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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-23
THE AIGRETTE'S STORY
IT IS MOST COSTLY OF ALL THE
FEATHERS.
Men Imperi1 Their Lives to Secure
These Helps to Woman's
Dress.

A bird on hat may or may not proclaim
It's value, but an aigrette, that most fash
ionable of all feather ornaments this sea-
son, tells in no uncertain language to those
who understand that 1t is much more than
worth it's weight in gold.
Feathers fiutter from here, there and
everywhere upon the hats and heads of fair
women, but the aigrette has both a history
and a romance attached to it. For no other
decorative feathers do men so imperil their
lives, and a steamship company runs a spe-
cial line of vessels, yet the aigrette is mere
ly small ornament for woman's hair or
decoration for her hat. 1t is to feathers
what the orchid Is to flowers, something
very rare, beautiful and procurable only
with more or less risk to the hunter
Some of the most fashionable aigrettes
come from Venezuela, some from the port
of Bahia, in Brazil; some from the Island
of Trinidad and others from a thousand
miles up the Amazon river. These are the
beautiful feathers of the heron, and scaree-
ly woman who wears one knows that a
line of ocean steamships makes triangular
trips-principally in search of these feath-
ers-going from Liverpool to a thousand
miles up the Amazon, and thence to New
York.
Six Dollars an Ounce.
In Brazil the market value of aigrettes,
In the crude state, is about Sc an ounce for
the long and $21 for the short variety, with
even higher values for those coming from
Venezuela and Trinidad. In New York the
wholesale price for crude feathers is from
$23 to $50 per ounce for the short or "cross"
feathers. and about $3.50 to $40 per ounce
for the long variety. The price is steadily
rising.
These feathers are never purchased in
large or wholesale lots. They represent
usually both difficulty and danger in the
gathering. Hunters and fishermen along
the watercourses of the Amazon and other
South American rivers penetrate into thick
1ungles and lie in wait along the river
banks and in swamps awaiting the arrival
OF the blue heron to feed. The heron does
not feed in droves. but is a solitary indi-
vidual and very wary so that aigrettes are
only yielded up after long chase and
much perseverance.
As for the risk. every one knows that
danger turks on every hand in an Amazon
1ungle-danger from reptile and beast and
insect and the deadliest of fevers. 1t is no
uncommon thing for scores of aigrette
hunters to perish miserably in the Jungle
in the course of a year.
Those hunters who come out of the for
ests with their treasures sell them to the
small shopkeepers along the Amazon, who
In turn send the aigrettes to the agents of
American purchasers. or consign them to
some commission house in New York
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-23
ELEGANT BoDICEs SEEN AT THE OPERA.

in deep yellow are used. these appliqueing
an ornamental shoulder band and holding
down the cut-out WORK of the stock. yell
low embroidery also shows on the deep
elbow puff sleeves. This bodice buttons at
the back. and yellow panne girdles the
waist. The velourS chiffon creations are
respectively in white and azalea pink. The
white waist. which is exclusively for house
or theater use. is cut round at the neck
and there trimmed in a way to simulate a
yoke with rows of apricot velvet ribbon.
these connecting the points of long lace
medallions whose other ends extend far
down on the waist Sleeves are elbow length
and in puff shape and girdle five inches
deep of bias apricot velvet.
With the pink waist, which fastens at the
back and displays highly effective yoke,
pink panne velvet, shirring and cream
French lace are used.
The Extra Skirt.
AS to the skirt which is to accompany
any of these bodices, that must be deter
mined by the quality of the garment. With
white evening waists of any description
plain skirts of black velvet and white and
pale tinted cloth are much SEEN. and if the
occasion is the theater, gayly tinted bodices
are conspicuous by their absence. The
s..irt waists of high color mentioned are
used by the French exclusively for morn
ing wear and are sported with black gowns
o. extreme simplicity. Those seen at thea
ter or opera are either white or in hues so
coolly delicate as to seem scarcely tinted,
and the gala waist is rare indeed that does
not boast some degree of decolletage.
Opera bodices, in truth, sometimes tum-
bic completely from the shoulders, though
suSpenderS of some sort provide security
and comfort.
A low opera waist of ideal loneliness,
seen at a performance of "Parsifal," was
almost hidden by a point lace bertha gath
cred at the bust with two wreaths of small
pink roses. Four suspender straps of pink
velvet ribbon with silvery reflections held
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-23

