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New-York tribune., 1918-02-10
Indian Costumes and Head
Dresses in Paris

Inc extraordinary popularity of the high
heaodress now worn by the smart French
women IN the evening, is the outcome of the
rench incorporation of Indian apparel in
modern costumery Naturally, they have not
copied the apparel Of our primitives in every
detail. They have merely allowed it to sug.
gest to their fertile brains new channel
through which to exploit their genius.
An army officer in Paris who went to the
opera one night and saw the amount of high
headdresses made of jewels and colored strands
0, os'r'ch spray, said it looked like pow-wow
zona and knew of what he spoke.
Inc gowns on the stage in France show not
only the Indian headdress, but entire Indian
costumes worn as fashionable apparel in q
orililant third act in which the heroine repre-.
sents Callot or Cheruit as we'll as she does tho
playwright.
New-York tribune., 1918-02-10
The Slim Silhouette Means
Practical Patriotism

There is no such pickering to-day, however.
The critics of women's clothes remain silent
A man looks appraisingly at woman gowned
in a conservation costume and mods his head in
approval, as though she carried flag.
There is no more talk about indecency. The
talk hinges upon the patriotism shown in the
slenderness Of silhouette and in the scarcity
of materials worn. Therefore, fashion and ma
tional approval go hand in hand. Unless we
are mockingly indecent, and there is no chance
of that to-day, there is none to rise and call US
outrageous.
The excessive decolletage of two years ago
would create a storm of protest in any public
place. Giggling painted women with mere
belts held over their shoulders by slipping
bands of rhinestones, would be frowned down
by men in khaki and by those in civilian
clothes
And yet women may go on the street with
skirts SO short and narrow that they closely
resemble trousers, and laced army boots or
puttees that reach we'll above the calf of the
leg, and not a glance is given them that cx-
presses contempt or disapproval.
New-York tribune., 1918-02-10
Smartest Goats Are Loose
And Sleeveless

France likes the sleeveless idea in garments
SO much that she has built new coats that
droop over the shoulders but have no sleeves
This is a medieval idea that did not seem to
interfere with the comfort of the men and
women of the twelfth century. when the
weather was cold as now and the houses
100 per cent colder
Among the materials that France offers to
America in the building of these sleeveless
coats is corded silk and wool poplin. It used
TO be worn by us. 1t was made into frocks
and wraps and turned out in those dolmans
that were trimmed with bugles and, paillettes
and edged with fur
This season the doman has been replaced
by the loose, shapeless, sleeveless coat. This
came over from France, where it was worn on
one OF the smart stages by an actress who
knows how to DRESS
All the American shops are looking to the
french theatre to-day for inspiration, and the
theatres themselves have burst into new
bloom of life and beauty through the presence
OF SO many thousands Of American soldiers on
1eave with money in their pockets.
The coat shown to-day is of sapphire blue
SILK and wool poplin, is without sleeves and
has deep shoulder yoke and loose thick
sash knotted in front.
New-York tribune., 1918-02-10
GOWN FROM FRENCH THEATRE

1t is worn by Mme Simone, of the Theatre
Antoine, in Paris. The unusual skirt is of tissue
OF silver faced with red, and the cor.age i. en-
brodered with pearls, br;lliants and steel. There
are narrow shoulder straps and no sleeves.
New-York tribune., 1918-02-10
Revival of Silk Poplin
For Coat Suits

The revival of silk poplin is a bit Of news
that appeals to the majority of women You
know, this fabric makes admirable coat SUITS
and with the modern activity of nearly every
woman in this country there will not be such
New-York tribune., 1918-02-10
Change IN Our Attitude
Toward Possessions

It is extraordinary. 1t is profoundly inter-
esting and stimulating. 1t is the acorn which
may grow into national oak of towering
height and strength.
1t has struck at the core of our national
spirit. 1t has brought back to the days of
our Puritan ancestors. 1t has made us middle
class in the best sense of the term To-day it
is a passion to save. Yesterday it was our
passion to spend.
We reversed entire national outlook in
six months, not "for the purpose of aggran-
dlzement or conquest, but for the relief of op-
preston and the freedom of small nations''
Who after this can dare to say that we are
not, in the final judgment, spiritual people?
The passion for conservation wiped out of
existence the fashion for flowing robes made
of plenteous material. Whenever a slim sill
houette has been thrust into the fashions,
whenever an extremely short and narrow skirt
has been offered to women, critics galore have
risen in their chickering's and denounced women
as immodest, indecent and vain to the utter
most degree.
New-York tribune., 1918-02-10

new coat Of mail for women as the spring an.
proaches. Is it recognition of their first vic
tory toward suffrage and the fact that thew
may be counted as warriors to-day in civic,
national and war work?
New-York tribune., 1918-02-10
A Gown Boadicea
Might Have Worn

