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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-02-14

Spring dresses for little girls are
abundantly displayed just now and all
women appear to enjoy looking at
them. Surely she who has no interest
In any little one is missing something
that belongs to her; for these little
dresses bring a smile and lingering
look to all eyes.
COttOns as fine and smooth as those
woven in French looms, and enticing
colors, gay and soft, make the sections
of stores where the dresses are shown
as bright as spring gardens. These
fine cOttons are the product of Ameri-
can looms and these lovely colors show
how great an advance has been made
in the manufacture of American dyes,
The dress at the left is so adequate
ly pictured that it hardly needs de-
scriptiOn 1t is shown in several pat
terms of fine Bingham and is made with
pockets cut on the diagonal, narrow
bias banding and a collar of plain
chambray of the same color as the
dark bar in the bingham. The little
dress at the right is of Peter Pan cot
ton. much like a smooth chambray but
softer. 1t is shown in light yellow, me-
dunn shade of blue and two or three
pink tones. There is a shocked panel
between plaits at the front and back
and collar and cuffs of white cotton,
with buttonhOled scallOps on the edges.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-02-14
MADE BIG MISTAKE
Of Course They Had Plenty OF
Money Now, But
Farmer Had Forgotten That Time
Was Robbing Him and His Wife
of Youth While He Was Pill
ing Up the Dollars.

The farmer sat in the circle of light
shed by the lamp on the reading table.
His brow was wrinkled as he Fan over
the figures in his handbook with
stubby lead pencil. While he figured,
his wife sewed steadily and the old
clock on the mantel counted the Sec
Onds under it's breath.
At length the man placed his spec
tacles in their case, put his clasped
hands above one knee, smiled slowly
| and said: "The last payment on the
Dawkins farm has been paid, Jimmy, an
I've got right smart balance left In
the bank. That last bunch of shoats
l sold brought more money than l
thought they would
| For time he sat evidently waiting
| for his wife to make some remark, but
her needle clicked steadily along hem,
while her eyes appeared glued to her
work. The farmer leaned forward,
touched his wife upofl her knee and
| continued: Don't you remember, JIM
| ny, ever SO long ago, | told you that
| Just as soon as the Dawl.ins place was
| paid for you an l would take Il trip,
great big trip, anywhere you wanted to
go?"
eyes" the woman answered without
| taking her eyes from the hem, "yes, L
remember very well. It was just Id
years ago that you said we'd take that
trip, John
"Well-but-say, jimmy, amt you
bit glad it's come at lastT" the man
asked.
81 don't know, don't know. You
see, John, when we planned that trip
| was Just a little bit over thirty. l
| hadn't got into the rut like | am now.
| Honest. I've stayed out here in the
| country year after year by myself I'M
| til I'm sensitive. When l go to town
look an act like l was from the coun-
try. Maybe l don't look that way, but
| L feel that way on the inside an L
| might Just as we'll look that way. Ii
| the trip had come sooner it'd been all
right, but it's too late now"
"But, jimmy, you know was payin'-"
"Never mind that, John, I've heard
that same OF story of payin' for more
land for years now. You've done 1t
all for the best, but it has been for
the worst. We've got money to spend
an we've gotten plumb by the time
of life when we can get any pleasure
out of it. l believe in putin some
thing by for q rainy day all right, but
l don't believe in it when you Kill
youth an pleasure. I'm sorry as can
be, John. but don't want the trip
Farm and Family.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-02-14
SPRING DRESSES FOR LITTLE GIRLS.

in force, in the vanguard of spring
styles. Sport skirts and blOuses and
those for morning and street wear are
necessities in the smart WOman'S APP
pareling; she needs them wherever she
goes and whatever she does.
In all new materials for spring,
whether of wool or cotton or silk,
stripes and plaids and crossbars ap-
pear. Plaids are large and stripes are
varied and each inspires the designer
in his work of providing new models
Combinations of plain goods with all
the others promise season of endless
variety and clever ideas in separate
skirts.
A good beginning with striped mate
rial is apparent in the skirt illustrated.
There is smart Overdrapery that be-
gins and ends under a wide fold made
on the straight of the goods at the
front. There is a narrow belt, made
of the light stripe in the goods, that
extends part way about the waistline.
Large buttons and simulated button
holes finish off the design, which COM
mends itself for washable skirts of
Gotten or silk.
An effective sports skirt is made of
a crosSbar in two cOlorS, as tan barred
with blue. set on to a yoke that is
extended into pockets at each side
and cut from plain blue material. The
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-02-14
Gets Brass in Ordnance Equipment.