more expensive ones for house use. Here
the shirt waist in delicate wash textures is
also feature of winter wardrobes. and all
the dainty fiummeries of the French styles
have crept into the domestic field.
ManniSh shirt waists are still seen, and,
as of yore, perfect results are only obtain
able through the best people, which make
fussier styles after all easier for the ma
jority of women to accomplish.
A batch of delightful little bodices lately
imported. reveal some pretty and practical
fancies in trimming. y shirt waist of alb
Sinthe green delaine boasts a deep puritan
collar of saffron-colored linen. This, which
is much in the shape of a pointed cape,
fastens at the front with a ladder of SAT-
from bone buttons and stitched linen straps.
The stock of the waist itself is heavily en-
broidered with wool in the same shade,
and double cuffs of the yellow linen DIS
tinguish the sleeves.
Of Soft Woods.
Soft woods are likewise favored by the
French makers for these fancy waists,
and besides delaine, albatross and the old
time cashmere are some of the materials
used. Narrow ribbon velvets and laces of
many sorts often lift these to point of
uncommon elegance. Details. such as
turnover collars and cuffs, and wide kid
velvet or ribbon belts, also do a deal for
them. and much are wide belt effects
admired that trimmings disposed fire.
quently create the look of a corset girdle.
Brilliant color is also a point with some
of the imported bodices, linen shirt waists
with fancy details being displayed in rich
Venetian reds and deep enamel blues,
greens and yellows. A waist in Venetian
red in a rare faded tone shows a novel
disposition of stitched bands. One of these
runs down the front of the garment and
the shoulder line is emphasized with two
more. which end at the elbow puff of the
sleeves new kink is an arrangement of
pointed tabs. which. cut in the waist itself
are stitched like the bands and buttoned
over the ends of them.
Three fancier bodices follow these two
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Strength From Proper Breathing.

From St Nicholas.
The Japanese. although men Of very small
statue, are among the strongest in the
world. Any boy of fourteen or fifteen who
will faithfully practice their system of pro-
ducing strength will find himself, at the end
of a few months, able to cope in feats of
power with the average man of twenty
five, and all this without the dangerous
practice of lifting very heavy weights 1t
should always be remembered that rest
must be taken after each exercise. While
resting try deep breathing. Stand erect,
Though not in strained position, and at
each breath draw the abdomen in and
throw the chest out. AS the breath is ex-
hailed, let the chest fall inward again, and
the abdomen outward From twenty min
utes to half an hour is long enough time
to devote to jiu-jitsu, and this includes
the time spent in breathing during rests
for deep, correct breathing is in itself one
of the best exercises possible. In tnhal-
ing draw the breath through either the
nostrils or the mouth. as preferred. in ex-
haiing always let the breath escape through
the mouth.
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The Value Of Learning to Knit.

Fifty years ago every woman and girl
was taught to knit as part of her education
Now, however, comparatively few are TAX
ing up knitting needles with any serious
ness of intention. Young women should be-
come expert knitters not because they can
not buy many things as cheaply as they can
produce them. but with view of that
faroff day which is certain to come In time
the day of old age To the brightest girl
there may fifty years hence arrive the day
of deafness, when the voices of music shall
be brought low. or the day of blindness.
when this fair world shall be dim and dark
ening to twilight or night. To the gayest of
us all may come in the faroff time of the
future period Of great loneliness, for
friend after friend departs"
When one cannot see well or hear well.
when acquaintances are few and hours
drag. there is a great satisfaction in being
able to employ the fingers. A good knitter
uses hers with the swiftness Of an automa-
ton. She sits in the freight and knits, an
embodiment OF contentment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-23

Sweep, scrub, wash windows, roll crackers,
mash potatoes with so much energy that
you will be invigorated instead of tired by
The hOmely tasks.
While you are in your kitchen sing.
Never mind whether you are musical or
not. Sing. Your neighbors are the only
ones to mind whether you can carry tune
or not. And when you are out of your
kitchen never mention it. Forget. and let
your family forget, that it exists.
Useful Suggestions.
When little girls hair is too dry do not
use borax water in the shampoo. Wash it
once a month with soap bark and rinse in
bowl of water in which is the juice of half
lemon. Do you know how to prepare the
soap? Boil small handful until the water
takes on a deep red color, and strain
Wash scalp and hair thoroughly with this,
rinse in several warm waters and let the
final water contain the lemon juice. You
will find that this gives beautiful silky
texture to the hair. To make it grow
thicker massage the scalp with vaseline
every night This will tend to increase the
oil also. Do not clip the ends. Have them
singed at hairdressing establishment. or
learn to do it properly yourself. II is some
thing of a knack to twist the hair for the
operation, and risky business unless you
have that knack.
AS to using milk on your face, the how
of it depends largely upon your own skin
1t is oily. and if your skin tends to be oily
of itself the milk bath once a week is suffi-
Client; otherwise, twice week. Have the
milk tepid. Be careful that 1t does not boil
If you find any eruption on your face after
a few baths of this kind they are not the
best things for your complexion.
To whiten the complexion without using
a dangerous bleach, make a wash of lemon
juice and water, using the juice of one
lemon to half glass of water. Weaken it
If this proportion irritates the skin. Clean
the face thoroughly with this applying it
with a soft old handkerchief. Rinse with
lemon is rather harsh for the skin without
the cream to modify its effects. 1 should
say that you have massaged your face too
much If crowsfeet and wrinkles are appear
ing while you are so young. Use only the
treatment l have described above. Be care
full to rub as little as possible, and never
leave cold cream on the face.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-23