Nine. Simone, of the Theatre Antoine in
Paris, is wearing, hear, a wonderful Gown
which is being copied for this country It is
OF silver cloth faced with red, hanging in
panels on the ground over slim, tight skirt
that cllngs to the figure as she walks The
warrlor-llke corsage is embroidered with
pearls, brllliants and flashes Of cut steel To
1t she adds warriors headdress made of tho
same jewels as in the corsage and mounted on
silver cloth. O
wherever silver can be flicked in and out of
a 1rock to enl1ven it, the designer loses M
chance of trying out her ingenuity tbro,a,
this channel. When she abandons the Russ;an
blouse of gold and bronze metallic cloth ub;c,
drops over skirt Of bronze satin, she takes
the same material and uses It in bands cnss
and high wrlnkled collars that inclose the chin
like fence. ~'''i
1t is strange idea, this bringing out ~ =
New-York tribune., 1918-02-10
Hats Give Color to
Sombre Spring Frocks

The dressmakers insist that the spring frocks
will be sombre in color, and, taking them at
their word, the millners say that an accentinr
note must be given by the hats Women ara
not at the best in the springtime, when they
turn themselves out as sandwiches of dark
blue, black and gray. A touch of color gives
a ripple of happiness to every costume.
The milliner takes dark hat and enlvens
the entire costume by running thread Of
scarlet, Egyptian blue or Chinese yellow wool
around the crown.
The milliners are determined that brilliant
hues shall break out against dark costumes as
a notice to all concerned that we are not en-
tirely unhappy and depressed.
It is said by those who study the effect Of
color on temperament that touch of scarlet
gives one the most victorious feeling, the In
side attitude of a conqueror.
If the milliners knew this they are acting
up to it, for the new straw hat is Of brilliant
red and faunts at the side it's cord of wool
with two tassels. 1t has high crown and
slightly rolling brinl, which makes it danger
Gus for the majority of women and especially
for any woman who is over twenty-five years
old.
The feathered turban has taken strong
hold on the smart French woman, and she
puts wings, aeroplane-like, upon the oblong
shape to give it an attitude of bravado and
daring. None of these wings are tilted as
they should be, in what we might ca.a
normal manner. They look as though they
We're the planes Of an airship caught in gale
OF wind and performing unusual cyrations,
New-York tribune., 1918-02-10
GOWN WORN AT THE FOLLIES
BERCERE

1t was exploited by Mile. Monteville and is
of midnight blue satin with paillettes Of satin.
Notice how it is caught up at the ankles.
New-York tribune., 1918-02-10

showed the short jacket cut much after the
manner of those worn by the French soldiers
in Algiers, and often supplemented by the
brilliant scarlet or yellow sash or an immense
suede belt pulled through several buckles in
front.
New-York tribune., 1918-02-10

There is faint suggestion of a return to
the use OF velvet against white gowns in the
summer, which is seen in new frock of white
and black silk jersey. 1t is shown along with
the white flannel suits
The tunic of white falls over skirt which
has VIDE band of black velvet as it's hem,
and above this band, on the tunic, is an ap-
pilque ornamentation of velvet picked out with
silver.
"A few of the Eton suits of white flannel have
black velvet collars and cuffs and a broad black
velvet ribbon sash tied loosely in front
1t is said that white pique will also be re-
vlved as another wartime fashion, made with
a long waistcoat Of brown or black velvet fast
cned with silver buttons.
New-York tribune., 1918-02-10
HAT OF CERISE STRAW

The brim faced with silk. There is wooa.,
cord going round the top of the crown, with
two ends falling over the side of the hat
New-York tribune., 1918-02-10
Short Skirts, Short Goats
And Army Capes

The new a:its in Paris, as we'll as those
that are launched in America, show these
skirts. Some are narrow that they might
cause discomfort il it were not that their
shortness gave freedom of movement
Coats are short when they belong to suits
Army capes ripple down the figure when
warmth is neeoed.
The cape will be exceedingly smart this sea-
son, so you who have one of these garments
tucked in the closet mind it we'll, for in a few
weeks you may be able to swing it on with the
bravado adopted by all those women who are
In war activities or would like to be-
Capes and long waistcoats that reach half
way to the knees are substitutes for coats in
the absence of suits, although the really smart
thing is the Eton or the boero jacket, as far
as the American fashions are concerned.
The early French clothes sent to this coun-
try before the present exhibitions in Paris !,
New-York tribune., 1918-02-10
The New Coat of Mail
Made of Silver Tissue

