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•% i" Work for Passage ' WOnwili #TViriHil* "n Q--v „ : 4; WHffl ACTIVITIES 1 VEW in HOUM Would Eliminate Thousand* of Auto AcdU Aeoordng to. It« Author 5 --Other Bills Presented. ^%prfngfteld.--That Organised tabor Is gollig to concentration tight 1B the Fifty-third genera! assembly for passage of the woman's eight-hoar law, la the statement of Representative R. *3. Soderstrom, Republican, of Streptor, who has been active for many sessions in behalf of Illinois labor. Organized labor will have other activities, but Its particular purpose will be'to enact a woman's measure which ha* been emasculated in the two previous sessions. "A bill will also be Introduced to provide a state casualty insurance fond, making it possible for employees to carry Insurance under the workmen's compensation act In the state or a private company," Mr. Soderatrom said. "I also anticipate an old age pension bill will be introduced." The woman's eight-hour bill already Is before the senate^ having been Introduced by Senator W. S. Jewell of i^olton county, and Mrs. Loetle Holtnan O'Neill of Downers Grove, first and only woman member of the Illinois legislature, has been selected to attempt to pilot It through the house. ^ Would Eliminate Accidents. Elimination of thousands of automobile accidents at street and road Intersections is the aim of a bill in* troduced la the house of the Fiftythird general assembly by Representative Thomas L. Fekete of East St, Louis, requiring every car to carry r«4 and gre&i lights In the front the 8ajbe as switch stands &4d railroad trains. The state law gives the automobile at the right the right of Way at street Intersections. This is correct during thn day, but Mr. Fekete says it's different at night. Hence this bill requiring each car to be equipped with a light in front of the radiator, showing red on the left side and green « the right A driVer approaching a street inter- Motion will Instantly be advised that a 4Sar showing a red light to his right tap the right of way over him. # Beekeepers Ask Aid. Ifo combat the spread of Infectious disease in the houey bee colonies of Illinois, considered the chief factor in tfij^epreeiation of the industry, the Illinois' Beek$gjpers' association will petition tb* jtegislature for an appropriation of $12,000 to $15,000 to provide better bee inspection and control, Dr. A. C. Baxter, president, anaMnced. ' ' ' . • ' Two Hew ftoad JBIili/v Two bills designed to get early action en the Improvement of 13,000 miles of roads not included in the bond issue or federal-aid system, were Introduced in the bouse by Representative Homer J. Ties of Greeni » ^ May Abolish Tax Collectors. Abolishment of all tax collectors.in the state of Illinois, and requiring all orders drawn on the special road tax fund to be signed by the county highways superintendent as well as the commissioner of highways, are the object of bills now being drafter by Senator Randolph Boyd of Galva, for early Introduction in the general assembly. Senator Boyd, while a member of tin botlse, secured enactment of a law abolishing tax collectors in all counties except those with a population In excesi of 100,000. Cook, Peoria and St. Clali were the "only counties exempt, but since that time Sangamon has cotn« Into the 100,000 population class. •"Under my bill the county "treflstiret wlM be required to collect all taxes in the county, and the County board must ffttilsh him sufficient help and quarter* to #o the work properly," Boyd said. A bill proposing prison for Ku Klux Klansmen was Introduced in the state legislature by-Representative Adalbert H. Roberts of the Third district. It would amend the criminal law to provide fines, of $500 to $2,000, prison fot five to fourteen years, or both,' for masked persons committing felonies; weald tine masked "sluggers" $100 to $1,000, Imprison them for one to five years, or both; provide $1,000 to $2,000 fines or up to ten yeara In prison, or both, for masked gunmen; fine masked creators of disturbance up to $1,000, and fine from $100 to $1,000, or send to county jail for six months to one year, anyone appearing in public in Klan garb, "with aa evil or wkfced parpoafcf *• t- 3" 1 All Areimd the Stats. tfrbana.-- Free access to feeds which calves are fed immediately after weaning, particularly with calves that are to be marketed as baby beef, la .advocated by the animal husbandry department of the University of Illinois. Care at this trying period srill result in little er no. interruption of growth. Savanna.--ReV. L. EL Brumbaugh of Chicago has. accepted a call to the pastorate of the First Baptist church Paris.--William Jfrone of New York cttf mine here and Inspected the body of the boy killed here by a train December 26. There was a remarkable resemblance between the features of the dead man and a photograph of the missing boy. Mr. Krone refused to identify the body as that of his son. -Hock Island.