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THIRTY-THIRD YEAR. NO. 26. PRESIDENT WILL GO TO PEOPLE WITH Fight for the Administration's Preparedness Program, It Is Said. COMMITTEES CONTINUE THEIR HEARINGS Delegates to National Civic Federation Discuss Subject of National Preparedness at the Annual Meeting of That Body. Washington, D. C. - National preparedness occupied official and unofficial attention to an unusual extent here Tuesday. It became known that President Wilson, is contemplating making speeches in the east and middle west in behalf of the administration's defense program; speakers pleaded for adequate preparedness before the National Civil Federation for a committee to consider the best plan, and senate and house committees held hearings on various phases of the subject. Appeal to People President Wilson's first public appeal for support of his program will be in New York on Jan. 27. He will speak before the United States chamber of commerce here on Feb. 10, and has under consideration invitations to speak in Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Chicago, Toltec, Chicago, Columbus, St. Louis and several other cities. John Hays Hammond declared before the National Civic federation convention that if the United States upholds the "open door" policy in China and the Monroe doctrine, it must be prepared to oppose Japan and Germany respectively. Former Gov. O'Neal of Alabama deplored the "debasing and demoralizing doctrine" advanced by the peace-at-any-price advocates. Dr. Talcott Williams contended that "the crowning reason for an adequate army and navy for the United States is not war, but peace." Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, insisted that organized labor "asserts its right to representation in all committees, commissions and bodies that decide upon military action." Dr. Dumun of the Navy league advocated a United States navy "second to none." Committees Continue Work. Both the military and naval affairs committees of the house continued their work on the annual appropriation bills, aviation equipment for the army and additional officers for the navy being especially considered. Quartermaster General Aileshire, Brig. Gen. Scriven, chief of the signal service, and Lieut. Col. Reber, in charge of the aviation corps; were examined by the military affairs committee. The naval affairs committee voted to call Secretary of the Navy Daniels on Thursday in connection with Representative Padgett's bill increasing by about 600 the naval cadets at the Annapolis academy, the cost of which is estimated at about $2,500,000 per year. Secretary of War Garrison made a comprehensive statement before the senate military committee, including a complete outline of his plan for a continental army. He touched upon a number of subjects not submitted to him by the committee. DAMAGE BY FLOOD WILL BE OVER MILLION Four People Are Reported Killed in California Storm, Many Homes Are Wrecked and Traffic Stopped. Los Angeles, California.—The storm which has been raging throughout southern California since Saturday is moving eastward over Arizona. The rain had ceased falling at most points near here Tuesday. Reports received here increased the death list from the storm to four. The damage was estimated at from $1,000,000 to $2,000,000. Steam railroad service was greatly crippled and in several instances cities depending upon electric interurban transportation were left without any service whatever. Telephone and telegraph wires are down and efforts to restore communication have been hampered by the continual downpour. The storm extended into Arizona and reports from Phoenix were to the effect that warnings had been issued to residents along the Gila river south of that city to prepare to flee to higher ground. The Colorado river was reported rising at Needles. Orders were given Tuesday for the dynamiting of the Imperial valley irrigation and diversion dam, six miles below this place, dam, six miles below this place. Would Change Name. Youngstown, Ohio. — Officials and residents of East Youngstown are interested in a move, to change its name to Campbell in honor of James A. Campbell, president of the Youngstown Steel & Tube Co. The question is to be considered at the next meeting of the town council, with strong probability of its approval. East Youngstown people are said to feel their town has been so disgraced by the recent riot and burning of the business section of the place a change of name is preferable. INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE Thomas: B. Holmes was the sole survivor of the party of American mining pioneers who were near Santa Ysabel, Chihuahua, while en route to the Cuschulhirach mine. He is a son of Judge L. W. Holmes of Keene, Massachusetts, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. U. S. HELPLESS, SAYS GEN. WOOD Washington, D. C.—Major General Leonard Wood told the senate military committee Wednesday the coast line of the United States was open to attack by any well organized foreign army toate its equipment of forts, mines and submarines, and that the oceans formed no serious barrier to invasion. He declared that in the country's present state of utter unpreparedness for war, a trained force of 150,000 men could inflict incalculable damage before an army could be assembled to meet it. He urged that the regulars should have a reserve system under which in a six-year enlistment men would be discharged, whenever their company commanders reported them as efficient, into a reserve, to be definitely assigned to war stations. Equipment for members of the reserve would be kept at their stations and once every two years they would be required to join the colors for 10 days' training to keep them up-to-date. Gen. Wood said that if universal military service was not to be obtained, he favored a continental army scheme substantially as proposed by the war department, provided "it is absolutely divorced from the organized militia." It increases for the regular army proposed by Secretary Garrison, however, he characterized as "absurdly inadequate and indicating a failure to appreciate the lessons of the European war," particularly as to the proportion of field artillery. He recommended that the proportion of field guns be fixed at five to every 1,000 rifles or sabers. The present army standard is 3.9 for each 1,000, although in actual equipment the regulars are nearer two for each 1,000. Reverting to the condition of the country to face war with a first-class power, the general said the United States was utterly unprepared and knew nothing of the problems it would have to meet. At least 2,000,000 men would be needed, he declared, and they could be obtained, he believed, only by compulsory service. Gen. Wood was positive in declaring the militia was composed of a fine personnel, but cursed by a helpless system. Unless it could be taken over by the government and served from any position with the states, he said it should be abandoned to the states entirely, and not a dollar of government money wasted upon it. Authorizes Killing of Villa. Washington, D. D. C.-Authority to any citizen of Mexico to arrest Villa, Rafael, Castro and Pablo Lopez and execute them without any formality of the law is contained in a decree issued by First-Chief Carranza. The preamble to the decree, which was given out by the Carranza confidential agency here Wednesday says that Castro and Lopez led the bandits who attacked the railway train and shot to death the 17 Americans, and that they operated under Villa's orders. WILL Head Dayton Schools. Dayton, O. — Formal announcement was made here Wednesday of the selection of State School Commissioner Frank W. Miller as superintendent of the Dayton schools, to fill the vacancy caused by the death last week of Supt. E. J. Brown, to become effective as soon as Miller is at liberty to begin his work. Mr. Miller was formerly a high school instructor here and was named as school commissioner under Gov. Cox's administration. The salary of the Dayton position is $5,000 a year. ESTABLISHED AUGUST 25, 1883 AND ISSUED EVERY WEEK ON TIME SINCE. CLEVELAND, O., SATURDAY, JANUARY 22. 