Included in the equipment furnished
each infantryman by the ordnance bu-
reau of the war department are 62.7
ounces Of brass. This is exclusive of
the uniform equipment provided by the
quartermaster corps.
Used in the haverSack are 1.8 ounces
of brass; in the bayonet scabbard, O.5
ounce in the canteen cover, o. ounce
cartridges (100), 47.4 ounces; cart
ridge belt, 10 ounces; gun sling, 1
ounce; oiler and thong case, 1.5
ounces; pouch for first-aid packet, O.3
ounce.
Equipment from the ordnance bu-
reau for 100000 infantrymen contains
almost 1876 tons Of brass.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-02-14

Any of the heavier weaves Of cotton
will serve for these.
Patterns for dresses very like these
are to be had of any of the standard
pattern companies. Mothers select the
plainest ones and make up quantities
of ginghams for play dresses. The
Peter Pan dress is not for such hard
wear: it has more needlework on 1t
and is not so easily Numbered. 1t may
survive several dinner times, or visits,
or trips TO Sunday school before it
must be consigned to the tub. And it
may be depended on TO emerge as good
as new-;s fresh and sweet as it
should be for so sweet a wearer.
The separate skirt and the separate
blouse are made for each other and
each makes its entry very early and
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-02-14
Mothers and Children.

No one can tell US exactly the
things it is best to do with children.
But if we begin to watch and think,
read when we can and exchange ex-
periences with other mothers, many
suggestions will be found to meet
our needs. Take q glimpse backward
into your own childhood and many
ideas will occur TO you in that way.
And through it all we will find that
the children are helping to bring us up,
too. Courage and joy prolong life, and
we can well afford to stand and walt,
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-02-14
Thouuht Cakes Tainted.

Virginia loved to help her mother.
One day her mother was making a
special effort to bake prize cake for
the church fair and Virginia was all
interest. The cake rose beautifully
and appeared to be thoroughly done,
but when removed from the stove 1T
fell fiat and had q sad streak through
the center. Another cake was immedi-
ately mixed in haste and little Vir-
ginia's eyes grew large as she listened
to her mother lamentlng over the first
sad cake that had fallen. The second
baking proved the same as the first,
but the third attempt resulted in a
verltable triumph. Virginia, however,
could not rally from the mornings
tragedy, and when her aunt came over
she exclaimed in great excitement:
ooh, auntie, mother made three cakes
and two of 'em tainted"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-02-14
Saws He'll Enlist; It's Easier.

Ralph McMurray, colored waiter at
the Hotel McCurdy IN Evansville, re-
ceived his questionable few days
ago.
"What is it?" he asked some of his
friends.
ooh, you just have to answer those
questions" he was told.
"Answer theseT shouted McMurray,
turning over the numerous pages.
"Nope. I'm going to war instead. En-
listin' is lots easier"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-02-14
CONVERSATIONS

ST. Paul uses a vacuum sweeper on
it's streets.
Cleveland has a 100000 deficit in
municipal finances.
Some mechanics of the Charlestown
navy ward are now receiving Wages or
500 q week.
Japanese exports Of hosiery and
l,nitted underwear during the last
three years have increased 2oo per
cent. with wages one-third the scale
In the United States.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-02-14

f. B. Tobey of Center WinArope,
Me-, gathered from IL hills of cram
berry beans, So pounds of dry-shelled
beans. He claims to have harvested
S26 beans from one pea bean.
Z. Thurston Damon or Plymouth,
Mass. recently had fresh green peas
out Of his garden for his dinner. 1t
is not the first time November green
peas have been reported in that vicin-
ity.
1t is estimated thnt Britain's coal
supply will last 20 years, and Ger
many's 1900 years.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-02-14

feeling sure that if our motives have
been right, and we can find something
to love even in the hard things of life,
our little ones will see and know, and
will "rise up and call us blessed."-
Exchange.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-02-14
Conserving Meat.

Bacon-Are you doing your part tc
conserve meat?
Egbert-Sure, l am.
What are you dOing?"
''Why, 1 haven't let the dog have q
bit for three weeks"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-02-14
Woes of the Rich.

at must be nice to have a lady's
maid" 'Yes, but it's annoying the
days the cook doesn't come and you
have to cook for the lady's maid" said
the other lady with sigh.-Louisville
Courier journal.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-02-14
No Peace.