--In protest over alleged corruptness In city officialdom, people of Rock Island voted by an overwhelming majority to abandon the geAeraT *inag®r law. The city ha* bean under tbn commission floras tor 13 years. Hiii 4 Df£S 0« 8RAVE0F .aw&s CHfl.0 HE KILLED ' T'p Note in Paris Fashions, ^ Writer $ay^^; 0UELE IN THE Subtle Brown and Beige Tinto Mingle Satisfactorily; Often Are CleV- . erly Dyed to Males TbaSi,Js?;", Appear Natural. This to a year of linings, notes a Paris fashion authority in the Boston Globe. And In this connection^ the strongest note Is struck by supple fur. Some raonths ago I wrote about the growing popularity of "fancy"! foes of extra stipple quality: Dyed rabbit, dyed and natural squirrel, specially prepared panther skin? and, perhaps most fashionable of all* gazelle. <Qo©d gazelle skins have a peculiarly soft appearance. Th® subtle brewn and beige tints mingle dellciously. Sometimes the skins are left in their natural condition, as regards color, but often they are cleverly dyed to appear natural. When gaseile is at Its beat it makes an Ideal lining for heavy satin or soft silk. An exquisite model recently designed by Redfern will prove useful to smart American women. IF Is one of the new coat-dresses, shaped to the form without being actually tight, and quite long. This model Is ideal from every point of view because it looks like a chic street costume, while forming the most comfortable and practical wrapcoat one can Imagine. Appropriate for Afternoon. This garment would be just the thing, for instance, to wear when going out for the afternoon. It would absolutely cover and protect the loveliest and most fragile dance-tea frock, the soft fur lining being so warm that the dress underneath might be made of crepe de chine or embroidered chiffon even on the coldest winter day. This is a boon which all fashionable girls will appreciate. Even a very smart and lovely wrapcoat has a way of looking ultra useful. And of course the ideal thing Is to achieve a garment Which is thoroughly useful while looking smart and frivolous. Coat-dresses are, as I have said, very popular in Paris, but most of them are only suitable for walking or driving. They are in themselves a handsome costume which can be thrown open, but not taken off. The Redfern model is quite another thing. The soft fur lining makes it as easy to throw off as a satin-lined cape and gazelle Is so supple--when perfectly prepared--that it follows the lines of the figure and flails in natural, straight lines. All the cold shades of brown are fashionable this winter. We have grown a little tired of red-browns and henna-browns. At the moment tte nu Is on nut and "gazelle" tints. Dyed Rabbit Is Used. I have sera dyed rabbit used to line coat-dresses similar In design to the ^Redfern model, with some rich fur on the collar and cuffs. One model of this order, designed for Monte Carlo, was in silver gray, the cloth of the coat the same tint and smoke gray fox on collar and cuffs. This was a very elegant garment and so useful. I must point out that the idea was to have a straight necktie and muff to match the coat-dress. Of course the large revers turn up and cross on the chest, Invisible buttons and loops being introduced in the fur, but since we are all wearing high collars of some sort it was considered necessary to have a separate fur tie which could be put on when the coat was' buttoned up for the street. These smart little ties, the French call tours de cou. are universally becoming. To women of all ages they act as benutfflere because they make the throat and chin look perfectly shaped and proportioned. Just a length of fur, five or six Inches wide and long enough to circle the neck and cross slightly, the fastening being a big gilk loop and handsome button, or a button corned with fur. I know several famous Parisian beauties who Invariably wear little ties of this order In the evening, with very decollette dresses. Ermine, mink, loutre or breitschwantz. For evening wear the little tie may be fastened at one side by a lovely diamond ornament, or directly In front with a bow brooch which carries an antique pendant, Small Fur Neckties. The narrow fur tie, worn at night, la a revival of old-world fashions. The lovely Madame de Fompadcur often wore them, so did Madame Dubarry. Our great actress, Cedle Sorel, Is at present in America. If you have happily had an opportunity of enjoying her "Le Demi-Monde" you will understand the feminine charm of the small fur neckties 1 have Just described. I saw a good many of Sorel's "American dresses" before she left France and she had a dark mink tour de cou to ao> company a superb green lame and dull blue velvet gown, which she intended to wear In that piece. Sorel has al- Oreflon Woman Gives Unusual Reason for Attempt to Kffl Off Family. No. i. The Bat Teque Made of Bhie and Black Velours Ombre. No. 2.--- Sphinse Toque, Brown and Green Velours Ombre. ways represented the real Grande Dame on the French stage. No other actress has so completely and successfully revived the glories of the Louis XV period--eveu in her private life.. Apropos of Sorel, and of coat dresses, I must call your attention to one specially designed for her which was not unlike the model. It was made of pure white crepe cloth, with revers, collar and deep gauutlet tuffs of leopard skins--the -coat lined with tawny yellow velvet. The strictly tailored frock has almost been left out of consideration the French designers. Practically every frock Paris sends over has little feminine touches that relieve all suggestion of plainness. A smart little toque is one of Lucy Hamar's latest creations. Immensely chic and yet demure. This Is the style of toque which Is generally worn in the afternoon at Monte Carlo and Nicei where Everyone dances or gaffiblek . The Rumanian Tiara im fcHJLDREN DEAD Because Utile Onee Were Not as Smart as She Thought They Should Be Woman Tries ^ Kill Self With Them. Portland, Ore.