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V maSm SERIOUS BREAK III SPA NEGOIIATIONS SATISFACTION EXPRESSED BY HUN PAPERS IN COMMENTS ON THE SITUATION. A BLUFF FOB BEIIER TERMS Conditions in Central and Southern Germany in Respect to Food A re SUITS FOB ON STORMY DAYS e Leather, Waterproof C’oth, Rub berized Material, Among the Favorites. RUBBER-SOLED ARMY BOOTS Not Bad if Correctly Reported. Weimar.—The negotiations concern ing shipping and food at Spa were' ruptured with the support of the.rep resentatives of the German shipping interests, including Director Ileineken of the North Gorman Lloyd, who de clared that if the Germans met the allied demands it would mean the ruin of German mercantile and sea trad interests. In commenting on the news, the Beutscheland expresses satisfaction with the attitude of the German rep'- restotatives and soys that the Ger man people will endorse and support .their attitude. Burdensome Footgear Is Displaced— , Sou’wester Caps That Fishermen Wear, Some of the Innova- JL. Geneva.—While G< rmany has brok en off official relations with the allies at Spa over the question of food sup plies, travelers arriving^, in Switzer land recently from across the Rhine report food conditions in central, and spilt hern Germany are not critical and do mft demand immediate relief. The travelers say the statements of the German government are only a, bluff in order to get better terms from the allies. Travelers from Austria and Hun gary declare the populations there are really starving and need immediate help. These reports are confirmed by British and American commisions In these countries. NEUTRALITY OF BELGIUM WILL BE ELIMINATED Paris.—The report of the commis sion on Belgian affairs, charged with investigating the differences between Belgium and TTnlland. was submitted to council of the five great powers It advises the three treaties of ISSfi, establishing the status ■ of Belgium ami Holland, he revised by the coun- cilxas they are now “useless and dis advantageous to Belgium.” The proposed revision of the treat ies will restore Belgium’s complete sovereignty and eliminate her neutral ity, which rfifforded no protection and is now distasteful. LAUDATION OF IRELAND BBY REPRESENTATIVE STEDMAN. Washington.—The—Irish question has been bobbing up here now and then for several years. The house finally adopted this resolution, which Vvas advocated eloquently by Repres entative Stedman: “Resolved, That it is the earnest hope of tlie Congres of the United States of America that thp peace con ference, now sitting in Paris, in pass ing upon the rights of various peoples, will favorably consider the claims of Ireland to self determination.” “For many years.” said Mr. Sted- man. “I have been interested in the futn.e of the people of Ireland. I have been attracted to them by their love of liberty, by their attach ment to their homes, by thejr appeals for justice to this republic, whose friends they have ever been and whose theory of government, whose traditions, and whose declarations forbid the exercise of sovereignty over a weaker nation against its will t>y armed force. ~ tions t or' R ainy Weather. New York.—Women should take the rainy day seriously. They should not save up for it; they should prepare for it. advises a prominent fashion writer. The “saving up” process may sound wise to pfdlosnphers, and it may ap peal to tinunciers when translated in terms of coin; but when it applies to apparel' the philosophy and the prac tice are all. wrong. Can any woman answer the question as* to why she should look her worst oh a day when she needs to look her best? Why does she feel that every occasion in life requires a certain kind of cosfumo, except a day of had'weath er? Thinking along the right track would make one crntblent that a spe cial costume for a rainy day Is as nec essary as one for a dinner party. The average woman, in fact, the vast ma jority of women, will tell you that they wear out their old clothes when the skies are .gray,- the show tiles, and the rain si al - the atmosphere and floods the streets. There are Individuals who achieve in life the distinction of wearing old clothes as well as they do new ones; of investing any costume with n cer tain chic. But these are, individuals, rare types among women'who are en vied by all tjie others and who are en abled, through this personal achieve ment, to he economical if they so de sire. They are a class apart* they are not models for other women. No one can imitate them. An extraordinary distinction in dress Is a gift, as Harry Lauder says, and not a habit. Now, cutting out these women who may do anything they please In the realm of dress, there Is a world of women to be guided, counseled and chided in the kind of clothes they save up for bad weather. If clothes cannot he worn in the sunshine, it is obvious that’they are unbecoming, ungraceful, out of style. They must have serious defects, or they would continue In har ness. Hung in the dark corners of the closet, and taken out only for the dark hours of the day, they cannot be ex pected to glorify or enhance a woman’s appearance. Yet, one finds almost in variably, that these are the clothes which dot the'streets on rainy days; that appear in the shops, and that do duty at luncheon. And what is the result? woman dresses herself iq all the things that she dislikes and has discarded, goes abroad under a gray sky, and finds hersqlf accepting an Invitation to lunch or dropping in for an afternoon tea w hen the sun Is shining, the streets ire dry, and she looks like the symbol of an old clothes shop. War Brought in Leather. Although the military touches In women’s costuinery have not been startling or aggressive, outside of the regulation uniforms worn by war workers, there has been an introdtrr- glven to the world the best uniform prodm ed by the war, is a garment that was taken up by women. ^ Its~ usage suggested coats that were modi fied editions of it. Then leather skirts w’ere taken up for sports last year, and they have been retained for rough weather In large' cities. Leather has been worn In tan and In black and there hre coats of It made of that shiny kind v which one once saw on policemen. Rubberized .cloth was brought in by the war. Khaki-colored covert cloth and gabardine w’ere returned to fash iop through the war. Sheepskin collars ,nd and cuffs came about through Its use as a lining for British coats. Extra high leather hoots have been empha sized since America went into the war, ■and now • lea l Int Ciips U1W1 hats with brims like the New England fishermen w J ear have come Into fashion. France brought out a host of now umbrellas since the war, because the French women were* compelled to walk. The majority of Parisienues put the bad weather down to the war, and there were Americans who thought' along the some channel; but the prob able truth is that the Frepch woman, even cf the poorest class, is not used to walking the streets in fair or foul weather, and when the war ’compelled Ixindon.