Not only Cherut, but many other French
drcssmakers, have lent their ear to making a
pronounced fashion out of silver tissue. Two
years ago we grew excessively weary of even
ing gowns made of superimposed pieces of tulle
on metallic foundation, and when the thought
OF silver and gold tissue presents itself as
fashion we turn away from it in petulant
manner.
But wait! This revival of coat of mail for
women, the warriors uniform of ancient davs
winch no modern fighter would touch, is an
othcr and more pleasing thing than the even
ing gown of metallic cloth.
Entire tunics, in the twelfth century fash
lon' arc made of tarnished silver dropped
from neck TO knees, or longer, over skirts Of
blood red or midnight blue satin or velvet
Except for the costliness of the material. the
tunes have all the simplicity of primitive
dressing. Their introduction into the earlv
spring fashions has brought about a m,ant;+v
of silver used in every way
New-York tribune., 1918-02-10
DE NICE
1t is of plcated chestnut colored tulle, with
a bouquet of little ostrich plumes at the side.

TIME conservation of wool is an estab-
lished fact in France and America. 1t
is fact that will entirely change our
conception of apparel.
Silk will rule. The world has surplus of
other materials, it would seem, from statistics,
and yet the foundation stone of conservation
will extend throughout the fashionable clothes
"for the period of the war;
The fundamental idea of saving has so pene-
trated the consciousness of our people, the
propaganda is widespread and vital that
the historian of the future will surely look
with extraordinary interest upon the psyche
logical change that took place in 100,000,000
people in eight months.
There are changes in nation that do not
create surprise when they are thrust upon it
by an invading army in war, but the change
in America is of spirit. There is money
aplenty, by the millions, industries at full
speed, and yet with wealth and resources,
1O0,O00,000 people have turned a somersault
in their attitude toward material possessions.
New-York tribune., 1918-02-10

the hand.
The Benson signal., 1918-11-30
proven SWAMP-ROOT
AIDS WEAK KIDNEYS

The symptoms of kidney and bladder
troubles are often very distressing and
leave the system in rundown condition
The kidneys seem to suffer most. as al
most every victim complains of lame back
and urinary troubles which should not be
neglected, as these danger signals often
lead to more dangerous kidney troubles.
DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root which, so
many people say, soon heals and strength
ems the kidneys, is a splendid kidney,
liver and bladder medicine, and, being
an herbal compound, has a gentle heal
ing effect on the kidneys. which is al
most Immediately noticed in most cases
by those who use it.
A trial will convince anyone who may
be in need of it. Better get bottle from
your nearest drug store, and start treat
ment at once.
However, if you wish first to test this
great preparation send ten cents to DR..
Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y, for a
sample bottle. When writing be sure and
mention this paper.-Adv.
The Benson signal., 1918-11-30
SOUTHERN PROVINCES REFUSE
TO SUBMIT TO DEMANDS OF
WORKMEN'S COUNCIL.
REDS DEMAND RIGHTS
GERMAN NATION is SPLIT AS
REDS POWER GRIPS
BERLIN.
Western Newspaper Union News Service.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
London, Nov. 26.-German radicals,
led by Carl Liebknecht, have over
thrown the republican government at
Berlin, headed by Chancellor Freder-
lex Ebert, according to advices from
Berne and Copenhagen to the Sketch
Monday Turmoil prevails in the Ger
man capital, the dispatches say.
The latest reports from Germany
indicate that the internal situation
there has reached critical stage. AL
though a proclamation has been is
sued declaring that all political power
is in the hands of the German Social
list republic and the Soldiers and
Workmen's Council, opposition to such
government, is growing outside Ber-
lin.
A great part of south Germany, in
Guiding Wurttemberg, Baden and Ba-
varia, has declared it will not submit
Ito the terrorism of the dictatOrs in
Berlin who have replaced the kaiser
and militarism." An Independent re-
public also has been formed in north
western Germany with Hamburg as
the capital. Even in Prussia, accord
ing to the reports, feelin 6 against
the Berlin Soldiers and WOrkmen's
Council is gaining ground.
Copenhagen An agreement has
been reached between the German
Soldiers and Workmen's Council and
the government, it is officially an
nounced in Berlin. The agreement
provides:
"First-All political power is to be
in the hands of the German Socialist
republic and the Soldiers and Work
mems Council.
"Second-Their aim is to defend
and develop what has been accom-
plished by the revolution and to sup
press all counter revolutionary &C
tivity.
Misunderstanding the election of rep
resentatives of the Soldiers and Work
mems Council to an executive council
of the German republic the executive
council in Berlin is to exercise its
functions.
"Fourth-The appointment and dis
missal of all members of the various
legislative bodies of the republic and
until the final constitution is estab-
lished, of Prussia, are to be made by
the central executive council whic]
also has the right of control.
"Fifth-Before the cabinet appoints
assistant ministers the executive
council must be consulted.
"Sixth-A convention of deputies
drawn from the Soldiers and Work
mems Council is to be summoned as
soon as possible"
Spread of Bolshevism is greatly
feared and the authorities are taking
every precaution, massing troops and
machine guns in buildings overlook
ing the principal streets.
The Benson signal., 1918-11-30

