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The fact that aerial navigation Is at
tended with great danger is by no means a
conclusive argument against its feasibility.
Special prayers We're said for men who went
down to the sea in ships, and railroad travel
is still made the subject of especial insur-
ance arrangements.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-14

go pieces of Engadlne Batiste.
in new and desirable styles.
Light grounds and neat figures;
black and white especially Also
In plain co,ors. Special for Bar
gain Thursday Observation-Disclosures.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-14

pI!te.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-14

Just for a day we shall
offer the regular s1.0O
fashionable Black Prunella
Cloth, with beautiful.
rich. satiny finish and rich
luster, for. .............
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seysn ooyad sL,r, Nth ora or two plai,s
addad a, oooh &C.,, ho,nys tho Lroa In n
graduated Iins shor,or 4, iron, ,han at tho
hack 4. N cool model for ,oo, ma,e,ial
Sor,. I,,I. o,no,n,,,.,;,n a, tho hoad
of these Mats ia in order and II NAV b. a
li,,la noin,ed ho,d n;ned around the edge
orsomo li,,le decoration carried or, In braid.
m. sbanad ao,nc. shows nm occasionally
anonv tho now model. but i, i, usually
DISGUISED In .om. vav
One mode of ,rcatrn.n, il with Yer, ica,l
lox plai,. Mt in,aryol. all around. on, long
enough tn extend up nboye the hounce
ON m. unpcr .kir,. each Matt ending in a
,oirt md si,cb,d nil around in three row,
down to ,he MINER edge of the nounce
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and the two earned a sm1., fortune. Gar.-
no who " = u divorced man. W. mani 4
20 the actress IN Australia. and tue IN go
they earned was invested IA Australian
mining lrul'rly-.
An auur,nons profit was realized. tar.e
Swain retired from Tn" stage. while Gardner
devoted hinI~eli 10 spcculai ION with slrn
success that ho soon i.lt ~" nr'd "i
larger field and wont To London, " here h'S
fortunate connection with Barney BIHa'p
began.
Hon his wealth went up into the mi
lions and hc was one Of the most prorp'io's
of all the rich men OF the south African
group. HI home wa. n Pa r., ptr'o,,
lis mascot and Sh" certainly seemed 10
hive brought him luck.
I'll. two we're a most devoted couple.
They were rarely apart when ne was loot
called to London bv nusinnes. On 'N.l
occasions he hurried back TO Paris a. rapidly
"a possible.
II va, while the hospital ship Man.
was being made ready Tor the South Atil-
can wal by the Americans " London that
Gardner first attracted attention out
-ide of business circles H subscription
toward thai project was 5000. At that
time hs became acquainted with kiig
Edward, then Prince OF Wales They
were frequently seen tor9ther. in pull'.
and one Of the automobiles thai Albert
Edward used was presented 70 hun ~
The end of tho romance between Gardner
and his second vito came about two yeas
ago. when I've was introduced at the hur,s
If Nine. Marchcsi TO "A young narr't
French woman. She va" not beautiful,
nut vas DISTINGUISHED IN appearance
The two fell in love and the Young woman
,uCcecCrd in having her marriage dnuuicI
Tor very good reasons Then Gardner
1T about getting a divorce from H. W.T..
II, succeeded. and the courts gave liza
i decree in France on the ground OF IN
compatibility.
Then he and the Young French woman
were married. he settled liberal fortune
IN his former wife, who. heartbrokcn az
he loss OF her husband, retired 20 the RINi-
FRA. where she remained for some time.
she had studied singing with Nine. Mar-
chest and she thought OF returning I" il'
staEe Not long ago IL was SAID that ~..'
vas about TO sing in a musical COMEDY
D be given by George Edwardc, In Londoi.
Later it was announced that she would IN
. all probability act here first.
She j.. of course. wealthy, and her return
TO the STAGE i, merely 10 occupy her time
Gardner and his third wife are now living
in Paris. and only the other day he became
involved in a dispute with the Empress
In. euir DER Ne purchase of pictu,e
Of Napoleon III
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smoking. oily, strong smelling lamp il a
nuisance. while a we'll cared for lamp is
JOY and comfort.
To begin with, every lamp owner should
know that "a new wick should be soaked
in vinegar housekccper- boil it
in vinegar. This having been done there
will be uctler smoke no smell while much
brighter light Will be- given.
Nicks ar" the main thing 10 be considered
in connection with lamps Unless 4 wick
i wei, cared tor. a satisfactory light cannot
bc had.