stunning yet simple waists, the trio demon
strating some of the English notions of the
blouse beautiful" For, singular to say.
as far as negligeS and fancy waists are
concerned. many importers seem to prefer
London styles to French ones. In the main
more elaborate than Partisan modes. they
are nevertheless at times of extreme sim
plicity, modest little bodices of goffered
delaine and tucked point d'esprit being
shown without a sign of other trimming.
The three bodices in question, however,
cannot be accused of exaggerated SIM
plicity.
Velour Chiffons.
Designed for dinner and theater wear.
two are in velour chiffons. This texture
has superseded plain chiffon for winter use,
though it is by no means so durable. In
dead whites it displays a silvery sheen.
which silver embroideries will further en-
nance upon some low-cut evening waist,
and the couture knot in this case may also
be silver rose with green satin leaves
and loops of white velvet ribbon.
Upon pale blue crepe waist embroideries
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-23
UNIQUE Bracelet.

Among the jewelry which Queen Alexan-
dra most values is bracelet which was
given to her on her marriage by the eight
high-born damsels who acted as her brides
maids
each containing the miniature of one of the
donors set in brilliants, with center shield
of blue enamel bearing a large capital A,
the queens initial
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-23
NEW BLOUSE MODELS
Former Prestige Has More
Than Returned.
MADE OF EVERY FABRIC
IMPORTED SPECIMENS SHOW
BRIGHT CoLoRS.
The Proper Skirt to Wear With Them
Shapes and Trim
mings. ~
MADE OF EVERY FABRIC
SHOW
Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.

NEW YORK, January 81, 1904
1t is useless to predict the near decline
of the odd bodice, for late advices from
Paris state that they are more than ever
to the fore Under this head imported
models include all waists whose textures
differ from the rest of the costume worn,
whether it is the trimmest shirt waist for
morning or the most elegant evening cor
sage.
However, the shirt waist of the Parisienne
is a very frivolous affair as little like the
stiff things Americans associate with the
name as could be imagined. Preferably
in soft AMI limp materials, such null.
French and thin shirtings of silk and
cotton. French women to whom a dainty
freshness is indispensable to comfort prefer
these charming garments to warmer and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-23
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Bags of Brocade.

Delightful details OF the evening get-up
nowadays are the handbags of brocaded
silks and beadwork. These receptacles,
glasses, fan, handkerchief and smelling bot
tie, are as ornamental as useful. Some of
the silk croSs-stitched and beaded ones are
precious possessions, for in the smaller sizes
number of these are genuine antiques,
which aristocratc DANES show off at the
opera and theater. Exquisite inheritances
in this direction are three bags, one of yell
low canvas embroidered with cut steel and
mounted with steel; one of the cross stitch
showing a tangled matwork of dragon flies
in natural cOlors, and mounted with green
enameled gold. But the third bag is the
piece of the lot and it is deliciously foolish
to boot Made of white silk net embroid-
cred with seed pearls, the front of the bag
shows a very good profile miniature of the
Empress Eugene, done in the beads. The
mountingS of the bag are mother-of-pea
and gold, and when it opens q tiny mirror
raises to expose an ancient little puff box
at the back.
But to come down from the heights and to
bags possible for the world, which has no
expectation of family heirloOms or money to
shown in the jewelry shops. The silk and
embroidered ones of the stores begin at
prices to suit moderate purses, and all good
places sell the mountingS for homemade
affairs. The attaching of these is, of course,
difficult. but after the bags are made and
lined, the mountings may be put on at the
jewelers. at a very small cost
The bags and mountings are also some
times attached by a narrow section of
crochet work. which will be covered with
band of tinsel or lace or ribbon ruching.
MARY DEAN
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1t over the shoulders. and a plain white
velvet skirt was the lower garment.
Ringing the Changes.
q Changes.