Ye&st-Well. 1913 doesn't look as II
it would bring peace to the warning
factions.
Crimsonbeak--I should say not. You
ought to have heard my wife when ]
blew In early New Years moraing.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-02-14

yoke narrows to a wide girdle at the
into two short straps. each having a
buttonhoIe in the end. These fasten
over fiat buttons. A single button fin
ishes the pockets.
These skirts with surfaces broken by
plaids and stripes, are to be worn with
blouses in a plain color or white. But
blouses with collar and cuffs, and per-
haps narrow shoulder yokes like the
skirt result in pretty costumes, leav-
ing the skirt the privilege of changing
partners if it is so minded and appear
ing with other blouses that do not wear
- eOlOl9. IL 2zz n
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-02-14

One Failure.
Everything Is striking about this
mansion"
eyes, everything but the clocks"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-02-14

AS a man grows older he swaps his
ideals for ideas.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-02-14

To keep clean and healthy take DR..
Pierces Pleasant Pellets. They regu-
late liver, bowels and stomach.-Adv.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-02-14
Appropriate Results.

'Did the actor get a hand on his
scene?"
"No; he made such fist of it."
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-02-14
Destitute in Syria.

1t is reported that 100000 persons
are destitute in Syria, including Pales-
tine.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-02-14
lnnno-.ans "a Mothara

Second Line of Defense.
To maintain one soldier at the front
requires the labor of four men in pro-
ductive pursuits.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-02-14

Piles Cured in to IA Days
Druggists refund money If PAZO OINTMENT falls
% cure Itching, Blind, Bleeding Protruding Piles
First application gives relief. 60c.
Evening star., 1918-02-14
British Diplomats Death
Causes Stir in Capital:
Here Nearly Five Years

Diplomatic Washington was shocked
today by the news of the sudden death
in Ottawa this morning of Sir Cecil
Arthur Spring Rice. who retired after
nearly five yearf' service as British
ambassador to the United States, early
last month. in favor of Lord Reading.
Although 1t had been known that Sir
Cecil had desired for long time be-
fore his retirement was announced TO
be relieved of his heavy duties in
charge of the embassy, in intimation
was given when he left Washington
that he was in ill health. However Of
ficials here pointed out that he had
been under tremendous strain from the
responsibilities devolving upon him.
especially during the negotiations on
the operation OF the allies blockade
before the United States entered the
war.
1t was known that Sir Cecil tender
ed his resignation during the visit
here of Arthur Baifour to take effeci
" the convenience of the foreign of
fee. His retirement was announce
from London January 2 in connection
Continued on second PageO
Evening star., 1918-02-14
Obtained 5000 an Acre.

II was developed at the Senate com
nIittee's hearing that Col. Black Of
Philadelphia, one of the former owners
OF Hog Island. got $4,000 an acre for
MS property, whereas a year ago he
held an option on Hog Island at $1,000
an acre
One of the principal points of attack
on the International Shipbuilding Cor
poration in the Senate committees in
Nesttgation has been that by it's CON
tract with the Emergency Fleet Cor
poration il would receive fee of Sc :
100000 for the know how" of buiIdins,
the. shipyard and getting OUT the ships.
Mr. Vanderlips name was brought
into the investigation as being presj-
dent of the mother corporation and as
having countersigned the contracts.
Mr. Baldwin, before the Senate com
mittee, attributed the rise IN costs to
the fleet corporations delay in signins,
contracts.
The fleet corporation he declared. while
pressinS for speed, wasted two months in
signing contract and threw the work
into midwinter. which brought also great
increases in material, labor and every
thing else
Charles A. Piez vice president Of the
feet corporation said in his testimony
before the committee that there had been
extravaganza in building the yard. Mr..
Baldwin, however, reminded the commit
tee that the engineer who supplied the
data on which that assertion was made
later had withdrawn most of it,
There has been great deal of pressure
in the Senate committee to have the gov
eminent take over the shpyard and con
tinue the work itself.
Evening star., 1918-02-14
Buying of Foodstuffs.