In the first place those who have the care
of lamps should never cut the wickS: the
chagr"d portions from them should be
rubbed of with "a soft rag every day. Ii
the wick becomes too shor1 10 carry up
he kerosene do not throw it away. but
iasten a piece OF cotton cloth to the end
below aud /, will prove a good feeder.
Wicks should not be allowed 70 grow too
short, however, for then they clog tho
burners.
No better treatment for burners can be
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at the hem viii three, inc. wiu,. Iucta a.
the head Of each houncc and dainty de-
-ign inapp.ilut I1"e 9hDv"thrgroup.
Small pink roses t,-'..u across the
hoInccs IN the front and da,ura. tAo id" ut
the bodice. made in bo!oro style OF tuctod
net and Lace. IN" sleeve .- 'gcrod coat
sleeve o; net with friil- Of 'ac" -.r ia az The
bayN ia most novel fashion.
Apropos of evening gowns l. the evening
cloak. which In it, latest edition l- made
OF white ACCORDION plated ,rtpc dr chine,
insc' with lace Insertion like tl" model
shown, or it may bc simply edged with
fur. The deep cape collar l. Of crepe dc
chine anl lace combined, finished with
a collar of ermino.
The lining Of white sa'in hangs loose
from the outside AZ the h,m and a heavy
iltcrlining gives the necessary warmth
about the shoulders Another and very
popular style of evening wrap Is a wlit"
cloth coat with larg" lace car-, ami applique
docorat ion Of pale blue cloth and white
Xix cord down IT." I ont.
Pam" crepe de chino is a fayoritc fabric
for evening gowns Of any sort, both high
! and low nccked, ami It i especially suited
10 the high cut Princes gown with bodice
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CtRRiE SU.tIN'S ROMANCE.
Former wife or Frank Gardner. south
African millionaire. to Act Again.

The news that Carrie Swain, who was
at one time popular soUhrctte ia ,tis
country. Is to return to the stage after wears
Of retirement recall, tho end Of roma 20
that began in this country and wa- con.
tinued in Australia and Europe.
Mrs, Swain was AT on" timc tho wifi, of
Frank Gardner. tho millionaire whose ,,,,.
ocssful investments IA Australian mine,
and later in South African properties made
him almost ~ rich n Bdruov Balnato and
other milllonair"s of that particular SGT,
in London.
Al one time he wa, theatrical mana ger
here and he thus became associated u I,l,i.
ness with Carrie SvGin who WIS starring
in the cheaper theatres in play called
Cad the Tomboy." Tho play met with
some success ana Gardner took the Ameli-
can star to Australia.
! S@TS Ahe hit the popular taste strongly
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tucked cro,,wi>o in inch Ucis, IA deep
collar Of heavy lace and C.ilon. Tie lace
ON the skirt l. -"vu ou ~" cloth. which is
not cut out underneath, but it is so heavy
and open in pattern that tho effect is very
good.
Black muu,-rlrr De- roic, dotted with
knots of silver thread and trimmed with
black lace lined with blue clifton, forms
another model The collar il Of cream
Venetian lace and bands Of black velvet
rblo with ro~ct,"- and ends are the finish
Another varI.'v ot white broadcloth
gown j. shown in the next sketch. trimmed
With an applique Of dull pale green cloth
and vhl,o silk cord Cords ara stitched
into tho Skin, above like tgck,. one of Tho
new modes of trimming this season
4 large loft cord st into tho edge of
rurlc on the foundation skirt i one of
the useful way- of using the cord which
helps TO accent uate the Fare around the
feet
one Of The many new striped vclvetcens
l. shown in another cut, trimmed cabo-
ratcly with lace and a narrow band of fur
OH the collar; and here is q novel comlua-
ton Of brown CLOTH brown velvet spotted
with white and b,un and gold embroidery.
\ dainty mixture at gold thread shows
UP IN many of the embroidori'-. but it Is
hot pronounced at all. frmcrs III elk.
chenille md narrow braids app, ar on many
Of the smart gowns not in abundant quinn
titles anywhere; but smar, touches of il,
such as a finish for sash ends or scwn on
across the stole front OF skirt the stole
ending in just the width OF the fringe above
the hem ia blum point,
Gli- idea l. carried Out in yellow biscuit
colorod camel, hair, the fringe matching
the material. Down each side Of this stole
ia" skirt i tucked in a group OF ,nc tucl,s.
on either side of which there is a wider
tuck, turning each way like box plcat.
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suggested, when they havo become glmmv.
and prevent the wick- from moving
freely. than o boil them in sud- over The fire
for short time. in this way they can be
Kept clean, and a clean burner always works
well. BY boiling the burner all incrus, at ions
IRON the settings Of oil are removed.