1916. NATION'S SACRED HISTORY DISTORTED THE "BIRTH OF A NATION" AN IN- SULT TO THE NORTH, DE- CLARES OHIO'S ATTOR. NEY GENERAL. UPHOLDS CENSOR BOARD In Barring the Infamous Photoplay From the State and Says the Picture Glorifies Outlaws and Grosly Misrepresents the Reconstruction Period. Columbus, O., Jan. 17, 1916. Hon. Harry C. Smith. Editor Gazette Cleveland, O. Dear Sir: Enclosed you will find a copy of Attorney General E. C. Turner's statement in a letter to the Ohio Board of Film Censors, which is self-explanatory. Yours very truly, Chas. G. Williams. Chairman, Ohio Board of Film Censors: In sizzling language, Attorney General E. C. Turner, last week Wednesday, in a letter to the state board of film censors, said in a history outrageously misrepresenting the North, and that it holds up General Grant to ridicule. Leaving out any objection that might be lodged against it on account of alleged prejudice it might cause against the Negro, he thinks that it should be barred because of the crimes those who fought to preserve the Union in his letter Attorney General Turner said. SUSTAINS CENSOR BOARD. "After- viewing the photo-play entitled 'The Birth of a Nation,' I am firmly of the opinion, that, the board of censors did rightly not permitting Over and above the mis-treatment of the Negro; the picture is an insult to the North, and a contemptible distortion of well-known history regarding the Civil war. The proper title of this picture should be 'Aa insult to a Nation.' In the face of the indisputable North of the South, the author of this picture has dared to attempt to attribute the actions of the leaders of the North to the influence of lioness with colored women, typifying a congressional leader, preceding, dreading and after the Civil war as a low, course of mixed marriages having as a mistress a mulatto who wields an influence sufficient to justify the sub-title 'A Great Leader's Weakness that is to blight a Nation.' This immediately precedes Lincoln's call for volunteer. That there may be a course of mixed marriage, this course of marriage, they pick out a cripple to unmistakably denote Thaddeus Stevens. For fear that some one might not understand, there is thrown upon a screen Attorney General Turner a sub-title stating that. 'The executive mansion of the nation was transferred to this man's residence.' After glorifying the rebel flag and the flag of South Carolina, the author dresses a horde of the lowest type of bad land Negroes in the uniform of Union soldiers and causes them to enact scenes similar to the one in Chambersburg, Pa. Not satisfied with even this; the author labels Union officers as, 'sculawar white captains.' $ FLING AT SHERMAN FUING AT SHERMAN. "A ring is taken at General Sherman's headquarters on the sidelines of "While the women and children weep a great conqueror marches to the sea" and 'The torch of war against the breast of Atlanta.' General Grant, the man who, according to fact and real history, sent, 25,000 rations to General Lee's men and allowed those men to ride their horses and enter the soil; to cultivate the soil; to soldier whose terms of surrender had been so generous as to evoke from General Lee the statement, 'This will have a very happy effect on my men'; the man who did not even wait to witness the formal surrender of the troops,' this hero, not only of the Northland but of the entire city is pictured in his clear beard. He is dilted at the angle chosen by an ambassador to represent "Uncle Joe Cannon, and with his hand jammed down in his pants pocket, is made to swagger over in front of General Lee, who remains the personification of dignity. Time after time the North FORAKER FOR PRESIDENT. First Make Him a Delegate-at-Large to the Republican National Convention and His Triumphant Admiration Will Follow. Sheridan, Oregon, Jan. 2, 1916. Editor Gazette, Dear Sir: Thank you for your kindly editorial on my letter of Dec. 21st last. The Cincinnati Republican of Dec. 27th had a most eloquent "Call for Foraker," written by the editor Mr. Matt Glaser. He stated the case fully and truthfully. We need Foraker's great ability, his wisdom, his knowledge of foreign affairs and the tariff, his power to state clearly and concisely our principles and position on the great quest. Mrs. Patricia Robison tions of the day. Oh! for the honor of dear Ohio, and him, as one of Obitu's "Big Korn" to Chicago. Place HIM on the platform committee. Let HIM write that document and it will be a model for all time. And, then—! All signs point to a long-weary session. One leading republican says, at least forty ballots and no choice, and through it all our wonderful-leader, vigorous, brilliant, magnetic! What more probable than that the conven- tion will turn to HIM and place Obitu's most worthy son our standard-bearer, and once again, a MAN shall lead the nation! Yours sincerely: Mrs. Patricia Robison. is unfavorably contrasted against the South.' A fair daughter of the North is wooed by a gallant son of the South, who has but two competitors for her affections, one a leering lout dressed slouchily in Union blue, the other a Negro. The NEGENTS NEGROES. "Inault after insult is beamed upon the soldier's uniform made sacred by the boys in blue. Notwithstanding the historical fact that the Negroes were 'the protectors of the white women' and children of the South during the dark days of the Civil war and that no ravishment of white women by blacks during that period is recorded, a Union officer's uniform of Negro imaginary, and he is made to pursue a little white girl who jumps from a cliff to her death, and there is then flashed upon the screen. 'For her who had learned the stern lesson of honor we should not grieve that she has found sweeter the opal gates of death.' The Negro's 'just for white women' rather than the white man's 'just for negro' rather than the Negro's justification for that organization, well-known in history as the Ku Klux Klan. And what all history, including the reports of the courts, say was a band of outlaws, is made an organization of heroes under religious rights. Brush up your history and imagine if you can the Ku Klux Klan giving birth to this nation. Among this mass of false and distorted history there was flashed upon the books and the books which preceded II—'Bitter memories will not allow the poor bruised heart of the South to forget.' WHENCE INDORSEMENTS COME. "After viewing this picture I read the brief of attorneys for the corporation seeking to commercialize this 'insult to a Nation', and found quoted therein purposeful indorsement for Kleshin, Lale Paddett, R. N. Page and other sons of the South, who are now prominent in congress. In addition there is quoted therein a long eulogy of the picture by a state commander of the Sons of Confederate Veterans. In his indorsement of the picture this commander says: the South is working along two lines, first, to see that the Southern side of the controversy, which led to the Civil war is correctly stated in history, which will demonstrate to the world that we are not sons of rebels but sons of patriots." We of the North are asked to forgive the insult to heroes and our cause, promoters of this picture are asking the youth of the North to accept in this picture manufactured history. In this brief there is quoted letters purporting to come from children of this state who had been shown this picture through the efforts of a man blinded by partisan politics. Letters show that children are accepting the incidents of this picture (Continued on Second Page.) LOVING-CUP FOR GOVERNOR WILLIS GREAT EMANCIPATION, CLEBEBRATION IN CINCINNATI. OUR RECORD IS PRAISED By Gov. Frank B. Willis, Who Upholds Ohio's Board of Film Censors in Barring From the State Infamous and Vicious Photoplays — Senator Fora Cheered Wildly. Cincinnati, O.—Governor Frank B. Willis, in an address before 2,500 of our people at Allen A. M. E. Temple, afternoon, at an Emancipation Day celebration, announced that the decision of the State Board of Censors in excluding from the state the infamous photoplay, "The Birth of a Nation," which reflects so on the race and the Union soldiers, will be upheld. His subject was "Emancipation in Retrospect and Prospect." "I think it is not in harmony with Ohio ideals, it is not in harmony with the ideals, of citizenship and good government, that there should be presented any sort of entertainment, by motion pictures or otherwise, that tends to reflect on any portion of the citizenship. In spite of all the great achievements of your race in the last 50 years, there are yet those in our midst who are willing to see the whole race insulted so that a motion picture concern may make a few paltry dollars," he said. On behalf of citizens of Clucthann the Chief-Executive was given a solid silver loving cup. Rev. Charles S. Williams, pastor of Allen Temple, presided and introduced the Governor who have performed this office, sent a letter he was unable to be present because of a previous engagement. Rev. Williams said that in every war the Negro has given his lifeblood for the flag. He stated that the Negro wants no solution of the Negro problem on the island. He desired that the white people attempt to force no solution upon them. "There are three great Governors of Ohio whose names shall live forever," said the pastor. "As long as they live in the family of states that have been the greatest states, they saunted McKinley. Always there shall be the courageous and well-beloved, in spite of insidious attacks; the courageous and great, the phimed knight, fighting for human rights — Senator Joseph Benson Foraker. To him, in truly we have the brave, scholarly we have the man, that future President