Mr. Hoover testified that the food ad :
niiuistration is dir. citing the buyinr of
Si60, ,oO0.0 900 of foodstuffs a month for
the allies alone .In addition" he ex-
planned, we have the whole problem or
conservation. Owing to increased stand
ards of living in this country due tn
increase of wage scales, consumption of
practically every one Of the staple food
commodities has increased greatly in
the United States. If this increased
consumption is to go Oh we cannot sun
ply the allies. Whether we can continue
on a voluntary basis for the balance of
the year l am nbt sure New York AL
ready has reduced its consumption Of
food, but Pittsburgh, for instance. has
not done much"
Fuel Administrator Garfield denied to
the committee he had advised people
they ought not to buy coal last summer.
and explained that what ne advised wa .
to buy all the coal needed, but not to
go into the market to buy in excess of
needs and thus add to the transporta-
ton difficulties.
Provost Marshal Crowder in asking
an appropriation of an additional $40.
g0o,0 900 for draft registration and Sc
ection testified that there is a complete e
'egistration already of all aliens. in
Guiding enemy aliens. between twenty
1ne and thirty, and that on June there
were 100000 aliens-not enemy aliens
between the draft ages OF twenty
one and thirty.
Evening star., 1918-02-14
HAS CONFIDENCE IN ALLIES.
Gen. Harry F. Hodges Says They Can
Withstand Any Attack.

AVER, Mass. February 14.-Utmost
confidence in the ability of our allies
TO withstand any attack that might be
brought against them was expressed
last night by Maj. Gen. Harry F.
Hodges. who resumed command of the
10th Division. National Army, at Camp
Devens. today after a visit to the bat
tie front in France and Belgium. Gen.
Hodges said:
Il spent ten days at the British front
and a like period at the French front
in two very important sectors, where
every facility was given me to study
Everything. AS result of my obser-
vations / have the utmost confidence in
the ability of our allies to withstand
any attack that may be brought against
them. From association with both Brit
sh and French officers 1 know that
they share the same confidence.
Il also made a short visit to the
American headquarters and training
AREA, where those of our troops whom
saw appeared to be in excellent con-
dition in every regard"
Evening star., 1918-02-14
WELCOME q. S. PROBE.
Officials of Hog Island Yard Declare
Government Investigation O. z. :

PHILADELPHIA. February 14.-Ofi-
eials Of the American International
Shipbuilding Corporation declared to-
day they would welcome the investiga-
ton which President Wilson directed
Attorney General Gregory to conduct.
in conjunction with Chairman Hurley
of the United States Shipping Board
into the shipyard OF the company under
construction at Hog Island on the
delaware river.
A portion of the keel of the first OF
le0 ships contracted for at the yard
was Laid this week. Fifty shipsways
are being constructed at the plant, the
plans for which call for the greatest
project of the kind ever attempted in
1hls country.
Evening star., 1918-02-14
AUSTRIA AND THE ALLIES
EXCHANGE PRISONERS

GENEVA, February 1.-THE first ex,
change of prisoners of war between
Austria and the allies has taken place
near the Austrian frontier at Buchs
Three hundred and twenty-four of these
exchanged prisoners have arrived a,
Geneva. They include two American
volunteers, one English officer and sew
enty British colonials. all of whom
were captured on the Turkish and Bull
garian fronts. The others were largel,
English and Scotch. Seventeen of the
exchanged men were carried from the
train on stretchers.
Evening star., 1918-02-14
PUBLIC MEN ARE NAMED
IN PAPERS SEIZED BY J.. S.
Nature of Documents Taken From
Counsel for Swift & Co.
Is Revealed.
By thc Associated Press.

By thc Associated Press.
CHICAGO. February 14.-Papers on
file today in the office of the clerk OF
the United States circuit court of ap-
peals revealed for the first time the
nature of the document seized several
days ago bly, agents of the federal
Henry Veeder. general counsel for
Swift & Co. packers.
The copy OF the search warrant is
sued by the United States district court
also indicated the wide nature of the
papers sought. 1t showed, too. that
files" were kept regarding various
ords also were kept on railroads,
steamship lines and under the names
of cities Other files bear the names
of newspapers, trade journals ana
other publications. Three. which gov
ernment officials believe may be of in
terest show the buying outright OF
certain stock publications.
Some of Those Mentioned.
In Justice to those mentioned gov
ernment agents said that the files con-
tanned nothing rejecting on them. They
said many corporations keep records
of the political records and inclinations
Of public men. Some of the files were
labeled: Frank o. Lowden governor OF
Illinois,, Judge kenesaw, Mountain
Landie, Representative James r Mann,
James Minotto, son-in-law OF Louis F.
Swift, the packer; Theodore Roosevelt,
Mayor William Hale Thompson of Chi
cago, and J. p. Tumulty. President VIII
sons secretary.
The cosmopolitan character OF the
records are said to be indicated by
such headings as "Argentine Beef"
Belgium" Business in Italy" rus
sia. Doing Business in and "Albrecht
Frederick Jno. Hamburg, Germany"
Still other headings, "Constabulary,
Pennsylvania: "Incorpating Beef
Houses; Political. Fort Worth: Eft
Worth. Tex; "Gapps." "Cantey,"
Hanger and Short" and Louis j..
Wortham."
Evening star., 1918-02-14
Discusses Pending Army Bill.