Once in u while the lamps themselves
become corr olcd end should be- was he'd
out with soap suds and very small sho, or
little sand and should hc shaken yigor-
Ously for a few minutes.
The admoniton thoroughly ia dry all
parts of lamp, seems hardly necessary
10 give hut 30 important is il to have the
wick ard the lamp and the chimney per.
Iectly dry, HAT every one should bn warned
on this point.
New chimncys are often put into sal,
water that Is allowed to como to "A boil
This j. said to tougher them. but a good
chimney can best bc cleaned by wiping
Il over In tho usual way with soft clio, Il
that has been dipped in methylated spirit,
This will clean IL better than by washing
IN water and II docs prevent the glass from
breaking 80 easily. Polish with chamos
When lamps become very dirty, tea
spoonful OF soda TO a quart of bot SOAP
suds. will cleanse them thoroughly. but the
washing should he quickly done, lest -,
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schools Dismissed on Circus DAY.

From me hN1p'I 'oHstt"'ipr.
M or W + Sla'ou. Superintendent OF 80
City Public schools. last cv'ninS rcpuo'-'l
the Constitution to publish the folio" n!
n ,ticy.
IN a'rrb IT, schools of 'no city viii close
Fridlv. or' Io al l o'clock r VI
BY oder al W. =. SLNIuN
superintendent.
Whcn asked the reason Tor clU-,ng t'
schools one hour earlier today, SUI
~l,tuu Positively 'ciU-'d 10 r.IH t..
statement 70 amount Oi persuasion or '.'.
part OF the reporter g-si med 80 the task g.
getting the facts elected anytime cro"I' b.
roli'c relrHrli 70 III" eject thl' Major Ni.t,l
had nothing whatever TO say about Tie ul.'-
ter
Information Ms 81 med from other >our'a o..
however. That shed considerable n"lf u'..
TIA" notice. fl1rius posters on 'h" DIllho'i4s
9hnW town ami The Surrou ndinH country ~.
clam the fact thai the circus j. IN town tod a.
Ard that explains many khir O.
II has been learned on ~" very b"-t -
tICritythit many 81 tho teachers IA he -Chru.s
were Yesterday simply hoWbard"d with I.'-
tors from rarrn'S rcOpo~tlnC 'Nnt their e.
drrn he allowed 30 leave school before .t
ueual hour Cor disr1i~sni.
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but the student lanps-aud tA.-e should
not he filed quite tU!l
Never Use an almost empty lamp. a.
il is not saie 10 do 30. Tie ~pac" that !.
empty i sometimes eclf-iIlcd with an
explosive gas.
Wipe the outside Of the whole lamp
perfectly dry with soft cloth Lamp.
the outside
Glass shades should be "asfetl overy
day unless they are highly decorated
and then they should be polished with
soft cloths. Dust should not be allowed
10 settle on any part Of a lamp and with
the vigilance sugges'"d there should he
neither dust nor odor from lamps. hut
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nothing ugly or unersoeful will be accepted
without a protest.
Shortening our skirts and lenSthening
our coats seems TO be the battle cry OF
fashion just at the moment, and We are
slowly but surely falling into line, We
have to attune our ideas Of things To the
new condition, SO all changes in fashion
come about slowly.
just What is going TO happen to sleeves
is A. yet a matter oil con lecture only, but
there are ruulors which suggest a smaller
variety dispensing entirely with the loose
bags we have at present. Now that they
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and skirt attached 80 4 b ii. For tho ciSpo
de chine dGcolleto gown, fur j. a fashionable
trimming
Narrow bands Of squirrel and sable ara
used and SO is crminc which in wiJor
band forms the lem on one or"po de chine
gown, With yellow the ermiuc is worry
effective.
Later on the fur trimmings will be moro
In evidence, no doubi, bat they are .uflic-
i"ntly 80 now TO establish their popularity.
Fancy vclvctcen gowns are trimmed with
broadtail inset in bands iiFo lace aud fin
i,h"d on the edges with piping or u band
of cloth.
Some very stunning costumes Of white
cloth are displayed al Uuchcons and
dinners in the fashlonlbi" restaurants
already, showing y,ry conclu~ivclv that
white is to he the thing this season for day
as well as evening wear.
White hroadcluth and whto ho'ncspun
are both made mp into tho most attractive
gowns for theatre wear, and much or little
colored embroidery i, one Of the modes
Of decoration. The embroidery is on the
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bur garments Ourselves, but also - believe
that others will give vs. the consideration
they inspire.