of the United States, 'Frank B. Willis.' When the name of Senator Foraker was mentioned the audience cheered loud and long. "It is my prayer to God before I fill my home that I will see Bills in the House," said Rev. Mr. Williams. "I present Governor Willis to you as a friend of mankind. In spite of his wishes there are millions of people who will never be satisfied until he occupies a place in the White House." Splendid applause. The Chief Executive told of his visit recently to Springfield, IL, and related how he saw, with tear-dimmed eye, the spot where Abraham Lincoln in his famous debates with Douglas declared that "A house divided against itself cannot stand." He quoted from the speech of President The Civil war, he said, was a conflict for human rights. "Never was there a war when the life of the nation was at stake that the black man was not there," said the Governor. "If this nation got into trouble, as Chief Executive of this city, you up to you and know every one of you would round. On the bloody battle fields the colored soldier has proved himself equal to his white brother. Never was the hand of the Negro raised against the flag. The Carnegie Hero Fund this year gave a number of medals to black men and women. The colored people and women were the most important and rent an equal amount. And then some say they have no initiative. They said $250,000,000 of farm products, and does this indicate that they are thrifty? You can 'take care of yourselves; all you want is a fair chance.' Governor Willis said that the finest music he ever heard was from the lips of colored singers and some of the finest songs was written and dubbed by the late Paul Lawrence Dunbar, of Ohio. "The colored people have 3,000,000 children in school and the number is growing every day. You do not believe in race suicide. You have no such high-falting notions. (Appearances) You have a belief in a sea flag. "The colored people love the flag," declared the Governor. "Let us not forget the old flag; it is always welcome." A big flag was standing against the south wall of the temple and when the Governor made this assertion, J. H. Davis, held the banner and said the Governor said the Chief Executive, "Don't forget that colored soldiers helped to put the stars there. It is my flag and your flag." Then followed a beautiful eulogy to the national colors and more applause. The presentation-of the cup followed, by Rev. W. A. Blacker, the Governor, who was the greatest pleasure in his life. The Governor made a brief response, Rev. T. D. Scott, chaplain of the Ninth Battle, O. N. G., gave the benediction. William Cooper Procter sat at the right and Superintendent of Schools Randal J. Condon the Glaser, editor of the Cincinnati Republican, and E. T. Lewis, Cincinnati, a classmate of Mr. Willis at Ohio Northern University, occupied places on the platform. The lappie kept Senator Foraker away from the meeting. E. T. WILLIAMS. E. T. Williams, director of the bureau of eastern affairs in the department of foreign affairs of Chila Ho by the Chinese empire. This is the government's official honor for distinguished men of letters. Mr. Williams is the first secretary of the American legation at Peking and later first secretary and charge d'affaires in the Chinese capital, besides serving in the Seoul office. He has written, a number of books on Chinese laws, religion and institutions. OPPOSED TO CHANGE IN PHILIPPINE BILL It Is President Does Not Favor Proposition of Withdrawal From Islands in Two Years. Washington, D. C. — America's duty to the Philippines was debated from all angles in the senate Monday. Several Democratic senators declared in favor of setting a date for ultimate withdrawal from the islands and their neutralization by international agreement. Senator Poindexter (Rep.) argued for their permanent retention. The discussion centered on an amendment to the pending bill, offered by Senator Clarke of Arkansas proposing that the United States withdraw from the Philippines within two years and guarantee their integrity pending the negotiation of a five-year agreement with all nations for their independence. Senator Shafroth, author of a resolution authorizing the president to begin such negotiations, said he expected to appear before the Philippines committee soon. Senator Stone, chairman of the foreign relations committee, said he favored an amendment to the bill along the line suggested by Senator Clarke, but would have the term of the treaty at least 20 years. Senators Irish and Simmons argued a neutralization pact should not be negotiated until independence was granted. In the heat of the European war, they contended, was an inopportune time to undertake the perfection of such an arrangement. Chairman Hitchcock of the Philippines committee, after a call at the White House, said the president did not favor the Clarke resolution. TWO REPORTED KILLED MINE PROSPECTORS MURDERED BY MEXICANS; VILLA'S CHIEF IS. EXECUTED. El Paso, Texas.—Two more Americans have fallen victims of Gen. Villa's wrath against the United States government. Albert B. Simmons of Los Angeles and Victor Hamilton of Chicago were executed two miles east of Pedricina early Saturday morning by a band of Villista led by the notorious Arrieta brothers. According to telegrams received here by Carranza officials, the two men were robbed of their money, watches and other valuables. F. N. Mueller wired Monday from Torreon to A. N. Murphy in El Paso: "Two Americans, Albert E. Simmons of Los Angeles and Victor Hamilton of Chicago, were killed Saturday morning by the Arrieta brothers two miles east of Pedricina. I am informed that these men were-mining prospectors and owned several claims near the city of Durango." United States troops assisted in the capture Saturday of Col. Manuel Baca Valles, one of Villa's chief executioners, and nine followers, according to official advices received here by Gen. John J. Pershing. Injured in Railroad Wreck Sloux City, Iowa — An Illinois Central passenger train jumped the track near Gaza, Ia, Monday. Four persons, including Conductor S. L Sage of Cherokee, Ia, who was hurt internally, were seriously injured, and 20 others slightly hurt. The accident occurred as the train was approaching a bridge over a creek. The bagage car first jumped the track, pulling the other five cars off. The engine and tender, remained on the track. One car crashed through the bridge, but landed right side up. IN THE LORD WE TRUST FIERCE FIGHTING AGAIN IN PROGRESS Russians Have Defeated the Turks, According to Reports From Petrograd. Montenegro Breaks Off Negotiations With Austria and May Continue the War; Air Squadrons Are Active in West. London, Enk.—Desperate fighting is again in progress in the Caucasus. Both sides claim to have been vicious. A semi-official statement issued in Petrograd Wednesday says that the Russians have taken Turkish positions, in which they captured 50 officers and many men. Entire Turkish regiments were annihilated in the advance, says the statement. In addition to prisoners captured, the Russians claim to have taken 12 guns, nine machine guns, thousands of shells and more than a million cartridges. Reports Contradictory Reports Contradictory. Contradictory to this semi-official statement, however, is the official statement of the Turkish war office: It says: "In the Caucasus the Russians have been compelled to cease operations on the whole front. They have sustained considerable losses in consequence of our violent attacks and owing to our reinforcements, although the Russians constantly attacked with superior forces during eight days of violent operations. Apart from slight changes, the situation remains favorable to us." An official statement issued in Petrograd on Sunday announced that the Russians were advancing on a 92-mile front in the Caucasus. Negotiations Broken Off. Montenegro may not have played her final part in the world war, according to an official announcement in Paris. This states that the news of her surrender may have been premature, as it has been learned from another source that the Montenegrin negotiations with Austria have been broken off, the conditions imposed by the Austrian authorities being such that Montenegro could not accept. Military operations along the vartious front in the European theater of war have been relatively unimportant since the cessation of the fighting in Montenegro. Nineteen air encounters. in one day between squadrons of the allies and Germans at Le Sars, northeast of Amiens, a renewed air bombardment of the great German fortress of Metz by a French squadron and scattered air flights at Thiancourt and Freillingheim took place Wednesday. The attack at Le Sars was on the German supply depot and did much damage. The attack on Metz was a reprisal for a German bombardment on Nuremberg. Little, new light has been thrown upon happenings in Greece, wheree reports of strongly aggressive movements on the part of the entente powers came through German sources Tuesday. REPORTS CONDITION BAD DELIVERY TROUBLES FOR BUYERS, OF STEEL ARE MORE AGGRAVATED. New York City—The Iron Age says: "The delivery troubles with which buyers of steel have contended for weeks are now more aggravated than at any time, and this condition dominates the whole steel situation. Steel business has been quite secondary since the opening of the year. "While the Pennsylvania railroad has relaxed the embargo on export steel products at Pittsburgh so that shipments are made of anything for which vessel room has been provided, the New England embargo continues and the situation there gives manufacturers much concern. Many metal working plants are operating only from day to day and all are depleting their stocks with the probability, in some cases, that matters will be worse before they are better. Find Ninth Victim. Parkersburg, W. Va. — The body of a white man, believed to be that of W. L. Hobiltzl, Sr., of Washington, was taken from the wreck of the Pittsburgh & Charleston packet Kanawha near here when the search for passengers lost two weeks ago was resumed. Increase Wages. Allentown, Pa-An-Increase of wages ranging from seven to ten per cent has been given the 2,000 employees of the Northampton plant of the Atlas Portland Cement Co.