The Syracuse Journal, Volume 4, Number 20, Syracuse, Kosciusko County, 14 September 1911 — Page 7

■ GAIN IN OELEGMES 4 National Conventions Will Be Larger Next Year. Number Will Be Based on Reapportionment of the House —Little Effect on Presidential Election. ' Washington.—Now that a reapportionment of the house of representatives on a basis of 433 members is assured, the politicians are trying to figure out what effect, if any, this increase in the number of representatives will have on the presidential election of next year. While the new reapportionment will not become effective until March 4, 1913, that is to say, the house of representatives that will come in on March 4, 1913, must contain 433 members, the national committees of the two political parties will take the new apportionment into account in fixing the number of delegates to the conventions next year. The electoral college of next year will also be based on the new apportionment. . - Since under the rule followed by the political parties, each state is allowed delegates to a national convention equal to twice the number of its senators and representatives the conventions of next year will each contain 84 more delegates than they have bad at any time during the last decade. States that are classified as southern will be entitled to an increase of 66 delegates. New York, for instance, will have 12 more delegates than ever before, Pennsylvania an increase of four, New Jersey an increase of four, Massachusetts an increase of four, Illinois four more than in the ' past, and California an increase of six. As the bill makes no change in the number of representatives from Indiana the representation of that state in the convention will be the same as heretofore. The politicians are not certain what effect the reapportionment will have on the presidential election. The electoral college is now made up of 483 votes. Under this apportionment the person elected president had to receive 242 electoral votes. Under* the new apportionment the electoral college will be made up of 525 votes, of which 263 will be a majority. Os the forty-two electoral votes that will be added the southern states, including Oklahoma, will furnish nine. These are counted as certain for the Democrats. Os the 33 electoral votes that i will be gained in the north, at least 18 are in the balance; that is to say they may go to the Democrats. or to the Republicans. The politicians distribute these 18 votes as follows: California, 3; Colorado, 1; Massachusetts, 2; Montana, 1; New Jersey, 2; New York, 6; Ohio, 1; West Virginia, 1, and South Dakota, 1. The more the politicians study the new apportionment the more inc'ined they are to reach the decision that so far as the presidential election is concerned neither party has gained any particular advantage. It is assumed that the Democrats in some of the states that have gained representation in the house will lose no time in redistricting those states in an advantageous way. It is understood" that the legislatures of New York and Ohio will pass redistricting bills in time to be of service in the elections of next year. The legislature of West Virginia will also make haste to take advantage of the opportunity to redistrict that state. The increase in the membership of the house will mean an added expense to the country of approximately $400,000 a’ year. The salaries of the 42 new members will aggregate $315,000. Each will have at least one clerk at $1,500, which will add $63,000 to the total. Mileage and other incidental expenses will still further increase the sum, bringing it to the amount first named. Under this decennial reapportionment there is to be no reduction in the membership from any state. The average congressional district will contain over 17,000 greater population than at present. The average district comprising 211,877 under the new plan. PRICES SHOW INCREASE. ' Without attempting any elaborate explanation of the causes that have forced up the cost of living, the bureau of labor has made public a report on the increases in wholesale prices during the last twenty years The report shows that the average of wholesale prices in 1910 as measured by the prices of the 257 articles included in the investigation, was 4 per cent, higher than the average of 1909, which latter exceeded the high average for 1907 by 1.6 per cent. The advance in 1010 over 1900 was not less than 19.1 per cent., 46.7 per cent, over 1897, the year of McKinley’s inauguration, and of lowest prices in the 21-year period from 1890 'to 1910. They were 16.6 per cent, higher than in 1890 and 31.6 per cent, above the average price for the ten years from 1890 to 1899. The highest point reached in 1907 was in October, with which month came a general decline until August, 1908. Beginning with September. 1908, wholesale prices increased without a break in any month up to March, 1910. In April, May and June, 1910, prices declined slightly, but from June to December prices remained at very nearly the same level. Wholesale