We will have 70 admit that the present
season is exceeding all previous records in
elegance. elaboration and extravaganza
but there is dress and dress, fashion and
fashion for the restricted dress allowance,
and the income which expands to order
with every added possibility OF spending it.
Good taste il tn. great lcyeller, however,
whether you have much or little money to
spend; but il j. the giant cor tunes beyond
you III price which are most Interesting to
500. They embody tho really new features
al fashion at its best md worst. leaving
YOU to draw your own conclusions a. 20
which viii fnd the greatest amount of
favor
Tn, opera and he horse show will no
doubt settle many a. present disputed
Gues, ions OF drc,a in which TIA" sleeve and
The skirt will play prominent part.
The paqriN skirt. with moderate fulne-s
aud plats al. around IN" hips, comes up
for Consideration Wherever tic subj 'ct Of
how 20 have your skirt made il discussed
You ar, told that il IL tho latest thing and
yet actual evidences contradict this state.
men' since tho average skirt fits tho hips
very closely, even though it 10 tucked and
plated.
The yoke skirt is one os tho most popular
models, the yoke fitting the hips a. closely
and carefully as possible. But fashion is
varied enough to suit every fancy and the
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OUTLINE OF SLEEVE and SKIRT.
White Cloth Costumes and Black
Evening Gowns.
Both Stunning In Eject " Onderfui tOnIs
binations of Nets and Chinons and
Iaccs-Nci,rt Ribbon q ia, orite Trim.
,ninE-The New Evening Wraps--tscs
OF FUR for Cp.tO.dste Decoration.

Iha; we nre Influenced in great degree
by our clothes has become a settled con-
Siction which stimulates our taste ard lovo
bf pretty hing to the utmost.
To be- dressed appropriately. fashionably
and bccominG,y l. certain to bring a re-
assuring confidence 10 one and o blissful
Mncon,ciou.ne-s Of orr attire which is al
Ways 20 important a factor in an attract
ive appearance. II j. this ethical side Of
,hs question which quit" as often as van
i,v leads woman into lavish expenditure
in dress
Slc lno.ja. II she is truly feminine Nv
mature. tina. disregard OF dress il never con-
sidcreI 10y IMAM a comnendablc virtue, how
over gifted and clever She may he. and hat
while Il" is o.r&ardly clustering about her
eNtrdvag1nre, he ~ inwardly adiniring the
picture she presents in her elegant togGerv.
Born with the love of fine gowns. and
baSe, on every side with the need OF them,
who j. going 10 Judge or blame her for any
Of her excuses in the way OF dress? Ger
Jeinly those who live In glass houses should
not throw stones, and any man who knows
how a woman ought 10 be dressed cannot
consistently cast orc pebble a. her SIN Inc
az fashion. since it i source OF money-
making bushes 10 kiu. a, well a. a source
81 9ratificatlon 90 the eye
Besides. Appearances Influence our mlg-
Snent ri ~trarg"r- 20 "A great cNtent--a fact
which is very pon,edly illustrated when a
woman appie- to business man for en-
ployment Ii she IL becomingy and neatly
gowned she has a much better chance than
II she is dowdy and quite out o, fashlonl
so there is a double side 20 the question
Of the influence exercised by our clothes
We are encouraged not only 10 live M to
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soda njure the outside metal, bronze, Or
decorated china. And the driving i as inn
port nt as the Washington If a lamp IS
to he safe, il must bc perfectly dry.
Every morning lamp should he filed
when in use and the tank should never
be filled 70 the top, A space of at least
an inch should be- left at the top-in all
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ugh. but Ave groups are not

centre are enough. but Ave groups are not
too many.
Among the remaining models sketched
is one of green cloth tucked, and trimmed
with embroidery OF mauve and green. in
white. with a fringe of green cords and
tassels. There is also "A brown camels'
hair zibeline trimmed with shaped Lands
Of black velvet outlined with white pipings.
White cloth ends embroidered with black
and finished with a fringe OF chenille and
gold are the finish.