-near here. The increase becomes effective Feb. 1. Six Buildings Burned Cleveland, O.—Fire which started from an explosion in the shipping department of the Chandler & Rudd Co.'s Fairmount store, 10609-11 Euclid-av. at 10:05 Wednesday night, destroyed six buildings, damaged a half dozen stores and threatened the destruction of a row of buildings a half block long on Euclid-av. Fourteen horses were stabled in barns at the rear of the Rudd store. They were led through the smoke and flame unharmed after a struggle by policemen. Loss $75,000. 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Local reading notices (advertisements) ten cents a line (six words in a line). Social and Personal call your friends' and acquaintances' attention to them particularly. The Philadelphia Inquirer is author- ity for the statement that in London 260,000 persons are living in six rooms. Must be very large apartments. -Pittsburg Gazette Times. John Clifford has been given his old job, assistant janitor of the old market house, and Dennis Fowler has been given a place at the garbage plant, 'though he was absent from the city during the campaign. Sydney B. Thompson leaves Cleveland, Thursday at 4, p. m. for Pittsburgh, Baltimore, Washington, Norfolk, Newport News, Spartansburg, S. C. He will return early next week by way of Tennessee and Cincinnati. Mrs. Stokes and aunties wish to thank their many friends for the kindness showers for Mary Jones during her illness and for the floral offerings at her death; also the ministers for their consoling words Mrs. P. W. Lemon entertained the Independent Banking club, last week Friday evening. Guests present were: Mrs. Arminta Black of Chicago, Mrs. S. Jackson, Mrs. Lotie Stewart, Mrs. Carrie Blue and little Ruth Kiney. You'll have more time this year to get money together for Easter clothes, as it comes on April 23. Last year, it was on April 4. Since 1801, Easter has come but three times as late or later than this year. In 1886 Easter was on April 25. A linen shower for the "OM Folk" house given by Mrs. P. H. Harris', 2189 E. Withth St. Thursday evening were served. Mesdames Harris, Banks and Owens were the committee in charge and deserve much credit for its success. Rev. R. A. Adams addressed the men of St. John's A. M. E. church and S. S. Sunday afternoon on "Exalted Manhood." Thirty conversions have been made in revival which he is conducting. Rev. R. A. Adams a special lecture to women only, Sunday 3 p. m., on "Ideal Womanhood." The Ladies' Harmony trio, Olive and Gladys Wells and Mrs. Pearl Cleage; St. John's male quartette, Carroll Scott, Robt. Crowler, John Perry and T. J. Hicks; and the popular soprano, Mrs. Grace Willis Thompson, gave a successful concert in Nottham, Thursday evening. Do What, Thursday evening for the "Naps", intends to make Cleveland his home this winter, "Doc" has hooked up with Charlie Marotta, the E. 79th St. sportsman and ring promoter. Marotta plans to install vapon baths and will put White in charge of the bath and rubbing room. The new confectionary and delicatess store, opened at the corner of Central Ave. and E. 35th St., by Mr. M. Smith, recently, is one of the best in the city, desires our patronage and is asking (6) it in a ment in this paper. We urge our readers to visit the new confectionary and delicatess store at 3503 Central Ave. just as soon as possible. Adv. Daniel Freeman, 2165 E. 30th St. age 71, another old resident of this city, died Jan. 14 at Scranton Road hospital, Funeral. Jan. 20, from B.W. Paxton officiating, B.W. Paxton officiating, A brother, Bryant, survives him. Interment in Woodland cemetery. Much favorable comment is being given the undertakers (Slaughter Bro's.) because of their excellent service. Interment in Printing Co., whose advertisement will be found elsewhere in The Gazette, is a race enterprise and a good one, too. First-class work only, and at most reasonable rates, by persons thoroughly experienced in the printing business. Orders called for by the company. Give them a trial and be convinced, 'Phone, Garfield 4379 M.—Adv. The editor of The Gazette acknowledges the receipt, several weeks ago, of an invitation from Mr. Emmett J. Scott, secretary of Tuskegee N. & I. Institute, to attend the annual Tuskegee Negro Conference held there, this week Wednesday. Secretary Scott will be meeting with students to welcome you, or some representative of your newspaper, at the meeting. Thank you. "The American Protective Tariff League has just issued a unique pamphlet entitled "Roster of the Sixty-fourth Congress' which will be useful to every person who wishes, to communicate with any member of Congress, to understand the approval of the Tariff League's work from a large number of congressmen and practical business concerns." Write for one. No charge. The Optimistic club met at Mrs. Carrie Jenkins' E., 105th St., the members surprising the hostess with a "grocery" shower. The following officers were elected: Mrs. Della Offerz, Martha Nelson, vice-pres; Wila Randall, sec.; Ida Moore, assist; Susie Taylor, treas.; Mrs. Juanta Burnsides, critic. Mrs. Mary Little, 2375 E. 30th St., will entertain the club, Jan. 26. The president hopes to see all the members present. At the last meeting of the Advisory committee of the Cleveland Foundation survey, the report on the school buildings of Cleveland, the educational costs, was presented. The comparative costs, the educational, sanitary and safety factors were discussed under the head "stereotype views of building and developments." The speaker was Dr. Leonard P. Ayres, director of the local P. Ayres. J. S. HALL'S, 3121 Central Ave. *O. C. SCHROEDER'S, Cuyahoga Bldg. J. E. BHAMHAM'S 4401 Central Ave. PUSHAW The Arcade. Superior Entrance. *OPEN SUNDAYS. Our Classified Ad Department FOR SALE—On E. 118th St.; off Superior Av., a new modern 6 room house; bath, gas, furnace, electric lights, stationary tubs, slate-roof paved street. Price $3200; $200 down balance, $19.50 per month including both principal and interest. John M. Anderson, 510 Superior Bldg. FOR RENT—Three-room flat. 2566 E. 14th St. Brown block, near Wood- land Ave.; $9. Inquire at 1408 Wood- land Ave. FOR RENT—Nicely furnished room for single person or couple. 2218 E. 43rd St. WANTED—An active young man, preferably a student in one of our local high schools or colleges, who desires to make some money, without any investment, during his spare hours. Address Box 4, The Gazette office, Blackstone Bldg. City. FOR RENT—Houses and Rooms—If you have them to rent or if you want to rent, advertise in The Gazette. It brings results. NOTARY PUBLIC—For such services call at The Gazette office, No. 2 Blackstone building, No. 1424 W. Third Street, near Superior Ave. FOR SALE—Houses or lots. If you have either or anything else to sell, or if you wish to purchase, advertise in The Gazette. If anything can bring you results, it can and will. Cleveland Sixth City Mr. and Mrs. John Early's baby girl died, Sunday. Mrs. Albert McFalls, is visiting rela- tives in Indianapolis. Dr. and Mrs. S. W. Stevens of Oberlin, were in the city on business, last Tuesday. Mrs. Clover. E. 36th St., entertained the Optimistic club, last week Wednesday evening. Miss Ada Redman, E. 63rd St., entertained the Book and Thimble club Friday evening. Mrs. Walter Isom, E. 90th St., gave a dinner party recently in honor of her parents. Miss Mary A. Trimble returned, Saturday, from a two weeks' visit with her parents in Hillsboro. Mr. Thomas Edmunds. E 39. sth. an old resident, is still very ill; also, Mr. Ford of Ashland Ave. Mrs. D. Terrell of 2417 E 82. nth. royally entertained the Deborah club, last week Wednesday evening. Mrs. D. Terrell of 4527 Central Ave. underwent an operation at Scranton Road hospital, Wednesday. C. C. Hunt, the genial and popular Pullman porter, was operated on last week at St. Mary's Hospital, Cincinnati. Miss Estella Gainns entertained the Wilberforce club, last week Thursday evening at Miss Emma Ward's, Arthur Ave. Mrs. Rosa Whiting. E 97. th has returned from Washington, D. C. where she spent the holidays with Mrs. J. W. Wormley. Miss Ruth Jackson is second assistant of the P. W. A. The Association officers for the ensuing year were elected, the evening being along the convalescent are: Mrs Jesse Hutchinson, Woodland Ave. Miss Louise Foster, Mrs. Amelia Mc Naughton and Mr. Thomas Weir. W. F. Hansbary of 1702 W. 24th St. 