--"I planned it all ahead. My babies were not as smart as they should have been--as smart as other persons' babies--so I turned on the gas. We would all have died together." Thus did Mrs. George Feles explain her deed after police found her In the kitchen of her home, unconscious from the effects of gas, and her two children, Margaret, one, and -Tames four, lying dead beside her. *T dragged the cot Into the kltcbea," said Mrs. Feles. '"Then I went back and got Marjorie, and then James. They didn't know what I was doing. I turned on the gas stove. James cried and wanted to get out when he smelled the gas. Marjorie only whimpered. I frightened them both into keeping quiet. That's all I remember." Charge of Murder Filed. tt a lunacy commission does nbt And her mentally unbalanced, she will face the consequences. After he had heard her story, Deputy District Attorney Kirk filed formal charges of murder against her In municipal court. For the first time since the tragedy Mrs. Feles shed tears at the mention of her husband. She told authorities that she had attempted to take her life on many occasions. Nine specific attempts she recalled. Once before tiie sought to do way with herself and James, but failed. Some one asked her; "You couldnt tell James and Marjorie had mental deficiencies at their age?" "Oh, yes, I could," she replied. mA mother always can tell." She spoke only when urged to it, and then In a hopeless voice. Neighbors and relatives' said that JMBM and Margaret ware ftae chil- Ttor* hr a strong suggestion of the Rumanian ttara in the pointed brim, but the model Is quite free from exaggeration, except, perhaps, the quaint cttln strap. These elose fitting toques are having a great success this winter. They are made of the most gorgeous and expensive embroideries, or passementeries, and very often there is a large hand bag to match, A rarely lovely toque of this kind had a soft crown of sliver gray velvet and a pointed brim covered with silver and steel embroidery. The sack to match was round, with a cut-steel mount and long gray tassels hanging at either side. The dress which accompanied the toque and sack was black charmeuse, a full chemise robe banded In over the hips with chinchilla. No trimming whatever on the corsage, absolutely no sleeves.' Gray silk stockings and black patent leather shoes finished off with big cut-steel buckles. Just one touch of color In the girts* of a large bunch of parma violets thrust into the chinchilla belt. This was essentially a Parisian -*get tip apparently simple, in reality supremely elegant, and original. The little "hat toque" is a quaint thing. The original model was created for Suzanne Dantes, a pretty young actress who has recently achieved considerable success at "La Potlniere," one of those small, ultra smart, theaters which are so dear to the Parisian heart. This particular bat-toque was made %f shot velvet and the wings at either side stood out aggressively. . They were, of course, carefully wired, but the impression given was of velvet cunningly plaited, standing alone. Considerable width at the sides may be noticed In many of the newest bats and toques at both sides or at one only. Some of the leading milliners In the rue de la Palx are trying hard to revive an interest in drooping ostrich feathers, and I have seen as many as four of these placed together under the brim of a small hat, the tips of the plumes wandering down t&n front of the dress. VIVID SHADES USED IN BRAIDING Red Is Combined With Steel or Jet for Belts--Nail Heada Still Hold Favor. Many penons are lookta# forward to the new styles offered at this time, which forecast the fashions of spring. Trimmings, although small in themselves, are usually a badge of the latest mode, and one company, whose line Is resplendent with fresh Imports, reports the general trend toward bright shades in bead braiding. A noticeable preference for steel in combination with red and blue Is Indicated. and even In those bead belts composed of many strands, held together with decorative cabochons, steel with red is much more to the fore, while red with Jet is a second favorite. Bead belts in woven Indian motifs continue to be big numbers. The value of the colored nail head remains undiminished, and nearly all of the Imported braidings which are creating such a vogue employ »Mf distinctive bead as their central fig* ure. Braids for the most part are diminutive in sice, and tiny forgetme- not motifs In steel with various nailhead centers have proved very popular. In using these narrow braids ihe designer works them often as connecting strands on a split sleeve, and again one finds the vivid plainness of an all-red nailhead braiding handled in military effect on a ground of dark blue. In addition to the narrow and all-. bead numbers this company has an Interesting and elaborate collection of bead and tinsel braidings that are really beautiful. These numbers combine silver and gold braid of soutache size with cut steel and jet, and as a result present some gorgeous braidings In