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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-03-15

This dinner frock is of black taffeta
and the sturdy black silk tuIIe which
is embroidered in rose design In COL
ored silks. The skirt is made of two
founces of this tuIle, and II shows
again at the girdle. There is knot
ted sash of tatfeta that hangs at one
side.
cepted as the leading silhouette
among certain houses that establish
fashions.
The first French gowns that come
over show it; the American dress
makers who are preparing for brisk
spring trade speak oftit as power
fur factor in the shaping of the new
fashions. And the interesting part of
it is that it entirely changes the sill
houette.
This seems to be in contrast with
the stated fact that France Is persist
ent in certain things and maintains
a certain line for a longer period of
time than America. The truth is that
France persists with a trick, but
changes the Silhouette and still uses
the trick, and that is what she has
done in the new Algerian skirt.
1t is difficult to say whether the
trousers of the French troops in AL
giers give the clew to this new skirt
or whether 1t was the entire array of
men in baggy trousers which curve in
below the knees to fit the legs.
Here Is the Silhouette.
The waist is normally large, the line
down the hips is either straight or
slightly bullying through the fullness
of the material, and the hem is exceed
ingly narrow and tucked under. A
woman wearing the most fashionable
Of these skirts, with high boots added
thereunto, will look at slight dis
lance as though she wore baggy trou-
sers and army boots.
To the majority of women this news
may not be welcome. They will fancy
a far more sensational garment than
what actually exists. That mild rev.
olution against the sheath and the
hobble skirt may also crop up against
this Algerian skirt, but both the other
features Of fashion were Incorporated
in our ordinary apparel after while,
without creating disturbance.
There is so little fullness in this
new skirt that it does not seem to be
even a first cousin to the skirt of
Jenny with it's tucked-up hem. That
skirt, which pervaded the continent
for two years, had tendency to flare
out, to fling itself away from the
ankles; this skirt goes in so rapidly
from knees to hem that 1t does not
need to undergo the same treatment
that was accorded the other skirt.
For instance, to be technical-the
fullness at its hem is not caught up
and gathered to a short, narrow lin
ing. This is not considered necessary.
It is merely turned under and run
into the conventional hem, allowing
its fullness, slight as it is, to fall
against the shoetops and accentuate
the trousered effect.
This extreme skirt has brought
about the narrowest silhouette we
have had in years. When the hem is
not tucked under, 1t is only wide
enough to provide free movement In
walking. The skirts are necessarily
short, for their narrowness would
greatly impede progress If they were
long.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-03-15
RECIPE FOR GRAY HAIR.

To half pint of water add ] OF. Bay
Rum, small box of Barbo Compound
and 4 OF. of glycerine. Any druggist can
put this up or you can mix it at home at
very little cost. Full directions for max
ing and use come in each box of Barbo
Compound. 1t will gradually darken
streaked, faded gray hair, and make it soft
and glossy 1t will not color the scalp, is not
sticky or greasy, and does not rub off. Adv.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-03-15
Garfield Tea, taken regularly, will cor.
rect both liver and kidney disorders. Adv
One Man Who Drinks Alone.

Wherever there is oil, Jake Mettler
is known as the man who drinks crude
oil and really likes it. He has be-
come so expert in the taste of crude
oil, it is said, that he can actually tell
the state or Oil field from which it was
produced by simply tasting it. SO far
as known, Mr.. Mettler has not yet
found anyone who was anxious to join
him in "Mcttler cocktail" and when
Colonel Jake drinks crude, he drinks
alone.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-03-15
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

by LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they
cannot reach the seat of the disease.
Catarrh is local disease, greatly infiu-
enced by constitutional conditions. HALL
CATARRH MEDICINE will cure catarrh,
1t is taken internally and acts through
the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces of the
System. HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE
is composed of some of the best tones
known, combined with some of the best
blood purifiers. The perfect combination
of the ingredients in HALLS CATARRIi
MEDICINE is what produces such Won
derful results in catarrhal conditions.
Druggists 75C. Testimonials free.
F. J. Cheney & Co, Props, ToleGo, o.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-03-15
Linked Buttons Fasten Front.