'phone, Harvard 1591 J. caterer. Ice cream dishes, tables and chairs fries, McAvy. Col. Von Liarlariski, accused in Russia of forgery, is our candidate for the presidency of the Ananias club, until the campaign 'opens. — Washington Post. Wanted: 1,000 men to trade regularly at the Central Shirt Shop, 2922 Central Ave. Hats, caps, neckwear, underwear, arrow collars and shirts, etc. Adv. Emmainta Black and niece, little Ruth Kinney, Mrs. Wm. McIntire's guests, spent the first of the week in Akron with Mrs. Cora Jackson and mother. Lemuel Foster, basso of the Fisk Jubilee singers, is convalescent. Harry E. Thompson, our popular local baritone, was a competent substitute for Mr. Foster. Quinn Montgomery will leave soon for Chicago to visit his grandmother, Mrs. J. Brown, after which he will proceed to Champsaill, ill., to enter Do not fall to read carefully our letter from the editor, and comment elsewhere in this paper, and The Youth's Companion 9 Great Serials 250 Short Stories SUBSCRIPTIONS RECEIVED AT THIS OFFICE } We heartily recommend this famous FAMILY WEEKLY and make this GREAT FAMILY COMBINATION OFFER education survey, and the meeting was held in the Crystal room of the Hollenden Hotel, Monday noon. This year's class-night exercises at Central high school seem to have been planned solely for girls. After naming girls as commencement speakers, and soloist, the class graduating Jan. 16 its musical program entirely feminine by choosing Miss Dorothy V. My- A. MISS DOROTHY V MYERS ers, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo*. A. MYERS of 2199 E. 71st ST., as class pianist. Miss Myers is an accomplished pianist and has contributed to several programs at rhetorical exe lection. The editor of The Gazette acknowledges the receipt, from Undertaker C Franklin Carr of N. Y. city, of a card with the information of the death there, recently, of Samuel M. Lucas and his funeral from Zion A. M. E. church, that city, last week Friday A daughter, Miss Marie Lucas survives him. Years ago, even before the days of the famous "Billy" Kersands, Sam Lucas "Sillier Slippers" and other songs, and dances, made him so famous as a minister and come damn that his reputation has never been caused by his reputation or "white" in that line of work. John D. Jackson, 2366 E. 33rd St. age 64, an old resident and active church-worker for many years, died. Jan. 17. Pneumonia. Funeral, Jan. 20, from Cory M. E. church of which he was an old member, Rev. E. A. White and Rev. H. C. Bailley officiating. Interment in Harvard Grove cemetery. A wife and several children survive him and have the earnest and acceptances in this community. daughter, Mrs. Nellie Green a resident of Philadelphia, attended the funeral. Slavery Bros., funeral directors, were in charge of it, giving perfect satisfaction as usual. Mr. and Mrs. Silver Britto—from Boston and New York—both of whom have had many years' experience in the business, have opened a restaurant at 3854 Central Av., (E. 39th St, stop) the need of which has been greatly felt in the Avenue for many months. It is new, neat, clean, commodious and, what is more important, the best of home-cooking can always be found there as Mrs. Britto is the chef, and a GOOD one, too. and be convinced Me, and Mrs. Britto, make a specialty of their Sunday dinners and wish to notify the ladies, particularly, that they need not hesitate to patronize the New York restaurant, bringing with them their families. They can go direct there from church and Sunday school.—Adv. "THE OLD FOLKS' HOME." January 11, 1916. Editor, Gazette, Dear Sir:—We notice in The Gazette of Jan. 8, 1916, an editorial, letter and news-item concerning the Cleveland Home for Aged Colored People. The articles, to our way of reasoning, test our good and no good by being continually published in your paper. We therefore beg to advise you that at a meeting of the trustees of our institution, held recently, the following action was unanimously taken, that Hon. H. C. Smith, editor of The Gazette, be invited to act as chairman of a committee of five citizens to most thoroughly investigate our institution; that all books, reports, &c., of our institution be put into the hands of this committee and that said committee report their findings, to the public through The Cleveland Gazette to the chairman of said committee be given the power of name two members of the committee and the trustees of our institution name two members, which, with Mr. Smith, would complete the committee of five; that 9 Great Serials The year 1916 will be crowded with the very best reading in The Youth's 9 Great Serials CUT THIS OUT and send it for the name of this paper) with $2.00 for The COMPANION for 1916, and we will send FREE All the issues of THE COMPANION for the remaining of 1916. FREE THE COMPANION HOME CALENDAR for 1916. THEN The 52 Weekly Issues of THE COMPANION for 1916. SUBSCRIPTIONS RECEI We heartily recommend this famous GREAT FAMILY CO The Gazette . . . . . . Regular The Youth's Companion Price To Take Advantage of This Club Rate the committee start work as soon as selected. We therefore respectfully invite you to accept the above proposition at once. Awaiting your early re- ply, we remain. Sincerely yours, THE CLEVELAND HOME FOR ACED COLORED PEOPLE By the Trustees, Cornelia F. Nickens, chairman; Marie T. Perkins, secretary. Relative to the foregoing the editor of The Gazette desires to say that when the management of the Old Folks' Home of this city removes the causes of the complaints which have been more or less general for quite a year, if not longer, "the articles" complained of will not be "continually published" in The Gazette, or any other newspaper. The blame for these "continually published" complaints rests with the management of the Cleveland Home for Aged Colored People, and NOT with the newspapers that publish them. Remove the causes of the complaints and there will come an end to the publications which do not harm the institution one-tenth as much as the causes of the complaints which give rise to them. Some months ago, Mr. George A. Myers, proprietor of the Hollensted Hotel barber shop, notified the editor of The Gazette that the matter of an investigation was under consideration. Therefore, we suggest him as chairman of the committee referred to in the foregoing. We have neither the time, patience nor inclination to be drawn into a controversy and trouble which the management of the Old Folks' Home, and others, who have more time than we have, will have to deal with. AGENTS WANTED To sell "The Life of Dr. Booker T. Washington"; 350 large pages, professionally illustrated, handsomely bound, large type. One agent sold 56 copies in less than three days. Best commission. Price $1.00. The N. G. Hamilton Pub. Co., 505, The Arcade, Cleveland, O.-Adv. Stephen J. Young, Mgr. 