scalloped and linked medallion appearance. Tinsel, apparently, is to be as popular for spring as it has been during the last season. Carlsbad seema to bed of boiling wans; •mm Turned «n the " laities was a sturdy, brlgtiteyed, laughing youngster, who would have been a Joy In any-home. He had dark hair and curls, and from his big eyes he looked at the world with an impish expectancy, all In striBing contrast With his frail, drab little mother. Mether Looks Very Thin. Against the pillow at St. Vincent's, Mrs. Feles' pinched face looked very thin. Her taffy-colored hair lacked luster; her eyes had little more life thaa had James' eyes when he was found almost dead there in the kitchen. Her skin was covered, with scratches, self-inflicted. First explanation that the woman was a victim of puerperal insanity were scouted by physicians. Dr. F. J. Zlegler, who has the woman In charge, said that insanity of the sort was peculiar to women at time of maternity, and pointed to the fact that Margaret, the younger child, was a little more than a year old. * Congenital weakness might be responsible for the woman's condition and for the queer perversion of her mother love which led to her belief that the children were not smart and to the tragic act "What's the Use," Brings TWMy Oays. St. Catharines, Ont. -- William Shields was the frankest prisoner who has appeared in St. Catharines police court in some time. "You are charged with stealing $9," said Magistrate Campbell. "Guilty," replied Shields, briefly. "Want to say anything?" . i "Whyf , . •• r ^ IV'T/VV •* What's the „ "One month.1 Grandfather, Brooding Over Ao Oident to Grandchild, Takes His Own Life. New York.--Two men hurried along the quiet paths in Greenlawn cemetery, bent for the grave of a little girl. One was a detective, the other a relative of the child. They turned In the path and saw the grave. On It was sprawled the body of an old manr a bullet through his temple. A pistol, one cartridge gone, lay beside him. Neither of the men spoke, but as the detective, unconsciously professional. picked up the pistol, his companion Stared at the body quietly, not seeing. Instead, a picture of his home, one night months ago, came to him. Six-year-old Emma Fuchs had dressed as a gypsy, to "give grandpa some fun" when he came home. 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Tanlac Is for sale by all good drug* gists. Over 85 million bottles sold.-- Advertisement. ARE TOD A SUFFERING WOMAH? IWh b Mart to TOT White and Black not Colors. Pure white and darkness are not colors, but white and black objects are commonly spoken of as colored, although the former reflects and the latter absorbs all the rays of light without separating them into colors, properly so called. > • . - On It Sprawled the Bo# of aii Old ; Man. ^ ' rled beneath the table; Grandpa came In and, smiling, counterfeited fear at the little stranger who popped from beneath the table. " To add to the acting, he playfully pointed at the "little gypsy" a pistol that he had picked up from a dresser. There was a shot. The child fell. When police came grandpa was holding Emma, the "little gypsy," In his arms. She was dead. The man standing by the grave saw the drama again, and he saw. grandpa as he bad been since that day--lonely, brooding, thoughtful. Even a day or two ago grandpa had glanced in the windows of toy shops, more than ordinarily rich with gifts for youngsters. Then the man by the grave saw grandpa leaving the house for a "visit to Greenlawn cemetery." . And Charles Fuchs, with a detective beside him, stopped staring jit the grave, leaned over and softly touched his father's cold hand. The detective prepared to report **a suicide in Greenlawn cemetery." LOPS OFF HIS TATTOOED ABM Ftatnre of Nude Woman on Skin Qetf on Nerves of Owner--Train Cuts It Off. •• U -« . •) New York.--Because he was tired of a brightly tattooed figure on hi# right arm, James J. Scan Ion of Shenan* doah, Pa., placed his arm on the Pennsylvania railroad track in Newark^ Scanion told detectives. A trainman drilling freight cars found Scanion be* side the track with his right arm sev, ered at the elbow. He was taken t<> the city hospital, where it was though# he was the victim of an accident. 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She requested legal aid to regain possession of the spirit. Inserts a Rubber Wfft Newark, N. J.--By joining the severed ends of her windpipe with rubber tubing. Mary Majalay. aged nine, was able to breathe normally for the first time.in five years. The operation was performed by Dr. Henry Orton. Attacked with laryngeal diphtheria when ahe was four years old. a piece of the trachea became dosed aad was removed. The Helping Man* Kid (to artist sketching}--"I get g "•"h•"Ja.'.* l"i- s' t~ . I. ', ll . loan yen, miste1r •T »" '•... ^ Pocket Alarm Awmkene Detective. Youngstown, O.--Charlie Perkins was walking through the railroad yards when an alarm clock in his pocket went off. The nolle awakened a railroad detective. Perkins was fined $1 and costs by Justice Bailey. Before going bis way Perkins vowed that he would either carry no more alarm clocks or he would beep away from railroad yards. Thimble Worth Fortune. The thimble used by the late tt Sian; v.-s: wrth tssri'. 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