—Notice has been given In te house of commons of the Inten- ion of Ronald McNeill to ask the ecretary of state for foreign affairs rhether he has any official informa- Ion of the report of the .resolution aving been adopted by the^American ouse of representatives on the sub set of Ireland, and if so. will he lake a formal protest against the iterference of a foreign legislature i the' domestic affairs of the United [ingdom. AUTHORS OF GREAT WAR ARE TO BE SEVERELY PUNISHED Paris.—While it is impossible to give any forecast of the terms of the report of the commission on responsi- biliyt for the war, which repot* is about completed, it may be said that those who have been urging' that drastic action should be taken against the principal authors of Germany’s war crimes will not be disappointed in the conclusions of the commission. The report will inc^ide a general historical survey of events. to Help You. Acreag< * k v • ' Help Win the Fight. A big crop of cotton means low prices and your nose to the grind stone,-a small crop of cotton means good prices and a chance for your children. The price of cotton for years to come depends on good judgment this year. Raise a small crop of cotton, raise your own feed and food, live at home apd board at the same place. , Don’t forget that we have opened a new department to issue Certif icates of Deposit for Liberty Bonds The Only National Bank in Clinton” WILSON AGAINST SINKING OF SURRENDERED SHIPS Washington.—President Wilson has written Representative Fuller, of Mas- ' sachusetts. that he opposed the sink ing of the surrendered German war ships. but that his judgment was not final because he had not yet had the opportunity to discuss the matter with, authoritative naval men. The President’s letter said the pro posal to uestroy the warships seemed “like the counsel of those who do not know what else-no-do." Beige-colored leather suit, with skirt opened and lapped at back. Um brella, knitted muffler and velours cap are in dark red. r * tlon of other fabrics than those worn in peace. Leather, for Instance. Women had nothing whatever to do with this fabric, except for shoes and hand bags, until the constant usage of It by soldiers on the streets of cit ies gave rise to its Introduction for wonvuclothes. Th» British “warm,” the well-known coat Invented by the nation that has Coat suit of rainproof dark-blue cloth . braided with black shoelaces. Cap of varnished blue straw. High leather boots reach up to the short skirt, and the high collar is of seal skin. her to do this, through the lack of oilskin and umbrella necessary. <r Entire Leather Suit. One woman turns herself out on the street whenever her best clothes are Inadvisable, in a beige-colored leather suit made by a sporting goods house. The skirt is narrow and short, slit In the back, then lapped over to allow room for walking. The trench coat is cut double-breasted, with large, bundle pockets find straight, stiff cuffs in which a woman now places her purse and handkerchief. The cap. the umbrella and the knitted muffler, which goes twice about the neck, are In dark red. The double row of but tons are made of leather, and tan shoes, with rubber soles and heels, are laced up as high as the new regula tions will permit. Leather Is costly, you know, and every woman does not feel that she can indulge in It, hut heavy brown tweed, which stands the rain In an ■admirable manner. Is used as a sub- stityte by another well-dressed woman. This has a short skirt heavily stitched at the hem, and the odd blouse, which looks like a jacket, goes over the shoul ders, is fastened at each side of the chest, and has a muffler as an attached collar. The buttons on this suit are, of leather, and the loops that go over them are of stitched tweed. There Is a flat cap of -brown leather, and the | high shoes have no heels, but thick, extension soles and leather laces. ^ When Old Clothes Are Used. There are women who cling to their old suits and frocks for certain occa sions. Nothing can divorce them from these garments as long as they hold together. Habit of mind compels these women to use these clothes for umbrella days, but the necessity for warmth may compel them to get a storm coat that covers all the shatffll- ness beneath and presents to the out side world that spick-and-span appear ance jvhich suggests that something new Is at hand. - - The best of these stofim coats is of- rubberized cloth, with cap to match. It is made like a chemise frock, with immense pockets at the hips, a turned- up cuff at the hem, and a wide, fichu collar that hugs the back of the neck and fastens across the chest with two leather buttons. The high-waisied belt fastens In front with a leather button. Whatever else you eliminate In your rain apparel, don’t omit pockets. They have, juken a new leajse of life.. The soldiers have taught ns their smart ness, and necessity has taught us their convenience. They' inust be big enough to hold packages, and warm enough to protect the hands. , (Copyright, IMS, by tho McCluro Nawap* par ByadlcataJ 10-Piece Real Mahogany Room Suite $154.00 When you stand and look at this dining room suite, you'll have a feeling of entire satisfaction. It isn't an easy thing to describe this feeling, that nothing is left to be desired. “Satisfaction" just about expresses it. . The entire suite is made of finely figured real brown mahogany, * ^ ^ < ■ ' * ’ - • finished dull, full size China cabinet, buffett and serving table and 43-inch eight-foot dining table and the strength and beauty of the^ix chairs fitted with real Spanish leather slip seats, all give you a sense of being right, exactly right. And when you think of the entire 10-piece suit for only $154, you wonder how such quality can go for VI - ' *' - ; - - - • ' ' “ so little money. -* # While this is such a decided bargain, it is not the only one of its kind in this store. There ar$ hundreds, of others it will pay you to see. S, M. & EJ. WiteUo LAURENS, SOUTH CAROLINA