For more than 200 years, HARLEM Oil,
the famous national remedy of Holland,
has been recognized as an infallible relief
from all forms of kidney and bladder dis
orders. Its very age is proof that it must
have unusual merit
If you are troubled with pains or aches
in the. back, feel tired in the morning,
headaches, indigestion, insomnia, painful
or too frequent passage of urine, irritation
or stone in the bladder, you will almost
certainly find relief in GOLD MEDAL
HARLEM Oil Capsules. This is the good
old remedy that has stood the test for
hundreds of years, prepared in the proper
quantity and convenient form to take.
It is imported direct from Holland lab
oratories, and you can get it at any
drug store. 1t is standard, old-time
home remedy and needs no introduction.
Each capsule contains one dose of five
drops and is pleasant and easy to take:
They will quickly relieve those stiffened
joints, that backache, rheumatism, lum-
bago,. sciatica, gall stones, gravel, "brick
dust" etc. Your money promptly refund
ed if they do not relieve you. But be sure
to get the genuine GOLD MEDAL brand.
In boxes, three sizes.-Adv.
The Benson signal., 1918-11-30
Fame.

Little lex came home with quite
an air of Importance the Est evening
of his existence in the new town to
which his parents had moved.
The boys in this town must have
heard all ahont me before we came
here" he boosted.
But, Dick" said his mother, there's
no one in this town that knew u.s."
THAT don't make any difference
the boy persisted. "'Cause when !
came down the street this morning a
whole bunch of boys yelled, Hello,
Sorrel-top! just the way they used to
do at home. "-Harper's.
The Benson signal., 1918-11-30
Indefinite Liability.

A true story about a citizen whose
daughter is about to be married, and
who has been trying to get a line on
what the expense Of the rather elab-
crate ceremony will be. He approach
ed a friend of his, seeking infOrma-
ton.
Morris" he said, "your Oldest
daughter was married about five years
ago, wasn't she? Would you mind tell
ing me about how much the wedding
cost your?
mot at all, SAM" was the answer.
"Altogether, about $4,000 year,
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Benson signal., 1918-11-30
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

by LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they
cannot reach the seat Of the disease
Catarrh Is a local disease, greatly infiu-
enced by constitutional conditions. HALLS
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 tonics
blood purifiers. The perfect combination
Of the ingredients in HALLS CATARRH
MEDICINE is what produces such won
derful results in catarrhal conditions.
Druggists 75c. Testimonials free.
F. J. Cheney & Co., Props, Toledo, o.
The Benson signal., 1918-11-30
OHIO LAUNCHES PERsHlNG BOOM
Republican League Formed to Make
General 1920 Presidential
Candidate.

Columbus, Ohio-A campaign for
the election of Gen. John ]. Pershing,
commander-in- chief of the American
expeditionary forces in France, to the
presidency in 1920, was formally
launched in Ohio by an application for
the incorporation of the "Pershing Re-
publican League
Former United States Senator
Charles Dick of Akron and fourteen
other prominent Republicans of Ak
ron and Summit county are sponsors
for the movement. Mr. Dicks name
heads the list of the fifteen men who
signed the articles of incorporation
which were presented to the secretary
of state.
The Benson signal., 1918-11-30
One Way of KiIIino Competitor.

One Way Of Killing Competitor.
II want to know if you will give
me a recommendation?
II should say not. l discharged you
for incompetency."
"Your competitor tells me, sir, that
if you will write letter of recon-
mendation. he will give me a position.
I hope you won't stand in my way"
"That's different. I don't know any
quicker way of crippling his business
than to get him to hire you. Sure I'll
give you a letter."
The Benson signal., 1918-11-30
Sun Bean for Him.