Not only do cuffs but entire front
fasten with linked buttons as instanced
In beige tricotine suit. They are found
starting in center, under the semi-cir-
cular pin tuck which Stimulates yoke
on this model which contrarily has no
open front.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-03-15
GOWNS SHOW AN
ALGERIAN SKIRT

that America does not want that
loose, overfull skirt with it's ungrace-
full line about the ankles? Debu-
tantes and young girls continued to
dance in this kind of skirt wherever
the fiddles sounded, but women Of
more mature years dismissed it as a
fashion from the start.
Now, here it is again, not only here,
but very much accentuated and ac-
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-03-15
Nu.. }nAt~saQ
Uneven Justice.

Mr.. Urban-I see where the Ger
man government put down the labor
strike by threatening to shoot all the
employees who would not work.
Mr.. Suburb (bitterly)-How unjust
things are In this world The law
would soon take hold Of me II 1 tried
that game with our cook.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-03-15

~ 1Ol SOONty ilolC
some meat. A rab-
bit S h ould b e
hung two or three
days, not longer
unless kept in cold
storage. The age
of the rabbit may
be told by the
paw. If there Is a
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-03-15
Heal Baby Rashes

That itch, burn and torture. A hot
Cuticura Soap bath gives instant re-
lief when followed by a gentle appli-
cation of Cuticura Ointment. For free
samples address, "Cuticura, Dept. <,
Boston" At druggists and by mail
Soap Is, Ointment % and 50.-Adv.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-03-15

as the proportion Of
meat to the bone Is
greater. The bones may
be covered with water
after the meat has been
served, with a piece of
celery, a slice of onion
with a bit of rice or bar
ley making a good soup.
Any bits of meat may
l. l o,lsnn RI an
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-03-15
Not Just as Good.

"liave you a tireless cooker in your
house?"
mo, but we have a coalless fire.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-03-15
He Couldn't Stand It

She--"At least mirror doesn't fiat.
ter one" He-"No; that is why l new.
er look in one"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-03-15

The beauty of the house is order, the
blessing of the house Is contentment,
the glory of the house is hospitality,
the crown of the house is godliness.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-03-15
Poor Investment.

How did Gibson lose his money"
"Ie put it in his wife's name and
then she divorced him."
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-03-15
The Explanation.

Pop, what does it mean when they
say bills are laid on the table,"
1T means, son, that they are dished."
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-03-15
He Side stepped.

Just why did you leave college?"
The dean didn't go into details. -
Jack OLantern.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-03-15
Fl KI! 5A7 y
6CABINETG
Greeting fair, and room to rest In:
Fire and water from the we'll
Simple gifts-are given freely
In the house where good men dwell
HELPFUL IDEAS.

In buying chicken or fowl 1t is
more economical to buy large one
than one that is small,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-03-15
GOOD EATING.

Those who are fortunate enough to
be able to obtain rabbit will not suf-
fn Por rooJ
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-03-15
Important to Mothers

Examine carefully every bottle of
CASTORIA, that famous old remedy
for infants and children, and see that it
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-06-01
THE RED CROSS FUND.
Over $144,OOO,OOO Subscribed-S32. =.
100000 Yesterday.

Washington, May 27.-The Ameri-
can people answered Germany's re.
newal Of the offensive on the western
front today with an outpouring OF
more than thirty-two million mercy
dollars. swelling the American Red
Cross second war fund to $144,OOO,.
600. Reports still were coming in
from some districts at midnight and
the final total of the drive which end.
ed today will not be known until to.
morrow.
Greater New York, which earlier
In the night had reported only $27,-
100000, turned in final subscriptions
at midnight of $33,434,73O. The At.
lantic division outside Of Greater
New York and the Pennsylvania and
mountain divisions. also reported sub
stantial increases after first totals
were made public.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-06-01
REFUSED TO AID RED CROSS.
fIuck Fined and Held ON Espionage
Charges.

Nashville, May 27.-Vincent H.
Huck. assistant district manager of
the ]. I. Case Threshing Machine
Company, of this city. who was ar
rested Saturday night on charges OF
sedition and offensive conduct. was
given the maximum fine in the city
court. His accuser was a girl in a
Red Cross costume. who called at his
Office Saturday to solicit his aid for
the Red Cross. He refused to sub
scribe and his conduct and language
were alleged to have been offensive.
]. f. Burke. local district manager
OF the j. /. Case Threshirg Machine
Company. testified that Huck had
been decidedly pro-German in his ac-
tions.
Huck admitted in court that he had
contributed to the American Truth
Society and that he had bought sew
eral books from the society.
Huck. however, stated that he be-
lieved in America and nothing else.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-06-01
COAL SHORTAGE LIKELY.
Fsea Administration Urges Public to
r. Buy Early.