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It not only meets every requirement of the highest strength but promotes health of hair. Price, by mail, $3e. LaCROLE HKWEN SKIN FACE POWDER, by mail, $3e. SEND FOR MY FREE CATALOGUE illustrating the Largest and Most Complete Line of Hair Goods in this country for colored people, such as Bangs, Wigs, Puffs, Switches, Pompadours, Hair Pins, Combs, Brushes, etc. Agents Wanted. T. W. TAYLOR, When writing, please mention this number. Rosedale 2770 COLDEN MR. HUGH THOMPSON Proprietor First Class and Quick Service Quality Service 3923 Central Av., AFRO-AMERICAN CULLINGS Maj. Robert R. Moton of Hampton institute, Hampton, Va., was selected to succeed Booker T, Washington as president of Tuskegee institute, Tuskegee, Aa., at a meeting of the special committee of the trustees of the institute. The choice was unanimous. The committee making the selection was composed of Seth Low, chairman of the Tuskegee trustees; Frank Trumbull of the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad, Edgar A. Bancroft, W. Campbell and Victor H. Tulane. Major Moton will not be installed as head of the famous Negro institute until the commencement exercises in May, 1916. Until that time he will give his services to the campaign for the Booker T. Washington memorial fund. The new head of Tuskegee has been commanded of cadets at Hampton since 1890. He was born in Virginia and is of pure Negro parentage. In a statement issued by the committee it is declared that by the elec INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC SERVICE Robert Russa Moton. tion of Major Moton, "the policies, aim and attitude of the institute will continue unchanged." The committee paid tribute to the ability of Emmett J. Scott, temporary head of the institute since the death of Doctor Washington, as follows: "In taking this action the committee has not been unmindful of the long devotion and of the many qualifications of Mr. Emmett J. Scott for the position. The problem to be dealt with is a many-sided one, and it has seemed wise to seek a solution of it that will bring to the work of Tuskegee another forceful personality." In the death of the great Negro industrial leader, educator, and organizer, Dr. Booker T. Washington, the American nation has lost a great instrument for good; the Negro race in our nation a leader-mediator; the civilized world one of its champions of a great cause, writes F. Wilton Ellegor of Liberia, in a communication to the New York Times. There are times when even profound minds find it difficult to give out the fullest expositions of sentiment upon peculiar occasions and subjects—when words do not seem to give the significance they are employed to convey. "A great Negro leader has fallen," "a mediator and friend of his race," or an active and indefatigable educator and industrialist, all convey "Major Moton knows by intuition northern white people and southern white people. I have often heard the remark made that the southern white man knows more about the Negro in the South than anybody else. I will not stop here to debate that question, but I will add that colored men like Major Moton know more about the southern white man than anybody else on earth," was a remark made by Booker Washington. "This thorough understanding of both races which Major Moton possesses has enabled him to give his students just the sort of practical and helpful advice and counsel that no white man who has not himself faced the peculiar conditions of the Negro could be able to give. "I have seen Major Moton in a good many trying situations in which an ordinary man would have lost his head, but I have never seen him when he seemed to feel the least degraded or humiliated. I have learned from Major Moton that one need not belong to a superior race to be a gentleman. "It has been through contact with Of children born of parents at the age of forty-one years one-third die during the first year, while the rate of mortality among those born of parents between the ages of twenty-one and thirty is less than eight per cent. The emerald is worth more per carat than any other stone. You could put all the United States except Alaska in Brazil and have 200,000 square miles left. The booby, a Bahama bird, is so spiritless that when attacked by other birds it does not fight, but gives up the fish it has caught without resistance. Stockings first came into use in the eleventh century, before which it was customary to swathe the feet in bandages. A three-inch steel cable made for use in a Cuban mine withstood a pulling test of 751,000 pounds, which is said to be the record. much, but fail to bring out the fullest measure of those elemental qualities that combined to make Mr. Washington the truly great man that he was. Booker T. Washington was able in a very positive manner to give the demonstration of the fact that with opportunities and proper equipments millions of colored people would become capable of the highest mechanical and industrial training; he was able to prove the possibility of a good understanding and, what is more, of good feeling between the white and colored elements; he was able to prove that the individual sacrifice, perseverance, determination, thrift, energy, and steadfastness are unit builders of the useful community that must eventually turn out of its mold a prosperous, well-equipped people, rightly for a good place in the world. This is how we view the work of Booker Washington in Liberia, West Africa, where his name has become a household word and the Tuskegee model plant regarded as a valuable asset, an object lesson for any industrial effort. I feel it my duty as one connected with Negro advancement work in Liberia, and deeply interested, too, in the industrial outlook of that country, to express in behalf of my colleagues there an appreciation for the life and work of that great opportune man, whose career may be briefly summed up in the words: Veni, vidi, vici. He really came "as one born in due time," saw and grasped a necessity, and put into effect propaganda that must of necessity continue to be a workable and progressive monument erected for the wellbeing of the race in America. Mr. Washington's death, then, should prove to be a signal for united thought and effort among the colored race in America, in all those ways that tend toward the uplift of thousands of the people. And to my mind the very best way to show appreciation for and loyalty to that devoted son of the race would be by uniting in encouraging and supporting in any and every possible way that wonderful working "Washington monument" at Tuskegee. That the Negro must look to the schools for preparation for his work in life, and that he must erect schools and maintain them himself, was the declaration of Dr. A. P. Camphor, president of Central Alabama college, before the Central Alabama conference of the Methodist Episcopal church, in delivering the principal address at the educational anniversary. An audience that filled every available bit of space in St. Paul's Methodist church at Birmingham heard his address, which was the feature of the day's work. He pleaded for greater interest in Negro education, paid a high tribute to the work of the Methodist Episcopal church in providing educational institutions for all people, and showed the unmistakable duty of the Negro of today to help more largely in the education of the Negro youth. Just what was being done at Central Alabama college, the local institution maintained by the church for Negroes at Mason City, was told by the speaker. The choir from the school rendered music for the occasion. An electric motor no bigger than a watch is said to produce one horse power. men like Major Moton—clean, wholesome, high-souled gentlemen under black skins—that I have received a kind of education no books could impart. Whatever disadvantages one may suffer from being a part of what is called an 'inferior race', a member of such a race has the advantage of not feeling compelled to go through the world, as some members of other races do, proclaiming their superiority from the housetops. There are some people in this world who would feel lonesome, and they are not all of them white people either, if they did not have someone to whom they could claim superiority." When a Sunbury (Pa.) man pulled his horse out of the well into which the thoughtless equine had fallen he found attached to one of its shoes a rusty bucket containing more than $3,000 in Spanish gold. The money is supposed to have belonged to a hermit whom legend assigns residence in the vicinity 50 or more years ago. Small practice can lead to great perfection in the art of laziness. Four hundred years ago the average length of human life was between eighteen and twenty years. One hundred years ago the average human life was less than thirty. The average human life today reaches nearly forty years. Switzerland now owns the St. Gothard tunnel and railway. The Brazilian government estimates next year's revenue at $169,660,000 and expenditures at $174,254,000. The boll weevil did about $30,000,000 damage to the cotton crop in 1913. Nearly 18,000 square miles of new territory became infested during the year. An eclipse of the moon is like all other shows to which no entrance fee is charged. If it is anything worth while you must buy a ticket. I cheerfully acknowledge my limitations. I couldn't save enough combings to make a switch in a thousand years. THE GAZETTE, CLEVELAND, O., SATURDAY, JANUARY 22, 1916. DAINTY ADORMENT POPULAR WITH ALL. Grown-Ups as Well as Children Have Their Garments So Beautified—Developing Color Sense in the Little Ones. That charming art of smocking is very prominent this season, and both grown-ups and children wear garments that are daintly smocked in self-stitching or contrasting colors. Loose wraps, particularly are often smocked and this work not only makes the wrap set well, but serves as an adornment, too. Perhaps from association of ideas, and perhaps from the very daintiness of the needlework, smocking has always been considered especially appropriate to and undoubtedly is ever becoming to little children. The dress illustrated gives a very simple smocked dress, with smocking at the wrist as well as