Numbers of velvet skirts are worn at the
opera, and it is curious to see how enter
prising beauties will make one accomplish
with several bodices the look of as many
complete changes of toilet. A dark young
matron, to whom wine color is becoming.
has a trained velvet skirt in this shade,
which she varies with three separate bod
ices. One is of cream satin, with white
and wine-colored velvet knots about the
decolletage. Another stunning low bodice
is saffron-colored lace, belted with wine
colored girdle, below which hang little
position tails at the back. Still another
is of shaded pink chiffons-the darkest tint
reaching almost wine shade and the
palest being in the faintest aZalea pink.
Black is not much seen at the theater,
but occasionally theater bodice in black
net illuminated with spangles and jet is
seen. One such has a huge breast chou
of scarlet that flames like some superb
flower. A band of heavier sequined work
encircles the decolletage of this waist. the
outside portion of whose charming elbow
sleeves shows ornamental pieces of the
same. A little above the elbow a band of
scarlet silk holds them into the arm, and
the whole front of the bodice, which is
worn with black velvet skirt, is in narrow
flOunceS.
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General Matters.

Attorneys connected with the election
contest case of Richard w. Johnson against
Crandall Mackey for the Office of common
wealth attorney for Alexandra county, met
at the court house this morning. A short
time before noon it was stated there that
the case had not been disposed OF and that
nothing definite had teen done.
The remains of Robert III. Meade, a
former resident of Alexandria, whose death
occurred in Washington Wednesday were
brought here yesterday and inferred. The
services took place from the undertaking
rooms of B. Wheatley. on King street Rev.
]. p. Stump of the Methodist Episcopal
Church South conducted the services
The funeral of John A. Spencer, who died
early Thursday morning. took place this
afternoon at 2 o'clock from his late rest
dence, 1026 King street Rev. j. p Stump
conducted the services and the interment
was made In Union cemetery.
The annual New Year german of the
Alexandria German Club was danced last
night in McBurney's Hail. Several out-of-
town guests were present.
Miss Della Conway Moncure, who has
been visiting Miss Fannie Smith at SOL
Duke street. has returned to her home al
Fairfax Court House.
The funeral Of Miss Jane e. Kidwelt who
died Thursday, viii feze place tomorrow
afternoon at o'cio1K from her late home,
112 Pitt street.
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at the primaries. which will be held about
April l. 1t is understood that this will be
the first time that such rules and regula-
democratic primary election in the District.
Il believe" said Mr.. Seton to Star re-
porter today. that rules and regulations
can be adopted indicating the manner In
which the primaries are to be held, that will
practically prevent any repeating at the
voting booths. 1t will make 1t impossible
Tor any one person to vote at one place
more than once. and practically impossible
to vote second time anywhere in the Dis
trict without detection. In the formulation
OF these rules and regulations I hope to
have the views of all democrats possible in
order to secure the best possible results.
Another matter that seems of the great
est importance in order to make the prima-
ries a success In getting full expression Of
the democrats of the District of Columbia
at the polls Is to have the voting places so
distributed that every democrat will be
able to vote without travelling an unreason-
able distance. The voting districts that
have been adopted in the past are the old
legislative districts that were laid out when
the city was very differently populated
Then the Northern and western part of the
District outside of the city Of Washington
was given over very largely to farming pur-
Pleasant. Washington Heights and other
populous suburbs have grown up, and II
there Is to be Dut one voting precinct In
that district voters will have to travel long
distances. I am satisfied that one of two
things should be done. Either there should
rounding the old city limits or there should
be established additional voting booths"
MI. Seton was asked whether he con-
tempiated having registration Of voters
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PLANS FOR PRIMARIES
NATIONAL COMMITTEEMAN SET
TOM DISCUSSES CHANGES.
Favors Prensulgation of Rules and
Regulations to Conserve Conven-
z1!fsC
ience OF Local Democrats.

An openofeld and fair election at the
primaries 10 be, held in the District of CO.
lumhia for the selection of delegates to the
next national democratic convention are to
be the salient features of rules and regula-
tons that will be promulgated in due time
for all persons taking part In the party or
ganization here.
Mr. Edwin Seton. national committeeman
for the District of Columbia, will favor the
PRONUNCIATION Of such rules and regulations
by having them posted In every voting place