Washington. May 27.-,rhe fuel ad-
ministration does not make any con-
ceaiment OF the prospect that there
will be coal shortage during the
present coal year." said statement
tonight In which the public again was
urged to order It's coal for next win
ter during the summer.
The requirement for the year of
bituminous coal as ascertained by the
administrators experts" said the
statement, indicate that the produc-
tion win fan considerably short of
the necessary amount The fuel ad-
ministration Is devoting its efforts
toward removing as far as possible
the deliveries OF coal for domestic
purposes and essential war indus
tries from the freight congestion on
the railroads that are sure to come
with the winter season"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-06-01
GERMAN iTTick aEPULsED.
VIRTUALLY THE ENTIRE FRENCH
LINE REESTABLISHED.
Huns Drove I'm at First, but Counter
Attacks Hurled Them Out Leaving
Prisoners in French Hands.

With the British Army in France,
May q, p. m.-(By the Associated
Press) Launching an offensive at
dawn today against the French in the
Locre-Voormezelle sector, the Ger
mans failed of their objectives at yir-'
tually all points. stAmeopino nm
tually all points. At some points the
defending patrols were driven in, but
vigorous counter attacks threw the
Germans back at most places. Vir-
tually the entire French line was re-
established.
Hard fighting at this hour still con-
tinued on the northern part Of the
battle front. Just south of Dickebush
lake. the Germans forced their way
into the French line for a distance of
500 yards, and also got into the front
line system at another point in this
region. In both these plac the en-
emy was clinging desperately to his
newly acquired positions, but the
French were dealing with the situa-
ton, which appeared to be satisfac-
tory at the latest reports One hun
dred prisoners already have been sent
back to the French cages.
Today's attack was, perhaps, pre-
liminary to larger operations, and ap-
parently has been undertaken for the
purpose of regaining the high ground
which the French wrested from the
enemy May 20.
Such positions as Brulose and
neighboring places would be valuable
| acquisitions for the enemy if the Ger
mans were to develop a general at
tack in this region later.
1t is interesting to note in connec-
ton with today's drive in Flanders
that the Germans consider their at
tacks on the Lys front in April to be
failure. according to prisoners. 1t
is stated that, while some troops have
have been congratulated for the way
they fought. they have told that their
failure was the result Of bad staff
work
The general in command Of the op-
erations here was relieved of his COM
mand.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-06-01

ALLIES BEING FORCED BACK ON
n TWENTY MILE FRONT.
Crown Princes Army Crosses the
Ai4ne and Strike Southwark I'm
Great Force--Bsttish and French
Dosh Heavily Engaged.

The Germans, striking south from
The chsmin- Danes line. have
pushed on rapidly and have effected
q crosbihg OF the Aisne between Vail
" and Berry-au-Bac. This represents
= frcnt' o. nearly twenty miles. along
which the Crown Princes armies have
l,rosssd the Aime. In addition the
Germans have pushed at some points
Some distance south. striking for the
River vesie. The vesle at the most
ssofhsrly point Is approximately ten
u,,lss distant. But the German pene-
|:ration - apparently considerably
abort OF this depth.
Both the British and French are
still sngaged heavily today.
The German attack In Flanders is
svidsntiy q subsidiary affair.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-06-01
ALLIES LAUNCH ATTACK.
COUNTER OFFENSIVE IN FLAN.
DERS TO BLOCK GER.
MANS.
Success Of the Movement Would
Mean Complete and Costly Failure
OF German Plans-Attack Began
Well.

With British Army in France Nav
2s,-British and French troops this
morning launched a counter attack
in Flanders, east of Dickebusch Lake.
The attack began well and its success
would make the enemy's assault
yesterday a complete and costly fail
ure.
yesterday between Locre and Voor-
mezeeie the Germans are believed to
have employed four divisions on one
part OF the front measuring only six
thousand yards. The enemy was
punished so severely that the French
on the right flank did not get to close
quarters with them.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-06-01
DANGER SIGNS FOR ROADS.
South Carolina Automobile Associa-
tton Will Furnish State With
Signs.