around the yoke. Some lovely little blue and pink frocks are smocked with white, and ylee versa and a mother with a sense of the artistic will add sash and hair ribbons to match the color of the smocking. The writer saw one little girl lay her ribbons upon the stripes in her school frock and pick out the shade that matched the stripe she considered most effective. The child's sense 1 The Fashionable Smock. of color was perfect and her choice always the best. Any little not to be taught a color judgment by giving it to the mate, those ribbons, or harmize it to the mate, whose color it frock. The dress illustrated may be gathered and not smocked, if the mother likes. HELPS IN THE SEWING ROOM Small Hints That Will Be Appreciated by Matron Who Has Work to Do at Home. A plain, broad hem is always an effective finish to a tea or tray cloth. It will stand repeated launderings, and is far better than using a cheap lace or badly worked crochet edging. Any piece of fancy work will show to the best advantage if care is taken in matching linings, ribbons or cords used in the making up. Do not be content with a shade-that is not exactly right. Have you tried coffee grounds as a filling for pincushions? They should, of course, be well dried and packed very tightly into the case. Needles and pins kept in such a cushion will not rust. The old-fashioned emery cushion is a most useful possession to the needle-woman, especially when working in hot weather. Passing a needle through an emery cushion two or three times polishes it, and makes it pass through materials smoothly. Crocheted laces and edgings will set better if they are shrunk before being sewn to the article to be trimmed. Black and White. Hats of black and white continue to command their share of popularity, and street hats of black velvet or satin are trimmed with white plumage, black and white striped ribbon, white braid or white beaded birds or flowers. Velour checks are much liked for skating skirts. Stripes are as much liked as ever among novelty silks. Bright-colored tulle scarfs are edged with metal braid. Coat frocks of faille silk are heavily trimmed with furs. Ribbon-slashed tulle dresses for evening are worn by young debutantes. Astrakhan and velvet compose the newest Russian toques. Some beautifully cut tailored skirts are edged with cord. Silver lace is often used for the trimming of velvet bodices. Tete de negre is a tone becoming to blonde and brunette alike. A white silk skating veil with a border of white wool embroidery is a novelty. Cotton Glove Test Cotton gloves to wear in doing housework are cooler and better in every way than old kid gloves. If bought especially for this purpose, get a size larger than usually worn. DESIGNED FOR WARM DAYS THE FASHION OF THE TWENTIES This charming set of hat, cushion and workbag are primarily designed for the lazy days at Palm Beach, when one can sit on the sand, and while watching the waves be engaged in sewing shirts for soldiers or other good deeds accomplished with needles and thread. The entire combination is of old rose. The sweater is one of old rose and white stripes. The hat is an old rose creation and the skirt is a white corduroy one. GIVE STIFFNESS TO SKIRTS Parisian Modistes Are Making Much Use of Crinoline and Haircloth in the Styles. Regarding skirts, aside from their greater width and their maintenance of short lengths, the most remarkable feature about them is the use of crinoline and haircloth. The latter have actually arrived. For many weeks and months there have been rumors to the effect that they were on the way; and at last these rumors have been substantiated in many of the dresses sent from Paris to America and recently exhibited. A model from Jeanne Lanvin, for instance, uses black malines in countless yards, cut in flounce arrangement and mounted over crinoline without any interposition of satin or other softening material. The malines is gathered very freely and thereby partly conceals the unlovely foundation. The hem of the crinoline is stiffened with an inch-wide band of haircloth, also uncovered. The skirt shows two flouces mounted over the stiffened foundation. The malines forming the flouces is striped around by bands of black satin ribbon, whose edges are defined with white crystal beads. These ribbons are again used on the blouse, hanging free from the edge of the semidecolletage and serving to break the stiff line of the mode—which, by the way, the designer calls Velasquez. The truly Spanish feature of this frock, aside from its farthingale suggestion, lies in the odd collar of closely plaited across the front of the gown to edge the round line of the low neck. This collar is in reality an adaptation of the sort of ruff seen in the portraits of Philip II. Its application to the modern gown is unique because it does not touch the throat and, moreover, it does not extend across the back. Skirts Cover Boot Tops Skirts are short, but not too short, which means that for the street they cover at least the upper edge of the buttoned boot. Dancing frocks, worn with slippers, may be a trifle shorter. In many instances outer tunics of chiffon or indestructible voile fall several inches below the foundation skirt of silk or satin, and the ankles appear to be covered until one glimpse the smart buttoned boots through the transparent tunic. All About It. "Tell me about Spain, romantic Spain." "Well," said the motorist. "there are a few bad places as you come down the mountains, but In the main the roads are pretty good." Practical Afternoon Gowns. According to the Dry Goods Economist, the afternoon gowns are simple in character, but show an unusual amount of individuality in the trimming touches. The materials, too, are unusually attractive. These include the fine taffetas, and the failles and corded silks which have sufficient body to give the new distended effect. As the skirts widen the bodices become more snug in fit, or this effect is acquired in the narrow shoulders, set in sleeves and slightly curved fronts. The extreme types of the tight-fitting bodice are very quaint in effect, but rather trying for many figures. For this reason they will doubtless be confined to the better class departments until fashions more strongly indorse these ideas. Dick Grange Boudoir Set A pretty bouoir costume is made of pink crepe de chine and white swansdown. There is a short, flaring circular skirt, a faring jacket that reaches to the hips and a puffed little cap, all made of the crepe de chine and edged with the swansdown. CAP and BELLS WOULD MAKE PLOT ORIGINAL Improve Moving Picture Plays by Making Waitress the Heroine and Cook the Villainess. "The principal thing I don't like about these moving-picture shows", said the fat plumber, "is the similarity of plot. They all seem to begin the same and all have the same old end- ing." "Well," the thin carpenter returned, "I suppose it is pretty hard to think up something original." "I don't see why." "Perhaps you could do the trick yourself." "I think I could." "Well, let's hear you tackle it." "I'd have a waitress for the heroine." "Nothing particularly novel in that." "And a cook for the villainess." "Why a cook?" "That is where the plot comes in. You see, the cook gets jealous of the waitress and puts fish bones in the hero's mashed potatoes" — Buffalo Miss Green (selling tickets for church bazar)—Mr. Wise, did you ever go to a church sociable? Mr. Wise—Why, I'm sociable when ever I go. No Danger. "I see Gadson and Dubwaite comparing watches. They'll be quarrelling in a moment." "I think not." "But they are sure to have argument over the merits of their respective timepieces." "You are entirely wrong. Both have tin watches and both are blessed with a sense of humor." She Would Be Sorry "My young friend," said the reformer, who was studying the night life in a great city, do you realize that it is only a step from the cabaret to the gutter?" "I guess you mean the curb, don't you?" replied the gorgeously dressed young woman. "Believe me, I'm glad of it on a rainy night when I have to run for a taxi." Unattached "Who is that seedy-looking fellow?" "He claims to be a citizen of the world." "It's quite likely." "Yes?" "I can't imagine extra inducements being offered him to settle in any particular spot." Oh. Pickles! Miss Elderly—I was so flushed when Mr. Bleeker called that I'm sure he will think I acted like a goose. Miss Young—Well, you certainly don't expect him to think a woman of your age would act like a spring chicken, do you? Logical Reduction "What reason have you for thinking that man is a physician?" asked the student. "I overheard him say that he didn't enjoy good health," answered the great detective. Unusual Type "This is the sort of moving picture play I enjoy." "A story of adventure, eh?" "Yes. And the hero is a homely wretch. I can't help wishing him well." Just the Thing. Parke—"You know, I wish I had some real occupation that I knew was going to take up a large part of my time for the rest of my life." Lane—"Why don't you start a lawsuit in New York?" Life— Considered Matter a Secret "Willie, you haven't said whether you thanked Mr. Carr for taking you out for a ride." "Yes, mother, I thanked him, but I didn't tell you, because he said, 'Don't mention it.'"