Secretary Baker. before the House
military committee today discussed the
pending Army appropriation bill in exc
cutive session. The Secretary's testi-
mony was described as being of high
ly confidential character
Evening star., 1918-02-14
Pays Tribute to Diplomat.

Sir Robert Borden.the prime minis
ter. today issued a statement. declaring
.-tne news Of Sir Cecil Spring Hic,.'s
sudden and untimely death will be re
ceiSed with deep sorrow throughout
the Dominion, and especially by those
who had the privilege of intimate ac-
quaintance and friendship with him"
Sir Robert paid tribute to the late
diplomats long years of service, during
which. "in matters of the most vital
moment. his rare discretion and excel
lent Judgment were of inestimabla
value to the British empire and TO all
the allied nations"
Evening star., 1918-02-14
Yesterdays Press Run
1O4,379

The Stars net press run yesterday was
lO4,57o copies. The average press run of
The Evening Star from February l to II,
inclusive, was 1O4,o25.
As the paper is returnable to newsboys
and newsdealers during the period of read
justment to the new price of TWO cents per
copy, it is impossible to state as yet the exact
net sales, though from present indications the
returns" will not be very material
Evening star., 1918-02-14
Gives D. C. Experiences.

He told of some of the experiences he
had had in Washington in connection
with the entry OF the United States in
the war and speaking of the events in
Europe as he was able to do from his
position in the inner diplomatic cir
cles. 1t will he remembe by those
who were present at this luncheon that
Sir Cecil made a rather significant Mt
terance when coupled with his sudden
death. He was talking with keen re-
eret and very evident emotion of his
retirement from his post in Washing
ton, but pointed out how at this time il
was the duty Of every man 10 play the
game.
Every man has his part to play and
it is very hard for a man to cease. to
vIay part, but my time has come"
Evening star., 1918-02-14
Serve in Similar Capacities.

In connection with the temporary Of
five buildings in Henry Park, 9Th and
b streets northwest:
Provided That the superintendent
assistant superintendent and chief en-
gineer of the State. War and Navy De
partment buildings shell serve in simi-
lar capacities in connection with these
buildings.
In connection with the appropriation
for the National Training School for
Boys:
provided. That the per capita cost OF
persons committed from the District OF
Columbia and maintained in the said
school hereafter shall not be less than
the actual per apita cost of such main
tenance: Provided further, That the
Board Of Charities of the District of
Columbia is authorized and directed TO
pay from available appropriations the
actual per capita cost of maintenance
during the fiscal year 1918 of boys com
mitted from the District of Columbia.
Evening star., 1918-02-14
D. c. GETS $612,438
IN DEFICIENCY BILL
Office Rent Limitation Raised
to S2,332 in Urgent
Measure.
OTHER APPROPRIATIONS

A total of $s1a.43s.4o is carried for the
District of Columbia in the urgent de-
ficiency BILL The various items are
shown in an accompanying table.
The committee report notes these linn
itations with respect to expenditures or
legislative provisions:
In connection with the appropriation
for national advisory committee for aero
nautics:
The limitation upon the amount which
may be expended for Office rent in the
District OF Columbia for the fiscal year
1918, contained in the naval appropriation
act approved March 4, 1917. is increased
from 81 500 to 81, ,332
Bureau of engraving and printing
The unexpended balance of the appro-
priation of $4,000 for miscellaneous
repairs to laundry. new roof. and SO
forth. damaged by fire. contained in
the deficiency appropriation act ap-
proved September 8. 1916, is reap
propriated and made available during
the fiscal year 1918.