys end. The most successful
packer. naturally. is the person who
succeeds in packing the largest
amount Of clothing and other neces-
sary articles in the smallest posi- bic
space, without spelling any OF them
or creasing them too badly. Some
, people can get almost twice as much
/ In a trunk as can others.
/ lone OF the first rules for good
packing is that heavy things. shoes
and books and such. should be de-
posted in the very bottom of the
trunk They should be wrapped
separately and fitted i'm together as
closely as possible. Stockings and
other small things should be rolled
tightly and packed in with them. fill.
ing the corners and making this first
layer as fiat and as neat as possible
Next arrange the underclothes. fold
ed carefully and evenly distributed
Suits. coats skirts and dresses come
next. Great care should be exer-
cised in folding and dispOsing Of
them in the trunk To avoid undue
wrinkHnE. place rolls OF tissue paper
between the folds and In the sleeves.
Light silk afternoon and evening
gowns and blouses should be placed
in an upper tray. carefully folded
and stuffed out with tissue paper
and with tissue paper between.
Hats are, of course. difficult things
70 pack as a rule, unless one has a
regular hat trunk. If. however. they
must be consigned to the top tray Of
an ordinary box trunk. the best
thing 70 do is to pin them in place
securely and stuff out any ribbon
bows 10 prevent their being crushed.
Wells. scarfs. gloves and handker-
chiefs should be placed in the top
tray and in little cases and bags II
possible. The safest way to carry
mirrors is 10 wrap them in folds OF
thick clothing. The last direction is:
Cnpack your trunk as soon as pos
sible after arriving at your destina-
ton and hang gowns and suits in an
airy place. If YOU can, before put
ting them away in closets.
"One word about tags. DO not he
satisfied With the eXpressman's
check alone See 10 il that every
article Of your baggage has your
name and the address TO which YOU
are going. neatly and plainly tagged
on il in at least two places. That
Will save the baggage men trouble
and your trunks some rough
handling And one thing more. Do
not load yourself with things you do
not need And. il you are going 20
make a lengthy stay in large place,
remember that you can buy all sorts
OF things there"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-24
CARE OF sPATs.

Caring for she white and tan and
light spats. witch are such popular
articles OF wearing apparel AT pres
ent. is simple matter. il one does
il properly Tn the first place. they
should be well brushed when taken
off; that will keep them clean much
longer than if they are cast aside
without any attention. When they
become soiled. they may be washed
at home with satisfactory results.
Make "A lather with a good white
soap and wash them carefully. Rinse
well in several waters. DO not at
tempt 20 wiring them out. but squeeze
gently. Spread out being careful
not 20 pull them out Of shape. and
place 20 dry not too near a good FIRE
or in the sun. DO not put them IN
too hot place. as on the radiator or
directly over or in front OF the FIRE;
they should dry rather slowly. in
order 70 get the best results. They
do not require ironing. but. II wished.
an iron may be passed over the
wrong side
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-24