—Boston Transcript. Quite Impossible "Ahem! I don't believe I know, son. There are so many new-fangled fight machines used these days that can't keep up with them all." NO EXCITEMENT IN LONDON WAYS TO USE LEMONS American Lighted Cigarette and Waited for Something to Happen—Had No Monocole. "So you are just back from Lon don?" "Arrived last week." "Did you have any exciting experi- ences over there?" "None worth speaking about." "But what did you do when Zeppe lins arrived." "Oh, I—er—lighted a cigarette and waited for something to happen." "Umph! Sheer bravado!" "Of course. I had to do something to make those bally Britishers think I wasn't frightened, and had no mon- ocle to adjust." Remembered His Grudge Remembered His Grudge. "Were you still at loggershead with your rich uncle when he died?" Yes. The old gentleman never got his attention toward me." Ahem! Did he remember you when he made his will?" "It's quite likely. He didn't leave me a cent." Quite an Effort. "Did I understand you to say that Dubson is a deep thinker?" "No. He's a hard thinker." "What's the difference?" "There's a great deal. Any sort of thinking is hard to Dubson." Thrifty Candidate "I understand Blabson was a candidate for office in the recent election." "Yes. He made a close race, too." "Why, he received only a few hundred votes." "True. And he spent only a few hundred dollars." Judge—Have you ever met the prisoner at the bar? Witness—Of course I have, your honor. Judge—Why do you say "of course?" Witness—I'm a bartender. Most Likely "This jewelers' circular says filmy jewelry must be worn with filmy clothes." "How about the stage dances?" "I presume it means when the jewelry is not the principal part of the attire." A Preserver. "How shall we preserve the forests!" said the worried woodsman. "Leave it to my wife," replied the town idler. "A woman who can preserve tomatoes and watermelon on rinds oughtn't to be baffled by a few trees." Courage. "Is your husband an optimist?" asked the inquisitive woman. "Of course he is," replied Mrs. Torkins. "And he has the courage of his convictions. I hate to know how much Charley's optimism cost him at the race track." Bay of Comfort "Mrs. Fritters seems inconsolable since her husband's death." "I seriously don't it." "Have you no heart? "Of course, but black is very becoming to Mrs. Fritters." Signs. "I hear your husband is great for sports." "He's that crazy about them that he won't even have roses or vines in our garden that are not runners." Theory Only. "This is a free country." "Yes, in theory." "Why, what do you mean?" "Isn't it composed mainly of married men?" Bad Prospect "Don't call your boat Will o' the Wisp." "Why not?" "Don't you know it has a tendency to wump." NATURALLY. "Say, pop, what is meant by a bump of destructiveness?" "Why, er, a railroad collision, of course." Her Business "I certainly do pity any poor seam-stress." "Why a seamstress especially?" "Because she's bound to see so much of the seamy side of life." Natural Inference. "I suppose wires are made of quick-tempered metal." "Why do you think that?" "Because it is so dangerous to cross them." Not in His Line. "Have you studied political economy?" "No, sir. Economy is all right in its place. I'm one of those who believe in keeping business out of politics." The Exception. "I never buy anything without seeing it." "I do. I paid the Electric Light company for a bunch of kilowatts this morning, and I've never laid eyes on one of them." FIVE SUGGESTIONS THAT ARE OF REAL MERIT. Made Into Pie, its Tart Flavor WIII Be Appreciated by Many—Lemon Lemon Pie.—Two slices of stale bread, two-thirds of an inch thick; one cupful of boiling water, one cupful of sugar, one tablespoonful of butter, the juice and grated rind of one lemon, two eggs. Dissolve the bread in hot water; add the sugar, butter, lemon and yolks of the eggs, well beaten. Bake in a moderate oven. When done make a meringue of the whites of the eggs and pile on top. Brown in a very slow oven. Lemon Souffle.—One cupful of sugar, one tablespoonful of butter, two tablespoonfuls of flour, the juice and grated rind of one lemon, one cupful of milk, two eggs. Cream the butter, sugar and flour together. Add the juice and rind of the lemon, then the beaten yolks and the milk. Add the well-beaten whites last. Bake in a pudding dish placed in a large pan half full of boiling water. This is a most convenient pudding to make in a hurry, as it does not need a sauce. The top is a delicious souffle and the bottom a creamy sauce. Lemon Butter.-Half cupful of water, half cupful of flour, half cupful of sugar, one egg, salt. Boll the water and add the flour mixed to a paste. Then add the sugar, the egg well beaten and a pinch of salt. Cook until stiff and creamy. Take off from the stove and add four tablespoonpuffs of lemon juice and a teaspoonful of grated rind. Spread between slices of bread for the children's sandwiches. Lemon Cheese Cakes.-One heaping tablespoonpuffs of butter, two-thirds cupful of sugar, two eggs, one lemon. Cream the butter and sugar, add the yolks of the eggs, well beaten, and the juice and grated rind of the lemon and cook till thick in a lemon boiler. Bake in muffin pans, lined with pastry, and cover the tops with meringue made from the whites. Lemon Cream Pie—Half cupul of water, one tablespoonful of cornstarch, three tablespoonfuls of sugar, two eggs, one lemon. Line two plates with pastry and bake. When cold, put together with the following: Boll the water and add the cornstarch, mixed with a little cold water, and the lemon juice. Beat the yolks of the eggs with the sugar, add a pinch of salt and cook all together till thick. Make a meringue of the whites and spread over the top. Do not put together till just before it is to be served. Delicious Sweet Scones Dentures Sweet Cream Whole wheat flour, one pound; lard or butter, two ounces; sultanas, one ounce; carbonate of soda, three-quarters of a teaspoonful; tartaric acid, half a teaspoonful, free from lumps; buttermilk or sweet milk, one teacupful; golden sirup, one teacupful (about two ounces). Put flour into a basin and thoroughly mix in the butter, sultanas, soda and acid. Pour the sirup into the milk and add this to the dry ingredients, working it into a smooth dough. Knead as quickly as possible, roll out to half an inch in thickness, cut in rounds. Apple Sponge. Soften one-third of a box of gelatin in one-third of a cupful of cold water, then dissolve it in one-third of a cupful of boiling water. Add one cupful of sugar, stir over boiling water until dissolved, then add the juice of one lemon and one cupful of unsweetened apple sauce. Let stand until it begins to thicken, fold in the stiffly-beaten whites of three eggs, beat until white and frothy, turn into a ring mold and place on ice until firm. Unmold and serve with sweetened whipped cream in the center. Dolicious Meat Flavoring Garlic vinegar makes meat rich and tender and gives it a delicious flavor that is hard to define. It is made by placing in a quart bottle a small garlic, which is replenished as the vinegar is used. Pour into the pores of the meat as much vinegar as it will absorb, then brush over with olive oil. Fish Hash Place pound of salt fish in dish on second cover of stove with cold water to cover. After it soaks a while change the water again and let it just steam, but not boll. About 6 or 7 boiled potatoes. Chop all together and fry in pork fat till brown. Moisten a little with milk. Novelty Potatoes. Chop very fine one quart cold boiled potatoes, put them into a saucepan with one cupful cream, two tablespoonfuls butter, salt and pepper, set on fire, stir until hot, then turn into a baking dish. Cover with bread or cracker crumbs and bake brown in a brick oven. Cocoanut Cups. One-half cupful coconut, one cupful sugar, one cupful milk, one egg, one tablespoonful butter, one teaspoonful vanilla, two cupfuls of flour, two teaspoonfuls of baking powder. Beat well. Fill greased cups half full and steam one hour. To be eaten with whipped cream. Fos Sandwiches To make a good sandwich filling take one cupful of whipped cream, a pinch of salt, a little lemon juice; and one half cupful of nut meats. Mix and spread between thin slices of bread.—Mother's Magazine. Score One for Sandy. Pat and Sandy were discussing the merits of their respective regiments, and each one was of the opinion that his own was the best. "Why," said Pat, "whin our colonel is dismissin' us he says to the officers, 'Fall out, gintemen!'" "That disna coont for muckle," replied Sandy, "Gin oor colonel wis the say that, a' the regiment wad fa' oot."