The South Carolina Automobile
Association has received a large OF.
der OF danger" signs and IL pre-.
pared to distribute them throughou
the State by agency of its various
chapters and the supervisors of the
counties. These signs are 1Sx24 and
are enameled. bearing the name of
The auto association at the top.
IT Is the aim of the association to
mark all danger points on the prin-
cipal roads In the State and they ask
that the supervisors of the various
counties requisition them for the
supply that they need. There is no
cost attached and the signs are fur
nished upon agreement from the
supervisor that he will see that they
are properly erected.
The work OF the South Carolina
Automobile Association is progress
ing at very rapid rate and C.. W.
Coheld, the secretary. says that ev-
erything 10 encouraging for a still
wider expansion. Mr.. Cofield will,
make an address before the Florence
chapter on May 2sth. lie will also
speak to the simpsonville chapter to-
night.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-06-01
BRITISH CRUISER SUBMARINES
One Of Them Sank Biz Ceru.r
Cruiser U-Boat on Cape St. Vim.
cent.

London. May 27.--The sinking NJ q
German submarine by a British sub.
marine of Cape st. Vincent shows
'hat the British have cruising subma
rines and this Is only one inciden,
where submarine has sunk a sub.
marine. says Archibald Hurd in The
Daily Telegraph. The Cape st. Vim.
cent incident took place more than
1000 nautical miles from Plymouth
In neutral countries" the nava,
critic continues. "it has been assumed
that only the Germans could bui,d
submarines capable Of operating far
out i'm the Atlantic. Conclusive evi.
dence is now supplied that we also
possess submarines which can cruise
far afield. remaining at sea many
days on end without refilling and re
victualing.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-06-01
NO BREAK WITH MEXICO.
Cuba SD Informs Her Diplomats
Abroad.

Havana. May 27.-The Cuban State
department today dispatched a circu.
lar addressed to the Cuban diplomats
In all foreign countries advising them
that diplomatic relations betweer
Cuba and Mexico had not been rup-
tured.
A statement issued today by the
Cuban legation here says the Mexi-
can government has Informed the
Cuban charge in Mexico that the re-
call OF the Mexican charge at Ha-
vana does not imply a severance Of
relations. The Cuban minister ex-
pressed confidence that the affair
would prove nothing more than a
passing incident.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-06-01
WOOD REMAINS HERE.
Md 20 Go to France With Division.

Washington. May 27.-MaJ. Gen
Leonard Wood has been assigned to
command the department OF the west
with headquarters at San Francisco
10 succeed Major General Treat. who
viii 60 overseas.
When General Wood recently pass.
ed the rigid physical tests given gen
srAi officers for overseas service the
understanding was that he soon would
SAIL for France with his division
NO explanation has been given of his
new assignment.
General Wood was here today con-
fsrring with Secretary Baker. 1t 1.
understood they discussed the posi-
bffsty OF another change in the gen.
erals assignment.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-06-01
BRITISH FALL BACK.
GERMANS FORCE THE PASSAGE
OF THE AISNE.
Heavy Pressure Maintained All Mon
day ON British Front and Severe
Fighting Continues Today.

London, May 28.-The Germans
yesterday forced the passage Of the
Aisne west of the British sector, COM
pelling the left of the British line to
fall back, the war office announces.
The enemy maintained their pres
sure all day yesterday against the
British on the Aisne front. Severe
fighting continues today.
On the Lys front local fighting was
resumed this morning.
The Germans are developing at
tacks OF great strength alone the en-
tire Aisne front.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-06-01

Enforcement OF the vagrancy laws
VIII do much toward providing ade.
quate farm labor. says j.. f. Sims
farm help specialist. who Is mobiliz-
Ing labor to advance the food pro
duction campaign. IL the cities and
towns will close the pool rooms and
force the idlers into productive occu.
pations. considerable progress will be
made. This problem must be solved
within the next eight weeks, he says
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-06-01
AMERICAN CASUALTY LIST.
ihirty-eight Names Listed-Sevcn
Killed In Action.

washington, May 28.-The casual
" list today contains 38 names. Kill
ed In action. z; died of wounds. !:
died OF disease, 3 died OF accident, |
wounded severely, 18; missing in ac-
tion, s. The officers named included
Major RaOul Lufbery previously re-
ported i'm press dispatches) killed in
action and Private James Burton Of
Saluda. =. c., died Of disease.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-06-01
COlOred Unit.