all grades used for summer frocks
Cream, eCru and white laces and
nets are received with equal enthus-
iasm. over pale-oolored slips of
China silk or over the same net,
these dresses are most fascinating
Very pale pink is particularly
charming under cream or ecru.
which is one OF the combinations
most frequently seen.
The all-white net dresses trimmed
with batiste. embroidery banding are
also very delightful. but this is only
one Of the many com hinations used
There are many frocks Of net in
which orEandy plays an important
part. Some Of these are made in
apron effect with embroidered or
CANDY forming the long apron which
sometimes extends considerably be-
low the knee. The apron style is
now very much in vogue and is de-
cidedly attractive in laces and sheer
materials. I'm some Of its variations,
Il is more like a long. loose panel
than an apron
Georgette crepe is another mate
rial which combines very success
fully with net In many OF these
sheer frocks. ribbons Of any color
the wearer may fancy are arranged
on the foundation 70 add a touch Of
bright color to the costume. In
other models, the color note is sup
piled by embroidery. usually in the
softest colors 10 carry out the deli
cate beauty of these dresses.
The Indefinite WaistIine.
The tendency TO do away with
thoroughly defined waistline is still
prominent i'm the new styles. and
this feature persists while the text
ure OF the dresses is being changed
from the heavier materials Of spring
to the sheer cottons and nets OF
summer The Ions. unbroken lines
that women have found so becoming
are noticed I'm The dress Of net trim
med with flet lace shown in the
sketch.
The tunic AGAIN holds sway. But
the present tunic differs somewhat
from those OF former DAYS The new
dresses i'm tuuic effect hang straight
from the shoulders. The foundation
over which tunic dress is worn.
generally has q pleated or gathered
section extending below the tunic
In the case OF the model illustrated.
pleats acceutuate the straight lines
while the outstanding heading az the
sides. which is also pleated. tends 10
break any suggestion Of monotony
Apart from the use OF lace and net
i'm making entire dresses. in small
proportions we find them used eth
err together or independently in
or lace with high collars are worn
many costumes Large jabots Of net
with tailored suits the iahot spread
ing itself over the front OF the coat
and tightening up the dark suits
The Cape Coat.
4 very popular wrap for summer
is the cape-coat, some varieties OF
which are made without back or
sleeves. The cape is usually the
same length as the coat though
sometimes IL is longer These canes
are seen everywhere and the inev-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-24

lard with the large white polka dots
which has been so much in evidence
since the spring is very frequently
employed for the Innings and collars.
The collars are large in most cases
In some models they are gathered
In front and are very pretty in soft,
striped or plaid silk In satin or
heavy silk poDlin these wraps are
ideal for summer use.
A great number Of military capes
and coats, which may be taken as a
sign Of the times, are also 10 be
noted at present Gold buttons and
braid. and high collars buttoned
straight up 20 the neck are some Of
the indications of the military strain.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-24
OYSTERS AND MUSHROOMS on
CRUSTS

Wipe large. fresh mushrooms with
a piece OF cheesecloth wrung from
cold water Remove the stems and
peel the caps. Saute in butter five
minutes Dispose on rounds OF but
tered toast gills upward: sprinkle
with silt. pepper. and a few gratings
OF onion Put L teaspoon Of butter
in each cap. Place "A large select
oyster over each, sprinkle with but
tcred crumbs seasoned with pepper
ard salt. Bake IS minutes in a hot
oven. basting every FIVE minutes with
melted butter.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-24
BUTTERFLY DESIGN.

The conventionalized floral form
used in this block pattern, the in
sertion and edging matching. pre-
sents an especially dignified appear
ance because of its simplicity and
neatness. When used in connection
with heavy linen, crochet cotton No.
20 can be used. making il attractive
in living room, den or porch linen,
where a border and edging are de-
sired.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-24

liable rayy-blue serge or gabardine
is usually the material chosen for
them. II is i'm the Innings that there
is chance for variety. Some Of the
capes are lined with white or cream
cloth, and others with silk Of the
same color as the cape or a brightly
contrasting shade. Navy blue fou-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-24
Canning Fruits and Vegetables


in
below.
a
the fruits practically
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-24

visiting instructor who came from a
distance. might rent il FOR certain
times Perhaps some one would
establish art OF nature cls-ses for
the children-the possibilities OF
usefulness Of an art center in
rural community seem 10 be endless.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-24
SCARF END.

This design featuring the sweet
brier in a new arrangement is a del
icate pattern when carried out in
the proper stitches and makes up
very beautifully when on either the
dining room or bedroom linen pieces.
The petals Of the flowers and ribbon
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-24

The pretuest dresses have used a
touch Of black which adds richness
10 any bright colored frock.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-24

Bright colored kid bands are used
as an attractive trimming on some
spring coats.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-24
The Cape Coat.