prices in March, 1910, were higher than at any time in the preceding 21 years, and 10.2 per cent above those of August, 1908; 7.5 per cent, in excess of March, 1909, and 49.2 per cent, higher than in 1897. The percent, of increase in average prices for 1910 as compared with the average prices for 1909 is given by the bureau of labor as follows: Farm products 7.5 Food, etc ; . 3.2 Clothes and clothing 2.7 Fuel and lighting 3.0 Metals and implements 3.0 Lumber and building materials 10.7 Drugs and chemicals 4.1 House furnishings goods 0.1 Miscellaneous .. 6.7 All commodities 4.0 Discussing influences in the rise the bureau says: “The causes are too complex, the relative influence in each too uncertain, In some cases involving too many economic questions, to permit their discussion in the present report An enumeration of some of the influences that cause changes in prices may be of interest, however. Such influences include variations in harvest which not only contract or expand the supply and consequently tend to increase or decrease to price of a commodity, but also decrease or increase to a greater or less degree the purchasing power of such commodities as are dependent in whole or in part upon such commodity, changes in fashions, seasons, etc.; legislation changing internal revenue taxes, import duties or’bounties, Inspection as to purity or adulteration; use of other articles as substitutes as, for instance, an advance in the price of beef will cause an increased consumption of pork and mutton, and it may be added a probable increase in the prices of both pork and mutton. WOULD PENSION THE AGED. A pension of $4 a week for every man and woman over sixty "years of age is what Representative Victor L. Berger, the Socialist member of congress, wants and he has introduced a bill providing for it. Included in his bill is a clause providing that none of the courts in the country—out even the United States Supreme court—shall have the power to pass on its validity. “The old working men and working women are entitled to a living outside of the poorhouse and without the aid of private charity,” Representative Berger says. \ , Berger was bom in Austria and was educated at the universities of Buda Pest and Vienna. Before he was able to graduate financial reverses overtook his family and ’he came to the United States. He has continued his studies ever since and has one of the best equipped labraries in the United States. For more than 20 years he has devoted himself to the propagation of Socialist principles and was one of the founders of the National Socialist party. Os course his bill has .not the most remote chance of passing, but it is interesting as showing some of the aims of a party which is rapidly growing in power and numbers. MANY R. F. D. CARRIERS. Fifteen years ago, when Uncle Sam was still but little more than a machine for collecting taxes and paying employees, the man outside the city got his letters as he could once a day, once a week, or, perhaps, once a month. v To do so he had to ride or walk miles, and his only source of sending mail was through the country postoffice, to which he must go. Then began the era of Uncle Sam, patriarch, and the agents of the postoffice department commenced to call daily at the homes of the farmers. This was the beginning of the rural free delivery, which has now spread to every part of the country, and which daily serves more than 20,000,000 people. There are already over 40,000 rural mail carriers, who are always en route and the miles they daily travel are more than four times as great as from here to the moon. In a year of 300 working days they cover a distance of about 300,000,000 miles, or over three times as far as from the earth to the sun, and the total annual cost of the services approximates the enormous sum of $36,000,000. Rural free delivery had been in use in other countries for years when Uncle Sam took it up. The British were sending their letters to almost every home in the United Kingdom, and so were the Belgians, French, Swiss and Germans, long before we began to consider the matter. URGE NEW MARRIAGE LAWS. The storm of protest which - has been raised over the approaching marriage of Col. John Jacob Astor ans Miss Madeline Force has brought about an agitation among members of the senate and house of representatives looking to a federal law regulating marriage and divorce. Foremost among the advocates of such a measure is Senator Curtis of Kansas. “The matter of’ establishing uniform divorce laws is one in which I am greatly interested,” the Kansas Senator is quoted as saying. “It is a matter that vitally affects the social interests of the nation. First among the laws should be one absolutely preventing in any state the marriage of a man whose wife divorced him op charges of specific crime. Along with this should be laws making both marriage and divorce more difficult A commission might be appointed to ascertain the best wv of establishing uniform laws throughout the country.”

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FANCIES OF FASHION QUAINTNESS SHOWN IN MANY OF ' SEASON'S MODES. Changeable Silks Most Approprlate for Trimming That Just Now Is Much ery on Serge Dresses. Ruches trim some of the newest silk frocks. The old fashioned double box-pleating, stitched in the middle and pinked on the edges, is used to 'Age sleeves, fichus and the edges of skirts. The changeable silks are especially appropriate for this kind of trimming, They are quaint in themselves, and when made with fichus and the new self-trimming they hint of grandmother’s day—only they are much lovelier! A charming frock brought from Paris was of blue and green changeable silk, with a fichu of very fine tulle embroidered in blue coinspots. The yoke of the gown was of plain tulle. Sleeves were puffed and elbow tength. The skirt opened at the side bver ruffled underskirt Some of the new tailored serge dresses are showing broad bands of embroidery around the hips. Blue serge is trimmed with light blue; red with a brighter shade, and so on. Lingerie frills of sheer batiste or net are used on many of the serge frocks. A lovely white frock of sheer linen had heavy embroidery in beige colored yarn. Many summer frocks have scarfs designed for them. These are draped around the shoulders in the form of little mantles. One in soft liberty satin was crossed at the back and the ends finished with deep silk fringe. For- those in mourning, scarfs of crepe lined with mousseline de sole are worn. Figured tulle over white’ silk is used for little separate coats for young girls. White corded silk is also favored for the little ones. Trimmings in black soutache or braid give a very chic finish. Irish lace and “toile de Jouy” are also much used on fancy coats and frocks. Hats of the cretonne are made over little bonnet wire shapes, fitting quite closely. Natural colored pongee dresses are trimmed with scarlet or bright blue. This is particularly favored for young girls who need simplicity with a suggestion of brightness.—New York Sun. MAKES GOOD HATPIN HOLDER Glass Tube, With Ribbon Adornments, Best Receptacle That Can Be Provided. Sticking one’s hatpins into the pin cushion generally results in the ruin of a dainty cover and* very much detracts also from the attractive and harmonious effect of the dressing table. It Is much wiser to have a special receptacle for them. A very pretty and useful hatpin holder can be made by covering a glass tube with ribbon. These tubes can be bought at many of the large shops. They are just long enough to hold the hatpins, are closed at the