The Attucks Community Club, one
OF the newly organized units, is still
working faithfully. Mrs. Logan Will
liams, who is president Of the clu,,.
has reported to Red Cross headouar-
ters l3 suits of pajamas, "a hospit,l
shirts. 20 comfort pillows, 2 sweat
CTS and package of tin foil. All cf
this sewing and knitting was done bv
the members of the club.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-06-01
WANTS ACTIVE SERVICE.
osn- EeouArd WOOD win be Assigned
% Train Division.

Washington. May 2s.-lt is under
stsod that Major General Leonard
woods' request that he be given
'rhors active duty than that Of COM
msnder OF the western department
<nl Be granted. and he will be as
ggned TO train another division OF
troopa probably at Camp Funston,
Kans.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-06-01
AMERICAN HOSPITALS BOMBED
Germans Make Deliberate Attempt to
Wreck Hospitals.

With the American Army, France
Monday. May 21.-What was appa-
rently a deliberate attempt to wreck
American hospitals in the rear OF the
American lines in Picardy occurred
Sunday afternoon when the Ger
mans hurled high explosive and gas
shells within 100 yards of two hos
pitals Fortunately no damage was
done
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-06-01
AMERICANS IN BATTLE.

Germans Make Strong Attack I'm Pi-
cardy Sector.
American Headquarters. French
Front. Monday. May 27.-In stimuli
taneous attack by three German raid
ing parties against the American Sec
tor In Picardy today the enemy pene-
trated the American first line to a
depth OF 200 yards. A brilliant coun-
tsrattack threw the Germans out, the
Americans pursuing to the enemy
f1est line trenches.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-06-01

Yesterday, the Junior Charity
League met with Mrs. H. M. Stuck
ey TO discuss that Red Cross work
which can, and should, be done py
the young girls Of Sumter. Among
other things, it was decided that the
Girls form q corps of workers whose
uuty 1t will be to deliver garments.
cut out at Red Cross headquarters,
TO ladies who for some reason or
other find it impossible to work at
headquarters. These young ladies.
dressed in uniform and driving their
own cars, will deliver these garments
and call for them at a specified time.
This system will go into practice the
first week in June. With such sup
Fort. is there anyone who will no.
give at least half an hour daily To
the making of garments which arc
30 sorely needed by the soldiers?
1t is hoped that all through the
summer months this system will WORK
itself out to the benefit of everyone.
because you are really benefitinx
yourself when you work for the Red
Cross.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-06-01

SHIP BUILDING SPEEDS UP.
Ten Vessels Completed Last Week and
Eighteen Launched.

Washington, May 2s.-Ten vessels
totalling siXty-three thousand. four
hundred and eighty-six tons were
completed, for the Shipping Board
during the week ending May 25th.
There were eighteen launchings dur
ing the week totalling one hundred
and nine thousand, seven hundred
TONS
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-06-01
FIGHTING ALONG AIsNE.

desperate Battles In Progress i'm Val
ley Today.
Paris, May 28.-Germans last night
crossed the Aisne between Berry, -au-
bac and Vailly, it is announced off,
cially. The battle continues fiercely
between the Vesle and Aisne rivers.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-06-01

Kaiser Bill and Billy Hindenburg
say Germany will have all sorts of
prosperity i'm the next few decad des,"
but what's the next DECADE to dead
German dallas Times Herald.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-06-01
PARLIAMENT IN SESSION.
statement Regarding GCrman-Irish
Plot Expected.

London. May 2S.-Parliament as
Sembled today after n short vacation
Members anticipated some official
utterance regarding the alleged Ger
man-Irish plots and the arrest of the
Sim Feners.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-06-01

Washington. May 2s.--senator
srasth OF South Carolina today stated
thar Investigations OF the New York
apd New Orleans cotton exchanges
would be made at once.