4 very popular wrap for summer
is the cape-coat some varieties or
which are made without back OF
sleeves The cape is usually the
same length as the coat though
sometimes IL is longer These capes
are seen everywhere, and the inev-
The Washington times., 1917-10-26
Canadian Soldier Who
Inhaled German Gas
Faints as He Tells Tale

NEW YORK, Oct. 26.-Thirty
New York detectives are the own
.ers of 81 GOO worth OF Liberty
loan bonds today as the result Of
a vivid description of Teuton
frightfulness given by a Canadian
soldier.
I'VE were 1,6O0 strong when we
left" he said. "Twenty-four OF
us came back. That's how the
Germans slay. Buy bonds, men,
and help us win. It's our only
chance for success"
While making his appeal, the
man fell to the floor unconscious.
When revived, he explained he
had inhaled German chlorine = in
the trenches and ever since had
been subject to fainting spells.
Each OF the men who invested
were owners of bonds of the first
The Washington times., 1917-10-26
Is Your Wife to Blame for the
Size of the Bills?

to meet package delbery requirement.
But there's a happier picture than
these-the man who has a husky.
trusty, economical VIM Delivery Truck
at his curb-ready to shoot orders out
among his trade-and to take care Of
new customers as fast as they come.
There's your business mani His
goods and bis prices are bound to be
right because he thinks right about his
expense&
The VIM Delivery Truck Is the
cheapest delivery unit to operate be-
cause it is designed solely to meet n1erek
andisc deliUery needs. There isn't q
pleasure car part in the VIM. It's buih
to deliver cheaply any weight up 10 .
thousand pounds.
J 1t will cover three times as much
territory as horse and wagon. Re-
sult-more customers, greater uoLrme
lower costs
And the VIM Delivery Truck is the
easiest delivery unit on the market to
buy-through our Deferred Payment
Plan.
$4,000 progressive American mer-
chants are paying for their VIM Trucks
out of their delivery savings
Full information about the VIM Plan
on request.
Thoroughly equipped VIM Truck
Sales and Service Station IN this city
for the benefit of VIM owners.
The Washington times., 1917-10-26
E-SULTAN'S ANTICS.
CAUSE FURORE AT.
SOCIETY RESORT.

LONDON. Oct. 26-Some. amusing
incidents In the exile of the ex-Sultan
Of Morocco were related by a man
who accompanied the Ingenious po-
tentate to vichy.
One morning while taking a. stroll.
the Sultan bought a mongrel puppy
that an itinerant dog seller was
hawking at the end OF a string. The
antics OF the puppy delighted him so
much that he called his troop. Of
slaves and ordered them to buy him
more dogs. Unable to speak anything
but Arabic, the slaves rounded up
every dog they could find. bringing
with them the owners. As Vichy is a
fashionable resort. their roundup in
cluded many society ladies, some OF
them badly frightened. One OF the
Sultan's interpreters explained the
situation and released the ladies.
Another of the Sultan's purchases
proved embarrassing. While at an
outlying farm, he admired a herd of
high-bred cattle and Immediately pur-
chased them. He ordered them sent
to his address. The next morning the
fashionable Hotel Majestic was in an
uproar when the Sultan's cows were
driven into the courtyard among the
limousines and smart turnouts.-
The Washington times., 1917-10-26
WANTED HOME HERE
FOR BILLY SUNDAY PARTY

Where is Billy Sunday to live when
he comes to Washington on Janu-
ary 8?
This is the question that is caus-
ing the members Of the Washington
Sunday campaign committee at room
500, Washington Loan and Trust
building, to send out a call to the
good people OF the Capital.
In other cities where Billy Sum-
day has conducted his campaigns a
house has been put at his disposal
by some public spirited citizen
Houses are scarce in Washington
these days, and unless some one Of
fers his home to the Sunday party
during their stay here, 1t Is feared
that II will be difficult to secure a
suitable house.
There are twelve members of the
Sunday party.
The Washington times., 1917-10-26
ROBBERS use WOMEN
AS SHIELDS IN BATTLE