Biscuit colored cloth with a novel cape
and chariningy decorated with fine tuck
ings carries out the next design, followed
by one OF the new sacqus coats in light
tan cloth. The box piaits at the back give
good line and with lace aud cloth the
inevitable cape il accomplished, and per-
fectly smooth gold buttons add a smart
touch, This style Of large gilt buttons is
very chic on the coats, and finds many
uses
To return 10 the bjcct of dressy gowns.
there are lowered chiions and mousselines
which are made up in both high and low
necked evening gowns, trimmed with silk
feature In this department Of dress, and the
lace used in trimming IL sometimes en-
broidcred in colored silks. carrying out the
tints IN the Towering. Very mysterious
Appearing effects are obtained TOO, by add
ing loops or bands of velvet ribbon TO the
inner skirt of " hite mousseline
The beauty of the new chiffon gowns has
been mentioned before In these columns,
but as the season advances they blossom
out with more varied charms. Two or
three shades of one color are made up to-
gether with lace in the most arts, ic manner
and the woman who wants a drcssy eveniu z
gown Of any sort can mako no mistake il
she invests In chiffon and lace cornbina.
ton, made in the new Princess style.
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have reached the limit in size and we have
become accustomed to their generous
proportions OF course the next variation
in line must be 20 the other extreme.
The large sleeves are bound to hold their
own through this season. however. but
the pufincss is all below the elbow with a
decidedly close effect above. Many OF
the evening sleeves are elbow length with
frll- for a finish. These frlls fall long
at tho back and short In tho inside Of the
arm,
Tie daintiest evening gowns are made
Of net either in black or white. lowered
OF dotted, and combined with lace. Flow
cred Alencon net made with two.inch
bands of white silk inset with lace stripping
il up and down all over forms one very
attractive model Then there are spotted
nets trimmed with velvet ribbon. lace. tuchs,
and ruches,
Velvet ribbon both in black and colors
~ very popular trimming this season,
especially on tho nets for evening wear,
you SEQ il in pale blue on one white net
model
There are three rows in graduated widths
around the lower hounce. and some ribbon
ON the bodice in loops and bows falling
"a sash ends at The back. A lace nounco
spangcd very dolica,ely with silver falls
ovor the lower one trimmed with velvet,
Tho fashionable spanylc seems to have
diminished in size, as well ~ quantity,
but II is still In evidence on evening cos
tunes decorating laccs and nets.
One pretty material for u dressy black
gown is moussene dc sole strewn all over
with silver dots which look like French
knots. This is made up with rufIles at
the hem. and inset with broad rregu-
lar edged Chartlly insertion lined with
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At least, the whole group has something
Of the effect Of a box pIeat With a lot Of fine
tuck, down the centre.
Tho Same group at either side Of the
back, or directly IN the centre. is pretty.
This same idea, on a smaller scale, is very
much in evidence on the back of ono now
shirt waist where all the uicls are narrow.
the outer ones turning each way to give
the loI plat idea. Three tine ones in the
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Pale blue and white silk embroidery on ne
cloth i very effective and may be- very
prut,ilv apri vi in bands. using no o, her
trimming.
little Of something which Is striking
on the white cloth is much more effective
than a profusion of trimming which gives
furry appearance. One gown shown in
the first cut has two bands Of wide antique
lace around the skirt. y adc after ono Of
Pacqun'- models. with p.ca,s around the
hips.
She bodice. with vest Of white chiffon
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bright cheerful light that viii enable
weak eyes 10 read without strain and
VIII shed u cheerful iiCli over the room.
Or course the bcs, kcrorcno l. tho only
Kind tia; should he bought and if bought
IN ten-gallon can with a faucet at the
nCttom smaller can may 10 Hurd easily.
The large can should be- kept in cool,
dark place
BY buying oil in quantities the vessel
u Iaicr ana moro convenient to handle
and II kept where candles and lighted
matches are not allowed thcrc will he
entire safety.
People who have trouble with lamrs
and are unfortunate with chimrcvs are
thos" who do not apply themselves @ cot
knowledge Of the right sort regarding
lamps
Certainly ia" liglt from good oil burner
il he softsst and best for the ,vcsicht
and this bcing true and tho element cf
danger being eliminated by tho inteui-
gent care of the lamp there /. no reason
why lamps should not 10 IN unmivol bless
inE aud not nm civ di~acrc 'ahlo smell
ling nuisance in the mcdcrn home
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CANE or THE LiNP.
Thus Can the Unpleasant Features Of OIL
Lighting he Avoided

People who are using lamps ought to
know the right way TO manage them. 4
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blue chiffon. giving pretty but mysterious
tone TO the lace.
Many variations are rung on this Idea
OF lining lace bands with chiffon and some
very pretty effects are the result.
Among the evening gowns illustrated
is one Of white mousseline de sole SHRED
in groups, tucked at the hem, and trimmed
with secQuined lace. Black net dotted
with silver soquirs forms another costume
trimmed with graduated rows Of black
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cloth itself. or Oh bands Of silk, which
ever you fancy.
The most successful white cloth COS
tune Is the one which is simple in style.