Mother was having home Sunday
school services. A song suitable for
the kindergarten worshiper was Sc
lected. Spying Uncle Harry driving up
the other children at once "cut serv-
ices" but Nancy Jane continued her
wavering solo, "Sun bean, sun beam
Jesus wants me for a sun bean. I'll be
sun bean for him."
The Benson signal., 1918-11-30
Yankees on Way Home From England.

Washington, Nov. 26.-First units of
the American eXpeditionary forces to
return from overseas are expected to
arrive in New York about the end of
the present week. General March,
chief of staff, announced that 1882 af-
ficers and 6,614 men of the air service
and other detachments training in
England now are homeward bound on
the Minkahda, Lapland and Orea, Bri
ish liners. The first Of the two ships
left Liverpool last Friday, and the
Orca sailed on Saturday.
The Benson signal., 1918-11-30
ROYAL Greeting for Wilson.

London.-"Presiden Wilson will re-
ceive the greatest reception we ever
gave any guest. No progress any en-
peror ever made will equal his" says
the Observer in and article discussing
the coming visit of the President to
England 1t adds: eve rejoice that
an event we have so urgently advO-
Gated is now assured"
The Benson signal., 1918-11-30
The Proof.

"Tush!" said Dubbs cOntemptuOusly.
"A woman never knows what she
wants !"
That's true enough" said Mrs.
Dubbs. 81 wanted you once, but if I'd
known YOU"
The pause then ensuing was so chilly
that the mercury in the thermometer
on the wall broke through the glass
and fell to the floor with dull, sicken-
ing splash.
The Benson signal., 1918-11-30
Yanks Pound Reds in New York.

New York.-Hundreds of soldiers,
sailors and marines broke through
Gordon of police surrounding Madison
Square Garden and attacked Interna-
tional Socialists, who had attended a
mass meeting at which Bolshevist doc
trines were eXpOunded.
The Benson signal., 1918-11-30
An Easy Matter.

An American and an Irishman were
telling each other wonderful things
which had been done in their respec-
tive countries.
II guess we have the best jumpers
in the world" said the American.
"Why, one of our men ran thirty miles
and then jumped over a 5-barred gate"
"Sure, no wonder he did," said the
Irishman. "LoOk at the run he took"
The Benson signal., 1918-11-30
Dark.

Don't you know l toP yo' not to go
swimmin' wild no white trash chillun,
eh?" sternly asked Sambo Johnsing.
"But he want white before he went
in" replied Sambo's small son.-Boys'
Life.
The Benson signal., 1918-11-30
No Wonder.

"What a smooth look the convict
yonder has,"
NATURALLY. He has just been
ironed."
The Benson signal., 1918-11-30
Why They Are Cheerful.

"Those aviatOrs all seem to be cheer
full fellows"
"Why shouldn't they be? Don't they
all have a chance to see the clouds
silver linings?"
The Benson signal., 1918-11-30
PAS Predicament.

Jimmie-Say, pa, thought you told
me a person has only five senses.
Pa-So 1 did, son. what Of it?
Jimmie-Why, teacher told us thai
some people have six.
Pa-Of course, but one of 'em is the
war tax.
The Benson signal., 1918-11-30

OF the great quantity of silk pro
duced by China and Japan, two-thirdi
is retained for home use.
The Benson signal., 1918-11-30

Headaches, Bilious Attacks, Indigestion, ar.
f ne by taking May apple Aloe Jaap made
The Benson signal., 1918-11-30
MIGHT Have Been.

II see where a man fell dead while
waiting in a restaurant to have his din.
ner served"
what was the cause?"
"Apoplexy."
"Then it wasn't the price nstr'-
birmingham Age-Herald.
The Benson signal., 1918-11-30

Leaves are gathered four times a.
wear from the tea plant after it's third
year.
The Benson signal., 1918-11-30

The cherry, peach and plum origb
mated in Persia.
The Benson signal., 1918-11-30

There are about $4,000 square miles
of coal fields in the United Kingdom.
The Benson signal., 1918-11-30
Which Was 1t?

The hair grows much faster in sum-
mer than in cold weather.
The Benson signal., 1918-11-30
important to Mothers

The Universal shipyard at Houston,
Tex, has a woman Oakum spinner
who works nine hours every day.
The Benson signal., 1918-11-30

Red Cross Bag Blue. much better. goes
farther than liquid blue. Get from any
grocer. Adv.
The Benson signal., 1918-11-30

st. Paul, Mimi, has a union of fur
workers composed Of women.