JOLIET. Ill. Oct &-rwo bank rob-
bers, Frank Barry. forty-two. and Rob-
ert Jones. eighteen. are in Jail here to-
day. following a sensational escapade last
night when they fought an armed posse
from behind two women used as a bar
ricade- After securing 500 at a local
bank the robbers escaped in an automo-
bile to a farm house Forcing Mrs. Ed
ward Yando and her thirteen-year-old
daughter, Margaret. to stand in front
Of a window, the robbers stood behind
them, and for two hours held on the
posse. They were taken when Barry
surrendered. and Jones attempted to rs:
cape. Barry Is said to be a former con-
vict. Neither the woman nor the girl
were injured.
The Washington times., 1917-10-26
MOTHER MEETS DEATH
AS She SHIELDS CHILD

NE WORK ,'oct. 2e.-Five children
and their father were injured and
their mother was almost instantly
killed in the wreck of an automobile
against a stone embankment near
Washington, n. J., yesterday.
The mother, Mrs. Morris Greenberg,
of South Bethlehem, Pa, was thrown
several yards from the demolished
car, clutching in her arms her month
old baby, while the child clung to its
feeding bottle. Her body saved the
child from death.
Her husband, a clothing merchant,
was taking her and his six children
to New York to attend the wedding
of her brother, Norris Wahl. In de-
scending a grade on the Morris Pike
he lost control of the car. II swerved
from the road and crashed into the
embankment Greenberg suffered a
fractured skull and internal injuries.
The Washington times., 1917-10-26
POL|CEMAN'S GRIP
ON RL'SANKLES
. PREVENTSSU|C|DE

NEW YORK, Oct. 26.-Miss vir-
ginia Swope, a talented young artist,
was taken from her room at the Ho-
tel Martinique yesterday and placed
in the psychopathic ward Of Bellevue
Hospital.
A diagnosis of insanity, came as
the climax OF a night and day of
anxiety. At one stage the girl hung
head downward for several minutes
from a third fiooY of the vandyck
Studios. $50 Eighth Avenue. A
policeman inside saved her life by
grasping her ankles, after she had
broken through the sash in an at
tempt to throw herself into the
street.
The patients mother, Mrs. Gather
Inc Swope, told the police her daugh-
ter's mental trouble dated from an
automobile accident in which she
suffered q severe nervous shock a
couple of months ago. In the hope
Of fastening her recovery, Mrs.
Swope related. she took her daughter
from their studio apartment at the
Vandyck for a visit to the country.
saved ~ Policeman.
On Saturday night Mrs. Swope
judged her daughter sufficiently re-
covered to return to the studio. A
taxicab was called about o o'clock.
On the way Miss Swope screamed
that she was a victim Of white
slavery"
Somebody called Policeman Ernest
Noble. By that time the group had
gone up to the Swope apartment on
the third floor. Noble followed them.
and entered the apartment just in
time to seize Miss Swope's ankles as
she threw herself through the win
dow.
Noble was not strong enough to
pull her up without aid. The crowd
in the street feared at any moment
to see her fall to the pavement. The
polioeman's shouts for help were
heard by Francis ]. Furrow, of
42s West Fifty-fourth street. who
was in the building. and he helped
raise the fainting girl back to the
studio.
The Washington times., 1917-10-26
Have Hair Like i" 20"

It's never too late to get rid Of gray
in hair. Thousands have benefited by
this scientific discovery. Why don't
you?
Gray, faded, bedrabbled hair can be
changed TO q uniform, lustrous, beau
tifui, dark color. so natural in ap-
pearancs. by applying Q-ban Hair
Color Restorer. Simple, safe, guaran-
teed harmIess-all ready to use-T5c
q large bottle. Sold by James o'Don-
nell, Peoples Drug Stores, hggett's-
Riker-Hegeman, and all good drug
stores. Try Q-ban Hair Tonic: Q-ban
LIQUID Shampoo: Q-ban Toilet Soap;
O-ban Depilatory.
The Washington times., 1917-10-26
CHILD ROASTS WHILE
MOTHER IS AT CHORES