RACE GOWN. ,1 ’ - ■■■ - Imwttew feiiyilYT " I"w -'a Os white embroidered crepe de chine over pale rose Liberty satin with emerald-green velvet belt; chemisette and under sleeves of fine lace.

bottom and finished at the top with a little llplike rim. After buying tin glass buy ribbon to match the deco rations of your room just wide enough to make a cover for the glass by sew* Ing two pieces together. The covei may be either the length of the tub< and put on smooth, or it may be longer and shirred on each side. Ths latte? way is prettier, but It will catch dust and must be frequently brushed out At the bottom of the case the rib bon Is gathered together tightly, and either a tassel sewed on or a bunch of bows of baby ribbon. At the toj it is finished by hemming each piece ol ribbon separately, not sewing th« pieces together. The hem must b< wide enough to come out beyond ths rim of the glass. A long loop of the baby ribbon is sewed at the top ol each seam to hang the case up oi one piece of ribbon may be used, as end sewed at each side. In elthei case a small bunch of bows is used ai a finish where the ribbon is sewed. When the ribbon case is finished slip in the tube, which should be close fit If there is nothing In th< room that seems convenient to hanj the case on it is a good plan to buy i long brass hook at a hardware shoi and screw it Into any appropriate place, such as a door or window frame. An Important point to be re membered Is always to put your hat pins In the case when taking them out of your hat You will then never have to hunt for the right pins for a certair hat THE NEWEST “NINICHE” « g-M. T In *shot blue and black straw, with bows of geranium-pink taffetas. Sleeves. When the sleeves are of the peasant type, large folded-back cuffs are usually employed as trimming, with perhaps a narrow undersleeve of some sheer white material, net or all-over embroidery. This can be edged with a bit of lace edging or a narrow bias piping. When the regulation sleeve, that is cut on the lines of a coat sleeve, is used, the cuff is made more simple, to conform with this style. It Is usually straight and untrimmed, except for a double row of stitching. Sleeves of a summer gown or blouse admit of much trimming. Lace Insertion, embroidery, with edging on the cuffs, are all correct, if care Is taken to choose suitable trimming and not too much of it is used. An overtrimmed sleeve, like an overtrimmed gown, is far worse than a perfectly plain garment finished with only a hem.

AVOID TOO MANY CLOTHES All Right to Be Well Supplied, But a Surplus Is Neither Economy Nor Sense. A woman who desires to dress well on a small Income, and it can be done, must learn first of all never to have too many clothes on hand, at once. Let her buy the things she needs, wear them out, and then buy others. It is better to have one well-fitting, tailor-made suit, keep it rigorously pressed and in order, wear it until it shows signs of wear, and then replace it, than it is to have several inferior suits. As to large stocks of underwear, they are only an anxiety. If not looked after frequently they grow yellow. Styles, too, alter frequently In underwear as in outer garments; also human figures alter and grow fat sometimes, and the treasured articles won’t fit when they are brought out. As to shoes, it is better for the feet and better for the shoes to have several changes and wear them in rotation, but if shoes are kept too long the leather is apt to rot The Window Seal. Ofttimes it is inconvenient to go to the expense of having a window seat; built in a bay window that graces a college girl’s room. It is surprisingly cheap to have one built out of store boxes. Do not make the mistake of having the usual narrow seat built, but rather a broad, serviceable one that will permit comfortable, reclining among the pillows and cushions. This latter may not be so graceful as the smaller seat, but it is surely more comfortable. Large divan covers will hide the material that the seat is constructed- of-

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Childish Wisdom. Now and then the seemingly casual remarks of the little ones plumb impressive spiritual and psychological depths. Little Jean, for instance, listened to the conversation of two adults with silent Interest until one of the ladies, speaking of an unsatisfactory photograph, remarked that few mothers were pleased with portraits of their children, for the reason that the children did not look to others as they did to the loving maternal eye. Said Jean, eagerly: “No, and children don’t look at other people as they look at their mothers, either!” Nature’s Wise Economy. “Nature knew what she was doing when she deprived fishes of a voice.” “How do you work that out?” “What if a fish had to cackle over every egg it laid?”—Toledo Blade.

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