wILLIAMsPoRT, Pa, Oct. 26.-The
infant son OF John W. Propst, OF Point
township, Northumberland county,
was roasted to death. The child,
which was just learning to walk,
eluded his mother and, toddling into
another apartment, fell through an
open radiator hole, landing in a kettle
of boiling water on the kitchen range
below. The kettle upset and the child
rolled out on the hot stove. The busy
mother was ignorant of the tragedy
until the odor of burning flesh at
tracted her attention.
The Washington times., 1917-10-26
RAEMAEKERS TO,EXHIBIT
CARTOONS FOR SOLDIERS

For the benefit Of soldiers. sailors. and
marines. special exhibition Of more
than 100 pictures by Louis Raemaekers
win be shown free of charge at the
Corcoran Gallery of Art tomorrow
evening from to 10 o'clock, 1t was an
nounced today by the director. C. Powell
Minnigerode.
In addition to the cartoons, thirty
three oil landscapes by Charles Rosen,
OF Good Hope. Pa. and the regular eS-
hibitions OF the gallery will be open 10
men in uniform and their friends.
The Washington times., 1917-10-26
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The Washington times., 1917-10-26
BOSTON TO CUT DOWN
LIGHTS TO SAVE COAL

BOSTON, Oct. 26.-Every unneces-
sary light is to be shut on in Massa-
chusetts this week to conserve the
coal supply. Display signs outside
theaters and advertising signs Will
be dark.
City officials declare that IL there
is felt a need of further curtailment
Of the coal supply the city will ex-
tinEuish all lights in the parks after
midnight.
The Washington times., 1917-10-26
FUEL FAMINE FACES EGYPT.

CAIRO, Oct. 26.-The fuel question
threatens to become serious in Egypt
during the coming year. owing to the
impossibility of obtaining adequate
imports of coal Government experts
hope to solve the difficulty partially
by developing a useful fuel from cot
ton stalks. Experiments to this end
are being carried out by Professor ].
F. Wells.
The Washington times., 1917-10-26

it will be shaken of, I think, for
ever.
This revolution is likely to break
almost any moment, and most OF the
enlightened Chinese welcome it.--,It Is
needed to clear the atmosphere. -
Opportunity for o. 8. -1.
Americas opportunity in China In
enormous. Japan's trade interest IL
paramount now, but there is enough
trade in China to go around. for all
the trading nations OF the world.
Consider our natural resources. We
have copper, iron. diamonds, coal;
everything in the way of raw mate
risls the world is crying for. Also
we have enormous wealth.
Some time before the European
war Germany began a thoroughgpinK
attempt. to obtain Chinese trade, and
soon outstripped all other nations.
Then Japan outstripped Germany, by
using the same methods but bettering
them. There is no reason why Amer
ioa cannof ouf@frin hnfh
The Washington times., 1917-10-26
ANOTHER REVOLT
NEEDED IN CHINA,
VISITOR DECLARES

CHICAGO, Oct. 26-'The great fu-
ture of the United States lies across
the Pacific. IL this country would
only realize It," according to Hsieh
Tehyi. special representative of the
Chinese republic. who is a visitor
here.
America Is an inspiration to a Chi
nese," said Mr.. Hsieh. american
breeziness. American preeiseness in
business, American hustle have taken
us by surprise
China is eager to impres western
material advancement, western ideas,
and educational methods, upon her
ancient civilization. Not for the pur-
pose OF denationalizing China, but to
bring China abreast of the times, as
the revolutionary spirit is strong.
Another Revolt Needed.
There will be, I am sure. another
short revolution. or rather uprising,
and this will exert its purifying infiu-
ence upon China, and weld IT into a
real Chinese nation. Out Of 1t the
present republic will emerge stronger
than ever, and a result the cloak of
conservatism which still clings to